over-under-round-and-round
This is much like the normal version of the “Over Under” game.In this version, get students into two teams of no more than 15. Have them form a circle and then give them one large ball. Make sure the balls are the exact same for each grouped circle.The objective is to be the quickest team to pass the ball...
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reaction
This game is a killer upfront game!Ask for 2 volunteers. Have each volunteer pick 3 friends who they believe to be “quick thinkers” or someone who “thinks fast on their feet.” Have 2 chairs in the room facing the crowd. Have each team line up behind a chair, with one person from each team sitting in a chair. (During...
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(Universal Pictures, 2007)Main Point of Discussion: When we pray, God’s answer might require action on our part.The Movie Clip: “God gives you an opportunity.”Evan Almighty is a fantastic movie. The humor is fun all throughout the movie and the writing is very clean and appropriate for the whole family. I also really appreciate that the writers keep...
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gerber-guess
Wanna expose your students to some really strange tastes? Try Gerber Guess. Here’s how you do it.Before the game begins, rip the labels off of several jars of baby food. The number needed depends on the number of teams and the size of the teams. If you have two teams of 5 students each, you need 10 jars of...
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extreme-makeover-cardboard-box-edition
If you've ever seen Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and thought those guys had a blast building those incredible houses, then this game is for you!You need to go to a few local appliance centers around town and collect enough refrigerator boxes for your group to use and decorate. (You will need about one big fridge box per 5 students.)...
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hyper-spy-hunt
This game is probably best played off the church campus. This manhunt-sort-of-game puts your group in teams, forces them to work together, and promises a load of fun for all who are involved. Here is how you do it.SET-UP1. Find a safe location with many stores and a large area. Malls, shopping centers, or even large flea markets work...
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