Use this simulation game / Use this simulation game / structured experience to discuss the use of gifts in the church- the body of Christ.structured experience to discuss the use of gifts in the church- the body of Christ.

1. Christian Youth Camp -
Gifts to Edify
Use this simulation game / structured
experience to discuss the use of gifts in the
church- the body of Christ.
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2. Game Materials
• Blindfold
• Location with numerous
obstacles
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3. Game Play
1. Blindfold one participant who will be guided by the other groups
through an obstacle course. This should involve climbing
over/under tables, walking over a bridge (a row of chairs) or any
another creative obstacles that do not endanger anyone’s life! Of
course there is a small element of risk, but that adds to the
simulation.
2. Assign at least 7 other participants one of the seven spiritual gifts
mentioned in Romans 12: 6-8: Prophecy, Service, Teaching,
Exhortation, Giving, Leadership, Mercy.
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4. 3. Give each participant time to plan how they will be involved in
guiding the blindfolded person based on their gift. Then let the
group meet together and discuss how they will work together
to get the person safely through the obstacle course. Help them
decide the role of each person based on their gifts.
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5. Discussion
1. How did your actions contribute to the successful completion of
your task?
2. What effect would the absence of your “gift” had on the
outcome of this simulation?
3. What comparisons can we draw between this exercise and the
use of gifts in the church- the body of Christ?
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6. Some possible Applications
• Prophecy warns of danger if a wrong turn is taken
• Service physically guides the person
• Teaching helps provide instructions to the person
guiding the blindfolded
• Exhortation provides encouragement to the group and
blind-folded persons
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7. • Leadership directs the group to get the task
accomplished
• Giving provides a map or other resources
• Mercy looks potential danger and helps protect
the person from a fall
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8. Bible Studies based on the book of Jonah
Only. This youth camp curriculum was
designed to teach the basic truths
of obedience in addition to evangelism in the
context of a Biblical character. The advantage
of going through a book and looking at one
man's story is that we see not only the
teaching but the example. It becomes much
more real!
Camp Curriculum - Whale of a Tale
-> Tell me about “Whale of a Tale”
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9. Creative Youth Ideas
Camp Bible Study Series
“Who Do You Say that I AM?”
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-> Tell me about “Who Do You Say that I AM?”
Jesus asked the disciples, "Who do others
say that I am?" It was easy to answer
because it required no conviction, no
commitment, and no risk. But then he
follows that question with another, "Who
do YOU say that I am?"
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10. Live the Fruitful, Abundant Life
Jesus Promised. Great for youth camps or
weekly Youth Bible Study. There are 7
Primary Bible study Sessions in the series.
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-> Tell me about “Fruit Of the Spirit”
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Youth Camp Bible Study Series
“Fruit Of the Spirit”
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11. "The Great Adventure" is western
themed Bible study series loosely based
around the song of the same name by
Steven Curtis Chapman. It was initially
written for a large Texas Church to use for
their Summer Youth Camp but has since
then proven popular around the world.
Camp Curriculum - The Great Adventure
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-> Tell me about “The Great Adventure”
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