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Calling the disciples
A way-in to the story of Jesus choosing his followers (Mark 3:13-19). Possible links could be a series about the 12 disciples, building teams ready for activities in groups or working together as a supportive community.
View ideaPrayer activity on talking to God
An introduction to prayer and into understanding the different ways in which we can approach God with links to Jesus' teaching on prayer in Matthew chapter 6
View ideaPrayer using hand movements
An introduction to prayer, using different hand positions to help us with different sorts of prayers with a link to Psalm 141: 2b
View ideaHow God speaks through the Bible stories - a presentation
An introduction to the idea of the Bible as the place to find story answers (and more questions!) to life's big questions. With possible links to Bible Sunday, or looking at some special stories in the Bible or a series of what the Bible means to people today.
View ideaPass the Bible
The Bible has been faithfully passed down to us through the generations. This icebreaker game picks up on this idea and could be a way into a session on how we can pass the Bible story on in our day.
View ideaBible Headlines
This icebreaker puzzle of 'Bible Bites' is a guessing game based on characters and stories from the Old Testament and could be used to kick off a Bible-based event with the children and adults at your church.
View ideaLiving statues - a dramatic activity
A simple activity to explore feelings or actions. This activity is silent, does not require anyone to express themselves articulately unless they want to, and builds groups as people work closely together.
View ideaDescribing the Bible
The following icebreaker activity is an adaptation of a party game which can be just good fun on its own for all ages but can also lead into a simple illustration of the importance of God's special book for Christians.
View ideaThe Bible Workout
Warm-up exercise workout based on the books of the Bible. It would be an ideal way to lead in to a piece of drama or mime linked to one particular Bible story or character.
View ideaThree Bible games
Here are three games, which are each capable of adaptation in different ways to introduce various aspects of the Bible. They make ideal, simple icebreaker activities to do before a session on a particular related Bible story or character.
View ideaBible record breakers
Are you looking for a way to link a sporting focus with the Bible? This idea explores some record-breaking Bible characters and their stories.
View ideaLent - An ongoing idea for exploring the cross through
The following idea helps children's groups prepare in Lent for the six-week countdown to the mystery of Easter.
View ideaRemembrance Sunday - making peace
Ideas for a children's group on Remembrance Sunday including material suitable for use in an all-age/parade service.
View ideaCircle of Peace for Easter
An activity that involves sharing international words and signs for 'peace'
View ideaBeatitudes with attitude
A simple drama game to introduce the teaching of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount
View ideaJoy to the World
An activity-based session drawing on Christmas celebrations from around the world
View ideaA Force for Change
Ideas for a session with children looking at the life of William Wilberforce and in particular his campaign to abolish slavery
View ideaUndefeated Light
An idea for some alternative Halloween activities for children and their families.
View ideaLovely jubbly
A Footsteps to the Feast children and families event for St Valentine’s Day or spring half-term special.
View ideaAscension
A Footsteps to the Feast children and families event to celebrate Ascension Day.
View ideaThrough the roof
An idea to explore Mark 2: 1-12 written by Martyn Payne of the Barnabas Team.
View ideaI am the First and the Last
Find out more about this session outline looking at the I am sayings of Jesus. Written by the Barnabas Team - visit www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk
View ideaI am with you always
View this session outline on one of the I Am sayings of Jesus. From The Barnabas Team. Visit www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk
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