“Even though I am free of the demands and expectations of everyone, I have voluntarily become a servant to any and all in order to reach a wide range of people; religious, non-religious, meticulous moralists, loose living immoralists, the defeated, the demoralized…however, I didn’t take on their way of life, I kept my bearings in Christ… but I…
We’ve got family camp coming up in a few weeks. Does anyone have any good suggestions for songs to do in club? So far here are some ideas we already have: Party in the USA Baby by Bieber Twist and Shout Sweet Caroline Smile by Uncle Kracker Go Bananas song Blindman Sing Alleluia Prince of Peace Light the…
Just a quick reminder that this weekend (March 13) is Daylight Savings Time. We SPRING forward and get an extra hour of sunlight each day. If it has been dark when kids arrive to your club over the past few months, this upcoming week’s club will have a different feel. There’s something life-giving about the sunshine being out…
Yesterday I was jumping in my ’95 Camry in a hurry when my neighbor, Tommy, yelled my name. I had my handy iPhone earbuds already in, ready to multi-task with a phone call while driving, but hadn’t dialed yet. I considered pretending my “music” was too loud and ignoring my neighbor with whom I hadn’t made eye contact,…
This upcoming Friday, March 4th, is nation-wide free Fry day at Chick-fil-a between 2-4pm to promote the new ketchup dippers. Great and easy contact work idea with kids for after school or before a friday afternoon LAX game.
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent, for the sake of your…
If you are still trying to figure out what you’re doing for club this Valentine’s week, hopefully these links below will make it easy for you. Here is a link to a powerpoint I already made with graphics and song lyrics, etc… You can download it on the top right corner of the Scribd page that it links…
Katy Perry’s new song “Firework” works great as a club song. If you’re not familiar with it, you can listen and learn it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTfZXh427B0 Download a printable PDF of the correct guitar chords here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/48137129/Firework-Guitar-Chords-PDF Download a powerpoint of the lyrics here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/48138089/Firework-Lyrics-powerpoint I’d also suggest using drums, or a djembe, or some kind of rhythm instrument,…
http://www.scribd.com/doc/47697619/Superbowl-Trivia-2011 Above is a link to download a short powerpoint game for 2011 Superbowl trivia. Feel free to use at club this week. Throw a couple pots on kids heads and use metal spoons as buzzers and play it like Jeopardy. Step it up a notch by downloading the Monday Night Football theme song and embedding it in…
If you are procrastinating in club planning for the spring and need some theme ideas, here you go. The first list is a typical schedule you could do this spring and below that are some other options to substitute in. Feb 7- Superbowl Club: Day after superbowl, dress footbally, do an actual bowling contest with a fake bowling…
Barn Party (aka: Red Neck Live, Country Club, Hoe Down)The fall is a perfect time to dress like rednecks, spit crickets, wear fake teeth, bowl turkeys, get that one kid you know who has an uncle that plays banjo to come to club, etc… I wouldn’t call it a “Hoe Down,” to many opportunities for kids to make…
Similar to Tacky Prom club, elect a Homecoming King and Queen and use Burger King crowns. You could award the king/queen based on who brings the most freshmen to club.
Guys come dressed as athlete jocks in uniforms, gals come dressed ultra girly or even cheerleaders. Sing “Boys of Fall” by Kenny Chesney. Have an arm-wrastlin’ tournament and at the last minute announce its for gals instead of fellas.
The Challenge: To eat one of every item on the Taco Bell Menu. Here’s a video of some YL guys taking the challenge. Here’s a video from Rhett & Link to possibly use in promoting the event. More from YLHelp.com
One of the annual favorites around Halloween. Pre-Club Photo Booth Great night to get good photos. Delegate to a high schooler to shoot the pics and upload them to facebook. Costume Contest Instead of the usual mixer, hold a costume contest. Build a run-way. Invite everyone wearing costumes to participate. Identify the best costumes before club starts, as…
Simple idea, but could be complicated to pull off well. Play games that kids play on iPhones. Do a live 3D version of Words With Friends (with cardboard scrabble pieces). You can get the labels from YLHelp.com. Get some kids to learn, play, and sing the song “More Than Words (With Friends)” Play life size Angry Birds (with…
“Dear Lord, give us the teenagers that we may lead them to Thee. Our hearts ache for the millions of young people who remain untouched by the Gospel and for the tragically large proportion of those who have dropped by the wayside and find themselves without spiritual guidance. Help us to give them a chance, oh Father, a…
This game is always fun for all ages, but would work especially well at a Wyldlife club. It was submitted by Michelle Perri. Thanks Michelle! GA-GA You will need: -6 10ft long wood or laminate planks -hinges to connect planks together -drill and parts necessary to build -tennis ball Drill holes in both ends of the each plank…
Songs: 1. As a mixer, use the song “12 days of Christmas” and divide your club into 6 groups. Group 1 will have “the 1st day of Christmas and the 7th day of Christmas, Group 2 will have day 2 and day 8, etc… Personalize the song to fit your club. Ex: If you took kids to Crooked…
