RAVES - TERM THREE

25th July
First Week Back

Back on Bean

This evening involved watching Mr Bean videos and enjoying various snacks that the leaders had brought. The youth leader shared about the programmes that were scheduled for the coming terms and youth were encouraged to bring their friends.
1st August
Mega Rave

Go Karting

The group were transported to a local go karting track where they raced in groups of four for about ten minutes each.
8th August
Gospel Rave

Blow Your Senses

The youth walked across to the local mall where they had to make recordings of various sounds, such as a burger frying, a car pulling off, etc, and take photographs of the group engaged in various activities. When they had completed all the tasks they assembled at a central meeting venue. The gospel was then presented to them.
15th August
Christian Rave

Pancakes

A number of hot plates were provided on which youth cooked their pancakes. They were judged for the best pancake, the highest flip, etc. A gospel message was presented that built on the concept of pancakes.
22nd August
Issue Rave

X-Rated

A guest speaker was invited to deal with the issue of sex and sexuality. It is helpful to divide the guys and girls into two groups and for part of the evening address issues that are relevant to each sex.
29th August
Mega Rave

Ten Pin Bowling

Youth were transported to a ten pin bowling place where they played in groups of four.
5th September
Gospel Rave

Undercover

A number of people were approached and asked to disguise themselves and position themselves at various places in the mall. The young people had to find them. A gospel message on being lost and found was presented.
12th September
Christian Rave

Plank Mania

Youth are dropped off five kilometers from the youth center and have to make their way back without being spotted by leaders who patrol the area in their cars. The youth are given different objects to carry back with them, such as a large plank, a dozen eggs, etc. They are also expected to collect a number of items along the way, such as: a bottle cap, a used car part, etc. Each small group is accompanied by a youth leader.
19th September
Issue Rave

Camp

The youth group's camp took place on this weekend. The theme was Get Real and the speaker used the following four sessions: get real with me the speaker; get real with yourself (self-image); get real with the opposite sex; and get real with God.
26th September
Last Week

St Elbows Fyre Party

This evening takes place at a flood-lit beach volleyball court, and will include a bonfire.


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