{ "programName": "iTeachChurch", "studyName": "Super Fruits", "lessonName": "Lesson 1 - Introduction", "name": "Classroom", "lessonDescription": "**Top Three**\n\n1. **1. VERSE:** \nGalatians 5:22-23 NLT But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things.\n2. **2. MAIN THEME** \nThis week we are starting a new series called Super Fruits focusing on the fruits of the Spirit.\n3. **3. ACTIVITIES**\n**Know Your Fruit** \nBefore the lesson starts we will have a few kids participate in this game. Each kid will be blindfolded and given a plate with a fruit on it. They must not use their hands to pick up the fruit, but only use their mouth. After they take a bite they will guess which fruit it is they are eating. You will need: plates, blindfolds, and various types of fruit.", "sections": [ { "name": "Welcome", "actions": [ { "actionType": "play", "content": "Title Slide", "files": [ { "name": "1._intro_title_slide_-_super_fruits.mp4", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/mp4/1._intro_title_slide_-_super_fruits.mp4", "thumbnail": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg_old/1-title-screen.jpeg" }, { "name": "1-title-screen.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/title/1-title-screen.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "play", "content": "Confessions", "files": [ { "name": "3._confessions_-_super_fruit.mp4", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/mp4/3._confessions_-_super_fruit.mp4", "thumbnail": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg_old/3._confessions_-_super_fruits.jpeg" }, { "name": "3-confessions.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/title/3-confessions.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "do", "content": "Speak God’s Word together as a class, staff, teachers, and volunteers! We use this so everyone can see the words and read along.", "role": "Everyone" }, { "actionType": "play", "content": "Offering", "files": [ { "name": "2._offering_-_super_fruits.mp4", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/mp4/2._offering_-_super_fruits.mp4", "thumbnail": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg_old/4._offering_-_super_fruits.005.jpeg" }, { "name": "4-offering.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/title/4-offering.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "do", "content": "If your kids participate in an offering, do so now.", "role": "Leader" }, { "actionType": "play", "content": "5 Star Listener Video", "files": [ { "name": "5._five_star_listener_-_super_fruits.mp4", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/mp4/5._five_star_listener_-_super_fruits.mp4", "thumbnail": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg_old/5._five_star_listener_-_super_fruits.jpeg" }, { "name": "5-listener.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/title/5-listener.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "do", "content": "Review class rules" } ] }, { "name": "Intro", "actions": [ { "actionType": "play", "content": "Know Your Fruit Video", "files": [ { "name": "know-your-fruits.mp4", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/mp4/know-your-fruits.mp4", "seconds": 244 } ] }, { "actionType": "do", "content": "Before the lesson starts we will have a few kids participate in this game. Each kid will be blindfolded and given a plate with a fruit on it. They must not use their hands to pick up the fruit but only use their mouth. After they take a bite they will guess which fruit it is they are eating" } ] }, { "name": "Lesson", "actions": [ { "actionType": "play", "content": "Introduction Video", "files": [ { "name": "lesson_1_-_introduction_-_super_fruits-7.mp4", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/mp4/lesson_1_-_introduction_-_super_fruits-7.mp4", "thumbnail": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg_old/lesson_1_-_introduction_-_super_fruits.002.jpeg" }, { "name": "lesson_1_-_introduction_-_super_fruits.002.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg_old/lesson_1_-_introduction_-_super_fruits.002.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "Who are your favorite super heroes?" }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "What makes super heroes super?" }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "**They help. They rescue. They save the day.** \n\nThey have a super power. That word super means very large or powerful; high quality; above and beyond. Something that is super has amazing qualities that exceed others. Super heroes have these super abilities. " }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "This week we are going to look at some superheroes of a different kind. Our new series is called Super Fruits." }, { "actionType": "play", "content": "Super Fruits", "files": [ { "name": "lesson_1_-_introduction_-_super_fruits-8.mp4", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/mp4/lesson_1_-_introduction_-_super_fruits-8.mp4", "thumbnail": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg_old/lesson_1_-_introduction_-_super_fruits.003.jpeg" }, { "name": "lesson-003.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-003.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "**Did you know that fruits have super powers?!** \n\nSome are even called superfoods. They have different vitamins and minerals our bodies need. Some have vitamin C to help our immune system. Some fruits help our hearts to be strong, give us good eyesight, or even help us be calm. \n\nToday we are going to introduce you to super fruits that are good for your spirit, the real you. Each fruit has a super power to help, rescue, save or protect. What are these fruits? Let’s read in God’s Word." }, { "actionType": "play", "content": "Memory Verse", "files": [ { "name": "lesson_1_-_introduction_-_super_fruits9.mp4", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/mp4/lesson_1_-_introduction_-_super_fruits9.mp4", "thumbnail": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg_old/lesson_1_-_introduction_-_super_fruits.004.jpeg" }, { "name": "lesson-004.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-004.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "**Galatians 5:22-23 NLT** \n\nBut the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things." }, { "actionType": "note", "content": "Introduce each character as they appear on the screen. Feel free to embellish each character, point out some of the unique things about each one, and have the class answer why they think each character is portrayed the way it is." }, { "actionType": "play", "content": "Let's Meet the Super Fruits", "files": [ { "name": "lesson-005.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-005.jpeg" }, { "name": "lesson-006.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-006.jpeg" }, { "name": "lesson-007.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-007.jpeg" }, { "name": "lesson-008.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-008.jpeg" }, { "name": "lesson-009.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-009.jpeg" }, { "name": "lesson-010.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-010.jpeg" }, { "name": "lesson-011.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-011.jpeg" }, { "name": "lesson-012.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-012.jpeg" }, { "name": "lesson-013.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-013.jpeg" }, { "name": "lesson-014.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-014.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "These are the super fruits: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control." }, { "actionType": "play", "content": "Super Fruits Group", "files": [ { "name": "Super Fruits Group Video", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/mp4/lesson_1_-_introduction_-_super_fruits-20.mp4", "thumbnail": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg_old/lesson_1_-_introduction_-_super_fruits.015.jpeg" }, { "name": "lesson-015.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-015.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "These are our Super Fruit Super Heroes we will meet in the weeks ahead!" } ] }, { "name": "How Do Fruits Grow?!", "actions": [ { "actionType": "play", "content": "Fruit Starts As A Seed", "files": [ { "name": "lesson-016.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-016.jpeg" }, { "name": "lesson-017.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-017.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "Each fruit in nature starts as a seed planted in the ground. It is then cared for with water and sunshine. The weeds are also pulled to help it grow the best." }, { "actionType": "play", "content": "Fruit is Grown for Other People", "files": [ { "name": "lesson-018.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-018.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "When a tree or plant grows fruit, the fruit is not for its own consumption. Which means it doesn’t eat its own fruit. Its fruit is grown for others." }, { "actionType": "play", "content": "Lots of People", "files": [ { "name": "lesson-019.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-019.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "An apple tree does not grow apples for itself to feed from. The fruit is grown to be enjoyed by others. In the same way a superhero does not have super powers to only help themselves. They are there to help other people." }, { "actionType": "play", "content": "All People", "files": [ { "name": "lesson-020.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-020.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "Lots of people!" }, { "actionType": "play", "content": "Super Fruit Grow With...", "files": [ { "name": "lesson-021.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-021.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "Now let’s compare what we know about fruit to the Super Fruits. These also start as seeds that the Holy Spirit plants in our hearts. When we welcome the Holy Spirit into our lives we allow these seeds as well. The seeds can then grow with water and sunshine from the presence of God in our lives. Our fruits can grow through:\n\n\n\n- Worship \n\n- Prayer \n\n- Reading God’s Word & Time with the Lord" }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "We also need to be mindful of weeds that might try to stop the fruit. This could be: distractions, time, worry or fear. These weeds could block the fruit or slow it from growing. " }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "When we have the Holy Spirit in our lives he gives us superpowers in the form of super fruit seeds. He plants them in our hearts. Our super fruit can grow and we can have those same super fruit powers. " }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "In the next upcoming days at church we will meet each Super Fruit and learn more about the powers each of them have. These are the super fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. " } ] }, { "name": "Let's Pray", "actions": [ { "actionType": "play", "content": "Be Super", "files": [ { "name": "lesson-022.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-022.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "say", "content": "**Pray:** Thank you Holy Spirit for the super fruits. This week I welcome you into my days. Plant seeds of fruit in my heart. I’m excited to be super and grow fruit of my own. \n\nIn Jesus name,\n\nAmen" } ] }, { "name": "After the Lesson", "actions": [ { "actionType": "play", "content": "Be Super This Week", "files": [ { "name": "lesson-023.jpeg", "url": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg/lesson-023.jpeg" } ] }, { "actionType": "do", "content": "Dismiss the kids to their post-lesson activities or groups." } ] } ], "lessonImage": "https://files.churchpdf.com/iTeach/superfruits/1-introduction/jpg_old/1-title-screen.jpeg" }