I know what you’re thinking.  What is it?  I wish I could tell you, but even after an extensive internet search, I don’t know what it’s called.  But I can tell you your Kid’s Ministry needs one.

I inherited it when I looked after a Kid’s Ministry for a year.  At first I just tripped over the thing but before too long I came up with a number of uses for it.

 #1:  Wanted Poster

On our Country and Western Super Sunday I turned it into a wanted poster photo booth.  Children had their photograph taken as they arrived.  It really set the tone for a fun morning and families loved receiving the photos.

#2:  Sideshow Alley Laughing Clown

Ekka time.  That’s what we call the Queensland Royal Agricultural Show, the Exhibition, for short.  I turned it into a Laughing Clown game for the children to throw balls of different sizes through it’s mouth to win.

#3:   Nuclear Reactor

On a Superhero themed Father’s Day it became part of the superhero obstacle course.  A nuclear reactor that could only be disarmed by having a ball thrown into its core.

#4:  Dinosaur

Dino Day and it became a T-Rex in the obstacle course.  A rubber steak (dog’s toy) had to be thrown into its mouth before the competitor could move onto the next challenge.

#5:  ‘Who’s At the Door?’  Christmas Game

It became a decorated front door at our Kid’s Church Christmas Party.    A child threw a snowball (aka wet sponge) at the leader or volunteer who had answered the door by putting their face into the wreath.  Good fun!

So, I’m a big fan of…whatever it is!  Ask a handy parent or grandparent to build you one.  You’ll use it over and over again.