Have people walk to the front of the church and give their offering. Use woven or plastic baskets. Have other baskets in the lobby for people to donate other items like non-perishable food for a local food bank, clothing, toys and games, etc. After a few guesses, share with them that praying for someone is one of the best things we can do. Do a prayer time like the offering above.
Students can read their slips to the class.
As part of your children's prayer before junior church, have children pick a slip out of your basket and choose an adult or older child to read their slip to the congregation. Make a world prayer banner and each week pin up some new prayer requests. Hang in your church lobby. It also introduces the basics of The Sharing Way's approach to development - community, partnership, sensitivity, sustainability and a holisitic view of ministry that addresses all aspects of human need. Have a special reading assignment or read parts to your class.