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Conductor Carl Act 2

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Countdown Video

The Big Do

Big Story Video

1 min Countdown

Preschool Clean Up Song

Conductor Carl Act 3

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Big Point Video Short

3 min Countdown

Mia learns how she can use her power to help farmer Faith!

Large Group 

Countdown From 10

Rules

**Host**

Welcome to the Train Station, Jr. Conductors!





**Co-Host** tries to blow up a balloon but can’t inflate it. He/She nearly turns blue trying to blow it up. The **Co-Host** finally lets out a breath of air.





**Co-Host**

That’s too hard. I don’t think I can blow up this balloon.



**Host**

Blowing up balloons can be difficult, but I believe you can do it. Jr. Conductors, can you show (**Co-Host**’s name) how to blow up a balloon?



**Co-Host**

That would be great. I know I’m supposed to stretch the balloon. Can you help me do that? Should I hold it way away from me and blow? (**Co-Host** tries that) You’re right, that’s not working. Show me what to do. Can you take big breaths? I think I can do it.





**Co-Host** blows up the balloon and lets it go. The balloon goes flying.









**Host**

Well, at least now you know how to blow it up again. The Jr. Conductors were a big help to you.



**Co-Host**

They sure were. Thank you!



**Host**

They used their breath to show you how to blow up a balloon. Today we will discover that there are lots of ways that the Jr. Conductors can use what they have to help. If you are ready to learn at the Train Station, say, “Choo-choo!” 

Welcome

Worship

**Host** and **Co-Host** enter. This Engage uses the Energy Stick experiment. It’s simple to use. All you need is a closed circuit to make the stick light up. The closed circuit is created when two or more people hold the Energy Stick with one hand and hold hands with each other. The Energy Stick can be purchased online or in some stores.



**Host**

Mia is excited to help Farmer Faith, but is she having a hard time using her energy to help?



**Co-Host**

She is having some trouble, but I’m glad that Mr. Rios is there to remind her to be careful and use her energy in a helpful way.



**Host**

That’s being gentle. Gentleness is part of the Fruit of the Spirit. It’s a very helpful attitude to choose. Let’s practice the Big Point to discover how to show gentleness, 

**Host**

**Use Your Power To Help!**



**Host**

Everyone has power, and we can use that power either to hurt or to help.



**Co-Host**

Do you think that I have power to help? What about the Jr. Conductors?



**Host**

Everyone has power. Let’s think of things we can do, Jr. Conductors. Can you walk? Stand up and walk in place. (Walk in place) We have the power to walk over and help a friend stand up when they’ve fallen. Can you move your hands? Wiggle them for me. (Wiggle your hands) You have the power to use those hands to hug someone and share love. You can sit on your pockets.



**Co-Host**

I can’t see my power.



**Host**

It’s there. I’ll show you with a science experiment from Professor Beaker. Here is a Jr. Conductor who is going to help. (Bring up volunteer) This stick can light up just using the power in you. Hold it.





The volunteer holds one end of the Energy Stick. The **Co-Host** holds the other end.





**Co-Host**

It’s not working. See, I don’t have power.



**Host**

Let’s have our friend hold the other end. You two, touch hands.





The volunteer and **Co-Host** hold their other hands. The stick lights up.





**Co-Host**

Look! It lit up. We both have power.



**Host**

We all have power in us. When we use that power to help, like our friend did with you, then we can be part of God’s big plan.



**Co-Host**

Let’s see if Mia uses her power to help.









Engage 1

**Host** and **Co-Host** enter. This Engage uses the Bed of Nails science experiment. The kit can be purchased online, but it can also be constructed using plans available online. As with all experiments, be sure to practice several times before service.



**Host**

Mia’s sad because she feels like she is making a big mess at the farm.



**Co-Host**

Mr. Rios and Farmer Faith have been so patient as they help Mia learn how to be gentle. Do you think Mia can find a way to help?



**Host**

I do, too. Let’s practice the Big Point so we can help Mia remember, 

**Host**

**Use Your Power To Help!**



**Co-Host**

Mr. Rios shared a verse from the Bible that has to do with the Big Point. 

**Co-Host**

Philippians 4:5 (NIrV) says, “Let everyone know how gentle you are.” What does it look like to be gentle?



**Host**

I think I have a way to show you. Can you blow up two balloons?



**Co-Host**

Sure, we’ll use our power of breathing to help. Jr. Conductors, take a big breath in and breathe out.





**Host**

This is a nail. Is a nail pointy and sharp on the end or soft? (Show the nail) It’s pointy. Pretend to touch a sharp nail. Ow! What do you think will happen if I poke a balloon with a pointy nail?





**Co-Host**

You’re right, Jr. Conductors. I think it will pop. Let’s cover our ears, so it’s not so loud.





**Host**

If we use our power to hurt, then we end up making people feel bad. That’s not gentle. We can make a different choice with our power. Look at this. It’s a whole bed of nails. 





**Co-Host**

That’s a lot of pointy nails. I’m sure that will pop the balloon. Let’s cover our ears again.







Place the balloon on the bed of nails and push down on it with the top board. Don’t push too hard! The balloon won’t pop.





**Host**

It didn’t pop. The balloon is okay. That’s what it looks like to be gentle. When we use our power to help others, we won’t hurt them. God can help us choose to be gentle. That’s because gentleness is part of the Fruit of the Spirit. Let’s stand and thank God with a song!



Engage 2

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Jr. Conductors, let’s bow our heads and close our eyes. Take a moment to talk to God. Ask Him to help you think of one way you can help someone else. Do that now. (Pause) I’ll pray for all of us. Dear God, thank You for being gentle with us and teaching us how to be gentle with others. Help us to use what we have to be Your big helpers. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen!



Big Story

**Host**

I’m glad that Mia was able to have fun at the farm and find a way to help Farmer Faith. She followed the Big Point,

**Host**

**Use Your Power To Help!**

**Co-Host**

Paul did, too, when he wrote the letter to help Onesimus. That’s something to remember as we do the Big Do with our family.

**Host**

This week’s Big Do is to have someone in your family blow up a balloon. See how big you can blow it up without making it pop. Use your breath to make the balloon into a fun toy and remember to be gentle.

**Co-Host**

God does a great job of using His power to help us. Is God older than us? **Yes**. Is God stronger than us? **Yes**. Does God help us or hurt us? **He helps us**.

**Host**

God provides good things for us to eat. What’s your favorite food?

Allow for answers, pretend to eat those foods.

**Host**

God gives us people to love us, like friends at church and family. Can you tell me the name of someone who loves you?

**Co-Host**

God takes care of us by giving us places to stay. What color is the place where you live? God is gentle with His power. I’m thankful that He helps us.

**Host**

Me, too. I can’t wait to hear how you have been gentle this week. Remember,

Engage 3

 - Did our Big Point say Use Your Power To Hurt or **Use Your Power To Help!**



 - Let’s pretend to sneak away quietly. Stand up. Should we run? (Run in place) No, we should tip toe. Tip toe carefully. Did Onesimus run away? **Yes** Could he get in trouble for doing that? **Yes**



 - Can you pretend to write a letter? Which letter should we try to write? Who wrote a letter to help Onesimus? **Paul** Did Paul want to help Onesimus not get in trouble? **Yes**



 - Can you show me what really big muscles look like? (Make muscles) What are some ways that you can help other people? 



 - Pretend you are holding a banana. Show me what it looks like to squish the banana roughly. How do you peel it carefully? What does our Big Verse say? Philippians 4:5 (NIrV), “Let everyone know how (rough / **gentle**) you are.”



Big Review

Clean Up

Midweek / Classroom

Start by splitting kids into desired number of small groups.

Small Group Split

Welcome to the Train Station, Jr. Conductors! My name is Engineer (**Leader**’s name). Here at the Train Station, we’ve had lots of fun finding out about the Fruit of the Spirit. Is the Fruit of the Spirit a strawberry? A watermelon? No, the Fruit of the Spirit are the good things that God grows inside of us when we listen to and follow the Holy Spirit. Today we will hear about gentleness. 

For the Icebreaker game, prep a table by taping a cup to one side of the table. The goal of the game will be to blow the cotton ball into the cup. The **Leader** will use a large fan that will ultimately blow the cotton ball way too far. The child can use a straw to help him/her blow on the cotton ball and get it into the cup. You can tape multiple cups to the table end to give the child plenty of options.



To start, let’s play a game and practice being gentle. I will bring a friend up on stage to help me. 





My friend and I both have a cotton ball that we need to blow across the table and try to get into the cup on the other side. I will use this big fan to blow mine, and my friend will blow his/hers with a straw. We will see who can get their cotton ball into the cup.  







Turn the fan on, blowing your cotton ball way too far. Then help the child as needed so he/she can blow through the straw and push the cotton ball into a cup. If the straw is cumbersome, the child can just blow straight on the cotton ball. Then dismiss the child. 





Wow, my cotton ball went way too far. I needed to be gentler. Let’s go visit our friends at the Train Station and see what they’re learning about gentleness! 



Icebreaker

I’m glad Mr. Rios is helping Mia use her energy to be helpful. That’s being gentle. Gentleness is part of the Fruit of the Spirit. Let’s practice the Big Point to discover how to show gentleness. Can you say it with me? 

**Use Your Power To Help!**



Each one of us can use our power to help the people around us. When we do, that’s following Jesus. In our Small Groups, let’s think about some of the things we can do to help. Everyone, turn to your leader! 







Small Group Leader,

Use the Engage 1 Activity pictures and scenarios to talk about helping. As you talk about what the child is doing, have the kids act it out with you.

 - Letting someone else sit in your chair

 - Holding the door open for someone

 - Helping carry groceries

 - Saying kind words

 - Sharing your ice cream

**Leader**

You shared a lot of ideas in your Small Groups of how you could help. Choosing to use our power to help others is how we can show gentleness. Let’s find out if Mia will learn how to be gentle. 

Mia is sad because she feels like she is making a big mess at the farm. I’m glad Mr. Rios and Farmer Faith are helping her learn to be gentle. Let’s practice the Big Point and help Mia remember, 

Mr. Rios shared a verse from the Bible that teaches us about the Big Point. Philippians 4:5 (NIrV) says, “Let everyone know how gentle you are.” When we follow Jesus, He helps us make the choice to show gentleness to the people around us. Being gentle doesn’t mean that we are weak. Everyone, show me your noodle arms. Using our power to help others trains us to get stronger and stronger. Now show me your muscles! Wow! Let’s talk about being strong in our Small Groups. Everyone, turn to your leader.





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Small Group Leader,

Let each child have a turn trying to rip the no-tear paper…just don’t let them try to rip it with their teeth! As they attempt this, talk about how gentleness doesn’t make us weak, but strong as we practice thoughtfulness with our words and actions.  





**Leader**

I’m thankful God helps us to choose gentleness. Let’s listen to our Big Story and find out more about using our power to help others. 







Jr. Conductors, God can give us ideas for how we can use our power to help. Let’s pray and ask God for his help. He might give you an idea. If you have a thought come, raise your hand and share it with your Small Group. Everyone, turn to your leader.  









**Small Group Leader**

Let’s bow our heads and close our eyes. Take a moment to talk to God. Ask Him to help you think of one way you could help someone else. Do that now. (Pause) Did anyone think of a way to help that you would like to share? 



I’m glad that Mia was able to have fun at the farm and find a way to help Farmer Faith. Paul helped, too, when he used his power to write a letter for Onesimus. You can follow the Big Point when you do the Big Do this week. 





This week’s Big Do is to have someone in your family blow up a balloon. See how big you can blow it up without making it pop. Use your breath to make the balloon into a fun toy and remember to be gentle. I’m thankful we have people who use their power to help us. Let’s sing our Big Point one last time,



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