Game Description
How fast can you pass the balloon?

Game Materials

• Two inflated Balloons of equal size
• Chair for each participant

Game Preparation
Make a circle of chairs facing inward, one chair for each participant

Game Play

1. Divide the group into two teams of equal number.
2. Have each team sit in a circle of chairs, alternating so that every other person is on the same team.
3. Each team is given a balloon. (Place the balloons on opposite sides of the circle.)
4. At a given signal, the balloons are passed in the same direction from person to person belonging to the same team.
5. The balloon must be relayed between players of one team as they are positioned in the circle while not hindering the opposing team.
6. The objective is to see if one team can move its balloon from player to player at such a speed that it overtakes the balloon from the opposing team. If this happens one point is scored and the game begins again.
7. To make it more difficult, add variations:
   • Change the direction in which the balloon must travel
   • Make each player sit on his/her right hand
   • Make each player sit on his/her left hand
   • Each player must pass the balloon behind his/her back

Discussion Ideas

• Is Christianity a circular cycle or a straight line?
• Is the Christian faith a race or a leisurely walk?
• Is our Christian faith a competition where we try to catch up to pass others?
• What are some of the things that we pass along to others in our Christian Faith?
• What are some things that have been passed on to you regarding your faith?
• What are some of the most important spiritual truths for you? How did you learn them? What difference have they made in your life? What difference could they make in a another person’s live if you were to pass it on?
• What are some of the things that you have passed on to others? What was the result?

Take it to the Next Level
Choose one spiritual truth regarding your faith that you are going to pass to someone else this week. Send them a postcard, an sms, an email, make a phone call, or talk to them in person. Let them know why it is important to you and that you want to share it with them!

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