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Slides and Printables

7 min countdown

Rules Video

Conductor Carl Title Slide

2 min Countdown

Countdown Video

Conductor Carl Act 1

The Big Do

Conductor Carl Act 2

Conductor Carl Act 3

Preschool Clean Up Song

Big Point Video Short

Title Slide Steam Whistle

Big Story Video

Engineer Kelly has decided to protect the Prince and Princess Fair from any bad guys, but who will protect her?

Large Group 

Countdown From 10

Rules

**Host**

Welcome to the Train Station, Jr. Conductors! You’re dressed differently today.

**Co-host**

That’s because I’m helping Farmer Faith at her farm. I am a shepherd.

**Host**

That sounds like fun. What does a shepherd do?

**Co-host**

I watch…um…uh…I don’t know what I watch. Maybe it’s cats. Can you meow for me? (Pause) No, that’s not what they sound like.

**Host**

Do you watch puppies? Everyone, bark.

**Co-host**

Nope, that’s not right either. They sound different. Try mooing. (Pause) Close, but not right.

**Host**

The Jr. Conductors might know. Do you know what kind of animal a shepherd watches over?

**Co-host**

Sheep? That sounds right. Can you make a sheep sound, so I can be sure? (Pause) That’s it. I watch sheep.

**Host**

I’m glad that you remembered how you help Farmer Faith. Jesus talked about sheep in the Bible. That’s what we’re going to hear about today. Everyone, stand and give me a big, “Choo-choo!”

Welcome

Worship

This engage uses a sheep costume. This could be an actual costume or simply a robe or poncho with cotton balls attached. **Host** and **Co-Host** enter. 



**Co-Host**

Engineer Kelly is working very hard to keep bad guys out of the Prince and Princess Day Fair. She sounds nervous about being brave when she sleeps.



**Host**

Do you ever worry about scary things when you go to sleep? What we learned in our Big Point will help her. Let’s practice our Big Point again.





**Co-Host**

Jesus is a shepherd? Does He watch sheep, too?



**Host**

He does, but Jesus’ sheep aren’t white and full of wool. We are Jesus’ sheep.



**Co-Host**

I don’t remember saying, “Baa” when I say, “Hello.” When you say, “Hello,” Jr. Conductors, do you say, “Baa” or “Hello?” 



**Host**

That doesn’t mean we are real sheep. It means that Jesus leads us like a good shepherd. Let’s think of some of the ways that you lead your sheep at Farmer Faith’s farm.



**Co-Host**

I think I need a friend to come up and pretend to be a sheep.





Bring up a child to wear the sheep costume or mask.





**Co-Host**

Okay, now I need all of the Jr. Conductors to stand up and pretend to be sheep, too. Shepherds lead sheep to good things like yummy grass. Follow me to the grass.





Walk in place. As you walk, tell the kids to turn different directions.





**Host**

We’re here. Pretend to chew some green grass. (Chew) This grass is very chewy.



**Co-Host**

Shepherds also protect the sheep. Oh no! There’s a wolf over there. Can you howl like a wolf? (Pause) Sheep can’t fight a wolf. I’ll protect you! I’ll swing my staff and bonk the wolf on the head. He’s gone. Whew!



**Host**

Shepherds also help the sheep find safe places to sleep.



**Co-Host**

We should head back to the sheep pen. I’ll open the door. Only sheep can enter, no wolves. Can you, “Baa” like a sheep ,so I know to let you in? (Pause) You can come in. Sit back down and pretend to sleep.



**Host**

Good job. Jesus takes care of us like a perfect shepherd. He protects us, too. Jesus is always watching out for us. We should share that with Engineer Kelly.



Engage 1

**Co-Host**

Engineer Kelly learned about Jesus being the Good Shepherd.



**Host**

Now she doesn’t have to be afraid when it’s time to sleep. Let’s practice singing the Big Point again, 

**Host**

**Jesus Is The Good Shepherd!**

**Co-Host**

Professor Beaker shared a verse, and in it, Jesus talks about being a shepherd. John 10:14 (NIrV) says, (VFX: Big Verse) “I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep, and My sheep know Me.”

**Host**

Did you know that sheep know the voice of their shepherd and will come when the shepherd calls?

**Co-Host**

That explains why Mark and Penelope follow me when I call their names. They’re sheep. I have an idea. Let’s play a matching game to see how well we know which sheep are which.

**Host**

We’ll give you a chance to pick two cards and see if they match. Let’s see if we can match them all.

Use the included PowerPoint to play the matching game. Allow each kid to choose two numbers, click the number to reveal the sheep. If they don’t match, click them again to cover the card and allow another child to choose. If you don’t have access to PowerPoint, you could print the cards and do a traditional matching game.





**Co-Host**

Do you think that Jesus knows each of us?



**Host**

He does. The Bible says that God even knows how many hairs are on our heads.



**Co-Host**

Jesus must really love us. I’m glad I know that Jesus watches over me like a shepherd.



**Co-Host**

He is the Good Shepherd. Jesus will never, ever forget about you. It’s almost time to travel to the Big Story Station, but first let’s stand and sing a song to worship Jesus. 





Engage 2

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Let’s thank Jesus for being the Good Shepherd and watching over us. Quietly, talk to Jesus right now where you are. Tell Him, "Thank You” for protecting you and helping you. (Pause) Now I’ll pray for all of us. 



Big Story

**Co-Host**

It looks like Engineer Kelly is going to have lots of fun at the Prince and Princess Fair.





**Host**

Especially because of what she learned about Jesus in our Big Point. Let’s all practice our Big Point again, 

**Host**

**Jesus Is The Good Shepherd!** 



**Co-Host**

It’s nice to know that Jesus takes care of us and protects us. He never takes His eyes off of us.



**Host**

You can tell your family all about Jesus being the Good Shepherd when you do the Big Do this week. Conductor Carl gave us a fun idea. 

**Host**

Play follow the leader with your family, then talk about why Jesus is such a good leader.



**Co-Host**

Let’s play that now. I’ll be the leader. You have to watch me closely and do exactly what I do. I won’t tell you what to do; make sure you move just like me.





Play the game making different movements for the kids to follow. If space permits, you could move about the room as you play.







**Host**

That was a lot of fun. You did a good job watching the leader. That’s what we do with Jesus. We watch Jesus and do what He does. Let’s say our Big Point once more, 

**Host**

**Jesus Is The Good Shepherd!**



Engage 3

 - Did our Big Point say Jesus Is the Bad Shepherd or **Jesus Is The Good Shepherd?**



 - Let’s pretend to swing our sword like a brave knight. Who protected the Prince and Princess Fair from bad guys? **Engineer Kelly** Why was Engineer Kelly scared? **She was worried when she slept**



 - Turn to someone nearby and tell them your name. Make up a silly name for yourself. What is it? What does our Big Verse say? John 10:14 (NIrV), “I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep, and My sheep ____ Me.”

    - **Know**

    - Don’t know



 - Let’s howl like a wolf. Roar like a lion. Swipe your powerful paw, like a bear. When an animal tries to eat sheep, who protects the sheep? **Shepherd** Can Jesus protect us? **Yes**



 - What does your bed look like? What color is it? Is it a regular bed or is it shaped like something? Does the shepherd help the sheep find a safe place to sleep? **Yes** Does Jesus guard us like a shepherd guards the sheep pen? **Yes**



 - Let’s play a game. I want you to follow me, but I only want you to do what I say and not copy how I move. It’s very silly. Let’s see if you cannot be tricked. (Play) Did Conductor Carl tell us to play follow the leader and talk about Jesus for our Big Do?

    - **Yes**

    - No

Big Review

Clean Up

Midweek / Classroom

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 Split

**Leader** enters dressed as a Train Conductor.

Welcome to the Train Station, Jr. Conductors! I’m glad we get to be here together. We are about to go visit Conductor Carl and all his friends. Do you know who the leader is at the Train Station? Do you think it is Conductor Carl or Lionel? (Pause) It’s Conductor Carl! A conductor takes care of everyone and everything on the train. If the conductor didn’t do their job, someone could get hurt! I’m glad Conductor Carl does such a good job taking care of the Train Station. Let’s go there!  First, let’s sing a song to worship God. Stand up on your feet. Everyone, say, “Choo-choo!”

Jr. Conductors, raise your hand if you have a pet at home. What kind of animal do you have? (Allow for answers) I’m glad God created such amazing animals for us to enjoy. Let’s listen to some animal sounds and try to guess what animal they are. I’ll let each group have a turn. 







Listen to an animal sound together. These could be recordings or just sounds the leader makes. Then call on each group one at a time and let the kids tell you what animal makes that sound. After, have everyone act like the animal before moving on to the next group. Ensure that the last group’s animal sound is a sheep. 







Sheep are fluffy and white. Who is the person that takes care of sheep? (Pause) A shepherd! Today Conductor Carl and his friends will learn more about shepherds. Let’s see what they find out!

Icebreaker

When Engineer Kelly lays down to go to sleep, her mind has worried thoughts. Does that ever happen to you? Today’s Big Point will help you and Engineer Kelly to be brave. Let’s practice the Big Point together,

**Jesus Is The Good Shepherd!**



A good shepherd makes sure all of his sheep are safe, have food to eat and water to drink. As long as the sheep follow the shepherd, they will be well taken care of. Let’s play a game in our small groups and follow leaders like sheep follow a shepherd. Everyone, turn to your leader and play now!





Small Group Leader,

Play copy-cat with the kids. Don’t say anything. The kids simply follow your motions.  

   





**Leader**

Raise your hand if you followed your small group leader. Good job! Following Jesus is the best choice we can make, because when we follow Him, we are cared for and protected. I wonder if Engineer Kelly will learn the Big Point. 

I’m so thankful that the Big Point is helping Engineer Kelly be able to sleep. When we know the truth, it makes us brave. Let’s practice the Big Point again,

We know Jesus is our Good Shepherd because He says so in the Bible! In John 10:14 (NIrV) Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep, and My sheep know Me.” It is good to be one of Jesus’ sheep! In your small group, you get to decorate a sheep to remind you that Jesus is your Shepherd!

 



Small Group Leader,

For this activity help the kids glue mini marshmallows onto the “wool” part of the sheep. If you print the activity on cardstock, it will hold the marshmallows better. Communicate that they will get some marshmallows to eat a bit later.









**Leader**

Everyone, say, “Baa” like a sheep! Your small group leader is going to give you a small cup of mini marshmallows to eat while you listen closely to find out more about our Good Shepherd!







Small group leaders, pass out a small snack to each child while they watch the Big Story.



A good shepherd knows who his sheep are. Jesus knows each one of us. Raise your hand if you have brown eyes. Jesus knows that! Raise your hand if you have blonde hair. Jesus knows that, too! He even knows your name. I’m going to pray for you now, using your name. (For this prayer, thank God for each child by name) 







Today’s Big Point helped Engineer Kelly! Now she gets to have lots of fun at the Prince and Princess Fair. It’s important and helpful to know that Jesus takes care of us and protects us when we follow Him. 







The Big Do this week is to play “Follow the Leader” with your family. When you do, you can tell them the Big Point. Let’s sing it together one more time, 

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