Suggested Programme Lineups | Faith Methodist Church

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1. Physical with restrictions:

2. Physical with minimal restrictions:

3. Virtual:

1. Physical with restrictions:

2. Physical with minimal restrictions:

3. Virtual:

1. Physical with (minimal) restrictions:

Play Doh / Clay Testimony
– Each person moulds an object meaningful to them, and shares the meaning behind it at the end. Organisers can mould an object that can lead into them sharing a testimony which can lead into the sharing of the gospel
Christmas Charades
– Standard charades rules. Kids can be split into separate teams. Different words / phrases can be acted out as individuals or in teams
– Can start off with words related to secular Christmas celebrations e.g. snowman, Santa Claus
– Finale / Bonus Round: Participants act out words related to the true Christmas story
– At the end of the game, explain what they have acted and share briefly about the true Christmas story
Falling Plates & Kintsugi Dish Craft
– Falling Plates
– Kintsugi Dish Craft
Christmas Skit

2. Virtual:

Escape Room
– Escape room to find the thief / killer
– Everyone ends up being guilty in some way, depicting how everyone sins and needs salvation
– Email gregorytengzj@gmail.com for more details
Play Doh / Clay Testimony
– Each person moulds an object meaningful to them, and shares the meaning behind it at the end. Organisers can mould an object that can lead into them sharing a testimony which can lead into the sharing of the gospel
Christmas Charades
– Standard charades rules. Kids can be split into separate teams. Different words / phrases can be acted out as individuals or in teams
– Can start off with words related to secular Christmas celebrations e.g. snowman, Santa Claus
– Finale / Bonus Round: Participants act out words related to the true Christmas story
– At the end of the game, explain what they have acted and share briefly about the true Christmas story
Falling Plates & Kintsugi Dish Craft
– Falling Plates
– Kintsugi Dish Craft
Christmas Skit

(Adapted from River Of Life Small Group)

PRE-PARTY PREP:

Choose a date
Call residents to find out if they will open their homes
Allocate 2 Small Group members to each home and invite another 3 neighbours (based on 5 visitors per family restriction)
If a few families open their homes, connect all homes via Zoom
Plan food menu

PROGRAMME:

6.30pm: Dinner With Residents

Make spiritual conversations, and engage in meaningful chats with the residents geared toward why we celebrate Christmas

7.30pm: Ice Breakers

Refer to Ice Breakers & Games for Kids / Youth / Adults / Elderly. Pick 1 or 2 suitable games depending on age
Pick games to play at the physical gatherings, and some to play via Zoom to bond between clusters

7.45pm: Christmas Skit

8.10pm: Carols Via Zoom

See 2. Christmas Carols
Choose 1-3 carols beforehand. Pick the music tracks and print out the lyrics for your guests

8.20pm: Blessed Draw / Gift Presentation

Small Group can sponsor gifts for blessed draw, OR prepare a meaningful gift for the family

TIP!
Refer to our AAB Visitation Guidelines for Dos and Don’ts when visiting residents to invite them to your party.

(Adapted from Evergreen Small Group)

Host a dinner for Adopt-A-Block (AAB) residents at Small Group members’ home(s)
Pick the AAB residents up and drop them off before / after the party to show hospitality during this Christmas season
Do crafts with them (refer to Outreach Activities: Crafts)
Put up meaningful Christmas decorations as conversation starters for sharing the Gospel (refer for ideas: Making The Most Of Jesus In Your Christmas Decor)

TIP!
Refer to our AAB Visitation Guidelines for Dos and Don’ts when visiting residents to invite them to your party.