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

1. Youth Camp
Christian - 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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Game Materials
• Blindfold
• Location with
numerous obstacles

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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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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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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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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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• 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

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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