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PURPOSE: This activity will give children the chance to see how our actions show what is important to us.

DESCRIPTION: In this activity, the children will hear the stories of two friends who have very di� erent ideas of what is important. The children will be able to identify what is important to the two boys by their actions.

MATERIALS NEEDED: For this activity, you will need this Help Sheet and the “Actions Show It Stories Lesson 1” from the Lesson Materials CD-ROM.

TO INTRODUCE THE ACTIVITY SAY: 1. There is an easy way to tell what things are important to a person.2. Just watch. His or her actions will show it.3. If people spend a lot of time doing a certain thing or activity, that shows to others that that activity is

important to them.4. If people give up doing things to do something else, that shows the thing they choose to give up is less

important to them.

For detailed instructions on how to lead the activity, see the Small Group Leader DVD.

DURING THE ACTIVITY SAY: 1. We are going to hear some stories about two boys and see what is important to them by looking at what

they do.2. The boys names are Robert and Sean.3. Every time we look at one of the cards, you will be able to tell, by what the boys do, what is important

to them.

Note: Read the cards. After each card ask, “What was important to Robert?” and “What was important to Sean?”

AFTER THE ACTIVITY SAY: 1. At the end, which one of these kids showed that Jesus was most important to him? (Sean.)2. There are several ways that Sean showed Jesus was more important to him than other things.3. What were some of the things that Sean did that Robert did not do? (He went to church. He read his Bible. He

did not cheat. He gave money to the church.)4. The di� erence between Robert and Sean was their actions. Their actions showed what they really cared

about and what was really important to them.5. If you don’t make time to do something, that thing is not that important to you.

CLOSING STATEMENT:Just like Sean in these stories, we need to show Jesus that we worship Him by making Him the most important thing in our lives.

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PURPOSE: The activity will encourage the children to place importance on the times they spend worshiping Jesus.

DESCRIPTION: In this activity, the children will make a calendar to help them look forward to, and remember times for, worshiping Jesus by praying, reading the Bible, and coming to church.

MATERIALS NEEDED: For this activity, you will need this Help Sheet. For each child you will need pens and colored markers and the “Calendar Check Calendar Lesson 1” from the Lesson Materials CD-ROM.

TO INTRODUCE THE ACTIVITY SAY: 1. When something is important to people they will put it on a calendar.2. Calendars can help us remember important dates and also help us look forward to important dates that are

coming up.3. Today we are going to put some important things on a calendar for your week.4. This calendar will help you remember to do the important things that show that Jesus is most important to

you.

For detailed instructions on how to lead the activity, see the Small Group Leader DVD.

DURING THE ACTIVITY SAY: 1. There are three things I want you to put on your calendar that show that Jesus is most important.2. They are praying, reading your Bible, and coming to church.3. On the calendar, I want you to pick a time when you will do each of the activities.4. Then you will color in each activity in its own color to help it stand out.

Note: Give the children a color code depending on the color of markers you have. For example, red might be for prayer time, green for Bible reading time, and yellow for coming to church. Fill out an example for yourself to show the children.

AFTER THE ACTIVITY SAY: 1. There is plenty of time left in your week to do your schoolwork, chores, or anything else you want to do.2. Use the rest of your calendar to write down time to do your chores, schoolwork and to have fun with your

friends, but do not let anything interfere with the times you colored in.3. These times that you have colored in on your calendar are the most important times of your week.4. When someone asks you to do something, check your calendar. If it interferes with something that is there,

ask them if you can do it another time, or not do it at all.5. It is okay to say no to something because it interferes with your time worshiping Jesus. That gives you a

great chance to show your friends how important worshiping Jesus is in your life.

CLOSING STATEMENT:As we worship Jesus throughout the week, we are showing that He is important to us. Choosing to worship Jesus over doing something else will show others that He is number one in our lives.

Small Group Application ActivityLesson 1 - I Will Show That Jesus Is Number One In My Life!

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PURPOSE: This activity will review the lesson with the children and help them share the lesson with others when they go home.

DESCRIPTION: In this activity, the children will make a craft that will help them share the story of what they learned with their friends and family.

MATERIALS NEEDED: For this activity, you will need this Help Sheet and an NLT translation of the Bible. Each child will need scissors, tape, a Bible, writing utensils, and the “Broadcast The Bible Lesson Craft Lesson 1” and “Broadcast The Bible Craft Instruction Page“ from the Lesson Materials CD-ROM.

TO INTRODUCE THE ACTIVITY SAY: 1. Our Main Point today is I Will Show That Jesus Is Number One In My Life! Everyone say that together, with

me. (I Will Show That Jesus Is Number One In My Life!)2. That is not only a great Main Point, it is a great lesson that we need to broadcast to all of our friends

and family.3. Today, we will review the lesson and prepare to share that message with our friends and family.

For detailed instructions on how to lead the activity, see the Small Group Leader DVD.

Note: Pass out the materials to the children and help them cut out the pieces correctly.

DURING THE ACTIVITY SAY: 1. Reporters often use cue cards and teleprompters to remind them of what to say when they are reporting on

an important story.2. Today, you will make a tool to help you remember how to report on what we learned.3. You should have a scene with a screen in it, and a � lmstrip with scenes from our Bible Lesson in it.4. Cut a slit where it is noted on either side of the screen in your scene.5. Then, cut out your � lmstrips and tape them together.6. Once you have � nished, look at the back of the � lmstrips.7. The back of the � lmstrips tells you what to say when the picture is showing in the front.8. That way you can provide the soundtrack for your broadcast.9. But there is one slide that is incomplete. Which one is it? (The Bible Verse.) 10. That is correct. We need to look up the reference and use our Bibles to � ll in the missing words.

Note: Help the children look up the verse and read it together. Be sure you have an NLT version of the Bible so that you can help them � ll in the blanks.“If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your sel� sh ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23b (NLT)

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11. Now that we have � lled in the missing words, you can use this tool to broadcast the lesson we learned today to your family and friends.

12. Show the side with the pictures to your audience and use the words on the back of each picture to help you tell the story.

13. Good reporters always practice a story before going live on the air, so get with a partner and practice showing the pictures and telling the story to each other.

AFTER THE ACTIVITY SAY: 1. Whenever we learn something here at church, it is news we should share with others.2. You will all make great jr. reporters by using this tool to help you tell this story to your friends and family.

CLOSING STATEMENT:Don’t miss a chance to broadcast your story this week. Tell everyone about what we learned and invite them to come to church with you next week to learn even more.

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Broadcast The Bible Lesson Instruction Page

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Step 1: Use Duplex printing. Step 2: Cut out the two film strips and the Elevate At Home page with the “broadcast device.”*Lessons have different devices

Step 3: Check the picture numbers on the back, or the black and white side. Tape the back side of the matching pieces together.

Step 5: Carefully cut a slit, where indicated, to allow the film strip to pass through the screen on the broadcast device.

Step 6: Pass the film strip through the slits. Color side should face front. Cut the slits a bit wider, if needed. Start with the “Good News” logos showing.

Step 7: Pull the strip through one frame at a time and read the slide that just came through the slit.

Step 4: Then, tape the front side of each piece together.

Step 8: The back view should look like this.

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Ask the following questions and ask for volunteers to answer. If they answer correctly, press “play.”

1. Why do we worship Jesus?A. Because He is worthy of our worship.B. Because He is God’s Son.C. Because the Bible tells us to worship Him. D. All of the above.

2. Name three ways that we worship Jesus. (Possible answers: praying, reading our Bibles, going to church, giving our tithes and o� erings, singing praises to Him, obeying Him)

3. Imagine that you have a few minutes before bedtime. Which of the following is the best way to spend that time?A. Get in bed and go to sleep so you get plenty of rest.B. Double check your homework so you’ll be ready for school the next day.C. Read your Bible and spend time in prayer.D. Sneak out of the house and go to a friend’s house.

4. In today’s Bible Lesson, what did the people say to Jesus to worship Him?A. “Blessings on the King who comes in the name of the LORD!”B. “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD!”C. “Jesus is God’s Son, and God is very pleased with Him!”D. “We love you, Jesus! You’re the best!”

5. During the news broadcast, what was the problem with Tim, Trudy, and most of the other reporters?A. They couldn’t remember the stories they needed to report.B. They were focused on themselves instead of on Jesus.C. They worshiped Jesus the whole time and never reported any news. D. There was no problem. Everyone did a great job.

6. Fill in the blanks. “If any of you wants to be my _________, you must turn from your sel� sh ways, take up your cross _________, and follow me.” Luke 9:23b (NLT)A. follower, daily.B. friend, weekly.C. servant, monthly.D. student, yearly.

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