Thanksgiving holidays has passed, though a thankful heart continues throughout the year. Now comes the Christmas Rush…. Do yourself a favor and slow down a little and take some time to enjoy the season as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.

These discussion questions make great icebreakers to allow people to get to know each other a little better. Have other discussion questions using the word ‘favorite”? Please add them as comments.

• Do you have a favorite painting or drawing? What makes it special to you?

Description
Can you make the most words using the letters in the word Thanksgiving?

Resources

• Timer
• paper and pen for each participant

Game Play
Participants are to create as many little words as possible before the timer runs out using only the letters in the word “Thanksgiving”.

Description
Use this Thanksgiving Children’s sermon / Thanksgiving Object lesson to create a situation in the Sunday school classroom or Worship service to illustrate the story in Luke 17 of the healing of ten lepers and the ONE that return to Jesus and thanked him for what he had done.

“The man who forgets to be thankful has fallen asleep in life.”
Robert Louis Stevenson

Holiday Collection

The phrase “Give Thanks to the Lord” is found throughout the scriptures.

In Psalms the phrase “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever” is found in numerous verses…. (see Psalm 106:1,7; 107:1; 118:1,29; 136:1; 1 Chronicles 16:34)

Game Description
This Thanksgiving Party game can be used with small or large groups. The key objective is to remember a long and growing list of Thanksgiving related items.

Game Materials
No materials required.

Game Preparation
Choose a phrase for the youth to complete…
“This thanksgiving, I am thankful for….”

Sometimes you need a teaching Idea for a quick Thanksgiving lesson, for a Thanksgiving Children’s Sermons, or for an attention getting Thanksgiving Object Lesson. Here are a couple of ideas you can try this Thanksgiving from the “Creative Youth Ideas” archives.

• Count Your Blessings
• Kernel Cornucopia

Planning a Thanksgiving Party or Thanksgiving Holiday related event or activity for your youth group this year? Having a family get-together or celebration for the Thanksgiving Holiday? If so, here are some fun Thanksgiving games from the “Creative Youth Ideas” archives to add a little wild fun and excitement to any Thanksgiving Celebration!

Looking for a little wholesome Thanksgiving humor to add a some laughter to your Thanksgiving Sermon or Thanksgiving youth talk? These Thanksgiving jokes and humorous stories from the “Creative Youth Ideas” archives will add a chuckle to your talk. They are also great for a little fun around the Thanksgiving Dinner table!