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In this DOWNLOADABLE first Skit Package, the children discover the reason why Jesus taught in parables, simple stories that explain complex truths. When Zelda is put on restriction for lying, she has a hard time understanding her mom’s complicated note, but when Bonnie, Harvey and Tina’s mom, tells Zelda the story of “The Girl Who Cried Wolf,” Zelda realizes the importance of telling the truth. Pastor Rufus helps them all understand that Jesus’ parables are “earthly stories with Heavenly meanings.” -
In this DOWNLOADABLE first Skit Package in Vol. 4 "Parables of Jesus," The children discover the reason why Jesus taught in parables, simple stories that explain complex truths. When Tina is put on restriction for lying, she has a hard time understanding the principal's complicated letter, but when Pastor Rufus tells her the story of "The Girl Who Cried Wolf," she understands the importance of telling the truth. She learns that Jesus' parables are "earthly stories with Heavenly meanings."
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This "Story Time Theater" provides a delightfully creative venue to help people realize that our free will causes much of our pain, and God is not to blame for our troubles. Two mimes and one Story Lady set up a sermon on the results of our choices and bring out the child in every one. -
This Three In One Skit illustrates the surprising integrity compromises that Christians sometimes make to simplify their workloads. It sets up a sermon on doing what we do "heartily, as unto the Lord," without compromising the ethics of the Christian life. -
In this Christian Monologue Skit, a mother shares her hope for her struggling blended family. Patti, comes home to find her blended family in chaos and at war with one another which sets the stage for a sermon on the difficulties in feeling "normal" after re-marriage in a blended family. -
In this Monologue Skit, Carl blames others for his interpersonal relationship problems. He thinks everyone is rotten to the core and that life is unfair. He sets the stage for a sermon on humility, compassion, and seeing people through God's eyes. -
In 7 skits, the children uncover the profound wisdom contained in the book of Proverbs. While at a family camp, the characters are exposed to God's truth regarding: "God and man," "wisdom," "fools," "sluggards," "words," "friends," and "the family." God's wisdom is contrasted with human foolishness, and Zelda becomes a Christian, only after her selfish, foolish motives are exposed. -
In 5 skits, the children learn what the "beautiful attitudes" expressed in the "Beatitudes" really mean. Harvey learns that the peacemakers truly are blessed and persecuted. He also discovers what it feels like to "hunger and thirst" for righteousness. Zelda learns how important it is to be gentle, and all the characters "mourn" their sinful nature and are grateful that Jesus is their Savior. -
In 6 skits, the children learn that worshiping God is an awesome privilege. Worship is explained as something we can do in a variety of ways (singing, praying, tithing, etc.), no matter what happens in our lives, we can worship God in the good and the bad times. Harvey discovers that worshiping God is a lifestyle, and that his body is a "temple" of the Holy Spirit. -
In 6 ELECTRONIC Skit Packages, and a study of the book of Acts, the children are introduced to the ministry of the Holy Spirit as He empowers the life of the believer. Clem becomes a Christian, and the “fruit,” or results, of the Holy Spirit’s presence in her life, provides opportunities for the children to learn what it means to have “Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Goodness, and Self-control” in our daily lives. -
In 7 ELECTRONIC Skits Packages, the children learn the meaning of inspiration and God's sovereignty as they explore the importance of prayer and studying the Bible. Zelda discovers that "No," is an answer to prayer too, and that we must learn to trust God. The children are challenged to have a "secret time" with God while reading the Bible, God's inspired "directions to an unfinished job." -
Throughout this volume of six ELECTRONIC Skit Packages, Jesus’ parables are highlighted, as the real-life situations in the skits mirror the conflicts and settings of the original parable. In the middle of each skit, Rufus reads the parable, directly from the Bible. Each lesson suggests a snack with the “best part in the middle,” like corn-dogs, Twinkies, cup cakes, etc., to help make the point that you have to dig for the “best part” (the lesson) in Jesus’ parables. -
In 7 ELECTRONIC Skit Packages, Tina helps everyone understand that a "parable" is "an earthly story with a heavenly meaning," and 6 of Christ's parables are retold using current situations with which today's children can identify.
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In 8 ELECTRONIC Skit Packages, the children learn just what it means to live the new life as a Christian in their relationships with brothers and sisters, with parents, with bullies at school, and with their friends. They are relieved to learn that they don't have to make these changes alone because God has sent the Holy Spirit to be their helper! -
In 5 ELECTRONIC Skit Packages, Harvey learns how to grow in his relationship with God. Through reading the Bible, God's book of directions, he learns that God promises to help him through hard times if he prays. He rejoices in the promise of forgiveness, discovers that he is part of the Bride of Christ, the Church, and learns that sharing the good news of God's love with others is the greatest gift of all! -
In 9 skits, the children learn about God's design for family living. Zelda's emotional reaction to her parents' divorce is real, but she learns that the "family of God" will never forsake her. This series speaks to the spiritual needs of single-parent, blended, and traditional families as it provides wisdom for shared responsibility and constant sensitivity in ministering to our own families as believers. -
In 9 skits, the children learn what a missionary does as they watch Clem and her family prepare to go to the mission field. The "call," the emotional leaving, the home "support team," the letters, and the joys and pains of missionary work all challenge the cast and children to actively serve God. Tina learns that you don't have to leave home to be a missionary when she leads her friend to Lord. -
This volume of 8 skits highlights Old Testament Heroes, focusing on the trust and obedience that characterized their relationship with God. However, God's power, His unending love, and His faithful forgiveness, make God the ultimate Old Testament Hero! The adventures of each Old Testament hero is mirrored by the characters as they model lives built on trust and obedience to God: A firm foundation. -
In 10 skits, the children are introduced to the people whom Jesus befriended: Nicodemus, Zaccheus, Peter, the leper, the little children, James and John, the boy with the fish, Judas, and Saul/Paul. The children watch as the characters learn the stories of these people, and all come face-to-face with the same question that is asked of the children in the audience: "Am I a friend of Jesus?" -
In 5 skits, the children take an in-depth look at five of God's promises: Eternal life, answered prayer, the power of the Holy Spirit, forgiveness, and His faithful presence in every moment of our lives. The characters experience the peace that comes when we understand what God has promised to those who live for Him, and trust Him. -
In 5 ELECTRONIC Skit Packages, the children experience the basics of Christianity. Together with Harvey, they learn that God shows His love for us in so many wondrous ways, yet we continue to sin. They are challenged to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love their neighbors as they love themselves. Harvey accepts God's offer of salvation, becomes a Christian, and begins his personal journey with Jesus. -
The Skituations Training Kit provides you with everything you need to begin this life-changing children's ministry program. The Training Kit consists of a Director's Guide, packed with over 30 years of children's ministry administrative wisdom, and a DVD which includes 4 movies: Training Movie, Full-length Skit Movie, Recruiting "Trailer," and a Skituations Library "Tour." -
In this short skit on church leadership, Joe discovers that God's presence is the most significant contribution to any team. God's power carries out His vision through people, and His strand is the most significant in Ecclesiastes 4:12. (Third of three skits, but it can stand alone.) -
ELECTRONIC Skit Package 8 - Tina gets into trouble because she decides to hang out with troublemakers. Pastor Rufus explains that Christians have values that make us stand out from the rest of the world, and we must not compromise those values.
