Leader Guide

Game

• Whiteboard and marker or chalkboard and chalk
  
• A beach ball for each team of four children
• This game is most fun if played outdoors, in a gym, or in a large space

View Jesus Feeds the Hungry Throw Roll Bounce page for setup instructions. Write the following on the board:

1. Throw
2. Roll
3. Bounce
4. Shout the SuperTruth: “God always has a good plan.”

   Just Do It! Play together and follow the game plan.

In Large Group you were asked to listen for the disciples’ idea to feed the large crowd. What did they want to do? Send the people away to nearby villages to find food.

This was not Jesus’ solution. He had a better plan—a supernatural plan to provide food. In the first miracle we saw, at the wedding party, the servants did what Jesus asked and He changed the water to wine. In the next miracle of feeding the crowd, the young boy and the disciples did what they were asked. Then, Jesus did what no one else could do—a multiplication miracle! When we do our part, God will do amazing things according to His good plan. In this game, you will be asked to do what I say according to a game plan. Don’t worry, what I ask you to do will be fun. Each role or part you do represents tasks that you might do as you serve God. Are you ready for the challenge? Let’s play!

This game is the most fun if played outdoors, in a gym, or in a large space. Options for smaller classes or smaller spaces: Play only two teams at a time, then hold playoffs, with the winners of each round competing to determine the fastest team. Play with only three children per team and eliminate shouting the SuperTruth. Teachers and assistants can play if necessary to complete teams. Divide the class into teams of four children. The teams will line up in rows (see diagram) with about 6–8 feet between each player. If space permits, have all teams play at the same time. Give a ball to the first player on each team. Use the board to explain each player’s purpose for each position:

Player 1 throws the ball to Player 2.

Player 2 catches the ball and rolls it to Player 3.

Player 3 catches the ball and bounces it to Player 4.

Player 4 catches the ball and shouts the SuperTruth.

Everyone rotates positions, with Player 4 carrying the ball to stand where Player 1 was. Continue playing until every member of the team has been in each position. The first team to finish wins. Play additional rounds as time permits.

Conclusion: Great job doing your part according to the plan. When we do what God asks according to His plan, we have His promise that His Spirit will make His home in us. Let’s learn more about God’s good plan in our Signpost Teaching.