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Host and Co-host enter. The Co-host should wear a different color/style of overalls, handkerchief, and train hat.
Host
Welcome to the Train Station, Jr. Conductors! It’s always so fun when you visit. Together, we learn more about Jesus and the great big plan He created us for.
Co-host
What do you think about my overalls and hat?
Points to himself/herself.
Host
I think that looks so nice.
Co-host
No, silly. Do you see how I dressed exactly like you? No one will be able to tell if I’m you or you’re me. Look, Jr. Conductors. (Stands next to the Host) You can’t tell who is who, can you? This is such a funny joke.
Co-host laughs.
Host
Jr. Conductors, do we look exactly the same, or do we look different? You’re right,
we look different.
Co-host
No way! We look exactly the same. Jr. Conductors, can you point to all the different things about us? I’m sure that you won’t find any.
Host assists the Jr. Conductors in pointing out the differences. You can even have a child come on stage and point them out.
Co-host
That’s surprising. I thought we looked the same, but we actually look different. I hope that’s okay.
Host
Today, we’re going to learn that being different is not a bad thing if you’re following Jesus. Sometimes, obeying Jesus means you have to say and do things differently than others. Before we visit Conductor Carl and his friends, let’s say, “Choo-choo!”
Host and Co-host enter.
Host
Jr. Conductors, do you think it’s wise for Mia to copy her friends’ bad choices?
Co-host
I agree. Mia could get in a lot of trouble by doing exactly what her friends do. Wait a second. Didn’t you say that we could be different?
Host
Yes! God helps us to be different when being different means choosing to be wise.
We’ll learn all about it at the Music Store when we practice our Big Point.
Co-host
Let’s stand and practice our Big Point together.
Co-host
(Practice the Big Point). I Was Made To Be Different!
Host
Our Big Point reminds us that God created us for His big plan. He wants us to follow Him as part of His family. If someone asks you to join them in making wrong choices, we should be different.
Co-host
I have an idea. Let’s look at some pictures and see if you can pick out which one is different than the others.
Show the slides and have the kids name each picture, then ask them to determine which one is different than the others.
Co-host
We should look different from anyone who is acting unwise.
Host
We want to copy Jesus and the things He said and did. If you do that, then you can be a big helper in God’s big plan. Let’s hope that Mia learns to be different from her friends.
Host and Co-host enter.
Host
I knew that Pirate Pete was not a mean pirate. He showed Mia that it’s okay to act differently, even if your friends want you to do the wrong thing. Let’s stand and practice the Big Point again,
Host
I Was Made To Be Different!
Co-host
Pirate Pete shared an important Big Verse with her from the Bible.
Co-host
Romans 12:2 (NIrV), “Don’t live the way this world lives. Let your way of thinking be completely changed.”
Host
That verse means that we should copy people who act like Jesus. If someone is being disrespectful to their mommy or daddy, should we copy that person? No.
Co-host
If someone is kind and helpful, is that a way Jesus would act? Yes
Host
Let’s play a fun game that’s all about copying. We’re going to move our bodies and clap our hands. Each time we do that, we want you to try to copy what you saw and heard us do.
Have the kids stand and begin with simple movements like clapping twice. As the kids grow comfortable with the patterns, add other movements such as stomping each foot, clapping overhead, or quick claps in succession.
Host
That was so much fun, and you did a great job copying us. When we read our Bibles and pray and chat with God, we learn how to copy Jesus better.
Co-host
That helps us not to copy people who are making unwise choices. In just a moment, we’ll hear the story of a young man who was surrounded by people who didn’t love God.
Host
Let’s listen and find out what choice he made in our Big Story. First, let’s stand and worship God!
Optional, play soft instrumental music
Let’s bow our heads and close our eyes. It helped Daniel to have friends who also wanted to make wise choices. We have friends at church who make wise choices, too. I’m glad that God gives us good friends. Let’s pray for our friends. You can do that anytime, so let’s do it now. Touch the shoulder of a friend nearby if they don’t mind. Repeat after me. “Dear God, help my friend to make wise choices and follow You. Amen.” Great job. Let’s keep helping our friends, just like Daniel and his friends.
Host and Co-host enter
Host
I’m sure Mia is glad she made a wise choice not to copy her friends. They are all stuck at home being punished. But Mia gets to go out and play. Being different is okay when you follow God. That’s what we learned from Daniel in our Big Story. Let’s practice our Big Point,
Host
I Was Made To Be Different!
Co-host
We can practice the Big Point this week by doing the Big Do.
Host
This week’s Big Do is to try something different to eat. Instead of choosing the same thing, try something new. Then, talk about how we can be different and obey Jesus.
Co-host
Let’s look at some foods, and tell me if they are different or the same as what you eat at home. Some of the foods will be from different countries than the one we live in.
Show the slides. Ask the kids if the foods are the same or different from what they normally eat. Have the kids pretend to eat them.
Host
Have fun with the Big Do. Let’s say our Big Point.
Host
I Was Made To Be Different!
Let’s Practice our Big Point again. Hmm, did our Big Point say I Was Made To Be the Same or I Was Made To Be Different?
Can you tell me your ABCs? (Pause) We learn those in school. Who had to go to a special school in a new city in our Big Story? Daniel Did the people in this new city worship God or not? They didn’t worship God
Can you think of the name of a friend? Can you think of your favorite animal? Can you think of what you ate for breakfast? (Allow for answers) Romans 12:2 (NIrV), “Don’t live the way this world lives. Let your way of _______ be completely changed.”
Thinking
Walking
Let’s pretend to eat a carrot like a bunny rabbit. In our story, why did Daniel eat vegetables and drink water? To obey God What happened to Daniel and his friends after ten days of following God’s rules? They were healthy and strong
Can you tell me something you love to eat? What is today’s Big Do? Eat something different from what you normally eat.
Host and Co-host enter. The Co-host should wear a different color/style of overalls, handkerchief, and train hat.
Host
Welcome to the Train Station, Jr. Conductors! It’s always so fun when you visit. Together, we learn more about Jesus and the great big plan He created us for.
Co-host
What do you think about my overalls and hat?
Points to himself/herself.
Host
I think that looks so nice.
Co-host
No, silly. Do you see how I dressed exactly like you? No one will be able to tell if I’m you or you’re me. Look, Jr. Conductors. (Stands next to the Host) You can’t tell who is who, can you? This is such a funny joke.
Co-host laughs.
Host
Jr. Conductors, do we look exactly the same, or do we look different? You’re right,
we look different.
Co-host
No way! We look exactly the same. Jr. Conductors, can you point to all the different things about us? I’m sure that you won’t find any.
Host assists the Jr. Conductors in pointing out the differences. You can even have a child come on stage and point them out.
Co-host
That’s surprising. I thought we looked the same, but we actually look different. I hope that’s okay.
Host
Today, we’re going to learn that being different is not a bad thing if you’re following Jesus. Sometimes, obeying Jesus means you have to say and do things differently than others. Before we visit Conductor Carl and his friends, let’s say, “Choo-choo!”
Host and Co-host enter.
Host
Jr. Conductors, do you think it’s wise for Mia to copy her friends’ bad choices?
Co-host
I agree. Mia could get in a lot of trouble by doing exactly what her friends do. Wait a second. Didn’t you say that we could be different?
Host
Yes! God helps us to be different when being different means choosing to be wise.
We’ll learn all about it at the Music Store when we practice our Big Point.
Co-host
Let’s stand and practice our Big Point together.
Co-host
(Practice the Big Point). I Was Made To Be Different!
Host
Our Big Point reminds us that God created us for His big plan. He wants us to follow Him as part of His family. If someone asks you to join them in making wrong choices, we should be different.
Co-host
I have an idea. Let’s look at some pictures and see if you can pick out which one is different than the others.
Show the slides and have the kids name each picture, then ask them to determine which one is different than the others.
Co-host
We should look different from anyone who is acting unwise.
Host
We want to copy Jesus and the things He said and did. If you do that, then you can be a big helper in God’s big plan. Let’s hope that Mia learns to be different from her friends.
Host and Co-host enter.
Host
I knew that Pirate Pete was not a mean pirate. He showed Mia that it’s okay to act differently, even if your friends want you to do the wrong thing. Let’s stand and practice the Big Point again,
Host
I Was Made To Be Different!
Co-host
Pirate Pete shared an important Big Verse with her from the Bible.
Co-host
Romans 12:2 (NIrV), “Don’t live the way this world lives. Let your way of thinking be completely changed.”
Host
That verse means that we should copy people who act like Jesus. If someone is being disrespectful to their mommy or daddy, should we copy that person? No.
Co-host
If someone is kind and helpful, is that a way Jesus would act? Yes
Host
Let’s play a fun game that’s all about copying. We’re going to move our bodies and clap our hands. Each time we do that, we want you to try to copy what you saw and heard us do.
Have the kids stand and begin with simple movements like clapping twice. As the kids grow comfortable with the patterns, add other movements such as stomping each foot, clapping overhead, or quick claps in succession.
Host
That was so much fun, and you did a great job copying us. When we read our Bibles and pray and chat with God, we learn how to copy Jesus better.
Co-host
That helps us not to copy people who are making unwise choices. In just a moment, we’ll hear the story of a young man who was surrounded by people who didn’t love God.
Host
Let’s listen and find out what choice he made in our Big Story. First, let’s stand and worship God!
Optional, play soft instrumental music
Let’s bow our heads and close our eyes. It helped Daniel to have friends who also wanted to make wise choices. We have friends at church who make wise choices, too. I’m glad that God gives us good friends. Let’s pray for our friends. You can do that anytime, so let’s do it now. Touch the shoulder of a friend nearby if they don’t mind. Repeat after me. “Dear God, help my friend to make wise choices and follow You. Amen.” Great job. Let’s keep helping our friends, just like Daniel and his friends.
Host and Co-host enter
Host
I’m sure Mia is glad she made a wise choice not to copy her friends. They are all stuck at home being punished. But Mia gets to go out and play. Being different is okay when you follow God. That’s what we learned from Daniel in our Big Story. Let’s practice our Big Point,
Host
I Was Made To Be Different!
Co-host
We can practice the Big Point this week by doing the Big Do.
Host
This week’s Big Do is to try something different to eat. Instead of choosing the same thing, try something new. Then, talk about how we can be different and obey Jesus.
Co-host
Let’s look at some foods, and tell me if they are different or the same as what you eat at home. Some of the foods will be from different countries than the one we live in.
Show the slides. Ask the kids if the foods are the same or different from what they normally eat. Have the kids pretend to eat them.
Host
Have fun with the Big Do. Let’s say our Big Point.
Host
I Was Made To Be Different!
Let’s Practice our Big Point again. Hmm, did our Big Point say I Was Made To Be the Same or I Was Made To Be Different?
Can you tell me your ABCs? (Pause) We learn those in school. Who had to go to a special school in a new city in our Big Story? Daniel Did the people in this new city worship God or not? They didn’t worship God
Can you think of the name of a friend? Can you think of your favorite animal? Can you think of what you ate for breakfast? (Allow for answers) Romans 12:2 (NIrV), “Don’t live the way this world lives. Let your way of _______ be completely changed.”
Thinking
Walking
Let’s pretend to eat a carrot like a bunny rabbit. In our story, why did Daniel eat vegetables and drink water? To obey God What happened to Daniel and his friends after ten days of following God’s rules? They were healthy and strong
Can you tell me something you love to eat? What is today’s Big Do? Eat something different from what you normally eat.
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