preteen game - Life Saver Swing | Preteen Ministry Bible Lessons

Life Saver Swing

Here is another fun, easy and exciting preteen game. We got such a great response from the last game, Marshmallow Toe Relay, we decided to share another one. Enjoy!

Possible Topics: Determination, Persistence, Focusing on Jesus or Keeping Your Eyes on Christ

Possible Bible Verses: Hebrews 12:1-3; James 1:12; Galatians 6:9; Romas 2:7; Hebrews 10:36

Supplies

One piece of string (about 2-3 feet long) per two players

One Life Saver candy (the gummy ones work best) per two players

How to Play

Break up preteens into groups of two. Tie a Life Saver on the end of a string 2-3 feet long. The other end of the string goes in the mouth of one player, who swings their head around attempting to get the Life Saver in the mouth of their teammate. The player attempting to get the Life Saver in their mouth cannot use their hands. Once in their mouth, the player bites off the Life Saver from the string. The team that does this first wins.

Next, Discuss the following questions

What did you like about that activity? Explain.
What was difficult about that activity? Explain.
What can this activity teach you about persistence (or perseverance, focusing on Jesus, keeping your eye on Jesus, etc)?

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