Leader Guide

Divide the children into four groups as suggested below and have them sit facing the board from left to right as follows:

• Team 1: older girls.
• Team 2: older boys.
• Team 3: younger girls.
• Team 4: younger boys.

Let’s read our SuperVerse on the board together. 1 Samuel 3:10:

And the Lord came and called as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel replied, “Speak, Your servant is listening.”

Samuel was a young boy and did not yet recognize God’s voice.

Read 1 Samuel 3:7:

Samuel did not yet know the Lord because he had never had a message from the Lord before.

As we get to know a person over time, we can learn to recognize that voice and pick it out from other people’s voices. Samuel learned to know God’s voice. He learned to listen carefully so as God’s prophet he could accurately share God’s message with the people. When we carefully listen to God’s voice and obey Him, our lives will please God and lead others to Christ.

Now, let’s say our verse. Samuel was sleeping when God first called him. He got up quickly—or you might say he popped up—and went to Eli. So, let’s have our teams pop up and say their section of the SuperVerse!

Point to the phrases on the board.

• Team 1—older girls—pop up, say the first line, and sit down.
• Team 2—older boys—pop up, say the second line, and sit down.
• Team 3—younger girls—pop up, say the third line, and sit down.
• Team 4—younger boys—pop up, finish the verse and sit down.
• All teams will pop up and say the scripture reference, then sit down.

Repeat several times, going faster each time. That was great! You got a little workout and learned the verse, too! Let’s all remember to listen for God’s voice throughout each day. The Holy Spirit can speak to us anywhere, at any time! Will you hear Him and then obey?

Younger children may not be able to memorize the entire SuperVerse. Be sure all children understand its meaning.