Sahara Detailed Breakdown
Monday
Sermon: Who is Jesus? Lesson 1
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Activity: Hoop Relay
On “GO!”, the first player from each team runs to the tossing line (or up to the pole), aims, and throws their item into one of the 5 baskets.
The player only gets 1 toss per turn, so they must decide:
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Go for an easy 1- or 2-point shot?
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Or take a risk and aim for 4 or 5?
After their toss, the player runs back, tags the next teammate, and rejoins the line.
Continue until everyone has gone once or play a set number of rounds.
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Order of Service​
Tuesday
Sermon: Who is Jesus? Lesson 2
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Activity: Red Light Green Light
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When the leader says “Green Light!” (or shows the green sign), kids move forward (run, walk, drive, or waddle like cars).
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When the leader says “Red Light!” (or shows the red sign), everyone must freeze immediately.
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If someone keeps moving after red light is called, they:
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Go back to the start (for older kids), or
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Take a silly detour like spinning in place (for younger ones).
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First player to reach the finish line wins the round and can become the next Traffic Officer.
FUN “TRAFFIC JAM” VARIATIONS:
1. Yellow Light!
Call out “Yellow Light!” = move in slow motion
Super fun to act out and adds variety to the game!
2. Traffic Jam!
Shout “TRAFFIC JAM!” and everyone has to:
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Stop and honk like a car (“beep beep!”), or
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Turn around in circles like they’re lost, then get back on track
3. Obstacle Course Mode
Add cones, tunnels, or hula hoops between start and finish — players must obey lights while navigating a "road" full of silly obstacles.
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Order of Service​​
Wednesday
Sermon: Who is Jesus? Lesson 3​
Activity: Freeze Musical Chairs
Start the Music
Kids dance around the chairs — silly moves encouraged!
Pause the Music
When the music stops, kids must:
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Freeze immediately, just like in Freeze Dance.
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Then try to find a chair to sit on.
One player left standing?
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Either have them do a fun challenge to get back in (like hopping or spinning),
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OR let them stay in and remove another chair to keep the game moving (great for younger kids who don’t enjoy being “out”).
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Order of Service​
Thursday
Sermon: Who is Jesus? Lesson 4
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Activity: Fishing Relay
The first child walks up with their pole and tries to catch one fish.
Once they catch it, they carry it to a bucket or basket and drop it in.
Then, they return the pole and go to the back of the line (or sit down).
The next child takes their turn
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Order of Service​
Friday
Sermon: Who is Jesus? Lesson 5
Activity: Ball Pit Party
Turn on music and let the kids dance, wiggle, and roll around in the pit.
Toss the balls gently in the air
Treasure Hunt
On “GO!”, let a few kids at a time enter the ball pit.
Their goal: Find as many rubber ducks and chickens as they can!
Once they find one, they bring it back to a basket or to a leader.
After a few minutes, rotate in the next group.