Freeze Tag
This common game of tag, forces a person to freeze in place, when tagged. Other people who are not frozen can unfreeze a person by tagging them.
Application
A game of freeze tag serves as an active visual illustration of the fact that we are unable to break free from the oppressions in our lives. In a sense …
Materials
A variety of objects of various sizes. Try to include objects that represent things in life people pursue such as a basketball or bowling ball – sports, a wallet or coins – money, a power tool might represent power, etc. Make sure the items you choose cannot be damaged if dropped and that thay will not cause damage to …
ADVANTAGES
What is an Object Lesson?
An object lesson is the use of objects – insects, fruits, vegetables, animals, coins, thermometers, tools, weapons – to teach intellectual and spiritual truths. More than just a visual, an object lesson draws a truth from something you are showing or doing. Real objects, places and happenings can make learning come alive for children, youth, …
Materials
Purchase several pairs of tube socks (at least four). Gather the same number of items that relate to mothers — lipstick, pacifyer, ring, kitchen utensil, etc. Be sure objects are not fragile. Place one item in each sock, tie it closed, and pin a number on it.
Activity
Children and Youth have to feel each sock using their FEET …
Introduction
As we celebrate mother’s day we are reminded that God created us through mothers and that mothers are all around us in creation.
Every mother knows her baby—but do you? Take the quiz!
A mother horse gallops with her ______________.
The mother cow gives milk for her _______________.
A baby tiger hunts food for her _________.
The mother hen …
Materials
You’ll need a Bible, colored construction paper, white paper, scissors, markers, tape, and a picture of Jesus or a sheet of poster board. Before this activity, tape the picture of Jesus to a wall, door, or bulletin board. If you don’t have a picture of Jesus, write his name on a sheet of poster board and hang it on …
Materials
A balloon (helium filled are best) for each point in your talk.
Preparation
Write your key points on small pieces of paper. Roll them up and place them in separate balloons. Inflate the balloons and tie them. Use these to illustrate your message.
Variation
You can also write key questions on uninflated balloons with a permanent marking pen and …
Materials
Long rope. (Towels or bedsheets can be tied together to make a rope.)
Activity
Don’t tell the youth or children why, but they must send their 10 littlest (smallest) people together for a very special task. Once the kids or youth have selected their smallest, reveal the rope and tell them you are going to having a “Tiny Tug” …