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)
Hello everyone and welcome! Today, we are going to watch an exciting Superbook story about the life of Joseph. His life had many ups and downs; but in all things, Joseph trusted God’s plan for him. Now, let’s watch our video and see what adventure Chris, Joy and Gizmo are involved in today!
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (3 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Chris has a precise plan for how to get the best seats at a big soccer match and is upset when things go wrong.
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Chris thought nothing could go wrong with his detailed plan. But as he soon found out, unexpected problems can arise!
Today’s SuperTruth says, “I will trust God and His plan for me.” Let’s say that together.
Is it easy to trust someone else; why or why not?
Now, let’s watch the rest of today’s Superbook video to see what happens!
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (19 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Joseph, who is sold into slavery by his brothers, then rises from prisoner to governor of Egypt. The children learn to trust God’s plans instead of their own.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Now, let’s say our SuperVerse together. Proverbs 3:5:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
We can trust God completely. The more we read the true stories in the Bible and see how God protected and provided for His children, the more we can be convinced to trust Him and His plan for us!
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray together. Dear God, thank You for creating a special plan for every single person in this room! We praise You that when we trust You and Your plan, we will have Your favor, provision and protection in our lives—and we will play an important part in Your bigger plan for the world! In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
The plan for Joseph’s life was not an easy, straight path. Today in Small Group, you will start out with a game where you each have to follow a plan just for you! If you are ready, shout “Let’s go!” on the count of three—1, 2, 3!
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.