Interactive activity unit

Abstract

This invention relates generally to a unit and method for conducting an interactive activity among two or more participants, and more particularly to a unit and method for conducting an interactive religious-based activity among two or more participants. The unit and method offers worship and related services to participants, regardless of location, with such services being independent of the availability of a given medium, such as radio, television or internet services. The unit and method is relatively easy to use and offers interaction between participants. A plurality of components of the unit of the present invention is preferably contained in a portable carrying case or box. The main components of the unit comprise: a set of instructions; at least one category card; at least one activity card; a bible; a music source; a stress reliever; at least one prayer request / personal offering card; an offering box; and a plurality of tokens. The activity cards are utilized in conducting activities using the remaining components of the unit. A “winner” is determined based on the number of tokens in awarded when conducting of the activities.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 560,250 filed on Nov. 15, 2011.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates generally to a unit and method for conducting an interactive activity among two or more participants, and more particularly to a unit and method for conducting an interactive religious-based activity among such participants.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]A church service is a formalized, period of communal worship and / or a gathering together of participants to be taught and encouraged in their faith. Styles of church service vary greatly, depending upon the underlying religion. Thus, a wide variety of church services exist, from the long and elaborate to the very basic. More often than not, a church service combines worship with teaching and includes interaction amongst a gathering of the faithful.[0004]Church services may be planned and led by a single pastor or ...

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Benefits of technology

This patent is about a device and method for conducting interactive activities, specifically religious-based activities, among multiple participants. The device contains a set of instructions, category cards, activity cards, a bible, music source, stress reliever, prayer request cards, an offering box, and tokens. The device is easy to use and allows for interaction between participants. The device is portable and can be easily taken to different locations. The technical effect of this patent is to provide a convenient and effective tool for conducting interactive activities among multiple participants, regardless of location or medium availability.

Problems solved by technology

However, in today's busy society, many of the faithful are finding it increasingly difficult to attend church services in such a church building or other formal setting,.

Nonetheless, the forgoing alternatives to formal church service suffer numerous disadvantages.

One such disadvantage is that televangelism and radio ministry services require the use of a television or radio to receive such related services, assuming such services are available in the first place.

Of course, having a radio or television on hand may not be possible, for example, during camping trips.

Also, televangelism or radio programs relating to church services may not be broadcast in a given area, even if the underlying television or radio is indeed available.

Furthermore, television and or radio ministry services typically involve limited interaction between television viewers or radio listeners of the program, instead focusing on various religious sermons and related discussions.

Other similar disadvantages relate to cyber-churches or virtual worship over the internet.

Again, having a computer or internet services on hand may not be possible, for example, during camping trips or while in other remote destinations.

Furthermore, many people are not computer literate or internet savvy and thus may encounter difficulty using such virtual worship services.

Finally, cyber-churches of virtual worship services either involve limited interaction between participants or are overly complicated to use.

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