Leader Guide
Seeking God Game
- Two rock-type bouncy balls that bounce erratically, preferably two different colors; or, if the rock-type balls are not available, you may substitute regular bouncy balls
- Optional: black permanent marker
- Chalkboard and chalk, or whiteboard and marker to keep score
- Sixth grade helper or another volunteer to keep score
- Bibles or the Superbook Bible App
This game is best suited for a large open area such as a gym or parking lot. If playing in a classroom, move tables and chairs aside to create as much room as possible.
If the balls look the same, use the marker to color one of the balls.
Who can say today’s SuperTruth? “I will seek more of God.”
We are learning how it is important to seek more of God. We will never run out of new ways to know and experience God! Seeking God is an exciting adventure. He may lead us on a straight path; yet, other times there may be twists and turns we don’t expect or understand.
In this game you will continually seek God until you find Him. Read 1 Chronicles 16:11:
Search for the Lord and for His strength; continually seek Him.
When we seek God and faithfully follow Him wherever He leads us, we will find and experience Him in many different places and ways. This leads us to a deeper understanding and trust in Him.
In this game, you will follow after a bouncy ball. This represents following God wherever He leads you. That may seem easy; however, these are no ordinary bouncy balls.
Bounce a ball to demonstrate, if you wish.
Divide the children into two equal teams. If teams are uneven, one player may play twice. Try to mix younger and older children.
Have the teams stand at one end of the room.
The first players for each team stand together.
Show each team the color of ball they are to pursue.
Bounce the balls at the same time and say, “Go.”
The children pursue the balls.
The first player to return the ball to you scores one point.
Continue until all players have taken at least one turn.
Have a Sixth Grade helper or another volunteer keep score on the board.
The team with the most points wins.
Conclusion: What made following after these balls more difficult than regular balls?
You could not anticipate where it would go next. That was just a fun game of pursuing something. It is important to understand that seeking God may take us in different directions and to unexpected places; however, it is never random! There is always a purpose and specific reason wherever God leads us! By seeking and following Him, we will experience and learn more of God.