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The goal of BESJ ministries is to win young people for Jesus and the church  and to intentionally nurture them.

Even the smallest thing which we consider unimportant can make a huge difference in the world.

The story of Noah's Ark is told in this theatre from the point of view of the animals. They have to decide if they want to believe Noah and the promises of God and go on the ark, or they stay on earth like the other spotters. For them the decision has far-reaching consequences, once they are on the ark there is no going back. At the same time, each animal has its own character traits and a different opinion about the ark.

The drama has a lot to do with trust and faith in God's promises. It is meant to bridge to our own faith lives. Do we trust God 100%? Are we already on the ark or are we about to be?

The play is written in beautiful Bärndütsch and is peppered with numerous little gags. It was written for a Pfila, so it is also expandable.... ;)

You youth leaders do an outstanding job! I think it is great with what passion and commitment you often fight Saturday after Saturday for children and teenagers in your age groups!

Nobody will deny that the Ameisli, Jungschar and teen work costs something. But - who is going to pay for it? The youth leaders? The church? Sponsors? Or simply donors? 

Jungle leaders contribute much to the building of the house of "church" as "builders."

Where and how do they help?

As obvious as this statement seems, it is often disregarded in practice. The expectations of the congregation, the youth group and its leaders are often very high (something similar can be said about the other branches of children's and youth work)

- Effects of coordination and communication internally and externally

- Methods to improve coordination and communication in the community

Youth groups working with the national church should definitely consider some specifics

The search for the perfect community

"Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy." (Deut. 19:2)

"The hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father also seeketh such to be his worshippers." (John 4:23)

Wish:

Our youth group is well integrated into the congregation and our work is appreciated. We are comfortable in the community!

A creative form of prayer where everyone participates and has fun

This article corresponds to the BESJ annual focus 1993:

Worshiping God:

Youth group - church

What do we mean by a project?

Project programs aim to meet the needs and interests of teenagers, or simply to pursue certain pursuits over a longer period of time, where active participation / design is required. 

Teens create one or more circus shows

We organize a soapbox race with as little effort as possible. This can spur the teens and kids to build their own soapboxes.

Our Jungschi organises a schoolboy floorball tournament for the local area

Rodeo on spring-loaded wooden buck with saddle for teen group occasions in the village / neighbourhood

Take charge of and conduct worship with the entire teen group from A-Z.

Each teen and leader is involved and put to work according to their gifts.

Building rafts and navigating rivers and lakes is considered by many to be a dream outdoor experience and is associated with exciting stories such as Tom Sawyer. This article will discuss different types of raft building, as well as how to implement them in Jungschar work.

How to print a t-shirt with teens?

Here are the instructions: made easy!!

The teens create their own newspaper. The newspaper is supposed to be their mouthpiece, which comes (as much as possible) uncensored to the public.

The aim of the Gelateria is to create a cosy place where young people can be together in an informal way. It should be a cheap alternative to the Beizenbesuch and allow contacts

During all four seasons, we draw various comparisons to us humans based on nature:

Spring - preparation
Summer - growth
Autumn - harvests
Winter - rest

- Introduce games - play

- Conduct an entire tournament at the end of the game period

Who WILL BE GAME KING?

Basic Idea/Objective:

To learn about new sports with the teens and use them as spiritual comparisons in devotions.

Teenies can participate in a self-chosen interest group for a certain period of time. They work actively and propose project topics themselves, e.g. foreign cooking

If you want to make a movie with a group of teens over a long period of time, you can use the script you already have or opt for your own book or story.

Over the course of the year there are many dates for parents, children and leaders. These are often linked to school holidays and other church events. So it is worthwhile to keep the overview with a simple representation. 

Hunger, persecution, lack of perspective was for centuries a reason to leave the known Europe and seek the new happiness in the land of unlimited opportunities.

Brother Yun is a Chinese evangelist who has greatly influenced the house church movement in China over the past 4 decades. His hunger for a Bible after his conversion at 16, his vision to spread the gospel, and his perseverance in prayer are exemplary and well suited for a semester program for young people with 7-14 occasions. After years of living in prisons, Brother Yun now lives in Germany. His vivid stories have been written down in the book "Heavenly Man" 

5against5 known as a TV show (family quiz) is suitable as a quiz game in the afternoon or as an evening show on the occasion of an anniversary or parents' evening. The preparation for it is time-consuming, especially if the questions are created by yourself.

The Megaton is about making a film using the simplest means possible and within a 'normal' programme. Can be shown at parent or information night. All teens should be engaged in the process.

Discover God's plan!

Learn the sequence of events in the Bible from creation to Revelation and make your own Bible panorama. Look at salient points in the story and use a particularly important point for devotion.

The text from Luke 19:11-26 (the entrusted pounds) is to be thought through and experienced practically. During the set time, a certain amount of money is to be multiplied in a creative way. The money collected is to go to a social or missionary cause.

For publicity locally, regionally or nationally of the teen group in church, at crusade, at graduation

See also Create article video

Locally, regionally, or nationally, create teen group performances at church, crusade, graduation party

Encourage the teens' existing creativity and let it come to fruition by planning, designing and realising a joint project. It is possible and makes sense to let the teens themselves work out the type and execution of a project in the competition. The joint realization of the project should lead to a sense of achievement, which encourages more creative activities (project can be combined with public relations!)

"A good picture is worth a thousand words; a bad one needs a thousand words to explain it." With good photos, you have a lot of options. Here are some ideas:

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 every human being. It is truly (Lord)ly 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. 

"Project method is the method of methods," finds M. Golpelwar, an expert in youth work.

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

Plaster masks can be used for a theater or as decoration. Here you can learn how to create them.

A fun song with movements.

The song can also be sung simply in dialect.

Here you will find a spiritual concept, a semester program on "Ernst Tanner Helimission" and other interesting info (incl. videos).

Ernst Tanner is a Swiss missionary and helicopter pioneer who has had many exciting experiences with God, people and helicopters throughout his years. His vivid stories can be found in the books Death Shadows and More Than an Adventure (both on the Homepage of Helimission). There are also video excerpts for various stories to go with the afternoon theme.

The stories are perfect for a semester focused on young adult technology (See semester program)

Here you will find a semester program including a spiritual concept on the theme "In an inflatable boat on the ocean".

In the Rubber Dinghy on the Ocean is familiar to many as a childhood audio book. It is the story of a group of 8 US Army personnel who become lost in the Pacific Ocean due to a technical malfunction and are eventually forced to make an emergency ditching. With the ditching begins the exciting fight for survival where it can go around the earlobe or a Schnitz orange.

The audio book "Im Schluchboot uf em Ozean" is still available in various bookstores.

Attention, Ready, Paul: Here you will find a weekly plan on the theme "Attention, Ready, Paul" and some pictures, as well as a short review of the conducted autumn camp.

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