Series Note
Each Summer to the Max lesson incorporates a special venue into the service. Adding a venue allows the summer schedule to change while keeping the focus on Biblical truth. Venues can be done during the first 30 minutes of service or final 30 minutes of service. If you are also utilizing Summer to the Max Elementary lessons, consider keeping one venue at the beginning and one at the end. That will keep costs down by allowing both groups to enjoy the same venue. Each lesson offers multiple venue options at different price points to accommodate your budget. Promoting the venues ahead of time will build excitement for Summer to the Max!
Venue Ideas:
Kick-Off Lesson (Star Wars): Choose one of the following venue options or create your own.
Star Wars Inflatables: Rent space-themed inflatables for a super-sized service.
Jedi Training Course: Create simple “Jedi training” stations using cones, pool noodles, and balance challenges to help kids grow their skills—just like Jedi in training.
Face Painting: Hire a face painter or utilize volunteers to paint space-themed designs.
Host and Co-host enter.
Host
Welcome to Summer To The Max at the Movies! This summer we’re talking about some of our favorite movies to find out what we can discover about following Jesus.
Co-host
Do you think that we can learn how to be better at listening and obeying Jesus? We sure can! That’s what our Big Point is going to show us.
Host
Let’s get ready to sing the Big Point together. Put your hand next to your ear.
I Can Grow!
Co-host
Okay, let’s try to do the Big Point right now. Boys and girls, squat down low…now, stand up and reach high in the sky. Stand on your tippy toes. (Stand and reach up) Wow! Look at how quickly we all grew up.
Host
Boys and girls, you can sit on your pockets. We don’t grow that quickly. We grow a little bit more every day. I’m sure you are much bigger now than you were at your last birthday. Our Big Point means that we can become better followers of Jesus.
Co-host
I never realized that I could become better at listening to Jesus or doing what He says to do. If I grow and become a better friend and follower of Jesus, will that help me?
Host
Everyone, shake your head “yes!” This week is Star Wars week. I love watching those movies and cartoons. The heroes in those movies had to learn a lot before they could stop the bad guys.
Co-host
I remember the heroes had lightsabers like this. (Show the foam lightsaber) Let’s all pretend to swing our lightsaber. (Swing the lightsaber) The hero, Luke, had to work hard to learn how to use this.
Host
Let’s choose a friend to help us with a Star Wars challenge. Our friend is going to see if he/she can keep the balloon floating by hitting it with the lightsaber while we count to five.
Co-host
Before we play, I’ll show our friend how to win the game.
Optional, play theme music. Demonstrate the game. Allow the child to hit the balloon while everyone counts to five. If they child fails, show him/her again and allow them another chance.
Host
Let’s clap for our friend! Good job. Just like he/she learned to play the game and get better, we can learn how to follow Jesus by listening to everything He says in the Bible. Let’s stand and sing a song to Jesus now.
Movie Moment
There is a scene in Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures where Luke trains with a lightsaber aboard the Millennium Falcon. Obi-Wan guides him to trust the Force as he learns to block blaster bolts from a training remote. If your church has the proper licensing you may choose to show this clip. If you cannot show the clip, simply summarize the moment or describe it to the kids.
Host and Co-host enter. This Engage uses popcorn. According to American Academy of Pediatrics, popcorn isn’t a choking hazard for children 4 or over. However, use caution whenever introducing snacks into a lesson.
Co-host
How many of you have a dog or cat at home? Do you remember when they were tiny puppies and kittens? Are they cute when they’re little?
Host
They sure are, but are they supposed to stay puppies and kittens forever? No, if they are healthy dogs and cats then they grow up. When we are following and obeying Jesus, we become better friends of Jesus. Let’s sing our Big Point again,
Host
I Can Grow!
Co-host
I have an idea. Let’s see what the Bible says by reading our Big Verse.
Co-host
2 Peter 1:8 (NIrV), “All these things should describe you more and more. They will make you useful and fruitful as you know our Lord Jesus Christ better.”
Host
The Bible has a list of all kinds of good things that we can add to our life like kindness and love. Adding good things to our life helps us to grow so God can use us to be His big helpers.
Co-host
Summer to the Max is all about the movies. Does anyone like to get snacks when you go to the movies? My favorite snack is popcorn.
Show both popcorn buckets full of popcorn.
Host
It’s fun when you can add extra toppings to your popcorn to make it really yummy. I’m going to show you some toppings we might add and see if you think it will make the popcorn taste better or worse.
Co-host
Let’s add some salt. Pretend to sprinkle salt on the popcorn. That makes it taste so good. Now we can pour some butter over the top. Will that taste good?
Add those in one bucket.
Host
Next, we’ll add some worms and dirt. Everyone, say “yum, yum!” (Add them in the second bucket) Would that taste good? No, you’re right. What about some candy and cookies? That’s much better. Let’s drop some in the popcorn.
Add them to the first bucket.
Co-host
Some sticks from our backyard would be perfect, right? (Add sticks to the second bucket) It wouldn’t? Would it taste bad? Let’s drop in some pretzels. That would be better.
Add the pretzels to the bucket.
Host
Which popcorn bucket would you like to eat? (Show both) We want to add good things to our life so we can be helpful to God and others. We’re going to learn about all kinds of good things to add that will help us grow. Let’s listen to a story about Peter, one of Jesus’ friends.
Host
I love that Jesus forgave Peter and even gave Peter the chance to be His big helper. Let’s quietly talk to Jesus now and ask Him to make us a big helper, too. (Pause) Now, I’ll pray for us, too. (Pray)
Share info about the giving project you have chosen to support. Consider donating all summer offerings to a local ministry or global missionary.
Host and Co-host enter.
Host
I hope that we will all listen and obey whatever Jesus asks us to do. If we do that, then we will be sure to follow our Big Point. Let’s put our hand to our ear and sing it again.
Host
I Can Grow!
Co-host
You can tell your family all about Summer to the Max when you do the Big Do this week.
Co-host
Look over the calendar we gave you with your family and choose two things that you are really excited to do at Summer to the Max.
Co-host
You can tell them how you plan to grow to be a very helpful friend to Jesus.
If you were going to make a snack to eat like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, what would be useful to use as you make it? (Suggest items like bread, jelly, peanut butter, butter knife, plate, napkin) 2 Peter 1:8 (NIrV), “All these things should describe you more and more. They will make you ______ and fruitful as you know our Lord Jesus Christ better.”
useful or useless
Series Note
Each Summer to the Max lesson incorporates a special venue into the service. Adding a venue allows the summer schedule to change while keeping the focus on Biblical truth. Venues can be done during the first 30 minutes of service or final 30 minutes of service. If you are also utilizing Summer to the Max Elementary lessons, consider keeping one venue at the beginning and one at the end. That will keep costs down by allowing both groups to enjoy the same venue. Each lesson offers multiple venue options at different price points to accommodate your budget. Promoting the venues ahead of time will build excitement for Summer to the Max!
Venue Ideas:
Kick-Off Lesson (Star Wars): Choose one of the following venue options or create your own.
Star Wars Inflatables: Rent space-themed inflatables for a super-sized service.
Jedi Training Course: Create simple “Jedi training” stations using cones, pool noodles, and balance challenges to help kids grow their skills—just like Jedi in training.
Face Painting: Hire a face painter or utilize volunteers to paint space-themed designs.
Host and Co-host enter.
Host
Welcome to Summer To The Max at the Movies! This summer we’re talking about some of our favorite movies to find out what we can discover about following Jesus.
Co-host
Do you think that we can learn how to be better at listening and obeying Jesus? We sure can! That’s what our Big Point is going to show us.
Host
Let’s get ready to sing the Big Point together. Put your hand next to your ear.
I Can Grow!
Co-host
Okay, let’s try to do the Big Point right now. Boys and girls, squat down low…now, stand up and reach high in the sky. Stand on your tippy toes. (Stand and reach up) Wow! Look at how quickly we all grew up.
Host
Boys and girls, you can sit on your pockets. We don’t grow that quickly. We grow a little bit more every day. I’m sure you are much bigger now than you were at your last birthday. Our Big Point means that we can become better followers of Jesus.
Co-host
I never realized that I could become better at listening to Jesus or doing what He says to do. If I grow and become a better friend and follower of Jesus, will that help me?
Host
Everyone, shake your head “yes!” This week is Star Wars week. I love watching those movies and cartoons. The heroes in those movies had to learn a lot before they could stop the bad guys.
Co-host
I remember the heroes had lightsabers like this. (Show the foam lightsaber) Let’s all pretend to swing our lightsaber. (Swing the lightsaber) The hero, Luke, had to work hard to learn how to use this.
Host
Let’s choose a friend to help us with a Star Wars challenge. Our friend is going to see if he/she can keep the balloon floating by hitting it with the lightsaber while we count to five.
Co-host
Before we play, I’ll show our friend how to win the game.
Optional, play theme music. Demonstrate the game. Allow the child to hit the balloon while everyone counts to five. If they child fails, show him/her again and allow them another chance.
Host
Let’s clap for our friend! Good job. Just like he/she learned to play the game and get better, we can learn how to follow Jesus by listening to everything He says in the Bible. Let’s stand and sing a song to Jesus now.
Movie Moment
There is a scene in Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures where Luke trains with a lightsaber aboard the Millennium Falcon. Obi-Wan guides him to trust the Force as he learns to block blaster bolts from a training remote. If your church has the proper licensing you may choose to show this clip. If you cannot show the clip, simply summarize the moment or describe it to the kids.
Host and Co-host enter. This Engage uses popcorn. According to American Academy of Pediatrics, popcorn isn’t a choking hazard for children 4 or over. However, use caution whenever introducing snacks into a lesson.
Co-host
How many of you have a dog or cat at home? Do you remember when they were tiny puppies and kittens? Are they cute when they’re little?
Host
They sure are, but are they supposed to stay puppies and kittens forever? No, if they are healthy dogs and cats then they grow up. When we are following and obeying Jesus, we become better friends of Jesus. Let’s sing our Big Point again,
Host
I Can Grow!
Co-host
I have an idea. Let’s see what the Bible says by reading our Big Verse.
Co-host
2 Peter 1:8 (NIrV), “All these things should describe you more and more. They will make you useful and fruitful as you know our Lord Jesus Christ better.”
Host
The Bible has a list of all kinds of good things that we can add to our life like kindness and love. Adding good things to our life helps us to grow so God can use us to be His big helpers.
Co-host
Summer to the Max is all about the movies. Does anyone like to get snacks when you go to the movies? My favorite snack is popcorn.
Show both popcorn buckets full of popcorn.
Host
It’s fun when you can add extra toppings to your popcorn to make it really yummy. I’m going to show you some toppings we might add and see if you think it will make the popcorn taste better or worse.
Co-host
Let’s add some salt. Pretend to sprinkle salt on the popcorn. That makes it taste so good. Now we can pour some butter over the top. Will that taste good?
Add those in one bucket.
Host
Next, we’ll add some worms and dirt. Everyone, say “yum, yum!” (Add them in the second bucket) Would that taste good? No, you’re right. What about some candy and cookies? That’s much better. Let’s drop some in the popcorn.
Add them to the first bucket.
Co-host
Some sticks from our backyard would be perfect, right? (Add sticks to the second bucket) It wouldn’t? Would it taste bad? Let’s drop in some pretzels. That would be better.
Add the pretzels to the bucket.
Host
Which popcorn bucket would you like to eat? (Show both) We want to add good things to our life so we can be helpful to God and others. We’re going to learn about all kinds of good things to add that will help us grow. Let’s listen to a story about Peter, one of Jesus’ friends.
Host
I love that Jesus forgave Peter and even gave Peter the chance to be His big helper. Let’s quietly talk to Jesus now and ask Him to make us a big helper, too. (Pause) Now, I’ll pray for us, too. (Pray)
Share info about the giving project you have chosen to support. Consider donating all summer offerings to a local ministry or global missionary.
Host and Co-host enter.
Host
I hope that we will all listen and obey whatever Jesus asks us to do. If we do that, then we will be sure to follow our Big Point. Let’s put our hand to our ear and sing it again.
Host
I Can Grow!
Co-host
You can tell your family all about Summer to the Max when you do the Big Do this week.
Co-host
Look over the calendar we gave you with your family and choose two things that you are really excited to do at Summer to the Max.
Co-host
You can tell them how you plan to grow to be a very helpful friend to Jesus.
If you were going to make a snack to eat like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, what would be useful to use as you make it? (Suggest items like bread, jelly, peanut butter, butter knife, plate, napkin) 2 Peter 1:8 (NIrV), “All these things should describe you more and more. They will make you ______ and fruitful as you know our Lord Jesus Christ better.”
useful or useless
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