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Leader Guide

Game

Make two copies of the Crown Pattern and fold according to instructions.

Place four marks or lines on the floor, one near each of the four walls of the room, or about 20 feet across from each other.

What are some ways that Ruth was faithful to Naomi?   

God blessed Ruth and Naomi through Boaz, who redeemed them and provided for them. God is our Redeemer—He rescues us from death and crowns us with love and mercy.

Let’s say our SuperVerse together: Psalm 103:4:  

 He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies.

Divide the class into two equal teams—Team Love and Team Mercy.

Then, divide each team into two equal sections.

Have the two sections of Team Love stand at two marks across from each other, and the two sections of Team Mercy stand at the other two lines across from each other.

Hold up a crown and show the children the words on each side. Explain that it represents God’s love and mercy upon our lives.

Give a crown to one player on Team Love and one player on Team Mercy.

When you say “Go,” the players balance the crowns on their heads and walk to their team members on the opposite side of the room.

They should walk as quickly as possible and may need to swerve to avoid other players.

If a crown falls off, the player must stop and put it on again before proceeding.

Upon reaching the other side, the player gives the crown to the next team member.

Repeat the process until all players have had a turn.

Do not declare a winner.

Did you enjoy that game? God is full of love and mercy—so there are no losers in this game! When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we are all winners, all the time! God redeems us and crowns us with His love and mercy as we go throughout our lives.