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Program Videos

7 Min Countdown

Herman and Rusty Act 1

03 sec Countdown

2 Min Countdown

Big Story Video

H&R Big Do Slide

4 Minute Timer

6 Min Countdown

60 sec Countdown

Herman and Rusty Title

H&R BIG REVIEW Bumper

Herman and Rusty Act 2

H&R 5 Min Countdown with Rules

Herman and Rusty Act 3

Hans Von Striker strikes again when he tricks Rusty into agreeing to give him $10,000! Rather than help him round up the old band, Herman teaches Rusty what it means that The Lord Is My Provider! 

Large Group Full Program

⦁	Question of the Day: Who is the most happy, positive person you know?



Countdown / Rules

Prior to the Welcome, cut the straw in half (to make two shorter straws) and slide one straw over each string. Tie the string from two structures. You could use two tables, chairs, or even something attached to the wall. Create two of these string setups. Tape the underside of a balloon to each straw. The kids will use the hand inflators or their own breath to blow up the balloons and let them fly in a race to see which balloon is the fastest. 

**Host**

Let’s see how we can provide the most power to these balloons. We’re going to race them and see which one is the fastest. 





**Co-Host**

When I say, “Go,” use the pump to blow up the balloon. When I say, “Stop,” you must stop and hold the end of the balloon with your fingers.





**Host**

When I say, “Race,” let go of the end, and we’ll see which balloon reaches the finish the fastest.





Optional, play game music. Play as many rounds as time allows.





**Host**

Great job. You provided a lot of power just using air. You may not have thought you could do it, but you did.



**Co-Host**

We all need help sometimes. We get it from our parents, teachers, and friends. But some problems are even too big for them.



**Host**

Thankfully, Psalm 23 from the Bible tells us about someone who provides all we need, even when life gets tough.



**Co-Host**

That will be helpful information. Let’s check in with our helpful friends at the lab. As we do, tell someone nearby the best meal someone has ever made for you.



Welcome

Worship

The Empty Tube illusion and specific instructions are available at laflinmagicstore.com. If you don’t have access to this illusion, you can substitute a different one, such as Lotta Bowl or Change Bag.



**Host**

That Hans von Striker is up to his old tricks again. This time, Rusty might be in real trouble.





**Co-Host**

Where will he get that much money from? This might be too big of a problem, even for Herman.



**Host**

It might be, but the Big Point points out Someone who can help us with even the biggest challenges. Let’s check out our Big Point and find out who that is.





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





**Co-Host**

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





**Co-Host**

Let’s all say it together, **The Lord Is My Provider!** God is the One who we can trust to give us all we need, even when our problems seem bigger than us.



**Host**

That’s why we need faith. Faith is believing that Jesus tells the truth and will do everything He’s promised. Look at this tube. It’s empty, right? Wouldn’t it be hard to believe that God could provide food if your fridge was bare?





**Co-Host**

But God can provide even then. What if it seems like you have no friends to stick with you? You might feel all alone.





Show the empty tube. Then, pull out another silk.





**Host**

God can provide people to help, even when it seems like you’re alone. Maybe you think that your brain just can’t figure out math or science or reading. It feels empty.





Show the empty tube and produce more silks.





**Co-Host**

God can help us learn new things and understand what our teachers teach.





**Host**

It’s not just that God can provide. God loves to provide for us. He wants to take care of us and help us. God is working for our good.





Produce more silks from the tube according to the instructions.





**Co-Host**

That would be a helpful thing to explain to Rusty since he really needs a lot of help. Let’s check out what’s happening in the Lab.



Engage 1



**Co-Host**

Let’s repeat the Big Point,



**Co-Host**

** The Lord Is My Provider!**



**Host**

I don’t think Rusty’s band idea will help him get out of this mess with Hans von Striker. I’m glad Herman brought up getting help from God.



**Co-Host**

Could God help him with that big of a problem?



**Host**

Let me show you something. Let’s do a water challenge. This jar is pretty full of water. We have several kids who will attempt to pour water into the jar. You’re trying to fill it with as much water as possible without going over the sides. 



**Co-Host**

The one who does go over loses.





Play the game. Prior to the Engage, fill the jar with water up to almost the very top. Have a pan underneath to catch the water once it spills over.









**Host**

That was tense, but back when King David wrote Psalm 23, having a cup that spilled over was a sign of having lots of blessings.



**Co-Host**

That’s exactly what King David wrote about in Psalm 23. Let’s choose an assistant to help us reveal what King David wrote in the Big Verse.





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

**Host**

After we count down from three, you can  read the verse. 





**Co-Host**

Psalm 23:5 (NIrV), “You pour oil on my head. My cup runs over.” I love the picture that King David paints in the Psalm about God. He’s the God who doesn’t just give us enough to barely squeak by. God is so good that He gives above and beyond.



**Host**

God has helped us before, and He keeps on helping us. That’s why we can trust God to provide for us in small things and big things. 



**Co-Host**

When God provides, it’s more than enough.







Pour more water into the jar to make it flow over again.





**Host**

That is a great reason to worship God.



Engage 2

It’s so good to remember that God provides over and above anything we could ask or think, and that He will do it right in front of Satan. Let’s practice meditating Psalm 23. We’ll say this verse together, and then I will lead you in praying this verse. Repeat after me, “My cup runs over.” (Repeat a few times) Let’s add our other verses from Psalm 23. “The Lord is my Shepherd. He guides me in the right paths. I will not be afraid. You are with me. My cup runs over.”  (Repeat one or two more times.) Now let’s pray, “I thank You, Jesus, for making my cup run over.” (Repeat a few times) 



Big Story

**Host**

The Israelites’ enemy wanted to curse them and bring them down, but God wouldn’t let it happen. He wanted to provide good things for them, so He used a not so nice guy to bless them.



**Co-Host**

That gives us confidence that God can provide for us, too. Even if someone wanted something bad for us, we can trust God to help us and bless us. Let’s say it again, 

**Co-Host**

**The Lord Is My Provider!**

**Host**

Let’s check out this week’s Big Do....

**Host**

...to learn how to talk with our family about the Big Point!

**Co-Host**

Today’s Big Do requires you to go through your house and look at all your toys, games, books, etc. Then, thank the Lord for all that He has provided for your family.

**Host**

Let’s think of some ways that God provides for us. Can you share something God has done to help you or your family?

Interview the kids and discuss how God worked in that situation.





**Co-Host**

Often, God uses us as part of His big plan to help others. We get to be part of providing good things that God wants to bless people with. Let’s think of some ways we can help others.





**Host**

I love that God blesses us and that we can be part of helping others. Let’s gather in our Small Groups and discuss today’s lesson.





Engage 3

Gather the kids into Small Groups and discuss the following. 









 - Share a time when God helped you or your family.

 - How did God help the Israelites when King Balak wanted to curse them? **God caused Balaam to bless the Israelites, and in the end, they won the battle.**

 - What does it mean in Psalm 23 that our cup runs over? **It means that God blesses us even more than we could ask for. He gives us more than we need so we can help others.**

 - What is this week’s Big Do? **Go through your house and look at all of your toys, games, books, etc. Then, thank the Lord for all that He has provided for your family.**



Small Group 

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

- Our Big Point says, The Lord Is My ______!

    **- Provider**

- What did King Balak want to do to the Israelites?

    - **Curse them**

    - Bless them

- What did Rusty try to form to make the money he needed?

    - **Band**

    - Theatre troupe

- Psalm 23:5 (NIrV), “You pour oil on my head. My cup runs _____.”

    - **Over**

    - Low

- What did Balaam’s donkey do when he tried to make it keep walking?

    - Sat down

    - **Spoke**

- Name one way that God has helped you.

- When Balaam finally spoke, he cursed the Israelites.

    - True

    - **False**

- What does it mean that God makes our cup run over?

- God can only help us with small problems.

    - True

    - **False**

- What is this week’s Big Do? **Go through your house and look at all of your toys, games, books, etc. Then thank the Lord for all that He has provided for your family.**

Big Review

Large Group Abbreviated

**Host**

Boy am I glad to be here! I had some car problems on the way to church and had to call a friend for some help.

**Co-Host**

We all need help sometimes. We get it from our parents, teachers, and friends. But some problems are even too big for them.

**Host**

Thankfully, Psalm 23 from the Bible tells us about someone who provides all we need, even when life gets tough.

**Co-Host**

That will be helpful information. Let’s check in with our helpful friends at the lab. As we do, tell someone nearby the best meal someone has ever made for you.

**Co-Host**

Let’s all say it together, **The Lord Is My Provider!** God is the One who we can trust to give us all we need, even when our problems seem bigger than us.

**Host**

That’s why we need faith. Faith is believing that Jesus tells the truth and will do everything He’s promised. Wouldn’t it be hard to believe that God could provide food if your fridge was bare?

**Co-Host**

**The Lord Is My Provider!**

**Host**

I don’t think Rusty’s band idea will help him get out of this mess with Hans von Striker. I’m glad Herman brought up getting help from God.

**Co-Host**

Could God help him with that big of a problem? He can right?

**Host**

King David believed God could help with every problem and that he always provided a way. He wrote in Psalm 23, about having a cup that spilled over. That was a sign of having lots of blessings.

**Co-Host**

That’s exactly what King David wrote about in Psalm 23. Let’s choose an assistant to help us reveal what King David wrote in the Big Verse.

**Co-Host**

Psalm 23:5 (NIrV), “You pour oil on my head. My cup runs over.” I love the picture that King David paints in the Psalm about God. He’s the God who doesn’t just give us enough to barely squeak by. God is so good that He gives above and beyond.

**Host**

God has helped us before, and He keeps on helping us. That’s why we can trust God to provide for us in small things and big things.

**Co-Host**

When God provides, it’s more than enough.

Midweek/Classroom

Countdown / Rules / Split Into Groups

Welcome to the Lab! We are so glad you are here. The Bible is full of stories of times when the Lord helped, healed, comforted, and rescued people. And He does the same things for us. That is good news! He provides everything we need right when we need it. Let’s turn to our Small Group Leaders now to talk about the Question of the Day. 





Small Group Leader,

Use this time to introduce yourself to your kids, review the rules, and discuss the Question of the Day. Use the ball to signify whose turn it is to talk. If someone wants to answer the question, have that kid raise their hand. Then, the Small Group Leader throws that kid the ball. When the kid finishes talking, they throw the ball back to the Small Group Leader, who then chooses the next person to answer.



**Question of the Day: If you were given a swimming pool filled with your favorite candy, what would you choose to fill it with?**



Before the game begins, distribute the balloons equally among the Small Groups.





If I had a swimming pool filled with candy, I would definitely choose (name your favorite candy). We probably won’t get our own swimming pool full of candy in real life, but did you know God provides us things that are even better than that? Before we find out more, is anybody ready to play Lab Wars? Send up two representatives from each group!



One person from each group will put on one of these painting suits. The other team member is the runner. The object of the game is to fill your teammate’s painter’s suit with as many balloons as possible before the timer runs out. I’ve given each group some balloons. Girls can only grab green balloons, and boys can only grab blue balloons. When I say, “Go,” the runners on stage will run out to any group and grab one balloon. They’ll then run back on stage and stuff it inside their teammate’s suit. This continues until they grab as many balloons as possible, one at a time until the timer stops. Whoever has the most balloons wins! Ready? Go! 





Optional, play game music. Play the game.





Congratulations to our winners! The contestants had to rely on the groups to provide the balloons they needed to win the game. You couldn’t have done it without their help. Today we will hear about Someone who provides for our every need. Let’s check in at the Lab to see what our friends are doing this week.





Lab Wars

That Hans von Striker is up to his old tricks again. This time Rusty might be in real trouble. The Big Point tells us about Someone who can help us with even the biggest challenges. Let’s check it out and find out who that is. I need a Small Group to help me count down. 

**The Lord Is My Provider!** We can trust God to give us all we need, even when our problems seem bigger than us. Let’s turn to our Small Groups to do a fun activity. 





Small Group Leader,

For this engage, you’ll play a matching game. Arrange the cards face down to begin the game. Kids take turns turning over two cards at a time to see if they match. Keep playing until all cards have been matched. As a group, match the provided supplies to the finished project.



Answer Key:

Bricks ---	House

Wood ---	Campfire

Gas ---	Car

Batteries ---	Remote Control

Water ---	Fish tank 

Electricity ---	Lightbulb

Paper ---	Book

Bread ---	Sandwich

Pepperonis ---	Pizza

Laces ---	Shoes





When the timer is down to 1 minute, the Leader can give a warning to start finishing up the craft and cleaning up the materials.





Building or making any of these things is impossible without the provided materials. In the same way, the Lord is always faithful in providing us with everything we need to do the work He has called us to do. God is always working for our good. That would be helpful for Rusty to know, since he needs a lot of help. Let’s check out what’s happening in the Lab.







I’m glad Herman reminded Rusty that God can help him. God can help us with any problem, even ones that seem too big. Let’s see what the Bible says about this in our Big Verse. I need a Small Group to help me count. 

Psalm 23:5 (NIrV), “You pour oil on my head. My cup runs over.” King David explained that God doesn’t just give us barely enough. God is so good that He provides above and beyond! I have a fun game to demonstrate this. Your Small Group Leader has a jar that has a lot of water in it. You all will take turns pouring in more water, but be careful not to overflow. See how many times you can add water before it spills over. Go! 





Small Group Leader,

Have kids take turns pouring a little more water into the jar. See how many times you can add water before the water overflows. Then talk about these discussion questions. If you have extra time, play again!



Discussion Questions for Younger Groups:

⦁	God loves to give us more than we need! What are some ways God provides for us? Our family, home, car, food, school, toys, music, movies, etc. 

⦁	Nothing is too difficult for God! What are some things you need God’s help with?



Discussion Questions for Older Groups:

⦁	Tell me about a time when the Lord helped you or your family. 

⦁	What areas of your life could you use God’s provision and help now? 



When the timer shows one minute, the Leader gives a warning to the groups to finish the questions and clean up.





I am so thankful that God gives us everything we need, even more than we could ever ask for! Let’s listen to a true story from the Bible about a time when a donkey talked!





It’s so good to remember that God provides over and above anything we could ask or think and that He will do it right in front of our enemy. Let’s practice meditating on Psalm 23. We’ll say this verse together, and then I will lead you in praying this verse. Repeat after me, “My cup runs over.” That means God gives us more than enough! Let’s say it again, “My cup runs over.” (Repeat a few times) Let’s add our other verses from Psalm 23. “The Lord is my Shepherd. He guides me in the right paths. I will not be afraid. You are with me. My cup runs over.”  (Repeat one or two more times.) Now let’s pray, “I thank You, Jesus, for making my cup run over.” (Repeat a few times) Amen. Let’s check back in at the Lab to see if Rusty was able to learn this, too.



I’m glad Rusty was able to learn our Big Point, 







The Lord Is My Provider! You can share our Big Point when you do this week’s Big Do. 

Today’s Big Do requires you to go through your house and look at all your toys, games, books, etc. Then thank the Lord for all He has provided for your family. Let’s turn to our Small Groups to wrap up today’s service. 





Small Group Leader,

Wrap up your Small Group by passing out positive reinforcement, praying for your group, and doing a team cheer!

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