fun – The Reflectionary

Can You Guess? Look, See, Pray

July 28, 2022

Why are we doing it? Two good reasons: 1. it’s fun and kids deserve fun; 2. It’s about Jesus and kids deserve to hear about His special love and life. … More Can You Guess? Look, See, Pray

Zoomable Pancake Olympics + Ash Wednesday at Home Resources

February 9, 2021

Pancake Olympics Here are some great ideas for family / youth group fun for Pancake Day (Feb 16th in 2021), adapted for Zoom meetings. Also, Ash Wednesday at home – how do do your own ashing, with lots of links and resources. There’s still time to get your copy of The Big Story, Lent devotions … More Zoomable Pancake Olympics + Ash Wednesday at Home Resources

Christmas Round Up

October 12, 2020

Yes, yes, I know. It’s only mid-October, but there are only 74 sleeps until the big day. Here is your festive round-up of resources for Advent and Christmas, perfect for your Messy Church, youth groups, crib service and school festivities. Christingle Christingle Bingle Oh yes! Bingo for your Christingle! Keep everyone engaged from tots to … More Christmas Round Up

Christmas Carol Bingo

December 20, 2019

Oh, OK then. You twisted my arm. Here’s a fun little extra for your Christmas enjoyment. Christmas Carol Bingo sheets – use them at home or at a party, for a give-away after a crib service (or even during a crib service!) or for family fun when you are so stuffed with turkey that you … More Christmas Carol Bingo

Christmas Resources Round-Up!

December 9, 2019

Round-Up of Resources Here’s a picture of last week’s post, Christingle Bingle, in action, and click [this link] to see a video of the final moment. Such fun! (Seriously, click the link, and make sure the sound is up!) Thank you to Casey Cross for the pictures and video. Casey says, “Thank you for this! … More Christmas Resources Round-Up!

Light Party does Science! (Part 4) Crafts

October 9, 2018

We can have a lot of fun with all types of glow-in-the-dark sciency stuff, while thinking about how God is the source of all light and we can shine his light out. Here are lots of ideas for a light party with a science twist, such as luminous letters, fluorescent food, and glow stick (naturally) … More Light Party does Science! (Part 4) Crafts

Light Party does Science! (Part 3) Games

October 9, 2018

Active Intercessions – Some Ideas

June 6, 2018

Here are some ideas you could use for intercessions in Messy Church, All-Age Worship, assemblies, youth clubs etc. Salt Prayers Following Jesus’ instruction to be salt in our world, have map of the world or of your country or your town and a bowl of salt. Invite folks to come forward and sprinkle salt on … More Active Intercessions – Some Ideas

John 15:9-17 I Chose You

April 30, 2018

John 15:9-17 ‘Chosen’
A mathemagic trick and script to illustrate ‘You did not choose me, but I chose you’.
Try it, you’ll be amazed! … More John 15:9-17 I Chose You