Drops of Influence
Our words can be words of life or words of destruction. This object Lesson for youth reminds us that the words we say have influence beyond just the moment. Also make a great Children's sermon.
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Cat and Mouse
This game is great to burn off a little energy in the youth group. As typical in any game of tag, it is a game of pursuit. This lends itself to a discussion of the things we pursue in life and what the Bible says we should pursue.
Knock Down, or Build Up
There are times when we have fun, draw closer to one another, talk about all kinds of things, and experience the joy of being together. Other times though it seems that the things we say, or things that are said to us seem to hurt even more when it involves our families.
We often hear it said that the people we hurt the most are often the ones that are closest to us. There are times I wish I could have taken back the words the moment I've said them, but it's often too late; damage done.
In all our relationships the things we do can say can either build up or tear down. This wacky youth group game presents the same choice to teams of youth.
Tee Freeze Icebreaker
Beat the hot days of summer with a frozen T-shirt contest for your youth. The objective is simple - Unfold a frozen t-shirt and wear it. But it's not quite as easy as it sounds. It can be played as a team effort or you can have one frozen tee for each youth.
Road Kill Grill
Had a chuckle a couple of weeks back when this image of a dead raccoon was painted over on the Franklin Road in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA. Reminded me of this menu that was circulating on the internet many years ago.
Messy Games – Whipped Cream Bubble Relay
Description
This is a simple messy game for youth and children with the mess coming from a whipped cream.
Resources
- Pie tins (or paper plates) for each team
- Bubble Gum for each team
- Whipped Cream
- Damp towels for clean up
Preparation
- Set up a table for the pie tins
- Set up the pie tins along the tables, side by side
Destined to Win – Bible Lessons for Youth
Run with Perseverance
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
Hebrews 12:1
There is no better feeling in the world than the joy of winning a race you were never expected to …
Signs
This are supposedly real signs that didn't quite have the effect intended.
Sign in a laundromat:
Automatic washing machines: Please remove all your clothes when the light goes out
Sign in an office:
Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday please bring it back or further steps will be taken
Sign in an office:
After tea break
… Points for Youth to Ponder #1
- If you feel far away from God, guess who moved?
- Fear knocked. Faith answered. No one was there.
- What you are is God’s gift to you. What you become is your gift to God.
- I am God’s melody of life and He sings His song through me.
- We can never really go where God is not, and where He