Elementary Large Group Experience
1st-5th Grade
October 5 & 6th, 2013
Bible Story: Hit Me With Your Best Shot (Samuel anoints David / David and Goliath) • 1 Samuel
16:1-13; 17:1-58
Bottom Line: Honor others by giving them a chance.
Memory Verse: “Love each other deeply. Honor others more than yourselves.” Romans 12:10
NIrV
Life App: Honor—letting someone know you see how valuable they really are.
Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
FOR LEADERS ONLY
All of God’s creation is important to Him. Jesus told us that God remembers each sparrow, even though
there are thousands (Luke 12:6-7). But Jesus said that people are even more valuable to God. In fact,
God counts every hair on our heads! God shows us how important we are to Him when He pursues a
relationship with us. And He started in the very beginning when He sought out Adam and Eve in the
Garden. God shows us how much He values us because He loves us.
Honor is letting someone know you see how valuable they really are. Like God’s honor is fueled by
His love for us, we show honor back to God because we love Him. And we follow God’s example when
we show honor to others. Showing honor demonstrates that we see others as God sees them. Every
person we meet has value to God and deserves our honor.
An inability to show honor to others is often a symptom of a self-centered attitude. Too often, we see
ourselves as more valuable than someone else. We are tempted to try to honor ourselves rather than
honor others. But when we remember that Jesus came to serve and not to be served, we recognize that
BASIC TRUTH:
I should treat
others the way I
want to be
treated
LIFE APP:
HONOR
BOTTOM LINE:
MEMORY VERSE:
BIBLE STORY FOCUS:
Honor others by
giving them a
chance
“Love eachother deeply.
Honor others more than
yourselves.”
Romans 12:10
1 Samuel 16: 1-13;
17:1-58
Elementary Large Group Experience
1st-5th Grade
October 5 & 6th, 2013
our place is to show others how valuable they are.
This month, let’s think about how:
(1) Giving honor to those that are different than us is not always easy. God showed honor towards us. As we
become more like Him, we will begin showing honor to everyone.
(2) The Bible challenges us to respond to others with honor even when it costs us something.
(3) Honoring others shows them that we see them as God sees them.
This week, we’re discovering:
In this week’s Bible story, David didn’t seem like someone who would be the next king, and he sure didn’t
look like he could defeat a giant (1 Samuel 16:1-13; 17:1-58). But God could see David’s heart and He
knew David was worthy of honor. Samuel and all the Israelite army soon learned that people might be
able to do far more than we expect.
Our Bottom Line is: honor others by giving them a chance. The kid who seems like an underdog at
recess might just need a supportive opportunity. The janitor, lunch lady, or bus driver might have some
wise advice. Even the cool kid might have an insecurity she’s sensitive about. We must be careful to
avoid categorizing people just because of one characteristic. Everyone deserves a chance to be more
than we expect.
The monthly memory verse is: “Love each other deeply. Honor others more than yourselves.”
Romans 12:10, NIrV When we give people a chance, we show them that their ideas, feelings, and
abilities are valuable. We give them honor by recognizing the contributions they can make in our lives.
.
Before kids arrive, pray for each regular attendee by name. Pray for those who might visit your group for
the first time. Ask God to give the kids courage and compassion to see the potential in other people. Pray
they will realize every person they come in contact with is valuable to God. Ask God to use other people
to help the kids grow.
Plug In: LARGE GROUP EXPERIENCE
15 minutes into service
NEW!!! All 1st-5th graders will go to the MULTIPURPOSE ROOM for LARGE GROUP
EXPERIENCE which includes: Opening Skit, Worship, Bible Story Video and Message!
After message all kids will be released to their classrooms for Small Group activity and
parent pick-up.
BASIC TRUTH:
I should treat
others the way I
want to be
treated
LIFE APP:
HONOR
BOTTOM LINE:
MEMORY VERSE:
BIBLE STORY FOCUS:
Honor others by
giving them a
chance
“Love eachother deeply.
Honor others more than
yourselves.”
Romans 12:10
1 Samuel 16: 1-13;
17:1-58
Elementary Large Group Experience
1st-5th Grade
October 5 & 6th, 2013
COUNTDOWN VIDEO PLAYS…
Worship
LEADER: It IS time to sing to our awesome God! Are you ready to sing and dance with us as we honor
the very best and greatest of all? (Get a reaction.) Yes, our God is awesome so let’s sing and celebrate
Him now.”
“There is no one like our God. To give glory to someone simply means to honor them and give them
what is rightfully theirs. Revelation 4:11 says: ‘You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and
honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.’
(NIV) Our God is worthy of all gory and honor so let’s sing to Him now.
PLAY WORSHIP SONGS
Opener:
Stage is preset with the equipment needed for Basket-HalfPipe-Capture-the-Wiffle-Pong.
Assistant enters, wearing an assortment of random sports
equipment. He should be wearing the headband for sure—it
will come into play in Week 2. He’s doing some lunges and
stretches while the kids enter.
Assistant: Make sure you take off the mask/helmet when
you start into the script.
ASSISTANT: (Stretching.) “YES! I’m feelin’ it! Feelin’ the burn! And I’m so glad you guys are here today
… for what might be … the most intense and amazing hour of your LIVES!
SFX: Stadium applause
“This month is going to be huge. You know why? Because we’re talking about HONOR! And honor
means letting someone know you see how valuable they really are.
CG: Honor Slide
“Honor means seeing everyone as God sees them, showing love to each other, putting others ahead of
yourself!
BASIC TRUTH:
I should treat
others the way I
want to be
treated
LIFE APP:
HONOR
BOTTOM LINE:
MEMORY VERSE:
BIBLE STORY FOCUS:
Honor others by
giving them a
chance
“Love eachother deeply.
Honor others more than
yourselves.”
Romans 12:10
1 Samuel 16: 1-13;
17:1-58
Elementary Large Group Experience
1st-5th Grade
October 5 & 6th, 2013
“Now, I’m about to honor YOU guys, and let you know I see how valuable YOU are. You see, I’ve
invented an amazing new sport. And because you guys are so super-awesome, YOU are going to be the
FIRST people on the planet to experience it! You see? Honor! But first, I need to see what kind of sports
YOU like. How about you? What’s your favorite sport?
Call on two or three kids and react to their favorite sport.
(“Yeah, me too! I love basketball!”)
“Cool. Yeah, I know! Sports are awesome. I love ’em all. And my friends are the same way. [Friend’s
name] is all about college football. [Friend’s name] is into baseball. And [friend’s name] plays soccer on
the weekends.
Assistant: [Personalize] these with your real-life friends
and the sports they like. Ideally, these should match up
with the gear you’re wearing.
“Now you may be wondering about all of this sports equipment on stage here. Well, see I love ALL of the
sports my friends play. But … I’m not very good at most of them. So I decided to make up my OWN
sport—one that has never been seen before on planet Earth. It may just change your life. I call it …
Basket-Half-Pipe-Capture-the-Wiffle-Pong. (Adjust this depending on what sports equipment you have.)
SFX: Stadium applause or cue kids to clap wildly
“Yes! I’m glad you’re excited! Basket-Half-Pipe-Capture-the-Wiffle-Pong!
“You see, I figure if I make up my own sport, then I’m destined for greatness. I’m on the Road to Glory! I
will play the game with honor. I WILL be the champion!
SFX: Stadium applause or cue kids to clap wildly
“So here’s how this game is going to work:
Demonstrate the steps while you describe them. (You’ll
need to adjust the following dialogue for your own
equipment—just make sure that you end with some sort of
basketball hoop.)
“Step 1: I start here by dribbling the ball between my legs. Step 2: I throw it in the air, spin in a circle, and
catch it behind the back with my baseball glove. Step 3: I lay down a righteous beat with my Ping-Pong
paddles. Step 4: I throw myself an alley-oop, catch it, and dunk … (Hesitating, realizing he can’t do this
without a partner.) Uh, right. Um. Maybe this isn’t going to be so easy by myself.”
BASIC TRUTH:
I should treat
others the way I
want to be
treated
LIFE APP:
HONOR
BOTTOM LINE:
MEMORY VERSE:
BIBLE STORY FOCUS:
Honor others by
giving them a
chance
“Love eachother deeply.
Honor others more than
yourselves.”
Romans 12:10
1 Samuel 16: 1-13;
17:1-58
Elementary Large Group Experience
1st-5th Grade
October 5 & 6th, 2013
“You know what? I need a teammate to throw me an alley-oop! I need help! And I am going to honor …
(Looking around, choosing a kid.) YOU, and give you a chance to be part of my amazing game. (To kid.)
Dude, are you ready for this? Are you ready to play the game with honor? Well, then let’s do this!
Assistant does each step of the game, narrating as he does
it. For the last step, he gives the ball to the SGL and has the
SGL throw him an alley-oop pass. He catches it and dunks
it, then acts like he’s won the NBA Finals.
“YEAAHHHHH! Make some noise! (To crowd.) YOU are amazing! (To SGL.) YOU are amazing! I honor
your amazingness!
Assistant high-fives a bunch of kids while the music ends.
BIBLE STORY:
TECH: Show Bible Story Video Clip of Opener and Bible Story
Discuss video & lesson
WRAPPING UP THE STORY
LEADER: “David was ready. The boy no one had even considered was about to do something NO ONE
else had the guts to do. He grabbed his slingshot and marched out into the valley, straight toward that
giant.
“Listen to what David said to Goliath …
Open the Bible to 1 Samuel 17:45-46 and read.
“‘You are coming to fight against me with a sword, a spear and a javelin. But I’m coming against you in
the name of the LORD who rules over all. He is the God of the armies of Israel. He’s the one you have
dared to fight against. This very day the LORD will hand you over to me. I’ll strike you down … Then the
whole world will know there is a God in Israel.’ (NIrV)
“As Goliath raced forward to attack, David ran to meet him! He placed a stone into his slingshot and
whipped it around in the air. The stone flew from the sling and hit Goliath on the forehead. He fell down
dead with his face to the ground.
“David had won the battle for the Israelites!
Turn hand into a fist, pump into the air, then point up to God.
BASIC TRUTH:
I should treat
others the way I
want to be
treated
LIFE APP:
HONOR
BOTTOM LINE:
MEMORY VERSE:
BIBLE STORY FOCUS:
Honor others by
giving them a
chance
“Love eachother deeply.
Honor others more than
yourselves.”
Romans 12:10
1 Samuel 16: 1-13;
17:1-58
Elementary Large Group Experience
1st-5th Grade
October 5 & 6th, 2013
SFX: Stadium Applause or cue kids to help clap
LEADER: “MAN! That story is intense! Sure the David and Goliath part was great, but you know what’s
really cool? I love how we can look back and see how God had been working in David’s life all along the
way.
“God wanted a king who was a man after His own heart. God had seen David’s true value and gave him
a chance right from the beginning. And since David knew how God felt about him, he could show
courage on the battlefield. It’s what helped him trust God and to take down a GIANT to save God’s
people.
“God can use anyone. So, we need to honor everyone! We need to give others a chance—like God did
with David. We shouldn’t look at what’s on the outside. We need to [Impress] honor others by giving
them a chance.
CG: Bottom Line Slide
“Let’s pray and ask God to help us do that.”
Pray
LEADER: “God, it is so great to know that You don’t look at what’s on the outside, but You look at the
heart! Thanks for knowing each one of us inside and out … the good stuff and the bad stuff … the things
we get excited about … the things that scare us … the things we care about the most. We want to be like
David. We want to have a heart that cares about YOU most of all. Thanks for giving David a chance to
do such amazing things for You. Please help us remember to honor other people, too, and give THEM a
chance—just like You did with David. We ask these things in Jesus’ name, amen.”
TECH: Show Closer Video Clip
DISMISS KIDS BACK TO CLASSES FOR SMALL GROUPS
BASIC TRUTH:
I should treat
others the way I
want to be
treated
LIFE APP:
HONOR
BOTTOM LINE:
MEMORY VERSE:
BIBLE STORY FOCUS:
Honor others by
giving them a
chance
“Love eachother deeply.
Honor others more than
yourselves.”
Romans 12:10
1 Samuel 16: 1-13;
17:1-58