Unscrambling the Mystery of God's WillMy grandmother loved to do puzzles in the newspaper every day. Her favorite by far was the "Jumble." Jumbles require decoding four words with the letters scrambled, then deciphering a cryptic "mystery" answer alluded to by the accompanying cartoon. If... Likes [4]Comments [0] TAGS: small group experiences, god's will
Stones of RemembranceDo your small group members share more testi-moanings than testimonies? Start celebrating God's presence in the tough times with this inspiring small-group activity. The journey of life can be tough, and certainly no group moaned more than the... Likes [13]Comments [1] TAGS: god's presence, small group experiences, remembering god's goodness
Close Encounters: Dealing With Personal-Space IssuesAre personal-space issues preventing your group members from growing closer? Not everyone is comfortable with a closer-than-arm's-length (or even room's -length) relationship with others. Take five minutes to do this "close encounters" activity to... Likes [7]Comments [0] TAGS: small group experiences, personal space
Overcoming the Fear FactorWhat are you afraid of? Just talking about our fears can be a fearful experience, so jump start your small-group discussion with this simple and fun challenge, adapted from Simply Relevant: Finding Balance . And turn your fear factors into faith... Likes [9]Comments [0] TAGS: small group experiences, fear
Get Your Hands DoughyTry this idea to get your group talking about the importance of "mixing it up" -- both in terms of communication and in getting group members to use the gifts God's given them. You'll need all the ingredients necessary to make pizza together.... Likes [2]Comments [1] TAGS: small group experiences, small group roles, communication
Brown Bag SurpriseHave everyone in your group bring a brown-bag meal. Provide the guidelines that each meal must include a main dish (like a sandwich or a burger), a side dish (like carrot sticks, a fruit cup, or fries), a dessert (a cookie or a pudding cup perhaps?)... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
Ding-Dong DelightSure we all remember playing “Ding-Dong-Ditch” when we were kids, where we’d ring a doorbell and then run, thinking it was funny to have someone get up, open the door, and find no one there. Well here’s a version that will bring smiles instead of... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences