Some children have a new interest in attending church because they have formed friendships in the club. Some volunteers lead handbook groups, in which children learn scriptures and progress through the club sequence of books. Others help with games, refreshments and setup. Other volunteers, equally important, are prayer partners for those who work in the club. Others have given financial support above what the local church fund gives.
Dues cover only one third of the actual cost.
The rest is subsidized as an evangelistic effort of the church. We've had Christmas and Easter dramas, bicycle trips, hikes, a choir performance and a campout. One goal of such activities is to help us meet the parents of the non-WCG youths. We've enjoyed making friends with them, and hope that the relationships will grow. It already has, for some.