Hymn Tag

Recommended Group Size

5+ persons

Estimated Time

5+ minutes

Purpose

To recall hymn lyrics

Objective

To finish singing a hymn as a group

Materials

Procedure

Participants gather in a circle.
The facilitator chooses a hymn by saying its title and number, and then provides the first three words of the hymn.
The facilitator chooses who begins by saying the tallest, shortest, youngest, oldest, etc., will start.
The first participant begins by singing the first four words of the hymn.
Proceeding clockwise, each subsequent participant sings one word. Each participant has 5 seconds to sing the next word.
If a participant does not know the next word or makes a mistake, then that participant is eliminated and must remove themselves from the circle.
The round continues until the hymn is completed.
Continue with as many hymns as time allows.

Suggested Hymns

Variations

Participants can split up into teams and spread out the team members within the circle. The team with the most members left standing when the hymn is completed wins.

Notes

- Any hymn, choir piece, or praise song can be used. The suggested hymns list is just for reference on more commonly sung hymns that may be easier for the participants to remember.

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