Following the Way

Materials
You’ll need three or four blindfolds and several objects to set up a small obstacle course.

Preparation
Ask one or two adult assistants to help you set up the course. Alternatively, blindfold everyone and lead them about the church. As you begin your message, have your assistants set up an obstacle course in front of the area where the children sit.

Activity
1. Has anyone here ever gone through an obstacle course? Let children respond. We’ve set up a little obstacle course here today. Describe the course you’ve set up.
2. Could I have three or four volunteers to try my obstacle course? Choose three or four children. Let them begin the course and then stop them.
3. Oh, I forgot to tell you. You have to do this obstacle course blindfolded. But don’t worry, I’ll lead you.
4. Have the volunteers hold hands. Then lead them through the obstacle course.
5. Other children may call out directions or encouragement.
6. When children have completed the course, remove their blindfolds and have them sit down.
7. Congratulations! Lead children in applause for volunteers.

Discussion
1. What would have happened if the blindfolded volunteers had to go through the obstacle course without a leader?
2. Without a leader, they might have stumbled and fallen.
3. The Bible says Jesus is the way. He shows us and guides us to God. He is the only way to reach God. Without him we are lost forever, stumbling in the dark.

Scripture Text
John 14:5-14