For times in which you wish to involve your youth group in a ministry to the people in your community you can add this idea to your list of things to do.
On a day that is particularly hot go out and purchase a few cases of bottled water (Popsicles are another idea… make sure they’re frozen, though) and a couple bags of ice, and then place them in a some ice chests.
Choose a way to get your youth group name or church name on the ice chests for people to see. You can simply place it on a piece of paper taped to its front or let the students in your youth group find a creative way to display it.
Then, choose an area to visit in your community where large groups of people migrate to and/or participate in different sports or other physical activities. Some such places might include a skate park, or other community park/gathering place.
Once you have chosen and made it to your location have your students get into groups of three or more and give them a certain amount of time to offer and hand out the cooled water bottles to those in the park.
Make sure to give your students ideas of what to say to curious people who might offer them questions concerning their gesture of kindness.
Overall, this is great way for the teens of your group to get involved in sharing the love of Christ through their actions.
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