Directed by Patty JenkinsStarring Charlize Theron and Christina RicciCharlize Theron plays the role of Aileen Carol Wuornos in this true story about a highway prostitute who was executed for killing seven men in Florida in the 80’s. Need I say that this isn’t a family film?But before I tell you “not to rent it” or “to rent it,”...
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Directed by Clint Eastwood (Million Dollar Baby, Space Cowboys, Absolute Power, Unforgiven,...)Starring Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon and Laurence FishburneSome will like this film, others will hate it. Your average Agatha Christie reader might enjoy the mystery of trying to figure out "who did it," but others might not like the dark subject matter.The film opens with...
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egg-chicken-dinosaur
The goal of this game is to work your way up by beating other players at Rock-Scissors-Paper to the “position” of king or queen.Everyone starts out as an egg. You find another egg and play Rock-Scissors-Paper. The winner "grows" into a chicken who finds another chicken to play against. Whoever wins "grows" into a dinosaur. The loser returns to...
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TheSource4YM.com Jonathan's Resource Ezine Weekly Resources, Ideas and Articles from The Source for Youth Ministry Tuesday, June 8, 2004 In This Issue FEATURED: Rewarding You for Your Ideas ? We Want Your "Outreach Event"...
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Main Point of Discussion: To show what our heavenly Father is like and how He can be a Father to us all. Discussion Starter: Make sure everyone has a piece of paper and something to write with. Instruct them to fold the paper as if they were folding a letter for a regular envelope (tri-fold). Then have them fold...
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What does the Bible say about judging others?Information: This discussion opener helps grab student’s attention and see that God is the only Judge. Items Needed: 1. Bible2. All kinds, sizes, and styles of balls (mock stones)Opening: A Real StoningDo not tell anyone the name of this opener. This will ruin the effect...
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stinky-twinkies
This gross game is played up front with a few people while the crowd watches. Set up as a simple Twinkie eating contest, where the 1st person to down 3 Twinkies wins. However, some special preparation is needed well in advance. You'll need enough Twinkies for each volunteer to have three, not knowing that their 3rd Twinkie is rigged....
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