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What is a missionary life, and what does a person who lives this life do to tell others about God? The children learn about these fascinating people, and what happens when they come home on furlough. Tina is confused at first, but then becomes very curious. -
The characters learn some of the interesting and varied things that a missionary does on the mission field. They discover that God wants the best they can give to Him. They also learn what the "call to the mission field" means. -
Clem’s parents consider that they may be called to be missionaries. The characters agree that if God is calling Clem and her family to be missionaries, they must trust Him and support Clem. Prayer and fasting are explained. -
"Where shall I go?" is such a good question to ask God. There are so many ways a person who lives the missionary life can be used. In this skit, Clem and her family consider this big question. After some enjoyable suggestions, Clem tells them that she wants to help care for needy children in Africa. -
The missionary support team is a vital part of a missionary's life. In this skit package, Harvey, Zelda, Tina, and Pastor Rufus all become part of Clem’s support team in the areas of fund raising, newsletter writing, and prayer. Tina gets discouraged because she feels too young to do anything. Finally, Tina discovers that she is not to young to pray. Pastor Rufus celebrates all of them for being a great support team for Clem, especially Tina whose prayers were answered. -
Harvey, Tina, Zelda and Pastor Rufus can't decide what gifts to give Clem at her missionary "going away party." Tina suggests they give her various items to represent the pieces of the full armor of God at her party. -
Tina’s determination to being a home missionary for God inspires the children to ask God for help in learning how to be a "missionary," and to fulfill "The Great Commission" wherever they are! -
Caring for the needs of others is at the heart of the missionary life. Tina tries to "be a missionary" to a girl names Sarah who is hungry and needs shoes. Only after Tina gives Sarah her shoes is Sarah interested in learning more about Jesus. Tina learns that Jesus is our example in feeding the hungry and healing the sick. -
We are all missionaries. Tina confirms her own commitment to Jesus and asks God for help as she witnesses to Sarah. She is triumphant when she is finally able to share her faith with Sarah. Tina learns the steps involved in leading a person to Christ and she creates "Tina's Tips For Witnessing" that are handed out to every child. -
After practicing a puppet show depicting the story of creation, Harvey realizes his hamsters are just like Adam and Eve because they "disobeyed him" by getting out of their cage that Harvey worked hard to build. Pastor Rufus helps the characters feel God's feelings about His creation, and our sin. -
Pastor Rufus helps Harvey, who is discouraged because a friend of Harvey's made fun of him for being a Christian. After the characters practice another puppet show about the story of Noah, they all realize how much God wants good and sinless people to worship Him even if people make fun of them! -
The characters are so interested in making their puppet stage "the best stage in the whole church" that they neglect practicing their lines. After rehearsing the story of the tower of Babel, they realize that serving God is more important than being the best.
