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Program Videos

Herman and Rusty Part 3

7 Min Countdown

03 sec Countdown

2 Min Countdown

Herman and Rusty Part 1

Big Story Video

Herman and Rusty Part 2

H&R Big Do Slide

6 Min Countdown

60 sec Countdown

5 Min Countdown

Herman and Rusty Title

H&R BIG REVIEW Bumper

H&R 5 Min Countdown with Rules

Rusty is convinced the lab has a ghost, so he enlists the help of Ethel and Sophia to get to the bottom of these haunting hijinks.

Large Group Full Program

Question of the Day: What is one of your best memories?



Welcome segment prep: Tape the Activity Pages to a wall, hang them, or display them on a board on stage. They should be placed facing away from the audience. To make the cards sturdier, consider laminating them.





Engage 2 Prep: In the week prior to the service, purchase two small plants. Keep one in the sunlight and well-watered. Don’t water the other plant. Keep it away from the sun.





Countdown / Rules

The **Host** and **Co-Host** enter, wearing lab coats. 

**Host**

Welcome to the Lab! Let’s begin today with a game to test your memory.



**Co-Host**

For this game, we have two teams of four kids. One person from each team will be blindfolded. He or she will turn over two cards and show them to their team. If the cards are a match, your team gets a point. If not, the cards go back down and the other team gets a chance to go.  



**Host**

They can’t see the cards, so they’re relying on your memory to help them find the matching cards. The first team to get three matches wins.





Play the game. The **Host** and **Co-Host** will help the blindfolded get to the wall/board safely. The teams must shout directions to the blindfolded kid to help him/her find the right cards. You can adjust it to be time based or increase/decrease the number of matches it takes to win.





**Host**

That game really tested your trust in your team and your team’s memory.



**Co-Host**

Today we’ll hear learn why remembering is a great tool when worshipping God.



**Host**

That’s something King David was good at. Let’s see what is happening in the lab today. As we do, turn to someone nearby and ask if they can remember what they ate last Tuesday.



Welcome

Worship

**Co-Host**

What do you think are the odds that Rusty has been attacked by a ghost?



**Host**

I would say a 0% chance. Obviously, there’s someone pranking the gang at the Lab. Sometimes when bad things happen, we feel like it will never get better.



**Co-Host**

I understand how that feels, but that’s when we need to follow the wisdom of our Big Point. 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, it is your job to read the Big Point. 





**Host**

Let’s all say it together, **I Will Remember To Praise God!** Whenever we feel like things can never get better, we should stop and remember to praise God for all that He has done for us.

**Co-Host**

In the Bible, the ancient Israelites sometimes built a pillar or monument out of stones in places where God had done something to help them. Whenever people passed by the stones, they could remember what God had done.

**Host**

We have some cardboard bricks, and we’re going to use them to set up a pillar on the stage. I’m going to ask some of you to share something God has done to help you, then I want you to place your “stone” on our pillar.

Interview different kids and allow them share ways that God has helped them. Then have them go on stage, where the **Co-Host** will assist them with placing a cardboard brick on the “pillar.” You can substitute any type of building block or rock for the brick.









**Co-Host**

When you remember to praise God for all that He has done for you, it reminds you that God can still help you right now.



**Host**

That praise gives you confidence to have faith in God no matter what happens. Let’s head back to the Lab and see if we can find out who is behind the pranks.



Engage 1

**Host** and **Co-Host** enter. In the week prior to the service, purchase two small plants. Keep one in the sunlight and well-watered. Don’t water the other plant. Keep it away from the sun.







**Host**

At least we now know who’s behind all of this. I had a feeling Hans Von Striker was mixed up in this somehow.



**Co-Host**

He had Rusty and the crew convinced that they’re cursed. I think Rusty needs to spend more time praising than engaging in hijinks. Let’s say the Big Point again, 

**Co-Host**

**I Will Remember To Praise God!**



**Host**

Herman shared a helpful verse from the Bible. Let’s choose an assistant to help us reveal it.





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





**Co-Host**

After we count down from three you’ll read the verse.





**Co-Host**

Psalm 103:2 (NIrV) says, “I will praise the Lord. I won’t forget anything He does for me.” King David wrote that Psalm. He understood how much it helps us to remember what God had done to help us.



**Host**

Let’s have an assistant help us with something. (Choose a child to help) Has anyone ever had to take care of a plant? What are some things we do to keep a plant alive?





Ask the child to explain and have the audience add suggestions. Bring out the fresh plant. Have the child add some water, sprinkle some plant food, etc.





**Host**

All of those things help keep a plant healthy and alive. The plant is nourished by the water, sunlight, and fertilizer. Just like water hydrates a plant, remembering what God has done for us nourishes our hearts. It helps us stay strong no matter what happens around us.





**Co-Host**

This is what happens to a plant that doesn’t get the nutrients and water it needs to survive. What does it look like to you? (Ask the volunteer) It’s shriveled and looks dead.



**Host**

That’s what happens to our faith when we forget to praise God for the many blessings He’s given to us. It shrivels up.



**Co-Host**

That’s why the Bible encourages us to remember God’s help. The more we praise God, the stronger we become as followers of Jesus.



**Host**

When we’re focused on God, we can stay strong during anything life throws at us. Don’t forget what God has done for you. That’s a lesson we learn from King David. We’ll hear more about his story in just a minute. First let’s stand and praise God.



Engage 2

**Host**

Psalm 119:164 (NIrV) says, “Seven times a day I praise You for Your laws, because they are right.” That Psalm encourages us to praise God all day long. We can praise God in the morning when we wake up, right before bed, and it’s something we can do all the time in between. The more we praise God, the more we remember how incredible He is and the good stuff He’s done in our lives. The more we focus on God, the easier it is to overlook the bad stuff that tries to distract us or to hang in there and keep going when things get hard. Take just a moment and think of at least one thing that God has done for you or one way He has helped you. (Pause) Now I want you to take a moment to pray and thank God for helping you in that way. 

Big Story

**Co-Host**

I’m glad that Rusty learned the value of praising God and didn’t let Hans Von Striker get the best of them.



**Host**

King David faced a lot of big problems in his life, but he kept praising God. I’m sure that helped him to keep going. We can keep focused, too, when we follow our Big Point, 

**Host**

**I Will Remember To Praise God!**



**Co-Host**

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





**Host**

Write the Big Verse on a sticky note and place it somewhere where everyone can see it. Whenever you pass by it, tell God something you are thankful for.



**Co-Host**

Let’s play a game. We have two teams of four who are going to compete to see who can cover one of their teammates completely in sticky notes. You have 60 seconds to try to cover him or her as much as possible. Choose one person to be the sticky note mummy.



**Host**

Let’s get ready, go!







Play optional game music. Play the game and declare a winner. You can adjust the time or play the game without a timer if it works better for your group.







**Host**

Let’s turn and connect with our Small Groups and talk about today’s lesson.

Engage 3

Gather the kids into small groups and discuss the following. 



 - How does forgetting God’s blessings cause problems? **It makes it easier to give into fears and worries; it can foster ungratefulness; God’s blessings can seem hidden; it may cause you to forget that God can still help you**

 - Which way God helped David really surprised you? How do you think it helped King David to remember what God had done? **It gave him courage to keep serving God; it helped him to believe in God, even when things were difficult**

 - What is one way God has helped you in the past?

 - What did Herman tell us to do with our families in the Big Do? **Write the Big Verse on a sticky note, and every time you see it, tell God something you are thankful for**



Small Group 

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

 - Our Big Point says I Will ______ To Praise God!

    - **Remember**

    - Forget



 - Rusty was convinced that this had happened.

    - **He was cursed**

    - He had won a contest



 - What did David do as the Ark was carried to Jerusalem?

    - Walked silently

    - **Danced and praised**



 - When King Saul tried to kill David, what did God provide to help David?

    - **Friend**

    - Horse



 - God kept David safe when his son tried to take over the kingdom.

    - **True**

    - False



 - Psalm 103:2 (NIrV), “I will praise the Lord. I won’t forget _______ He does for me.”

    - **Anything**

    - Some things



 - Why is it important to remember all the ways God has helped you and to praise God?



 - What did God promise King David?

    - **The Savior would be part of his family**

    - He would live forever



 - Name one way that God has helped you.



  - What challenge did Herman give us as this week’s Big Do?

**Write the Big Verse on a sticky note, and every time you see it, tell God something you are thankful for**

Big Review

Large Group Abbreviated

**Host**

Welcome to the lab! Do you feel like you have a good memory?



**Co-Host**

I have a really good memory! I never forget when it is dessert night! But sometimes I do forget to put my dirty socks in the laundry and I just leave them in the floor. Well, maybe I'm not the best at remembering some things.



**Co-Host**

Today we’ll hear learn why remembering is a great tool when worshipping God.

**Host**

That’s something King David was good at. Let’s see what is happening in the lab today. As we do, turn to someone nearby and ask if they can remember what they ate last Tuesday.

**Host**

Let’s all say it together, **I Will Remember To Praise God!** Whenever we feel like things can never get better, we should stop and remember to praise God for all that He has done for us.

**Co-Host**

In the Bible, the ancient Israelites sometimes built a pillar or monument out of stones in places where God had done something to help them. Whenever people passed by the stones, they could remember what God had done.

**Host**

When you remember what God has done you will remember to praise Him.

**Co-Host**

Psalm 103:2 (NIrV) says, “I will praise the Lord. I won’t forget anything He does for me.” King David wrote that Psalm. He understood how much it helps us to remember what God had done to help us.



**Host**

If we forget to praise God for the many blessings He’s given to us our faith shrivels up like a plant without water or sunlight.

**Co-Host**

That’s why the Bible encourages us to remember God’s help. The more we praise God, the stronger we become as followers of Jesus.

**Host**

When we’re focused on God, we can stay strong during anything life throws at us. Don’t forget what God has done for you. That’s a lesson we learn from King David. We’ll hear more about his story in just a minute. First let’s stand and praise God.

**Host**

Write the Big Verse on a sticky note and place it somewhere where everyone can see it. Whenever you pass by it, tell God something you are thankful for.

**Co-Host**

What a great idea! 

Midweek / Classroom

It’s time for Lab Wars! In tonight’s battle, everyone gets to play! I will display a series of images on the screen. Each group has cards that match the icons. It’s your job to put your images in the same order as those on the screen. If your team fails to match the order correctly, you’re out! Small Group Leaders, pick 4 kids to be your card holders, and let’s get started! 

Play optional game music. Each group will need 4 kids to act as the card holders. As a team, they will quickly try to put their cards in the same order as those on the screen. If a team doesn’t match the order correctly, they are out!







Congratulations to our winners! You had to have a good memory to win this game. Remembering things can be hard, but remembering is really important, especially when it comes to worship. That’s what we will discover tonight. Before we get to that, let’s check in with our friends at the Lab to see how their memories are. 



Lab Wars

Do you guys think Rusty is really being attacked by a ghost? Obviously, there’s someone pranking the gang at the Lab. Sometimes, when bad things happen, we feel like it will never get better. I understand how that feels, and that’s exactly when we need to follow the wisdom of our Big Point. 



I need a Small Group to help me reveal the Big Point. 

**I Will Remember To Praise God!** Whenever we feel like things couldn’t get better, we should stop and remember to praise God for all that He has done for us. In the Bible, the ancient Israelites sometimes built pillars or monuments out of stones in places where God had done something to help them. Whenever people passed by the stones, they could remember what God had done. Let’s make a pillar of our own in our Small Groups. 





Small Group Leader, Pass out one Activity Sheet and a portion of stickers to each child. Allow a child to answer the following question. For those that don’t share with the whole group, have them share their answer with the person next to them. Afterwards have them stick their sticker to their paper to build a tower. Repeat this process until all the stickers have been used or the timer runs out. 





What is something God has done for you?











Leader

Someone, raise your hand and tell me something God has done for you. (Allow a couple of the kids to share) When you remember to praise God for all He has done for you, it reminds you that God can help you right now. That praise gives you confidence to have faith in God, no matter what happens. Let’s say our Big Point again, 

**I Will Remember To Praise God!** I wonder who is behind the pranks at the Lab. Let’s find out.  

At least we now know who’s behind all of this. I had a feeling Hans Von Striker was mixed up in this somehow. He had Rusty and the crew convinced that they’re cursed. I think Rusty needs to spend more time praising than engaging in hijinks. Let’s say the Big Point again, 

**I Will Remember To Praise God!**



Herman shared a helpful verse from the Bible. Let’s choose a small group to help us reveal it. 

Psalm 103:2 (NIrV) says, “I will praise the Lord. I won’t forget anything He does for me.” When we praise God, it helps our hearts to connect with Him and our minds to remember what He does. It’s like taking care of a plant. A plant needs water to stay nourished and healthy. The same is true for our hearts. Praise keeps our hearts healthy. Let’s do an activity in our Small Groups to remind ourselves of this truth. 





Small Group Leader,

Each group has the supplies needed to plant a seed. Allow the kids to help you follow the steps below. After you are finished, ask the question that follows.



Step 1: Add dirt to the cup.



Step 2: Take a small handful of seeds and plant them in the soil.



Step 3: Add water to the soil.







Why is it important to remember to praise God?

		





The more we praise God, the stronger we become as followers of Jesus. That’s why the Bible encourages us to notice how God helps us and thank Him for it. When we’re focused on God, we can stay strong during anything life throws at us. Don’t forget what God has done for you! Instead practice our Big Point, 



**I Will Remember To Praise God!** That’s a lesson we learn from King David. Let’s hear more about his story.



Play optional soft instrumental music. Leader enters.

When you remember to praise God, you become stronger! The more we praise God, the more we remember how incredible He is and the more we notice the good stuff He’s done in our lives. The more we focus on God, the easier it is to overlook the bad stuff that tries to distract us. We’ll find we actually can hang in there and keep going when things get hard. 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 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.





Why is it sometimes hard to remember to praise God?

Why is it important to praise God? It takes our eyes off of our situation and turns them to Someone who can change it; it helps us remember how He’s helped us in the past; it’s an act of obedience



Let’s pray our Big Verse together. Repeat after me, “I will praise the Lord. I won’t forget anything He does for me.” (Have your group repeat this a few times. Then pray over your group)





As you remember to praise God throughout your day, you will find that you have more joy and peace! Your heart will be strengthened and you will become more thankful. Following tonight’s Big Point is so good for us. Let’s say it together, 





**I Will Remember To Praise God!** Let’s see if our friends at the Lab will understand how important it is to praise God.

I’m glad that our friends at the Lab learned the value of praising God and that they didn’t let Hans Von Striker get the best of them. King David faced a lot of big problems in his life, but he kept praising God. I’m sure that helped him to keep going. We can keep focused, too, when we follow our Big Point, 

**I Will Remember To Praise God!** You can share King David’s story with your family when you do this week’s Big Do. 

Write the Big Verse on a sticky note and place it somewhere where everyone can see it. Whenever you pass by it, tell God something you are thankful for. Let’s turn to our Small Groups and finish up tonight’s service. 





Small Group Laeder, Use this time to hand out any positive reinforcement tools (i.e. 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 a group cheer.

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