The Great Commission Race

Created by Tr. Ryan Cao

Bible Verse: Mt 28:5-10

Materials: Large Popsicle Sticks, Water balloons, Bucket.

Gameplay: 

1. Split cac em to even teams.

2. Each team member will pair up and grab 2 popsicle sticks each.

3. The pairs will then make a shape that can move and support 1 water balloon.

4. Each pair will then move the balloon across an area and place the water balloon gently into a bucket.

5. Once one pair is done and return back to the team, the next pair can transport 1 water balloon to the bucket.

6. The team with the most balloons at the end wins. Popped balloons do not count.

7. This game can be modified to include blindfolds and obstacles for a more challenging approach.

Goal: Cac em are representing the apostles  after discovering the Resurrection of Jesus. They were sent by Christ to travel far and wide to baptize the people which is shown by transporting the water balloons. At the time the apostles still had doubts if this was really Jesus and had their faith shaken. This is represented with the popsicles sticks as it takes a lot of concentration to keep them balanced and stable. Also teamwork is important as each pair depends and leans on the other for support. Jesus supported his followers and promised to be with them until the end of time and by doing this empowered the apostles to baptize the world in the name of God.