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.
*Be sure to preview the Bible story video for this course, as some imagery may be too intense for young children. If you wish to use a slightly less intense version, you can play Video 2 (Chris and Joy’s dilemma), Video 4 (the condensed Bible story), and Video 8 (Chris and Joy’s resolution). Also, preview the Bible Background and the Signposts videos.
Welcome (1 minute)
Hello and welcome, everyone! Today, we begin a new Superbook adventure, “Baptized!” Chris and Joy recently made the decision to follow Christ and are planning to be baptized. However, their baptism may have to be delayed. Let’s visit Valley View now and see what is going on.
Play Video 2: Intro to Bible Story (2 minutes)
Chris and Joy are excited about their upcoming baptism, but heavy rains threaten to ruin their plans.
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
What was Gizmo pretending to be outside? A weatherman.
What did Gizmo call the rainstorm? Stormageddon.
Where were Joy and Gizmo going to be baptized—in a swimming pool? No, the river at the park.
Whose name was on Joy’s list that she crossed out more than once? Ellie.
Why did Joy hesitate to invite her? Ellie was not a Christian, so Joy didn’t know if she would be interested.
The SuperTruth for today is “I choose to follow Jesus.” After many Superbook adventures, Chris and Joy have made a life-changing decision to follow Jesus. Let’s watch the second part of the video to see what they learn about following Jesus and if the weather delays their baptism.
Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (21 minutes)
Joy can’t decide whether to invite Ellie to the baptism because she's not a Christian yet. Superbook takes Chris, Joy, Gizmo—and Ellie—to meet Jesus as He chooses His disciples and tells them He will make them “fishers of men.” Ellie accepts Jesus as her Savior, then joins Chris and Joy as they are baptized.
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Video Discussion (1 minute)
Where was Jesus while the disciples were talking and sitting around a fire? He was alone on a mountain praying.
What did Jesus call the process of bringing others to Him? Being fishers of men (people).
Jesus wasn’t just talking about men, but everyone—men, women, boys, and girls! He was talking about us!
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic
Graphic loops 1.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Today’s SuperVerse is John 12:26—let’s say it together:
To be a true follower of Jesus, we must carefully follow His example. While here on the earth, Jesus was a servant to others and always obeyed what God told Him to do. We must try to be obedient to God’s Word and to love and serve others as He did.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If any children are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus into the world to die for us and set an example of how we should live. Give us the wisdom and strength to choose to follow Jesus all the days of our lives. In His name, we pray, Amen.
Raise your hand if you like to go fishing. Children respond.
In Small Group, we are going to play a fishing game. However, this is a different kind of fishing because you won’t fish for fish! So, even if you don’t like the thought of touching a fish, or you have never gone fishing, I think you will like this game. And for some of you, the best part is that you won’t need to put a worm on a hook!
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.