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Leader Guide
Kids

I Am Meant to Know God – I Can Trust in God

March 02, 2025
 This session has been customized by one of your church admins
Bible Story: God Called Abram (Genesis 12; 15)
Theme Verse: ”A person's heart plans his way, but the LORD determines
his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9)
Agenda  125 Minutes

1 - Huddle  0 Minutes
All Leaders
Team Time
 Transition from Leaders to Team Time

2 - Connection Questions  0 Minutes

Team Time Leader
3 - Telephone — Younger Game  5 Minutes
Team Time Leader
4 - Team Stage — Older Craft  5 Minutes
Team Time Leader
5 - Hula Hoop Pass — Broadly Graded Game  5 Minutes
Team Time Leader
Large Group
 Transition from Team Time to Large Group

6 - Countdown Video  5 Minutes

Large Group Leader
7 - Host Welcome  5 Minutes
Large Group Leader
8 - Stage Game — Discover The Pattern  5 Minutes
Large Group Leader
9 - Main Idea Video  5 Minutes
Large Group Leader
10 - Host Object Lesson  5 Minutes
Large Group Leader
11 - Bible Story Video  10 Minutes
Large Group Leader
12 - Make The Connection  5 Minutes
Large Group Leader

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13 - Host-Led Theme Verse (Option 1)  5 Minutes

Large Group Leader
14 - Video-Led Theme Verse (Option 2)  5 Minutes
Large Group Leader
15 - Theme Song  5 Minutes
Large Group Leader
16 - Host Closing  5 Minutes
Large Group Leader
Team Time
 Transition from Large Group to Team Time

17 - Make The Discovery – Younger Questions  10 Minutes

Team Time Leader
18 - Make The Discovery – Older Questions  10 Minutes
Team Time Leader
19 - Up And Over — Younger Game  5 Minutes
Team Time Leader
20 - Remember The Way — Older Game  5 Minutes
Team Time Leader
21 - So Many Stars — Younger Craft  5 Minutes
Team Time Leader
22 - God’s Treasure — Older Craft  5 Minutes
Team Time Leader
23 - Step Verse Assembly — Theme Verse Activity  5 Minutes
Team Time Leader
24 - Activity Page  5 Minutes
Team Time Leader
25 - Pickup Time  0 Minutes
Team Time Leader

1 - Huddle  Leaders

Leader Tip
Huddle is a pre-service time for you to be equipped and encouraged in your ministry. Your ministry
 leader will celebrate with you, lead you, and pray for you. Read the Highlight of the Week (sent in
your weekly email) to prepare for this time.

2 - Connection Questions  Team Time

Leader Tip
As kids arrive, assign them to a Color Team—Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple, or Orange. Hyfi Kids
Color Teams are a great way to help kids connect with others and feel like they belong to a group.
 Consider using one color per grade level (Grades 1–6). If your ministry does not need all six teams,

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consider having leaders be teams (Older Kids Leaders and Younger Kids Leaders). Kids assigned to
those Color Teams can cheer for teammates and participate in activities together.

Use these questions to help you get to know kids as they arrive. Ministry happens best through relationships. By
spending this time with kids at the beginning, you will be able to make stronger connections as you begin teaching
about how God knows them!
What was the best part of your week?
What would be some snacks you would want to take to the beach?
If you could ride on an elephant or a giraffe, what would you choose and why?
What is your favorite way to spend a spring day?
If you could have lunch with any famous person, who would it be?

3 - Telephone — Younger Game  Team Time  5 Minutes

Kids will whisper a phrase into their neighbor’s ear while sitting in a circle.

Big Goal: Be a part of the team.

Leader Prep: None

Supplies
No supplies needed 1 per person

Telephone — Younger Game Script

Team Time Leader

  What To Do: Hey, team! Let’s get in a circle because we are going to play “Telephone.” What are
we playing? (Telephone!) We have an important message to deliver to our friends. I am going to
whisper a sentence to a teammate who will then whisper it to the next person. We will continue to
whisper this message from one person to the next until we have reached the final teammate. We
want to make sure we don’t shout the message, but rather whisper it. Touch your ears if you are
ready for the message.

Suggested Messages:
I’m so excited you're here!
I hope you have the best day ever!
This is going to be a great day!
Let’s have a lot of fun today.
I’m glad you’re on our team.

Keep It Going: Invite kids to start the message (whispering to you first so you can ensure that it is
appropriate). You may also utilize phrases with alliteration, such as “Sally Sue shoveled snow in
Stockton” or “South Dakota on Sunday.” 

Telephone — Younger Game Script

Team Time Leader

  Connect It: Everyone did a great job playing “Telephone”! We could not have completed the
game without your help. You have a place on our team here! What was your favorite message to
deliver? (Allow kids to answer.) Did the sentence change at all from the first person to the last?

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(Allow kids to answer.) Just like you all shared a special message with our team, God has a special
message for us to learn today. 

4 - Team Stage — Older Craft  Team Time  5 Minutes

Kids will create chenille stem images of themselves to put on a team “stage.”

Big Goal: Celebrate every child.

Leader Prep: Set out supplies. Draw a simple stage on the butcher paper with curtains along the sides and top as well as
a floor. Consider providing butcher paper in team colors.
Supplies
Butcher paper 1 per group

Markers or crayons (several) 1 per group

Chenille stems (several) 1 per group

Team Stage — Older Craft Script

Team Time Leader

  What To Do: Hey, friends! Everyone, say, “Team Stage!” (Team Stage!) We have this cool looking
“stage” for our team (draw attention to the stage on the paper). We are going to make ourselves
using chenille stems. Make a stick figure with a head, arms, and legs that represents you! Then,
place it somewhere on our stage. Maybe you want to also draw a soccer ball by your figure? Maybe
you want to draw a microphone that you’re singing to? Create yourself and add something to show
that this figure is you!

Keep It Going: Invite kids to make multiple figures. Invite kids to share their figures and drawings
with the team. 

Team Stage — Older Craft Script

Team Time Leader

  Connect It: I love getting to see your creativity at work. Everyone brought something special
and different to our stage. On the ____ Team, you are all important members. I’m so glad you’re here
today! Let’s keep the fun going! 

5 - Hula Hoop Pass — Broadly Graded Game  Team Time  5 Minutes

Kids will pass the hula hoop from person to person while forming a circle and holding hands.

Big Goal: Build connections with other kids.

Leader Prep: None

Supplies
Hula hoop 1 per group

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Timer or stopwatch (optional) 1 per group

Hula Hoop Pass — Broadly Graded Game Script

Team Time Leader

  What To Do: Hi, team! We are going to play a game called “Hula Hoop Pass.” Let me hear you
say, “Hula Hoop Pass!” (Hula Hoop Pass!) Form a circle, and hold the wrists of the people next to
you. (Allow time.) One person from our team will start with the hula hoop and pass it to the person
beside them. To pass the hoop, step through the hula hoop, and hold wrists the entire time. Try not
to let go!

Keep It Going: Time kids to see how quickly they can complete the game. Encourage kids to play
with their eyes closed. Hold the hoop for the kids, and challenge them to pass through without
touching the hoop. Invite kids to say, “Today is the best day ever!” as they step through the
hoop. 

Leader Tip
 Model how to step through the hoop.

Hula Hoop Pass — Broadly Graded Game Script

Team Time Leader

  Connect It: You all worked so well together. It is so great to watch our team get to know one
another. You had to start a conversation with your neighbor and build a connection with them to
accomplish the task. What was challenging about this activity? (Allow kids to answer.) What was fun
about this game? (Allow kids to answer.) We are going to have an exciting time working together
today. 

6 - Countdown Video  Large Group  5 Minutes

The Countdown Video is meant to be played as a signal to transition to Large Group. The video is fun and interactive
with opportunities for the kids to respond and cheer.

Leader Tip
 Help kids engage and interact with the video by calling out what’s happening, asking for their
guesses, and cheering with them.

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7 - Host Welcome  Large Group  5 Minutes

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Move to the front during the last 15 seconds of the timer to get the kids excited and lead them to
 count down the last 10 seconds.

Host Welcome Script

Large Group Leader

  Hello! My name is ____. Everyone, say your name out loud in 3-2-1! (Allow responses.) That was
loud! It’s going to take a little more time to discover everyone’s names. We are also going to
discover some amazing things about God today. Everyone, say, “Discover it!” (Discover it!) If you are
ready for a game, say, “Let’s go!” (Let’s go!) 

8 - Stage Game — Discover The Pattern  Large Group  5 Minutes

Supplies
Boxes 6 per group

Construction paper (12 per group) 1 per group

Tape 1 per group

Tables 2 per group

Stopwatch or timer 1 per group

Leader Prep: Set the boxes on the tables with the open sides facing the audience. Create cones by rolling and taping
the construction paper. Make two “cones” in each team color.

Game Rules:
1. Invite one player from each team to the front, providing the players with a paper cone in their team color.
2. Instruct the players to stand behind the boxes and close their eyes.
3. Place the second set of paper cones in the boxes, ensuring that the audience can see.
4. Direct players, one at a time, to switch places with each other. The goal is to stand behind the box that matches
their color.
5. Inform players when they are in the correct place by saying their team color and telling them to freeze. These
players will no longer switch.
6. Time the players to see how quickly they can find the correct pattern.

Stage Game — Discover The Pattern Script

Large Group Leader

  It’s time to play a game called “Discover the Pattern!” Discover the what? (Pattern!) This game
will need one player from each team, and you will work together to discover the pattern, which
means the order that certain objects are supposed to be. (Invite one player from each team to the
front. Distribute paper cones in matching team colors.)

I will place cones in these boxes that match your team colors, but they will be in a different pattern
than how you are standing. Your job will be to discover the pattern. One at a time, I will invite you to
change places with one of the other players. If you end up standing behind the box with your team
color, I will say your color and tell you to freeze. Once you’re in the correct position, you won’t move
again. (to the audience) Let’s cheer on the players each time they discover part of the pattern. But
don’t give anything away by pointing or nodding! (to the players) I’ll time you to see how long it
takes. Let’s see how quickly you can discover the pattern!
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(Instruct players to close their eyes while you place the cones in boxes. Start the timer, and call players
one at a time to switch places.)

Keep It Going: Play multiple rounds, switching players each time. 

Stage Game — Discover The Pattern Script

Large Group Leader

  Great job discovering the pattern! It can take time to discover something and figure it out, but
today we are going to discover something we can know right away! We are going to learn how we
are meant to know God. He loves us so much and wants to have a personal relationship with us.
There is no guessing needed! Repeat after me: “I am meant to know God!” (I am meant to know
God!) 

9 - Main Idea Video  Large Group  5 Minutes

Main Idea Video Script

Large Group Leader

  Let me hear you say, “Discover it!” (Discover it!) As we discover truth about God today, we are
going to hear from a treasure hunter by the name of Sophia Flores. Everyone, say, “Let’s go, Sophia!”
(Let’s go, Sophia!) 

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Main Idea Video Script

Large Group Leader

  Everyone, picture yourself about to float on a balloon chair and then the balloons pop! What
would your face look like? (Allow response.) You all look very surprised and shocked! We should not
always trust our plans to work out the way we think. But we can trust God! Say, “I can trust in God!”
(I can trust in God!) As we know God more, we learn that He is always trustworthy. Say, “I am meant
to know God!” (I am meant to know God!) 

10 - Host Object Lesson  Large Group  5 Minutes

Supplies
Bible 1 per group

Yarn or paracord 4 per group

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Cut 12-inch pieces of yarn or paracord, 4 per group. Form a knot with two strings. Use a small
 table to hold the yarn and Bible.

Host Object Lesson Script

Large Group Leader

  (Hold up the two loose pieces of yarn.) See these pieces of yarn? If you put them in your shoes
just like this, do you think they would keep the shoes on your feet secure? (No!) No way! Loose yarn,
thread, or shoestrings won’t really keep anything together.

(Hold up the knotted yarn.) Now look at these pieces of yarn. Everyone, say, “Ooo!” (Ooo!) Say “Ahh!”
(Ahh!) These pieces are tied together. In fact, they are tied in a knot so tight that I cannot separate
them. They will not easily be pulled apart because they are so tightly connected. A knot like this
would keep your shoes on for a long time!

A knot makes me think of a promise. In the Bible, promises were also called covenants. Say,
“Covenant.” (Covenant!) God made promises to people in the Bible, and His promises cannot be
easily broken or pulled apart. Just like this knot cannot be pulled apart, God’s promises cannot be
pulled apart. When God makes a promise to His people, He always keeps it. We can trust God. Say,
“I can trust in God!” (I can trust in God!) We can always trust God to follow through with what He
says He will do. God never breaks His promises. 

11 - Bible Story Video  Large Group  10 Minutes

Bible Story Video Script

Large Group Leader

  We’re going to learn a Bible story about a man named Abram. Let me hear you say, “Abram!”
(Abram!) This story can be found in the very first book of the Bible called Genesis. Abram discovered
that he could trust in God. Everyone, say, “Discover it!” to start our Bible story in 3-2-1! (Discover
it!) 

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12 - Make The Connection  Large Group  5 Minutes

Make The Connection Script

Large Group Leader

  We usually like to have a good plan and know what will happen next. Abram did not have all the
details when God called him to leave his home. He didn’t have a timeline or a big plan as he
gathered up his family to head off to a new place. In fact, the only thing Abram had was a promise
from God—and that was all Abram needed.

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Abram knew he could trust in God. Say, “I can trust in God!” (I can trust in God!) When God makes
a covenant, or a promise, we can trust that He will keep it. Abram knew that no matter what came
along in his journey, he could trust in God, and so can we. God is a promise keeper! 

Make The Connection Script

Large Group Leader

  Gospel Connection:

Host Script: God always keeps His promises. He even promised that one day Jesus would come
back and make all things new again. That is a pretty big promise, but why would God make that
promise? Everyone ask, “Why?” (Why?)

(Circle one) When God created the world, He created it according to His perfect design. God’s plan
was for people to know Him and have a close relationship with Him. Because God made everything,
we can trust in Him. 

Make The Connection Script

Large Group Leader

  (Circle two) But we can struggle to trust in God because of sin. Sin is when we choose to do
what we think is best instead of following what God says is best. We go against God’s plan and
design for our lives and choose to do our own thing. Why? Because we believe the lie that we can’t
trust God, that we need to do this on our own. When we trust ourselves instead of trusting God, we
sin, and that sin breaks our relationship with God. No matter how hard we try, we can’t fix that
broken relationship ourselves. We need someone to repair our brokenness. 

Make The Connection Script

Large Group Leader

  (Circle three) The only person who can rescue and repair what is broken is Jesus, God’s Son.
Jesus took the punishment for our sin by dying on a cross and, on the third day, coming back to life.
Jesus showed that He is more powerful than sin and death. When we trust in Jesus, confess our sin,
and ask for God's forgiveness, we can know that God forgives us and gives us a relationship with
God forever. God promises that everyone who trusts Jesus will get to have a relationship with Him.
The same way Abram trusted God, we can trust God. God is worthy of our trust. Say, “I can trust in
God!” (I can trust in God!)

God promised that Abram’s family would be as big and full as the number of stars in the sky, and
that the entire world would be blessed through him. Hundreds of years later, God kept that promise
by sending Jesus, who is from the family line of Abram, who is later called Abraham. If you have
questions or want to know more about following and trusting Jesus, talk with me or your Team
Leader.

We will all experience moments when we do not have all the answers. We may not always know the
game plan, but we are made to know the One who makes the plan. We were created to know God
and have a relationship with Him. We can know God by reading the Bible, talking to Him through
prayer, and learning from other people who know Him. As we know God, we learn that we can trust
in Him. Say, “I can trust in God!” (I can trust in God!) Say, “I am meant to know God!” (I am meant
to know God!) 

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13 - Host-Led Theme Verse (Option 1)  Large Group  5 Minutes

Leader Tip
 Choose between the Video-Led Theme Verse option or the Host-Led Theme Verse option. Watch
the Theme Verse Video to learn the motions to this month’s verse.

Theme Verse Motions:

A person’s heart (Put both hands over your heart.)
plans his way (Move both hands in front of you with palms facing each other.)
but the LORD determines his steps. (March in place.)
Proverbs 16:9 (Hold hands out like a Bible.)

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Host-Led Theme Verse (Option 1) Script

Large Group Leader

  Let’s stand up and learn our Theme verse together. We are meant to know God, and we can
know Him by learning what the Bible says about Him.

Repeat each part after me: (Use the motions above.)

A person’s heart (A person’s heart)
plans his way, (plans his way,)
but the LORD determines his steps. (but the LORD determines his steps.)
Proverbs 16:9 (Proverbs 16:9)

Great job, everyone. We are going to do this again. This time, we are going to do three jumping
jacks after each phrase.

A person’s heart (A person’s heart)

plans his way, (plans his way,)
but the LORD determines his steps. (but the LORD determines his steps.)
Proverbs 16:9 (Proverbs 16:9)

That’s great! This Bible verse reminds us that God is in control of our lives. He will always guide us,
just like God guided Abram and showed him where to go. We can trust God’s direction in our lives.
God keeps His promises because He is a promise keeper. 

14 - Video-Led Theme Verse (Option 2)  Large Group  5 Minutes

Leader Tip
 Choose between the Video-Led Theme Verse option or the Host-Led Theme Verse option. Watch
the Theme Verse Video to learn the motions to this month’s verse.

Video-Led Theme Verse (Option 2) Script

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Large Group Leader

  Let’s learn our Theme verse together. We are meant to know God, and we can know Him by
learning what the Bible says about Him. 

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Video-Led Theme Verse (Option 2) Script

Large Group Leader

  This Bible verse reminds us that God is in control of our lives. He will always guide us, just like
God guided Abram and showed him where to go. We can trust God’s direction in our lives. God
keeps His promises because He is a promise keeper. 

15 - Theme Song  Large Group  5 Minutes

Theme Song Script

Large Group Leader

  We’re going to learn a Theme song about how we can discover the truth about God. If you’re
ready, say, “I’m ready!” (I’m ready!) 

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Leader Tip
 Consider adding additional video-led worship music for kids.

16 - Host Closing  Large Group  5 Minutes

Host Closing Script

Large Group Leader

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 Abram trusted in God and followed God’s plan. In the unknown moments, God directed Abram
each step of the way. And the more Abram trusted and followed God, the more he knew God was
someone to be trusted. We are meant to know God, and no matter what, we can trust in Him.
Repeat after me: “I can trust in God!” (I can trust in God!) “I am meant to know God!” (I am meant
to know God!) We can trust in God and that means we can trust He hears us when we pray. Let’s
pray and talk to God in 3-2-1.

God, thank You that You always keep Your promises. You made us to know You and to trust in You.
Help us follow You every day, even when we don’t know what’s ahead. Help us trust You with the
details of our lives. Amen. 

Host Closing Script

Large Group Leader

  Thank you for having fun and discovering more about God today. Before heading into Team
Time, I want everyone to repeat after me while running in place for five seconds. Repeat after me, “I
am meant to know God!” (I am meant to know God!) Great job! Get ready to head off when you hear
your Color Team. Red Team, go! Orange Team, go! Yellow Team, go! Green Team, go! Blue Team, go!
Purple Team, go! 

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17 - Make The Discovery – Younger Questions  Team Time  10 Minutes

Leader Tip
Use this time for side-by-side discovery-based learning. Kids are invited to participate and discuss,
 building relationships with each other and their leader. These questions are designed to help all
kids—regardless of biblical knowledge or background—feel like they can contribute.

Make The Discovery – Younger Questions Script

Team Time Leader

  Let’s discover more about knowing and trusting in God! 

1. When have you, or someone else, made a promise? What was the promise, and what happened? (Allow kids to
answer, and share your own answer.)
2. Have you ever gotten yarn, string, or something else tied in a knot? If so, how did you get them untangled? Knots
cannot be broken easily. But God’s promises cannot ever be broken! What are things you can trust God with,
knowing He promises to love you and be with you? (Allow kids to answer, and share your own answer.)
3. The Bible tells us we are meant to know and trust in God. Let’s open our Bibles to Genesis 12:1-2 and read about
one of God’s amazing promises together. (Invite kids to open their Bibles. Read the passage aloud, or invite a kid
who volunteers to read the passage aloud. Be sure to have Bibles available for kids who need one. Help kids find the
passage so everyone can follow along together.) God told Abram to go to a new land, and God promised to make
Abram’s family into a great nation. How can Abram’s example help us when we are faced with something difficult
or unknown? (We can trust in God and remember that He loves us and leads us.)

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4. God sent His Son, Jesus, so we could have the kind of relationship He made us for—knowing, loving, and trusting
God. What are ways we can know God and His promises? (Suggested answers include learning from the Bible,
praying, spending time with other people who know God, and so forth.)
5. The Bible tells us that we are meant to know God. That means God wants us to know Him, not just know about
Him, but have a real connection and relationship with Him. Abram knew God and trusted in Him, and we can too!
What is something you learned today? Is there anything you have questions about? (Allow kids to answer, and
share your own answer.) Let’s pray and talk to God. (Lead the group in prayer. Consider using the following prayer
prompt.)

God, thank You for sending Jesus to provide the way for us to have a relationship with You. Help us to trust You and follow
You every day, even when we don’t have all the answers. Amen.

18 - Make The Discovery – Older Questions  Team Time  10 Minutes

Leader Tip
Use this time for side-by-side discovery-based learning. Kids are invited to participate and discuss,
 building relationships with each other and their leader. These questions are designed to help all
kids—regardless of biblical knowledge or background—feel like they can contribute.

Make The Discovery – Older Questions Script

Team Time Leader

  Let’s discover more about knowing and trusting in God! 

1. What happens when someone makes a promise and breaks it? What about when someone makes a promise and
keeps it? (Allow kids to answer, and share your own answer.)
2. The Bible tells us we are meant to know and trust in God. Let’s open our Bibles to Genesis 12:1-2 and read about
one of God’s amazing promises together. (Invite kids to open their Bibles. Read the passage aloud, or invite a kid
who volunteers to read the passage aloud. Be sure to have Bibles available for kids who need one. Help kids find the
passage so everyone can follow along together.) How do you think Abram might have felt when God told Abram to
leave his home? (He might have been nervous and excited to see what God had for him.) No matter how he felt,
Abram still trusted and obeyed God. What can we learn from Abram’s example? (Abram didn’t have all the
answers, but he trusted that God keeps His promises.)
3. When it gets hard to trust God, how can this story help encourage us? (We can remember God’s promises and
know that He is trustworthy. God kept every promise He made to Abram, and we can trust that He will keep the
promises He makes to us.)
4. If a friend asked, “How do you know you can trust God?” how could you answer? (We can trust God because He
keeps His promises. He showed us His love by promising to send Jesus. God is all-powerful and doesn’t break His
promises. He is trustworthy and always follows through.)
5. The Bible tells us we are meant to know God. That means God wants us to know Him, not just know about Him,
but have a real connection and relationship with Him. We can trust in Him because He keeps His promises. What
is something encouraging you will remember from today? Is there anything you have questions about? (Allow
kids to answer, and share your own answer.) Let’s pray and talk to God. (Lead the group in prayer. Consider using
the following prayer prompt.)

God, thank You for sending Jesus to provide the way for us to have a relationship with You. Help us to trust You and follow
You every day, even when we don’t have all the answers. Amen.
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19 - Up And Over — Younger Game  Team Time  5 Minutes

Kids pass an object to the person behind them while saying, “I am meant to know God.”

Big Goal: Use movement to learn that I am meant to know God.

Leader Prep: Set out supplies.

Supplies
Beanbag 1 per group

Stopwatch or timer 1 per group

Up And Over — Younger Game Script

Team Time Leader

  What To Do: Let’s play a game called “Up and Over!” If you’re ready say, “Oh, yeah!” (Oh, yeah!)
First, let’s have everyone line up, front to back. (Allow kids to line up.) We are going to see how
quickly we can get this beanbag from the front of the line to the back of the line. If you are with me,
say, “I am with you!” (I am with you!) You will pass the beanbag to the person behind you, changing
between passing it over your head and to your side. Before you pass the beanbag, you have to say,
“I am meant to know God.” Let’s see how many seconds it takes us to pass the beanbag to each
person.

(Play multiple rounds, allowing each player to be the first to start the passing.)

Keep It Going: Instruct kids to move to the back of the line after they complete their pass, causing
the line to move across the room. 

Leader Tip
 Invite kids with any type of limitation to pass the beanbag in the way that is most appropriate or
comfortable for them.

Up And Over — Younger Game Script

Team Time Leader

  Loud And Clear: We all worked hard in our game as we repeated the phrase, “I am meant to
know God.” In today’s Bible story, we learned that Abram knew God and trusted in Him. God made a
promise to Abram. He called Abram to go to a land he didn’t know. Abram realized He could trust
God’s promises and saw God’s kindness and faithfulness. You and I are meant to know God, just like
Abram. God cares deeply about us and wants to have a personal relationship with each one of us.
He invites us and allows us to trust and follow Him. We can know and trust God just like Abram
did. 

Leader Tip
 Consider reading Romans 4:3 and sharing that Abram, later called Abraham, was written about as
someone to admire and be like because of his faith and trust in God.

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20 - Remember The Way — Older Game  Team Time  5 Minutes

Kids will be challenged to remember the route to their destination without looking at the map.

Big Goal: Kids will work together as a team to learn they can trust in God.

Leader Prep: None

Supplies
“Map Picture” printable (several) 1 per group

“Map Instructions” printable 4 per group

Markers 1 per person

Stopwatch or timer 1 per group

Blank paper (optional) 1 per group

Remember The Way — Older Game Script

Team Time Leader

  What To Do: Friends, we are going to test your navigation skills today! Will you be able to
remember the way? Let me hear you say, “I can remember the way!” (I can remember the way!) I will
assign you to one of four groups. Your group will have one minute to memorize the instructions.
How long? (One minute!) After that minute, I will give you a map. You will need to draw a path on
the map that will take you from the neighborhood to the playground, following the directions you
memorized.

Keep It Going: Invite kids to create their own instructions and challenge their friends to memorize
them, then draw the correct path. 

Remember The Way — Older Game Script

Team Time Leader

  Loud And Clear: You all did a great job navigating. The instruction gave us all the details on how
to get from point A to point B. Abram didn’t have all the details upfront to get to his destination,
but God guided him each step of the way. Abram trusted God. You and I can trust God with our lives
because God has good plans for us. 

21 - So Many Stars — Younger Craft  Team Time  5 Minutes

Glue crumpled tissue paper pieces onto black construction paper, representing stars in a night sky.

Big Goal: Kids will showcase their creativity to learn they can trust in God because God keeps His promises.

Leader Prep: Write I can trust in God on the dry erase board. Set out supplies.
1. Write your name and I can trust in God with a white crayon on the construction paper.
2. Tear yellow or white tissue paper into small pieces. Crumple the pieces into small balls and bursts.
3. Glue the tissue paper pieces onto the construction paper.

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Supplies
White or yellow tissue paper 1 per person

Black construction paper 1 per person

Liquid glue (several) 1 per group

White crayons 1 per person

White or yellow pom-poms (several; optional) 1 per group

Dry erase board and marker 1 per group

So Many Stars — Younger Craft Script

Team Time Leader

  What To Do: In our Bible story, God promised that He would make the people in Abram’s family
be as many people as there were stars in the sky. Let’s make a craft that will help us remember
God’s promise to Abram and the truth that we can trust in God.

I am going to give you a black piece of paper, a piece of tissue paper, a white crayon, and some
glue. First, write your name on the paper and the phrase I can trust in God. (Allow time). Now, tear
your tissue paper into a bunch of smaller pieces. Once you have your pieces torn, crumple them into
small tissue paper balls. These will be your stars! Take your tissue paper “stars” and glue them onto
your paper. These stars look wonderful! 

Leader Tip
 Provide and use yellow or white pom-poms instead of tissue paper.

So Many Stars — Younger Craft Script

Team Time Leader

  Loud And Clear: You all made amazing stars! Every time we see a star, we can be reminded of
how God promised to make Abram’s family as numerous as the stars. A lot of stars are in the sky,
just like all the family members that come from Abram. God always keeps His promises, and we can
trust in Him. 

22 - God’s Treasure — Older Craft  Team Time  5 Minutes

Kids will create a map of challenges with a reminder to trust God.

Big Goal: Know that we can trust God even when things are difficult.

Leader Prep: Make a sample craft ahead of time. Set out supplies.
1. Brainstorm challenges and opportunities kids may face. List them on the dry erase board.
2. Draw a red X, and write I can trust in God underneath on a piece of paper.
3. Draw several other items such as palm trees, plants, sand dunes, shipwrecks, and so forth.
4. Label each item with one of the brainstormed ideas, having a combination of both challenges and opportunities.
5. Draw a dotted line connecting the items, ending at the red X.
6. Tear off the edges of the paper, crumple it, and unfold it to make it look more worn.
7. Slide a brown marker around the edges of the map to give it a dirty look.

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Supplies
Blank paper 1 per group

Markers (several) 1 per group

Dry erase board and marker 1 per group

God’s Treasure — Older Craft Script

Team Time Leader

  What To Do: We are going to make a craft that reminds us of how we can trust God, like Abram
did. First, let’s talk about different challenges and opportunities that kids your age may face in the
next couple of years. (Allow kids to brainstorm as you write their suggestions on the dry erase board.
Consider opportunities such as doing well in school, joining a team, and making new friends. Consider
challenges such as getting in trouble, fighting with a sibling, and having to move.)

Life is filled with all kinds of challenges and opportunities. But no matter what is happening, we can
trust in God. Let’s start our maps by putting a red X in the middle and writing I can trust in God
underneath. Now, draw six items around your map that may be found on a treasure map (palm
trees, sand dunes, shipwrecks, and so forth). Once you draw your items, choose one of our
brainstormed ideas to write beside each item. Include a combination of both challenges and
opportunities. (Allow kids to complete this step.)

Draw a dotted line that connects all the items but ends at the X. This is a good reminder that we can
trust in God and follow Him no matter what is happening in our lives. (Allow kids to complete this
step.)

Now to really make this look like a treasure map! Tear off the edges of your map. Then, crumple and
unfold your map a few times to give it a really worn look. Finally, use a brown marker on the edges
of the map to make it look a little dirty. 

God’s Treasure — Older Craft Script

Team Time Leader

  Loud And Clear: This map can help us remember that when God called Abram, Abram trusted
Him. Abram followed God, even though he didn’t know everything that would happen. You and I
can trust God like Abram. Say, “I can trust in God!” (I can trust in God!) 

23 - Step Verse Assembly — Theme Verse Activity  Team Time  5 Minutes

Use construction paper to make foot tracings with segments of the Theme verse on them, and then put them in order.

Big Goal: Kids will work together to learn the Theme verse.

Leader Prep: Use the Theme Verse Poster, Theme Verse Slide, or display the Theme verse in a visible location for kids to
see: “A person’s heart plans his way, but the LORD determines his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9)
Supplies
Construction paper 1 per person

Pencil 1 per person

Child-safe scissors 1 per person

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Stopwatch or timer 1 per group

Step Verse Assembly — Theme Verse Activity Script

Team Time Leader

  What To Do: We are going to make our very own pathway while also learning our Theme verse.
Everyone will get one piece of paper and a pencil. First, trace your shoe on the paper using the
pencil. (Allow time.) When you finish, cut out your shoe outline. (Allow time.)

Now, I am going to give each person a word or phrase from our Theme verse. When I give you a
word or phrase, write down the word(s) in big letters on your shoe paper.

(Consider changing the order of the words as you assign them to kids.)

Now that everyone has a word or phrase, I am going to have you work together to put our verse in
order. Let’s work as a team to accomplish our goal! 

Leader Tip
 Larger group option: Assign kids to two groups to complete the task.

Step Verse Assembly — Theme Verse Activity Script

Team Time Leader

  Loud And Clear: You all worked hard putting the verse in order. We formed a cool path with our
shoe prints. This is a great way to think about God directing our path. Our Theme verse tells us that
the Lord directs our steps. As we see these steps cut on the floor, we can be reminded that the Lord
will guide us and direct us. 

24 - Activity Page  Team Time  5 Minutes

Big Goal: Point to the Simple Truth and provide an opportunity for connection.

Leader Prep: Print copies of the activity page for each child. Set out the supplies.
Supplies
Activity Page 1 per person

Markers or crayons (several) 1 per group

Activity Page Script

Team Time Leader

  What To Do: This activity page helps us remember some big things we’ve learned about today.
As you color and work on activities, talk to a friend about some of your favorite parts of our time
together. 

Leader Tip

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Get to know the kids better. You can ask them what they remember about the Bible story, or you
 can remind them that the Lord determines their steps. They are meant to know God and trust in
Him.

Activity Page Script

Team Time Leader

  Loud And Clear: This activity page encourages us to trust God in every part of every day. While
we may not have all the information, we can be sure that God does. He will always prepare a path
for us. God guides our steps. We can trust God with what we know and what we don’t know when it
comes to our present and our future. 

25 - Pickup Time  Team Time

Leader Tip
 As kids leave, make sure they have their crafts and papers. Share with the person picking them up
something positive you observed today. Invite them back next week.

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