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 Ruth. She is a good example of how to be faithful and kind to others—even in difficult times. Now, let’s begin the video and see what Chris, Joy and Gizmo are doing today!
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (4.5 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Chris is upset when his mother forgets he has planned a fun weekend at the lake with Joy’s family and volunteers him to do chores for his eccentric old aunt.
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
The SuperTruth for today is: “I will be faithful and kind.” Let’s say that together.
Can someone tell me what the word faithful means? Loyal, reliable and trusted.
Why was Chris upset in the video? His mother committed Chris to help his great aunt on the same weekend he was going to the lake with Joy’s family.
What choice did Chris’ mother give him? He could go to the lake or help his aunt.
What would you do if you were Chris?
You will all face difficult decisions in life like Chris. You may need to choose between doing something fun or showing kindness to help someone who needs you. That’s not an easy choice for anyone to make. Let’s watch the rest of the video to see what Chris chooses to do!
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (19 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Ruth, a young widow from Moab. The children see how she gives up everything to care for her mother-in-law, Naomi—and how God provides for both of them through the kindness of Boaz.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Ruth 1:16:
But Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.”
Ruth faced a difficult decision. Naomi told her to return home. Even though Naomi gave her permission to leave, Ruth stayed with Naomi, and God! She demonstrated what it means to be faithful and kind—even when it wasn’t easy.
Let’s say our SuperVerse again. Children repeat SuperVerse.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray. Dear God, You are kind and faithful to us every day. Help us choose to be faithful to You and to others, even in difficult times. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Let’s go to our Small Group where you will all have a chance to be a gleaner!
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.