Main Point:Help students make the necessary decisions that will allow them to have the future God intends for them.Leader’s Notes:For this agenda, you will need the following: Any supplies for the up front game/challenge (if you choose to do one)“Where I Want to Be in the Future” sheets for every studentPencils/pens for everyoneCopies of the Discussion Questions for every...
Information: This discussion opener helps grab student's attention and helps students see how serious sin really is--how sin affects our lives. Items Needed: BibleSeveral rolls of toilet paper (lots!)Opening: T.P. Tie UpThe more T.P. you have for this opener the better it will be. Invite one of your students to come to the front of the room....
Information: This discussion is designed to help students understand what it means to take a "real step of faith."Items Needed: Bible8 ft. table Bag of 25 or 50 normal, full size, round balloons (not long narrow balloons, not water balloons, not oversized balloons, just normal round party balloons)Opening: STEP OF FAITH--Hand out balloons to different students...
Main Point of Discussion: It’s wonderful to be believed by others, and for that to happen, we have to tell the truth!Discussion Starter: Somebody's LyingPlay these games up front to launch your discussion on the important topic of telling the truth. The Lying Salesmen: Supplies: shoebox with roll of toilet paper in itChoose a student that is really creative,...
Main Point: There are lots of enemies trying to tear families apart. The best strategy for surviving is by living in love like the Bible says.Discussion Starter: The Big Bad Wolf This discussion starter merges an old nursery tale with an important lesson. Divide students into groups of three people each and give each group a small stack of...
Learn What the Bible Says About Being Under ControlDon’t Bite It!Information: This discussion is designed to help students understand what it means to have self-control.Items Needed:BibleSeveral packages of gum (Juicy Fruit works the best)Opening: Hand out gum to several students in your group. Tell them not to open the gum until they understand the rules. Tell them...
Contact a meat processing plant (or local butcher or even grocery store) ahead of time and have them save a cow's tongue. Bring it in inside a plastic bowl or something similar and cover the bowl so that the students can't see what is inside. Then have volunteers come up and put their hands inside and try to...