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Four Bible Games for Children
Relay Races for the Names of God 1

Names of God Bible games for children

Our Bible games for children relays use simple rules and common objects to reinforce the kids Bible lessons.

You’ll need plenty of masking tape to layout your relay. Boxes, yardsticks, balloons and paper plates are often used.


Here is a brief description of each Bible games
for children relay in the Names of God 1 Relay Pack:

  • Lesson 1, Intro lesson Kids aim and throw paper plate frisbee “eyes” into a window box
  • Lesson 2, El Elohim. Kids run a relay and draw a creation mural at the other end
  • Lesson 3, Jehovah. Clothespins and yardsticks reinforce that God is totally inde-PIN-dent!
  • Lesson 4, Jehovah – Shalom. Kids run then shoot marbles into a target

Here is a brief description of each Bible games
for children relay in the Names of God 2 Relay Pack:

  • Lesson 1, Jehovah – Nissi. Kids run, carry and hang cloth “banners” over Moses’ rod
  • Lesson 2, El Elyon. Kids bop balloons high in the air as they run the race
  • Lesson 3, Jehovah – Jireh. Kids carry (pretzel) sticks to the other end to place on the “altar”
  • Lesson 4, Jehovah – Mekkah. Kids “mold” shapes out of Play-Doh and carry to the finish line

Relay Races Help Kids Interact and Drop Their Guard Down

Names of God Bible games for children

Bible games for children Relay Races are a great way to get kids to interact, stretch out, reinforce the lesson and well, just be kids.

Relays are a great icebreaker and a way to get visitors involved and let their guard down.

Some kids hang back, are cautious and lack confidence to be able to do it.
They may choose not to take part in the relay. That’s fine, allow them to watch.

Some kids (like my very own child) are shy or they need to know they can be successful. Often, once they observe how it works on the first run they ask to play.

But, if a child is still not into it or maybe physically unable to participate, involve them another way!
Give them an important job to assist you and help run the game:

  • Keep score and/or keep time
  • Set up the course and maintain it during the game
  • Hold an object in place such as a basket or box that is used in the relay
  • Gather objects (like balls , Frisbees, balloons) and restock teams during or in between rounds
  • Monitor certain aspects of the game – for instance – making sure instructions are followed properly, fairly and completely
  • Assist younger players or anyone having difficulty with a part of the relay
  • Start players at the proper time

There are many ways for kids to assist you and keep the relay running smoothly! So if someone is reluctant to play – no worries. Offer another way to be involved!

Never hesitate to modify the Bible games for children rules or objects for safety, age appropriateness, skill levels or physical limitations. Everyone’s situation /facility is different.

If you create an alternate way to play – email us – we’d love to hear and we’ll post it on the website, modify the instructions or offer it as an optional way to play!

Safety Precautions

Always error toward safety with any Bible games for children. Use wisdom and common sense when you choose an area for a relay.
Some relays may involve water and in this case, should only be used on a carpeted area to avoid slips and falls.

Clear out the area as much as possible
Some relays may say, “run” – change this to a walk or fast walk according to your room layout, space available and kids involved, etc.
Keep kids in their team lanes to avoid collisions

Competition

Many people have strong feelings about bringing competition into Bible games for children. That’s understandable. It depends on how the kids Bible games are approached and monitored.

Don’t let them get out of hand! Instruct kids to help and encourage one another!

Do not allow any comments that are derogatory, demeaning or “trash talk”. Stop the game immediately if this occurs and remove kids from a round if necessary.

As an alternative to team competition – play as a large group – one team working together to achieve the lowest time in a round.

Add More Names of God Packs!
Expand Your Lesson Into Sunday Night or Mid-Week

Four optional Packs to choose from!

  • Skit Pack
  • Intro Pack
  • Relay Pack
  • Small Group Pack

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Build your Names of God kids Bible lessons with the Packs that fit your style, time frame and resources.