"The Games We Play" Series 2024

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“The Games We Play” Series Summary (July-August)
Baseball legend Babe Ruth said: “Life is a game like any other; we just don’t take it as seriously.”  Yet, the games we play can seriously enrich our lives.  From sports to puzzles, board games, and brain teasers, games can teach us important goals and strategies that can shape our faith.  Join us this summer as we explore wisdom in the games we play.


July 7
HIDE AND SEEK: When we play Hide and Seek, the players hide from a seeker.  The first hidden person the seeker finds becomes the next seeker.  In Luke 15:11-24, a lost son finds himself in his father’s love.  When were you welcomed at your worst?

July 14
CHARADES: When we play Charades, we take turns acting out a word or phrase without speaking so others can guess what the actor is representing.  In Matthew 1:18-20, Joseph shows his righteousness through his actions.  Name 2 things Christians should do daily.

July 21
JENGA: When we play Jenga, players take turns trying to remove a single block from a tower of blocks without causing the tower to topple.  In 1 Kings 19:1-18, the prophet Elijah tries to keep it together when his life is in trouble.  What steadies you when life is teetering?

July 28
MONOPOLY: When we play Monopoly, players take turns buying properties, paying rent, or drawing cards resulting in good fortune or jailtime.  The game continues until one player bankrupts all the other players.  In Philippians 4:4-9, Paul encourages us to persevere in hardships in the hope that God is near.  What imprisons you?

August 4
ONLINE COOPERATIVE VIDEO GAMES: When we play online cooperative video games, we connect beyond task-oriented conversations.  These games can also teach us about building community.  In Exodus 18:13-27, Moses learns the importance of teamwork.  How do you make meaningful connections?

August 11

CHUTES AND LADDERS: When we play Chutes and Ladders, our journey is aided by ladders up and interrupted by slides down, often with much laughter. Someone will gain the top first, but eventually all can follow. In Philippians 3:12-16, the Apostle Paul describes his faith journey and invites us to prevail with him.  How is your journey progressing?

August 18
SORRY: When we play Sorry, players race to be first to move all their pawns around the board.  If someone lands on a space occupied by your pawn, they keep the space, and your pawn must start over.  In Luke 9:51-56, the disciples want to reduce some rude people to ashes, but Jesus insists on showing restraint.  When did you want revenge?

August 25
JIGSAW: When we put together a jigsaw puzzle, we match misshapen pieces until all the parts make a cohesive whole.  In Genesis 12:1-4, God asks Abraham if he leave his familiar life in search of an unknown one that God will bless.  What unexpected changes have you experienced?

 

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