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When Jesus spoke, it came alive. He did not make yawning lectures with many abstract words but often used pictures. We humans love pictures. Pictures are easier to memorize. Pictures illustrate something and pictures can be remembered - especially when they have something to do with our life. And the pictures which Jesus used, had to do with his audience. Let us take the parables of the kingdom of heaven (Matthew chapter 13) as an example. A whole chapter where Jesus talks in images to the people and his disciples. There were many farmers among the audience and that is what the parables of the fourfold field are aiming at - the word which does not only fall on good soil or the image of the enemy who sows a seed which destroys the good seed. Then there were also housewives, for whom the image of the leaven is just right or then also the fishing net, which of course fits for the fishermen in this region at the so-called Galilean Sea - the Sea of Galilee.

But if we now ask ourselves which image Jesus probably used as the very first one, it seems to be not so easy at all. And if I'm going to ask it that way, it's certainly not one of the ones I just mentioned. That's true. The parable of the fishing net is the closest to our image, because it is also about fishing. Now, of course, it rings a bell with most people. It is about the incident when Jesus was passing by the Sea of Galilee and saw Peter and Andrew in the boat and called out to them, "Come, follow me. I will make you fishers of men!" An incident that is actually familiar to many of us. But I think it's worth looking at a little more closely:

Here you will find a spiritual concept, a semester program on the topic of "Ernst Tanner Helimission" and other interesting information (including videos).

Ernst Tanner is a Swiss missionary and helicopter pioneer who has had many exciting experiences with God, people and helicopters over the years. His lively stories can be found in the books Todesschatten and Mehr als ein Abenteuer (both on the Helimission homepage). There are also video clips of various stories to match the afternoon's theme.

The stories are ideal for a semester with a focus on young adult technology (see semester program).

Here you will find a semester program on the topic: "Bomb". From a chase with a bomber to a "bomb party", everything is included.

A little game to illustrate that we should look to God and not to the people around us.

Plaster masks can be used for a theater or as decoration. Find out how to make them here.

Indoor and outdoor play possible with up to 10 children

Game idea of the Jungschar FMG Wetzikon

A funny song with movements.

The song can also be sung simply in dialect.

"The project method is the method of methods," says M. Golpelwar, an expert in youth work.

The top projects have been tried and tested in practice and have been well received in the relevant teen clubs, teen groups of the Jungschar etc.

Here you will find a spiritual camp concept and a weekly plan on the theme of "Gypsies."

Taster afternoon of the Jungschar Benaja Seedorf with:

- ropeway
- big rope bridge
- picnic

Experiencing history: Hebrews/Egyptians with the plagues that go with it

"A good picture is worth a thousand words; a bad one must be explained in a thousand words." You have many options with good photos. Here are a few ideas:

Achtung, Fertig, Paulus: Here you will find a weekly plan on the topic "Achtung, Fertig, Paulus" and some pictures, as well as a short review of the fall camp.

Program for 10 days children's camp of the FEG Zurich.

Semester program presented as iPhone apps, Jungschar Weingarten

The theme of the messages is "the land beyond the Grand Canyon". Life with God is compared to a land where there is new life, new hope (thoughts from the Wild West).

Kehlhof "Wild West" youth group

For leaders in children's and youth work, it is certainly one of the most beautiful tasks to promote and use the gifts that God as Creator has given to each person. It is truly glorious to see how the Lord has placed them in individual human lives and very regrettable how much lies fallow that could actually be used for the good of all.

Here you will find a spiritual camp concept and a weekly plan on the subject of "King Arthur".