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

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

Who are You? Preparation: Note Cards, pens, markers, white-board, tape Write options for Section #2 on white board and cover. Ask younger youth (4 – 5th grade) to fill out cards for Section #1. Place a note-pad by the door with each line numbered. **** As youth enter, ask them to write their name onRead 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

Cow Games help youth and adults focus on some key issues in leadership: • Who should lead? Should just one person lead? How does team work happen with multiple leaders? • How do women and men lead differently? There are many voices in our world that teach women to be passive and men to beRead More

Scripture Lesson: Matthew 3: 13-17 “Matthew’s Account of Jesus’ Baptism” Theme: There are many things we can learn and incorporate into our lives based on this text, but what we’ll focus on today is the need for obedience to God (in the example of Jesus), and what God can do with our obedience. What you’llRead More