Leader Guide
Holy Spirit Game
- Paper plates—one per child plus extras
- Six balloons, any shape and size, plus extras
- Permanent marker
- Rug or beach towel
- Timer, such as a stopwatch, clock or watch with second hand, or timer app
- Whiteboard and marker; or chalkboard and chalk
- Eraser
Place the rug or towel in the middle of the room.
Blow up the balloons and tie closed.
Write one word on each balloon in large letters: School, Home, Church, Activities, Friendships, Service.
Samuel’s life was dedicated to the Lord. The SuperVerse tells us that the Lord was with Samuel as he grew up. When we dedicate our lives to the Lord, He is with us as we grow! It isn’t always easy to live a life dedicated to God. These balloons represent different parts of our lives. Hold up the balloons and briefly discuss them.
We will face many pressures, temptations and choices in each area of our lives as we grow up. We can trust that God is with us every step of the way because the Holy Spirit lives inside every believer. He leads, guides and reveals God’s truth to us. With His help, we have the strength to stay dedicated to God’s purpose and plan for our lives, which is known as His will!
Did you know that the Holy Spirit is represented as the wind many times in the Bible?
The Hebrew word for “Spirit” actually means “air in motion.” You will play a game based on wind or air in motion. This rug represents God’s will for our lives. So, the goal is to move all of the balloons, which represent important parts of our lives, onto the rug. The good news is that you will have help from the wind to move the balloons! Demonstrate how to use the plate to create the wind to move the balloon onto the rug.
- Place the balloons near the walls around the room.
- Divide the children into pairs. Try to pair older children with younger children.
- Have the pairs give their team a name and write it on the board.
- One pair plays at a time, trying for the fastest time to move all six balloons onto the rug.
- Give plates to the first pair, say “Go!”, and start the timer.
- Each pair takes a turn. The team with the fastest time wins. The object of the game is to move the balloon along the floor to the opposite end only by the wind.
- Players create the wind by moving their plate behind the balloon.
- The plate cannot touch the balloon at any time! If it does, the player must move the balloon back to the starting position.
- When all the balloons rest on the rug, stop the timer and record the time on the board.
Conclusion: We saw how the wind helped. Even though the game was just for fun, the help of the Holy Spirit in our lives is real. He will help us stay strong in our dedication to God and His purpose for our lives.