Description
As youth look at the story of Whitney Houston’s life, they can will find hope and look towards persevering in their own spiritual walk to leave a legacy that glorifies Christ.
“Whitney”
Illustration
When I first heard the news about Whitney Houston’s death, I couldn’t quite believe it. I was sitting with my band in between services at our …
Description
In this icebreaker game, youth must arrange their group in order according to specific criteria.
Number of Youth
Unlimited (in groups of at least 8 teens)
How to Play
Description
Teams of youth must move different colored balloons from the front of the room to the back, then back to the front again. Balloons can be holiday colors or contain messages inside.
Resources Needed
February 5th is American Football’s Superbowl weekend! The Patriots and Giants will tee off for the NFL’s Super Bowl XLVI.
We’ve got a great idea for you to try out with your youth group, it’s sports-themed and perfect for tying in what’s going on in American Football on the 5th with a spiritual application. I am putting it up one …
Love this look at the difference between being religious and being a Christian.
Here’s the words for those interested…
What if I told you Jesus came to abolish religion?
What if I told you voting Republican really wasn’t his mission?
What if I told you Republican doesn’t automatically mean Christian,
and just because you call some people blind doesn’t automatically …
When as a child I laughed and wept, time crept.
When as a youth I waxed more bold, time strolled.
When I became a full-grown man, time ran.
When older still I daily grew, time flew.
Soon I shall find, in passing on, time gone.
O Christ! wilt Thou have saved me then?
~Henry Twells
What will you do in …
I may never be as clever as my neighbor down the street.
I may never be as wealthy as some other people I’ll meet
I may never have the fame that other men may have
But I’ve just got to be successful as my little boy’s dad.
There are certain dreams I cherish that I’d like to see come true,…
The REAL Night Before Christmas
(By Parents)
‘Twas the night before Christmas
when all through the house
I searched for the tools
to hand to my spouse
Instructions were studied
and we were inspired,
in hopes we could manage
“Some Assembly Required.”
The children were quiet (not asleep) in their beds,
while Dad and I faced the evening with dread:…
Description
Just for fun. In this mad lib, you replace some of the words of the “Night Before Christmas” with words written by youth and chosen at random.
What you need
Christmas Activity Description
The first Christmas tree ornaments were fruits, nuts, sweets, marzipan cookies and even communion wafers cut into various shapes. Decorations made of gold foil and paper were also added. The tree itself, an evergreen, was a reminder of everlasting life. A star or angel at the top reminded people of the Christmas story. Lights symbolised that the …