The “Faith and Trust” Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt is designed to be a fun, physical activity to find a final message hidden in a series of clues.
The final message is: FOR WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.
Puzzle #1: Starting Point
Instruction: Give the first clue to the child to begin the hunt.
Clue: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7
The Object: A pair of sunglasses or a blindfold.
What to Hide: A piece of paper with the words “FOR WITH” on it, hidden near the object.
Puzzle #2
Instruction: The child finds the words and the next verse. The next clue is hidden near a bible or a devotional book.
Clue: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” – Hebrews 11:1
The Object: A Bible or a book about faith.
What to Hide: A piece of paper with the word “GOD” on it, hidden inside the book.
Puzzle #3
Instruction: The child finds the word and the next verse. The next clue is hidden near a map or a compass.
Clue: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
The Object: A map, a compass, or a globe.
What to Hide: A piece of paper with the words “ALL THINGS” on it, hidden near the object.
Puzzle #4
Instruction: The child finds the words and the next verse. The next clue is hidden near a watch or a clock.
Clue: “Then Jesus said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” – Matthew 17:20
The Object: A watch, a clock, or a timer.
What to Hide: A piece of paper with the words “ARE POSSIBLE” on it, hidden on the watch or clock.
The Final Puzzle
Instruction: The child finds the last words. The final puzzle is a riddle that requires them to combine all the words they’ve found.
The Puzzle: “You’ve gathered all the words to see, that with God you can do anything. Now, put the words together and say, the final message for today!”
Final Answer: “FOR WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.”