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HUMAN TIC TAC TOE

(Graphic created by Anthony R, Morehead) Everyone loves a great game of Tic Tac Toe! So, let’s super-size this classic! Enjoy a game of human Tic Tac Toe. Setup this activity by laying out three rows of three dots (Spot markers, carpet squares, paper plates, etc). The idea is to make it look like aContinueContinue reading “HUMAN TIC TAC TOE”

1) I AM A CHURCH MEMBER – INTRODUCTION

This series is based off of Thom Rainer’s book, “I Am a Church Member.” Dr. Morehead and I led this series at Pentecostals of South Haven in the Winter of 2015. Each lesson is based off of the interactive EXCEL teaching model. ENGAGE Greet each person XPLORE Tell me something good (general). Now find aContinueContinue reading “1) I AM A CHURCH MEMBER – INTRODUCTION”

FLIPPING BURGERS POOL NOODLE ACTIVITY

It’s hamburger season. So, while your barbecuing in the back yard, here’s an activity to keep everyone busy. Each student will collect one demi-noodle (A two foot noodle) and a mini-roni (A noodle the size of a hamburger) and find an opening in the playing area. The students will place the mini-roni on the back of theirContinueContinue reading “FLIPPING BURGERS POOL NOODLE ACTIVITY”

CITYWIDE PRAYER JOURNEY

Need a spiritual boost during the blahs of summer? Try this tried and true city-wide prayer journey. Several years ago on a Wednesday night we blanketed our entire city with prayer. Below is the prayer plan that I laid out for our leaders. Each car had: A) An adult leader B) An assigned group ofContinueContinue reading “CITYWIDE PRAYER JOURNEY”

MUSHROOM PARACHUTE ACTIVITY

This is one of the favorite parachute activities for children! From a standing position, lift the parachute from the ground to waist height, counting one (lift from ground) and two (lift from waist). On three (lift over head), have everyone raise the parachute high over their heads and then (DROP!) crouch down, pulling the parachuteContinueContinue reading “MUSHROOM PARACHUTE ACTIVITY”

POPCORN PARACHUTE ACTIVITY

Can you say chaos? Start with everybody holding the chute stretched out. Throw as many pit balls you can find on to the chute. Then see how quickly you can bounce them off without letting go of the chute. When you shout POPCORN the children lift the parachute as high as they can and propelContinueContinue reading “POPCORN PARACHUTE ACTIVITY”

SNAKE BITE

This is one of the most exciting games to play! You have the participants start flapping the parachute and tell them you are going to throw snakes onto the parachute. The object is to not get ‘bitten’ by a snake (A snake is a bouncy ball with a long tail on the end). Once theyContinueContinue reading “SNAKE BITE”

PARACHUTE TAG

Looking for some excitement? Play parachute tag. Have students gather around the parachute. Have participants lift the parachute high overhead. Call one participants name and have her / him run (skip, hop, twirl or crawl) to the other side before the parachute comes down and tags her. You can shout out several names at onceContinueContinue reading “PARACHUTE TAG”

THRIVING WITH PARENTS

Previously we talked about “surviving parents.” The term “surviving parents” denotes that we are playing defense and that we are merely “surviving” the situation. However, in ministry and in life I prefer to go on the offense. The focus of this post is to “thrive” with parents. I believe it is possible due to my pastContinueContinue reading “THRIVING WITH PARENTS”

PRAYER JOURNEY TIPS

I love Prayer Journeys! I think that prayer should be the most exciting thing that we do! I love making prayer fun. However, anytime that you make something exciting, it will take extra time and resources. Below are some tips on how to conduct a successful prayer journey. 1) PACE YOURSELF It may not be possible toContinueContinue reading “PRAYER JOURNEY TIPS”