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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.
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Jesus said, "Blessed are those who mourn."The characters experience being sad because they aren't perfect. Pastor Rufus challenges them to "be perfect" by offering them T-shirts if they are perfect. They realize that we are incapable of living the Christian life on their own merit or power. They need God’s forgiveness and the indwelling power of His Spirit.
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Jesus said, "Blessed are the persecuted." Harvey receives persecution from the other characters because he doesn't want to do something that he knows wouldn't please God. Pastor Rufus supports Harvey's decision and tells Harvey that it is far better to stand up for what you know God would want you to do rather than go along with the crowd and disobey Him.
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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.