1. For groups exceeding 20 children, divide them into multiple groups of 20. Have children hold hands and extend outward to form a large circle. Instruct them to let go of their hands, turning to face the back of the child to their right (resulting in everyone facing outward).
2. Explain to the children that they will run around the circle, attempting to tag the back of the player in front of them.
3. When a player is tagged, they are out and must move to the side.
4. Continue playing until only 4 players remain, and announce them as the winners.
5. Note: As the race continues, players will tire, making it challenging to tag the players in front, due to the shrinking circle.”

THE CIRCUMSTANCE (Genesis 37:5-11)
In the land of Canaan, a place known for its abundant pastures and rolling hills, there lived a family full of dreams and promises. It was a time when the sun’s warmth kissed the earth, and the scent of harvest hung in the air. Among the family members, there was a young man named Joseph. His father, Jacob, loved him deeply, and his favoritism was made evident when he gave him a beautiful robe of many colors that Joseph wore. This favoritism caused his brothers pain and then they acted upon their pain with anger toward Joseph. One day, as Joseph shared his dreams with his brothers, they were consumed by envy and jealousy. In his dream, the sun, moon, and eleven stars bowed down to him. His brothers scorned him, not understanding the depth of these dreams. Yet, despite their refusing to accept Joseph’s dream, his father thought about Joseph’s dreams in his heart.

THE CHOICE (Genesis 37:23-24, 37:28)
The brothers had taken the sheep far away to pasture them. As they looked up and saw Joseph coming toward them they let all of their jealous rage fall upon, Joseph. As a group, they devised a plan to rid themselves of their presence. A nearby pit became the place for their deceitful act. As Joseph approached, they seized him, stripped him of his robe, and cast him into the pit. Their choice was one of cruelty, betrayal, and heartlessness. Standing near the pit, they were met with the sight of a traveling caravan of traders. An idea was born from their dark hearts, and
they sold their own brother to these traders, hoping to profit from their wickedness. With heavy hearts, they made up a story to tell their father, using the robe of many colors as a grim piece of evidence.

THE CONSEQUENCE (Genesis 39:2-6, 39:19-20, 41:14-16, 41:39-41, 41:46, 41:53-54, 45:5-8, 50:20)

As days turned into years, Joseph’s fate took a twist he could never have imagined. Sold as a slave to an Egyptian named Potiphar, Joseph found himself in a foreign land, far from his family and home. Yet, even as a slave, he carried with him the seeds of hope and faith in his God. Remarkably, Joseph’s integrity and dedication caught the eye of Potiphar, who entrusted him with great responsibility. The Lord’s presence was evident in Joseph’s work, and he prospered. However, challenges were far from over, as Potiphar’s wife falsely accused Joseph of wrongdoing, leading to his unjust imprisonment. Even in prison, Joseph’s faith in God remained unshaken. Through divine intervention, he interpreted dreams for fellow prisoners, and his gift caught the
attention of Pharaoh himself. Joseph was called to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams, leadingto a revelation of an impending famine. Pharaoh recognized the wisdom in Joseph’s
words and raised him to be second-in-command of all of Egypt. Pharaoh then putJoseph in charge of the critical task of preparing for the famine. Joseph’s God-givenwisdom and faithful heart were now being used to save countless lives. As the faminestruck the land, Joseph’s brothers were led to Egypt in search of food. They bowed
before the ruler of Egypt, not knowing it was their long-lost brother. Joseph’s dreamshad become reality, as his brothers bowed before him, just as the sun, moon, and starshad in his dream.

THE LIFE LESSON
Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers and forgave them for their betrayal. He saw God’s sovereign plan unfolding, turning the harm intended for him into a means of salvation for many. Reunited with his family, Joseph’s journey of suffering led to a profound victory of love, redemption, and reconciliation.