Church Olympics | Week 3
Week 3 of the Church Olympics is full of action as the guys compete in the Wubble Bubble Bat Ball and the Giant Slip-N-Slide Bobsled.
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This one-year series, perfect for 4th-7th graders, is designed to engage families with fun games, exciting challenges, and Bible stories that teach about the love of Jesus.
Small Group Instructions
Section 01Materials: • Supplies: A small obstacle course or simple physical challenges (e.g., balancing on one foot, relay race with an egg on a spoon). • Game / Objective: Have students participate in the "Olympic Challenge," where they compete in fun mini-games. Discuss how each event requires focus, effort, and discipline, similar to training for the Olympics.
Compare training for Olympics to the Christian journey—how we, too, are called to be disciplined, to persevere, and to keep our eyes on the prize, which is eternal life with God.
Training for the Race Discuss 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, where Paul compares the Christian life to a race.
Just like Olympic athletes, Christians must train spiritually through prayer, reading the Bible, and living a life of faith.
Running with Purpose:
• Emphasize that athletes don't run aimlessly—they have a goal. As Christians, our goal is to live for Jesus and to help others know Him.
• Discuss the importance of having a purpose in our faith journey. How can we stay focused on our spiritual goals?
Endurance and Perseverance:
• Just as Olympic athletes face challenges and setbacks, Christians also face difficulties in life. However, with faith and perseverance, we can overcome these challenges.
• Share stories of Olympic athletes who have overcome obstacles, and relate them to the challenges we face in our Christian walk.
• Encourage students to think about what their "prize" is—eternal life, a closer relationship with God, or impacting others for Christ.
• Pray for strength and perseverance for the students in their faith journey, asking God to help them stay focused on their spiritual goals and to run the race with purpose and discipline.
