Week 3

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4TH & 5TH GRADE DIGGER DEEPER WITH JESUS WEEK 3 — February 17

WEEK THREE FEBRUARY 17

Bottom Line: Use what you have to serve others. The BIG IDEA: Service—Lending a hand to help someone else Bible Story Passage: Give a Little Bit: Feeding 5,000 — John 6:1-13 Our Memory Verse: “Jesus sat down and called for the 12 disciples to come to him. Then he said, ‘Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last. They must be the servant of everyone.’” —Mark 9:35, NIrV Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

PRAY IT OUT 1. Please ask if there are any prayer requests or answered prayer. 2. When a request is shared, please ask someone in the group to pray for that specific request. 3. THE BEST PART!! Pray together as a small group.

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SEARCH IT OUT • •

Recite the verse together. See if anyone has it memorized and would like to say it out loud for the group. Reward with two coins.

February Memory Verse: Mark 9:35 “Jesus sat down and called for the 12 disciples to come to him. Then he said, ‘Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last. They must be the servant of everyone.’” January Memory Verse: 2 Peter 1:3a “God’s power has given us everything we need to lead a godly life.” December Memory Verse: John 3:16 “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son. Anyone who believes in Him will not die but will have eternal life.” November Memory Verse: Ecclesiastes 4:9 “Two people are better than one. They can help each other in everything they do.” October Memory Verse: Luke 12:15 Then He said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against wanting to have more and more things. Life is not made up of how much a person has." September Memory Verse: Colossian 3:23a “Work at everything you do with all your heart. Work as if you were working for the Lord.” August Memory Verse: James 1:5a “If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you.” July Memory Verse: Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." June Memory Verse: Psalm 27:13 "I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." May Memory Verse: Proverbs 10:9 “Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.” April Memory Verse: Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don't lose hope. Wait for the LORD!” March Memory Verse: Romans 14:19 “So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work hard to build up one another.”

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SEEK IT OUT Bible Story Passage: Week 3 • John 6:1-13 — Give a Little Bit: Feeding 5,000

WRITE IT OUT & TALK IT OUT Any kids who complete these questions will earn 5 coins today! Complete the devotions at the back of this booklet and earn 10 coins! 1. Read John 6:5. What did Jesus ask Philip?

2. Read John 6:7. How did Philip respond? How would you have responded if Jesus asked you the same question?

3. Read John 6:8-11. Why do you think the boy brought his lunch to the disciples? What would you have done?

4. Read John 6:12-13. What does this story mean for you and me?

5. Jesus always multiplies our efforts. Write a prayer asking Jesus to give you faith and multiply your gifts.

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GAME: Getting to Know Each Other WHAT YOU NEED: •

3x5 cards

WHAT TO DO: Give everyone in the group a 3 by 5 card and pen, Each kid writes down three facts about themselves along with their name. Once they have done this, they'll need to hand their 3 by 5 card up to a leader. The leader running the game can read through the facts on each card in a random order and everyone playing the game must guess who they think it is.

LEADING SOMEONE TO JESUS Read these verses together and pray a simple prayer inviting Jesus to be the boss of your life, asking Him to forgive you for your mistakes and sins and tell Him you believe He died and was raised to life again for you! •

Read Romans 5:8. “But here is how God has shown His love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

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Read Romans 10:9. “Say with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord”. Believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. Then you will be saved.

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Read Romans 10:13. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Certificates and Parent letters available for students who accept Jesus. Please write their names and sign your name on the certificate. Please write their name and contact information so we can contact them! Thank you!

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DAY 1 READ JOHN 6:1-13 When you’re looking at a big problem, there are really just two ways to deal with it. Option A: Focus on the problem Option B: Be part of the solution. Remember the time when Jesus fed a crowd of thousands with one boy’s dinner? When you give the story a closer look, some pretty interesting things stand out. For one, Jesus already knew what He was going to do (John 6:6). He had a plan. Of course, the disciples didn’t know His plan. They only saw the problem: lots and lots of hungry people!

Philip did what we often do. He focused on the problem and he got so overwhelmed that he basically gave up. (John 6:7, NIrV) Andrew used his head. He found a boy who at least had something to eat. But still, he figured that it could never feed a crowd. He thought, “What’s the point?” (John 6:9, NIrV) Philip or Andrew couldn’t see what Jesus had planned. But Andrew was on the right track when he basically said, “Jesus, here’s what we have.” The truth is, none of us can see what God has planned. We can see just a tiny piece. If we give up like Philip did, we miss out on what God might have planned. But if we offer up what we DO have—like Andrew and the young boy did—we have the chance to be part of the bigger story God is writing.

DAY 2 Can you think of a time when God showed up in a way you never expected? He prompted somebody to be a friend to you at just the right time. He worked through you as you served someone else—and you never imagined how He could use you in that way. That’s what God does. He can perform miracles that are really obvious, like feeding a crowd of thousands with one boy’s bread and fish.

He can also do “everyday miracles” that we might miss if we don’t take the time to see them. One thing about following God is that it’s never boring. He might surprise you when you least expect it. We can offer up what we have—the things He’s given us—and then let Him do the rest. Today, find a time to bundle up and take a walk outside. Look around. Thank God for the miracles He’s done in your life. Thank Him for the things He’s done for you that you never even noticed!

The ending isn’t up to us. Our job is simple: to trust God enough to say, “God, here’s what I have. How can you use me today?”

HEAR FROM GOD

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HERE’S A QUESTION FOR YOU ASK YOUR LEADER AT CHURCH: Why did you become a Small Group Leader?

Good question, right? You might be thinking, “What do I have to give? I’m just a kid!” Well, think about the boy who gave up his dinner.

(You could ask the same question to your Pastor, too.)

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What did the boy have? Bread and fish. Something that probably seemed pretty ordinary. But Jesus took it and did something extraordinary— something we’re still talking about today.

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YOU CAN GIVE . . .

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Your money

Write their answer here.

Wow—aren’t you so glad they said “yes” and decided to serve? Leaders definitely don’t do it for the money! Generally speaking, leaders don’t sign up to serve because they feel like experts. They sign up to serve because they see an opportunity to come alongside you and your friends and help you navigate the good times and the tough times that come with being a kid. It’s not that leaders have everything together. They just recognize that God can do something big through them when they serve—something that’s way bigger than them.

They bring what they have. They give their time. They give their energy. They give their creativity. They give their love and friendship. What does God do with all those things? Way more than they or you or your parents even realize. God connects their story to your story and together, you help each other connect to His story. Write a note to thank your leader for the way they’ve invested in you, and plan to give it to them the next time you meet together.

TALK WITH GOD

Don’t just spend it all on stuff you want for yourself. Take some if it and think of a good way to use it to serve others. You can give money to your church, to support someone’s mission trip, or donate to an organization that helps provide food for people in need.

Your talent

Do you like to draw? Make an art project to brighten someone’s day. Do you like to sing? Make a video of an encouraging song and text it to someone. Think about what you can do well, and think about how you might be able to serve someone just by letting them know they’re on your mind.

Your time

Maybe your time doesn’t seem like such an amazing gift. But if you think about, time is one the main things people don’t have enough of (especially adults). Your parents are exhausted after a long day of work. You could surprise them by folding laundry or unloading the dishwasher so they don’t have to. You’ve got time. You’ve got energy. Put it to use and serve them when they least expect it!

WHAT DO YOU HAVE THAT YOU CAN USE TO SERVE OTHERS?

LIVE

FOR GOD

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