Captain Munch Series of Worship Lessons Week Three Captain Munch Gets Caught in a Storm

Suggestions for Decorations Rope, boat prop, inner tubes, life jackets, net, fishing pole, small pool, pictures of boats, sailor hats for workers, blue or yellow jackets or vest for workers, inflatable water objects (whales), sand in small containers, shells, binoculars. If you do not have a boat for the skit use four chairs to sit in like a car front and back and a mop for an oar. Theme Characters Announcer (Silly hat and horn), Captain Munch (Sailor hat and white vest), Berry Muffin (Blue and white Polka dot vest and hat), Raspberry Raul (Red polka dot hat and vest), and Sailor Lynch (Sailor hat and carries a toy fishing pole). You can have the teens do the opening or use adults. Game Prop for Treasure from the Word Bible Memory Boxes of Captain Crunch cereal, a treasure box, treasures (Marbles or small plastic sea animals, or shells). Instructions: The cereal is all dumped inside the treasure box. Place the small prizes in the cereal. The kids will sift through the cereal to redeem a prize.

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Large patchwork quilt made from material or paper. Game Prop for Golden Instructions from the Word Lessons Put a small amount of sand enough to cover the bottom of a small pool and place coins in the sand. Kids will use this to catch a coin with their feet. You can buy some cool coins at a dollar store. I found some at the dollar tree that were large gold coins. Music: High Seas Expedition Sing & Play Splash Music DVD (Group) can be ordered from: churchpartner.com. Use music at beginning and end of sessions. Lesson One suggestions and helps for the teacher Suggestions for the Teacher: Scripture Reading for Study: Luke 8:19-25 Memory Verse: He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters. and all was calm. Luke 8:24 Snack Idea: Cherry muffin and blue icee Craft Idea: Story Pop-up book

Time for Music: 1-2 songs from suggested DVD Now Lets Begin! (All kids assembled together) Announcer: Ahoy, All Aboard. This ship will be leaving in five minutes and all must be aboard! Quickly, all aboard! Ship Ahoy! (All kids must be seated. You may have them all put on their paper sailor hat and get real quiet) You may get hats from Steak-N-Shake. Try them! (Blows horn)..Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal aboarrrrrrrrrrrrrd! All aboard! (Blows horn again! (Exits) Captain Munch: Did you notice those clouds this morning? (Peering with binoculars) Berry Muffin: (Muffled) Did you say something? (Eating her muffin apparently really enjoying it, too) Captain Munch: I SAID, did you see those clouds this morning? Berry Muffin: They looked so blue.
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Captain Munch: Well, they are not so blue now. If you can take a minute away from that bag of muffins. Berry Muffin: I am just finishing my breakfast. (Close bag) Now what was that you said? Captain Munch: I SAID..no.I do not have anything to say. Where is Captain Lynch? Berry Muffin: The last time I saw him, he was carrying a bucket of fish. Phew! They DID stink. (Raspberry Raul enters singing) Raspberry Raul: Oh what a wonderful morning, oh what a wonderful day, Ive got a wonderful feeling Captain Munch: Well, I am not feeling too well at this moment. Look at that sky? Raspberry Raul: (continues singing) Everythings going to be alright. Berry Muffin: (Whispers) He not in a good mood right now. I dont think I would be signing. Captain Munch: What was that you said? (Sailor Lynch enters all tangled in string from his fishing pole and a bucket of stuffed animals fish) Captain Munch: You finally caught some fish? That cloud over there does not look too good. I think wed better get the sail in. Sailor Lynch: Ill take care of it (exits). Captain Munch: Youd better hurry that wind has picked up. Sailor Lynch: Yikes! (Stumbles in the wind) It sure has. Raspberry Raul: I think I am going to take cover. It is getting worse. (Exits) Berry Muffin: What are we going to do? (Drops bag of muffins) Sailor Lynch: (Calls from other room) This does not look good at all from up here. Captain Munch: (Hollers) youd better take cover quickly. Sailor Lynch: I canthelp.oh no!

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Berry Muffin: Whats happening? Captain Munch: I hope nothing! Sailor Lynch: (Enters) Whew! That was close. Captain Munch: We are all going to have to work to bring this back to land. This rain is coming down so fast now. We may need to throw some things overboard. Berry Muffin: Oh dear! Im going to my room where it is safe! (Exits) Sailor Lynch: We seem to be coming closer to land. Captain Munch: Thank the Lord. I think you are right! Sailor Lynch: Yes Sir! I see the land and it looks good! Im going to have me a good fish dinner when I get back. Captain Munch: Better thank the good Lord for His protection in a storm like this. It came up so quickly. Sailor Lynch: Ill go tell the others we have landed safely. (Exits) Captain Munch: (Bows head) Thank you, God, for protection in the raging storm. Thank you for helping us remain calm in our spirits and for trusting you to bring us safely to shore. In Jesus name, Amen. (Exits) Announcer: Ahoy! All may depart. This ship had entered the dock safely. Unfasten those seat belts. Ship Ahoy! (Blows horn)..Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal may exit! (Blows horn again! All exit) SMALL GROUPS (This is 4 groups that will rotate. The times can be adjusted to meet your needs. You can use them as an extension of either the Childrens Worship or Sunday school) Golden Instructions from the Word Station (30 minutes) The Big Storm Bible Lesson One day, Jesus decided to go out on a boat so he invited his disciples along with him. It all began with such a nice day. The sky looked clear, and they planned to have a nice time. They set out on the lake or sea and began their trip. The disciples talked along the way maybe sharing how many fish they had caught during the week, what lessons Jesus had taught them, and merely enjoyed the company of each other. While they were engaged in their discussions of various matters, Jesus fell asleep.

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One thing we can be certain of is that Jesus never sleeps when we need him. He is watching over us all the time, and is never surprise by what happens around us in our lives. While the disciples continued sailing along the sea, they began to notice that the waves became rough and a gust of wind had picked up quite rapidly. A storm was coming. They had been in the sea many times and knew when danger was around the corner. The waves and water was rising higher and higher, and the boat seemed as if it would be flooded. What were they going to do? They had not expected this, and became concerned. There are times in our lives when we may feel concerned or worried about a test, completing homework, a friend who is mad at us, or a teacher that seems unfair. God is near and we can ask for his help. The disciples looked around and noticed that Jesus was sleeping. Master! Master! they cried. Were going to drown! Do you ever feel that way? Like no one understands what you are going through. You may think your parents dont understand and your friends seem to be siding with others, and you feel all alone. But remember, Jesus is there all the same and he understands! Jesus stretched out of his sleep and calmly said, "What are you worried about?I am here. Where is your faith? The storm calmed and the waters ceased their turbulent waves. Whew! What a relief! We worry and worry for nothing some times. Jesus knows what is going to happen and wants us to trust him. The disciples were amazed at the change in the weather. They looked at each other and said, Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him. Jesus wants to be in control of our lives too will help us to obey Him, He will never let us down no matter what storm we face. He made the lightning and thunder and we are safe in His care.

Questions for Discussion 1. Where are places that we find water? 2. What are some purposes for water? 3. In what ways does God protect us daily?

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4. How would you feel when you were really frightened for some reason? What did you do about it? 5. How have you felt during a big storm when you were at home in your bedroom all alone? Allow all the children to find a golden coin in the sand box to take with them as a reminder of the treasure that we find in knowing Jesus as our personal Savior, and how he will protect us from any storm that we face in life. They are to find this with their bare toes (No hands allowed) Watch the fun!

Treasure from the Word Station (30 minutes) (Scripture Memorization) Verse: He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters. and all was calm. Luke 8:24 1. Give each child a bible. The teacher will model read the verse to the children. 2. Read the whole verse together using their bibles. 3. Say: God will protect us; we do not have to fear. The disciples were afraid and called on Jesus to save them. He was there all along, but waited for the disciples to express the need they had. God wants us to take our problems to him. He is ready to listen and help us. He merely spoke the word and the sea was calm. When we are upset, anxious, or worried, if we will just take a moment to talk to Jesus, He will help us to relax and be calm. It is only as we trust in Him that we can have this calmness. When we worry, we will once again begin to have anxious thoughts. 4. Read the verse again. Ask a couple kids to read all by themselves. 5. Give each child a copy to take home. 6. Pass out the Scripture sheets. Give them some markers to color the letters of the verse. 7. Do the worksheet together. The teacher will write the answers on a dry erase board so they can copy especially for younger children. 8. Play the following jeopardy game. See below for a copy to send home with them. Instructions: Place a large quilt (small blanket size) that is made in 8.5 X 11 square pieces on the wall. Tape to each material square a sheet of paper that will say at random these words on the back side that the kids cannot see: Treasures, Captain, or Berry Muffin. Allow the kids one at a time to select a square and turn it over. If it says memory verse, they must say the verse. If it says one of the other words, they put it back on the quilt. If they say the memory verse correctly, they get to fish through the treasure chest and find a prize to take home. You can keep the same squares to use over weekly. You may want to add all characters in the theme eventually. Pass out the memory verse and give the kids markers to color in the verse.

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Sea Snack Station (30 minutes) Cherry muffin and blue ice. Prepare crushed ice and pour blue Kool-Aid over it. Provide napkins, cups, spoons, and a muffin. Allow the kids to serve themselves.

Craft Fun Station (30 minutes) Pop up Book. Staple 2 sheets of paper together to make a book. Cut out squared to tape to each page. Under each page put something that goes along with the theme. Suggestions are: rope or string, paper fish, or they can draw a fish, any of the characters from the drama, rain, lightening, sail, mast, bow). You will see a picture of a sailboat and all parts provided with this lesson. Have the kids write their own story. Provide ideas as needed. Additional: coloring page

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Memory Verse He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters. and all was
calm. Luke 8:24

Memory Verse: He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters. and all was
calm. Luke 8:24

Memory Verse: He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters. and all was
calm. Luke 8:24

Memory Verse: He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters. and all was
calm. Luke 8:24

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He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging all was calm. Luke 8:24
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Sermons4kids.com (coloring sheet)

Google search for parts of a sailboat.

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Memory Verse Activity Sheet: Luke 8:24

Word bank: Jesus, wind, waters, calm, help, new, ask, friend

He ____________got up and rebuked the _______________ and the raging _____________. and all was ________________. Luke 8:24 Jesus will ____________ you when you are afraid. He will help you to be calm when you face __________ situations at school. Anytime that you are afraid _________ Jesus to help you. He loves you very much and wants to be your ______________.

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