Leader Guide
Video Leader Guide
Select a video to have playing as children enter the Large Group room. Videos are under Resources on the top menu bar.
Have Small Group leaders greet the children as they enter the Large Group room and engage them in a game or conversation until time for Large Group to begin.
Welcome (1 minute)
Welcome, everyone! Today, we will watch a Superbook adventure called “Samuel and the Call of God.” Samuel was one of the greatest prophets in the Bible. His life began as a miracle from God. His mother dedicated Samuel to serve God even as a young boy. Samuel is a wonderful example of serving God even when you are young! Now, let’s begin the video and see what is happening with Chris, Joy and Gizmo today!
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (2.5 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
When Chris has a dream about the boy who broke into his home, Joy thinks it’s a sign that Chris should help him. But Chris has doubts—isn’t he too young to make a difference?
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Let’s say today’s SuperTruth together. “I can serve God today.”
Have you ever thought that you were too little or too young to serve God?
Maybe you thought you must wait until you were older for God to speak to you. That simply is not true. You are never too young to do something for God. He wants you to serve Him today!
What did Joy think that Chris’ dream meant? That God was speaking to Chris to follow up with Jason, the boy who broke into his home. Maybe Chris could be his friend and help keep him from getting into trouble with the wrong crowd.
Did Chris agree that his dream had a deeper meaning? No, he didn’t believe dreams told you anything important.
Did Gizmo’s interpretation of the dream help Chris? No, the interpretation was for a robot, not a human like Chris.
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (19.5 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet the prophet Samuel. He answers God’s call as a child, then grows up to become Israel’s leader. The children discover they’re never too young to serve God!
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperVerse today is 1 Timothy 4:12.
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
Let’s say this in parts because the verse has so many words. I would like everyone in grades 1–3 to say the first sentence of the verse up to the word “young.” Then, I would like everyone in grades 4–6 to say the next sentence. Are you ready grades 1–3? Go! Both grade groups say the SuperVerse.
That was good, thank you! Yes, as soon as you become teenagers, you can be an example to others, right? No, you can be an example now!
Right! Age doesn’t matter when serving God. You can be an example to others today by living a life that is obedient to God’s Word.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If younger children are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear God, You called Samuel when he was a young boy. He served You his entire life and was an example to others. Help us serve You faithfully and obediently as Samuel did. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Samuel grew in favor with God and people as he served in the Tabernacle. You are going to play a game in Small Group where you will help Samuel grow up! Are you ready to play?
Teachers take children to Small Group classes for Grades 1–3 and 4–6. If the combined group is small, all children may stay together for Small Group time.