Church Bingo

Over the years this icebreaker has become one of the most popular on my site. Groups love it and I hope yours does too!

Icebreakers are a mainstay for most Women’s Ministry events.

Icebreakers can provide:

Jun 24, 2019 Church Bingo A Catholic priest from Pennsylvania approached Lowe about using bingo as a means of raising church funds. When bingo started being played in churches it became increasingly popular. By 1934, an estimated 10,000 bingo games were played weekly.

1. A way for women to get to know each other quickly.
2. An opportunity for women to chat freely.
3. Lots of laughter!

• “CHURCH BINGO©” promotes family bonding and identifies the importance of biblical training and understanding. It is a fun, alternative way of teaching the Bible. “CHURCH BINGO©” was developed by a Sunday School Teacher who wanted to change the way children and adults learned and retained biblical teaching.
• James Catholic Church 505 Woodcrest Ave. Lititz, PA 17543 (717) 626-5580.
• $200 Added per Bingo $500 Guaranteed Refreshments and snacks are available. Join us in our air-conditioned hall. We are a smoke-free environment. Weather closings are announced on KYW news, Facebook and our website. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fun evening of BINGO!!!

Women’s Ministry Bingo is best suited for groups of 20 or more and is suitable for events/activities that allow for some movement.

It’s great for: an initial Bible study meeting, Coffee, Book club, Fellowship, Service activity, Mommy Group, Luncheon, Dinner, Annual Kick-off, etc.

Directions are included below and in the downloadable PDF file along with the Bingo card.

To download click: Women’s Ministry Bingo Game

Print off your copy and have fun with your group!

I’ve gotten several emails and just want to clarify that there is no need for you to email or ask for my permission. 🙂 Go ahead and print and use!

Women’s Ministry Bingo

Group size: 20 or more

Time needed: 10 minutes (1 row); 20 minutes (whole card) see notes below

Supplies needed:

One copy of the bingo card for each person

Church Bingo Card

One pen per person

Small prize for winner

Instructions:

1. Distribute cards and pens to everyone in attendance.
2. Say: Today (tonight) we’re going to play a game of bingo with a twist! Your task for the next several minutes is to search the room for women who match the descriptions listed on your bingo card. When you find a match, ask them to put their signature in that box. Search carefully though, as you can only have each woman sign ONE box. And search quickly as the first one to fill the entire card wins a prize. Let us know your card is full by shouting “Women!” Grab your pens and you may start NOW!
3. Optional wrap-up – Read through the descriptions on each square and have the women stand if it describes them.

Church Bingo Software

Notes: If your group is smaller (40 – 20 women) have them collect 2 signatures per person. For a shorter game (and less mingling) have them just fill one straight row – down, across, or diagonal.

Looking for more icebreakers? You can find more icebreakers here and on my Pinterest board (be sure to follow me!).

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• US-Bingo: 800-254-0773 West Coast: 866-7-BINGO-7