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Middle School Gathering Resources: Listed by Category

Below are the Middle School Gathering resources listed by category for you to use for confirmation, youth group, Sunday school or more!

Middle School Gathering Resources:


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Safety Guidelines  
Song Ideas
All Middle School Gathering Videos Created by LYO
All Middle School Gathering Resources (PDF, Word, PowerPoint Slides)
Logos
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Arrival Activity:
       Arrival Activity Instructions
       Nametag Handout (8 per page)
       Nametag Handout (1 per page)
Games:
       PDF: 
Games Option 1
       Word: Games Option 1
       PDF: Games Option 2  
       Word: Games Option 2 
Crowd Participation Game:
       PDF: Crowd Participation Game
       Word: Crowd Participation Game
​

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Faith Talks by LYO:
​       Emily Bohnsack
       Brady Johnson
       Else Madsen
       Anna Pancoast
       Autumn Pollock-Shimer
       Emma True
Speakers:
       Keynote Speaker: Joe Davis  
       Sermon with Bishop Amy Odgren
​

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Learning Cluster 1: Overview of Apostles' Creed
PDF: Discussion Guide
Word: Discussion Guide
Video: Apostles' Creed Overview

​Learning Cluster 2: Overview of Apostles' Creed
PDF: Discussion Guide
Word: Discussion Guide
​Handout: Apostles' Creed
Handout: What I Believe
​Video: The Creed
Video: "We Believe" by the Newsboys

Learning Cluster 3: First Article (God the Creator)
PDF: Discussion Guide
Word: Discussion Guide
PPT: PowerPoint to Use with Learning Cluster 3
Video: "Do Something" by Matthew West
​
Learning Cluster 4: First Article (God the Creator)
PDF: Discussion Guide
Word: Discussion Guide
PPT: PowerPoint to Use with Learning Cluster 4
Video: Reflections in a Mirror
Video: Realities of Middle School Life
Video: The Balloon Skit
Video: "You Say" by Lauren Daigle

​Learning Cluster 5: Second Article (Jesus)
PDF: Discussion Guide
Word: Discussion Guide
 
​Learning Cluster 6: Second Article (Jesus)
PDF: Discussion Guide
Word: Discussion Guide
Video: Jesus is Coming to Dinner Video
Script: Jesus is Coming to Dinner

​Learning Cluster 7: Third Article (Holy Spirit)
PDF: Discussion Guide
Word: Discussion Guide
Video: Holy Spirit

​Learning Cluster 8: Third Article (Holy Spirit)
​PDF: Discussion Guide
Word: Discussion Guide
​Video: Holy Spirit Video
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Family Time:
       PDF: Family Time Discussion Guide
       Word: Family Time Discussion Guide
       I Believe Handout
       Flip Flops
       Question Mark 

Personal Time with God:
       Instructions
       Journal
       PowerPoint
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Picture
Liturgy Script and Instructions
PowerPoint
Song Ideas
Sermon with Bishop Amy Odgren
Apostles' Creed Video
LYO Benediction
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Ideas for Hour-Long Learning Blocks:


There is no right or wrong way to use these resources! Below are some ideas to start your creative thinking on how resources might be used.
Option 1:
Choose 1-3 Games
Choose a Learning Cluster

Option 2:
Crow Participation Game
Song
LYO Faith Talk
Song
Keynote Speaker

Option 3:
Worship 
Include an LYO Faith Talk

Option 4:
Choose a Learning Cluster
Personal Time with God

Option 5:
Choose 1-2 LYO Faith Talks
Choose a Learning Cluster

Option 6:
Choose a Learning Cluster
Family Time

Option 7:
Keynote Speaker
Family Time

...the options are endless!

How else might you use these resources?
For Sunday worship?
For high school ministry?
For Adult Bible studies?
For young adult gatherings?
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