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"GAME NIGHT AND WWJD?" by Carol Duerksen
YOUTH GROUP LESSON 65
MATERIALS AND ADVANCE PREPARATION:
1 This session will work best if you have youth who play video games that have violent elements. Halo is one example—you can ask youth for others. Arrange for the class to meet at a home or in your meeting space where you have the equipment to play the games.
2 Copies of the Winter 07/08 With Magazine or the article at the end of the session for each student.
3 Newsprint and markers
4 Paper and pens
5 Bibles

SESSION OUTLINE:
1 Play the games. Spend some time playing the game(s). Make sure everyone has an opportunity to play—not just those who are most familiar with them.
2 Talk about it. Was it fun? Did anyone feel uncomfortable? Why or why not?
3 Read “Why Mennonites Play Halo.”
4 Discuss: Do you agree or disagree with the article?
5 Ask students to find a place where they can be quiet and get into “their own space.” Then ask them to close their eyes. When everyone’s eyes are closed and it is quiet, say: I’d like for you to imagine something. Imagine that we are all here, playing the games just like we did, when someone walks into the room. That someone is Jesus. (Pause.) What do you think your conversation would be with him? What would he say? What would you say? (Allow time for youth to imagine this conversation.)


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