Introduction:

Welcome to the Friendly Game Time student worksheet! In this activity, we will explore different scenarios related to Church Basketball Ministry for Children that are biblically based. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and critical thinking skills to solve various problems and challenges that may arise during friendly game time.

Examples:

• Example 1: You notice that one of the children is feeling left out during the game. What biblical principles can you apply to include them and make them feel welcomed?
• Example 2: During a game, a player on the opposing team starts to exhibit poor sportsmanship. How can you respond in a way that reflects the teachings of the Bible?
• Example 3: A disagreement arises between two players on your team regarding a call made by the referee. How can you help them resolve the conflict peacefully and in a manner that aligns with biblical teachings?
• Example 4: You are in charge of organizing a friendly game time event for the children at the church. How can you ensure that the activities and interactions during the event are rooted in biblical principles of love, kindness, and sportsmanship?
• Example 5: A child expresses feelings of frustration after losing a game. How can you offer support and encouragement while also emphasizing the importance of good sportsmanship and humility?
• Example 6: Real-world problem - You encounter a situation where a child is being bullied by a player from another team. How can you address this issue in a way that reflects the values of compassion and forgiveness taught in the Bible?
• Example 7: Real-world problem - The church basketball ministry is facing challenges in promoting inclusivity and diversity among the children participating. How can you work towards creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment based on biblical teachings of acceptance and unity?

Answers:

Answers will vary based on individual perspectives and interpretations of biblical teachings. Encourage students to reflect on the values of love, kindness, respect, and sportsmanship emphasized in the Bible when responding to the examples provided.

Friendly Game Time: Example Problems

1. Problem: If the team scored 12 points in the first quarter and 8 points in the second quarter, how many points did they score in total?

Answer: 20 points

2. Problem: If there are 5 players on each team and 2 teams are playing, how many players are on the court in total?

Answer: 10 players

3. Problem: If a player makes 3 out of 5 free throws, what is their free throw shooting percentage?

Answer: 60%

4. Problem: If the game starts at 3:30 PM and lasts for 1 hour and 15 minutes, what time does the game end?

Answer: 4:45 PM

5. Problem: If a team needs to score an average of 20 points per quarter to win the game, how many points do they need to score in total?

Answer: 80 points

6. Problem: If a player fouls out of the game after committing 5 fouls, how many fouls does each player need to commit to foul out?

Answer: 5 fouls

7. Problem: If the team's shooting percentage is 45% and they attempted 40 shots, how many shots did they make?

Answer: 18 shots

8. Problem: If the game lasts for 4 quarters and each quarter is 10 minutes long, how long does the game last in total?

Answer: 40 minutes

9. Problem: If the team is down by 10 points with 2 minutes left in the game, how many points do they need to score per minute to tie the game?

Answer: 5 points per minute

10. Problem: If a player's height is 5 feet 10 inches and they need to jump 2 feet to make a dunk, how high do they need to jump in total?

Answer: 7 feet 10 inches

1. Divide the children into two equal teams.
2. Designate a player from each team as the captain.
3. Explain the rules of the game, emphasizing fair play and good sportsmanship.
4. Start the game by having the captains shake hands and wish each other good luck.
5. Begin the game with a prayer, thanking God for the opportunity to play and asking for safety and fun.
6. Allow the children to play the game, encouraging teamwork and positive communication.
7. Monitor the game to ensure that the rules are being followed and intervene if necessary to teach a lesson in fairness.
8. Encourage positive reinforcement and praise for good plays and efforts.
9. End the game with a prayer of thanksgiving for the time spent together and ask for continued blessings on the children.

• Game 1: Bible Verse Relay
  1. Divide the students into teams.
  2. Prepare a list of short Bible verses related to teamwork, sportsmanship, or faith.
  3. Place the verses on cards at one end of the court and have an empty basket at the other end for each team.
  4. One player from each team runs to pick a card, memorize the verse, and run back to recite it to their team before the next player can go.
  5. The first team to correctly recite all the verses wins.
• Game 2: Pass the Faith
  1. Form a circle with the students, each holding a basketball.
  2. Start by reciting a Bible verse or a moral lesson related to teamwork and faith.
  3. Have the students pass the ball around the circle as they share something they have learned from the verse or lesson.
  4. Encourage positive reinforcement and supportive comments as the ball is passed around.
  5. Continue until everyone has had a chance to share and pass the ball.
• Game 3: Fruit of the Spirit Challenge
  1. Assign each student a "fruit of the spirit" (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control).
  2. Set up different stations around the court, each representing one of the fruits.
  3. Students must perform a task or answer a question related to that fruit before moving on to the next station.
  4. Rotate the students through the stations, reinforcing the importance of each "fruit" in their daily lives.
  5. The team with the most completed stations wins.