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Looking for a fun way to pass the time with family or roommates? Look no further! We know that extended time inside can be tedious, so we decided to curate a list of our staff’s favorite games! All of these titles will give you ample opportunity for laughter and making memories together.
Of course, there are many other games you can play; you can even make up your own. Regardless of what you play, it is important to have fun and enjoy being together—especially during this time when most group activities outside of the home are canceled. Games help you remember that even in the midst of crisis and confusion, there are still things to rejoice in!
If you make any particularly funny memories while playing these games, we’d love to hear about them. Share them on social media and tag Watermark Community Church.
This extended time at home doesn’t mean extended time on the couch! We encourage you to use this time to grow closer in your relationship with Christ through worship, reading, and prayer. As you grow in your knowledge of God’s word, we hope your desire to honor Christ with your actions continues to grow, as well. This is the perfect time to practice being good stewards of our time, talents, and resources.
We want to encourage you to keep learning and staying active, so our staff created a list of apps, media, and activities to keep downtime fun and productive! While it’s good to keep a healthy routine this season, we don’t want the monotony to prevent creativity and fun memories. From our favorite sermons and podcasts to workouts and recipes, this all-encompassing list has something for everyone in your family and community group. Yes, even you 4s out there!
We hope you’ll be encouraged and inspired by these biographies of Christians and their extraordinary journeys. Start a virtual book club with your friends and community groups to discuss these beautiful and captivating stories.
Physical, digital, and audio formats are available on Amazon.
Now you have the time to make that budget you’ve been putting off for a while! Our staff suggested these applications to help you grow in managing your financial resources. We also encourage you to share and discuss budgeting with your community group for added transparency and accountability.
What talent have you always wanted to develop, but don’t normally have time for? Take fun breaks with your family to learn a new language or practice your baking skills. Get creative and think about how your new skills can help you serve those around you!
From Keto to cookies, our staff knows how to both cook and eat well! We narrowed down a long list of dishes and found a top pick for each meal of the day. Make cooking together as a family a fun activity!
Extended times of solitude are incredible opportunities to learn something new. Find a podcast to listen to while you clean the house, to laundry, or talk a walk. Share the experience with friends and discuss what you are learning together.
These podcasts are produced right here at Watermark:
Here are some other favorites to check out:
Self-care is more than just social distancing, washing your hands, and eating healthy. As we honor God with our bodies, it is also important to remain physically active. With gyms now closed, we asked staff what they recommend for at-home workouts. Here are some of our favorites.
Here are some simple hacks for making your time at home feel more at ease. Don’t forget to focus on the small things that can help make the most of every hour.
Don’t forget to have some fun! Choose a game to play with your family or roommates. Coordinate a bracket or think of some funny consequences for the loser. Games can help break up the monotony and give people something to look forward to in the evenings. We picked some games that are sure to have you laughing and competing long into the night.
Games are a great way to make memories together, but it certainly doesn’t have to stop there! We encourage you to find other ways to make memories and bring some light into times of crisis. Consider things that involve everyone and have you talking about it to friends.
Now is an excellent time to look back through our archives at some of the amazing sermon series here at Watermark. Consider listening again to these during times where you are anxious or fearful.
Social distancing is no excuse for isolating from relationships and community. Try to find ways to be in each other’s lives even from afar. This is a place where technology can certainly be our friend.
It would be a shame if you get to the end of your time social distancing and realize you spent it entirely on the couch. That is why it is so important to set goals and set them early!