This was created primarily for a youth choir program but could be used for any youth worship service. The skit is a fairly stand alone treatment of the David and Goliath Story (though the the song at the end of the skit is fairly essential as it sings the story of the defeat). Costuming forRead More

CREATIVITY Supplies— Playdough Canvas and paint Paper and colored pencils Paper and pens (writing) Note cards and pens Way To Live: Christian Practices for Teens by Bass and Richter EXPLAIN – Tonight we are going to explore our creative side. Each of you will have a chance to express yourself in different ways. Creativity canRead More

Tattling Vs. Telling Supplies and Preparation: You will need a whiteboard or large paper to write on and a poster board. Make sure you have enough markers. Bibles are also needed for this lesson. Check – In: how is everyone doing? Play the SECRET game – first person whispers something to the person next toRead More

Forgiveness: Jonah, Jesus and Dr. Seuss Check-in (let each person share their highs and lows since your last gathering) Jonah Ask the group to tell the story of Jonah in their own words. Create a time-line of the story (do not let them look at the story in the Bible yet). Once they are done,Read More

1. Check-in — How is everyone doing? 5 – 10 Min. 2. What Species are you? 10 Min. Explain to everyone that they are to choose one of four animals. Their choice should be based on the animal that most resembles them. This is an issue of behavior rather than physical appearance. To help choose,Read More

Lesson by Matthew Hunt for Middle School youth at First Christian, Keokuk fccpastormatt@gmail.com TOPIC: Alcohol, drugs: dependence on god TIME NEEDED FOR ACTIVITY: 15 MINUTES + DISCUSSION TIME (25-30 minutes) MATERIALS NEEDED: 1 pair of bulky gloves for each person Minimum of 2 Hershey kisses for each person Timer/watch with second hand ACTIVITY Divide intoRead More

TOPIC: problem solving TIME NEEDED FOR ACTIVITY: 15 MINUTES + DISCUSSION TIME (25-30 minutes) MATERIALS NEEDED: 1 balloon per person 2 chairs 1 string, rope, or tape about 15-20 feel long 3-4 paper bags or trash cans masking tape ACTIVITY You’ll need about 20 feet in one direct for this activity. Set Two chairs atRead More

TOPIC: Diversity: Christian recognition that it takes variety of people to make up the world and god’s church. TIME NEEDED FOR ACTIVITY: 20 MINUTES + DISCUSSION TIME (25-30 minutes) MATERIALS NEEDED: 1 yardstick/tape measure for every two teams of five masking/duct tape ACTIVITY Divide your group into teams of five (it can work with oneRead More

(Lesson adapted from the book More Activities That Teach by Tom Jackson, Red Rock Publishing 1995) TOPIC: Self-Esteem Bouncing back from problems is one reason we know healthy self-esteem is such a vital part of a person’s life. It’s the difference between feeling things are your fault or feeling like outside forces have created problemsRead More

TOPIC: STRESS TIME NEEDED FOR ACTIVITY: 20 MINUTES + DISCUSSION TIME (25-30 minutes) MATERIALS NEEDED: 2 SPOONS FOR EACH TEAM A VARIETY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (ENOUGH FOR EACH PARTICIPANT TO HAVE TWO – VARIETY OF SHAPES AND SIZES) TABLE (OPTIONAL) MASKING TAPE (OPTIONAL) ACTIVITY Divide teams into groups of five. Set up as aRead More