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Slides and Printables

Rules Video

Big Point Video Short

Conductor Carl Title Slide

Countdown Video

The Big Do

5 min Countdown

1 min Countdown

Big Story Video

Preschool Clean Up Song

Conductor Carl Act 2

Conductor Carl Act 1

Title Slide Steam Whistle

Conductor Carl Act 3

When an explosion rips Chef Banana's recipe to ribbons it's up to Maia and Engineer Courtney, with the help of Inspector Nigel, to piece it back together.

Large Group 

Countdown from 10

Rules

**Host** and **Co-Host** enter. For this Welcome, use a large balloon. A weather balloon would create a great visual. Use a pump to blow the balloon up during the Engage. For a faster result, use a compressor.



**Host**

Welcome to the Train Station, Jr. Conductors! I have enjoyed learning about God by reading the song King David wrote in Psalm 23. I wonder what Conductor Carl and his friends will discover today.





The **Co-Host** attempts to blow up a really large balloon. He/She struggles and can barely add any air to it. Incorporate lots of huffing and puffing.





**Host**

Jr. Conductors, what is (**Co-Host**’s name) trying to do? (Pause) Yes, he/she is trying to blow up a balloon. Can you pretend to blow up a balloon with me? (Pretend to blow one up) Let’s bounce our pretend balloon from hand to hand.



**Co-Host**

You all are really good. I could use your help. I don’t think I’m ever going to get this blown up.





**Host**

That is a large balloon. Sometimes, we have big jobs to do or big problems to solve. They might feel too big for us to do by ourselves. Thankfully we have Someone who loves to help us.



**Co-Host**

Is the help tiny help or big help?



**Host**

It’s very big help. He is so good to us. I’ll show you the kind of help that He gives us. Look at this. Jr. Conductors, let’s blow up this balloon faster.





**Host** uses the pump or compressor to blow up the large balloon.







**Co-Host**

That’s big, big help! I’m excited to learn more, but first, stand up, say a big, “Choo-choo!” 

Welcome

Worship

**Host**

Chef Bananas has quite a mess in his cake shop.



**Co-Host**

I hope Engineer Courtney and Ms. Maia can help him find what he needs.



**Host**

We need lots of help, too. Thankfully, we have a leader and friend who loves to help us. His help is so good. Let’s stand and practice our Big Point, 

**Host**

**The Lord Is My Provider!**



**Co-Host**

Jr. Conductors, do you know what it means to provide? It means to give something. Our Big Point teaches us that God gives us things that we need.



**Host**

All the good things we have come from God’s blessings and help. God gives us His good help in lots of different ways. Sometimes He uses other people to help us.



**Co-Host**

Would you like to play a matching game with us? We’ll match the pictures. Each match will show something else that God provides for us.





Play the matching game using PowerPoint. If that’s not possible, print the included activity and play the matching game with physical cards. Each time a match is made, talk about how God provides that blessing, who He uses to provide that, and how it helps us.





**Co-Host**

There are so many good things that come from God.



**Host**

King David was wise to remind all of us to be thankful for God’s help. It’s nice to know that God loves to provide what we need. Let’s see if Engineer Courtney and Ms. Maia can find what Chef Bananas needs.



Engage 1

Prior to the Engage, fill both glass jars with the same amount of water and add a few drops of blue food coloring to the water to make it easier to see.





**Host**

Thank you for helping our friends find Chef Bananas’ recipe. Inspector Nigel had a great idea to ask God for help. That’s what we learn in our Big Point. Let’s say it all together, 

**Host**

**The Lord Is My Provider!**





**Co-Host**

Inspector Nigel shared the Big Verse with Engineer Courtney and Ms. Maia. It’s found in ...

**Co-Host**

...Psalm 23:5 (NIrV) and says, “You pour oil on my head. My cup runs over.”



**Host**

Let me show you something. I need your help deciding which cup has more water.





Show the two large glass jars of water. 





**Co-Host**

Let’s look at them. Hmm, what do you think? Yes, I think they look the same. 



**Host**

I’m going to add more to this one.





**Co-Host**

That one definitely has more now.



**Host**

We all receive good things that we need, and when we trust God to take care of us, He can give us so much more. God doesn’t have just a little bit of blessings to give. He has a lot to give!





Pour the water into the second jar until the water spills over.





**Host**

That’s what our verse means. When our cup is so full that it spills over the side, it means that God gives us more good things than we even need! He helps us and blesses us. He does it because He loves you.



**Co-Host**

I can trust God to take care of me. You can, too!



**Host**

God provided many good things for the Israelites, as well. Before we hear their story, let’s stand and worship God!



Engage 2

Big Story Slides - P23 JR L3 Big Story Slide 1.jpg

I’m so glad we have Jesus to lead us toward the right things. It’s a good idea to learn Psalm 23 so you can remember it when you feel 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) My cup runs over. (My cup runs over)” (Repeat 2x) Let’s pray and thank Jesus for being our Shepherd. “Dear Jesus, thank You for giving us good things. We are going to trust You to help us. Amen.”



Big Story

**Host**

Engineer Courtney and Ms. Maia found all the pieces of Chef Bananas’ recipe! Because of that, he won the blue ribbon. God gave the Israelites lots of help, too. That mean king wanted to say bad things about them, but God would only let Balaam say good things. Let’s practice our Big Point, 

**Host**

**The Lord Is My Provider!**



**Co-Host**

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





**Host**

This week’s Big Do is to look at all your toys, games, books, etc. and thank God for all He has provided for your family. 



**Co-Host**

Some people think that God only gives just a tiny bit of help, just barely enough. Kind of like these bubbles.





Use a small bubble wand to blow a few bubbles.





**Host**

That’s not what we learned today. God loves to help us, and when He does, He gives us more than enough. Our cup runs over with good things. It’s like this.





Use the bubble gun to shoot lots of bubbles into the air.





**Co-Host**

Aren’t you glad that God provides good things for us? I am.



**Host**

When you need help, don’t be afraid to pray and ask God for help. Let’s say our Big Point, 





Engage 3

 - Did our Big Point say The Lord Takes My Stuff or **The Lord Is My Provider?**



 - Can you make the sound of a donkey? Say, “He haw! He haw!” Who did Balaam talk to in our Big Story? **His donkey** Why did the donkey stop walking? **An angel stood in front of him**



 - Let’s pretend to pour juice into a cup. Pour, pour, pour. Is the cup getting full? Keep pouring? Stop! Pour a little more. Look, it’s spilling over the side. Psalm 23:5 (NIrV), “You pour oil on my head. My cup runs (under / **over**).”



 - Show me your tongue. You use your tongue to speak. Everyone, say, “Hello!” Cover your mouth and try to say, “Hello!” again. (Cover your mouth and muffle the sound) Could Balaam say only good things or only bad things about the Israelites? **Good things** Did this make the mean king angry? **Yes** Who caused Balaam to say good things about the Israelites? **God**



 - What is today’s Big Do? **Thank God for all He has provided for your family**

Big Review

Clean Up

Midweek / Classroom

Small Group Split

Welcome to the Train Station, Jr. Conductors! My name is Engineer (Facilitator’s name). I’m getting ready for a camping trip. 

I need to make a list of everything I should bring camping. Will you help me? Thank you! 



Raise your hand if you have an idea, and I’ll call on two Jr. Conductors from each Small Group to answer. I’m looking for kids who are sitting on their pockets and raising their hands. 

Call on a couple of kids from each group and write their suggestions down. Point to the props on stage to give them a hint if needed. 







Those are all great ideas. Gosh, you need a lot of stuff to go camping! That reminds me. Today we are going to discover that there is Someone who loves to help us, and He gives us everything that we need. If you are ready to learn with Conductor Carl and his friends say, “Choo-choo!” 



Icebreaker

Chef Bananas has quite a mess in his cake shop. I hope Engineer Courtney and Ms. Maia can help him find what he needs.

I think our Big Point will help them. Let’s say it together, 

**The Lord Is My Provider!**



Jr. Conductors, do you know what it means to provide? It means to give something that someone needs. Our Big Point teaches us that God gives us the things we need. All the good things we have come from God’s blessings and help. You get to play a matching game in your Small Group now. Each match will show you something that God provides for us. Turn to your Small Group Leader now to play.





Small Group Leader,

Place the matching game cards face down in the middle of the group. Let the kids take turns trying to make a match. Each time a match is made, talk about how God provides that blessing, who He uses to provide that, and how it helps us.









Was that matching game fun? Raise your hand if you found a match. Wow! That’s great. Let’s watch and see if Engineer Courtney and Ms. Maia can find what Chef Bananas needs.



Thank you for helping our friends find Chef Bananas’ recipe. Inspector Nigel had a great idea to ask God for help. That’s what we learned in our Big Point. Let’s say it together, 

**The Lord Is My Provider!**



Inspector Nigel shared the Big Verse with Engineer Courtney and Ms. Maia. It’s found in ...

... Psalm 23:5 (NIrV) and says, “You pour oil on my head. My cup runs over.” This verse tells us that when we trust God to take care of us, He gives us more good things than we even need. God doesn’t have just a little bit of blessing to give. He has a lot to give, so much that it says we’ll have more than enough! You’ll talk about this more in your Small Groups while you do an experiment. Turn to your Small Group Leader now to get started.





Small Group Leader,

Place the foil pan in the center of the group and set the jar in the foil pan. Let the kids help pour a few beans each. Each time a child adds beans, ask them if the jar is overflowing. Talk to them about how our Big Verse says our cup runs over. Then remind them that the Big Verse means that God gives us more than enough. 













How did your experiments go? Did your jars overflow, just like our Big Verse says? That is great! Now it’s time to hear a true story from the Bible about how God provided many good things for the Israelites. Let’s turn on our listening ears and pay attention.

I’m so glad we have Jesus to lead us toward the right things. It’s a good idea to learn Psalm 23 so you can remember it when you feel 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) My cup runs over. (My cup runs over)” (Repeat 2x) Let’s pray in our small groups and thank Jesus for being our Provider.

Everyone bow your head and close your eyes. “Dear Jesus, thank You for giving us good things. We trust You to help us. Amen.”

Engineer Courtney and Ms. Maia found all the pieces of Chef Bananas’ recipe! Because of that, he won the blue ribbon. 







This week’s Big Do is to look at all your toys, games, books, etc. and thank God for all He has provided for your family. Can anyone think of something now that God has provided for you? (Allow the kids to answer.) Wow! We have so much to be thankful for!



I’m so thankful that our Big Point is true, let’s say it together one more time, 



The Lord Is My Provider

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