Every now and then I'm asked about why we choose to do games and mixers. Usually I'm asked the question from a co-leader or vocational peer that doesn't do games and wants to find validation for it in a perceived fault with my response. I can't help them with that but I can tell you why I do games and mixers.
1. We love to create energy and excitement around being together.
2. We trust our small group leaders to shepherd kids both in and outside of the service.
3. We want to create an opportunity for students to be engaged who are new.
4. We do not make anyone play the game. They are free to stand and watch.
5. We normally have one group game and one volunteer game in our rundown of songs, the lesson, announcements, and small groups.
6. We don't play games or do mixers that are demeaning.
7. The Bible says, "A cheerful heart works like medicine to our soul." The world needs merry medicine.
8. We use games and mixers to break up routine and wear students out a bit so they are ready to listen and engage in small groups.
For a list of some of the games we play, instructions, and slides that you can use with them click the group games label on the sidebar or at the top of this post.
1 comments:
That's a fun game. Played it many a times.
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