Youth Ministry Event Ideas - The Ultimate Movie Night!

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***For a FREE copy of the RECOMMENDED MOVIE LIST, email us at [e-mail] and put "MOVIE NIGHT" in the subject line and we will get that sent over to you asap!*** Roll out the red carpet and get those cameras flashing, because this episode is all about turning your youth ministry's movie night from average to amazing! This is the ultimate guide to creating a fun youth ministry event that's sure to leave your students starstruck. We're not just talking about popping a DVD into a player with some folding chairs; we're talking about a cinematic extravaganza that rivals Hollywood premieres (or at least the youth group budget friendly version of it).
In this episode, we will be discussing all the elements you'll need for this fun youth ministry event idea. The Ultimate Movie Night Experience for your youth group will be an absolutely memorable one! Some of the topics we will be covering include: Decor, Food, Roles for Volunteers/Leaders, a creative way to get your students involved in the cinematic process, an awards ceremony, how to get compliance for a public showing of the movie and more!
Shopping List (*These are all just ideas, pick & choose which can fit your budget):
RENT, BUY or MAKE
Elements:
Red Carpet: Nice Versions - https://amzn.to/3vBW5So / https://amzn.to/48rvCFD or use the DIY Version mentioned
Velvet Ropes: https://amzn.to/48P7tIS
Step & Repeat Wall: Frame - https://amzn.to/429stIB / White Backdrop Paper - https://amzn.to/3TUE8sk
Food:
Nacho Bar (nacho cheese, chips, slow cooker)
Nacho Cheese Bowls: https://amzn.to/3SdbFgg
Potato Bar (Potatoes, toppings)
Snack Bar (Candy Bars, Small Bags of Chips, etc)
Ice Cream Bar (Ice cream flavors, toppings)
Ice Cream Bowls: https://amzn.to/3NZubX3
Silver Platters: Dollar Tree
Snack Appetizers: CupCake Liners Gold or Silver - https://amzn.to/48FksgA
Popcorn
Machine: https://amzn.to/47v5dpd (*you can also just buy a cheap one of these type of machines to keep the popcorn warm and buy pre-popped popcorn from Costco since these don't always pop enough popcorn fast enough)
Bags: https://amzn.to/3SajSlg
Plastic Containers: Dollar Tree
Soda Bar: Syrup Pumps or just regular soda
Instagrammies/TikToscars:
Oscar Awards: 9" https://amzn.to/48IEarq / 6" https://amzn.to/3NWt629
Voting Poll App:
DYM's Sidekick
Direct Poll
CVLI License: https://us.cvli.com/
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Capitoli

1. Ultimate Movie Night for Youth Ministry (00:00:00)

2. Ideas for Student Film Awards Night (00:10:39)

3. Movie Recommendations and Download Offer (00:23:29)