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H&R 5 Min Countdown with Rules

When Herman witnesses a robbery, Hannah and Sophia step up to protect Herman from the escaped burglar.

Large Group Full Program

Question of the Day: Who is the best babysitter you have ever had?

Countdown  / Rules

Before service, choose the kids and explain the rules of the game. Place a set of two cones on opposite sides of the stage as the goals. You could also use an actual indoor or inflatable soccer goal, if available. The lights come up to the **Host** and **Co-Host** on stage in lab coats, accompanied by two volunteers. 



**Co-Host**

On your mark, get set, go! 





**Host**

These teams are playing to see who can score a goal first. The volunteers are guarding their goal while their teammates try to score by kicking this hover ball through the goal.





**Co-Host**

Congratulations to our winner! I was impressed with how well they protected their goal.



**Host**

Yep, they did not want the hover ball to get in. Today we’ll hear about a protector who watches over us.



**Co-Host**

That’s definitely got to be Jesus.



**Host**

It is, and we will discover what He said about Himself. But first tell someone nearby who you’d rather have protect you: The Rock or (Pastor’s Name). 





Welcome

Worship



**Co-Host**

Sounds like Skip did not do Herman any favors by broadcasting his address. 



**Host**

Do you think that Hannah and Sophia will be able to protect him from the escaped criminal?



**Co-Host**

I hope so, otherwise he could be in for some serious trouble.



**Host**

I think Herman will trust more in our Big Point than in regular bodyguards. Let’s check it out. I need a volunteer to help us reveal our Big Point.





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





**Co-Host**

Shout it out as we count down from three and then read the Big Point. 





**Host**

Let’s all say it together, **Jesus Is The Good Shepherd!** Being a shepherd is not a common job today, but when Jesus said this, it was a job that most people understood.



**Co-Host**

A shepherd does a lot, like make sure the sheep have food, guide them to the right path, and protect them from thieves and wild animals. It’s a tough job. Some shepherds do it well, but some don’t.



**Host**

Jesus is the Good Shepherd, which means He does His job very well. Jesus won’t abandon us when it’s tough. He’s with us all the time. Jesus’ words remind me of our relationship with pets. Does anyone have a dog? How do you take care of a dog?



**Co-Host**

If you call your dog’s name, will it respond? Does your dog know your voice? When you walk your dog, would you ever lead it out into the middle of traffic? Why not? Would a good pet owner or bad one do that?



**Host**

Would you let a stranger take your dog for a walk? Do you put your dog inside at night or let it run around the neighborhood?



**Co-Host**

If we do those kinds of things for our pets, think of how well Jesus takes care of us. He loves us more than we could ever love someone or something else. 



**Host**

You can be 100% sure that Jesus will never leave you alone or forget about you. He is the perfect guard to watch over us. Let’s see if Herman’s guards will come through for him.



Engage 1

Prior to the engage, use the boxes to create a sheep pen on one side of the stage. **Host** and **Co-Host** enter. 





**Host**

I can’t believe that Sophia let the burglar into Herman’s house. Would you call that the opposite of being a good protector?



**Co-Host**

I think Herman needs protection from his “protectors.” Jesus is way different, which is what we learn in the Big Point, 

**Co-Host**

**Jesus Is The Good Shepherd!**



**Host**

Jesus actually used that phrase to describe Himself. We read about Him being the Good Shepherd in our Big Verse. Let’s choose an assistant to help us reveal it.





**Co-Host**

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



**Co-Host**

Our Big Verse says, “I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep, and My sheep know Me,” John 10:14 (NIrV),



**Host**

Jesus knows His followers, and we can know Him. How do you think we get to know Jesus?



**Co-Host**

That’s right. We get to know Jesus by reading what He said and did in the Bible, by coming to church, and by spending time with Him in prayer. Jesus knows us so well that we can be sure that He will never lose us.



**Host**

One of the important jobs shepherds do is to keep the sheep together and get them into the safe sheep pen at night.



**Co-Host**

That brings us to our next game. We have two groups of kids who are going to act as our shepherds. You’re going to use your pool noodles as shepherd staffs to get all of your color “sheep” into your pen. The first team to collect all of their color wins, but you can’t let the wrong sheep in. 





Optional, play game music. Dump the balloons in the center and have the kids use their pool noodles to push their color balloon into their box or bag on each side of the stage. 









**Host**

Great job to our winners. Jesus knows His followers, and He knows how to protect us. Jesus watches over us and keeps us safe just like shepherds keep dangerous animals out of the pen. Let’s take a moment to stand and worship our Good Shepherd.



Engage 2

When I think about all that Jesus does for us, it blows me away. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that God is that amazing, but it’s the 100% truth. Let’s take a moment to stand and thank Jesus for His protection and help. One of the ways we do that is prayer. Close your eyes and thank Jesus for being the good shepherd and watching over you. (Pause) Another way we can thank Jesus is singing worship songs to Him, which we will do in just a moment.

Big Story

**Co-Host**

I’m glad that Herman is safe from the burglar and his employees.



**Host**

Yep, I love that Jesus watches over us. He is our Protector, Caretaker, and Leader. Our Big Point is true, 

**Host**

**Jesus Is The Good Shepherd!**





**Co-Host**

Following Jesus is always the right decision.



**Host**

That’s something you can practice when you do this week’s Big Do. 

**Host**

Play follow the leader with your family. Then talk about what makes Jesus such a good shepherd.



**Co-Host**

One of the things I love about Jesus is that His actions and words always match up. He always does what He says He will do. This game is a little different. You have to follow what we say up here, but not what we do. 



**Host**

Everyone, stand up. If you do what we do, but not what we say, then you are out and have to sit down. Let’s see who can outlast the group.





Optional, play game music. Play the game. Do motions, but say the opposite action. For example say, “Jump backwards” but jump forwards. Play the game for several rounds. You can play until one kid remains or simply declare all of the remaining kids winners.







**Host**

I’m glad that we don’t have to do that with Jesus. He is the perfect leader. 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. 









 - How did Hannah and Sophia fail to help Herman?

 - What are some of the different tasks that shepherds did? How does Jesus do those things for us? 

 - Why is it important to have a leader like Jesus to follow? Why would it be bad for us if Jesus didn’t care for us like a good shepherd? 

 - What did Herman tell us to do with our families in the Big Do? **Play follow the leader**

Small Groups

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

 - Our Big Point says Jesus Is The ______ Shepherd!

    - **Good**

    - Okay



 - Name one way that shepherds cared for their sheep.



 - What would a good shepherd do if a thief tried to enter the sheep pen?

    - **Fight**

    - Run away



 - Jesus helps us by ________.

    - **Guiding us away from danger**

    - Ignoring our needs



 - Jesus said that sheep know the true shepherd’s voice.

    - **True**

    - False



 - John 10:14 (NIrV), “I am the good shepherd. I ____ My sheep, and My sheep ____ Me.”

    - Ignore

    - **Know**



 - Name some ways that Jesus helps us.



 - A good shepherd would sacrifice what important thing?

    - His sheep

    - **His life**



 - Jesus stands in the doorway, like a shepherd, to make sure what gets in?

    - **Good things**

    - Harmful things



  - What challenge did Herman give us as this week’s Big Do? **Play follow the leader**

Big Review

Large Group Abbreviated

**Co-Host**

Remember last week when we were supposed to make a sandwich?

**Host**

Yep, for the Big Do.

**Co-Host**

Right! well I did. And I brought it with me today. I haven't eaten it yet. But I will. But these kids look pretty hungry and I think I need to keep an eye on my sandwich. I need to protect my sandwich. Didn't you guys have breakfast? 

**Host**

Well I'm not sure about your sandwich but we are learning about Jesus protecting us today.  We are going to get right to that, but first tell someone nearby who you’d rather have protect you: The Rock or (Pastor’s Name).

**Co-Host**

That's right. We get to know Jesus by reading what He said and did in the Bible, by coming to church, and by spending time with Him in prayer. Jesus knows us so well that we can be sure that He will never lose us.

**Host**

Jesus knows His followers, and He knows how to protect us. Jesus watches over us and keeps us safe just like shepherds keep the sheep safe. Let’s take a moment to stand and worship our Good Shepherd.

**Host**

Play follow the leader with your family. Then talk about what makes Jesus such a good shepherd.

**Co-Host**

That sounds like fun!

**Host**

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! Has anyone here ever played soccer? Soccer is a fun sport, especially if you are particularly agile and really quick with your feet! If you ask me, I think the best position in soccer is the goalie. The goalie stays near the net to protect their goal and keep the other team from scoring. The goalie dives and blocks the shots to help lead their team to victory. A goalie can be a great protector. Tonight we’ll hear about the best protector, Jesus! Let’s stand up and worship Him because He always takes care of us. 



Prior to this segment, attach the small, inflated balloons to the string and mark a large box on the stage or in the room to serve as the boundary line. 



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

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! In tonight’s battle, each contestant will have a balloon tied to your ankle. It is your job to protect your balloon by dodging your opponents, while also trying to pop the others’, all while staying inside this boundary line. The last person remaining with their balloon intact wins! Do you think you can do it? Let me hear you cheer for your teams! (Let the teams cheer). Ok, on your mark get set, go! 

Optional, play game music. Play the game.







**Leader**

Wow, that was a fierce battle! The team that came out victorious really kept their balloon protected from all the opponents who were trying to stomp on it, while the others, well let’s just say they got stomped. Jesus is an amazing protector, even better than our parents, and even better than Dwayne the Rock Johnson. I wonder if our friends at the lab have ever needed some extra protection. Let’s check in to see what they’re up to. 



Lab Wars

Sounds like Skip did not do Herman any favors by broadcasting his address. Do you think that Hannah and Sophia will be able to protect him from the escaped criminal? I hope so, otherwise he could be in for some serious trouble. But I think Herman will trust more in our Big Point than in regular bodyguards. Let’s check it out. 



I need a small group to help me count it down from three 

Let’s all say it together, **Jesus Is The Good Shepherd!**



A shepherd is a person who takes care of a flock of sheep. They do a lot, like make sure the sheep have food, guide them on the right paths, and protect them from thieves and wild animals. It’s a tough job. This makes me think of a fun game. Each small group has an egg, along with some other supplies. You have 8 minutes to build a contraption that will keep your egg protected when we drop it from the top of a ladder! Do you think you are up for the challenge? Let’s do it! 

Small Group Leader,

Using the materials given, work together with your group to make a cage, or some sort of contraption to help protect your egg from the drop! When you are done, send up one person to drop the egg to test your group’s masterpiece!







**Leader**

Ok, it’s time to test your team’s ability to protect these eggs. 

Allow each representative to climb the ladder and drop the egg. Then report the results.

Wow, that was a tough challenge. Those eggs went through a lot, and you guys didn’t give up! I love that our Big Point says, Jesus is the Good Shepherd, which means He does His job very well. You can be 100% sure that Jesus will protect you. He will never leave you alone or forget about you. He is the perfect guard to watch over us. Let’s see if Herman’s guards will come through for him.



Wow, it looks like Sophia and Hannah are doing a better job of beating up Dr. Herman than they are protecting him. They even let the burglar in the house! It looks like Herman needs protection from his “protectors.” Jesus is way different, which is what we learn in the Big Point,

**Jesus Is The Good Shepherd!** Not only does Jesus protect us and take care of us, but He also knows everything about us. Let’s take a look at our Big Verse. 

“I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep, and My sheep know Me,” John 10:14 (NIrV). Jesus knows every detail that makes you, you! Let’s turn to our small group and do an activity where we can learn more about each other, just like Jesus knows us. 



Small Group Leader,

All the kids to take turns sharing a fun fact about themselves. Start with yourself to give them some extra time to think! If they are having trouble thinking of something to say, allow them to grab a strip of paper with a question to prompt them. 







**Leader**

Jesus knows the number of hairs on your head and every thought you think. He knows your special skills and your favorite foods. That’s what makes Him such a good shepherd to us. Jesus knows us so well that we can be sure that He will never lose us. Let’s take a look at this video to learn more about what our Big Point means, 

When I think about all that Jesus does for us, it blows me away. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that God is that amazing, but it’s the 100% truth. Jesus loves taking care of His sheep. Let’s turn to our small groups and talk more about this together. 



Small Group Leader,

The goal in this segment is to create a place where kids can openly share and to bring accountability as they become 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.





 - What is something about you that you are glad Jesus knows? 

 - When was a time that Jesus took good care of you? 

 - What is something that really worries you right now? Do you think Jesus can help you? How does that make you feel?









Pray as a group about the worries that they shared and thank God for sending Jesus to be our Good Shepherd. 





**Leader**

Jesus knows everything about you, which means He knows exactly what you need and how to take care of you. All the worries and the fears that you face, you can give them to Him. He will help you and strengthen you. He will protect you and always be with you. Our Big Point is true,



I’m glad that Herman is safe from the burglar and his employees. I love that Jesus watches over us. He is our Protector, Caretaker, and Leader. I hope you always remember our Big Point,

**Jesus Is The Good Shepherd!**



**Leader**

Following our Good Shepherd is always the right decision. That’s something you can practice when you do this week’s Big Do. 



Play follow the leader with your family. Then talk about what makes Jesus such a good shepherd. Let’s turn to our small groups to finish up today’s service. 





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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