A Mentor is like a Mirror

mirror.jpgA Mentor is one who holds up a Mirror for Reflection. What is reflected is the life of the protégé, not the brilliance of the mentor. There is no greater mistake than to mold others into one’s own image. The mentor’s job is not to shape, but to facilitate the discovery process. Wisdom is not imposed, it is portrayed. Character …

Baby Relays

baby_bottles.jpgGame 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

  • A large towel and diaper pins for each team
  • a baby bottle filled with water

Federal Government Employee Performance Evaluations

Actual quotes from federal government employee performance evaluations:

  • “Since my last report, he has reached rock bottom and has started to dig.”
  • “His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of morbid curiosity.”
  • “I would not allow this employee to breed.”
  • “This employee is really not so much of a has-been, but more of a definitely won’t be.”
  • “Works

In Everything Give Thanks

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
“Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

Materials

  • Several pairs of scissors
  • newspapers and magazines
  • blank thank you notes
  • pens or pencils

Preparation

  • Set the scissors and the pile of newspapers and magazines in the center of the room / table.

What to

A Mentor is like an Excavator

excavator.jpgThe mentor carves out and helps to create a space where learning can occur. It has boundaries of confidentiality, structure, and guidance, but is open. It is a safe place where both can be vulnerable with their questions, struggles, emotions and doubts. There is space for ideas, curiosity, wonder, and joy. It is a space in which the mundane, the …

It Makes Sense

Game Description
Use your senses to identify common objects and items.

Game Materials
Lunch Bags, Small Household Items (depending on which senses you want to use in the game); Stapler; Paper; Pen; Marker

Game Preparation

  1. Prepare several lunch bags with one item in each bag. The number of bags can be adjusted depending on the time you have to play

Actual Newspaper Headlines

  • newspaper.jpgBritish Left Waffles on Falkland Islands
  • Eye Drops off Shelf
  • Reagan Wins on Budget, But More Lies Ahead
  • Squad Helps Dog Bite Victim
  • Plane Too Close to Ground, Crash Probe Told
  • Miners Refuse to Work after Death
  • Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
  • Two Soviet Ships Collide, One Dies
  • Two Sisters Reunited after 18 Years in Checkout Counter
  • Killer Sentenced

Famous Mentors: Andrew Carnegie

andrew_carnegie.jpgAt one time, Andrew Carnegie was the wealthiest man in America. He went there from his native Scotland when he was a small boy, did a variety of jobs, and eventually ended up as the largest steel producer in the United States. At one time he had 43 millionaires working for him. In those days a millionaire was a rare …