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Program Videos

7 Min Countdown

03 sec Countdown

Herman and Rusty Act 1

2 Min Countdown

Big Story Video

H&R Big Do Slide

Herman and Rusty Act 3

6 Min Countdown

60 sec Countdown

Herman and Rusty Title

Herman and Rusty Act 2

H&R BIG REVIEW Bumper

H&R 5 Min Countdown with Rules

Rusty's new idea to serve old pizza is a recipe for disaster.

Large Group Full Program

Question of the Day: Which restaurant has the absolute best pizza?

Countdown  / Rules

Before service, choose two kids and explain the rules of the game. They will attempt to throw a ping pong ball onto a slice of bread. Lights come up to the **Host**, **Co-Host**, and two kids already on stage. The **Host** and **Co-Host** are wearing lab coats. On the stage sit two plates on two small tables/boxes. On the plates are a slice of bread with peanut putter spread on top. 



**Host**

These contestants are attempting to stick one ping pong ball to the peanut butter spread on a delicious piece of bread.





**Co-Host**

Congratulations to our winner! Peanut butter, jelly, bread, and ping pong were made for each other.



**Host**

Does that sound like a disgusting sandwich to you guys? Yeah, I would never eat that. But bread is something that most kids, and adults, love.



**Co-Host**

Did you know that Jesus talked about bread? 



**Host**

It’s true. He used bread to teach us something important. That’s what we’re going to discover today as we dig into the Bible.



**Co-Host**

But first tell someone nearby which “bread” you prefer for breakfast: a muffin or a donut. 



Welcome

Worship

Before the Engage, set up the ingredients and equipment on a table on the stage.



**Co-Host**

Now that I saw where it comes from, I really wish I hadn’t tried a bite of Rusty’s pizza. 



**Host**

Yeah, you might want to drink some water and flush that out of your system. Have any of you accidentally ever had some food that had gone bad, like milk or cheese? What happened?





**Co-Host**

I wonder why he started a three-week old pizza delivery service.



**Host**

He sounds like he needs some help figuring out a better plan. Our Big Point teaches us the best place to find help. I need a volunteer to help us reveal it.





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





**Co-Host**

After we count down from three you read the Big Point. 





**Host**

Let’s all say it together, **Jesus Is The Bread of Life!** That might sound like a weird analogy. Let’s take a look at bread. Have any of you ever made bread before at home?



**Co-Host**

Making bread is actually not that hard. You just need a few simple ingredients. I have a friend who is going to help me mix these ingredients.



Have a child come up to assist you in making the dough. He/She can wear the apron.





**Host**

Mix these ingredients together in this order. Flour, salt, and yeast. Mix that up. Now add the water and mix it. There’s another ingredient we need to make this into bread: time. The yeast makes the dough rise and adds flavor. 



**Co-Host**

It can take a few hours for the dough to rise, and you might have to do it a couple of times. Where do you put the bread once it’s finished rising? In the oven, of course, and then it comes out like this.





Have the child show the finished bread and dismiss the child.





**Co-Host**

I remember a story from the Old Testament where God gave the Israelites bread from Heaven each morning so they would have food to eat.



**Host**

That’s true. It was called manna. That manna was a taste of the real bread from Heaven, Jesus. He helps us each and every day, but the best thing He gives us is life that lasts forever. We can always go to Jesus for the help we need. Let’s see if Rusty can find some help thinking of a new idea.



Engage 1

**Host**

Would any of you try Rusty’s pizza? I think I would say, “No.”



**Co-Host**

From the looks of how it’s affecting Sophia, I’d say it’s the opposite of what we’ve learned about Jesus. He gives us life instead of a sick tummy. Let’s say our Big Point, 

**Co-Host**

**Jesus Is The Bread Of Life!**



**Host**

Let’s turn to the Bible and see what Jesus said about Himself in today’s Big Verse.





**Co-Host**

Help us out as we count down from three and then you’ll read the verse. 







**Co-Host**

The Big Verse says, John 6:35 (NIrV), “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never go hungry.” 



**Host**

There’s a type of bread called sourdough. To make that dough you begin with a starter. It’s basically a mixture of flour and water that is full of yeast and bacteria that grow naturally.



**Co-Host**

Gross, why would I want germs in my bread?



**Host**

They’re good germs. We actually need some germs to be healthy. Once you have a starter you can keep using it to make more bread, as long as you feed it. 



**Co-Host**

What does bread eat? Hamburgers?



**Host**

No, just more flour and water. Once you have it, you can keep it going for a long time. 

**Host**

They’ve made bread in San Francisco from a starter made in 1840. In Germany there’s a town whose bread starter was made in 1633. Scientists even brought dead yeast from ancient Egypt back to life and made bread from it. That yeast was over 4,000 years old.



**Co-Host**

That’s bread that keeps going and going. It’s like Jesus. He is the bread of life that never runs out. We never go hungry when we follow Jesus. We always have His help, and He gives us life that lasts forever.



**Host**

That’s why we go to Jesus every day and ask for His help. We know that He’s never too busy to help. He never runs out of power. Let’s take a moment to stand and worship God.





Engage 2

I’d like everyone to bow your heads and close your eyes. I’m so thankful that Jesus provides good things in my life every day. Maybe you’re facing something challenging, and you need something or you’re wondering what you’re going to do. It could be something at home or at school. Without looking around, give me a thumbs up if you thought of something. No matter what it is, Jesus has what you need, lots of it, and He wants to give it to you. Even if you don’t know exactly what to ask for, Jesus knows the perfect thing that you need. We have some volunteers at the front who would love to pray with you about whatever you’re facing. Together we can believe that Jesus will provide anything and everything you need because He is the Bread of Life! Let’s stand and worship. Those of you who want to pray with someone, come to the front to pray.





Big Story

**Co-Host**

I’m glad to see that Rusty is giving up on that terrible idea for pizza delivery.



**Host**

Yep, his bread was moldy and out of date. That’s nothing like Jesus. His help is fresh and ready to go every single day. Unlike Rusty’s gross bread, Jesus’ help will never run out. Remember our Big Point,

**Host**

**Jesus Is The Bread Of Life!**



**Co-Host**

Jesus made the bread and fish keep going in our Big Story. That was like an object lesson for what Jesus can do for us.



**Host**

It sure is and you can discuss that story with your family when you do this week’s Big Do. 

**Host**

Make your favorite sandwich. As you add each ingredient, talk about one thing Jesus has provided for your family.



**Co-Host**

That gives me an idea for a game. My favorite sandwich begins with toasted bread. We have two kids who are going to attempt to land one slice of bread in this toaster in sixty seconds. If you can complete the challenge, you will win points for your team.





Optional, play game music. Play the game. Set up the toaster a few feet from the kids on a small table or box. Give each kid a loaf of bread to toss. If time permits, you could play multiple rounds of the game.





**Host**

Great effort in that game. Don’t forget that Jesus gives us help that will never run out. Let’s turn and connect with our small groups and talk about what we’ve learned from the Bible.



Engage 3

Gather the kids into small groups and discuss the following. 





 - What are some ways that Jesus has provided for you or your family?

 - What was wrong with Rusty’s pizza idea? How is that different from the way Jesus works? **Rusty’s pizza was old and yucky. Jesus’ help is fresh every day and never runs out.**

 - How does our Big Story help us understand how Jesus will help us every day? **Jesus is the true bread from Heaven. Just like He provided food that never ran out, He can provide help and life to us that never runs out.**

 - What did Herman tell us to do with our families in the Big Do? **Make a sandwich**





Small Groups

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

 - Our Big Point says Jesus Is The ______ Of Life!

    - **Bread**

    - Candy



 - How many people did Jesus feed with a small lunch?

    - 500

    - **Over 5,000**



 - What was wrong with the pizza Rusty served?

    - It was too spicy

    - **It was old**



 - The boy’s lunch that he offered to Jesus had two fish and _____ loaves of bread.

    - 50

    - **5**



 - Jesus only provided a small bite of food to each person.

    - True

    - **False**



 - John 6:35 (NIrV), “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will ______ go hungry.”

    - Always

    - **Never**



 - What are some ways that Jesus provides for us?



 - Jesus is so busy that He can only provide for us occasionally.

    - True

    - **False**



 - To receive Jesus’ help we have to _______.

    - **Believe**

    - Work hard



  - What challenge did Herman give us as this week’s Big Do? **Make a sandwich**

Big Review

Large Group Abbreviated

**Co-Host**

That question of the day sure has my mind on food.

**Host**

It's a little early for pizza.

**Co-Host**

First of all, it's never too early for pizza. Pizza is the breakfast of champions. But I was actually thinking about a peanut butter sandwich. I love bread and peanut butter!

**Host**

Yum! That does sound good and its a good breakfast too!

**Co-Host**

Let's see what's going on in the lab today, But first tell someone nearby which “bread” you prefer for breakfast: a muffin or a donut.

**Host**

Let’s all say it together, **Jesus Is The Bread of Life!** That might sound like a weird analogy. Have any of you ever made bread before at home?

**Co-Host**

Making bread is actually not that hard. You just need a few simple ingredients. 

**Host**

You just mix a few  ingredients together, flour, salt, and yeast, then add the water and mix it. There’s another ingredient you need to make bread: time. The yeast makes the dough rise and adds flavor.

**Co-Host**

It can take a few hours for the dough to rise, and you might have to do it a couple of times. Where do you put the bread once it’s finished rising? In the oven, of course, and then it comes out ready to enjoy.

**Host**

Make your favorite sandwich. As you add each ingredient, talk about one thing Jesus has provided for your family.

**Co-Host**

What a delicious Big Do!

**Host**

I like it too! Let’s turn and connect with our small groups and talk about what we’ve learned from the Bible.

Midweek / Classroom

Hey guys, welcome to the Lab! Have you ever had a major craving for cereal? As you open the box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, your mouth waters. You open the box and begin to pour the cereal into your bowl, and nothing comes out. The box is empty! No cereal for you. The great thing about Jesus is that His help and strength never run out or grow stale. What a great reason to worship Him! Let’s do that now. 



Prior to this segment, set up a sandwich making station for each team. Each team should have a paper plate, two slices of bread, peanut butter, jelly, and a butter knife.





**Leader** enters, dressed in a lab coat. 

You guys did a great job worshipping God! It’s now time to break up into your small groups. Go ahead and turn to your Small Group Leaders now. 

Split into groups. Optional, play game music.

Small Group Leader,

Use these two minutes to introduce yourself to your kids and go over the rules you have for your group. This will set the expectation and show the kids clear boundaries, setting your group up for success.



It’s time for Lab Wars! This is a time when each small group battles it out to win points for their team. Small Group Leaders, send up your contestant! Tonight we have a sandwich making contest! Each of you have all the supplies needed to build a sandwich. You have one minute to make your sandwich, using all of these ingredients, and eat as much of your sandwich as possible. Whoever eats the most wins! Is everyone ready? On your mark, get set, go!

Congratulations to (Team name)! Watching this game makes me really hungry, and nothing is better than a perfectly made peanut butter & jelly sandwich! The creamy peanut butter pairs perfectly with the sweet, fruity jelly. Oh, and you can’t forget the bread! Did you know that Jesus talked about bread in the Bible? He used it to teach us something very important. Before we get to that, let’s check in with our friends at the lab to see what they are up to this week. 



Lab Wars

Gross! Pizza that is three weeks old is not yummy or good for you! Take it from me, I had a slice of Rusty’s Rustic Pizza before I knew how old it was, and it did not make me feel good. There’s a story in the Bible where God actually sent bread from Heaven to the Israelites. It was fresh every day. It wasn’t moldy or stale like the Pizza Rusty sells. They call this bread manna, and it gives us a good picture of who Jesus is. Let’s take a look at our Big Point, 

**Jesus Is The Bread of Life!** It might sound silly to compare Jesus to bread. Let’s turn to our small groups to have a little snack. I think this will help explain what I mean. 





Have the small group leaders begin passing out the snacks. The kids will soon realize that there isn’t enough for everyone! When you start to hear the buzz, gather their attention and continue. 





What’s the matter? Oh man, it looks like we ran out of snacks! Wait just a second. (Grab the remaining snacks) Here they are! Whew! For a second there it looked like we didn’t have enough for everyone, but we have plenty. The same is true with Jesus. 

**Jesus Is The Bread of Life!** His help and His strength will never run out. It never grows old or stale. And the best news yet, He gives us life that will last forever. Ok, let’s turn to our small groups and try that again. 

Small Group Leader,

Pass out a snack to each of your kids. As you guys eat, play the matching game together.









**Leader**

That was a great snack. Aren’t you thankful that Jesus is ready to help us every day? His help is always available. It never runs out. And just like fresh food nourishes our body and keeps us alive, Jesus gives us life that lasts forever. I am so thankful that

**Jesus Is The Bread of Life!** Let’s check back in with the lab to see if Rusty has discovered that selling stale pizza is a terrible idea. 

**Leader**

If Rusty truly understood our Big Point, he would know that Jesus has help for us every day! His help never runs out. Just because Rusty prayed for help before doesn’t mean that he can’t go to Jesus again! Jesus always has more help to give. Our Big Point is good news, 

**Jesus Is The Bread of Life!** Let’s turn to our small groups and do an activity that will help us think about all the ways that Jesus gives us help.



Small Group Leader,

Older: Pass out the activity sheet and writing utensils. Have the kids read the negative emotion and write in the pizza slice how God helps them. Example: When I feel sad, Jesus gives me joy. If you have more time, allow them to color the picture! 



Younger: Pass out the activity sheet and coloring utensils. Have the kids color the picture while you discuss as a group, “When I feel _____, Jesus ________.” Refer to the guide below for possible answers!



When I feel angry, Jesus is my peace.

When I feel sad, Jesus gives me joy.

When I feel jealous, Jesus is all I need.

When I feel scared, Jesus is always with me.

When I feel worried, Jesus gives me strength.

When I feel lonely, Jesus is my friend. 





**Leader**

Jesus can help us in any situation. When you are angry, Jesus gives you peace! When you are sad, He gives you joy! There will never be a day that Jesus isn’t able to help us. In fact, check out our Big Verse, 

John 6:35 (NIrV), “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never go hungry.”  Jesus is the bread of life that never runs out. We never go hungry when we follow Jesus. We always have His help, and He gives us life that lasts forever. There’s a story in the Bible where Jesus used a small lunch to show a crowd of people this very truth.  





I’m so thankful that Jesus provides good things in my life every day. Maybe you’re facing something challenging, or you need something, and you’re wondering what you’re going to do. It could be something at home or at school. No matter what it is, Jesus has what you need, lots of it, and He wants to give it to you. Even if you don’t know exactly what to ask for, Jesus knows, and you can ask for His help. Let’s turn to our small groups and talk more about this.



Small Group Leader,

The goal in this segment is to create a place where kids can openly share and to bring accountability to becoming more like Jesus. Do this by truly listening, responding with love, and showing them what it looks like to be a friend and follower of Jesus.





**Small Group Leader**

 - Tell me about a time when Jesus helped you.

 - Tell me about a time when Jesus helped someone you know.

 - How does it make you feel to know that Jesus can help you with any problem you will face? 



Some of us are going through real struggles right now. Let’s find a partner. Share with that person something that you need from God, it could be help, strength, or a physical need. Then take some time to pray for one another. (Give them time to pray and then pray over your group)



**Leader**

I am thankful that Jesus’ help isn’t limited. It’s not like a box of Cheerios that runs out. There is always more strength, another answer, and more wisdom that can come from Jesus. His help is always fresh and never stale, unlike Rusty’s Pizza. I wonder if he decided to ditch his pizza company and ask Jesus for a new idea. Let’s take a look. 





I’m glad to see that Rusty is giving up that terrible idea for pizza delivery. His bread was moldy and out of date. That’s nothing like Jesus. His help is fresh and ready every single day. Unlike Rusty’s gross bread, Jesus’ help never runs out. Remember our Big Point, 



**Jesus Is The Bread Of Life!** You can talk about this week’s lesson with your family when you do this week’s Big Do. 



Make your favorite sandwich. As you add each ingredient, talk about one thing Jesus has provided for your family. Let’s turn to our small groups to finish up this week’s discussion.







Small Group Leader,

Use this time to hand out any positive reinforcement tools (ie. Candy, stickers, prize coupons, etc.) Tell your group how much you enjoyed spending time with them this week. Finally, end your time together with a prayer and maybe even a group cheer.

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