VIRTUE: Perseverance: Refusing to give up when life gets hard MAIN POINT: Keep going because God is with you. BIBLE STORY: Great Commission and Spread of the Gospel BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1–2 MEMORY VERSE: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31, NIV

NOTES:

WELCOME

“Welcome to Motion and welcome to our series Mud Run!

This month we’re learning that when things get difficult, like if you’re doing something big like running a marathon or something you do every day like finishing your math homework, you can still run that race with perseverance. But what’s perseverance? Let’s take a look at the screen and say our virtue together:

Perseverance: Refusing to give up when life gets hard.

We’ll learn that whenever things get tough, we should push through and finish, no matter what. Here to talk to us more about perseverance is one of my friends. Motion, help me welcome __________ to the stage!”

BIBLE CONNECT WITH BIBLE COMMUNICATOR

• Refer to the Virtue slide.

MAY 4, 2019Large Group

Please remember that Cue Sheets are king. Please follow the order of the CUE SHEET rather than the exact order of a script or talking point card. You may need to cross off sections on a script based on the cue sheet order.

Play the referenced video whenever you see

this image!

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BIBLE STORY VIDEO INTRO

BIBLE STORY VIDEO

BIBLE STORY VIDEO OUTRO

CONNECT QUESTIONS INTRO

“Motion, what we saw in the video today, God does the same thing for us. When we believe in Jesus, God’s very Spirit, the Holy Spirit, comes to live inside of us. God’s Spirit helps us persevere and do the things that we know God wants us to do.

Now, it’s time for us to answer a few questions about today’s Bible story and the video we just watched. Circle around your eGroup leaders now!

First question: What was the mission Jesus gave to His disciples? Why do you think that mission was so difficult? Discuss that now.

(give kids one minute to answer the question)

Next question: When was the last time you wanted to give up in the middle of something big? What is a reason you wanted to give up?

(give kids two minutes to answer the question)

Last question: When we feel like giving up, how can today’s story help us persevere? What’s something that you need to persevere through?”

(give kids two minutes to answer the question)

WORSHIP INTRO

“Great job, Motion! I heard some amazing answers coming from your eGroups. Now, it’s time for us to stand to our feet and thank God for giving us His spirit so we can persevere.

Everyone stand to your feet and let’s sing, dance, and worship God together. Let’s sing, ’Undefeated.’”

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WORSHIP SONG - UNDEFEATED

WORSHIP SONG - AS THE WORLD SHAKES

DISMISSAL TO eGROUPS

“Great job, Motion! Everybody stay standing because it’s time for us to head back to our eGroups. When I call your eGroup leaders’ name, you can follow them back to eGroup so you can learn more about perseverance.”

(dismiss kids back to eGroups)

eGROUPS

VIP WELCOME

“Welcome back from your eGroups, Motion! Before we continue, I want to take a moment and welcome our VIPs who are here with us for the first time today! Motion, help me welcome our VIPs!

(initiate applause)

If it’s your first time here, we consider you a VIP — a very important person! VIPs, turn your attention to the screen because I’ve got some special instructions just for you.

(refer to the screen)

This is a VIP lanyard. If you’re a VIP, you’re wearing this around your neck right now.

[VIP Slide - Lanyard]

When you leave Motion, you need to take that lanyard to the __________ tent called the Welcome Area.

[VIP Slide - Welcome Area]

Once you get to the Welcome Area, show them your lanyard and they will give you a gift!

[VIP Slide - Gift]

• Call eGroup leaders’ names using the Talking Points card.

• Make sure you use the appropriate slides that match the color of the tent used on your campus.

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Let’s review.

[VIP Slide - All Combined]

VIP Lanyard + Welcome Area = Gift.

If you have any questions about where to go or what to do, just ask someone in an eKidz shirt and we’ll be more than happy to help you out!”

MAY WIDGET INFO

“It’s a new month which means we’re focusing on a new virtue. Since we’re learning about perseverance, you’ll get your very own Perseverance Finisher Medal to remind you of God’s promise to be with you, even when things get difficult. Here to talk more about this is our good friend, M.C. Haggis, the Rapping Scotsman. Check out the screen!

April Widget Video

Man, these are so cool! On the way out the door, you can grab your Finisher Medal. That way, every time you need a little boost, you can grab your medal and remember that God will ALWAYS be with you.”

BIBLE PRIZE INFO

“Now Motion, it’s time to talk about how we’re going to reward you for something I know a lot of you do every week — bringing your Bibles! It’s so important to bring your Bible to eKidz so you can have God’s Word in front of you. That way, you can circle important stories, memory verses, or wisdom you’ll learn about.

If you brought your own personal Bible from home, then you’ll be able to leave today with a prize. After your parents pick you up, you’ll show YOUR Bible to the leader who’s checking your tags at the door. IF you brought your Bible, you can choose from one of the prizes available. Bring a Bible, get a prize. How easy is that?

When I say, ‘Bring a Bible,’ you say, ‘Get a prize!’

Bring a Bible!

(wait for kids to respond)

If you didn’t bring a Bible today, then bring one next time! Each week you can get a prize for bringing your Bible.”

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MEMORY VERSE ACTIVITY

“It’s time for us to work on this month’s memory verse! First, if you brought a Bible, open your Bibles to the memory verse on the screen.

(allow kids time to find the Bible verse)

Ok, let’s all say the verse. I’ll say it first, then we’ll say it together.

(say the memory verse, then say the memory verse with the kids)

Ok, now we’re going to do an activity that’ll help you learn this month’s verse because when we learn verses, we can know how to follow God. In just a moment I’m going to have you break into small groups, no more than four, and work to develop hand motions or moves that will help you remember the verse better. Then after five minutes is over, I’m going to ask two teams to come and share the motions they created.

Okay, everyone break into your teams and let’s get started! You’ve got five minutes to come up with some motions. Show me what you got! Go!

(give kids five minutes to assemble a team, create motions, and prepare to present)

Ok, let me find two teams who want to show off what they created! If you want to show your motions, raise your hand.”

(Call two teams to show their motions on stage. Limit each team to roughly 30 seconds.)

GAME SETUP - TRAINING COURSE

“Great job, Motion! It’s time for today’s game!

To get ready for a mud run, you need to make sure that both your body and your mind are ready for this grueling event. Today, I’m going to help you by putting you through a mud run Training Course. Here’s how this game works…

I have four different colored flags in front of me. Each colored flag represents a different move you must do. Here’s the colors and their moves: • RED: One burpee. You must jump into plank position, then

jump back up to your feet. • BLUE: Five jumping jacks • GREEN: Five squats • YELLOW: Jog in place until the next flag goes up.

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• Refer to the memory verse slide on the screen.

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Each round of this game will last for one minute and after the end of one minute, I’ll give you guys a chance to pause, take a rest, and catch your breath, ‘cuz I know you little babies are gonna need it.

Ok, everyone stand to your feet and let’s get ready to run the Training Course!”

GAME - TRAINING COURSE

DISMISSAL MOVIE INTRO

“Great job during the game, Motion! Your parents will be here in just a few minutes to pick you up. Remember, if you brought your Bible today, you can show it to the leader at checkout for a prize as well as pick up your Perseverance Finisher Medal!

Now, we’ve got one more movie that’s going to teach us what it means to have perseverance. Check out the screen.”

DISMISSAL MOVIE

• Use this term playfully, not in a mean spirited way. Like you’re challenging the kids.