Many years ago, a newsboy, thinly clad and drenched by the soaking rain, stood shivering in a doorway one cold day in November. First one bare foot and then the other was lifted for a moment and pressed against his leg to get a little warmth. Every few minutes his shrill cry could be heard, “Morning paper! Morning paper!”
A …
In the shop of a blacksmith, there are three types of tools.
There are tools on the junkpile: outdated, broken, dull, rusty.
They sit in the cobwebbed corner, useless to their master, oblivious to their calling.
There are tools on the anvil: melted down, molten hot, moldable, changeable.
They lie on the anvil, being shaped by their master, accepting their …
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In this relay race groups must blow and fan soap bubbles to a destination and back.
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You can purchase bubble solution …
A number of years ago in Northern Virginia, an old man stood by a river bank waiting to get across. Since it was bitterly cold and there was no bridge, he would have to “catch a ride” to the other side.
After a lengthy wait, he saw a group of horsemen approaching. He let the first pass, then the second, …
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Use this simulation game / structured experience to discuss the use of gifts in the church- the body of Christ.
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In this relay race, participants pass a marshmallow to the end of the line using toothpicks.
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Use this group building game to build community, teamwork, and trust within the group.
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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.
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Gove each person a …
About Simulation Games
A simulation game is used to introduce youth to real life in “simulated” activites (much like an airline pilot gets to fly a simulator before the give him/her the real thing to mess up). A simulation game is a structured activity that approximates, but does not exactly reproduce, situations in every day life. They create a controlled …
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Use your senses to identify common foods and snacks.
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Jars of Baby food, Dark Construction Paper, adhesive Tape, Disposable Spoons (1 per participant per jar), Paper, Pens
WARNING
Be sure to check participants for any food allergies before doing this game.
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