GALACTIC STARVEYORS MUSIC LEADER Welcome to the music station of Galactic Starveyors Family VBS! As Galactic Starveyors, kids will search the skies and God s Word to uncover God s truth etched in His handiwork. They will discover that the God who created everything there is - the knowable and the unknowable, the visible and the invisible - wants a relationship with them! And from the very beginning, God had a plan to restore the relationship He knew we would break. God sent His Son, Jesus, to be our Savior and His Holy Spirit to be our Helper. From the very beginning, to the furthest reaches of space (and beyond), nothing is outside God s control or beyond His grasp. God loves us and will never leave us. Scripture (NIV): Colossians 1:15-16, The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. Music Station Overview You will have 20 minutes with each group. Each group will be made up of parents and children of different ages. There will be 3-4 groups (depending on attendance). In the music station, you will teach the families the three VBS songs, but more than that, teach them the importance of praise and worship. Be energetic and enthusiastic! Know the songs and the actions well so you can best lead the families. Your Personal Checklist [] Pray for yourself, other VBS leaders, and the families whose lives you will touch. [] Read through each day s session. Make notes of any changes or adjustments. [] Gather supplies and prepare to lead The Songs 1. Galactic Starveyors Theme Song 2. God is Over the Moon 3. Stars Setting Up Your Station [] Decorate your space according to the theme. [] Have a laptop and speakers; and the songs & action videos ready
Day 1: The Relationship Began and Broken Today s Point: The God who created everything wants a relationship with us. Sin messed everything up, but God is still in control. Getting Started: 1. Welcome everyone to the music station. Don t let them sit down. Jump right into the music! Groove It Live It 1. Encourage everyone to watch the videos and follow along with the lyrics and the movements. It s okay that they don t know it. Just try! 2. After going through the 3 songs, invite everyone to sit in a circle. 3. Say: Welcome again to the music station. I just love these songs. They re so fun! Why do you think we re learning these songs? (Allow for answers) 4. Say: Songs help us learn things faster. These songs help us learn and remember things about God. What do you remember these songs say about God? (Allow for answers) 5. Say: The more we sing and dance the songs, the more we remember. Let s do that right now. We re going to learn the songs and the actions. 6. Go through the songs and actions slowly without the video or audio. Then go through them with the video. Then try to go through them with just the audio. 1. Invite everyone sit back down in a circle. 2. Ask: Do you know why we sing and dance to songs about God or for God? (Allow for answers) 3. Say: When we sing and dance to songs about God or sing and dance for God, it s called Praise and Worship. That s just a way for us to show God how much we love Him. What is your favorite worship song? (Allow for answers) 4. Pick a worship song that someone said was his/her favorite and sing it together. You can ask the person to lead the group in singing it (or lead with you if it s a child or they re shy). Go ahead and sing acapella or (if possible) find it on YouTube. Encourage
everyone to close their eyes and focus on singing the song like only God is listening and He s loving every minute of it. Stay sitting down in the circle to help children ease into worship. 5. Say: That was amazing! You know, we don t have to be in church to sing praise and worship songs to God. We can do it anywhere and anytime because God is always listening. Finish It 1. If time permits, go through the VBS songs again. 2. Tell everyone to visit our Kingdom Kids Facebook page to find the songs and practice it at home. They can also find the songs on YouTube. 3. Give each family one raffle ticket for going through your station. If you have more time and kids are tired of going through the songs: Go through the Today s Point with them. Ask them what they think it means and allow for discussion.
Day 2: The Restoration Promised and Relationship Restored Today s Point: God sent His Son, Jesus, to be the Savior of the world. Jesus gave His life to be my Savior. Getting Started: 1. Welcome everyone to the music station. Don t let them sit down. Jump right into the music! Groove It Live It 1. Encourage everyone to watch the videos and follow along with the lyrics and the movements. It s okay if they don t know it. Just try! 2. After going through the 3 songs, invite everyone to sit in a circle. 3. Say: Welcome again to the music station. Have you been practicing? You all did so great! I just love to dance. Who here has a favorite dance move? Can you show us? (Have everyone take turns showing their favorite dance moves). 4. Say: Those are awesome dance moves! When we add movement to songs, we remember them faster. And the more we practice, the more we remember. Let s do that right now. 7. Go through the songs and actions slowly without the video or audio. Then go through them with the video. Then try to go through them with just the audio. 1. Invite everyone to sit back down in a circle. 2. Say: Last time we met, we talked about Praise and Worship. That s when we sing and dance for God to show Him we love Him. But what if you re the worst singer and worst dancer in the world? What can you do? (Allow for answers) 5. Say: If you re the worst singer in the world, you can shout praises to God! And if you re the worst dancer in the world, you can just raise your hands! Let s try that! 6. Practice raising your hands and shouting praises to God. Follow these: a. Raise your right hand and shout, Praise God! b. Raise your left hand and shout, Praise Jesus! c. Raise both hands and shout, Hallelujah!
7. Do a quick game where you raise a hand or both hands, and the group will have to raise their hand or both hands and shout the right phrase from above. 8. Say: Very well done! Now, remember last time we met, we sang one of your favorite worship songs? We re going to do that again. What was the last worship song that s been stuck in your head? (Allow for answers and pick a worship song) 9. Say: This time, as we sing this worship song, I want everyone to close your eyes and raise your hand or both hands the entire time. No peeking. We are raising our hands to show God we re praising Him. 10. Sing the worship song. Go ahead and sing acapella or (if possible) find it on YouTube. Encourage everyone to close their eyes, raise their hands, and focus on singing to God. Stay sitting down in the circle to help children be less self-conscious. 11. Say: Wonderful! Remember, we can praise and worship God anywhere and at anytime. But we can t always close our eyes, like if we re driving. And maybe we can t always raise our hands, like if we re holding a baby. We might drop the baby! But we can always sing from our hearts. Finish It 1. If time permits, go through the VBS songs again. 2. Tell everyone to visit our Kingdom Kids Facebook page to find the songs and practice it at home. They can also find the songs on YouTube. 3. Give each family one raffle ticket for going through your station. If you have more time and kids are tired of going through the songs: Go through the Today s Point with them. Ask them what they think it means and allow for discussion.
Day 3: The Relationship Continues Today s Point: Even though I mess up, God still loves me and will never leave me. Getting Started: 1. Welcome everyone to the music station. Don t let them sit down. Jump right into the music! Groove It Live It 1. Encourage everyone to watch the videos and follow along with the lyrics and the movements. 2. After going through the 3 songs, invite everyone to sit in a circle. 1. Say: Welcome again to the music station. It s our last day at VBS and you did great in singing and dancing our VBS songs. The last times we met, we talked about praise and worship, and we sang worship songs with our eyes closed and hands raised. Let s practice raising our hands again. 2. Practice raising your hands and shouting praises to God. Follow these: a. Raise your right hand and shout, Praise God! b. Raise your left hand and shout, Praise Jesus! c. Raise both hands and shout, Hallelujah! d. Stretch both arms to the side and whisper, I love you Jesus. 3. Say: Great! Today, we re going to add to that. The last times we sang a worship song, we were sitting down. Today, we re going to stand. Let s try that! (Have everyone stand up). 4. Say: Great standing! I think you ve done this before. Now, close your eyes. (Wait for everyone to close their eyes). 5. Say: Hey, I think you ve done this before, too! Ready for the next step? Raise your hands to God. (Wait for everyone to raise their hands). 6. Say: You are doing awesome! Let s add something new. I m going to sing a simple worship song and you re going to sway from side to side. Just step from right to left and back again. Ready? If you know the words, you can sing along with me, but keep your eyes closed, arms raised, and sway from side to side. (Sing the worship song below I
Could Sing of Your Love Forever and encourage everyone to sway while standing, eyes closed, and arms raised). Over the mountains and the sea Your river runs with love for me And I will open up my heart And let the healer set me free I m happy to be in the truth And I will daily lift my hands For I will always sing of When Your love came down I could sing of Your love forever (4x) 7. Say: You are great at showing God how much you love Him. Let s keep doing this as I play two worship songs. Sing along if you know the words. 8. Play Good Good Father by Yancy followed by Oceans by Capitol Kids 9. After worship, invite everyone to sit down in a circle. 10. Say: You all really know how to praise and worship God. Don t forget how to do it. This is our last day at VBS, but we can praise and worship God anywhere and anytime. When do you think the next time you will praise and worship God? (Allow for answers) 11. Say: This coming Sunday! When you come to church and the worship team plays, I want you to join in praising and worshiping God because now you know how! You just did it! And I know God is very happy to see how much you love Him. Remember, it doesn t matter who is around you. Just close your eyes! If you don t want to sing out loud or don t know the words, just focus on listening to the song. If you don t want to dance, just raise your hands and sway from side to side. Finish It 1. If time permits, go through the VBS songs again. 2. Give each family one raffle ticket for going through your station. If you have more time and kids are tired of going through the songs: Go through the Today s Point with them. Ask them what they think it means and allow for discussion.
It's showtime Gotta go time Way out to where the lights are low Prepare to be surprised And you'll be wide-eyed It's going to light up like a fireworks show Lyrics: Galactic Starveyors In the backyard looking through the telescope We're seeing things so far beyond the world we know Look at the sky Look at the stars Look at how awesome and endless they are We're praising the Father, The Son, and the Spirit, the Universe Maker We're Galactic Starveyors Our God is So amazing He created everything we see What s more incredible and unbelievable Is that He knows and loves you and me We re in awe and wonder of this mystery That we are made by the maker of the galaxies Look at the sky Look at the stars Look at how awesome and endless they are We're praising the Father, The Son, and the Spirit, the Universe Maker Look at the sky Look at the stars Look at how awesome and endless they are We're praising the Father, The Son, and the Spirit, the Universe Maker We're Galactic Starveyors (3x)
Lyrics: God is Over the Moon He s crazy bout you His love is so true (Repeat) And if you wanna know How much He loves you so Just open up your eyes And if you wanna see How awesome it can be Then open up your heart and soul and mind A- admit to God you re a sinner and repent to Him B- believe that Jesus is the Son of God and then C- confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord And you will know eternal life forevermore He s crazy bout you His love is so true And if you wanna know How much He loves you so Just open up your eyes And if you wanna see How awesome it can be Then open up your heart and soul and mind A- admit to God you re a sinner and repent to Him B- believe that Jesus is the Son of God and then C- confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord And you will know eternal life forevermore He s crazy bout you His love is so true He s really, really crazy bout you Yeah,
Lyrics: Stars He painted us a canvas A universe of planets A picture of HIs majesty A perfect invitation Let s join with all creation And be a light for all to see We re like Stars, shining all through the night Shimmering in the sky Showing the world That we love Jesus Stars, burning with love so bright Blazing with hope and life Bringing Him glory We will shine like stars Our hearts are full of wonder As we are standing under His never-ending masterpiece A perfect inspiration Let s join with all creation And be a light for all to see We re like Stars, shining all through the night Shimmering in the sky Showing the world That we love Jesus Stars, burning with love so bright Blazing with hope and life Bringing Him glory We will shine like Stars, shining all through the night Shimmering in the sky Showing the world That we love Jesus Stars, burning with love so bright Blazing with hope and life Bringing Him glory We will shine like stars Shining all through the night Shimmering in the sky Showing the world That we love Jesus Stars, burning with love so bright Blazing with hope and life Bringing Him glory We will shine like stars