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Rules Video

Conductor Carl Act 3

Conductor Carl Title Slide

Countdown Video

Conductor Carl Act 1

The Big Do

Conductor Carl Act 2

5 min Countdown

Big Point Video Short

1 min Countdown

Preschool Clean Up Song

Big Story Video

Title Slide Steam Whistle

3 min Countdown

Engineer Kelly is put in charge of protecting Conductor Carl's sandwich, but she gets distracted by some butterflies giving Roberta the robber a perfect chance to take it for herself. 


Large Group 

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Rules

**Host**

Welcome to the Train Station, Jr. Conductors! I hope that you’re ready to discover new things about God with Conductor Carl and his friends.



**Co-Host**

It’s always so much fun to visit our friends at the Train Station, but I heard that Roberta the Robber might be sneaking around there! We should watch closely, point to your eyes, in case she shows up.



**Host**

I’m sure that Conductor Carl will make sure everyone is safe. Today we will discover that there’s Someone who can protect us from anything.



**Co-Host**

Let’s look at some items and see if you can tell us what that item protects us from.







Show the slides and have the kids answer. Then pretend to use that item.



Sunscreen

Umbrella

Oven Mitts

Shoes

Door





**Host**

Those things are very helpful to keep us safe. But even those things can’t protect us from everything.



**Co-Host**

I’m glad that we know Someone who is strong enough to protect us from anything. We’ll learn lots more. But first let’s stand and  say, “Choo-choo!” 



Welcome

Worship

**Host**

Do you think Roberta will steal Conductor Carl’s sandwich? 



**Co-Host**

Engineer Kelly needs some help deciding what to do.



**Host**

Sometimes we feel afraid because of scary things we see or hear. That’s when it’s a wise idea to remember our Big Point. Let’s stand and practice our Big Point, 

**Host**

**The Lord Is My Protector!**



**Co-Host**

Jr. Conductors, do you know what it means to protect someone? It means to keep them safe from something that can hurt them.



**Host**

Who are some people that protect you? (Pause) Our parents protect us from getting hurt or being too cold or hungry. The police protect us from bad guys. Our teachers protect us at school.



**Co-Host**

And the good news is that Jesus is always with us. He protects us no matter what time it is or where we are. 



**Host**

Let’s play a fun game that shows what it means to protect. We have a friend (Adult/teen volunteer) who will stand in this hula hoop.





Place the hula hoop in the center of the stage and have him/her stand inside it.





**Co-Host**

(**Host**’s name) and I will toss these balloons at him/her. We need to choose some friends to protect him/her from the balloons. (Choose 2-4 kids) Your job is to knock the balloons away before they touch him/her.









Play the game. Toss the balloons gently, allowing the kids to knock them away. Play for about 30 seconds.





**Host**

You did a good job by knocking away those balloons. Jesus sometimes protects us by knocking away bad things that try to hurt us. Other times He keeps us safe in the middle of something scary. No matter what, Jesus is always with you. Let’s see if Engineer Kelly has figured out what to do.



Engage 1

**Host**

Roberta the Robber is trying hard to steal Conductor Carl’s sandwich, but Engineer Kelly learned that she can protect it, like God protects us. Let’s stand and practice the Big Point again, 

**Host**

**The Lord Is My Protector!**



**Co-Host**

Professor Beaker shared a helpful Big Verse with Engineer Kelly. It’s found in...



**Co-Host**

...Psalm 23:4 (NIrV), “I will not be afraid. You are with me.”



**Host**

That verse reminds us that sometimes scary things happen. I wish they didn’t, but they do. It’s like this candle. I’m going to place it on top of the water and light it.



Place the tea light on top of the water. Prior to the Engage, fill the large glass jar about 2/3 full of water.





**Co-Host**

What happens if water splashes onto the candle? (Pause) That’s right, the light will go out. Sometimes we just sit right in the middle of scary things.



**Host**

What if I pushed the candle under the water? It would definitely go out. Look what happens when I place this glass over the light and push it down.





Place the glass cup over the tea light and push down. The tea light will go under the water, but the vacuum of air inside the cup will keep the water out and the wick burning.





**Co-Host**

Look at that. It’s safe. That cup protected it. That’s what Jesus does for us.





Let the glass back up and allow the lighted candle to continue floating.









**Host**

Jesus is always with us, and we can count on Him to protect us.





**Co-Host**

The Lord is our Shepherd. Part of being a good shepherd is protecting your sheep. 



**Host**

That’s what God did for His people when a strong army attacked them. Before we hear their story, let’s stand and worship God!



Engage 2

Big Story Slides - P23 JR L2 Big Story Slide 1.jpg

I’m so glad we have Jesus to protect us. It’s a good idea to learn Psalm 23 so you can remember it when you feel scared or nervous. Let’s practice saying part of it together. “The Lord is my Shepherd. (The Lord is my Shepherd) He guides me in the right paths. (He guides me in the right paths) I will not be afraid. (I will not be afraid) You are with me. (You are with me)” (Repeat 2x) Let’s pray and thank Jesus for being our Shepherd. “Dear Jesus, thank You for being our Protector. We are so glad that You are always with us. Amen.”



Big Story

**Host**

Engineer Kelly was a good protector of Conductor Carl’s sandwich. She kept Roberta the Robber from stealing it. God protected the Israelites when that mean army attacked them. With God’s help, they won the battle. Let’s practice our Big Point, 

**Host**

**The Lord Is My Protector!**





**Co-Host**

We can practice the Big Point this week by doing the Big Do. 



**Host**

This week’s Big Do is to have each person in your family talk about a time when they were afraid. Then pray the Big Prayer as a family, thanking the Lord for His protection.



**Co-Host**

I’m thankful that God watches over us. It’s good to have God’s protection. Look at these two pieces of fruit. (Show the oranges) They look the same. Do you know what they are? (Pause) Yes, they are oranges.



**Host**

What is different about them? (Pause) One is peeled, and one isn’t. The orange peel is like protection for the yummy fruit inside. Look at what happens when I try to push a straw into the unpeeled orange.





Try to push the straw into the orange, resulting in bending or breaking the straw.







**Co-Host**

Look at the orange without a peel. Do you think that the straw will go through it? (Push the straw through the unpeeled fruit) God’s protection keeps us safe, just like an orange peel keeps the orange safe.



**Host**

Keeping us safe is another way that God shows how much He loves us. Let’s say our Big Point, 

Engage 3

 - Did our Big Point say The Lord Is My Enemy or **The Lord Is My Protector?**



 - What type of sandwich is your favorite to eat? (Pause) Let’s pretend to take a big bite of the sandwich. Who tried to steal Conductor Carl’s sandwich? **Roberta the Robber** Who protected the sandwich? **Engineer Kelly**



 - Hold up one finger on each hand. Show me what it looks like if those fingers are far away from each other. Show me what it looks like if they are close to each other. Psalm 23:4 (NIrV), “I will not be afraid. You are (away from / **with**) me.”





 - Hold your arms in the air. (Wait for a moment) Are your arms feeling tired? Who held his arms up high so the Israelites could win a battle? **Moses** Who gave Moses helpers and gave the Israelites strength to win? **God**



 - What is today’s Big Do? **Have each person in your family talk about a time when they were afraid. Then pray the Big Prayer as a family, thanking the Lord for His protection.**

Big Review

Clean Up

Midweek / Classroom

Small Group Split

Facilitator enters wearing the bicycle helmet, knee and elbow pads.

Welcome to the Train Station, Jr. Conductors! My name is Engineer (Facilitator’s name). I was just riding my bike. Do any of you like to ride bikes? I love to go super fast. How about you? Sometimes I fall and crash into stuff. That’s why I wear my safety gear. It protects me.

The word protect just means it keeps me safe from getting hurt. This helmet (point to helmet) protects my head. These knee pads and elbow pads (point to knee and elbow pads) keep my knees and elbows safe. These things protect me while I ride my bike, but they can’t protect me from everything. Today we will discover that there is Someone who can protect us from anything! If you are ready to learn with Conductor Carl and his friends, say, “Choo-choo!” 



Icebreaker

Prepare the bubble solution before class by combining one cup of dishwashing liquid with one cup of light corn syrup. Mix thoroughly. Test solution. Add a little more corn syrup if the bubbles pop too easily. 





Uh oh! Roberta the Robber wants to steal Conductor Carl’s sandwich. Do you think she will? Engineer Kelly needs some help deciding what to do. I think our Big Point will help her. Let’s say it together, 

**The Lord Is My Protector!**



Sometimes we feel afraid because of scary things we see or hear. Our Big Point says that the Lord is our Protector! That means He will keep us safe. Jesus sometimes protects us by knocking away bad things that try to hurt us. Other times He keeps us safe in the middle of something scary. No matter what, Jesus is always with you. Let’s have some fun protecting bubbles. Everyone, turn to your Small Group Leader now.





Small Group Leader,

Give each child a straw and put the bubble solution in the center of the group. Let each child dip their straw in the bubble solution and then blow bubbles into their hands. Encourage them to handle the bubbles gently and try to hold a bubble without popping it. Let them take turns putting on a glove and then blowing a bubble into it. The glove will protect the bubbles from popping. 









How did it go? Were you able to protect the bubbles and keep them from popping? Good job! Let’s watch and see if Engineer Kelly has figured out what to do.

Roberta the Robber is trying hard to steal Conductor Carl’s sandwich, but Engineer Kelly learned that she can protect it, like God protects us. Let’s say our Big Point together, 

**The Lord Is My Protector!**



Professor Beaker shared a helpful Big Verse with Engineer Kelly. It’s found in ...

... Psalm 23:4 (NIrV), “I will not be afraid. You are with me.” This verse tells us that we don’t have to stay scared because Jesus is with us. Everywhere you go you always have Jesus with you. Is Jesus big and strong or weak and wimpy? That’s right! Jesus is big and strong, and He is your Protector. Go ahead and turn to your Small Group Leader now and listen.





Small Group Leader,

Show the kids the blanket and stuffed animals. Talk about how lots of kids have things like this that help them feel safe. Ask them if they have something that helps them feel safe and let them tell you about it. 







**Small Group Leader**

Stuffed animals are great to have, but sometimes they get lost or broken. Jesus is never far away. He is always with us, and we can count on Him to protect us.





**Leader**

Now it’s time to hear a true story from the Bible. This is a story about what God did for His people when a strong army attacked them. Let’s turn on our listening ears and pay attention.

I’m so glad we have Jesus to protect us. It’s a good idea to learn Psalm 23 so you can remember it when you feel scared. Let’s practice saying part of it together. “The Lord is my Shepherd. (The Lord is my Shepherd) He guides me in the right paths. (He guides me in the right paths) I will not be afraid. (I will not be afraid) You are with me. (You are with me)” (Repeat 2x) Let’s pray in our small groups and thank Jesus for being our Protector.

Everyone bow your head and close your eyes. "Dear Jesus, thank You for being our Protector. We are so glad that You are always with us. Amen.”

Engineer Kelly was a good protector of Conductor Carl’s sandwich. She kept Roberta the Robber from stealing it. 











This week’s Big Do is to have each person in your family talk about a time when they were afraid. Then pray the Big Prayer as a family, thanking the Lord for His protection.



Our Big Point is true. let’s say it together one more time, 

The Lord Is My Protector

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