It is important that all group members participate in the planning and take some of the responsibility so that each is invested and committed to the action plan. The leader should read over all the information on planning a project in this Leader's Manual and in the Activity Guide. Remind participants that planning starts with a dream. Now is the time to dream of making the world a better place through acting in faith and of finding ways to put that dream into action. Youth can take action in ways that will strengthen their bonds with the church and with each other and God as they make a difference in the world.
Effective planning can make dreams come true.
You may wish to decide ahead of time whether your group should plan a local community project or whether you will want to consider the idea of a mission trip or work camp that will involve traveling to a different area of the country or even to a different country. The worksheets to be used for planning can be found on pages 24 -26 of the Activity Guide Reminders for Group I. Encourage maximum participation. The more enthusiasm and investment the group members have, the more successful the program will be. Allow for all ideas to be heard no matter how absurd they might sound. This stirs up creative energy and raises excitement about possibilities.