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Ethel is confused about God. Some of you might have felt like Ethel before, especially if someone you know is saying confusing things about God. Will Ethel learn the truth about God? Who might help her?

Large Group Full Program

Question of the Day: What is one fact about yourself that other people may not know?


Countdown / Rules

The Host and Co-host are wearing lab coats. The Co-host has his/her head buried in a book. He/She bumps into the Host.



**Co-host**
(Speaking while his/her face is still buried in the book) Sorry, I just can’t put this book down.

**Host**
What’s it about?

**Co-host**
No idea.

**Host**
Your face is practically buried in the book, and you have no idea what it’s about. How is that possible?

**Co-host**
I’m not reading it. I’m just hoping the words jump from the page into my brain.

**Host**
That’s not how it works, right? To understand what a story is about, you have to get into the book and read it. I’m sure you guys have read a lot of books. Let’s see if you can pick out which book each clue refers to.


Read the clues and allow the kids to answer.

**Co-Host**
Are you sure they didn’t get that info from the words jumping off the page at them, like little attack ninjas?

**Host**
I’m certain. Today we will find out what we can learn when we read our Bibles. Let me tell you, it really is the greatest story in the world. First let's check in on our friends at the lab.



Welcome

Worship

**Co-Host**
Do you guys think that any of Skip’s news about God has been correct?

**Host**
I don’t think so either, and the worst part is that Ethel is now confused about God.

**Co-Host**
Some of you might have felt like Ethel before, especially if someone you know is saying confusing things about God.

**Host**
It’s like these images. We’re going to show you some images that are distorted, which makes it hard to know what you’re looking at. Each grade will function as a team, and we need one Connector (adult volunteer) to stand at the front of each team.

**Co-Host**
As we show you the pictures, your team will try to figure out what it is. When you think you know, tell your Connector (adult volunteer). He or she will run up to the mic and answer. The first one to correctly answer wins a point. Let’s see which team can get the most correct answers.




**Host**
It’s crazy how hard it was to see the real picture.

**Co-Host**
When people say confusing things about God, it’s hard to know who God really is. We need something that can tell us the truth about God.

**Host**
We can find that something in our Big Point. I need a volunteer to help us reveal it.

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

**Co-Host**
Help us count down from three, and you can read the Big Point.  


**Host**
Let’s all say it together, **The Bible Tells Me Who God Is!**

**Co-Host**
The Bible tells us the story of God and His amazing love for us.

**Host**
Instead of listening to other people’s confusing ideas about God, go to the Bible. Read it, and let the Bible show you the truth.

**Co-Host**
The Bible is God’s Word. God gave us this book so that we could know what He is really like. The Bible is full of God’s words and actions.


**Host**
Always look in the Bible if you want to know God. Let’s see if Ethel will make that choice.


Engage 1

**Host**
Do you think that Skip is the right person to ask questions about God? No, he’s just making Ethel more and more confused.

**Co-Host**
You may run into kids at school or family members who say some things about God that don’t sound true. There’s only one way to know the truth for sure, and that’s to follow the Big Point. Let’s say our Big Point, 

**Co-Host**
**The Bible Tells Me Who God Is!**


**Host**
Let’s see why we the Bible is our go to source by checking out the Big Verse.


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


**Co-Host**
Help us count down from three, and then read the verse. 

**Co-Host**
2 Timothy 3:16 (NIrV) says, “God has breathed life into all Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true.”


**Host**
That’s what makes the Bible different than other books that you’ll read. It’s not just ordinary ink on paper or digital words on a tablet. The Bible is full of God’s life. It’s a living book of God’s words, which means it is full of truth.

**Co-Host**
Let’s play a game to see the difference that breath can make. We have chosen some kids to blow the biggest bubble they can with bubblegum. 

**Host**
Each of them is going to attempt to blow a bubble using a different kind of gum. Which of these do you think is going to make the largest bubble?



Name the kinds of gum, then allow each kid or adult volunteer to blow a bubble and declare the winner.



**Co-Host**
Look at the difference their breath made. The gum started like this (Show a piece of gum), but when each person chewed and breathed, the gum transformed. 

**Host**
God breathes life into the Bible. That’s why those words, written thousands of years ago, still teach us truth today. God’s Word has the power to change us because we connect to God’s life when we read the Bible.

**Co-Host**
The Bible is a gift from God to us. He gave it to us so that we could get to know who He really is. Let’s take a moment to stand and worship our amazing God.








Engage 2

The more you learn about God, the more you want to worship and praise God. He’s so amazing and wonderful, and you just can’t help it. Reading the Bible isn’t only about learning stuff. Exploring the Bible is about connecting with God so He can change you into the person He created you to be. So, let’s stand and worship our awesome God who is good, loving, powerful, wise, always right, and kind!


Big Story

**Co-Host**
I think that Ethel and Herman answered the questions about God correctly, not Skip. But at least I’m glad that Ethel has learned the truth about God.

**Host**
She did that by going to God’s Word. The Big Story today showed us how the Bible is the story of God and His great love for us. I’m glad Ethel listened to our Big Point, 

**Host**
**The Bible Tells Me Who God Is!**

**Co-Host**
That’s a story you can share with your family when you do this week’s Big Do. 


**Host**
Make a list of things that you know are true about God. If you get stuck, open up your Bible and check out what it says. 

**Co-Host**
Let’s look at some verses from the Bible to help get us started. We’re going to read some verses to you, and then we will ask you to tell us what that verse tells us about God.


Read the verses from the following slides and ask different kids what that verse tells us about God.

Revelation 1:8
Hebrews 13:8
Jeremiah 10:12
1 John 1:9
John 3:16


**Host**
God’s Word helps us know who God is. 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. 



 - Have you ever felt confused about God, like Ethel? What did you do? How did it help Ethel to read the Bible? **She learned who God is and learned that Skip was not telling the truth about God.**

 - What’s one thing you heard about God today that surprised you? How did that truth make you feel better?

 - Is it hard for you to read the Bible? What’s your biggest challenge? Let’s think of some helpful ways that we can tackle reading our Bible each day. **Reading just one verse per day (the Big Verse); asking a parent to read a longer section with us; reading the same verse or chapter for several days; asking a parent, small group leader, or pastor to help explain it; praying before you read to ask God to help you understand it better.**

 - What did Herman tell us to do with our families in the Big Do? **Make a list of things that you know are true about God.**



Small Group

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

 - Our Big Point says The _______ Tells Me Who God Is!
    - **Bible**
    - Internet

 - Who did a TV special about God and got everything wrong?
    - Herman
    - **Skip**

 - We learn from the Bible that this person created the world.
    - **God**
   - An alien
  


 - The Bible tells us that God will forgive _____ of our mistakes.
    - **All**
    - Some

 - God used over 40 authors to write the Bible.
    - **True**
    - False

 - 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIrV) says, “God has breathed life into all Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is ____.”
    - **True**
    - Untrue

 - The Bible is the story of God and His _____ for us.
    - Dislike
    - **Love**

 - How is it helpful to read your Bible every day?

 - Name one thing you learned about God today and why it was helpful.

  - What challenge did Herman give us as this week’s Big Do? **Make a list of things that you know are true about God.**



Big Review

Large Group Abbreviated


**Co-host**
(Speaking while his/her face is still buried in the book) Sorry, I just can’t put this book down.

**Host**
What’s it about?

**Co-host**
No idea.

**Host**
Your face is practically buried in the book, and you have no idea what it’s about. How is that possible?

**Co-host**
I’m not reading it. I’m just hoping the words jump from the page into my brain.

**Host**
That’s not how it works, right? To understand what a story is about, you have to get into the book and read it. I’m sure you guys have read a lot of books, right? And you understand the stories right?


**Co-Host**
Are you sure they don't just get the story from the words jumping off the page at them, like little attack ninjas?

**Host**
I’m certain. Today we will find out what we can learn when we read our Bibles. Let me tell you, it really is the greatest story in the world. First let's check in on our friends at the lab.



**Co-Host**
Do you guys think that any of Skip’s news about God has been correct?

**Host**
I don’t think so either, and the worst part is that Ethel is now confused about God.

**Co-Host**
Some of you might have felt like Ethel before, especially if someone you know is saying confusing things about God.

**Host**
It could be a friend from school, or maybe someone you watch online.







**Co-Host**
When people say confusing things about God, it’s hard to know who God really is. We need something that can tell us the truth about God.

**Host**
We can find that something in our Big Point. I need a volunteer to help us reveal it.

**Co-Host**
2 Timothy 3:16 (NIrV) says, “God has breathed life into all Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true.”


**Host**
That’s what makes the Bible different than other books that you’ll read. It’s not just ordinary ink on paper or digital words on a tablet. The Bible is full of God’s life. It’s a living book of God’s words, which means it is full of truth.

**Co-Host**
God's words are always true.







**Host**
God breathes life into the Bible. That’s why those words, written thousands of years ago, still teach us truth today. God’s Word has the power to change us because we connect to God’s life when we read the Bible.

**Co-Host**
The Bible is a gift from God to us. He gave it to us so that we could get to know who He really is. 








**Host**
Make a list of things that you know are true about God. If you get stuck, open up your Bible and check out what it says. 



**Co-Host**
God’s Word helps us know who God is. 

**Host**
Let’s turn and connect with our small groups and talk about what we’ve learned from the Bible.


Classroom / Midweek

Question of the Day: What is one fact about yourself that other people may not know?



Hey guys, welcome to the Lab! One thing I love about church is being able to see all of these leaders and kids who love you. When you make a new friend, how do you get to know them? (Go throughout the crowd and allow them to answer this question) Those are some good answers! Have you ever wondered, “How do you really get to know God?” We’re going to talk more about this tonight, but first, stand up, turn to someone next to you and tell them a random fact about yourself! Then let’s get ready to worship. 





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. 

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. The ball can be used as a tool to signify whose turn it is to respond. 



It’s time for Lab Wars! In case you’re new around here, during Lab Wars we battle it out, team against team, until one group stands victorious. Tonight we will play a giant game of Hedbanz. I need each small group leader to pick one person to wear the headband and one person to be the runner. The person wearing the headband will guess. Everyone else in your group will try to explain the word they see. The only rule is you can’t say the word on the card. Once your group guesses the correct word, the runner can run up and tag my hand. The first team to finish wins! We will play a few rounds. 



It was hard to understand what they were trying to describe! With so many voices, it made it difficult and confusing. I am impressed (winning team) still brought home the victory. When it comes to trying to find the truth about God, it can feel a lot like this game. People believe different things and have different opinions about who God is. It can be really confusing, making it hard to know the truth. Let’s check in with our friends at the lab to see if they know where we should look to find answers about who God is. 



Lab Wars

Do you guys think that Skip’s news about God so far has been correct? I don’t think so either, and the worst part is that Ethel is now confused about God. Some of you might have felt like Ethel before, especially if someone you know is saying confusing things about God. We need something that can tell us the truth about God. We can find the truth in our Big Point. I need a small group to help us reveal it. 

 Let’s all say it together, **The Bible Tells Me Who God Is!** The Bible tells us the story of God and His amazing love for us. Instead of listening to other people’s confusing ideas about God, go to the Bible. Read it and let the Bible show you the truth. And now let’s turn to our small groups and find out something that will make reading our Bibles a lot easier. 

You will be showing your group exactly how to look up a scripture. Start with John 3:16. You can follow the steps below to help. 



 - Show them the table of contents.



- This is where you can find a list of all the books of the Bible and their page numbers.

- On the Table of contents, find John and look at the page number. Then go to that page. 

- The first number in our verse is 3, that’s the chapter. On the pages, the chapter numbers are the big numbers. Let’s find the big 3. 

- The second number is our verse is 16, that’s the verse! On the pages, the verse numbers are the tiny numbers. Let’s find the tiny 16.  

- Great job! Let’s read the verse together. 

Younger Groups (1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade): Repeat the steps again, this time looking up the verse Jeremiah 29:11. Allow different kids to do each step as they are able.  





Older Groups: After you follow the steps, allow the kids to race to look up a verse. Use the verses below:

Jeremiah 29:11

Psalm 23:1

It’s important to know how to find things in the Bible. The Bible is where we can find the truth about God. Instead of listening to all sorts of different opinions from friends, Tik Tok, and your favorite YouTube channel, choose to look in the Bible because our Big Point is true, 



**The Bible Tells Me Who God Is!** Let’s see if Ethel will choose to ignore Skip and follow our Big Point as well. 



Dr. Herman is right! Ethel needs to ignore Skip and everything she finds on the internet. She’d be better off going straight to God’s word in the Bible to find out who God is. Let’s say our Big Point all together, 



**The Bible Tells Me Who God Is!** Some people think the Bible is just an old outdated book that can’t help us today. Let’s see what our Big Verse has to say about that. I need a small group to help me reveal what it is. 

Choose a small group to help you count down Let’s count it down,

2 Timothy 3:16 (NIrV), “God has breathed life into all Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true.” The Bible isn’t just ordinary ink on paper or digital words on a tablet. The Bible is full of God’s life. It’s a living book of God’s words, which means it is full of truth. Let’s turn to our small groups, and you’ll have an opportunity to show how much breath you have in you. 



Each small group has a Steven Spangler Wind Bag. Follow the steps below to conduct the experiment.



⦁	Allow the kids to take turns blowing up the bag. To limit the transfer of germs, you can use the scissors to trim the opening of the bag after each use. The bag is impossible to inflate with just a couple breaths.



⦁	After a few tries, pick two kids to conduct the final test. All three of you must stand up. Have one kid hold the end of the bag while you open the mouth of the bag as wide as you can. 



⦁	Have the second child stand about 12-15 inches away from the opening and blow a big steady breath into the bag. Then close up the bag immediately.



Using this technique, it will only take one breath to fill the entire bag with air. Repeat this process until the time runs out.



Breath is powerful. That’s what makes something alive! God’s breath is a million times more powerful than the breath we used to fill up this bag. God breathes life into the Bible. That’s why those words, written thousands of years ago, still teach us truth today. God’s Word has the power to change us because we connect to God’s life when we read the Bible. The Bible is a gift from God to us. He gave it to us so that we could get to know who He really is. As we read the Bible, we get to know and understand the truth. Remember our true Big Point, 



**The Bible Tells Me Who God Is!** Let’s look into God’s Word together and learn more about who He is. Check out this video. 

God’s Word is filled with powerful truth that shows us more about our heavenly Father. He’s so amazing and wonderful, and you’ll find you want to worship Him more, as you continue to get to know Him! Reading the Bible isn’t only about hearing stories. Exploring the Bible is about connecting with God so He can change you into the person He created you to be. Let’s turn to our small groups and talk more about what we’ve heard today. 



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. The ball can be used as a tool to signify whose turn it is to respond. 



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What are some things you have heard about God from other people or the internet that aren’t true?



Let’s look at some verses from the Bible that tell us more about who God is:



⦁	1 John 1:5 (NIrV), “Here is the message we have heard from him and announce to you. God is light. There is no darkness in Him at all.”

⦁	Psalm 54:4 (NIrV), “But I know that God helps me. The Lord is the one who keeps me going.”

⦁	Deuteronomy 4:31 (NIrV), “The Lord your God is tender and loving. He won’t leave you or destroy you.





After reading these verses, finish the discussion by asking the following:



⦁	What is something you know to be true about God? He is loving, He is light, He is my helper, He forgives me, He takes care of me, etc. 



Let’s take a moment to pray on our own, in your own heart. I want you to think of something you know is true about God, then thank Him for who He is. (If needed, show them how you would pray in this way, “God, I thank You that Your Word in the Bible is true, and that it says you our my helper. Thank You for being my helper.”)



There are so many opinions about who God is. Some people think He is angry, or distant, or doesn’t care. But when you read the Bible, you will see for yourself the truth about God. He is full of love, He is kind, He forgives you no matter what, and so much more. If you want to know more about who God is, follow our Big Point, 

**The Bible Tells Me Who God Is!** Let’s see if Ethel decides to look in the Bible instead of listening to Skip. 



I’m glad to see that Ethel decided to go to God’s Word to learn more about who He is. She had some tough questions and found out that the Bible is the place to go for answers. Instead of listening to others’ opinions about God, follow our Big Point to find the Truth. Let’s say it all together, 





**The Bible Tells Me Who God Is!** You can practice our Big Point by doing this week’s Big Do.

Make a list of things that you know are true about God. If you get stuck, open up your Bible and check out what it says. Now let’s turn to our small groups to finish up tonight’s service.  

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