GROUP DYNAMICS

The Strength of Family

This is a group reflection activity, everyone should understand the importance of
to be together and firm in the promises of Jesus. We are one with you, in the love of our Father.
Material - Kite Line, String, or something of the sort.
In practice - Distribute 1 piece of the line (or the chosen object) to all participants, then
ask each one to split the piece in half. After that, ask them to join the two parts together and
try to break it again. (Notice that the line will be harder) and so on, until
they can no longer break the line.
Conclusion - The conclusion is that the closer we are, the harder it will be to break us.
to bring us down. We are a family, we must walk together, because alone we are easy targets of
they will be shot down.

Guardian Angel
The objective of this activity is to encourage interaction among the group participants, so that everyone can
get to know each other better and take care of one another.

Material - None, Only 1 paper, 1 pen, and 1 shoebox.

In Practice - At first it is like a secret friend, take the names of all the participants,
highlight and put it in a shoebox. Then ask each one to take one.
paper (but it doesn't count with your own name). So make everyone say who took it, etc.
The role that each one drew will be the person you must take care of 'be the guardian angel', you will
interact with this person every day, ask how they are, how their day was, pray for the person and
etc.(learn to pray)
Conclusion - This dynamic helps people to detach from their circle of friends, strength
for people to socialize with others and thus eliminate that famous 'clique'.

Stronger Together
The goal is for everyone to understand the strength of when we are united as one unit.
Material - Sulfite paper, toy ball.
In Practice - Make a circle, take the paper and ask someone to tear it. This is very easy.
everyone will be able to tear the paper. So take the ball and wrap it with the sulfite paper. Place
all sorts of papers around the ball.
Conclusion – The ball represents the Holy Spirit of God, the paper represents us. When we are
together and united in Christ, there are no obstacles that can stop us, we are stronger, but
when we are alone without Christ and without our brothers, it is of no use, we easily become
knocked down and taken down by the enemy.

Gospel in Pieces
Material–None
In practice - Each participant receives a passage from the Bible, ask everyone to try to understand what
it is being addressed and how you can bring this into your daily life. After that, everyone
participants must share each word and have a discussion about each topic.
Conclusion - The goal is for everyone to try to apply in their life the role they received, so that each
Find a way to apply it in your life.

Title: HOW DO I SEE MYSELF?

Objective: To show that God does not see the matter, but rather the disposition of the heart.

Material used: Paper and Pen

Dynamic: Give a piece of paper and a pen to each participant
Ask them to draw on that paper how they see themselves. Set a time of 5 minutes.
At first, there may be a certain impasse. Tell them that it is nothing artistic, but,
just a way of self-vision, and with that people start to let go and begin to draw.
After they finish, ask each one to analyze their drawing and see if it really looks like
they will notice very little resemblance, as they are not professional artists and sometimes even
they disappoint.
In the end, the objective is explained: To show that regardless of how we see ourselves, whether beautiful or ugly,

whether fat or thin, whether white or black, God does not see us that way.
God sees the heart and the willingness towards Him and His work.
No one can draw what it really is, but God can!
Application: Question: How is your heart?
Title: A GUIDANCE!
Objective: To awaken the ability to assist someone.
Materials used: Paper, Pen, and adhesive tape.
Activity: Take several pieces of paper and write a profession on each one.
Next, gather the participants and stick one of these papers on each person's back with adhesive tape.
without the person knowing what is written.
Then, explain that through imitations and mimics, another person will try to say that
The profession is written on the paper. If it's difficult to understand, also ask another person for help.
It is not allowed to speak, only to make imitations and mimics.
As soon as the person finds out what is written, take the paper off their back and stick it in front.
this will try to help other people.
The participant who comes in last has to perform a task, which must be done beforehand.
combined.
Application: To provide relaxation and integration of staff, due to having a good
movement and exchange of help.
We must live integrated and assisting one another.

MEANINGLESS RESPONSE!
Objective: Relaxation
Material used: Paper and pen
Dynamic: Take several pieces of paper and write a question on each of them with your
respective answer, preferably, absurd questions. For example: What would you do if
was walking down the street and someone mistook him for a madman and tried to have him committed to a
Asylum? Answer: I would run away screaming.
Do this on as many papers as necessary so that one is delivered to each participant.
without any question being repeated (all must be different from each other). Once that's done
gather the participants in a circle and give a paper to each person.
The game is as follows: starting with the person to your right, tell them to read your
question, but the participant in turn answers, with the response of 'your
paper.
Then this participant who answered the previous question asks their question and who
respond is what is to your right, and it continues like this until everyone has asked their question and
given your response.
The game is quite lively, as the person gives their answer to another person's question.
that has nothing to do with it and the laughter is inevitable due to the questions being
funny.
Application: Pay attention to what is communicated to you.
THE GLORY IS THE LORD'S!
Objective: Get to know each other.
Material used: Toilet paper
Dynamic: Let's go to a camp
No one can take anything except a piece of toilet paper.
Then the roll is passed from hand to hand and everyone takes the piece of paper they think is necessary.
Having done that, the meaning of the joke is revealed! Each piece of paper that remains between the perforated sections.

(serrated), represents a part of the person's life.

So, the person highlights the paper telling facts about their life and throws the paper in the trash.
Application: How many things the Lord has done for us!

IT'S EASIER THAN I THINK!

Objective: Relaxation
Material used: Cup and pen cap
Dynamic: A pen cap is placed inside a cup.
Without using hands, one by one, must try to take the lid out of the cup.
After everyone has tried, the person who is playing puts water in the cup, succeeding.
so take off the lid.
Application: God always has an easier way out.

NEVER IMAGINARY!
Objective: To promote the entertainment of the participants through conversation.
Material used: Paper with phrases and pencil.
Dynamic: Each member of the group receives a role with phrases like: 'I snore when I sleep',
“não sei nadar", “nunca viajei de avião”, etc.
From the signal, they look among the participants for those who identify with some of the situations.
Don't forget to establish a number of people that need to be found. E.g. Half
two participants of the group.
Finding, they ask for your signature.
Whoever finishes first is the winner, that is, reaches the stipulated number.
Application:
Getting to know each other.

WE ARE A BODY!
Objective: To show that we are part of a body, where one is different from the other, but each one has
its importance in maintaining the quality of the family of Christ.
Materials used: Cardboard, colored pencils, and scissors.
Dynamic: The group should be divided into groups of four people.
A piece of cardboard is distributed to each group.
Each group is responsible for drawing a part of the human body (it should come on the poster).
written to which part of the body the drawing refers), without looking at the others.
They would have to draw the ears, which results in totally disproportionate drawings.
In the end, the pieces are put together and the objective of the game is revealed.
Application: In human eyes it is imperfect, but in God's eyes it is perfect.

I WISH THAT!
Objective: Relaxation and identification with one another.
Materials used: Paper and pen.
Dynamics: Each member is given paper and a pen.
Tell him to write what the person on the right should do.
After writing, the paper must be passed and read.
The paper is returned to the one who wrote it and asked to carry out their own request.
Application: Do not wish for others what you do not want for yourself.

TOGETHER!
Objective: Relaxation and interdependence.
Material used: Papers with the necessary words already written.
Dynamic: Gather all participants in a circle.
Give each one a sheet containing a word, for example: for one, a sheet written 'house';
for another, another sheet written 'car'; and so on 'pineapple'; 'yellow'; etc.
Then explain to them that: 'We will tell a story' starting with the leader and giving
sequence with the participants. Leader starts: "I bought a 'HOUSE' for 'x' reais... and the next
must continue... "and in the garage of this house there was already a 'CAR'...
...I thought I had made a good deal, but in reality, I bought a
PINEAPPLE
Continue the story until all the words are finished.
Application:
Together, as the Body of Christ, we can build, change the history of our home, neighborhood, city,
state, nation...

WHAT A THING!
Objective: Emphasize that empowerment comes from the Lord.
Material used: Paper
Dynamic: A sheet of 60 cm x 80 cm is distributed to a group of four people.
You are asked to place your feet on this sheet.
After this first step, fold the sheet in half and again place your feet, like this.
subsequently.
Application: What was heard the most was: How? This won't work!!! The solution is to stay calm and have everyone in the group.

we will sit on the floor and place our feet one over the other on the paper.

There will always be a solution when God is in control.

Title: ATTENTION!
Objective: Relaxation.
Material used: None!
Dynamic: The leader or facilitator should gather all participants in a circle and explain to them that a
Each time, he must repeat everything he does in the same sequence.
Whoever makes a mistake will leave the game.

The leader starts with just one action and then increases it as the team repeats.
Start: The leader CLAPS, then, one at a time (starting from the leader's right) claps.
Then, the leader CLAPS HIS HANDS AND WINKS... And everyone repeats...
Here comes the game, until the actions are so many that people start to forget some.
and they are leaving.

Application: Attention and perseverance to defeat the enemy.

Submission to the Lord, to the leader.

QUALITIES!
Objective: Reflect on generosity and selflessness.
Materials used: Boxes and chocolates.
Dynamic: The leader or facilitator prepares a box with several boxes, one inside the other.
In each box write a quality. E.g. Male servant or Female servant.

Deliver this box to someone as if it were a gift.

The person opens the first box and finds written one of the qualities, in this case, SERVANT.
The person who received it chooses another person with that quality to give the gift and so on.
subsequently.
The last box should say: 'GENEROUS'.
Whoever receives this box will find a box of chocolates, and since it is generous, it will share with
the rest of the group.
Application: Serving others is our mission.

Title: IT IS WRITTEN!
Objective: Reflection on diligence in reading the Holy Bible.
Material used: Paper and pen.
Dynamic: A paper with a message or task should be distributed to each person.
E: Read carefully: "Step on the foot of the person next to you."
The term 'Read carefully' must be included in all messages.
Application: Reflect on what you read, be attentive to what God asks of us. Most of
participants besides reading, execute the message, SO, why not execute what is written
in the Bible?

WALKING TOGETHER!
Objective: Reflection on the need we have for each other.
Material used: String.
Dynamic: Form pairs and tie one person's leg to the other person's leg, and they need to run to
reach the goal without breaking the thread.
The leader must establish the objective to be achieved in advance.
Application: To know that in the body of Christ we are different, but we have the same objective.
Let us be patient with the brothers.

TEMPTATION!
Objective: Prepare yourself for temptation.
Material used: Roulades, cakes or another type of sweet.
Dynamic: Two well-decorated and filled roulades or cakes on a table to attract attention.
attention of the members.
They are exposed throughout the entire meeting.
The members were awakened by the sight of something beautiful and with an appearance of good.
Some become inattentive in the meeting because of the sweets.
Application: Observe the members during the meeting and show that temptations arise.
all the time, anywhere and looking good.
That everything has a time, place, form, and purpose to be executed. And that often outside
this becomes sin. Ex. Sex.

PRIORITIES!
Objective: Assess your priorities
Materials used: Paper and pen.
Dynamics: Distribute paper and pen.
Each one draws the center of a daisy (flower) on their paper and puts their name in the middle.
Some words are presented to the group, which will be the petals of the flower. E.g. Parents, siblings, friends,

future, God, etc.

Then each one starts to draw each petal proportionally to the time and the way that one
the word is important to you.
Application: Reflection: Which petals were larger: And why? Is this correct?

Title: REACTION!
Objective: To know oneself better.
Material used: Paper and pen.
Dynamic: Each member is given a role written something, for example: you are too ugly - you
it is worthless - you are... It is requested that you read.

Each one is asked what someone’s reaction would be if they addressed them that way.
Some responses come up like: 'I would punch', some would have no reaction, others would be
only upset, others would "show the weight of the Bible", and still others would tell to look in the
mirror. In summary, negative reactions in general.
The leader should ask them to be honest in their answers.
Application: The question is raised: Is this the reaction that God expects from us, as
Christians? Shouldn't we have shown the love of Jesus instead of retaliating?

I'M GOING TO TRAVEL!

Relaxation and reinforcement of the study theme.
Material used: None!
Dynamic: Choose a password word related to the theme of the ministry or study.
Repeat the phrase: I am going to travel and I will take... Completing with the number of words equal to

number of letters in the password or choosing words that start with each one with one of
letters of the password word. Ex. If the word is L-O-V-E the sentence can be the following: ... I will take:
Rice, Pasta, Oregano, and Soft Drinks or I will take Avocado, Apple, Eggs, and Cream Cheese.
Continue until someone can identify the secret.
The participant who discovers the mechanism of the game must say: ... I am going on a trip and I will take [ ]
(completing properly according to the password you are using).
If you are correct, say: Very well, you may travel. Continue like this until everyone or most of them.
discover the secret–the password.
Being attentive is very important in the Kingdom of God.

SURPRISE!
Objective: To show that God always has something for each one of us.
Material used: A box–Papers with task–CD/DVD player
Dynamic: Prepare a little box with funny, varied tasks and seal it well.
Arrange the group participants sitting in a circle.
The little box should be passed from hand to hand until a signal is given or the sound of a music stops.

suddenly.
Whoever is with the box at the moment the signal is given must take out of the box.
a paper and execute the prescribed task.
The game continues as long as there are papers in the box.
Application: When least expected, something may happen or a new task may arise.
your mission.

MESSAGE WITH THE LETTERS!

Objective: Express friendship, value my brother.
Material used: None.
Dynamic: The leader organizes the participants in a circle.
Whoever starts the game says: I love my friend with 'A' because they are 'A'tentive.

The following should say: I love my friend with 'B' because it's 'B'ondoso or anything else
quality that starts with B.
And so on.
Those who make mistakes are out of the game OR there may be freedom for the person to state a characteristic they have.

I love you because you wear ???

Application: Seeking virtues in the brother.

PRANK!
Objective: Relaxation.
Material used: Sheet with instructions.
Dynamics: Distribute a sheet with the following instructions to each participant: This sheet should
be turned face down, the participants should not read the content until the signal given by the leader.
Instructions:
Read all the instructions carefully.
Greet your brother on the right.
Tell your leader that he is nice.
Give a kiss to the youngest child in the group.
Jump five times on one foot.
Clap eight times.
Shout: Jesus! I love you!
Hug someone who is between 25 and 30 years old.
Say Good Night to three siblings.
Feel and say it out loud: I love all of you!
Remain in absolute silence.
You don't need to complete ANY task. It was just to read. But, stay silent and do it.
a signal to your leader, notifying him that you have finished.
Congratulations on the attention.

Application: Before taking any action, ponder, think, reflect, read, so as not to do anything.
anticipated and reap unexpected results.

IN OUR HOUSE!
Objective: Relaxation and submission.
Material used: None!
Dynamic: The leader in the center of the circle gives orders that everyone tries to imitate.

Only orders that begin with the phrase: 'In our house' will be imitated.
The leader says: 'In our house, everyone puts their hand on their head.'

In this case, everyone will imitate the leader. If, however, he says, 'Everyone walk around the house,' no one will imitate.

So, I didn't say: 'in our house.'

The leader starts by giving orders speaking slowly, and gradually, speeds up the orders.
Application: It is necessary to speak the same language and to observe the given orders.

TITLE: BEST OBSERVER!

Objective: Train observation.
Material used: None.
Dynamics: The leader chooses an individual or splits the group to guess what the modification has been.
in the other case, the chosen one must be absent from the place.
There is an observation period before leaving, during which there will be modification and upon return,
one minute to find out what change occurred. The person has two chances.
The modification can be made in the position of the participants, in the clothing, in the shoes, in the facial features,

in objects, etc.
Application: Observation leads us to better assessments and consequently, better decisions.

RHYME!
Objective: Relaxation and identification with the theme of the biblical ministry, message, study, etc.
Material used: None.
Dynamic: The leader starts by saying a word.
The following should say another that rhymes with the first.
THE GLORY IS THE LORD'S!
Objective: Get to know each other.
Material used: Toilet paper
Dynamic: Let's go to a camp
No one can take anything except a piece of toilet paper.
Then the roll is passed from hand to hand and everyone takes the piece of paper they think is necessary.
Having done that, the meaning of the joke is revealed! Each piece of paper that remains between the perforated sections.

(serrated), represents a part of the person's life.

So, the person highlights the paper telling facts about their life and throws the paper in the trash.
Application: How many things the Lord has done for us!

IT'S EASIER THAN I THINK!

Objective: Relaxation
Material used: Cup and pen cap
Dynamic: A pen cap is placed inside a cup.
Without using hands, one by one, must try to take the lid out of the cup.
After everyone has tried, the person who is playing puts water in the cup, succeeding.
so take off the lid.
Application: God always has an easier way out.

NEVER IMAGINARY!
Objective: To promote the entertainment of the participants through conversation.
Material used: Paper with phrases and pencil.
Dynamic: Each member of the group receives a role with phrases like: 'I snore when I sleep',
“não sei nadar", “nunca viajei de avião”, etc.
From the signal, they look among the participants for those who identify with some of the situations.
Don't forget to establish a number of people that need to be found. E.g. Half
two participants of the group.
Finding, they ask for your signature.
Whoever finishes first is the winner, that is, reaches the stipulated number.
Application:
Getting to know each other.

WE ARE A BODY!
Objective: To show that we are part of a body, where one is different from the other, but each one has
its importance in maintaining the quality of the family of Christ.
If the orange falls, the game will continue from the point where it fell.
The group that finishes first will be the winner of the game.
Application: Dedication and perseverance must be part of everyday life.
Identify the orange with the theme of biblical ministry.
Prepare one or more prizes, e.g., a basket of oranges.

MY AUNT DOES NOT LIKE BONES!

Objective: To show that with very little, a relationship can fall apart.
Material used: None.
Dynamics: The game leader asks the following question to each participant:
My aunt doesn't like bones, what would you give her?
Each one in turn should respond with the name of some food, in whose word it does not
const the letter 'O'. For example: Salad.
The participant who makes a mistake by saying the name of any food with the letter "O" will be excluded.
the game will continue as long as there is motivation.

Application: A changed letter and lack of perception make a difference in a relationship.

SWAP!
Objective: Relaxation and freedom in relationships
Used material: Various objects
Dynamic: The leader organizes two groups.
Each group should have its own place to change positions, twelve things used at the moment.
After three or four minutes, the leader gives a maximum of 5 minutes for one group to locate the other.
the changes that were made.
Example of changes: changing shoes, glasses, jewelry, etc.
The winner will be the group that discovers all the changes made or the one that discovers it in
deadline, the largest number of exchanges made.
Application: Appearances change from one moment to another.

FOOTWEAR ENDURO!
Objective: Show that each one has their individuality.
Material used: None.
Dynamics: The leader divides the group into two.

Pass a large bag or box, collecting all the footwear from the participants.
The leader will take the shoes to another environment where he will mix them, tie them, swapping.
colors, models, making it as difficult as possible to identify the respective pairs.
The group that is shod first will be the winner.
Note: Visitors should not feel pressured to participate.
Application: Despite individuality, one can live in communion without major problems only
with a little patience.

DO YOU LOVE ME?

Objective: Create identification.
Material used: Sufficient space for movement.
Dynamics: All participants should sit in a circle.
The leader does not have a chair to sit on. When starting the game, he addresses a member of the
circle and ask: "Do you love me?"
The person should respond: 'Yes, I love you'!
The leader asks: 'Why'?
The participant will respond: 'Because you wear glasses', for example (something used by the
person who asked the question or some characteristic of her). Here it is assumed that she wears glasses.

The moment you say you love because "you use such a thing", everyone in that circle who also
they are using the same object should change places, including the leader should try to sit down.
Those who are left without a chair continue the game, approaching another participant and making them
same question: "Do you love me?"
The fun continues as long as there is motivation.
Application: We love each other for different reasons, but the main one is because we are brothers in the Lord.

Jesus.

Title: MIMICRY!
Objective: Relaxation and fixation of a biblical story.
Material used: Papers with words.
Dynamic: Provide in advance small papers with words that will be used during
the meeting; gathering; ministry.
They can also be biblical characters, biblical scenes, animals, objects, etc. and put some.
blank papers to create suspense.
The participant takes a piece of paper and acts out what is written for everyone to guess.
The best mime may receive some prize.
Application: Gestures and attitudes can express more than words and can communicate ideas,
feelings, biblical truths, and many other things.

AUNTIE'S JOURNEY!
Objective: To show the consequences of a mistake and the difficulties they bring us.
Material used: None.
Dynamic: The leader starts by saying, 'My aunt came from America and brought a radio.'
My aunt came from America and brought a radio and a book.
My aunt came from America and brought a radio and a book and a horse.
Thus, successively, until someone forgets and alters the sequence, in which case they will leave the group.

you will pay a gift, a task to be established.

Application: Every mistake has a price to be paid, but the greater price has already been paid by Jesus.

PARTY IN HEAVEN!
Objective: Learn about the way to go to heaven.
Material used: None.
Dynamics: The leader invites everyone to go to a party in heaven and gives an example of how to enter.
At this party. He says: "My name is Antonio, I enter the party with a parrot."
The following tries to enter the party with something, and the leader will say whether or not they can enter.

The key is the first letter of the participant's name. The game continues until most people figure it out.

secret to getting into the party.

Application: There is one and only one path to reach the target.
In our case, the path always begins with the 'J' of Jesus.

RESPONSE!
Objective: To teach respect for God's rules.
Material used: None.
Dynamics: The leader approaches a person in the group and asks them to answer the questions with
words that start with any letter to be indicated by him. Ex. João: Give answers starting with a
letter 'R'
Your name? Ricardo
- Profession? Radio broadcaster

Where are you from? River

Where are you going? Ribeirão

Any hesitation in the response (which must be spontaneous) or wrong answer excludes the individual.
of the group.

Application: Observe what is requested, live in the fear of the Lord.

BALOON BURST!
Objective: Relaxation.
Material used: Filled balloons and string.
Dynamic: Choose about 8 to 10 volunteers.
Everyone receives a balloon tied to their ankle.
Each one must take care of their own while also watching out for the opponents and keep their balloon.

untouched.
Application: Take care of what God has given you.
Identify the balloon as something precious, like a gift from God.

GINCANA!
Objective: Unity.
Materials used: Various, depending on creativity.
Dynamics: The leader forms several teams with an equal number of participants.
Each team will choose those who will represent them in the various events.
It involves completing tasks such as: egg and spoon race, filling a water bottle,
threading the line through a needle, running with feet inside a sack, inflating a balloon with air, eating

an apple, etc.
The team that scores the most points will win.
Application: Working as a team, forming one body.
Teamwork leads to victories.
Teamwork values and utilizes our differences.

RABBIT GAME!
Objective: Relaxation and exercising different roles.
Material used: None.
Dynamic: The participants, hand in hand, pair up to form the rabbit burrows.
Inside each burrow, a participant is placed who is the rabbit.
The leader commands the game and ends up without a hat.

When the animator shouts: "Rabbits, change your hole." All the rabbits leave the hole and look for.
enter another hole.
When the animator shouts: 'Tocas, change of rabbits', the 2 people who form the den must
to dismantle the burrow and form a new one, like a new pair.
Or the animator can shout: "Changing everything."
Whoever is left without a hat or a pair will be the person who will give the commands, in the sequence of

joke.
And so on, until the group loses the motivation for the game.
Application: Flexibility to the new situation or challenges.

FRUIT SALAD!
Objective: Relaxation.
Material used: None.
Dynamics: The whole group should sit in a circle.
Next, the leader will give the name of a fruit to each participant. (the same name can be
repeated for another person).
Next, the leader, in the center of the group, calls out the names of some fruits.
Those with these names should present themselves at the center, to which the leader says: "Salad of "
fruits
When saying 'fruit salad', everyone looks for a place to sit, including the leader.
Whoever is left without a seat will continue the game.
Application: There is a place for you in the kingdom of God. Don't miss this opportunity.

SECRET!
Objective: Work as a unit.
Material used: Various objects.
Dynamic: Several objects are hidden.
The group is divided into several teams.
It is ordered to search for the hidden objects.

The team that finds the most objects will win.

Application: Working in a team.

SPEED IN DRESSING!
Objective: Cooperation with others.
Material used: Creativity.
Dynamics: Everyone in a circle.
The leader explains that he has a rubber ball in his hand.
It is an imaginary ball. Everyone participating should be asked if they see it.
(supposedly the only crazy one is not the leader). This explains the game: you need to throw the ball to
a companion, but first the name of the companion must be said, who receives the little ball,
mention another name and throw it.
If you don't know someone's name, ask.
The leader can say at any moment, that he is no longer a rubber ball, but a ball of
volleyball.
The gestures of throwing and receiving should be in accordance with the weight and size of the object.

The person who receives can exchange the object, saying, for example: 'Well, it's no longer a ball of
"volleyball, is a chicken." Making gestures he says: "Cesar, grab the chicken."
It is an opportunity to unrestrict the group, with creativity and body expression.
Application: Flexibility in unexpected situations.
PAIRS TO SHARE!
Objective: Cooperation and new relationships.
Material used: Puzzle pieces.
Dynamic: Distribute children's puzzle pieces or memory game pieces in advance.
mixed up. On command, each one seeks their pair and everyone will have a moment to
share and get to know each other better.

Application: Normally when forming pairs or groups, people gather by affinity and
this icebreaker aims to foster new relationships in a normal and relaxed way.

DOMINO!
Objective: Unity
Material used: Domino.
Dynamic: Distribute the domino pieces randomly and at the command signal, everyone tries to
to fit each one with its skin in hand.
A joyful and fun atmosphere will be created.
Application: God always prepares someone to be connected to you.

CREATING HISTORY!
Objective: Discover and/or develop creativity within the group to solve situations.
Material used: None.
Dynamic: The previously designated leader starts with a story and the next person continues and
and so on until the last one.
The basis of the story may be linked to the theme of ministry.
Application: It will depend on the development of the story and the theme of the ministry.

SINS!
Objective: To raise awareness of the importance of confessing sins.
Materials used: A large bag and filled balloons.
Dynamic: Prepare a garbage bag in advance and put several filled balloons inside it.
One must pass the bag from person to person, and each will mention a sin and
bursting a balloon with a pin or toothpick, until completely empty the bag.
Application: When we confess our sins, God forgives us and our burden becomes lighter.

MASKS!
Objective: Take off the masks.
Materials used: Cardboard masks, which can or cannot be drawn with faces
specific.
Activity: Prepare simple masks made of paper in advance.
As the people arrive, they are putting on the masks.
At first, everyone finds it strange, but soon they get used to it. This is how it happens with us in relation to

to sin. We gradually get used to it and if we don't confess it, it will become part of our lives.
Daily. In the end, each one will mention a sin and remove their mask.
Application: When we confess our sins, we are removing the mask before God and
also from the brothers through a life of daily confession.

IQ - IRRITABILITY QUOTIENT - ANGER TEST!

Objective: Identify your level of vulnerability to anger.
Material used: List of questions and scoring.
Dynamics: Here is how to measure your IQ in 25 potentially disturbing situations described
below.
In the space next to each incident, using the simple scale below, calculate the degree to which it
would infuriate or provoke:
0–I would feel little or no disturbance;
I would feel a bit of disturbance;
2–Moderately disturbed ficaria;
3–I was quite irritated;
I would be very angry.
1–You unpack an electrical device that you just bought, plugged into the socket and discover
that it doesn't work;
A mechanic charges too much for a repair made and you can do nothing about it;
3–You are reprimanded while the actions of others go unnoticed;
The car gets stuck in the mud or sand;
5 - You are talking to someone and they do not respond;
6–Someone pretends to be something they are not;

You struggle to carry four cups of coffee to your table, someone bumps into you,
spilling the coffee;
You hung your clothes, but someone knocks them to the floor and doesn't pick them up;
9–You are followed by a salesman from the moment you enter the store;
10–You make plans to go somewhere, but the person you were going with cancels at the last minute.
moment and leave him alone;
They make jokes about you or mock you;
12–Your car broke down in the middle of the street and the person behind you won't stop
to honk
13 - You accidentally take a wrong turn in a parking lot. When you get out of the car, someone
shout, saying: Where did you learn to drive?
Someone makes a mistake and blames you;
15–You are trying to concentrate, and the person next to you keeps tapping their foot;
16–You lend a book or an important tool to someone and they don't return it;
17–You had a busy day and your roommate complains that you forgot about them.
to do something that was promised;
18–You are trying to discuss something important with your spouse or partner who is not giving you
opportunity to express your feelings;
19–You are talking to someone who insists on discussing a topic about which little is known;
20–Someone interrupts a conversation you are having with another person;
21–You need to get somewhere urgently, but the car in front of you is going at 40.
hour in an area of 70 per hour, and you cannot surpass it.
22–You step on a bubblegum.
As you pass by a small group of people, they mock you;
In the rush to get somewhere, you ripped your best pants on an object.
sharp
25–You use the last credit to make a phone call, but the phone hangs up before you
finish typing and you lose the credits.

Now that you have finished Ira's inventory, you can calculate her IQ.
Make sure you haven't omitted any of the items.
Punctuation:
The amount of anger and disturbance that you generally feel is quite low. Only small.
percentage of the population will have such a low result.
46-55 – You are substantially more peaceful than the average person.
56-75 - You react to life's disturbances with an average amount of anger.
76-85–You often react angrily to the disturbances of life. You are
substantially more irritable than the average person.
86-100–You are a true champion of anger and are afflicted by frequent, intense reactions.
furious feelings that do not disappear quickly. You are likely harboring negative feelings.
after an initial insult has passed.
You may experience frequent headaches caused by tension and high blood pressure.
Your anger can often get out of control and lead to impulsive and hostile outbursts that the
sometimes it puts them in difficulties. Only a small portion of the adult population reacts so
intensely as you.
Application: God strengthens and empowers us to produce the fruit of the Spirit.
When we confess, we can be set free.
In the preaching of the Word, practical steps for victory will arise.

GAINING TRUST IN GOD!

Objective: Gaining confidence in God and in the brethren.
Material used: Buckets full of water - blindfolds
Dynamic: A volunteer is requested to come to the center of the circle.
Several buckets filled with water are placed near him and his eyes are blindfolded with a scarf.
Next, he is asked to walk around the room without any help from those present.
Then he will be guided and advised by the other brothers.
Application: Alone we feel lost and directionless. It is very different when we can
to count on the body of Christ to support us.

TWO BLIND MEN!

Objective: Assistance.
Material used: Blindfold.
Dynamic: Two blind people, one trying to guide the other.

One can use sunglasses, canes or blindfolds.

Application: One blind person cannot guide another blind person.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER!

Objective: To receive the love of God through the brothers.
Material used: Blindfold.
Dynamic: Make a circle with the group members, with a volunteer in the center, with the
blindfolded eyes. This member turns a little and points to someone who declares a word to him
of blessing. Having done that, switch places with him.

Application: We all need to love and be loved, bless and be blessed.

COATS OF ARMOR!
Objective: To bless the next one.
Material used: Cardboard, colored markers.
Activity: Make a cardboard coat of arms for each member of the group.
Vertically write each name with colored pens.
Pass the crests one by one and each person writes something for their brother in the letters of their name.

In the end, each one reads what was prophesied or declared about their life.
Wonderful
Application: Bless the brothers by recognizing their gifts and talents, learning to praise and
encourage.

WALKING IN THE LIGHT!

Objective: To show that in the world there are many voices and it is necessary to be careful.

Material used: Bell, blindfold.

Dynamic: A bell (seal) is hung showing the target to be achieved (path, will)
of God).
Some volunteers, one at a time, participate with blindfolded eyes trying to reach the target.
While some speak the right way, helping, others hinder it, making it difficult to arrive at
target.
Repeat several times.
Application: To make clear the difference between being in the world without direction, without discerning right from wrong.

wrong, and to be in the light.

DREAM HOUSE!
Objective: To present your dreams to God.

Materials used: Paper and pen.

Dynamic: Distribute paper and pen to the participants and ask them to write their name.
Next, ask everyone to visualize their dream house and start drawing it.
on that paper.
After one minute, say to stop the drawing and pass the paper to the person on your right.
This will continue the design already started, according to the house of your dreams.

Repeat this action about five times, always passing the drawing to the person next to you.
right, that is, each one will continue the drawing of five different people, changing
completely the initial project.
Having done that, ask everyone to take the sheet with their name and check if the drawing is of
according to your dream.
Everyone will notice that the drawings are totally different, because they were drawn by
several people.
Application: If we receive Jesus and allow Him to change us (heart and character), we will
for sure, it will surprise us, because not always what we dream for our lives is in
the plans of the Lord. (Proverbs 16:1).

NOTING THE POINTS!

Objective: To get to know each other.
Material used: Copies of this game.
Dynamic: Distribute the following sheet to each person in the group.
Give the instructions: Look at your siblings for two minutes and write next to each of them
affirmatives below, the name of the one that most closely resembles each of them. Then, ask
each one, whether you got it right or not.

Note the number of points.

ACTIVITY: Name
Likes to cook
Wakes up in a bad mood
Do you know how to make coffee?

Do you practice any sport?

Do you play any instrument?
Do you want to go skydiving?
Doesn't like salads
Slept Sunday afternoon
Has a pet
Sings in the bathroom
Read one or more books per month
Has a good memory
Does not like elevators
He snores when he sleeps

Dad when he sleeps

Total correct answers
Application: When we truly communicate and get to know each other more.
we dispel prejudices and false ideas or confirm surprising truths.

Faith and Life

Objective: To show that faith must be linked to reality and community participation.
Material: 3 cups with water and 3 Sonrisal (effervescent).
How it works
The Sonrisal is our faith, the glass of water is the community;
In the 1st glass, place the closed Sonrisal on the outside of the glass. Isn't our faith just like the
Smiling, closed off and indifferent to the community? Is our faith perhaps alienated?
In the second glass, place the closed Sonrisal inside the glass. The Sonrisal is in the water, but it does not...

mixture. We are within the Community, but are we not closed off to our neighbor who
Does it ask us for help? Do we not live an individualistic faith?
Open a Sonrisal and mix it with the water from the 3rd glass. The Sonrisal will mix with the water and will

will transform into medicine. Our faith must be transformative, inserted into the community, must be
linked to the action.

FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD

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