Church Youth Activities

Church News for Saturday, Aug. 6

CHESTERFIELD - The Outreach Ministry of Community Independent Methodist Church, 12033 River Road, is sponsoring a Gifts of Love giveaway for the public from 8 a.m.-noon at 20831 Woodpecker Road (corner of Woodpecker Road and Hickory Road, beside Burger King). There will be free household items, clothes, shoes and food available.

PETERSBURG - The Youth Department of Cornerstone Ministries, 3071 County Drive, is holding a yard sale and dinners project from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. This project will help the Youth Department buy back-to-school supplies and plan their activity for a back-to-school celebration.

HOPEWELL - The Daughters of Esther Women's Ministry is presenting its eighth annual conference, "Rise Up and Walk," from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 925 Arlington Road. The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Sylvia Tucker, chaplain at John Randolph Medical Center. Workshop presenters include Minister Joanne Gilliam and Minister Felicia Gonzales of Zion Hill Church, Hopewell, Rev. Rebecca Moody of Friendship Baptist Church, Hopewell, and Zakyya Mahammad of Cultural Village in Petersburg will do a workshop on fair trade. For more information or directions, call (804) 605-7227, (804) 732-1211, or (804) 541-8339.

PETERSBURG - Pastor Terrence A. Allen's 10th anniversary of ministry in Petersburg will be celebrated during the Sabbath service at 9 a.m. Pastor Shirl Saunders and the Reconciliation Fellowship family will minister. All are welcome.

PETERSBURG - A gospel music concert, featuring Littlechurch, will be held at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1668 S. Sycamore St., from 5-7 p.m. All are welcome.

SUTHERLAND - Springfield Baptist Church will host a Single Ministry Workshop, beginning at 9 a.m. Guest soloist is Minister Charlotte Goffrey, along with guest facilitators, the Rev. Victor McLaughlin and first lady Benida McLaughlin, Deacon Lance Hinton and Minister Darline Hinton and brother Darrell Johnson. The workshop's theme is Christian Singles Finances, Relationships and Dating. Registration costs $10. Lunch and a continental breakfast will be served.

PETERSBURG - Tabernacle of Praise Fellowship, 1656 South Crater Road, is holding a yard sale beginning at 7 a.m. Fish and chicken dinner sales begin at 9 a.m. for a donation of $8.

PETERSBURG - The Bethesda Bibleway Church, 459 Harding St., will host a Pastoral Aide service at 4 p.m. Guest speaker will be Minister Moses Tucker of Living Words Ministry, Petersburg. Missionary Shirley Dicson and The Evenly Spirituals among others will render the music.

Free Youth Ministry Games: Fun Activities and Ice Breakers ...

Youth Ministry games have been proven to attract more young people in the church than anything else to offer, especially if they are non-churched. Once you have them there, then you have the opportunity to teach them about Christ. Here are some games to break the ice and the general activities that teenagers love to play.

Directions: At the beginning of a gathering of youth groups, tape the name of a biblical character in the back of each person. They can not see the name and the other participants will know which character they represent. Each person can ask questions about who they are (for example, male or female, Old or New Testament). The first person to guess who they are wins, and so on. You can have multiple prizes as each member guesses who they are.

Directions: You will need large marshmallows for this game. Divide the youth group into two teams (maybe more teams depending on how many teens are present). Give each teen a marshmallow. The first player must lick the marshmallow, stick it to their forehead, and run to the finish line and back, to tag the next person. The next player does the same, until each player has had a turn. If the marshmallow falls off, they have to stop, stick it back on, and continue. The first team to be sitting in a straight line wins! Play upbeat, energetic music while game is played. The music starts on "Go" and stops when a team wins.

Directions: You will need two hoola hoops and two large balloons. Divide the youth group into two teams (maybe more teams depending on how many teens are present). The first player must take the balloon, put it between their knees, and run towards the hoola hoop that is being help by another leader at the finish line. They must get the balloon in the hoop, without using their hands. If they drop the balloon on the way to the hoop, they must stop, pick it up, and go back to the spot where they dropped it from. Once they get it in the hoop, they pick up the balloon in their hands, and run back to their line, giving the balloon to the next player who will follow the same procedure. The first team to have everyone complete the process, and are sitting in a straight line wins! Play upbeat, energetic music while game is played. The music starts on "Go" and stops when a team wins.

Directions: You will need two buckets full of popped popcorn and two empty buckets. You will also need a dessert-sized paper plate for each player. Divide the youth group into two teams (maybe more teams depending on how many teens are present). The first player scoops their plate into the full bucket of popcorn. Then they hop on one foot to the finish line and pour what ever is left on their plate into their empty bucket. Then they run back and tag the next person in line, who does the same process. The team who has the most popcorn in their bucket at the finish line wins! Play upbeat, energetic music while game is played. The music starts on "Go" and stops when a team wins.

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