I Can Serve!

Host Welcome to the Lab!!

Host What are you doing?

Co-Host Can’t you tell who I am? Seriously? I’m Lumiere from “Beauty and the Beast.” The candles didn’t give it away.

Host We’ve really got to up our budget for costumes.

Co-Host I know. Nevertheless, I’m out here to remind you that today is all about serving.

Host That’s true. We’re discovering what it means to serve. Let’s get things started by checking in with Herman and Rusty. But first, stand to your feet and tell someone which restaurant that serves ice cream is your favorite.

Host Rusty seems really committed to winning that game. Would you keep playing or stop to help Herman?

Co-Host Maybe he really can’t help them. What do you think? (To the kids) Is it that Rusty can’t help or he just doesn’t want to?

Host A lot of people think that it’s really hard to serve. It’s kind of like the task we have for you guys in this game.

Co-Host This will be fun. We are going to have a waiter relay race. We have chosen two teams of six kids. When I say go, you must race around these cones and back to your team. Pass the tray to the next person, and then it’s their turn.

Host If you drop anything from your tray, you must restart at the beginning. Go!

Co-Host Waiters serve, and that game made serving look tough.

Host Let’s see what our Big Point says.

(Host and Co-Host choose a kid to volunteer.)

Co-Host Press that button after we count down from three and then read the Big Point.

Co-Host Let’s all say it together, I Can Serve!

Host Serving can be tough sometimes, but anyone can do it. It’s possible because Jesus gives us the power to serve. Even if our feelings tell us we can’t, we can make that choice.

Co-Host Let’s see if Rusty changes his mind about serving.

Host I’m concerned the lab is about to blow. What’s more important: playing games or saving the lab?

Co-Host It’s not helping that he’s listening to Hans Von Striker. He sure seemed like he didn’t understand the idea of sacrifice.

Host Sacrifice is a big part of our Big Point,

Host I Can Serve! One thing that’s hard for me to sacrifice is sweets. Do any of you love donuts?

Co-Host We’re going to choose four contestants to stand behind our mystery boxes. Inside these boxes are delicious donuts. We’ll randomly assign each of you a box to stand behind.

Host All of them are in one spot. Here’s the dilemma:

Host “Do or Do-nut Give.” Would you be willing to sacrifice three of the donuts so everyone can have one, or would you keep them all?

Co-Host That’s a lot of pressure.

Host It is, which is why I think the Big Verse might help your decision. Help us countdown to the big verse.

(Allow the child to read the Big Verse.)

Co-Host So serving is looking out for others, not just yourself. For me, it’s definitely more tempting to avoid serving when no one is watching.

Host Jesus made the choice to serve, and that’s what he asks us to do. Thankfully, He gives us power to help us make that choice. So, what’s your decision?

(Allow the child to make his/her decision.)

Host I’m so glad that we can all serve. No matter your age, size, or anything. We can do it when no one’s watching or when everyone’s watching. Let’s stand and worship Jesus.

Today is a great time to talk to God and let Him know that you are willing and ready to serve. You may not know how, but just like Jesus asked that boy to serve others on that mountainside, He asks you to serve now. Don’t focus on how it’s going to happen, just focus on saying, “Yes” when God asks. Let’s take a moment to pray. Pause and quietly talk to God. Let Him know that you are willing to say, “Yes.” (Pause) Now I’ll take a moment to pray.

Co-Host I’m glad that Rusty chose to save the lab.

Host He put down his game and helped his friends. That’s sacrifice. Rusty definitely learned our Big Point,

Host I Can Serve!

Co-Host The Big Do sounds fun this week. Offer to help someone in your family. I know, helping around the house might not be your favorite activity, but serving is important.

Host If you go into it with the right attitude, then you can find ways to make serving a blast. Let’s try that now with a little game I call “Laundry Basketball.”

Co-Host Two teams of kids will take turns trying to land a piece of laundry in the hamper. The team that gets the most points wins. Ready, set, go!

Co-Host Who knew serving could be so much fun?

Host Serving others is a great choice. Let’s gather in our small groups and discuss what we learned today.

1. Why did Rusty not want to help Herman? How did Rusty have to sacrifice in order to save the lab?
2. What do you think the boy in our Big Story was thinking when he handed over his lunch? Would it have been hard to give that up? How do you think he felt when he saw his lunch multiplied?
3. What are some ways you could serve someone this week?
4. What did Herman tell us to do with our families in the Big Do? Make a card for someone to show that you appreciate them.

1. Our Big Point says I Can _____! a. Serve

b. Do What I Want

2. Why did Rusty not want to help save the lab? a. He was hurt

b. He was playing a video game

3. Was the crowd Jesus taught large or small? a. Large

b. Small

4. True/False: Jesus’ disciples used their money to buy food for the crowd. a. True

b. False

5. Why can anyone serve others?

6. Complete the Big Verse: Philippians 2:4 (NIrV), “None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of ______.” a. Others

b. Just your friends

7. Who offered Jesus food to share with the crowd? a. Rich people

b. Boy

8. True/False: There was more than enough food for everyone to eat. a. True

b. False

9. What are some ways that you can serve others?

10. What challenge did Herman give us as this week’s Big Do? **Offer to help someone in your family**