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Day 1 |
Day 2 |
Day 3 |
Day 4 |
Day 5 |
Overall
Focus |
Learning Discernment
Judge carefully what you give your attention to! Many of the world’s offerings are VILE!.
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Don’t Compromise!
Even a small amount of evil can poison something that is otherwise good. |
What Makes a Hero?
The world’s heroes are often poor role models. Look to Jesus to see a TRUE hero! |
Everlasting Awards
Unlike the world’s shallow awards, God’s awards last forever! |
Light it Up!
Instead of being influenced by the world, impact your world for Jesus! |
Memory
Verse |
Psalm 101:3
I will set before my eyes no vile thing. The deeds of faithless men I hate; they will not cling to me. |
Ecclesiastes 10:1
As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. |
3 John 11a
Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. |
Hebrews 12:2a
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. |
Matthew 5:16
Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. |
Drama
Skit |
“No Vile Thing”
“Lights” urges the director not to make a vile movie.
Includes Gospel Presentation |
“Dead Flies”
The director tries to “spice up” a film by adding trashy scenes, but “Lights” sets him straight.
Includes Gospel Presentation |
“My Hero!”
“Lights” explains to the director and leading lady what makes a TRUE hero.
Includes Gospel Presentation |
“True Awards”
As the leading lady boasts of her awards, “Lights” describes EVERLASTING awards from God.
Includes Gospel Presentation |
“Lights! Camera! Action!”
“Lights” and the gang get ready to light the world through the love of Jesus!
Includes Gospel Presentation |
Bible Story
Lesson |
“The Right Choice”
Abraham and Lot
(Adapted from Genesis 13, 14, and 19) |
“Wisdom or Worldliness”
King Solomon Gets Off Track
(Adapted from 1 Kings 3, 9, and 11) |
“Heart Throbbers”
David vs. Absalom
(Adapted from 1 Samuel 16 and 17 and 2 Samuel 15 thru 18) |
"And the Glory Goes to..."
Nebuchadnezzar Learns a Lesson
(Adapted from Daniel chapters 1, 2, and 4) |
“This Little Light of Mine”
How Tabitha Let Her Light Shine
(Adapted from Acts 9:36 thru 43) |
Bible Application
Lesson |
No Vile Thing
An object lesson showing why giving attention to what is vile hinders our ability to follow God. |
A Little Yeast
An object lesson showing how a small amount of folly or evil can poison our whole lives. |
Hero Shopping
An object lesson which compares how the world’s heroes measure up to Christ. |
Awards that Last
An object lesson comparing temporary worldly awards with God’s eternal rewards which glorify God. |
Spread the Light
An object lesson which shows how we can reflect God’s Light to those who are in the darkness. |
| Adult Workshop |
“Building Discernment”
A discussion of the importance of discernment where entertainment is concerned. |
“Boiling the Frog”
An illustration of how we can become de-sensitized to sin. |
“Zeros or Heroes?”
An examination of the world’s distorted view of heroism vs. TRUE heroism. |
“To God Be the Glory”
A look at who is glorified by man’s awards versus who SHOULD get the glory. |
“The Light of the World”
A discussion of how we can impact our world for God’s Kingdom. |
| Song |
No Vile Thing
This song comes from Psalm 101:3 and is set to fun music!
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God’s Way
This spoof of “On Broadway” reminds kids of GOD’S Way! |
H.E.R.O.
This up-tempo song reminds kids that Jesus is the ultimate hero! |
I Will Worship You
This worship song reminds us to fix our eyes on Jesus. |
In Not Of / Salt and Light
These two fun songs remind us to be lights to the world! |
| Snack |
Black Caviar:
Raisins in chocolate syrup served on graham crackers.
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Movie Cameras:
Made of cheddar cheese, pepperoni, and pretzel sticks.
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Premiere Bow Ties:
Made with pretzels or apples, bananas, and chocolate.
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Croscar Awards:
Awards made of cheese and cracker sticks.
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Autograph Books:
Graham cracker sandwiches with icing and pretzel sticks.
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| Game |
Star Search
Kids race to hop on colored stars.
Crab Kick
Crab-walking kids kick a ball to score goals
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Gotcha!
Two teams race back and forth while avoiding being tagged.
It’s Outta Here!
Dodge-ball where kids try to knock over pins.
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Hero Hop
Kids race back and forth imitating different Bible heroes.
Overflow
Teams race to fill a bucket of water one cup at a time.
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Back up the Train
Kids form a moving train which moves forward and in reverse.
Capture the Treasure
A variation on “Capture the Flag.”
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Light Your World
This version of “Duck-Duck Goose” is played with a flashlight.
Lamps and Lights
Teams react to the words “lamps” and “lights” by chasing each other.
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Craft
Project |
Big Star Sunglasses:
These fun sunglasses let kids show their style!
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Editing Clappers:
Kids will remember to “edit” out evil with these fun clappers!
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Hero Handprints:
These handprint crafts remind children to imitate Jesus!
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Crown of Glory Awards:
These crowns remind kids of the REAL Crown of Glory we should work for.
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Megaphones:
Make some noise and let the world hear about Jesus!
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