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Youth Camp Christian - Gifts to Edify Use this simulation game / structured experience to discuss the use of gifts in the church- the body of Christ.
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Game Materials • Blindfold • Location with numerous obstacles
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Game Play 1. Blindfold one participant who will be guided by the other groups through an obstacle course. This should involve climbing over/under tables, walking over a bridge (a row of chairs) or any another creative obstacles that do not endanger anyone’s life! Of course there is a small element of risk, but that adds to the simulation. 2. Assign at least 7 other participants one of the seven spiritual gifts mentioned in Romans 12: 6-8: Prophecy, Service, Teaching, Exhortation, Giving, Leadership, Mercy.
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Give each participant time to plan how they will be involved in guiding the blindfolded person based on their gift. Then let the group meet together and discuss how they will work together to get the person safely through the obstacle course. Help them decide the role of each person based on their gifts.
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Discussion 1. How did your actions contribute to the successful completion of your task? 2. What effect would the absence of your “gift” had on the outcome of this simulation? 3. What comparisons can we draw between this exercise and the use of gifts in the church- the body of Christ?
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Some possible Applications • Prophecy warns of danger if a wrong turn is taken • Service physically guides the person • Teaching helps provide instructions to the person guiding the blindfolded • Exhortation provides encouragement to the group and blind-folded persons
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Leadership directs the group to get the task accomplished Giving provides a map or other resources Mercy looks potential danger and helps protect the person from a fall
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Camp Curriculum - Whale of a Tale Bible Studies based on the book of Jonah Only. This youth camp curriculum was designed to teach the basic truths of obedience in addition to evangelism in the context of a Biblical character. The advantage of going through a book and looking at one man's story is that we see not only the teaching but the example. It becomes much more real! -> Tell me about “Whale of a Tale�
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Creative Youth Ideas Camp Bible Study Series “Who Do You Say that I AM?” Jesus asked the disciples, "Who do others say that I am?" It was easy to answer because it required no conviction, no commitment, and no risk. But then he follows that question with another, "Who do YOU say that I am?" -> Tell me about “Who Do You Say that I AM?”
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Creative Youth Ideas Youth Camp Bible Study Series “Fruit Of the Spirit” Live the Fruitful, Abundant Life Jesus Promised. Great for youth camps or weekly Youth Bible Study. There are 7 Primary Bible study Sessions in the series. -> Tell me about “Fruit Of the Spirit”
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Camp Curriculum - The Great Adventure "The Great Adventure" is western themed Bible study series loosely based around the song of the same name by Steven Curtis Chapman. It was initially written for a large Texas Church to use for their Summer Youth Camp but has since then proven popular around the world. -> Tell me about “The Great Adventure�
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