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What To Do During Live Emcee Transitions

Konnect Small Group Welcome Small Groups form & discuss welcome question

Intro Konnection

• Introduce self and welcome guests • Practice monthly topic together • Pitch to Nitro’s rules

Theme Song Promote participation in dancing & singing

Intro Konnection 30 second live emcee transition

Giving Konnection

• Recap Nitro’s rules in 1 sentence • Explain Dot stickers • Pitch to offering

Rules Model standing and counting rules on fingers

Giving Konnection 30 second live emcee transition

Offering Teaching Video Choose kids quietly & pass buckets

Point Konnection

• Introduce the Point • Practice the Point together

• Pitch to the Konnect show

Point Konnection 30 second live emcee transition

Teaching, Bible Theater, Verse, & Point Small Group Leaders focus attention on show

Verse Konnection 30 second live emcee transition

Verse Konnection

• Recap the show in 1 sentence • Practice the Verse together

• Pitch to Small Group Activity

Konnect Small Group Activity Time Small Group Leaders lead Small Group Activity

Worship Konnection 30 second live emcee transition

Worship Teaching Video Get kid worship leaders on stage quietly

Worship Konnection

• Recap Small Group Activity • Practice the Point together again

• Pitch to worship (kids remain seated)

Worship Songs Lead worship motions for 3 songs listed on front

Commercial Kids return to sitting in their Small Groups

ABCs Kids shout out ABCs with salvation message

Life Konnection

• Recap ABCs in 1 sentence • Encourage life application

• Pitch to Small Group Discussion

Life Konnection 30 second live emcee transition

Konnect Small Group Discussion Time Small Group leaders lead discussion

Check Out Kids stay in Small Groups until checked out Sample Scripts for Live Emcee Transitions on Back

EMCEE/TECH GUIDE BE GENEROUS WEEK 1 BE GRATEFUL

The Verse 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIRV Give thanks no matter what happens. God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus.

The Point Be grateful for all God gives.

Worship Song List It’s Christmas Time We Lift You High Celebrate

Lighting Key for Techs Lights Down Lights Up Dim Lights Stage Lights

SAMPLE SCRIPTS FOR LIVE EMCEE TRANSITIONS

Intro Konnection 1 Point Konnection 3 Worship Konnection 5

Hi kids! Welcome to Konnect! I'm so glad you're here! My name’s _____ and I'm your emcee! Don’t forget it!

Guess what? There’s someone else’s name you need to know. Your Small Group Leader’s! Make sure you know their name and they know yours.

Let’s see how many of you remember my name. Shout it out!

(Kids shout out your name.)

Now my friend Nitro will explain some important rules.

It’s so great to be able to give to God!

Let’s learn today's Point. It says, “Be grateful for all God gives.”

Repeat it after me loud and proud! Be grateful for all God gives.

(Kids repeat) Be grateful for all God gives.

Say it again! Be grateful for all God gives.

(Kids repeat) Be grateful for all God gives.

Super! I wonder what the Konnect crew will learn about that Point on the space station.

When we take the time to think about it, even when we don’t have everything we want, we still have so many gifts from God to be grateful for.

I’m thinking of someone in this room who helps you remember to be grateful for all God has given every single week: your Small Group Leader!

Let’s show how grateful we are for them by shouting out their names! On three—1 … 2 … 3!

(Kids shout out their Small Group Leader’s name.)

Great job! Now, get ready to worship God with your loudest praise voice!

Giving Konnection 2 Verse Konnection 4 Life Konnection 6

When you follow Nitro's rules and make choices that put others first, your Small Group Leader might give you a Dot sticker!

If you get a Dot, you can take it to the Konnect Window after we’re finished to get points and earn awesome prizes!

Okay! I’ll choose a couple of friends to pick up the offering while we sit up straight and tall and learn what offering is all about.

(Choose helpers.)

Wow! I’m glad Mike and Alissa decided to be grateful for what they had, instead of being jealous when Ray and Luke got to visit the fresh, new Konnect HQ!

Our Bible verse reminds us to be grateful, too. Say it with me.

(Do motions and say in rhythm with kids) 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks no matter what happens. God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus.

Great job! Now let’s all play a game about what we have to be grateful for in our Small Groups!

I’m so glad we have the ABCs of salvation to make us right with God! Everything we’ve been through means nothing without Him!

If you want Jesus to be your leader, too, tell your Small Group Leader today.

Now it’s time to talk with our Small Groups. Talk about the times when it’s easier to be grateful and the times when it’s harder.

When you finish up, look at your Challenge Cards together so you can bring them back next week and earn some serious points at the Konnect window!



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Life Konnection






EMCEE TECH GUIDE BE GENEROUS WEEK 2 GIVE, SAVE, SPEND

The Verse Matthew 6:24 NIRV “… You can’t serve God and Money at the same time.”

The Point Serve God with your money.





It’s great to see all of you! My name’s _____ and I'm your emcee!

All this month, we’re talking about giving, sharing, and doing good things for others. Those are great ways to be generous!

Let’s say, “Be generous!” together! On three: 1 … 2 … 3!

(Together with kids) Be generous!

Super! Let’s listen to Nitro as he explains our rules so we can have the most fun ever!

I love to honor God with my offering!

Okay, let’s learn today's Point. It says, “Serve God with your money.”

Repeat after me: Serve God …

(Kids repeat) Serve God …

… with your money.

(Kids repeat) … with your money.

Way to go! Now let’s see how the Konnect crew serves God with their money!

I saw a lot of kids putting extra Konnect Kash into their giving envelope! Now that’s generous, and it will help us to serve God instead of money!

Tell your neighbor, “Don’t serve money!”

(Kids tell their neighbor) Don’t serve money!

Great! Now, say the Point with me.

(Together with kids) Serve God with your money.

Yes! Now we can learn about worship!


Show me what a good audience looks like!

Fantastic! Participating in everything is a great way to get Dot stickers from your Small Group Leader.

If you get one, you can show it off to your family so they know what a great job you did, and you can take it to the Konnect Window to get points for prizes!

Now, while you learn what offering’s all about, I’ll choose a couple of friends to pick up the offering!

(Choose helpers.)

Whoa! Mike chose to serve God instead of getting distracted by all the money he got. He gave to God first even though he got more money than he’d ever gotten before!

Our Bible verse tells us to do the same. Let’s say it together.

(Do motions and say in rhythm with kids) Matthew 6:24 “… You can’t serve God and Money at the same time.”

Great job! Now let’s use some Konnect Kash to sharpen our giving, saving, and spending skills!

Say the ABCs with me:

(Together with kids) Admit, believe, choose!

That’s great! If you want to start following Jesus today, let your Small Group Leader know!

God kept it simple for us to get to know Him. And when we give our lives to Jesus, He’ll help us remember to put God first when we get money. He can help our heart grow more generous!

Talk in your Small Groups about that right now, then look at your Challenge Cards. See how many points you can get when you bring them back completed next week!



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Giving Konnection





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Worship Konnection






Life Konnection






EMCEE TECH GUIDE BE GENEROUS WEEK 3 DO GOOD AND SHARE

The Verse Hebrews 13:16 NLT And don't forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.

The Point Do good things and share, even when it’s hard to do.





Welcome to Konnect! My name’s _____ and I’ll be your emcee!

This week, we’re talking about giving to others in need, even when it means giving something we don’t want to give up. Yell out, “Just give it up!”

(Kids shout out) Just give it up!

Aww … you sound like a bunch of old grandmas! Try it louder!

(Kids shout out) Just give it up!

That’s it! Keep that thought in your heads as we watch Nitro break down the rules!

I saw some generous Konnect kids!

Our Point today is, “Do good things and share, even when it’s hard to do.”

Now repeat it after me. Do good things and share …

(Kids repeat) Do good things and share ...

… even when it’s hard to do.

(Kids repeat) … even when it’s hard to do.

Way to go! Now that you know the Point, let’s see if the Konnect crew can follow through on giving away something they really, really love!

Raise your hand up high if you think your Small Group will be the most generous with their ornaments!

(Kids raise their hands.)

Wow! It looks like all of your groups will be generous this week! Now, I’ll say the first part of the Point, and you kids finish it for me. Ready? Do good things and share …

(Kids shout out) … even when it’s hard to do.

Fantastic!

Let’s watch this worship video so we can all know about worshipping God!


Now, how many rules were there? Show me with your fingers!

(Kids hold up four fingers.)

That’s right, four. Follow them to get Dot stickers from your Small Group Leaders! They’re good for points at the Konnect Window!

Now it’s time to show honor to God with offering. Watch the offering video while I choose two friends to pick up the gifts you brought for God!

(Choose helpers.)

Wow. The Konnect crew is giving away the whole space station to Kate. That was a really big sacrifice, but it was just what Kate needed.

Our Bible verse says we should give when it’s a big sacrifice, too. Say the verse with me.

(Do motions and say in rhythm with kids) Hebrews 13:16 And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.

You sounded great! Now let’s make something with our Small Groups that we can give away to someone who needs it!

When I found out Jesus died for me to make me right with God, I was surprised! He knows everything about me and still loves me so much!

If you want to follow Jesus, let your Small Group Leader know today! When you trust and follow Jesus, you become friends with God, and His power in you changes you, so you can make sacrifices to help other people who are in need!

Talk more about the ABCs and giving to others with your Small Groups. Look at your Challenge Cards for next week, and get ready because it will be a very special Konnect Christmas!



Intro Konnection




Giving Konnection





Point Konnection






Verse Konnection






Worship Konnection






Life Konnection






EMCEE TECH GUIDE BE GENEROUS WEEK 4 GIFTS FOR JESUS

The Verse Matthew 25:40 NIV “‘… whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”

The Point Giving to others who can’t repay you is a gift to Jesus.





Hi friends! My name’s _____ and I’m your emcee!

And today is a very, very special day! It’s so good to see you for Christmas!

Everybody say, “Merry Christmas,” with me!

(Together with kids) Merry Christmas!

Aw, c’mon … you can say it louder!

(Kids shout out) Merry Christmas!

Whoa! My ears are hurting now! Listen up as my best robotic friend, Nitro, shares the rules with all of us!

God gives us so much, and it’s such a blessing to give back to Him, especially on Jesus’ birthday!

This week’s Point is, “Giving to others who can’t repay you is a gift to Jesus.”

How about you kids say it with me? Are you ready?

(Kids respond.)

Okay, let’s all say it together!

(Together with kids) Giving to others who can’t repay you is a gift to Jesus.

Nice! Now get ready because this week we get to see the fresh, new Konnect HQ! It’s like a special Christmas present for all of us!

It was fun to toss pretend presents in the game! But just think—if you give real gifts to people who can’t repay you every single day, you’ll be giving Jesus hundreds of gifts each year! Wow!

Let’s see. Which Small Group can say, “Give to Jesus!” the loudest? Let me hear you!

(Kids shout out) Give to Jesus!

Oh, I think name a Small Group was the loudest!

Now look on the screen to get ready to worship God!


Great! You all listened to Nitro really well! And some of you might even get a reward for making great choices today: a Dot sticker!

Your Small Group Leader will be watching to see who they can pass out Dot stickers to this week! Those Dots are worth some serious points at the Konnect Window.

Now I’ll choose two friends to pick up our offering while the rest of us watch the offering video. Let’s find out why we give money to God.

(Choose helpers.)

Wow! Konnect HQ is so incredible! And, it’s so good to remember that there are ways we can give gifts to Jesus for His birthday, and on every other day of the year!

Let’s say our Bible verse about giving to Jesus.

(Say in rhythm with kids) Matthew 25:40 “‘… whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”

Great job. Now get ready to play a game all about giving to those who can’t repay you!

On Christmas, God gave us the most amazing gift ever: His Son, Jesus.

Let your Small Group Leader know if you’re ready to accept that gift. Admit your sin, believe Jesus died for you, and choose to depend on God’s power to help you say, “No!” to sin!

Once you start following God, His power helps you to give to everyone, even people who can’t give anything back to you!

Talk about that in your Small Groups, and look over your Challenge Cards together. If you do them at home and bring them back next week, you get a gift—lots of points!



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Giving Konnection





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Verse Konnection






Worship Konnection






Life Konnection






EMCEE TECH GUIDE WORSHIP 1 WEEK WHAT DO I WORSHIP?

The Verse Luke 4:8 NIV … “‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’”

The Point I’ll worship God only.

Worship Song List For Your Glory KOTM Live 2013 Medley




Welcome to Konnect! My name’s _____ and I’ll be your emcee!

This week, we’re talking about the only one worthy of our worship. Yell out, “Worship God!”

(Kids shout out) Worship God!

Awww … you sound like a bunch of old grandmas! Try it louder!

(Kids shout out) Worship God!

That’s it! Keep that thought in your heads as we watch Nitro break down the rules!

I saw some generous Konnect kids! It is so good to be able to give to God!

Our Point today is, “I’ll worship God only.”

Now repeat it after me. I’ll worship God only.

(Kids repeat) I’ll worship God only.

Way to go! Now that you know the Point, let’s see what the Konnect crew learns about it!

There are so many good things in life … but the best one and the only one worthy of our worship is God!

Now, I’ll say the first part of the Point, and you kids finish it for me. Ready? I’ll worship …

(Kids shout out) … God only!

Amazing! You’ve all been great! I hope some of you get Dot stickers from your Small Group Leaders.

Let’s watch this worship video and get ready to worship God!


Now, how many rules were there? Show me with your fingers!

(Kids hold up 4 fingers.)

That’s right, four. Follow them to get Dot stickers from your Small Group Leaders! They’re good for points at the Konnect Window!

Now it’s time to show honor to God with offering. Watch the offering video while I choose two friends to pick up the gifts you brought for God!

(Choose helpers.)

Wow. Mike spent all of his time talking about his shoes. He let them get in the way of doing the work God had for him to do! Those shoes were an idol!

The Bible has a verse that tells us worship is only for Him. Say it with me.

(Say in rhythm with kids) Luke 4:8 … “‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’”

You sounded great! Now let’s think of all the things we love to do in our Small Groups!

When I found out Jesus died for me to make me right with God, I was surprised He knew everything about me and still loves me so much!

If you want to follow Jesus, let your Small Group Leader know today!

Having Jesus in your heart makes you friends with God, and when you choose to live God’s way and spend time with Him, He is the only one you’ll want to worship!

Go ahead and talk more about the ABCs and how to worship God only in your Small Groups!

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