Olympics + Paralympics

The Olympics and Paralympics are unique sporting events, gathering the best athletes from nations across the globe. This celebration of athleticism is also a great opportunity for churches to include in their children's ministry, and cover topics such as perseverance, focus, team work, and running the race. 

2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles

• The Summer Olympics will be taking place between 14 - 30 July 2028
• The LA28 Paralympic Games will take place between August 15 – August 27, 2028
• Find out more about the competition schedule

Resources

• Discussion Questions - Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 (Parenting for Faith)
• ​Messy Church Sports Fun book and pdf download (BRF)
• Bible Passages with a Sports Theme (BRF)

Games

• Mini Olympic Youth Group Games (Youth Group Games)
• Minute to Win it Games (Children's Ministry Deals)
• Olympic ring toss relay with hoops and bean bags

Holiday Programmes

Champions Holiday Club (John Hardwick)
The five Bible stories are taken from the life of Jesus in the Gospels and link into the memory verses, which all come from the Epistles.

• Day 1: Direction: the boy Jesus in the temple
• Day 2: Distraction: the temptation of Jesus
• Day 3: Dedication: Jesus heals a paralysed man
• Day 4: Determination: Jesus’ death and resurrection
• Day 5: Decoration: Jesus’ ascension—alive and victorious!

The ideas in this book can also be adapted for all-age worship, junior church and after-school/midweek clubs.

Media

Download this video here 

Sports Ministry

Sports Ministry
A great way to connect with your local community is through sports outreach programmes

• ​Family Fit 
• Sport: Connecting your church and your community - an article on Youth and Children's Work
• Sports Chaplaincy New Zealand
• Ready Set Go! Making disciples for Christ in all nations in the world of sport and play.
• Scripture Union's Champion's Challenge Holiday Programme