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Church Games for Large Groups

There are a variety of church games for large groups of people to play. Some games are geared toward children while others are geared toward adults. Some games are secular while others have a more obvious religious theme. Some games are best to be played outside, while others are for indoors. The most important objectives are to include as many people in the group as possible and have fun.

Relay Races
- Large church groups of children or adults can take part in relay races. Although there is no particular religious theme to this sport, it may be fun for those members who are athletically inclined. To play, a group of 4 people are placed in set spots on a running track. If there is no such track available, then a large lawn or park near the church may also be used. Each team has its own lane. When the race starts with the blowing of a whistle or a toy pistol shot, the first set of runners crosses the starting line and runs with a baton to the runner in their team at the first relay spot. This second runner is handed the baton from the first runner and runs as fast as he can to the next runner. This pattern continues until the fourth and last runner crosses the finish line. The team whose last runner crosses the finish line first wins.
Bible Jeopardy
- Bible jeopardy is similar to the TV game show. The game board can be a chalkboard or white erase board in the classroom. Empty, tightly sealed jars filled with rocks or marbles may act as ringers. After dividing the class into two teams and determining who goes first with a coin toss, the game may start. After the host reads a question, the contestant who thinks she knows the answer can shake the jar and then give an answer. Like on the game show, a Daily Double, Double Jeopardy and Final Jeopardy may be played, if time allows.
Pin the Thesis
- This game may be played at a festival or some other function. Pin the Thesis requires a person to dress up like Church reformer Martin Luther. This person talks to the child and hands her a pre-taped thesis. The child is blindfolded and then walks to a nearby door. On the door is a designated spot where the thesis should go, clearly outlined in colored tape. After the child puts the "thesis" on the door, the blindfold is removed so she can see how successful she was. This is repeated until a child places the thesis in the right spot on the door. The first child to do this wins. This game is based off of a historical event in which Luther tacked a list of objections to the practice of indulgences by the Catholic Church on a church door.
Karaoke
- As expected in karaoke, a person gets in front of a crowd of people and sings to music either played live or pre-recorded on a CD or tape, minus the singer's part. Rather than popular top 40 songs though, the songs used are religious songs according to the church's faith tradition. These could include Christian Contemporary, Gospel, Jewish folk songs, Islamic prayer chants or traditional hymns of any type. Prizes may be given for the best singer or the most original performance. This activity can be done by both young and old. Children may sing while an adult plays the piano, or an adult can sing while another adult plays the piano or uses pre-recorded music from a music player.

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