Game

Give It Up! Play a game to reinforce the SuperVerse.

In Large Group you were asked to notice something. The widow had only a handful of what to share? Flour.

What did she tell Elijah she was going to do with it? Cook a last meal for herself and her son.  

Even so, the widow shared her tiny bit of food with Elijah. And because of her willingness to give, she received back even more from God.  

You might think at your age that you don’t have much to give—this is far from the truth! 

Hold up each of the six different balloons so the children can see the words written on and name each one of them: Love, Mercy, Possessions, Salvation, Help, Wisdom.

These balloons represent just a few of the many things that God gives us that we can then share with others. In this game, you will receive a balloon and then immediately give it to the person next to you. 

Divide the children into two equal teams—ideally of eight or fewer children. If teams are unequal, a leader should play. 

Have the teams form separate lines. The two teams will face each other, with several feet between the lines.   

The players of each team will line up side by side, about an arm’s length between players.

Place a box at both ends of each line.

Place three balloons of one set on the floor at each end of a team’s line. Repeat for the other team.

Give a paper plate to each player.

Round 1 (easier):

One end player on each team puts a balloon on the plate, shouts the word on the balloon and then carefully passes it to the next player’s plate. That player shouts the word and passes it to the next player, and so on. The balloon is received and given this way until it reaches the player at the other end of the line. That player shouts the word, then slides the balloon from the plate into the box.   

As soon as the first player passes a balloon, another balloon is immediately put on the plate to pass again.

If a balloon falls to the floor at any time, it must be picked up by the player and put on a plate before play resumes.  

Once all three balloons from one end have been passed, the last player passes the three balloons on the floor in the opposite direction to the other box. The first team to put three balloons in each box wins. 

Round 2 (harder):

Both end players on each team start a balloon at the same time, shouting the word on the balloon. Players continue passing balloons from both sides and shouting the words. When two balloons meet in the middle, players must shout the words and exchange the balloons by tossing one in the air and catching the other simultaneously. The rest of the game play is the same.

Conclusion: How did it feel to keep giving what you received? Children answer.

God gives us good things so we will share what we receive with others. When we do, like the widow in the Bible story, we will receive blessings from God. Let’s find out more about giving and sharing in today’s teaching!