15 delightful puppet scripts, appropriate for Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, children’s church, or for special programs.

Effectively communicating with young people is vitally important -- we are constantly challenged to share the story of God's love in a way that really connects with them. Using puppets is an increasingly popular method for establishing a rapport with children and capturing their attention. Puppets are much more than just another gimmick -- because children (and adults, too ) carefully listen to and absorb the messages presented, they can be a very useful teaching tool. If you are interested in trying this captivating approach in your congregation, then Peter And The Children is just the resource for you. H. Burnham Kirkland has created 66 short pieces perfect for "children's time" in worship services or Sunday school classrooms. Employing witty dialogue between a presenter and a hand-held puppet named Peter, the frequently humorous and always instructive scenes can be used as written or to help generate ideas for your own presentations. Kirkland writes in a direct style that's easy for young people to understand, and makes the Christian faith relevant to their lives. Some of the presentations include: - Will Roast Pig Bring Us Luck? - A Direct Line To Jesus - I'm Allergic To That Word "School" - Weather Or Not - How Do You Catch The Christmas Spirit? H. Burnham Kirkland, during more than fifty years in the ministry, served as the pastor of eight local congregations and as a missionary in the Philippines, as well as district superintendent, conference program director, and treasurer of World Missions of the United Methodist Church. A graduate of the College of the City of New York and Union Theological Seminary in New York City, Dr. Kirkland also holds honorary doctorates from Philippine Wesleyan University and DePauw University (Greencastle, Indiana). This is his fifth CSS book. Now retired, Kirkland lives in Lakeland, Florida.

Sixteen 2-puppet skits for ministry. These scripts are great for use in churches or at home with your children. Helping Children Learn, Love and Live the Word of God. TWO PUPPET CHRISTIAN SCRIPTS contains 16 scripts that are fun for all ages. Each skit is five to seven minutes in length, presents clear Biblical truth with humor that both young and old enjoy, and involves only two characters. The stories are brief, simple, and easy to use for Children's Church, Sunday School, VBS, Bible Clubs, AWANAS, and other events. They're even fun to use in family devotions!

THE LOST PEARL (The Lost Coin)Luke 15:8-10SEARCH FOR TOMORROW(Based on the ¿lost¿ parables)Luke 14:1-14TO ACT OR NOT TO ACT(Based on the Parable of the ¿Talent¿)Luke 19:12-26KNOCK-KNOCK(Perseverance in Prayer)Luke 11:5-8THE MODER-DAY GOOD SAMARITAN(Caring and Compassion)Luke 10:25-37

Special Offer! Order now to take advantage of the special price.Do you want drama without the, well, drama? Need something awesome for all-age worship, sketches for schools or just want to bring a well-known Bible story alive with the smack-between-the-eyes relevance it got from Jesus?Fresh scripts launch God's timeless word like a rocket. "Parables as Jesus would have told them - witty, punchy and thought-provoking." Christmas and Easter? Sorted. Some quiet and meditative, some a-pun-a-minute - there's a script for every occasion. Meet Elijah's ravens on holiday. Meet texting angels. Meet the Big Bad Cat. Then slow down and relive Good Friday through the eyes of one who was there - Jesus, remember me. Using puppets to express our doubts and confusions is a great way to address the unasked questions. A grandma confessed after one puppet show that she had never understood that Bible story, until now - Click!Drama isn't just for kids. We take a sideways look at our grown-up busyness with the gameshow 'Real Christian', and perhaps in the laughter we can find a truth. Limited resources? No problem. Based on many years' experience with drama and puppetry for schools, churches and community groups, these scripts are immensely practical to suit your room, rehearsals and recruits. Each script has suggestions for characters and props, and the hands-on hints for staging make drama a 'can-do' option, so you can concentrate on the message.To complete the package, the final chapters outline methods for working with puppets and give pointers for using drama outdoors. There are lots of ideas for constructing your own puppet theatre, with designs from small, roll-away up versions to folding, semi-permanent ones.This is the first in the 'A Bucketful of Ideas' series. It is based on the international blog of church resources, The Reflectionary, written by Fay Rowland - lecturer, writer and, as it so happens, puppeteer.Ever wondered what you need to be a *Real* Christian?Click the 'Buy' button, and find out ...Reviewers say: "A Bucketful of Ideas - ideas to educate, entertain and evangelise.""The whole book covers a good range of topics, themes, and styles; together a great variety.""The scripts are funny, punny, expository and engaging.""Creativity in this book in not just in the directions and dialogues it's in the accessible pragmatism as well." "Time-Travel TV is my favourite script ... I always enjoying routine time travel and 'wiggling'!""The introductions to each script are the keys to their convenience, it was good to know which props to expect, which items were optional and some scripts even gave clear permission to improvise and paraphrase.""Very thankful for the puppet theatres section at the back." "30 Pieces of Chocolate is a fine pun-run."Remember to click 'Buy'!

Christian values are presented in puppet scripts as well as puppeteer responsibilities.

Top-quality puppet sketches based on stories from the Old Testament Sunday School, VBS, children's church, or individual use.

Dennis Regling has written a number of two puppet skits. These scripts are great for use in churches or at home with your children. Helping Children Learn, Love and Live the Word of God TWO PUPPET CHRISTIAN SCRIPTS contains 23 scripts that are fun for all ages. Each skit is five to seven minutes in length, presents clear Biblical truth with humor that both young and old enjoy, and involves only two characters. The stories are brief, simple, and easy to use for Children's Church, Sunday School, VBS, Bible Clubs, AWANAS, and other events. They're even fun to use in family devotions! TABLE OF CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION NOW THAT'S A BIG PROBLEM A POUNDING HEADACHE Judges 4 BECKY IS AFRAID FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS PEER PRESSURE KING ELMER WHAT'S INSIDE? THE GOLDEN RULE WALK BY FAITH AFRAID OF THE DARK HIDE & SEEK WHERE IS YOUR FOCUS? DECISIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES ELMER FINDS WISDOM LIES HURT EVERYONE LIVING LIKE HANNAH LUCKY CHARMS Joshua 6 MOSES AND BIGFOOT NO NO NOAH RED THREAD AGREEMENT Judges 2 THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS WHEN GOD COMES TO DINNER WORDS OF WISDOM ABOUT THE AUTHOR

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The late, beloved Rachel Held Evans answers many children's first question about God in this gorgeous picture book, fully realized by her friend Matthew Paul Turner, the bestselling author of When God Made You. Children who are introduced to God, through attending church or having loved ones who speak about God, often have a lot of questions, including this ever-popular one: What is God like? The late Rachel Held Evans loved the Bible and loved showing God’s love through the words and pictures found in that ancient text. Through these pictures from the Bible, children see that God is like a shepherd, God is like a star, God is like a gardener, God is like the wind, and more. God is a comforter and support. And whenever a child is unsure, What Is God Like? encourages young hearts to “think about what makes you feel safe, what makes you feel loved, and what makes you feel brave. That's what God is like.”