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Leader Guide

Coloring Activity

  • Extension Gizmo Coloring Page
  • Crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers

Give a coloring page to each child, along with crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers to share. 

Lead a discussion using the questions below as the children color their pages.


1. What does Gizmo see when he grows three stories taller? An ambulance at Joy’s house.     

 

2. Why was the ambulance outside her house? Joy’s mother had fallen and her father called the ambulance.    

 

3. Gizmo transforms into his Mock—Rocket 4000 to take the children to the hospital. What did Joy do before they took off? She prays and asks Jesus to help her mother.      

 

4. Joy was frustrated, confused, and scared. What did Joy think should NOT happen once you become a Christian? Bad things.  


5. Raise your hand if you have ever wondered why something difficult has happened to you, a friend, or someone in your family. Children respond. 


6. What is the best thing we can do when something unexpected happens that causes fear, hopelessness, or anxiety? Pray; trust God.  


Allow the children to share their finished pictures with the class.  


Conclusion: Even though we are Christians, we still experience unexpected disappointment, sorrow, and trials. Though these things will come, we can take heart knowing that Jesus is with us and will strengthen us so we can overcome them.