Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much Luke 16:10a

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1 Earn a trust this week. Collect a stack of one hundred coins and put them in a jar. Every time you follow through with something you ve been asked to do, you earn a trust. Example: If one of your chores is to take out the trash and you do it everyday without being asked, you earn a coin for each day. Your parents earn coins when they do what you have asked them to do. See who has the most coins at the end of the week. We choose to earn trust. If we promise to do something and don t do it, we ve failed to follow through. But when we follow through with our promises we show others we are trustworthy. Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much Luke 16:10a Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for giving me the abilities to do a great job in everything I do. Help me to earn trust by always being honest and always doing my best. I pray that others would see I am trustworthy and they would see Jesus in everything I do. In Jesus name, amen KIDMO, LLC Murfreesboro Road, Suite # , Franklin, TN All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

2 PARENT S PART Do the MAP Book with your child. Ask a parent or leader to help you think of some examples of how you are trustworthy. Have an adult read Luke 19 :12-26 to you. Why do you think Jesus used a story about money to talk about being trustworthy? Share a few thoughts. When y_u kn_w what t_ d_, f_ll_w thr_ugh! We set a great example for our friends who do not know Jesus when we prove ourselves to be trustworthy. What letter is missing from this week's Compass Point? jr. episode 3

3 Earn a trust this week. Collect a stack of one hundred coins and put them in a jar. Every time you follow through with something you ve been asked to do, you earn a trust. Example: If one of your chores is to take out the trash and you do it everyday without being asked, you earn a coin for each day. Your parents earn coins when they do what you have asked them to do. See who has the most coins at the end of the week. We choose to earn trust. If we promise to do something and don t do it, we ve failed to follow through. But when we follow through with our promises we show others we are trustworthy. Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much Luke 16:10a Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for giving me the abilities to do a great job in everything I do. Help me to earn trust by always being honest and always doing my best. I pray that others would see I am trustworthy and they would see Jesus in everything I do. In Jesus name, amen. TRUSTWORTHY 2003 KIDMO, LLC Murfreesboro Road, Suite # , Franklin, TN All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

4 PARENT S PART Do the MAP Book with your child. Ask a parent or leader to help you think of some examples of how you are trustworthy. Have an adult read Luke 19 :12-26 to you. Why do you think Jesus used a story about money to talk about being trustworthy? Share a few thoughts. We set a great example for our friends who do not know Jesus when we prove ourselves to be trustworthy. When y_u kn_w what t_ d_, f_ll_w thr_ugh! What letter is missing from this week's Compass Point? jr. episode 3

5 FETCH Episode #3 Trustworthy Lesson Outline LEARN IT The more we prove to be trustworthy, the more trust we will earn from others. LINK IT When we are not trustworthy, we set a bad example for others who know we are Christians. We choose to earn trust. If we promise to do something and don t do it, we ve failed to follow through. But when we follow through with our promises we show others we are trustworthy. LIVE IT When you follow through without being asked, you prove you are worthy to be trusted. The more trustworthy you are the more trust you will earn from others. COMPASS POINT When you know what to do follow through! MEMORY MAX Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much Luke 16:10a

6 What does being trustworthy look like? Recall a time when you did or did not follow through when you knew what to do. Share with your group the consequences or rewards as a result of your choice. Ask: "In what way is earning trust like earning a reward?" What does being trustworthy look like? Recall a time when you did or did not follow through when you knew what to do. Share with your group the consequences or rewards as a result of your choice. Ask: "In what way is earning trust like earning a reward?" What does being trustworthy look like? Recall a time when you did or did not follow through when you knew what to do. Share with your group the consequences or rewards as a result of your choice. Ask: "In what way is earning trust like earning a reward?" How does being trustworthy make a difference? Do the LINK IT section of the Map Book together. Discuss the answers among your group. (As a leader, remember being authentic and honest in your own evaluation will help kids see everyone has room to grow in the area of being trustworthy. Ask: "Is this week s Compass Point always true or occasionally true? Why? What is the difference?" How does being trustworthy make a difference? Do the LINK IT section of the Map Book together. Discuss the answers among your group. (As a leader, remember being authentic and honest in your own evaluation will help kids see everyone has room to grow in the area of being trustworthy. Ask: "Is this week s Compass Point always true or occasionally true? Why? What is the difference?" How does being trustworthy make a difference? Do the LINK IT section of the Map Book together. Discuss the answers among your group. (As a leader, remember being authentic and honest in your own evaluation will help kids see everyone has room to grow in the area of being trustworthy. Ask: "Is this week s Compass Point always true or occasionally true? Why? What is the difference?" How can I build trust with those around me? Picture It: Have your group commit to do one thing this week to build trust with someone in their life. Review this week s Memory Max (with the hand motions) Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for giving me the abilities to do a great job in everything I do. Help me to earn trust by always being honest and always doing my best. I pray that others would see I am trustworthy and they would see Jesus in everything I do. In Jesus name, amen. REMINDERS TO LEADERS: Encourage the kids to take home and finish their MAP Book with a parent or friend. Bring it back next week (all filled out) for a reward. How can I build trust with those around me? Picture It: Have your group commit to do one thing this week to build trust with someone in their life. Review this week s Memory Max (with the hand motions) Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for giving me the abilities to do a great job in everything I do. Help me to earn trust by always being honest and always doing my best. I pray that others would see I am trustworthy and they would see Jesus in everything I do. In Jesus name, amen. REMINDERS TO LEADERS: Encourage the kids to take home and finish their MAP Book with a parent or friend. Bring it back next week (all filled out) for a reward. How can I build trust with those around me? Picture It: Have your group commit to do one thing this week to build trust with someone in their life. Review this week s Memory Max (with the hand motions) Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for giving me the abilities to do a great job in everything I do. Help me to earn trust by always being honest and always doing my best. I pray that others would see I am trustworthy and they would see Jesus in everything I do. In Jesus name, amen. REMINDERS TO LEADERS: Encourage the kids to take home and finish their MAP Book with a parent or friend. Bring it back next week (all filled out) for a reward.

7 FETCH Lesson #3 Trustworthy The purpose of this lesson plan is to: Create a fun and interactive learning experience Provide teaching options in addition to the Leader Q Card Creatively revisit the Bible story featured in the teaching video Give kids an opportunity to further explore the application point PROGRAM Activity Length of Segment Running Time Q Card: Discussion 15 minutes Start-15 minutes Picture: Bible Story 5 minutes minutes Play: Learning Activity 10 minutes minutes Plan: Group Commitment 5 minutes minutes Pray: Prayer Cards 5 minutes minutes PREP You will need: Dry erase board and dry erase marker Prizes (optional) Prayer Cards (1 per kid, on CD ROM) MAP Books (1 per kid, on CD ROM) You will need to: Prepare Story Time Make copies of Prayer Cards Make copies of MAP Books PICTURE (The Bible Story) In this portion of your class time you have the opportunity to retell the Bible story presented earlier in the teaching video. The object is to paint a picture that kids will understand and remember. When telling the story, remember you are painting a picture for your viewers. Have fun and explore your creativity. Here are some ideas to make your storytelling more memorable: Use Props: sets of coins Try inviting kids to cheer for the trustworthy servant Use kids to play the characters

8 The Unfaithful Servant (Paraphrased from Luke 19:12-26) He said, "A nobleman was called away to a distant empire to be crowned king and then return. Before he left, he called together ten servants and gave them ten pounds of silver to invest for him while he was gone. But his people hated him and sent a delegation after him to say they did not want him to be their king. "When he returned, the king called in the servants to whom he had given the money. He wanted to find out what they had done with the money and what their profits were. The first servant reported a tremendous gain--ten times as much as the original amount! `Well done!' the king exclaimed. `You are a trustworthy servant. You have been faithful with the little I entrusted to you, so you will be governor of ten cities as your reward.' "The next servant also reported a good gain--five times the original amount. `Well done!' the king said. `You can be governor over five cities.' "But the third servant brought back only the original amount of money and said, `I hid it and kept it safe. I was afraid because you are a hard man to deal with, taking what isn't yours and harvesting crops you didn't plant.'" `You wicked servant!' the king roared. `Hard, am I? If you knew so much about me and how tough I am, why didn't you deposit the money in the bank so I could at least get some interest on it?' Then turning to the others standing nearby, the king ordered, Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one who earned the most.'" `But, master,' they said, `that servant has enough already!'" Yes,' the king replied, but to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who are unfaithful, even what little they have will be taken away. PLAY (Learning Activity) In this portion of your class time you will lead your class in a fun and exciting activity that will help your kids apply the Bible lesson to their everyday lives. FETCH Feud How to Start: Divide kids into 2 teams Write the points system on the dry erase board FETCH FEUD ROUND #1 ROUND #2 ROUND # points points points points points points points points points points points points 5. 5 points points How to Play: Round #1: Ask the first team question #1 Team #1 tries to guess one of the answers on the board (see answers below) 2

9 If the team guesses correctly, fill in the answer beside the correct number/point value The team earns the points next to each correct answer If the team answers incorrectly, it receives one STRIKE Team #2 gets a chance to give an answer Alternate teams until all answers have been given or until both teams have received three STRIKES Repeat all steps for the remaining two rounds Teams keep track of points earned for every correct answer Game Options: Hand out one prize to all players and two prizes to the winning team Game Questions: Round #1 You can earn trust by completing your responsibilities at home Top 5 answers on the board Name a housework chore kids are asked to do at home: 1. Clean bedroom (35 points) 2. Vacuum (25 points) 3. Dishes (20 points) 4. Take out trash (15 points) 5. Laundry (5 points) Round #2 Remember we can FETCH lost people by being trustworthy Top 5 answers on the board What can you do to be a trustworthy friend? 1. Tell the truth to your friend (35 points) 2. Spend time with your friend (25 points) 3. Talk to your friend (20 points) 4. Help your friend (15 points) 5. Tell your friend about JESUS (10 points) Round #3 You can earn trust by completing your responsibilities at school Top 4 answers on the board How can you be a trustworthy student at school? 1. Listen to the teacher (50 points) 2. Complete homework (25 points) 3. Do your best (15 points) 4. Be a good citizen/respect others (10 points) 3

10 PLAN (Group commitment) In this portion of your class time you have the opportunity to lead your group to make a commitment. You may select any ONE of the options provided or your group may create its own. Encourage the kids to write their commitments on their Prayer Cards so you can be praying for them during the week. Commitment Options: Choose one responsibility at home that you will do faithfully this week Choose one responsibility at school that you will do faithfully this week Choose one way you will be a trustworthy friend this week PRAYER In this portion of your class time, have your kids fill out the Prayer Card. Take the cards home and pray for your kids throughout the week. End your time together by praying for your group commitment. Hand out prayer cards Ask Kids to fill in their commitments in the space provided Ask kids to fill in their prayer requests in the space provided Collect cards so you can take them home and pray for your kids Close in prayer Thank you God for FETCHING people who are lost. Help us to FETCH people for you so they will know how much you love them. Help us to be trustworthy at home, at school, and wherever we go. In Jesus name, Amen Remember to Hand out the MAP Books Encourage kids to complete at home with an adult and bring back next week! 4

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12 We set a great example for our friends who do not know Jesus when we prove ourselves to be Trust is earned, just like money is earned for chores. When someone asks you to do something, and you do a good job, you will be trusted to do a good job the next time. Trust is something we earn by showing others we are trustworthy. What does the word trustworthy mean to you? Draw a picture of someone being trustworthy: 1 2 This is a picture of 3 and they are being trustworthy because Look up Luke 19:12-26 In Luke 19:12-26 Jesus told a story of a servant who was untrustworthy. Why do you think he was considered untrustworthy? List some things you are trusted to do? (For example: after school chores, take care of pets, tell the truth ) : WHEN YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO, FOLLOW THROUGH! Repeat 5 times really fast and time yourself Record your fastest time.

13 Earn a trust this week. Collect a stack of one hundred coins and put them in a jar. Every time you follow through with something you ve been asked to do you earn a coin. Example: If one of your chores is to take out the trash and you do it everyday without being asked, you earn a coin for each day. Your parents earn coins when they do what you have asked them to do. See who has the most coins at the end of the week. We choose to earn trust. If we promise to do something and don t do it, we ve failed to follow through. But when we follow through with our promises we show others we are trustworthy. "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much " Luke 16:10a Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for giving me the abilities to do a great job in everything I do. Help me to earn trust by always being honest and always doing my best. I pray that others would see I am trustworthy and they would see Jesus in everything I do. In Jesus name, amen. TRUSTWORTHY

14 We set a great example for our friends who do not know Jesus when we prove ourselves to be trustworthy. What does the word trustworthy mean to you? Draw a picture of someone being trustworthy: Trust is earned, just like money is earned for chores. When someone asks you to do something, and you do a good job, you will be trusted to do a good job the next time. Trust is something we earn by showing others we are trustworthy. 1 Rate yourself by circling the answer that best describes you: Do people trust that I will take care of something I ve borrowed? All the time Sometimes.Rarely 2 Do people trust I am telling the truth? All the time Sometimes.Rarely This is a picture of and they are being trustworthy because 3 Do people trust I will do what I said I would do?" All the time Sometimes.Rarely Look up Luke 19:12-26 In Luke 19:12-26 Jesus told a story of a servant who was untrustworthy. Why do you think he was considered untrustworthy? List some things you are trusted to do? (For example: after school chores, take care of pets, tell the truth ) : When you know what to do, follow through! Repeat 5 times really fast and time yourself Record your fastest time.