LETTER TO GOD

This is one of my favorite prayer activities to do with participants of all ages. Prayer can often be difficult for people to understand. It feels like your just talking into open space. Having people write a letter to God personalizes their prayers. It puts things into perspective for them. Have participants put their prayers inContinue reading "LETTER TO GOD"

6) WHO’S YOUR RHODA? YOU NEED A “LITTLE ONE”

Rhoda was a doorkeeper in the house of Mary in Jerusalem. During a lengthy prayer vigil, Rhoda got up to answer the door – and there was Peter, unexpectedly and supernaturally freed from jail! She got so excited, she forget to let him in and instead ran to tell her companions that their prayers hadContinue reading "6) WHO’S YOUR RHODA? YOU NEED A “LITTLE ONE”"

DUCT TAPE FUNDRAISER

Duct tape the youth pastor to the wall! This is a very exciting and easy fundraiser. It can be done in conjunction with another event, such as a lock-in or outreach effort. HOW IT WORKS: Buy duct tape and sell three-foot strips for $1 apiece. The youth pastor will need to stand on a chairContinue reading "DUCT TAPE FUNDRAISER"

P.R.A.Y. – A MODEL FOR PRAYER

Sometimes prayer can seem ambiguous. Following is a prayer model that we use in our family. It's simple enough for Rose, our four year old to comprehend and can be complex enough for my wife and I. This would be a great model to share with your new converts, students or people simply looking for anContinue reading "P.R.A.Y. – A MODEL FOR PRAYER"

POOL NOODLE HOCKEY

My favorite activity of all time is Noodle Hockey! Break students into groups of 10 (I have played 4 on 4 - numbers are not important) Have teams play each other Each participant will get a half pool noodle and then go to their designated side of the playing area. When the leader says “go”, the participants will useContinue reading "POOL NOODLE HOCKEY"

5) WHO’S YOUR BARNABAS? YOU NEED AN ENCOURAGER!

We are living in times when people desperately need encouragement. Followers of Christ are challenged in Scripture to encourage each other daily. It is our Christian duty to encourage each other. Encouragement means to come alongside to help. The word “encourage” is used in the Bible to mean: to make strong; to cheer up or causeContinue reading "5) WHO’S YOUR BARNABAS? YOU NEED AN ENCOURAGER!"

POOL NOODLE TAG

Each participant will get a demi-roni and find an open space inside the playing area. When the game begins, the participants will try to tag each other below the waist with their noodle. If a student is struck below the waist, they are out and must sit down until the next round. If two participants hit one another at the sameContinue reading "POOL NOODLE TAG"

POOL NOODLE BALLOON VOLLEYBALL

Each participant will have a noodle piece (demi-roni). Participants will be placed on opposite sides of the volleyball net. Using a balloon, the students will attempt to strike the balloon up and over the net to the other side. Participants may not hit the net with the noodle for safety reasons. The activity can be used as a gameContinue reading "POOL NOODLE BALLOON VOLLEYBALL"

POOL NOODLE CREATIONS

This is a great team building activity that engages all members of your group. I have conducted this activity with groups of all ages. I conduct this activity in two parts. Participants will be broken into two teams. SUPPLIES: Each team will be given 50 pool noodles, 2 cardboard boxes and 5 rolls of tape (Actually,Continue reading "POOL NOODLE CREATIONS"