Mission Briefing
A Bible hero mission for kids about leading even when you feel unsure.
Hero: Moses
Virtue: Leadership
Best for: Ages 6-12
Time: 10-15 minutes
You need: 5 paper flames or strips, pencil, and a cup
Mission Verse
"And God said, 'I will be with you.'" – Exodus 3:12
Meet Moses
Moses was watching sheep when he saw a bush on fire.
The bush burned, but it did not burn up.
God spoke to Moses from the bush.
God told Moses to go back to Egypt and help lead his people out.
Moses felt unsure.
He had questions. He had excuses. He did not feel ready.
God did not say, “Moses, you are amazing.”
God said, “I will be with you.”
Leadership means taking the next right step with God, even when you feel unsure.
Hero Skill: Lead With Help
Leaders do not always feel brave at first.
Good leaders listen, ask for help, and do what is right for others.
Moses teaches children that God can use unsure people.
Your Mission Today: The Five Excuses Fire
You will name common excuses and answer them with God’s promise.
What You Need
- 5 paper flames or strips
- Pencil
- Cup
Step 1: Write Excuses
Write one excuse on each paper flame.
- I am too young
- I am scared
- I do not know how
- Someone else can do it
- What if I fail?
Step 2: Answer Each One
After each excuse, say: “God can help me take the next step.”
Step 3: Choose One Lead Step
Put the flames in the cup. Choose one leadership action for today.
- Invite someone in
- Tell the truth
- Help a younger child
- Do the right thing first
Talk About It
Ages 6-8: Why did Moses feel unsure?
Ages 9-10: What did God promise Moses?
Ages 11-12: How can a leader ask for help without giving up?
Leadership Practice For This Week
Look for one small place to lead by helping.
Say: “God is with me for this step.”
Then take the step.
Parent Note
Moses is useful for children who think leaders must be naturally confident.
This mission frames leadership as service and obedience, not control.
Keep the leadership step small and pro-social.
Mission Prayer
God,
help me lead with courage and kindness.
Be with me when I feel unsure.
Show me one helpful step I can take today.
Amen.
Free Moses Coloring Page
Keep the mission going with Moses’s coloring page.
Get Moses’s free coloring page
♥ Mission Prayer
Dear God, thank You for choosing ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Help us to lead with kindness, to listen before we act, and to trust You when the path ahead is unclear. When we feel too small for the task, remind us that You are with us. Amen.
