Amazing Racing: Under The Hyperdome

My current church calling means that I have stewardship over all the children within our congregational boundaries. At the moment it is around 100 children. And it's definitely all about the children.

However, sometimes we forget about the people who help do that. That part of my calling means that I also very blessed to serve alongside 20 adults. Taking care of the adults is just important as taking care of the children.

Last week we had an Amazing Race activity at the local mall. I had heaps of fun organising it and more fun watching them race around.

First up they had three tries trying to get through the 'Buzzer' without making it buzz. 










If you were unsuccessful, you had to get a jaffa out of pile of flour using only your mouth... 

Then it was off to the mall. Team Matthews started off terribly, and after coming first in the buzzer challenge, they took off to the mall without their clue, and had to come back. They came back and I stood on the side of the road and I thought I was in a scene of Fast & Furious as they came down the street. Their driver was clearly not happy! 

Their clues took from one end of the mall to the other. Literally. They played checkers, looked for a baby in Big W, did handstands or rollie pollies in the middle of the piaza, had to drink a large slushie in 2 minutes! Oh, and they had to walk around the mall with a smiling balloon tied to them the whole time. 

Ngapeka representing Team Nin-Southon with her handstand

They had to go to my neicey's store and sing the Australian Anthem to her. Thanks Shanell.

My most favourite clue was the re-enactment clue. Team Fuimaono won the best attempt award for their video effort. Credit to my nephew Dylan for his footage. 

Here's Team Matthews efforts. (Team Matthews ft. Lyrix) 

And when there's not bus around, you do a 'Titanic' re-enactment. 

Of course because I'm from #gigatownPorirua, the race wasn't enough. There was also a scavenger hunt that had to be completed. One of the items was to get a real flower. Team Taramai wins the 'Jack & the Beanstalk' award for those serious climbing skills. 

It was truly a case of The Hair & The Tortoise as Team Matthews came from behind to take out the win for the Amazing Race with Team Taramai, Team Nin-Southon & then Team Fuimaono. 

The Scavenger Hunt was won by Team Fuimaono, followed by Team Nin-Southon and Team Taramai. Team Matthews didn't even attempt the Scavenger Hunt, so with an empty envelope, they were a DNF (did not finish). 



Thanks to everyone that helped - family and friends. Looking forward to having heaps more fun with our Primary Board this year.