Main Point: Even though Christmas has become extremely commercialized, the best gifts are those that come from the heart with a special meaning behind them. Discussion Starter: The Story of The White Envelope Read (or tell) this story to your students when they’re gathered for the small group discussion: It's just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches...
Main Point: There are always consequences to our lack of integrity…even when they’re not immediate. And besides, God wants us to do the right thing, even when no one else is looking.Discussion Starter: The Stray PathThis humorous and short little video certainly qualifies as “homemade” but it does teach a strong lesson about integrity. Basically, a young man in...
Main Point: Help students to get used to opening up in small groups Students Arrive:make them feel welcomelearn names and interestsgive new people a New Person Form Bring it Together: (about 15 minutes after start time)"Hey, glad to see you all here. Welcome to INSERT NAME OF YOUTH GROUP!”Introduce New People:Give students a Blow-pop, Skittles, or Snickers...
Main Point: To understand our own self-worth, first we must understand how God views us—both as his creation and as sinners before him. Discussion Starter: (You’ll need tape, as well as enough paper and magic markers so there’s one sheet and one magic marker for each group member)Tape a piece of paper to everyone’s back. Have each group member...
Main Point: Show kids a great time and get them to come back next week. Supplies:1. Pizza, Coolers, Ice, Cokes2. VCR, Projector Unit, Giant Screen, Sound System, Wheel O’ Doom3. Give away items- T-shirts, videos, toys, candy, scholarships4. Registration bucket, forms, pens, tables, chairs5. 2 Spam, 2 baby bottles, 2 sodas, 2 jars baby food, 2 cans of sardines,...
Main Point: All people are worthy of respect because of the infinite value God places on each one of us. Discussion Starter: If you’ve got a small group (10 or less) you’re already set to go. If you’ve got a bigger group, break students down into groups of 8-10 each. Boys and girls can be in the same group....
Main Point of Discussion: We all bleed red. Racism is based on fear, misinformation, and stereotypes. And even Christians can become racists. Discussion Starter: Try an “agree-disagree” game. Have all your students huddle in the middle of your meeting room and then designate one side of the room as the “Agree” side and the other side of the room...