Youth Group Game: River Bank

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[@kevinfleck7390]

For all the comments that keep asking what the meaning or Biblical principle behind this game is. I think you forget that the best way to teach and earn the trust of a child is to have fun. A saying that my children pastor used during vbs for his volunteers was "if you play with the kids you will be able to pray with the kids." This is so true once the child learns that they can have fun and trust you they will have confidence that they can talk to you openly. And at that time they will ask you to pray with them and help them understand the Bible as it would relate to their situation. On a side note Paul I loved this game. My kids on Wednesday night love it. I did change it up a little bit. I call the game Bible. On left side of the line it is "Old" on the right side of the line it is "New", then I had a twist when I say "Bible" the children put on foot on each side of the line. Thanks again for the idea of a great game

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Thanks for the insight Kevin. :)

[@shenhaphomashen5848]

I'm goin to use this games for tomorrow youth service time. Thank you sir for the nice games I love it👍 continue to bring more games👍🙏

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Thank you so much. I'll keep doing my best.

[@4everKsweets]

Thanks for the idea played this today with my youth group and they thought it was funny , everyone had fun, i made it a bit difficult later on but telling them to hop only on one foot when switching to a side, it made it more funnier 😆 !

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Karen M You're welcome and good on you for improvising and making the game your own.

[@panda1435]

What an easy and fun game to get kids connected ! I liked all your videos, please keep it coming... !

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Will do! Thanks for watching!

[@Novellomom]

We play a similar game. It's called Father, Son, Holy Spirit. Father is to the left of the tape, Son to the right and Holy Spirit is straddling both lines.

[@carlyfleming1855]

Thanks for sharing, I'm going to try this with a YoungLife group tonight

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

You're welcome and awesome! Let me know how it goes.

[@dawnfromia]

Thanks for the idea! Don't even need a tape in our gym. There's already a line! THANKS!

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Dawn Lewis Awesome! Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@dawnfromia]

We played this version and the stomach and back version tonight and the students loved it!

[@saravannorman5347]

For those looking for a "reason" to play this game, I plan to use it with my sunday school class this week as we talk about John baptizing Jesus in the Jordan river. My class is K-2 and I am always looking for a movement game for them. Thanks!

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Awesome Sara!

[@dougcarle7745]

I play a similar game called “On your stomach, on your back” if they flinch at all when you call out 1 of the 2 command (1 - on your stomach or 2 -on your back) they are eliminated. Remind them to be honest... Play indoors or on grass Good for all ages.

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Excellent suggestion. Sounds like a good game to wear kids out. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mlleoko]

Thank you for the idea! Thank you! Thank you!!!! what is the music that you are using as a background???may I know ? Love from Korea

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Hey there, unfortunately, I do do not remember the music. The music was from KZbin. Thanks for watching!

[@Mlleoko]

@@discipleprojectoutreach still thank you so much! God bless you!

[@stevesaunders3]

Doing a series on Exodus 14. Gonna use the game leading to the thought / conversation, "Are you going into the impossible with God or turning back to familiar things.

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Sounds excellent!

[@troy2846]

I like it!!

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Glad to hear it.

[@marcoadams484]

The link you are talking... Where can I get it

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Here you go gumroad.com/l/jiKiw

[@roxyperson8328]

Our kids liked this game. Thanks for sharing.

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

My pleasure. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@vasubabubejawda9828]

tq for this game I'll use this game in my church

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Great! Thanks for watching.

[@davevincentsolmayor9038]

Thank you very much

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@marcusgore2009]

Seems FUN!!!! But what exactly is the meaning for this game? What is the lesson behind it?

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Marcus Gore Why do we eat? Why do we go on walks? Sometimes we do things for pure fun and joy. God made us for, among other things, to have fun and experience the joy of play. What you see here is a snapshot of fun during a whole weekend where there was preaching, praying and loving one another. Fun is what we had on our way to and during our most spiritual moments.

[@pradipakude5058]

Alertness

[@17scloud38]

@@pradipakude5058 i do agree

[@rhomoo4855]

Exercise in a fun way, jumping from river to bank :-)

[@barbarawitman5286]

By the way, your acronym should be REEL, because the word you are using is effect, not affect. Thanks for the game! We'll try it.

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Great observation! Thanks for watching!

[@jonesaul3774]

Really great game, enjoyed it 😇💪💯

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@justinrodgers9928]

There are actually people who think you shouldn’t play games at youth group? Might as well not have a youth group then.

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Well, I think you can have youth group without games, occasionally; but youth group should have some fun in it.

[@tamilstorys4021]

Finally got it 👍🏻

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Awesome!

[@ParneetKaurChemistry]

Real Fun😄

[@rhinerjamesroxasvalencia4072]

some more social games Elder.

[@TheMrJRM1990]

Jesus is Lord

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[@HowTo5min-co3ni]

So entertaining

[@johnjones393]

I must have missed the part in the video where you're preaching the Gospel to the kids. With all these gospel games, it's no wonder kids don't take church seriously.

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Thanks for chiming in SG33. Games are not the end all be all and are not only for evangelism but for fellowship as well. This particular video was filmed at a retreat, kids were already there and the gospel was communicated and many students relationship with the Lord was strengthened.

[@linza2345]

I totally agree with John Jones. I don't want to say you don't teach them the bible at all (you mention the devotional book at the beginning which proofs that you don't neglect teaching) But I want to be honest I am shocked if this is what youth groups do in America. I think these are not kids but almost grown up adults and they only behave like kids because our culture treats them this way. I was actually searching for a video from Voodie Baucham where he explains why youth groups in general are not biblical and this is how I found this video and also many other videos of "what to do in youth groups." all with playing games and "having fun" and "connecting" I don't want to offend you but the title of the video is "youth group game" not "Retreat vacation game" as you say it in your comment below, so it was intended to play in youth groups and I just don't thing that's what church is for- entertaining people but as John Jones said teaching Gods word. These games take all the seriousness out of the youth group. I know in my teen group we only studied the bible and it was great. We also had a good time and joy. I remember we talked about if we would be willing to die for Gods Glory- I just don't thing games fit in this very well. Again this was not to offend you as I believe your intention is good and that you really have a heart for reaching out to the youth otherwise you wouldn't do all these videos I just think this I not the right way. God Bless from Germany.

[@justinrodgers9928]

Why would he record that part? The point of the video is to show us the game. Obviously they don’t just play games at their youth group

[@picesisgreat]

That's a good keep contact with me.

[@luciennevifemseh6156]

Cool

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

Lucienne Vifemseh Thanks!

[@Chelltheworshiper]

Fun!

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Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@lara.kannah]

FUN!

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Kannah Mutia Thanks! And thanks for watching.

[@johnsubhash]

Thanks for the video brother

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You're very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@BrokenforJesus]

Can I get your mail

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Hey Kanna, all my connection info is on my About page. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for watching.

[@jefftube58]

Teach the kids the Scriptures. Games and other nonsense won't help them grow spiritually or know God intimately. Get rid of the games and teach them God's Word.

[@discipleprojectoutreach]

You watch one video and assume I am saying we should only play games with kids and not scripture? Do your homework.

[@coachburnett4707]

You would have youth group at your church that kids would probably not want to go to if all you do is teach the Word. Children have a short attention span and need stimulation to keep it. You can teach God's Word through games and activities. Great job Mr. Turner!

[@josephcenatus6085]

@@discipleprojectoutreach don't give him attention because he's looking for it you are doing the right thing to keep the kids happy when they come to the youth group