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7 Min Countdown

Herman and Rusty Act 3

03 sec Countdown

Herman and Rusty Act 1

2 Min Countdown

H&R Big Do Slide

6 Min Countdown

Herman and Rusty Title

Big Story Video

H&R BIG REVIEW Bumper

Herman and Rusty Act 2

H&R 5 Min Countdown with Rules

When the power goes off at the lab, Rusty invents a new service, giving tours while blindfolded.

Large Group Full Program

Question of the Day: Which would you find more difficult: Not being able to taste anything or smell anything?



Countdown / Rules

Lights come up to the **Host** and **Co-Host** already on stage with two kids and one volunteer. The **Host** and **Co-Host** are dressed in lab coats. The volunteer is wearing a pinata mask or costume. One can be made by attaching pieces of paper to glasses or a party hat. The kids are wearing blindfolds. The object of the game is to touch the “Piñata” with their pool noodle. The teachers and/or additional volunteers should help ensure safety.





**Co-Host**

On your mark, get set, go!





Turn the kids around multiple times. Optional, play game music.



**Host**

These teams must try to find the piñata without using their eyes. The first one to touch the piñata with their pool noodle wins. They can only walk, not run. You can shout hints because the pinata will move. The winner wins points for his or her team.





**Co-Host**

Congratulations to our winner! Wow, it would have been a lot easier if he/she weren’t blindfolded.



**Host**

For sure! Today we will discover the power of having light in your life.



**Co-Host**

I can’t wait. Tell someone nearby whether you like your bedroom to be completely dark or if you prefer to have a little bit of light at night. 

Welcome

Worship

**Co-Host**

I hope they get the power back on soon. Have you guys ever lost power before at your house?



**Host**

What’s the worst part about losing power?





**Co-Host**

It’s not so bad during the day, but I’m not a big fan of losing power at night. This talk about the power reminds me of our Big Point.



**Host**

Today’s Big Point is something that Jesus said about Himself. I need a volunteer to help us reveal it.





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





**Co-Host**

We are going to count down from three and then you read the Big Point. 





**Host**

Let’s all say it together, **Jesus Is The Light Of The World!** The Bible says that the world was dark without Jesus.



**Co-Host**

That’s because Jesus brought God’s truth to our world. He showed us what God is really like.



**Host**

Jesus said that if you’ve seen Him, then you’ve seen God. We may not physically see Jesus, but we read about what He said and did in the Bible. That points us to God.



**Co-Host**

Instead of bumbling around in the darkness, we find God through Jesus. Darkness can seem overwhelming, like when the power goes out. In fact, let’s darken the room right now. Stay seated and observe the dark room.





**Host**

Wow, it would be hard to move around the room without bumping into someone. Forget trying to find someone in particular. Light is always more powerful than darkness. Let’s turn on a candle and see what happens.





Turn on the battery-operated candles, beginning one at a time. You can also substitute a flashlight. If possible, consider giving all the kids a battery-operated candle and allowing them all to turn them on.







**Co-Host**

No matter how dark it is, light always wins. Darkness can never be dark enough to drown out the light.



**Host**

Sometimes our world seems dark, but Jesus’ light will always shine brighter. Let’s see if the lights are back on at the lab.



Engage 1

**Host**

Does Rusty’s idea sound like a good plan? How can you be a tour guide if you can’t even see?



**Co-Host**

His plan would work better if he had some light to guide him, just like our lives work better if Jesus’ light guides us. That’s why understanding our Big Point is important. 

**Co-Host**

His plan would work better if he had some light to guide him, just like our lives work better if Jesus’ light guides us. That’s why understanding our Big Point is important. 

**Co-Host**

**Jesus Is The Light Of The World!**



**Host**

That truth comes straight from Jesus’ words. Let’s choose an assistant to help us reveal where we find that truth in the Bible.





**Co-Host**

Help us count down from three, and then read today’s Big Verse.



**Co-Host**

The Big Verse, in John 8:12 (NIrV), says, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in darkness.”



**Host**

When we follow Jesus, we can be sure that He will always lead us to what is best for us. Ultimately, Jesus leads us to life that lasts forever.





**Co-Host**

Some people reject Jesus and choose darkness, and that makes no sense. When you walk in darkness, you never know if you’re heading in the wrong direction. Let’s play a little game to show you what we mean.



**Host**

We have two contestants who are coming to do a little blind taste test. Have you ever played Bean Boozled? We’re going to play it blindfolded. They’re going to spin, and I will hand them whatever jellybean the spinner lands on. Since they are blindfolded, they won’t know what is coming.



**Co-Host**

Let’s see how many flavors they get right and how many flavors make them want to throw up.



Optional, play game music. Play the game, allowing the kids to try to the different jellybeans. Keep the trash cans handy, and make sure the kids know where they are, to keep the mess to a minimum. After each kid eats one, have the kids guess the flavor and then announce to the audience the correct flavor. After the game, ask the contestants about their experience of not being able to see while playing.







**Host**

They were great sports. Life is a lot like Bean Boozled. Sometimes you get really good things. Sometimes life hands you some bad things. It’s pretty scary if you’re going into it blind.



**Co-Host**

When we follow Jesus and walk in His light, then He guides us through all situations, good or bad. Let’s stand and worship God.



Engage 2

We can discover truth in God’s Word. It shines a light on our lives and guides us in the right direction. The Bible says that God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. It’s no ordinary book. God’s Word is powerful. So let’s take part of today’s Big Verse and repeat it over and over to ourselves. You don’t have to say it loudly; just repeat the verse softly to yourself. We call this meditating on God’s Word. We’re going to pray this, “I follow You, Jesus, so I will never walk in darkness.” Let’s repeat that prayer (Repeat the prayer a few times with the kids) Praying God’s word is a great way to make sure you pray the truth. 



Big Story

**Co-Host**

I’m glad that Rusty gave up on his tour guide company. It sounds like it was a total disaster.



**Host**

It reminds me why it’s so important to follow Jesus. His light gives us truth and shows things as they really are. That can protect us from a lot of trouble. Our Big Point is true, 

**Host**

**Jesus Is The Light Of The World!**



**Co-Host**

Just like the blind man received His sight from Jesus, we see the true light when we say, “Yes” to Jesus. If people aren’t following Jesus, then they’re just stumbling around in the dark.



**Host**

That reminds me of this week’s Big Do. 

**Host**

Set up an obstacle course in your living room. Turn off the lights and try to make it through without bumping into the obstacles. Then turn the lights on and try it again.



**Co-Host**

I hope you can remember what it looks like once the lights are off, or you might be in some trouble. Let’s play a game where you have to make a blind guess. We’re going to show some slides for five seconds, and then you will answer questions about what you saw. 

Show each slide for three seconds, and then ask questions about what was on the slide. You can question the whole group or bring up a few kids on stage. 





**Co-Host**

It’s hard to get it right when you can’t see what’s on the screen.



**Host**

Thankfully we follow a leader who give us light. 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. 









- Why didn’t Rusty’s idea work? 

- Who was more blind to the truth in the Big Story – the blind man or religious leaders? **The religious leaders.** Why were they so confused about what was true? **Because they didn’t trust in Jesus, so they didn’t have His light to guide them.**

- Why is it important for us to follow Jesus? **So we can make wise choices, have light, please the Lord**. How do we get His light? **Saying Yes to Him, reading the Bible, praying**. How does His light help us each day? 

- What did Herman tell us to do with our families in the Big Do? **Set up an obstacle course**

Small Group

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

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

     - Friend

    - **Light**



 - What was wrong with the man Jesus met in the Big Story?

    - Couldn’t walk

    - **Couldn’t see**



 - Who was angry that the blind man had been healed by Jesus?

    - **Jewish teachers**

    - The man’s parents



 - How did the blind man respond when he saw Jesus?

    - Told Jesus to leave

    - **Worshipped Jesus**



 - Jesus’ light helps us see truth.

    - **True**

    - False



 - John 8:12 (NIrV), “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in ________.”

    - Truth

    - **Darkness**



 - What kind of business did Rusty create?

    - Window washing service

    - **Blind tour guide**



 - Sometimes the darkness can overpower Jesus’ light.

    - True

    - **False**



 - How does Jesus give us light?

    - **The Bible and godly people**

    - Social media and tv



  - What challenge did Herman give us as this week’s Big Do? **Set up an obstacle course**

Big Review

Large Group Abbreviated

**Host**

Welcome friends! Today we are going to talk about light.

**Co-Host**

You know how you were late this morning? Well I had to turn on the lights in here and I didn't know where the light switch was and I stubbed my toe on the wall looking for it. I was sure glad when I found it. Light makes a huge difference!

**Host**

For sure! Today we will discover the power of having light in your life.

**Co-Host**

I can’t wait. Tell someone nearby whether you like your bedroom to be completely dark or if you prefer to have a little bit of light at night.

**Host**

Wow, it would be hard to move around the room without bumping into someone. Forget trying to find someone in particular. Light is always more powerful than darkness. 

**Co-Host**

The Big Verse, in John 8:12 (NIrV), says, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in darkness.”

**Host**

When we follow Jesus, we can be sure that He will always lead us to what is best for us. Ultimately, Jesus leads us to life that lasts forever.

**Co-Host**

Some people reject Jesus and choose darkness, and that makes no sense. When you walk in darkness, you never know if you’re heading in the wrong direction. 

**Host**

That's right. It can also be hard to see what life hands you in the dark. Sometimes life hands you some bad things. It’s pretty scary if you’re going into it blind.

**Co-Host**

When we follow Jesus and walk in His light, then He guides us through all situations, good or bad. Let’s stand and worship God.

**Host**

Set up an obstacle course in your living room. Turn off the lights and try to make it through without bumping into the obstacles. Then turn the lights on and try it again.

**Co-Host**

I hope you can remember what it looks like once the lights are off, or you might be in some trouble. Watch out for those toe-stubbing walls.

**Host**

Thankfully we get to follow a leader who give us light. 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! Raise your hand if you have ever been afraid of the dark. I think everyone has been afraid of the dark at one time or another. I remember when I was a little kid (Share a story of when you were afraid of the dark). Darkness can seem scary because you can’t see, and you don’t know what is lurking in the corner! That’s when nightlights come in handy. Did you know the Bible describes Jesus as a light? It does! He is much better than a nightlight. Let’s stand up and worship Jesus, who is our Light!





**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! In this week’s battle, everyone gets to participate. Each small group leader will pick one person to help organize your entire group in order from shortest to tallest. The trick is that person will be blindfolded. You cannot give them hints of any kind. Small Group Leaders, you are my referees! When your group is done, raise your hand high. Go ahead and pick your leader.

Give them time to pick someone to organize the group. 





Is everyone ready? On your mark, get set, go! 





Play the game. Optional, play game music. If any small group is significantly smaller than the rest, have them complete the challenge twice. 





What a close game! (Winning team) came out victorious! I’m sure it would have been a lot easier if the leader wasn’t blindfolded. When you’re blindfolded, you are in complete darkness. Today we will discover the power of having light in your life. Let’s check in with the lab to see if they find light to be useful. 

Lab Wars

Well, it looks like they’re having a hard time fumbling their way in the darkness. Light helps us in so many ways! When it’s dark, you can perceive things incorrectly and even run into things. Our world is filled with darkness. There is sin, confusion, and pain all around us. But luckily there is someone who can help. Let’s take a look at our Big Point. I need a small group to help me count it down from three.



Let’s say it all together, **Jesus Is The Light Of The World!**  Jesus brought God’s truth to our world. He showed us what God is really like. Instead of walking around in the darkness, we find God through Jesus. Let’s turn to our small groups and play a fun activity that will make all this clear. 

Small Group Leader,

Each child will need an activity sheet, a writing utensil, and a blindfold. Give the kids a moment to study the activity and then have the kids attempt to complete the first side of the activity sheet while blindfolded. After a couple minutes, have them take the blindfold off, flip it over, and complete the second side, this time while able to see. 





**Leader**

It’s hard to do anything when you are in complete darkness! I am so glad we don’t have to go through our world alone. Even though things seem dark, we have a Light that will always show us the truth, and that’s Jesus. Let’s say our Big Point again, 

**Jesus Is The Light Of The World!** Now let’s check back in at the lab to see if their power has come back on. 



Well, they still don’t have power. I don’t know where Rusty got that idea, but it sounds like a bad one. Blind tours? What a disaster. Some people walk through life a lot like Rusty, blind and in the dark. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Herman brought up a really good verse, which is actually our Big Verse for the week! 



In John 8:12 (NIrV) Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in darkness.”  When we follow Jesus, His light guides us every step of the way. But what does it mean to follow Jesus? A good question to ask when trying to discover how to follow Jesus is, “What would Jesus do if He were me?” If Jesus was in 3rd grade, and His little sister was bothering Him, what would He do? If He was in 1st grade, and He didn’t feel like eating His dinner, what would He do? Let’s turn to our small groups to talk more about this. 



Small Group Leader,

Read the scenarios and then ask the question, “What would Jesus do?” As you are discussing, allow the kids to color the scenarios.





**Small Group Leader**

Scenario 1: Marissa’s soccer team just won first place in the soccer tournament, and she kicked the final goal! Her coach let her take home the team medal. Everyone keeps telling her how amazing she did and how much better she is than all her teammates. She is starting to feel herself getting proud. What would Jesus do if He were in Marissa’s shoes? **Maybe Jesus would give the medal to another kid on the team who cheered the whole time on the bench and didn’t have a bad attitude. Jesus would give credit to His teammates. Maybe He would write a note to each member of the team telling them how they contributed, etc**.



Scenario 2: Ryan is going to his grandma’s house for a week and is not looking forward to it. She doesn’t let him play on his iPad, and she makes food that he isn’t used to. He can already feel a bad attitude coming on. What would Jesus do if He were Jacob? **Jesus would make the choice to be kind and helpful. He would take time to connect with his grandma. He would make the most of the trip by playing games with her, reading with her, finding different ways to show her love, etc.** 





**Leader**

Jesus is our light. When we follow Him and do what He would do, we let His light guide us. But that isn’t all that happens. When we do what Jesus would do, we let His light shine through us, which helps others get to know Him! We can always know what to do, and we can show others who Jesus is because 



**Jesus Is The Light Of The World!** Let’s check out a story in the Bible about a man who experienced the light of Jesus. 

Our world can be dark and confusing. But thankfully we have Jesus as our light. He shows us what to do and how to act. When we follow Him, we can help be a light to others. Let’s turn to our small groups and talk more about this now. 



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.





 - Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t know what to do? Tell me about it?

 - How does it make you feel, knowing that Jesus shows us God’s truth? 

 - Think about your day today. What was a problem you faced?

 - Think about that problem and answer this question, what would Jesus do if He were me? 



Let’s pray and ask God to help us follow His light and be a light. 



**Leader**

Our Big Point is true, 

**Jesus Is The Light Of The World!** When we don’t know what is right and what is wrong, we can ask Jesus to show us His light. When we are around people who don’t know Him, we can let His light shine through us by treating people with love, just like He would. It all starts with letting His light guide us. I hope Rusty can learn to do this. 



I’m glad that Rusty gave up on his tour guide company. It sounds like it was a total disaster. That reminds me why it’s so important to follow Jesus. His light gives us truth and shows things as they really are. That can protect us from a lot of trouble. Our Big Point is true, 

**Jesus Is The Light Of The World!** Just like the blind man received His sight from Jesus, we see the true light when we say, “Yes” to Jesus. When people don’t follow Jesus, then they just stumble around in the dark. That reminds me of this week’s Big Do. 

Set up an obstacle course in your living room. Turn off the lights and try to make it through without bumping into the obstacles. Then turn the lights on and try it again. Doing this will help us understand even more how important it is to have light. Let’s turn to our small groups and 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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