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Ideas for creative sidewalk art and games for Sunday summer activities, summer camps, or just to beat boredom. We also include instructions here on how to make your own sidewalk chalk on a rainy summer day.

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Isolated snowflakes drift silently through the bare trees; otherwise, there is silence. The snow swallows up all sound. The sun is reflected a thousand times in the snow. Here and there, you can make out animal tracks.

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I'll do it! I'm not doing it! Do I? I'm not doing it?

Going out, reaching out to others, takes overcoming. What will she/he think if I suddenly come and exemplify the faith or tell something about it?

I am not going to do it

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A pot of gold.
You can buy all kinds of oils and ointments at the store, but it’s much more fun to make them yourself.

Marigold (Calendula) is perfect for this. Plus, it soothes minor cuts and scrapes, and you can also enjoy using it in the bath or as a massage oil.

Experiencing Nature with the Kids – a few craft ideas that also work well as time-fillers, for example, if the sermon at a forest service runs a little longer than the children’s program.

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Not only "fun and action" are attractive for kids. A creative project needs a lot of effort - but the result is worth seeing!

Ideas for pre-evangelistic projects from practice. A field report from Langenthaler Jungscharen.

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Instructions for leaders on how to make two different types of Finnish candles on their own. Create a quick decoration using rainbow-colored corrugated cardboard.

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Craft Projects for Boys: Getting Creative with Cans, Nails, Carving Soapstone, LEDs, and Building a Rocket

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When the idea for a cross-country game is missing

... then why not try this one! It doesn't always have to be the spy game - right? Here the game is presented in the Fischer variant, but of course it can be adapted as you like.

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We come across many numbers in the Bible. Several of these numbers mean more than just a number.

In this Wiki, we’ll try to decipher their meanings.

Flowers aren’t just for the garden or for a vase on the table—you can actually eat some of them. It sounds strange, but did you know you’ve probably been eating them all along?

There are actually many more than you might think. If you look closely, you’ll find that there are tons of edible flowers.

Discover the world of edible flowers!

This devotional marked the conclusion of a Pentecost retreat on the book of Esther. The entire theme was explored from the perspective of how God works between the lines in this book.

Estimating distances takes some practice, but is worthwhile - especially in orienteering and outdoor programming.

Bet: You can't estimate the length of five 50-lappers strung together to within 10 mm?

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In this article, you’ll find a creative idea for how to visually demonstrate loyalty and devotion.

  This example is by no means intended to replace the Bible, but only to serve as a way to illustrate certain aspects of Scripture. This creative tool can teach only a part of divine truth. You can find other creative approaches on this website.

Putting out fires is fascinating—so is preventing them

Adrenaline and fun are guaranteed in the following game! 

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“Hiking is a miller’s delight”
... but, unfortunately, a source of frustration for so many children. And yet we plan a hike at almost every camp. I firmly believe that if we leaders are enthusiastic about an activity, design it to be child-friendly, and prepare it in detail, it can become a joyful experience rather than a frustrating one.

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Devotional/Lection: Off Through the Desert—More Than Just a Story

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