July 27, 2013 “Putting on the Whole Armor of God”

Our elders held a branch activity entitled “Putting on the Whole Armor of God”.  

After we read and discussed how we need to put on the full armor of God to withstand the devil and his temptations, we divided into two teams.  Each team was to make a set of armor to be used by one chosen from their team.  Cardboard, tape, cutters and string was supplied and they were given one hour to make the best set of armor they could to protect their team member from the “fiery darts” of the other team.

The “fiery darts” were nylon stockings cut so as to be about palm size and filled with flour to be thrown at the armored one from the other team as they navigated a gauntlet set up by the Elders. 

At the end of the armor making hour, each team was given instructions, put into positions and the fun was ready to begin. 

But, before things began, the Elders blindfolded the ones going through the gauntlet and had the team pick someone to be their guide, just like the Holy Ghost should be our guide. The guide could not touch the person, but only help by giving directions. It was great, everyone just had fun. 

After both teams had run the course the Elders judged which team did the best job of protecting their team mate. After that things just turned into a free-for-all where everyone was throwing at everyone and all had a blast. 

We finished the activity with oranges, pineapple, cookies and cool drinks.  Mostly, it was youth and children who attended, but that’s OK. It was a good branch activity.