Leader Guide
Active Game
- A small ball (tennis ball, rubber ball) for each team of four children
- Music player (optional)
- Whiteboard and marker or chalkboard and chalk
- See The Birth of Moses Throw Roll Bounce Game for setup
Write the following on the board:
- Throw
- Roll
- Bounce
- Shout the SuperTruth: “God has a plan and purpose for my life.”
Fulfill Your Purpose: Play a game to do your part in a plan.
What part did Moses’ parents play in God’s plan? They hid Moses from the Egyptians when he was born. Jochebed made and waterproofed a basket to keep Moses safe. Jochebed nursed Moses until he was old enough to live with Pharaoh’s daughter.
What part did Miriam, Moses’ sister, play? She suggested to Pharaoh’s daughter that she should use one of the Hebrew women to nurse Moses for her.
God has a purpose and plan for us. No matter whether our parts are large or small, everything we do is important as we serve God and work in His kingdom on earth.
Today, you will be assigned fun tasks to do as teams, representing real tasks that you might do as you serve God as part of His plan. Are you ready for the challenge? Let’s play!
Note: This game is the most fun if played outdoors, in a gym, or in a large space. Options for smaller classes or smaller spaces:
• Play only two teams at a time, then hold playoffs, with the winners of each round competing to determine the fastest team.
• Play with only three children per team and eliminate shouting the SuperTruth.
• Teachers and assistants can play if necessary to complete teams.
Divide the class into teams of four children. The teams will line up in rows (see diagram) with about 6–8 feet between each player. If space permits, have all teams play at the same time. Give a ball to the first player on each team. Use the board to explain each player’s purpose for each position:
Player 1 throws the ball to Player 2.
Player 2 catches the ball and rolls it to Player 3.
Player 3 catches the ball and bounces it to Player 4.
Player 4 catches the ball and shouts the SuperTruth.
Everyone rotates positions, with Player 4 carrying the ball to stand where Player 1 was. Continue playing until every member of the team has been in each position—the first team to finish wins. Optional: Play some up-tempo music during the game.
Conclusion: God has a plan and purpose for each one of us. What He asks us to do may seem small and insignificant at the time or overwhelming and too big for us like with Moses. Whether we feel qualified or not, God equips us and goes with us every time!