Leader Guide
Drawing Activity
- God is Here Page
- White paper to make copies of the pattern
- White crayon for the teacher
- Highlighters or washable markers, one per child
- Crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers
- Note: only white paper can be used for this to work properly
- Bibles or the Superbook Bible App
Make copies of the God Is Here Page, one per child plus extras, on white paper.
Using white crayon, write “GOD” in large letters in the space at the bottom of each sheet. Do not let the children see you do this, and do not write above the line.
Give a pattern plus pencils, markers or crayons to each child. Have them draw a picture in the top section of themselves doing something they typically do in a day—like playing sports, riding the bus, learning at school, doing chores, etc. It’s very important that the children do not draw below the line, where you have secretly written “GOD” in white crayon. Allow children to share their drawings with the class.
We have been discussing how God is always ready to help us in times of trouble. We can trust Him to rescue us because He never leaves us or abandons us! (See Hebrews 13:5b.)
Give a highlighter or washable marker to each child. Tell the children to leave the cap/lid on until you tell them to remove it. It is important that “GOD” is revealed by everyone all at once to be effective. Tell the children to remove the cap and to color the bottom section below the line to reveal the secret word.
What do you see in your picture now? God.
Conclusion: Yes, even though you don’t actually see God, you believe by faith that His presence is always with you in all that you do. You didn’t see Him in your picture, but He was there the whole time!