It’s about that time of year now–right around Thanksgiving and Christmas–when your students who recently graduated from youth group come back to visit and check-in. After all the small talk, you’ll probably ask the question that’s been in the back of your mind ever since the conversation started.…
I remember one time when we held a discipleship retreat for our students — but only about one-fifth of our regular students attended. For many youth workers, a turnout this low might arouse feelings of anguish and failure. I wasn’t surprised by the turnout, though, because the retreat called for a very big commitment from students.…
I have something to admit to you that I’ve never gone public with. What I’m about to share with you through this article might shock you. It could anger you. It may make you laugh. Or, it may make you feel normal.…
10. Share hot cocoa in front of the fireplace. 9. Snowball fight. 8. 24-hour Star Wars trilogy marathon. 7. Dress up like pilgrims and have a Thanksgiving feast. 6. Build a snowman in the form of your favorite Bible character. 5.…
Photocopy and cut apart these cards so every two people will have a full deck of cards. My favorite sandwich is… My favorite TV show is… After school I like to… Before school I like to… A book I really like is… I like to listen to… It really bugs me when… I love it when… I’m scared of… I like a friend to… I wish I could… I make friends by… What I most like about God is……
Challenge kids to believe the unbelievable by taking them on this biblical journey that will challenge their thinking from this strange but true department! MIRACLE PIG RETURNS FROM THE DEAD LONDON, Ky.-Dr. Campbell Mercer figures there’s something that happens at least once in every doctor’s career that he can’t explain.…
When I was 12 someone stole my 10-speed bicycle out of our back yard. When I was 14 someone ripped off my flute from the junior high band storage closet. I was outraged. I had mowed 30 lawns to earn enough money to buy that bicycle.…
If you ask junior highers to sing what happens? Some kids whisper that they have laryngitis while others sneak for the door. Kids feel self-conscious about changing voices that squeak like unoiled doors one minute and crackle like thunder the next.…
