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Sin Inside

June 11, 2011

Purpose: To illustrate the reality of our sinful nature by using an example from mother nature.Supplies: An appleGet in front of your students with your apple and take a big bite out of it. (This is even better if you’re holding a microphone close to the crunch sound of your bite.) While chewing on the pulp, try to say,...

Openers, Topical Curriculum

Proverbial Balderdash

April 24, 2010

This is a fun…and funny…little exercise. On top of that, your students may learn something. Let me explain.Depending on the size of the group, split up your group into teams of 2-4 kids each. Make sure each team has writing supplies (pen and paper).Tell them you will give them the first part of a Proverb from the Bible, but...

Openers, Topical Curriculum

Napoleon Dynamite

April 6, 2010

This is a short clip from the movie Napoleon Dynamite. It's a fun way to introduce a talk or discussion on dating.Plot Summary: A nerdy teen who lives with his weird family befriends another nerd and helps him win the high school class presidency.2nd scene. 0.33.30. Pedro has asked Napoleon’s friend, Deb, to the high school dance. During lunch...

Openers, Topical Curriculum

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

March 5, 2010

This activity can be used as a simple GAME that has absolutely no point, or as an OPENER that leads to a spiritual conversation. Totally, your call. The good news is, you don’t need anything to pull this one off. Here’s what you do.Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow works a bit like an icebreaker. If you have a large group,...

Openers, Topical Curriculum

Tissues

January 30, 2010

Supplies Needed:A full box of tissues (in the box)I’m one of those people who suffer from allergies. Sometimes it gets so bad, I think I’m allergic to anything carbon-based…which is pretty much planet Earth.On those days, I don’t just go through a few tissues…I go through a few boxes of tissues! I had a day like that just this...

Openers, Topical Curriculum

Shepherd's Voice, The

July 27, 2009

Want a cool way to teach about the meaning of John 10:1-15? This OPENER is the perfect way to do it. Get all of your students to mingle in the middle of the room. Next, have one adult leader for every 8 students hand out colored blindfolds to 8 different kids in the group. (In other words, if you...

Openers, Topical Curriculum

When I See God Mural

May 9, 2009

Supplies:Wall (to hang butcher paper on)Butcher paper (or lots of poster board)Paints and brushesPens/Pencils/MarkersCandles (optional)Set Up:This idea doesn’t require a whole lot of intricate set up. Just clear off one wall in your meeting space that is large enough to tack/tape/attach a mural-sized amount of butcher paper to it. (Note: you can also use poster board, but it is...

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