Squirrels had overrun 3 small churches in a town. After much prayer, the pastor of the first church determined that the animals were predestined to be there. Who was he to interfere with God’s will? he reasoned. Soon the squirrels multiplied.
The pastor of second church decided that could not harm the squirrels, so that humanely trapped them and set …
Detective
The object of this game is to solve a criminal case created by the class. Two people who have not played detective before are appointed to be detectives. Ask them to leave the room while the class creates a case for them to solve. While the detectives are out of the room tell the class that no case needs …
10. There’s a minor problem with the air conditioning. We should get it fixed by Friday.
9. We’re running low on refreshments, so we fed the kids chocolate candy and Mountain Dew.
8. Can you come and talk to the first graders? They’ve been crying ever since this morning’s lesson on the lake of fire.
7. Using a hammer is …
The Dentist’s Hymn: Crown Him With Many Crowns
The TV Weatherman’s Hymn: There Shall Be Showers Of Blessings
The Contractor’s Hymn: The Church’s One Foundation
The Tailor’s Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy
The Golfer’s Hymn: There Is A Green Hill Far Away
The Politician’s Hymn: Standing On The Promises
The Optometrist’s Hymn: Open My Eyes That I May See
The IRS …
One day a carpenter stopped by the house of an elderly couple he worked for. The husband joyfully insisted that he join them for some ice cream and cake because it was their 50th anniversary.
“Fifty years!” He exclaimed. “That’s a long time with one person!”
“It would have been a lot longer without her,” the husband replied.
MORE IDEAS? …
Materials
Several types of candy so that youth can be divided into equal teams according to the candy they recieve. If you want 5 teams then have 5 different times of candy.
Activity
When your students arrive give them each just one peice of candy from among your selections. To divide them into teams, announce “Team Green M&M” in the …
For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it.
You say:”It’s impossible”
God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)
You say: “I’m too tired”
God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: “Nobody really loves me”
God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 13:34)
You …
Materials
1. Several Carved pumpkins with different size mouths or with different size holes in the top.
As an alternative, have a watermelon seed toss on a hot summer afternoon. Cut off the ends of the watermelon. Hollow it out and then pit it back together with toothpicks. Carve funny faces in the watermelons as you would a pumpkin.
2. …
In Athens, Paul was disturbed by the culture around him. (Acts 17:16). But instead of coming against it, he used things from that culture to present the gospel. (Acts 17:22-31).
Materials
1. A pumpkin (instructions for preparing it are below)
2. A candle or flashlight to go inside the pumpkin
3. Lighter or matches if you are using a candle…
Materials
Variety of masks
Icebreaker Activity
On adhesive name tags or white printer labels write the names of famous masked characters. Write a name on each nametag. As people enter the room, put the nametag in the middle of their back (without showing them what is on it). Their goal is to figure out who they are by asking a …