I Won't Back Down

Host

Welcome to the Train Station, Jr. Conductors! I hope that you are ready for another fun day with Conductor Carl and his friends.

Co-Host

We’ve learned a lot this month about how to live right side up for God, even when things around us are upside-down.

Host

Let’s play a backward game called backward freeze dance. To play this game, you stand still when the music plays and dance like crazy when the music stops.

Co-Host

Can you do it? Let’s see!

Host

That was confusing! We normally dance when the music plays. A world that does things backward is confusing, too. That’s why we listen to God’s Word. God always tells us the truth. He helps us make wise choices. Let’s let out a big, “Choo-choo!”

Co-Host

I can’t believe that Mia said that she’s not going to church. She was really looking forward to the church picnic.

Host

I wonder if someone said something that made her change her mind. Some people may not like it when we follow Jesus. Those times are the moments when we need to remember this Big Point. Let’s stand and practice the Big Point again,

Host

I Won’t Back Down!

Co-Host

When you back down from following Jesus, that means you stop following Jesus and doing what He asks you to do. Do you think we should stop following Jesus if someone tells us to stop?

Host

We always want to be kind and polite, but it’s okay to tell someone, “No” if they ask you to do something that disobeys God.

Co-Host

Look at these posters. Can you read this one with me? The letters are N-O.

What does that spell? (Pause) Right, it says, “No!” Let’s read the other one. The letters are Y-E-S. What is that word?

Host

It spells, “Yes.” We have some questions for you. It’s your job to answer with a “Yes” or a “No.”

• Should you stop reading your Bible with your family?

• Should you pray and chat with God?

• Should you say mean words?

• Should you push people who make you mad?

• Should you go to church?

• Should you obey your parents?

• Should you stick your tongue out at your teacher?

• Should you love God with all your heart?

Co-Host

You made the right choices. I’m glad that you said, “Yes” to the right things and, “No” to the wrong ones. That’s exactly how you don’t back down. Let’s see if we can find out why Mia is upset.

Co-Host

I can’t believe that Mia’s friends called her a baby because she goes to church. Is she a baby? (Pause) No, going to church is a wise choice.

Host

Inspector Nigel showed Mia that she can follow the Big Point,

Host

I Won’t Back Down!

Co-Host

I like the verse that he shared from the Bible.

Co-Host

James 1:12 (NIrV) says, “Blessed is the person who keeps on going when times are hard.”

Host

Not backing down means that we keep following Jesus, even when it’s hard. Maybe you feel really sleepy on Sunday morning. Let’s stretch our arms out wide and yawn. (Stretch and yawn) Even when we’re tired, we can choose a good attitude and go to church.

Co-Host

Maybe you’re so hungry for lunch, and you don’t feel like cleaning up first. Let’s rub our tummies. (Rub your stomach) Even when that happens, we can choose a good attitude and join in to help clean.

Host

Let’s play a fun game. We have a hula hoop, and these two Jr. Conductors will stand in the middle of it. When we say, “Go,” (Co-Host) and I will try to push them out of the hoop, using these boppers. Let’s see if they can stand strong and keep us from pushing them out.

Co-Host

We need everyone to count to ten as we push.

Host

You did a great job. You didn’t let us push you out.

Co-Host

You kept going, even when it was hard. In our Big Story, we get to hear about a guy named Daniel who wouldn’t back down either.

Host

First let’s stand and worship God.

Let’s use our Big Verse to pray and talk to God. Repeat this prayer after me. “Dear Jesus, (Pause) I’m thankful (Pause) that You can help me (Pause) to keep going.” (Repeat 2x) It’s a good choice to use the Bible to pray. Remember that Jesus can help us keep going and make wise choices, even when other people don’t.

Co-Host

I’m glad that Mia decided to go to the church picnic after all.

Host

She was brave and invited her friends to visit her church, too. I think Mia is a

good example of the Big Point. Let’s all practice our Big Point again,

Host

I Won’t Back Down!

Co-Host

Daniel was brave, too. Even when the king made the law that people couldn’t pray to God, Daniel opened his windows and prayed. God protected Daniel from the hungry lions.

Host

You can tell your family about Daniel and the lion’s den when you do the Big Do this week.

Host

Play a game of tug of war with your family. You can use a rope, a blanket, or even a towel.

Co-Host

Let’s play that now. We have a rope with a flag in the middle and some Jr. Conductors will help us play this game. The goal is to tug and pull the flag to your side but watch out! The other team will try to do the same thing.

Host

Let’s see who can keep going.

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Let’s say our Big Point once more,

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I Won’t Back Down!

• Did our Big Point say I Will Back Down! Or I Won’t Back Down?

• Let’s pretend to be babies. What kinds of things do babies do? (Pretend to be a baby with the kids) Why did Mia’s friends call her a baby? Because she went to church Did Mia decide to never go to church again, or did she change her mind and go? She went

• Let’s see who can stand on one leg the longest. When I say, “Go,” lift one leg up and stay that way. (Play the game) James 1:12 (NIrV) says, “Blessed is the person who keeps on going when times are (easy / hard).”

• Hold up three fingers. Let’s count them. 1, 2, 3. In our Big Story, who prayed to God three times per day? Daniel When the king made a rule that people couldn’t pray to God, did Daniel stop praying or keep praying? Keep praying

• Can you roar like a lion? (Roar) Where was Daniel sent because he prayed? The lions Did the lions eat him? No Who protected Daniel? God What is one thing God wants you to keep doing? Praying, worshipping Him, going to church, obeying my parents, …

• What did Conductor Carl tell us to do in the Big Do? Play a game of Tug of War and keep going