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Tuesday, July 5, 2005
| In This Issue |
- Something You Can Use: Underwater Handstand Tag, King of the Tube … and other Swimming Pool Activities
- Jonathan Training in the Greater Phoenix Area: Last chance to get the “early bird rate” of $10 for our July 23rd “Reaching the Unchurched” Saturday training workshop- register now! (Also coming to TN and WI)
- Featured Sale: Jonathan’s books on sale this summer-get the last of his FREE 2005 OUTREACH CD’s
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| Something You Can Use: Underwater Handstand Tag, King of the Tube … and other Swimming Pool Activities |
For those of us in the U.S… it’s hot and kids are outta school! What are some fun swimming pool games?
Glad you asked!
UNDERWATER HANDSTAND TAG
Play as a group in waist-deep water. One player is “it.” They chase after the other players, attempting to tag them. Whoever is tagged becomes “it.”
The players avoid being tagged either by evading the player whoever’s “it” or by doing an underwater handstand. As long as a player is doing a handstand she can’t be tagged “it.” Have at least one leader on each side of the pool for safety.
Added by Mike B
WATER BALLET
Give each team of 4-8 people a certain amount of time to perform a water ballet that involves EVERY team member. Play classical music through a boom box, if possible.
KING OF THE TUBE
Teams compete for best time. Each team selects a champion who can stay on a tube the longest.
One at a time, a champion sits in a tube, and when the timer starts, the opposite teams all try to tip over the champion WITHOUT TOUCHING HIM, only the tube.
Time each champion, see who stays on the longest. (Have spotters around the sides of the pool for safety.)
Or … JUMP ON OUR EVENT IDEAS PAGE AND SCROLL DOWN TO OUR “DIVE-IN MOVIE” NIGHT!
| Jonathan Training in Phoenix: Last chance to get the “early bird rate” of $10 for our July 23rd “Reaching the Unchurched” Saturday training workshop- register now! (Also coming to TN and WI) |
Youth Specialties/Zondervan recently released Jonathan’s hit new book, DO THEY RUN WHEN THEY SEE YOU COMING? REACHING OUT TO UNCHURCHED TEENAGERS. (CLICK HERE FOR THE BOOK) Bring the training to your city now!CHECK OUT THIS UPCOMING TRAINING-WORKSHOP:
-Chandler, AZ-
July 23rd, Jonathan is doing a Saturday workshop (9AM to 3PM) for youth workers within driving distance of the Phoenix area. If you’re a youth worker, paid or a volunteer, this is for you!
Here’s the details:
WHEN:
- Saturday July 23rd, 9AM to 3PM
- CrossRoads Nazarene Church 2950 W. Ray Rd. Chandler, AZ 85224
- Two choices:
- $20 after July 20th or at the door on the 23rd (includes lunch)
- ONLY $10 if you pre-register before July 20th (includes lunch)
- CONTACT the CrossRoads Church office at (480) 722-0700
| Jonathan Training in Phoenix: Last chance to get the “early bird rate” of $10 for our July 23rd “Reaching the Unchurched” Saturday training workshop- register now! (Also coming to TN and WI) |
Summer is Here and Both of Jonathan’s Books are on Sale!We’ve got less than 400 of our 2005 Outreach Resource CD’s left-and we’re giving them away for free to anyone who orders now.
Now, we know that you can go down to your neighborhood Christian book store today and buy these books. That’s why we’re throwing something in for free, just to say “Thanks for buying it from us!”
CLICK HERE FOR MORE ABOUT THESE BOOKS AND CD
Jonathan’s new book, DO THEY RUN WHEN THEY SEE YOU COMING is the book that everyone’s talking about. Saddleback’s Kurt Johnston says it best:
“Most youth workers feel like we just aren’t reaching enough students for Christ-at least that’s how I feel. In this book, Jonathan took me on a journey that was both convicting and encouraging at the same time! Instead of a few “happy hops to Heaven,” Jonathan provides a holistic approach to reaching this generation of un-churched students.”
Recommended by Mark Oestreicher, Bo Boshers, Jim Burns, Walt Mueller, Chap Clark, Wayne Rice, and more!
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Jonathan McKee
Jonathan McKee is the author of over twenty books including the brand new The Guy's Guide to FOUR BATTLES Every Young Man Must Face; The Teen’s Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices; If I Had a Parenting Do Over; and the Amazon Best Seller - The Guy's Guide to God, Girls and the Phone in Your Pocket. He speaks to parents and leaders worldwide, all while providing free resources for youth workers on TheSource4YM.com. Jonathan, his wife Lori, and their three kids live in California.