https://content.lessons.church/files/bundles/y8Uw29Sj7-F/Program Videos.zip?dt=1649024533151

Program Videos

https://content.lessons.church/files/bundles/0K3h1jEMwps/Slides and Printables.zip?dt=1642556743978

Slides and Printables

Big Story Video

Missions Video 2

Missions Video 1

Herman and Rusty Intro

Herman and Rusty Close

Big Story Intro

Join Ark Kids as they travel to Sierra Leone, Africa, to learn more about missionaries and what they do to help others.

Go Week 1

I Can Go!

Join Herman, Rusty, and their friends on an adventure of science and faith. Their hijinks will leave your kids (and volunteers) laughing as they deepen their understanding of God’s Word. Included are lessons for both large groups and small groups. Each week you will receive videos, graphics, coloring sheets, and more. The elementary lessons will correspond with the junior curriculum so that everyone in your children’s ministry will be on the same page.

Ark Kids Elementary

H&R Big Do Slide

https://content.lessons.church/files/program/BVLAFRqSzX0/0JC9D3t5reI/hr-big-do-slide.mp4?dt=1641302813167

1080p

Lesson Plan

https://content.lessons.church/files/lesson/LokAPfneEmp/FPXvrejLGZJ/go-elem-l1-large-group.docx?dt=1641440435112

docx

Small Group Slide

https://content.lessons.church/files/lesson/LokAPfneEmp/ghFXhdJ19pq/go-elem-l1-small-group-slide.jpg?dt=1642477907080

https://content.lessons.church/files/lesson/LokAPfneEmp/iCWtUxovi5-/go-elem-l1-big-review-0.jpg?dt=1642476604448

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https://content.lessons.church/files/lesson/LokAPfneEmp/iCWtUxovi5-/go-elem-l1-big-review-1.jpg?dt=1642476604464

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https://content.lessons.church/files/lesson/LokAPfneEmp/iCWtUxovi5-/go-elem-l1-big-review-1a.jpg?dt=1642476604462

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https://content.lessons.church/files/lesson/LokAPfneEmp/iCWtUxovi5-/go-elem-l1-big-review-2.jpg?dt=1642476604448

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https://content.lessons.church/files/lesson/LokAPfneEmp/iCWtUxovi5-/go-elem-l1-big-review-2a.jpg?dt=1642476604453

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Big Review Slides

https://content.lessons.church/files/lesson/LokAPfneEmp/iCWtUxovi5-/reviews.zip?dt=1642477190375

https://content.lessons.church/files/lesson/LokAPfneEmp/jidgmLbEElj/go-elem-l1-ce-engage-3.jpg?dt=1642477639135

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https://content.lessons.church/files/lesson/LokAPfneEmp/jidgmLbEElj/go-elem-l1-engage-1-slide-a.jpg?dt=1642477639134

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https://content.lessons.church/files/lesson/LokAPfneEmp/jidgmLbEElj/go-elem-l1-engage-1-slide-b.jpg?dt=1642477639136

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Engage Slides

https://content.lessons.church/files/lesson/LokAPfneEmp/jidgmLbEElj/Engage SLides.zip?dt=1642477672397

3 Second Countdown

https://content.lessons.church/files/program/BVLAFRqSzX0/K8eJ1f3sH41/h&r-3-second-countdown.mp4?dt=1634844234150

Big Verse Slide

https://content.lessons.church/files/lesson/LokAPfneEmp/MOYq3xHA1-o/go-elem-l1-big-verse-slide.jpg?dt=1642477339394

H&R 5 Min Countdown with Rules

https://content.lessons.church/files/program/BVLAFRqSzX0/tHAaSrTO52I/H&R 5 Min Countdown with Rules.mp4?dt=1641302559818

Herman and Rusty Title

https://content.lessons.church/files/program/BVLAFRqSzX0/vAigrHh2axn/herman-and-rusty-title.mp4?dt=1641303078513

Big Point Slide

https://content.lessons.church/files/lesson/LokAPfneEmp/XUyK4Ktk8YE/go-elem-l1-big-point-slide.jpg?dt=1642475844658

H&R BIG REVIEW Bumper

https://content.lessons.church/files/program/BVLAFRqSzX0/ZQfpqDQUm6z/hr-big-review-bumper.mp4?dt=1641302865046

Matthew 28:19 (NIV) says, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” This verse is known widely as the Great Commission. Jesus issued this challenge moments before departing earth for Heaven. He wanted the Church to know without a doubt that it’s our job to reach the lost. Missions matter to God. 

That’s what this series is all about. We want the kids to understand and know that it’s our job to go out into the world and share the love of Jesus. This mission may take them anywhere from next door to across the globe. Kids will travel with Paul and Barnabas through their first missionary journey and see firsthand the challenges and blessings that missionaries experience. It’s a great way to introduce the concept of missions to the next generation.



Go (Missions Series)

This educational series introduces children to the Christian 'Great Commission,' teaching them about the importance, challenges, and blessings of missionary work through the journey of biblical figures Paul and Barnabas.

Large Group

Countdown / Rules

The following music selections are suggested for this lesson.

"Should I Stay Or Should I Go" by The Clash

"Where In The World Is Carmen Santiego" Instrumental 



Leader

Welcome

**Host**
Welcome to the Lab! Are you ready for an exciting adventure today?


Play 1:05-1:29 of  "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" by the Clash.

**Co-Host** rolls onstage. He/She is handcuffed to a rolling chair.


**Co-Host**
I’ve got the answer to your question, NO!

**Host**
What do you have against going?

**Co-Host**
Nothing. I love going. I go eat pizza. I go to the mall. I even went, past tense of go, to the park. I’m just not sure if I’m cut out to go help others.

**Host**
I’ve got the answer to that question. You are! This month is all about going to serve others. We call that missions. Missionaries are people who go around our community, and even around the world, to help others. 

**Co-Host**
We can be do that, too?

**Host**
Yes, anyone can be a missionary. Today we will explore that truth together. Let’s check in with Herman and Rusty but first, turn to someone nearby and share where you like to go for dinner.

**Co-Host**
Can you roll me offstage?


Hosts

Worship

Engage 1

**Host**
I know you’re a little nervous about being a missionary, but I think the more we dig into what the Bible says, the better you’ll feel about the idea.

**Co-Host**
I’m wiling to give it a shot if they are. Are you guys up for learning the Big Point? Let‘s choose an assistant to help us reveal today’s Big Point.



**Host** and **Co-Host** choose a kid to volunteer.



**Host**
You can help us count down from three and then read the Big Point!


**Co-Host**
Let’s all say the Big Point together, **I Can Go**! I’m guessing the “I” means super Christians who have memorized the entire Bible.

**Host**
Nope, the ”I” means anyone who follows Jesus. We can all go and serve others. Let’s play a little game to see how well you can figure out some places we can go. I call it, “Where in the World are Rusty and Diego?”

**Co-Host**
Dora’s cousin?


Split the room into teams. Have an adult volunteer lead each team. See which team can answer the question with the fewest clues.

Play Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego Instrumental

**Co-Host**
Wow, those look like some interesting places.

**Host**
They are, and those are just a few of the many countries in our world. In every country across the globe, there are people who need to hear the good news about Jesus.

**Co-Host**
Even ours?


**Host**
Yes, even in our country. We can all be part of God’s plan to share the good news. Let’s check out some people who went to the country of Sierra Leone in Africa to help others.


Engage 2

**Host**
It’s so cool to see what it’s like in other countries.

**Co-Host**
It reminds you of how we really are all alike. That makes it easier for me to think about doing our Big Point. Let’s say it again, 



**Co-Host**
**I Can Go!**

**Host**
Let’s check out our Big Verse to find out why God wants us to go.



**Co-Host**
Help us shout it out as we count down from three, and then you can read the verse!


**Co-Host**
Who said to do that?

**Host**
Jesus actually gave that command right before He left to go back to Heaven. It gives us the game-plan for what God wants His followers to do. Our job is to help others know that Jesus loves them and wants them to follow Him.

**Co-Host**
Do we really have to go? Couldn’t we make disciples just by hinting from far off?

**Host**
Let’s use a game to demonstrate. I’m going to choose two teams. It’s your job to get your teammate to guess which animal you’re acting out. It’s like charades, except one team can’t use sounds, and the other team can.

(Have the team that can use sounds wear a headphone. Have the kids who are guessing stand with their backs to the opposite team. )



**Co-Host**
It’s a lot easier to guess when you can hear.

**Host**
It’s a lot easier to choose to follow Jesus when you can hear the good news about Him. That’s why Jesus wants us to go out and help others. When we show Jesus’ love and kindness, it gives us a chance to tell people about Jesus.

**Co-Host**
That makes sense. We go to help others so we can point them to the person who loves them more than anyone else in the whole universe. 

**Host**
We can do that around the world or in our hometown. Everyone here can go and share the good news about Jesus. Let’s take a moment to stand and worship Him!




Big Story

Let’s bow our heads and close our eyes. God has a special job for you and for me. He loves you so much and has perfectly created you to be part of what He’s doing in our world. That can start with simply helping others here in (Local town), and it could even lead you to one day doing something like Paul and Barnabas and going to another country. Let’s take just a moment to pray. In this time, tell God that you are willing to GO. Then let’s ask God to speak to us about where He would like us to GO and what He would like us to do to help others. When you’re finished, I will pray for everyone. (After prayer)

Some of you may have heard the Holy Spirit speak to your heart about what He wants you to do when you get home today, or tomorrow at school, or when you get older. If you did, share that with one of our adult volunteers during small group time. If you’re not sure how God’s leading you yet, don’t worry. Keep asking Jesus to speak to you, and I know that He will. (Pray)




Engage 3

**Co-Host**
It is so cool that Paul and Barnabas chose to go. Because of them, millions and millions of people have learned about Jesus.

**Host**
You never know the kinds of things God can do when you say, “Yes.” Let’s say The Big Point again,


**Co-Host**
Herman had a great idea for the Big Do this week. It’s easy, too. Just invite someone to church.

**Host**
That’s a great way to get started. Let’s choose a Lab Assistant to help us interview some kids. (Choose an assistant) I want you to ask this question, “What are some ways we could serve others for Jesus?”

(Have the child interview a few kids.)





**Co-Host**
Those are some great ideas. I’m actually excited about the idea of going.

**Host**
Awesome! Let’s gather in our small groups and discuss what we have discovered about serving others.




Small Group 

Gather the kids into small groups and discuss the following. 

1.	Have you ever visited another country? What did you do there?
2.	How would you feel if God asked you to go to another country as a missionary? What kind of attitude did Paul and Barnabas choose?
3.	What are some ways that we can serve others in our community?
4.	What did Herman tell us to do with our families in the Big Do? **Invite someone to church.**



Small Group Leader

Big Review

Choose two kids from the audience to come on stage and answer the question.

1.	Our Big Point says I Can ______!
a.	**Go**
b.	Stay

2.	Which two guys did God ask to “go” in the Big Story?
a.	Mark and Luke
b.	**Paul and Barnabas**

3.	What do we call a person who goes out to serve others and tell them about Jesus?
a.	Ambassador
b.	**Missionary**
?

4.	What was the church doing when the Holy Spirit told Paul to “go?”
a.	**Fasting**
b.	Partying

5.	What are some ways that we can serve others in our community?

6.	Complete the Big Verse: Matthew 28:19 (NIrV), “So you must go and make ______ of all nations.”
a.	Armies
b.	**Disciples**

7.	Why is it important to go places and serve others for Jesus?
**So people can know Jesus and follow Him**

8.	Kids can be missionaries, too.
a.	**True**
b.	False

9.	What was the name of the country the missionaries visited in the missions video today?
**Sierra Leone**

10.	 What challenge did Herman give us as this week’s Big Do? **Invite someone to church.**


Large Group Abbreviated

The following music selections are suggested for this lesson.

"Should I Stay Or Should I Go" by The Clash



**Co-Host**
Let’s all say the Big Point together, **I Can Go**! I’m guessing the “I” means super Christians who have memorized the entire Bible.

**Host**
Nope, the ”I” means anyone who follows Jesus. We can all go and serve others. 

**Co-Host**
Well there are a lot of interesting places to go. 

**Host**
There are. And in every country across the globe, there are people who need to hear the good news about Jesus.

**Co-Host**
Even ours?


**Host**
Yes, even in our country. We can all be part of God’s plan to share the good news. Let’s check out some people who went to the country of Sierra Leone in Africa to help others.


**Co-Host**
Who said to do that?

**Host**
Jesus actually gave that command right before He left to go back to Heaven. It gives us the game-plan for what God wants His followers to do. Our job is to help others know that Jesus loves them and wants them to follow Him.

**Co-Host**
Do we really have to go? Couldn’t we make disciples just by hinting from far off?






**Host**
It’s a lot easier to choose to follow Jesus when you can hear the good news about Him. That’s why Jesus wants us to go out and help others. When we show Jesus’ love and kindness, it gives us a chance to tell people about Jesus.

**Co-Host**
That makes sense. We go to help others so we can point them to the person who loves them more than anyone else in the whole universe. 

**Host**
We can do that around the world or in our hometown. Everyone here can go and share the good news about Jesus. 




Go Week 1: I Can Go!

Large Group

Large Group Instructions

Countdown / Rules

Welcome

Engage 1

Engage 2

Big Story

Engage 3

Small Group

Big Review

Large Group Instructions

Countdown / Rules

Welcome

Engage 1

Engage 2

Big Story

Engage 3

Small Group

Big Review

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