Every church is different, but for us, we find Sunday nights are the best for our big program. We aim for this to be where we pull new kids in and have fun and give a bit of a lighter message. During this time, we go for an energy level that I refer to as "The edge of no control" or TEONC for short. Alright, I never really say TEONC.
Really, we are never in real danger of things getting out of hand, but we want kids to feel excitement and unpredictability. Nothing is better than when we get kids pumped up to start the night and then play a game that goes horribly wrong in a great way. For example, one day working at a small country church, one of my leaders called and said, "We should play pin the tail on the donkey." What I did not realize is that he meant on a real live donkey. When it came time for the game, this big old goofy redneck youth councilor and the special needs councilor came in to the youth room dressed out in ponchos and sombreros and talking really bad Spanish accidents. The game was ridiculous and totally did not work, but kids were pumped up and told their friends.
There is a time to be solemn, but realistically, Church is supposed to be a place of joy. Jesus is great and gives joy. So don't let your house of worship every be dreary or seem unexciting. It does not give the the character of God to your students. So be sure to keep your enthusiasm and energy up!
-Schutte
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