Leader Guide

SuperVerse Game

Let’s say our SuperVerse, John 3:16, together:

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

This SuperVerse is so important to remember. Place a balloon on the floor.

Some days, when things aren’t going well and we are feeling down, knowing that God loves us can really lift us up. Take the balloon off the floor and toss it toward the ceiling.

We are going to play an easy, fun game to help us put this SuperVerse in our hearts today, so we can always remember that Jesus loves us, He died for us, and He forgives us!

Divide the children into pairs. Four pairs of children will play at one time. Give a balloon to each pair. Have them stand facing each other about 6–10 feet apart and parallel to the board with the SuperVerse written on it so they can quickly look at it as needed. Leave as much room between pairs of children as possible. Start the game. Each round goes for 1 minute. The children volley the balloon back and forth as they say one word of the SuperVerse at a time. If a balloon hits the floor, they must start over at the beginning of the SuperVerse. The first team to complete the SuperVerse within 1 minute wins the round! Play again with the next group of pairs. Play a championship round at the end for all the winners.

Note: Players cannot catch the balloon; it must be batted or volleyed with an open hand, head, or arm. The first player says “For,” the second player says, “God” and so on as they tap the balloon.

Let’s all shout out our SuperVerse, John 3:16, one more time!

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”