Leader Guide
Active Game
- Two rock-type bouncy balls that bounce erratically, preferably two different colors; if they are not available, regular bouncy balls may be used
- Optional: black permanent marker
- Chalkboard and chalk, or whiteboard and marker to keep score
- Sixth grade helper or another volunteer to keep score
- Bibles or the Superbook Bible App
This game is best suited for a large open area such as a gym or parking lot. If playing in a classroom, move tables and chairs aside to create as much room as possible.
If the balls look the same, use the marker to color one of the balls.
Let’s say the SuperTruth together: “God wants everyone to find and know Him.”
We are learning how it is important to seek more of God. We will never run out of new ways to know God and experience His love! Seeking God is an exciting adventure. He may lead us on a straight path; yet, other times there may be twists and turns we don’t expect or understand.
This game symbolizes how we need to continually seek God. In this game, you will follow after a bouncy ball. This represents following God wherever He leads you. That may seem easy; however, these are no ordinary bouncy balls.
Bounce a ball to demonstrate, if you wish.
Divide the children into two equal teams. If teams are uneven, one player may play twice. Try to mix younger and older children.
Have the teams stand at one end of the room.
The first players for each team stand together.
Show each team the color of ball they are to pursue.
Bounce the balls at the same time and say, “Go.”
The children pursue the balls.
The first player to return the ball to you scores one point.
Continue until all players have taken at least one turn.
Have a Sixth Grade helper or another volunteer keep score on the board.
The team with the most points wins.
Conclusion: What made following after these balls more difficult than regular balls? You did not know where it would go next.
This was a fun game to illustrate what it means to follow or pursue something diligently without giving up, no matter where it led you. It is important to understand that seeking God may take us in different directions and to unexpected places; however, it is never random! There is always a purpose and specific reason wherever God leads us! By seeking and following Him, we will experience and learn more of God.