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God promises the Holy Spirit. On a field trip to a local power station, Tina gets lost. They learn that the Holy Spirit dwells in us to help us and to enable us to commune with God and witness to the world. -
God promises to be with us. Pastor Rufus acts as a “tour guide” as he recalls stories of when the characters experienced God’s presence. God is with them all when they are scared or lonely; when they have done wrong; and in the good times too! -
Jesus befriends Nicodemus. After hearing the story of Nicodemus, the characters realize that it is perfectly alright to ask questions about God or being a Christian. -
Jesus befriends Zaccheus. Tina feels like God can’t use her because she is the smallest, and youngest of the characters, After hearing the story of Zaccheus, she discovers that small people (young children) are valued by God just as much as adults are. -
Jesus befriends Peter. After hearing the story of Peter, Harvey learns that even though we sometimes say things we don’t mean about God, God knows our hearts and will forgive us if we are truly sorry and don’t do it again. -
Jesus befriends children. Pastor Rufus identifies children's valuable characteristics: obedience, teachable spirit, innocence, faith, and dependence on those who care for them as the reasons that Jesus values children. -
Jesus befriends the boy with fish. Harvey shares his lunch with Mr. Noteworthy, who has car trouble, and God does a miracle! Harvey learns that acts of kindness and sharing are very pleasing to God. -
Jesus befriends the leper. Harvey, Tina, and their Dad realize that they need to say, "Thank you" to Mom, just like the one leper who came back to say, “Thank you” to Jesus. They also need to thank God for answered prayers, His love, and the gift of eternal life through Jesus. -
Jesus befriends James and John. Zelda and Clem have a misunderstanding. Pastor Rufus uses the example of James and John’s friendship with Jesus to show that one of the most important ingredients in a sound friendship is spending time with that person. The children are challenged to spend time with Jesus. -
Jesus befriends Judas. The characters deal with Horace, who only comes to church when there is something fun going on. Pastor Rufus shows them that Horace is like Judas because he pretends to be a friend of Jesus, and that there is much more to being a Christian than just saying you are one. -
Jesus befriends Paul. On a church outing to the mountains, Horace, the boy who only comes to fun events, gets hurt and is helped by the characters and Pastor Rufus. Horace expresses an interest in knowing more about Jesus. Horace, like Paul, the Apostle, learns it is never too late to accept God’s love and forgiveness. -
In this skit package, the characters and children review the qualities of friendship as have been exemplified in Jesus’ friends. The main qualities of time, thankfulness, common likes and dislikes, sticking up for each other, and being willing to do anything for that friend will be portrayed briefly.
