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Slides and Printables

Conductor Carl Act 3

Conductor Carl Act 2

7 min countdown

Rules Video

Conductor Carl Title Slide

Countdown Video

The Big Do

5 min Countdown

Conductor Carl Act 1

1 min Countdown

Preschool Clean Up Song

Big Story Video

Title Slide Steam Whistle

Big Point Video Short

Engineer Holly is upset about her lost dog. She learns to have joy no matter what.

Large Group 

Countdown From 10

Rules

**Host**

Welcome to the Train Station, Jr. Conductors! It’s always lots of fun when you visit.



**Co-Host**

I have an idea for a fun game. I will make a face, and I want you to guess what I feel.





**Host**

Hmm, do you think our friend feels happy? Sad? What does he/she feel? (Pause) I agree, he/she looks angry.



**Co-Host**

You got it right. Would you like to try it again? 





Make different faces like happy, surprised, sad, scared, etc.





**Host**

You did a great job! This time, you make a face, and let’s see if we can guess how you feel. (Call out the different emotions you see in the audience) Today we get to discover with Conductor Carl how to choose a good attitude, even when we don’t feel like it.



**Co-Host**

That sounds kind of hard to do. I can’t wait to find out more!



**Host**

Then let’s be sure to turn on our listening ears, so we won’t miss anything. If you’re ready to discover more about God, say, “Choo-choo!” 

Welcome

Worship

**Host**

Mia is not having a fun morning. Have you ever woken up in a grumpy mood?



**Co-Host**

Let’s pretend to wake up and do the things we do in the morning. Stretch out your arms and yawn. Wipe your sleepy eyes. (Act out waking up) Maybe we should eat breakfast. Pretend to pour yourself a big bowl of cereal. (Pretend to pour)



**Host**

Take a big bite. (Pretend to eat cereal) I think we’re awake. Even if you wake up feeling grumpy, you can make the choice be joyful. Let’s put our hands to our ears and listen to the Big Point again, 

**Host**

**Be Happy No Matter What!**



**Co-Host**

Being joyful is a choice that everyone can make. Let’s use our imaginations to think about how we can choose to be happy, even when something bad happens. What does this picture show? 





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**Host**

You’re right; he is getting a shot. How do you feel when you have to get a shot? It makes me scared. Let’s make a scared face and say, “Ow!”



**Co-Host**

You can choose to be happy, even when you get a shot. God can help us think peaceful thoughts. We can remember how much He cares for us. Let’s switch our scared face to a calm face. (Pause) What is happening here? 





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**Host**

She had an accident on her bicycle. Let’s stand and pretend to ride a bicycle. Pretend to pedal faster. Faster! Even faster! Oh no, we’re losing control. Crash back to the floor. Crashing would make me sad and maybe frustrated. 



**Co-Host**

We can choose joy because we know that God is with us and He helps us. 



**Host**

The Holy Spirit grows the good fruit of joy inside of us when we follow God.



**Co-Host**

I hope that Mia can make that choice.



Engage 1

**Host**

Was it wise for Mia to act so grumpy? No, that was not a good choice. I’m thankful that Conductor Carl reminded her that God helps us choose joy. Let’s say the Big Point again, 

**Host**

**Be Happy No Matter What!**



**Co-Host**

Does the Big Point mean that nothing bad will ever happen to us? If something bad happens, can we still be happy no matter what? 





**Host**

It would be nice if nothing scary or hurtful happened, but sometimes it does. Listen to what the Bible says in the Big Verse. 

**Host**

James 1:2 (NIrV) says, “You will face all kinds of trouble. When you do, think of it as pure joy.”

**Co-Host**

I was hoping that the Bible said nothing bad would ever happen. How do we think of problems as joy?

**Host**

We use our faith. Faith is believing that God can do what He says in the Bible. Our faith helps us trust God, even when bad things happen. It’s like how an umbrella helps us when it is raining.

**Co-Host**

Let’s pretend to open an umbrella and look around at the storm clouds. Do you see all the rain? Let’s tap our fingers on our legs, like raindrops falling. (Tap your fingers individually) Can you make the sound of thunder? Let’s clap our hands together loudly.



For added interest you could play storm sound effects.

**Host**

The umbrella doesn’t stop the storm, but it does protect you in the rain. Sometimes God stops bad things from happening. Other times He’ll protect you instead. I have a friend who will stand in this pool and hold up the umbrella.



**Co-Host**

We don’t want him/her to get wet, so I’ll pour these ping pong balls over the top.





Pour the ping pong balls on the umbrella.





**Host**

See, the umbrella protected him/her. Even if something bad happens, we can choose to be happy because we know that God is helping us. Let’s worship God now!



Engage 2

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Let’s bow our heads, close our eyes and talk to God using our Big Verse. We’ll turn it into a prayer. Repeat after me, “When trouble comes, I will choose joy.” (Repeat 3x) When you pray that, you get to use your faith to believe that God will help you. Let’s worship our God, who helps us.





Big Story

**Host**

I think that Mia will enjoy her nap. She made the right choice by choosing to be happy even when she felt sleepy. Mia followed our Big Point. Let’s practice it again,

**Host**

**Be Happy No Matter What!**



**Co-Host**

We can use the Big Point this week when we do the Big Do.



**Host**

This week’s Big Do is to have everyone in your family choose a movie to watch. Put each person’s choice in a hat and draw one out to watch. If your movie doesn’t get chosen, make the choice to still watch it with a smile.



**Co-Host**

Which movie will you choose? When I watch a movie, I love to eat snacks. What are your favorite snacks?



**Host**

I like popcorn! Let’s play a fun game using popcorn. I have some friends who will play on stage. I will pull this string and then pass it to my friend. You have to pass it to the next person as fast as you can because at some point the popcorn will pop out of the box. Let’s play.





Optional play game music. Play the game. Bring 3-5 kids on stage to play the game with you. If time allows, play additional rounds.





**Host**

That was lots of fun. I hope you don’t make that big of a mess when your family does the Big Do this week!



**Co-Host**

Even if I don’t get my way, I will watch the movie with a smile.



**Host**

I think the Jr. Conductors will, too. Let’s say our Big Point again, 





Engage 3



**Host**

 - Did our Big Point say Be Sad No Matter What or **Be Happy No Matter What?**



 - Pretend to slam a heavy jail door. What do you think that would sound like? What do you think a jail door looks like? In our Big Story, who was put in jail for talking about Jesus? **Jesus’ friends, the Disciples**



 - Let’s imagine that we are at a birthday party. Would we act sad or joyful? How would it sound when we celebrate? How did Jesus’ friends, the Disciples, act when they were put in jail? Did they choose to be sad, mad, or happy? **Happy**



 - What kind of snacks do you like to eat? Pretend to stuff a giant handful of chips into your mouth. Chew it all up, like this. Puff out your cheeks like they’re full. What does the Big Do for this week say to do together? **Watch a movie** If your movie doesn’t get chosen, will you choose to be happy or pout?



 - What does our Big Verse say? James 1:2 (NIrV), “You will face all kinds of (pets / **trouble**). When you do, think of it as pure joy.”

Big Review

Clean Up

Midweek / Classroom

Begin by splitting the kids into the desired number of small groups.

Small Group Split

Welcome to the Train Station, Jr. Conductors! My name is Engineer (**Leader**’s name). Today we will find out more about the good fruit God grows inside of us when we walk with Him.

Let’s start today with a silly song. We will all sing this song together, but the trick is…no one can smile or laugh! We all have to stay completely serious, even when the song gets silly. Do you think you can do it with me? Let’s go! 





We suggest Baby Bumblebee by Cedarmont Kids. You can use this song or any silly song you think your kids can catch on to quickly. Sing it and add any motions you can think of. Make it really silly as you attempt to keep your face serious and not laugh. 







**Leader**

That was hard to keep from laughing. Today one of Conductor Carl’s friends will find out that Jesus wants to grow joy on the inside of us. Let’s find out what’s happening at the Train Station!  







Icebreaker

Oh man, Mia is not having a good morning. Can everyone make a grumpy face? Now take the corner of your mouth and push it up into a smile. That’s so much better! Those faces remind me of our Big Point. Let’s practice it together, 

**Be Happy No Matter What!**



One of the good things that God grows inside of us is joy! Sometimes, bad things happen. A friend might take your toy away, someone may call you a mean name, or you might fall and hurt your knee. How do you feel when those things happen? (Pause) Yes, we might feel sad or angry. But when we follow Jesus, He can help us choose to be happy.



Let’s talk about how God grows joy in us with our Small Groups. You can play with playdough and make shapes while you talk. Everyone, turn to your Small Group Leader. 



Small Group Leader,

Pass out playdough to each kid and have them follow these instructions as you talk about choosing joy when hard things happen. 





**Small Group Leader**

Squish your playdough with your hands. How do you feel when a toy you like breaks? How can God help you choose joy? **He can remind you of the other good toys you have.** 

Hide your playdough behind your back. How do you feel when your favorite stuffed animal or blanket is lost? How can God help you choose joy? **He can remind you that He is always with you and never leaves.**

Make your playdough into a snake. How would you feel if you saw a scary snake? How can God help you choose joy? **He can remind you that He will protect you and keep you safe.**  













**Leader**

The Holy Spirit grows the good fruit of joy inside of us when we follow God. Everyone, turn your listening ears on to find out if Mia will make the choice to have joy! 

Was it wise for Mia to act so grumpy with Mr. Rios? No, that was not a wise choice. I’m thankful that Conductor Carl reminded her of the Big Point. Let’s sing it again, 

Conductor Carl helped show Mia that God wants to grow the fruit of joy in us, even when bad things happen. James 1:2 (NIrV) says, “You will face all kinds of trouble. When you do, think of it as pure joy.” When we choose to believe what God says in the Bible, it is called faith. Our faith helps us trust God, even when bad things happen. That is what gives us the power to stay happy! 



Let’s make a craft about staying happy. Everyone, turn to your Small Group Leader! 



Small Group Leader,

Help the kids construct a smiley face using the paper plate as the head, sticking the googly eyes, and then attaching the mouth with a brad. After they assemble it, show them how you can turn the mouth from a frown to a smile.       









**Leader**

I am so thankful that God helps us to turn our frowns into smiles! We are going to hear a story today about how Jesus’ disciples chose joy, even when they were in jail! Everyone, turn your listening ears on.  

Jr. Conductors, God loves when we talk to Him about the things that make us sad or angry and ask for His help. Let’s do that now in our Small Groups. Everyone, turn around to your leader. 







**Small Group Leader**

Bow your heads and close your eyes. Now think about something that has made you angry or sad. Quietly ask God to help you be joyful, no matter what happens. (Pause) Great job! 

Mia will enjoy her nap. I’m so glad she made the right choice to be happy, even when she felt sleepy. She followed the Big Point. The Disciples followed the Big Point in our story today, even though they were in jail! For the Big Do this week, we get to practice choosing joy.  







Have everyone in your house choose a movie to watch. Put each person’s choice in a hat and draw one out to watch. If your movie doesn’t get chosen, make the choice to watch the other movie with a smile. That will be great practice following the Big Point. Let’s sing it one last time, 

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