Rated PG for some thematic elements.Directed by Alex Kendrick (Flywheel)Starring Alex KendrickIn his second effort, writer, producer, director and actor, Alex Kendrick scores… and scores big with “Facing the Giants.”The story centers on Coach Grant Taylor (Alex Kendrick), the head football of the Shiloh Eagles, a small team from a small Christian High School. Coach Taylor finds himself...
Purpose:To teach students that worry is a waste of time and a lack of faith in God; to help them let go of worry and surrender it to God.Items Needed: paper, tape, pencils & helium balloons for each of the studentsDescription:Explain how problems, guilt, stress, or other worries can weigh you down, most of which we have little or...
Main Point: Friendships Are Not For the Faint HeartedBefore the Meeting: Draw a large outline of an upper-body on the white board in front of the room. You might even have a volunteer stand against the board and trace his upper body on the board. This outline is called “Friendly Bob.” Ask small group leaders...
Video Clip: A Beautiful Mind, PG-13, 2002, UniversalMain Point: When things are going well, when we are blessed, or when we make accomplishments, we must remember to give God the credit that is due.Attention Grabber: Movie – A Beautiful MindThis movie is based on a true story about a man named John Nash, a complete mathematical genius known for...
Preparation: You will need to create Bingo Cards with 25 blank spaces, and have enough paper for everyone.For this game, you need to have at least 25+ people. Create a Bingo Card with 25 blank spaces. As students enter, have students put their name on a piece of paper or ticket and place the tickets in a jar. Then...
Take apart a flashlight into four separate pieces (base, bulb/lens, & 2 batteries). Choose 2 people to be the "grogs" and give them the pieces of the flashlight. Have them hide the flashlight pieces around the facility, but in plain sight. Turn off all the lights. The grogs will then try to tag people. The rest of the group...
You will need a Phlat Ball, which is a ball that pops open randomly. Or, you'll need some sort of timer. Then, you'll need topics which require students to list items.For example:1. NFL football teams2. Books of the Bible3. States that begin with "A"4. Animals with fur5. Women in the Bible6. Names of rivers.7. School mascots.8. Names of sitcoms.9....