Introduction
It’s not the clothes we wear, the house we live in, the cars we drive, or names and titles people give us that determine our identity or our value as a person. It’s what’s inside us that counts.
Description
We often identify things by labels. But are labels the best method for identification? Youth / children will learn that …
Can you perform all the action on the list before someone else? It’s wacky and silly fun for everyone. Have a digital camera ready for some really crazy snapshots!
Description
Participants compete to be the first to perform all the actions on the list
Resources
Worksheet and pen or pencil for each participant
Preparation
Preprint the worksheet. Items can be …
Background Scriptures
The ‘Marks’ of a Cult –
DEIFY MAN
Man may become a god. Man only needs to ‘progress’ (as defined by the cult and only with the cult’s help) to become like God.
Genesis 3:1-13, Isaiah 14:9-19, 2 Thess 2:3-4.
HUMANIZE GOD
Deny …
Game Description
Each person is an angel to someone else in the youth group. Their goal is to anonymously bring blessings to a mortal (other student) by doing nice things for him/ her, by notes of encouragement, by small gifts, etc. Works great for camps and retreats as well.
Game Materials
List of Rules
Game Preparation
Gove each person a …
Game Description
This group of games are a great introduction for a discussion for growth and maturing in your relationship with Christ. They also make a great introduction for a lesson on Hebrews 5:12-6:3. They could also be used for a baby shower.
Game Materials
Description
Use famous friendships to match couples in this icebreaker/crowdbreaker
Below is a list of famous / semi-famous friendships. While this certainly is not a complete list, it is a start. These can be used in several ways:
Materials
Icebreaker Description
In this icebreaker / crowdbreaker, youth will try to guess the identity of other youth by looking at their profiles.
Preparation
Set up the bright light so …
Game Description
In this crowdbreaker, youth will try to guess the identity of a murderer, before they are murdered.
Game Materials
Deck of playing cards, chairs arranged in a circle for 6 to 52 players. Reduce the cards to the number of players available to insure someone gets the “murder” card.
Optimal Group Size
6 or more youth
Game Venue…
(in order of importance)
Materials
Index cards or pieces of paper and pens or pencils
Icebreaker Description
In this icebreaker / crowdbreaker, youth will try to separate the fact from the fiction as they share 3 true statements and one false statement about themselves.
Preparation
None
Icebreaker Activity