Leader Guide
Light Game
- A working flashlight or a glow stick
- Optional: recorded music to play, such as “We Three Kings”
The Wise Men left their homes and traveled a long way to follow the star and find Jesus. Let’s play a fun game where we take turns following the star.
Have the children form a line and give the flashlight or glow stick to the child in front. Close the curtains and dim the lights.
It’s night time. Follow the star!
As they follow the “star” around the room, the child in front chooses an action to do that the others must imitate, such as waving their arms, taking tiny steps, or pumping a fist up and down. After about 30 seconds, turn on the lights.
Sunrise!
Everyone stops as the person in front passes the flashlight to the next person in line and then goes to the end of the line. Dim the lights again.
It’s nighttime. Follow the star!
The next child leads with a motion to imitate. Repeat until all children have had a turn as the star.
Our SuperTruth says, “I will tell others about Jesus, the gift of God.” Just like the star shined bright in the sky to lead the Wise Men to Jesus—we are to be a light to others pointing the way to Jesus! Our words and actions will light the way!
Read Matthew 5:16b:
“Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.