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Bible Text: Philippians 3:13\u201314Also: Isaiah 43:18\u201319, Hebrews 12:1, 1 John 1:9, Romans 12:1\u20132<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Concept:
Just like Paul, we need a spiritual waste-paper basket\u2014somewhere to throw out the things that clutter our hearts and slow our pursuit of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bible Text:<\/strong> Philippians 3:13\u201314<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also: Isaiah 43:18\u201319, Hebrews 12:1, 1 John 1:9, Romans 12:1\u20132<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trashcan Games:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trash Toss Showdown<\/strong> \u2013 (Like basketball HORSE but with junk items) \u2013 Set up a trash can and gather random soft \u201ctrash\u201d (crumpled paper, old socks, foam pieces). Players take turns attempting trick shots into the can from different spots or with goofy rules (eyes closed, backwards, under leg). If one player makes a shot, others must copy it. Miss the same shot and earn a letter in T-R-A-S-H. First to spell TRASH is out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garbage Relay<\/strong> \u2013 (Race with obstacles and trash) \u2013 Set up a racecourse with a trash can at the end. Teams must carry one piece of symbolic \u201cgarbage\u201d (like a labeled item for fear, guilt, etc.) and race through a silly obstacle course to toss it in the bin. Then they run back and tag the next person. First team to dump all their \u201ctrash\u201d wins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toss Your Trash Testimony<\/strong> \u2013 (Interactive storytelling with a twist) \u2013 Each player gets a piece of paper to write something God helped them overcome (e.g., fear, pride). When sharing, they crumple it and shoot it into the trash can as a symbolic act of letting go. Adds a playful, visual closure to a spiritual moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trash or Treasure?<\/strong> \u2013 (Discernment game) \u2013 Prepare small objects or notes with words (some positive like \u201cgrace,\u201d others negative like \u201cjealousy\u201d). One at a time, youth pull an item and decide whether it belongs in the \u201cspiritual garbage\u201d or a \u201ctreasure box.\u201d They explain their choice before tossing or placing it. Encourages deep thought in a light format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garbage Can Charades<\/strong> \u2013 (Classic charades, trash-style) \u2013 Fill a trash can with props or slips of paper with silly actions. One by one, players draw from the can and act out what they get. Team guesses within 30 seconds. Add a theme twist like \u201cthings we need to throw out spiritually.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trash Bin Balancing Challenge<\/strong> \u2013 (Precision and pressure) \u2013 Players must stack symbolic \u201ctrash\u201d (light objects with spiritual labels) on top of a trash can lid without letting them fall. Great for teamwork. Add time limits and blindfolds for extra chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trash Tag<\/strong> \u2013 (Tag with a twist) \u2013 One person is \u201cit\u201d and holds a trash can lid as their shield. Others run with symbolic \u201ctrash\u201d labels attached to them. If tagged, they must freeze and hold up their \u201ctrash\u201d until another player frees them by \u201chelping them toss it\u201d into the garbage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trash Can Knockout<\/strong> \u2013 (Dodgeball meets demolition) \u2013 Place trash cans in the center and surround them with cones. Teams compete to knock down the cans with soft balls while defending their own. Once a team\u2019s can is knocked over three times, they\u2019re out. Fast-paced chaos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Slam Sprint<\/strong> \u2013 (Capture the flag remix) \u2013 Place a trash can on each side of the room. Teams try to run to the opposing side, grab an item of \u201ctrash\u201d (like a bandana or rubber chicken), and make it back without being tagged. If they succeed, they slam dunk it in the can for points!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Trash Launch<\/strong> \u2013 (Catapult-style teamwork) \u2013 Teams create a human slingshot or launching platform (like a towel held tight) and launch soft \u201ctrash\u201d into a target trash can across the room. Requires teamwork, aim, and major laughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garbage Can Mayhem<\/strong> \u2013 (Musical chairs chaos) \u2013 Like musical chairs but with trash cans. Place half the number of bins as players. When music stops, players rush to toss a \u201ctrash item\u201d into a bin and grab it. No bin = you\u2019re out! Add jumping, crawling, or spins to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trash Dash Madness<\/strong> \u2013 (Timed throwing competition) \u2013 Place several trash cans around the room. Each team must collect and throw in as many symbolic items as possible from a pile at the starting line. But only one player can move at a time\u2014nonstop rotation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploding Trash Tower<\/strong> \u2013 (Stack and attack!) \u2013 Teams must race to build the tallest \u201ctrash tower\u201d using random junk (cups, boxes, etc.) around their trash can. Once time\u2019s up, opposing teams get 30 seconds to try and knock each other\u2019s towers down by throwing soft balls. Combine strategy and action!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Concept:
<\/strong>Just like Paul, we need a spiritual waste-paper basket\u2014somewhere to throw out the things that clutter our hearts and slow our pursuit of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n