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Halloween Party Activity Candy Round 2
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Game Description Youth will take part in a learning simulation experiencing what it is like when gifts are not appropriately utilized as a blessing to all members of the body of Christ. Makes a great activity for a Halloween Alternative or for a creative Bible Study lesson.
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ROUND 2
Game Preparation Continue to keep the candy aside that you have chosen to represent salvation. Remember you should only allow enough of this candy in circulation for 10% of the entire group to have some.
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Game Play 1. Say, “Of course, we all have our favorites when it comes to candy. Before we begin ROUND 2, take a moment to trade candy with each other in order to get your favorite candy.” (Give them some time) 2. Say, “Now we are going to do something a little different. Imagine that like King Solomon, you are granted anything you wish by God. Each type of Candy represents something special. www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com
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You may trade and bargain with each other to get whichever candy you like. At the end of this activity, we will see what blessings you are gifted with in life, depending on your candy you possess. You may not forcibly take candy from anyone.” Depending on time, announce one or two of the items below, in any order. Eventually go through all the types of candy, but leave “salvation” for last.
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After each announcement, give youth an opportunity to trade again based on this new revelation. Continue through the list. Then end with Salvation. Of course there won’t be enough of salvation for everyone to have it. Some may be willing to trade everything they have for it. Others will be simply frustrated.
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Choose colors or different types of candy to represent different things. Some possibilities are: 1. Wealth 2. Power 3. Good looks 4. Meaningful career 5. Love 6. Popularity
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Pleasure Long Life Health Salvation (Initially make certain there is only enough candy representing “salvation� for about 10% of people to have a piece. At the end of this activity, give each person one from those you have set aside..)
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Discussion At the end of the activity, ask youth: • Are you happy with what you posses in this game? How do you feel about your situation in life as reflected by the candy you have? • Before salvation, what did you evaluate as most important to obtain? What it was that you tried to collect? • What were you willing to give to others? • Were you selfish or generous with what you were given?
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Application In life, we will all be blessed with different things. Some people may receive an abundance while others may receive the simpler things in life and only according to their needs of the moment. • Some may be blessed with wealth – will you use it for selfish pursuits or will you use it to bless others? • Some may be blessed with power – will you use your power to help those who cannot help themselves. • Others will be blessed with popularity – will you use your influence to speak on behalf of those who cannot speak up for themselves. www.CreativeHolidayIdeas.com
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Not only are we blessed in different ways, but we also receive different gifts and talents. Everything we have is a gift from God. If God didn’t give something to us directly, he blessed us with the means or abilities to obtain them. • Will you use what you have been given selfishly, or for the benefit of others? • Will you cling to them or place them into the hands of God to use?
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There are only about 10% of people who are Christians in Singapore. • How did you feel if you were one of those without the candy representing salvation?
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Conclusion As Christians, we are all given the knowledge of the gospel – the good news – salvation. Do we keep that knowledge to ourselves or do we share it with the remaining 90% of Singaporeans who do not yet know Christ as Savior? (Give each 2 pieces of candy representing salvation) Take these pieces of candy you have been given and give them to someone and tell them about the activity you have done today – share with them the good news of salvation.
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• What is it in your life that is a priority for you? • What have you been blessed with? • Will you selfishly keep it top yourself or will you place it in God’s hands for him to use?
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