Leader Guide

SuperVerse

Have the girls stand beside each other in one line, and the boys stand beside each other in another line, with the two lines facing each other, about 6 feet apart. All children should be able to see the board.

To learn our SuperVerse from Jeremiah 29:11, let’s have the girls say the first sentence, and then the boys say the second sentence.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” 

Good job! Now let’s do the same thing, but shout the words!

Okay, let’s switch parts and have the boys shout the first sentence, then the girls shout the second.

Once you feel the children know the verse, have them turn their backs to the board and try to say or shout the words without looking.

Do you know that God knows everything about each one of you, inside and out? Do you know that He loves you unconditionally now while you are on Earth and forever when you live in heaven with Him? Think about that for a moment. How does that make you feel?

Have you ever wondered what you were on Earth to do; what your purpose in life is? In our verse, God says,

“I know the plans I have for you.”

God doesn’t say “Oh, you are too young; I will come up with a plan when you are older.” NO! He had a plan for you from the beginning of time. And this is really exciting—His plans for us are all good! God’s plans give us hope and a bright future when we follow Him!

Does this mean that there won’t be any difficulties or disappointments along the way? No, we will all experience them as long as we are on Earth. But if we stay on the right path, as Joseph did, we will discover that God is working out a good plan and we are part of it! How can we know God’s plan? Read God’s Word; pray; ask the Holy Spirit for understanding, wisdom and direction; talk with our parents, pastors, and Christian leaders.

Now let’s shout the SuperVerse—all together!