Help! Need Ward Activity Ideas - Page 2

pam · #11 (**permalink**) 10-12-2008, 12:16 PM

Well the original poster who started the thread may not need ideas any longer since the thread was started in 2005.

Moksha · #12 (**permalink**) 10-12-2008, 04:41 PM

Activities are always best that can involve all age groups. I always like the pot lucks.

Here is one I wish they would do in my ward: Give each of us a list numbered 1-10. Then have everybody talk to 10 people they do no know very well. They would have to write everyone's name they talked to down on the list.

paradisemom · #13 (**permalink**) 10-29-2008, 04:14 PM

Could I be given a script as we are doing this in our ward this year

ToniR · #14 (**permalink**) 10-29-2008, 05:41 PM

sure, i'd have to scan it in and email it to you.

paradisemom · #15 (**permalink**) 10-29-2008, 08:38 PM

How do I get this from you? Can I retrieve it from this location? Thank you for your help!

JameeKaye · #16 (**permalink**) 10-30-2008, 03:00 PM

My committee is also thinking about doing the Journey through Bethlehem. My bishop is worried that we will overdo things and our efforts will be meaningless. Those that have done this activity before, what things have seemed to work well and what has not? Also, what sorts of things have been used as food? I don't want to go completely Middle Eastern, but I wouldn't mind a pita sandwich and fruit as has been mentioned.

JameeKaye · #17 (**permalink**) 10-30-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Moksha

Activities are always best that can involve all age groups. I always like the pot lucks.

Here is one I wish they would do in my ward: Give each of us a list numbered 1-10. Then have everybody talk to 10 people they do no know very well. They would have to write everyone's name they talked to down on the list.

I had a ward activity once in which there was a list of things that were true or could be true about several members of the ward. Everyone was given a list of questions such as "Find someone who has traveled to Africa" or "Find someone that was an only child" or "Find someone that served in the military and name the branch". Then we all had to go around and actually TALK to people and find their name to write down (or have them sign the paper so no cheating). It was a lot easier to remember names of new families or people when we knew something about them other than a name. Then, of course, a prize could be awarded for the person or team that was able to find an answer to all the questions.

This questioning activity was combined with a luau and it was an excellent way for everyone to mingle. Even though I was a teenager at the time, I loved it - well maybe that was because a lot of people were asking for my signature because one of the questions was "Find someone with 10 children in their family". Not everyone can claim that one. LOL

ToniR · #18 (**permalink**) 10-30-2008, 04:20 PM

is there a way to leave a private message for your email address. I have no idea how to post it on this forum - its a few pages long.

tigerncubs · #19 (**permalink**) 10-31-2008, 07:09 AM

I am the ward activities director in Heidelberg, Germany. I think this is a great idea. Can you send the script for it?

SueKittel · #20 (**permalink**) 10-26-2009, 04:00 PM

Please send me the script for Night in Bethlehem, anyone... thank you very much!
Sue
sue@spibr.org