MAIN POINT: This can also be used as an illustration for a talk about faith and deeds. Without Christ as the foundation of a life, we can have all the right ingredients in our lives (church, Bible study, Christian friends, etc.), but they won't matter. If we don't have the right foundation, all that great stuff is useless.This game...
This game can be played as an upfront game for big groups, or an all-play for smaller groups.Throw about 50 goldfish into a kiddie or regular pool (If indoors, put plastic down and have towels available).Whoever catches the most fish with their bare hands wins! For added fun, add some other bigger fish or try it in the dark!...
Basically, it's every man for himself dodgeball. A group of students, 10-30, is asked to stand in a large open circle and game balls are placed sporadically (if that's a word) throughout the circle. You can pick the number of balls. I use about 5 or 6. When the leader says "Go" students run to the nearest ball and...
MAIN POINT: Just like we need to listen to God's voice instead of all the voices that the world throws at us.Materials needed:blindfoldswater balloons for outsidestyrofoam cups for inside.Set up a "minefield" by randomly placing the water balloons (or cups) in a marked section of ground. A concrete slab or basketball court works well for this. Grass also works,...
Like Musical Chairs, but without the chairs and more versatile! Begin by giving each player a 6" strip of sticky tape - duct tape, masking tape, etc., just make sure it doesn't leave residue when removed. Ask them to fix it anywhere on the floor. (Tip: first have them fold 1" of the tape over on the...
Great for dividing into teams. Instruct your whole group to walk randomly around the room. About every ten seconds or so, call out a number. Everyone in the game must immediately form a group hug, made up of the number of people that you called. This sometimes leaves some people unable to form a group because they don't have...
Materials: bubble gum and a towel or twoThis can be played as an up-front game or, with smaller groups, everyone can play.Divide your group into groups of 4 or 5. Ask for two very brave volunteers out of each group (don't tell them what they're volunteering for). Give them a plate or flat dish (we used cookie sheets). Give...