Leader Guide
Video Leader Guide
Select a video to have playing as children enter the Large Group room. Videos are under Resources on the top menu bar.
Have Small Group leaders greet the children as they enter the Large Group room and engage them in a game or conversation until time for Large Group to begin.
Welcome (1 minute)
Welcome, everyone! Today we will watch a Bible story about the birth of John the Baptist. Why was he called “the Baptist”? He baptized people.
In this story, we will learn that nothing is impossible with God. Now, let’s begin the video and see what is happening with Chris, Joy and Gizmo!
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (8 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Joy loses her patience while babysitting energetic little Charlie.
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
The SuperTruth for today is: “Nothing is impossible with God.” Let’s say that together. "Nothing is impossible with God."
In today’s video, we will see two miracles that are only possible by the power of God.
Have you ever said that you would never like something or never do something?
Did you ever change your mind?
Why didn’t Joy want to babysit Chris’ neighbor, little Charlie? He ran around the house full of constant energy, his playful nature tested her patience. He dumped his snack on the floor and put the bowl on Joy’s head.
What did Chris do to make matters even worse for Joy? He volunteered Joy to help with Charlie while his mother finished preparing dinner. Chris told his mother how much Joy liked little children.
Joy said she wouldn’t watch Charlie; not now or ever! Let’s watch the rest of the video and see if that is true. Sometimes what seems impossible becomes possible!
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (16 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Chris, Joy, Gizmo, and Charlie to meet Elizabeth and Zechariah, who learn they will have a baby in their old age. Our heroes deduce from past adventures that Elizabeth’s unborn baby will grow up to be John the Baptizer. They also learn that God has amazing plans for each of us, and every child can grow up to be someone special.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Today’s SuperVerse in Luke 1:37 says:
“For nothing is impossible with God.”
Who said this in the Bible story? The Angel Gabriel.
Who was he talking to? Mary.
Is there anything that God can’t do?
This verse tells us that nothing is impossible for us when we believe in God! Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Luke 1:37:
“For nothing is impossible with God.”
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray. Dear God, the angel Gabriel declared that nothing is impossible with You. Help us believe in Your Word like Mary and allow You to do amazing things in our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Let’s go to our Small Group where you will play a very fast and fun game called Grab, Build and Balance. Let’s go see what it’s all about.
Teachers take children to Small Group classes for Grades 1–3 and 4–6. If the combined group is small, all children may stay together for Small Group time.