Leader Guide
Game
- Marker
- Two balloons, plus extras
- Optional: ping pong balls to make the game more difficult for Grades 5–6
- Two paper, foam or plastic plates
- Whiteboard or chalkboard
- Markers
- Tape or chalk
- Two assistants to keep score, such as sixth grade helpers after they have taken a turn
Blow up the balloons and tie them closed.
Use the marker to write “Faith” in large letters on each balloon.
Use tape or chalk to place a mark at opposite ends of the room, about 15-20 feet apart, adjusting to room size as necessary.
Noah lived his life in faith and obedience to God even when the people of the world were incredibly evil. He believed in God, and God was pleased with Noah’s obedience and His walk of faith.
Today we will play a game that represents living our lives to please God. What does our SuperVerse say we must have to please God? Faith.
Yes, without faith no one can please God!
Divide the children into two equal teams. If teams are uneven, one player may play twice or a leader may play.
Have each team divide in half again. One half of each team will stand at one mark and the other half of each team at the other mark. Hold a plate on top of your head with one hand, then place a “Faith” balloon on top of the plate. Continue holding the plate but do not touch the balloon. Walk from one mark to another, demonstrating how the balloon must stay on the plate as you travel.
This balloon represents faith. You must have it as you walk! This area between the two marks represents our life as we walk it out day by day. Each player receives ten points for completing the walk. However, you lose one point each time you lose faith. That happens when the balloon falls off the plate. You must place the balloon on the plate again and continue your walk again from that spot. When you get to the other mark, hand the plate and balloon to the next player on your team. They will walk back to the other mark. The first team to finish gets five bonus points! The team with the most points wins.
Hand a plate and a “faith” balloon to one player on each team. Begin the game and have your assistants keep score. Be prepared to help younger children or those with special needs.
Wow, that was a challenging game! Was it difficult to walk without being able to see your faith?
We know that we need faith to please God; let’s find out what else is needed to live a life that pleases God.