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Slides and Printables

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Program Videos

Big Point Video Short

Conductor Carl Act 1

Conductor Carl Act 3

Conductor Carl Act 2

Big Story Video

Engineer Courtney isn't sure she wants to forgive her friends when they forget to invite her to play soccer.


I'm Part Of God's Big Plan Week 4

Forgive And Let Go!

Join Conductor Carl and his friends as they lead your kids on an adventure through God’s word. These imaginative and engaging lessons will have your early childhood kids and volunteers loving every minute of their time at the Train Station. Included are lessons for Kindergarten-3s, 2-year-olds and a story for babies and toddlers. Lessons include videos, graphics, coloring sheets, and both large and small group lessons. The junior lessons tie directly with the corresponding elementary lesson.

Ark Kids Junior

An ongoing curriculum for Early Childhood

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Engage 2 Slides

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3min Countdown

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Countdown Video

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30 Second Countdown

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Preschool Clean Up Song

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Rules Video

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Icebreaker Slide

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Title Slide Steam Whistle

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2min Countdown

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The Big Do

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Big Verse Slide

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Lesson Plan

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docx

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5min Countdown

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Big Story Slides

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Most of us can probably appreciate a good plan. While we might not all enjoy sticking to a given plan, it’s hard to ignore the benefits. For those responsible for creating a particular plan there can be a lot of pressure… What have I overlooked? What are the factors beyond my control? What if the plan fails? Thankfully, in the grand scheme of things the ultimate plan is not riding on our shoulders. When we realize that our good God who knows everything has a master plan for this world, as well as individual roles for each of us to play, we can breathe a sigh of relief.  God’s got this, and He’s got me.  When we decide to become a friend and follower of Jesus and accept our assignments in His big plan, we embark on a grand adventure. He assures us that there will be twists and turns along the way, but we are never without hope and help. This is not only good news for us, but for the kids with whom we are connecting each week. Part of God’s big plan for us is to encourage kids to engage in His big plan. As we do we are helping kids discover and live out their God-given destinies, just like Joseph. Living life with hope, purpose, and intentionality is powerful and can actually change the world. When we dream big, give our best, listen to God, and are quick to forgive, we will find ourselves smack-dab in the middle of God’s Big Plan!


I’m Part of God's Big Plan

This message teaches individuals, particularly children, that by embracing their unique roles in God's grand plan, they can live with hope, purpose, and intentionality, ultimately impacting the world positively just like the biblical figure, Joseph.

Large Group

Countdown From 10

Optional Music For Lesson: 
 - Soft instrumental music for Big Story

Leader

Rules

Welcome

**Host**
Welcome to the Train Station, Jr. Conductors! We’ve had so much fun hearing about Joseph and discovering how God had a big plan for his life. God has a big plan for us, too.

**Co-Host**
Would you like to start with a fun game? I need some Jr. Conductors to play.




**Host**
This game is all about holding on tightly. The Jr. Conductors will hold one side of the rope, and our friend, (**Co-Host**), will hold the other side. Let’s see if the Jr. Conductors can hold on to the rope even when (**Co-Host**) tugs on it. On your mark, get set, go!



The **Co-Host** should tug lightly on the rope, but make it seem as if you are pulling hard. Have the audience encourage the kids to hold on until the end.


**Co-Host**
You did a great job. Let’s clap for our friends. I can’t believe that they held the 
rope so tightly. I wonder if it’s always a good idea to hold on and not let go.

**Host**
In a game like this, holding on is a great idea, but sometimes, in life, we are supposed to let go. That’s what we’re going to discover in today’s Big Point. First let’s continue with a big, “Choo-choo!” 


**Host**
In a game like this, holding on is a great idea, but sometimes, in life, we are supposed to let go. That’s what we’re going to discover in today’s Big Point. First let’s continue with a big, “Choo-choo!” 

Hosts

Worship

Engage 1

**Co-Host**
Do any of you play soccer like Engineer Courtney? When you play soccer, do you throw the ball with your hands or kick the ball with your feet?

**Host**
Yep, you use your feet to move the ball. But did Engineer Courtney seem happy or angry with her friends? (Pause) Engineer Courtney was so mad! She even said she doesn’t want to be friends anymore. She needs to listen to and follow the Big Point. Let’s practice it now, 


**Host**
**Forgive And Let Go!**


**Co-Host**
Have you ever told someone, “I forgive you?” (Pause) I have. Was it hard to say those words when someone was mean to you?

**Host**
God has a big plan for us, but it makes it hard to follow that big plan if we’re holding on to angry feelings. Jesus wants us to forgive and let go of those angry feelings.



**Co-Host**
Angry feelings do not help you. Does anyone in here have quick feet that help 
them run fast? (Choose a volunteer and invite him/her up to the stage) Let’s see how quickly you can run from one side to the other.



**Host**
You’re fast, but I wonder how fast you can run with this backpack on your back. It’s not empty. It’s very heavy.


Fill the backpack with some kind of weight. It could be small dumbbells, books, etc. Ensure that the weight is not so heavy that it makes it too difficult for the child to balance. Have the child run.


**Co-Host**
It’s harder to run while you’re carrying all of that weight. Let’s take this stuff out and let you run again. (Take out the weights) That’s much better. Let’s clap for our friend as he/she sits down.

**Host**
Forgiving and letting go of angry feelings helps us be better at doing what God wants us to do. It’s a wise choice to tell someone, “I forgive you.” Let’s see if Engineer Courtney does that.




Engage 2

**Co-Host**
Did Engineer Courtney treat her friends with kindness? (Pause) No, she didn’t at all.

**Host**
Instead of following our Big Point, she chose to stay mad. A better choice would be to follow Jesus’ example and do what our Big Point says. Let’s practice it again, 


**Host**
**Forgive And Let Go!**


**Co-Host**
Did Jesus follow the Big Point, too? 

**Host**
He sure did. We learned that in the verse Engineer Kelly shared. 


**Host**
Colossians 3:13 (NIrV) says, “Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you.”



**Co-Host**
Whew, I’m glad that Jesus forgave us. What kinds of things did Jesus forgive us for?

**Host**
Let’s look at some pictures and think of wrong choices people can make that Jesus wants to forgive them for.


Show the following different slides and ask the kids to describe the emotion. Explain the bad choice, have them act it out, and remind them that Jesus forgave us.

 - Angry Face: Times when we were angry with our friends or family

 - Bad Words: Times when we called someone a hurtful name

 - Crying Face: Times when we hurt someone and made them cry

 - Long Nose Face: Times when we told a lie

 - Despair Face: Times when we threw a temper tantrum



**Co-Host**
If Jesus forgives us for making those wrong choices, then we can forgive other people when they make wrong choices.

**Host**
We can forgive other people. When we forgive, we get to be God’s big helpers. Let’s get ready to visit the Big Story Station and hear whether Joseph chose to forgive or be angry. First let’s stand and sing.




Big Story

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Jr. Conductors, let’s
close our eyes and bow our heads. I want you to think of someone who has been unkind to you or hurt your feelings. Think about that person. Right now, ask Jesus to help you forgive the person who was mean. Quietly talk to Jesus right now and ask Him to help. (Pause) Now, I’ll pray. Dear Jesus, thank you for forgiving us. Help us to forgive other people who haven’t been nice to us. Amen.

Engage 3

**Co-Host**
I can’t believe that Farmer Faith’s cow, Bessie, is playing soccer, too. Have you ever seen a cow play soccer?

**Host**
I’m most proud of Engineer Courtney for forgiving her friends. Now they will all be able to have fun together. She practiced our Big Point, 


**Host**
**Forgive And Let Go!**

**Co-Host**
Joseph followed the Big Point, too. His brothers had been so mean to him, but he didn’t get back at them. He was in charge, and he decided to help his family. Because of that, God’s big plan kept going.

**Host**
You can tell your family about Joseph forgiving his brothers when you do the Big Do this week. Conductor Carl gave us a fun idea. 




**Host**
Talk to your family about a time when someone forgave each of you. Talk about how it made you feel.




**Co-Host**
Let’s practice letting go with a fun game. I’m going to pick a Jr. Conductor and 
hand you one of these beach balls. We drew an angry face on it. When I hand it to you, I want you to let it go and toss it to (**Host**).



Allow several kids to hold the beach ball and toss it to the **Host**.


**Host**
When you forgive, you can let those angry feelings go. Thanks for visiting the Train Station. Let’s say our Big Point once more, 


Big Review

- Did our Big Point say Forgive And Don’t Let Go or **Forgive And Let Go?**

 - Let’s pretend to play soccer. Stand up, and let’s pretend to kick the soccer ball into the goal. Did you score a goal? Who wanted to play soccer with her friends today? **Engineer Courtney** Why was she upset? **They forgot to invite her to play**  

 - Can you tell me the name of one person who forgave you when you made a wrong choice? (Allow for answers) What does our Big Verse say? Colossians 3:13 (NIrV), “______, just as the Lord forgave you.”
	 - **Forgive**
	 - Be mad

 - What is your favorite thing to eat for dinner? (Allow for answers) Let’s pretend we ate a big dinner. Rub your tummy like it’s full of good food. Who made sure everyone in Egypt had food? **Joseph** Was Joseph an important leader in Egypt? **Yes**

 - How many brothers or sisters do you have? Show me with your fingers. (Allow for answers) What are their names? (Allow for answers) Who visited Joseph in Egypt? **Joseph’s brothers** Did Joseph get back at them and be mean or help them? **Helped them**

 - What did Conductor Carl remind us to do in this week’s Big Do? **Talk about someone who forgave you**

Clean Up

Midweek / Classroom

Small Group Split

Begin by splitting the kids into the desired number of small groups. Small Group Leaders, take a few moments to welcome your group. 


Small Group Leaders

Optional Music For Lesson:

 - Soft instrumental music for Big Story

Engage 2 Prep: This segment calls for Life of Joseph sticker scenes that were purchased from Oriental Trading. If you can’t find them, the kids could color a picture about Joseph’s life.



Leader enters dressed as a Train Conductor.


Hi, Jr. Conductors! Welcome to the Train Station! We are going to have a great night tonight. Can you hold hands with the friend next to you? Everyone, hold on tight so you don’t break apart and walk around without letting go. Good job! Now everyone let go of your friends’ hands.  

Today we get to discover something important that God wants us to let go of. Let’s go see Conductor Carl, and maybe he can help us! To get the train started, everyone say, “Choo-choo!” 


“Choo-choo!” Let’s stand up and worship Jesus! 


Icebreaker

Jr. Conductors, do you remember the name of the man who we have been learning about at the Train Station? Let’s try to read it together. 


Play the following slide and sound out Joseph’s name with the kids. 

It’s Joseph! Joseph knew that God had a big plan for His life. Let’s all act out the story of Joseph together. First, he had a dream that was God speaking to him. Everyone lay your head down, like you are sleeping. What are you dreaming about? (Allow for answers) Joseph’s dream showed him that he would be a leader one day. Joseph believed what God told him. 

But then some bad stuff happened to Joseph, and he ended up in jail! Yikes! Everyone, pretend to slam a jail door really hard. Now shake the bars of the jail cell. Did Joseph give up when he was in jail or did he keep working hard like God asked him to? That’s right; he kept working hard. 

While Joseph was working hard in jail, the king of Egypt had a dream. Let’s pretend to sleep again. But the king didn’t know what the dream meant. Can you make a confused face? The king needed Joseph’s help. Joseph got to meet the king and help him, but first he had to get cleaned up. Let’s pretend to wash our hands and put new clothes on. Stand up with me. (Act out putting on clothes) Joseph used his gifts and helped the king learn about his dream. The king made Joseph a leader! Can you put your hands on your hips like you are important? Good job! You can sit back down on your pockets.

I wonder what we are going to learn about Joseph today. Let’s all pay close attention to Conductor Carl so we can find out! 




Engineer Courtney isn’t making a wise choice by staying mad at her friends. She needs help following our Big Point. Let’s practice it together, 

**Forgive And Let Go!**   

Forgiving someone means we let go of the angry feelings we have towards them. Other people will do things that make us feel angry, but we don’t have to keep those feelings. We can **Forgive And Let Go!** In your small group you get to play a game and follow our Big Point. Let’s do that now.


Have the kids stand in a circle and bounce the balloon to each other while saying, “I forgive you.” 

Small Group Leader

Let’s say, “I forgive you” one more time all together. “I forgive you!” Those are wise words! Now let’s put bubbles in our mouths so we can find out if Engineer Courtney is going to forgive her friends. 



Did Engineer Courtney forgive her friends? No, she is still mad at them and being unkind. I hope she learns the Big Point and chooses to act like Jesus. Let’s sing it together, 


**Forgive And Let Go!**  

Did you know Jesus followed our Big Point? 

Engineer Kelly shared tonight’s Big Verse. Colossians 3:13 (NIrV) says, “Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you.” We all want to be just like Jesus. Choosing to forgive our friends is one way we can do that! Joseph, from our Big Story, had to forgive. In your small group you get to make a craft about Joseph. Then we will hear about how he forgave the people who were mean to him. 


Pass out the sticker scenes or coloring pages and help the kids as needed.     



When we follow our Big Point, we get to act just like Jesus! Let’s all practice the Big Point together while we act like different animals. Everyone, stand up and hop like a bunny. Now say, **Forgive And Let Go**! Let’s do a crab walk. While you’re doing it, say, **Forgive And Let Go!** Let’s beat our chests, like a gorilla! Now say really loud, **Forgive And Let Go!** Good job! You can have a seat on your pockets.  

Now it’s time to hear a true story from the Bible. Pay close attention and find out who Joseph forgave! 



Forgiving others is an important part of following Jesus. Everyone, close your eyes and think of someone who has been unkind to you or has hurt your feelings. Let’s forgive them right now. Quietly ask Jesus to help you forgive them and let the angry feelings go. Good job. Now let’s find out what happens next with Engineer Courtney.



Closing

I’m thankful Engineer Courtney made a wise choice and forgave her friends. Now they can all have fun together! 

This week’s Big Do is going to be fun. 

Conductor Carl gave us the idea to talk to our family about a time when someone forgave you and how it made you feel. Letting go of angry feelings is going to help you have a great week!   
 
Let’s sing our Big Point one last time, 

I'm Part Of God's Big Plan Week 4: Forgive And Let Go!

Large Group

Large Group Instructions

Countdown From 10

Rules

Welcome

Engage 1

Engage 2

Big Story

Engage 3

Big Review

Clean Up

Large Group Instructions

Countdown From 10

Rules

Welcome

Engage 1

Engage 2

Big Story

Engage 3

Big Review

Clean Up

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