Every four years (and maybe every two if we add the winter Olympics), we gather our families in a night of creativity and friendly competition. This year the families went above and beyond in every category of this special night.
I have had a couple of people ask about what “events” we had, so I am going to share our info here. These events are usually simple games with the main going being family teamwork.
I would love to hear your ideas if you do a family Olympics.
This year we wanted to continue focusing on families by providing an experience they wouldn’t soon forget. So we found this fantastic, inexpensive Easter escape room guide and purchased the download. We gave this project to one of our interns and set her free. She soared.
We had initially just scheduled five escape rooms for two nights, beginning with one every 10 minutes. When our sign-up genius filled up almost immediately, we knew we needed to add more time slots. We then added a third night and a sixth room. We ultimately had over 50 families participate. Here are just some of the things they said:
The Empty Tomb Breakout was a great family event…double bonus that it was an evening centered around Jesus!
Thank you for putting together the empty tomb escape room. What a blast and such a great way to start Easter week. I know that even when you love it, ministry is exhausting. So I just wanted to say you are making a difference in the life of my kids! Thank you.
This was awesomely special. What a memory we will never forget. Thank you so much to everyone that made this happen. It was legit.
Check out our recap video made by our amazing administrative assistant below. You really get a feel for the night.
I would love to hear what special events you did for Easter week. Share in comments.
recently i was asked by church leaders to write an article about VBS family night. this special night gives us a great opportunity to reach the whole family. so, i came up with five specific ways you can make sure you engage families at your next VBS family night.
I was recently asked to write an article for churchleaders.com giving ideas for faith-centered Easter basket gifts. I wanted to share that link here. Click the pic below to check out 23 of my favorite resources.