Leader Guide

Drawing Activity

Map Page—one per team of 2–3 children
Pencils—one per child
Optional—clipboards for each team
Leaders: teens or adults to go with each group or to be stationed at different locations in the church for safety and assistance
Bibles or the Superbook Bible App

Make one copy of the Map Page for each team of 2–3 children.

Check with church leaders or other people using the facilities to make sure the children will not disturb them.

Map It Out: Children explore the church and draw a layout.

Moses sent the 12 spies to explore the land of Canaan and gather information.

Read Numbers 13:17–20:

¹⁷ Moses gave the men these instructions as he sent them out to explore the land: “Go north through the Negev into the hill country. ¹⁸See what the land is like, and find out whether the people living there are strong or weak, few or many. ¹⁹ See what kind of land they live in. Is it good or bad? Do their towns have walls, or are they unprotected like open camps? ²⁰ Is the soil fertile or poor? Are there many trees? Do your best to bring back samples of the crops you see.” (It happened to be the season for harvesting the first ripe grapes.)

Your mission today is to explore the church and create a map of it. You are not required to bring back samples like Joshua and Caleb; and it is doubtful you will encounter any giants or enemy soldiers in chariots. However, you may come upon classes and activities as you explore, so try to be as quiet as possible! Teams will make their own map key for items like windows, doors, hallways, and rooms. Be as realistic or creative as you want. There will be leaders stationed around the church to assist you. Please do not go into rooms where the doors are shut and do not go outside.

Divide the class into teams of 2–3 children. Make sure any visitors are placed with a child who is familiar with the church. Make sure each team has a watch or phone to keep track of time. Set a time for children to return to the classroom. When children return, allow a few minutes for them to finalize their maps and then share their maps with the class. Discuss how it is wise to gather information and plan, yet, we also need to live by faith and not by sight, trusting in the Holy Spirit to guide and protect us.