Activity: “Jesus Power Obstacle Adventure!”

Theme: Jesus gives us strength and energy to do what needs to be done, and He delights in our joy! Ages:3-5

Setup: Create a simple obstacle course in a grassy area or playground. Include stations like:

Jumping over “joy puddles” (hula hoops or chalk circles)

Crawling through the “Tunnel of Trust” (cardboard boxes or play tunnels)

Balancing on the “Bridge of Bravery” (a low beam or line of tape)

Running to the “Finish of Faith” (a flag or cross marker)

You can decorate each station with cheerful signs and symbols, smiley faces, hearts, suns, or scripture snippets like “Jesus gives me strength!” (Philippians 4:13).

Faith Connection:

Before starting, gather the children and say:

“Today we’re going to use our strong bodies to move and play! Did you know Jesus loves when we are having fun? He gives us energy to do hard things and helps us when we feel tired or unsure. Let’s thank Him for our bodies and the fun we get to have!”

After the course, sit together and reflect:

• “Which part was the hardest?”

• “Did you feel strong?”

• “Who helps us when things feel tricky?”

• “How do you think Jesus feels when we laugh and play?”

Optional Add-On:

Play a joyful worship song like “My God is So Big” or “Jesus Loves Me” while they run the course. You could even do a second round where they shout “Jesus gives me strength!” at each station.