Captain Munch Series of Worship Lessons Lesson Five Captain Munch Man Overboard Disappears Part 2

Suggestions for Theme Decorations Rope, boat prop, inner tubes, life jackets, net, fishing pole, small pool, pictures of boats, sailor hats for workers, blue or yellow jackets or vest for workers, inflatable water objects (whales), sand in small containers, shells, binoculars. If you do not have a boat for the skit, use four chairs to sit in like a car front and back and a mop for an oar. You can also just prop up a board to the chairs for a boat. Theme Characters Announcer (Silly hat and horn), Captain Munch (Sailor hat and white vest), Berry Muffin (Blue and white Polka dot vest and hat), Raspberry Raul (Red polka dot hat and vest), and Sailor Lynch (Sailor hat and carries a toy fishing pole). You can have the teens do the opening or use adults, childrens workers or parents. Game Prop for Treasure from the Word Bible Memory Boxes of Captain Crunch cereal, a treasure box, treasures (Marbles or small plastic sea animals, or shells). Instructions: The cereal is all dumped inside the treasure box. Place the small prizes in the cereal. The kids will sift through the cereal to redeem a prize.
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Large patchwork quilt made from material or paper. Game Prop for Golden Instructions from the Word Lessons Put a small amount of sand enough to cover the bottom of a small pool and place coins in the sand. Kids will use this to catch a coin with their feet. You can buy some cool coins at a dollar store. I found some at the dollar tree that were large gold coins. Music: High Seas Expedition Sing & Play Splash Music DVD (Group) can be ordered from: churchpartner.com. Use music at beginning and end of sessions. Lesson One suggestions and helps for the teacher Suggestions for the Teacher: Scripture Reading for Study: Jonah 2-3 Memory Verse: When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened. . (Jonah 13:10) Snack Idea: Fish sticks & fries Craft Idea: Fisher of Men Door Hanger (see below) Time for Music: Three songs from suggested DVD Now Lets Begin! (All kids assembled together) Announcer: Ahoy! Danger ahead. This ship hit whale zone. Fasten those seat belts. Man in trouble! (Blows horn).. Ahoy! Danger.man overboard! (Blows horn again!) (All kids must be seated. You may have them all put on their paper sailor hat and life jackets pretend and get real quiet) You may be able get hats from Steak-N-Shake. (Blows horn)..Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal aboarrrrrrrrrrrrrd! All aboard! (Blows horn again! (Exits) Captain Munch: I have not seen any sight of Sailor Lynch. (Peering with binoculars) Berry Muffin: (Muffled) Did you say you see sailor Lynch? (Eating her muffin apparently really enjoying it, too) Captain Munch: I SAID, I have not seen the sight of Sailor Lynch? Berry Muffin: Are there any whales out there?

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Captain Munch: Well, there are not any right now. If you can take a minute away from that bag of muffins, you can see here. Take a look (Hands over the binoculars) Berry Muffin: I am just finishing my breakfast. (Closes bag) Now what was that you said? Captain Munch: I SAID..no.I will not repeat myself. Is that all you do is eat muffins. Dont you ever eat pancakes or waffles? Berry Muffin: The last time I ate something different was the first, and last time I made an omelet. It was overcooked and crisp, but I put a lot of catsup on it, and it was not bad at all. These muffins are better, though. Mmm good! (Raspberry Raul enters singing) Raspberry Raul: Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue; somewhere over the rainbow is lost Sailor Lynch. Captain Munch: You mean under the rainbow. But I do not see any rainbow! Raspberry Raul: (Continues singing) Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue somewhere under the rainbow we will find Sailor Lynch. Berry Muffin: I dont think it is a good time for your singing just now, Raspberry. Captain Munch: I think I see him! Raspberry Raul: (Whistles) Just whistle a little song.and you get out, as you jig out. Berry Muffin: You are nuts, Raspberry. You cant sing your way through everything, you know wont work. Captain Munch: (Hollers) Go get the rope. We have to get ready to pull him in. Berry Muffin: Whats happening? I dont see anybody out there. Captain Munch: Where is he? He needs our help. How does he keep disappearing from sight? Berry Muffin: There he is.I see him.I see him. He is swimming this way. Captain Munch: We are all going to have to work hard to haul him on board. This wind is not helping any either. We may need to throw over a lifejacket. Raspberry Raul: Oh dear! What are we going to do?

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Captain Munch: Sailor Lynch.are you down there? Berry Muffin: I dont think he can hear us. Captain Munch: God, please help us to rescue Sailor Lynch. We need your help right now. Raspberry Muffin: God is working it seems..He is getting closer. Berry Muffin: Where did he go again? I cant see him. Captain Munch: (Bows head) Dear God, please help us bring Sailor Lynch to safety. We need your help right now. In Jesus name, Amen. Berry Muffin: I hear him.he hollered out. Captain Munch: (Throws a rope or a ball of yarn and hollers) Here, Lynch..here over here.. Sailor Lynch: I am too weak to hold on. Captain Munch: You can do it, you can. Come on. Help me out here..lets pull him in. Berry Muffin: Whew! He looks as wet as a fish. Captain Munch: Thank you, God! Lets take a look at him. Get some blankets and some dry clothes. Raspberry Raul: (Sings) God answers prayer in the morning, God answer prayer in the afternoon and God answers prayer in the evening. All: So keep you hear in tune (Sing) Captain Munch: He sure does! I agree with you for once Raspberry muffin. Help us get him dry for right now. Raspberry Raul: Sure thing! God is good. Everyone: All the time. (Exit) Announcer: Ahoy! Man rescued overboard. Watch those water danger orange cones. Fasten those seat belts. (Blows horn).. Ahoy! Watch those danger zones! (Blows horn again!)

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SMALL GROUPS This is 4 groups that may rotate. The times can be adjusted to meet your needs. Kids can be divided into 4 small groups or you can do the Bible lesson all together with music and the craft, snack, and scripture in three separate stations. Golden Instructions from the Word Station (30 minutes) Man Overboard Bible Message/Lesson Suggestion: Present the lesson using good voice inflection and try not to read it, rather tell it. Wear a captain, sailor, or fish hat and act out the motions as you speak. Introduction: Ask, What is the biggest fish you have ever seen? Allow them to share responses. Then say, do you think you could fit inside of that fish? Say, "We are going to hear a story about a man who was swallowed by a fish." This is a true story that happened many years ago before Jesus came to the earth as a baby. In our lesson last week, God told Jonah to go to Nineveh and preach to the people. However, Jonah did not want to go so he got on a boat headed for Tarshish. While he was on this boat, God cause a hugh storm to come upon them. The men were frightened and decided to draw straws to see who was the cause of this frightening weather. The short lot fell on Jonah. Jonah told the men the truth about himself and that they needed to throw him overboard. The men did not want to do this, but thought it was best to do what Jonah said if they had any hope for survival. When they did this, God caused the storm to cease and they were in awe. They all worshipped God due to this. In the meantime, God caused a whale to come along and swallow Jonah. New Lesson: Then, Jonah prayed (Fold hands in prayer or even kneel) to God in heaven from the belly of the large fish. He prayed: Oh Help me, God! Please hear my prayer for I have sinned. I hate it in this stinky fish among all this seaweed. Please get me out of here, and I will do what you want me to do. I will obey you this time. Help me oh, God. (Raise hands) I will truly do what you say! Then, God caused the fish to vomit Jonah up (Burp sound) on the seashore. Now, Jonah this is your second chance (Hold up two fingers): "Go (Get up) to the big wicked city of Nineveh and tell the people about me. (Hold Bible) They need to turn their hearts towards me. I want to help them. So Jonah started off (Begin walking) walking toward the city of Nineveh, He walked and walked. It took him a long time to get there. (Spread arms). It took Jonah (Hold up three fingers) three days to get where God wanted him to go. When Jonah got to the city, he preached (Hold Bible and wave arm), He told them God was going to destroy the city (Big clap of hands). The people of Nineveh listened (Hands over ears), and turned to God (Shake head up and down). The King called for a fast all over the whole city to show their repentance. He called for everyone to do the same.
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The king (Put on a crown) of Nineveh, took off his royal robes (Throw crown down), dressing in burlap. (Show some burlap) and sat down in the dirt. (Sit on floor legs crossed) Next, (Get back up) he made a proclamation throughout Nineveh, that no one could drink any water (Hold up cup of water), or eat any food food (Hold up slice of bread). Everyone (Sweep arms for everyone) was called to (Turn around), turn away (Turn back around) from their sin (Write sin on the board) Who knows? (Hands gestured outward and raise shoulders) Maybe, God will change his mind about what he is going to do and forgive us! (Raise arms high on live) God looked down from heaven and saw (Put on glasses) there earnestness and how they were sorrow for their sin, and He changed his mind about what He was going to do. God is a merciful God! (Message Bible reference)

Questions for Discussion (Allow several children to respond to each question) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. How do you think Jonah felt in the belly of the whale? Why do you think God caused this to happen? In what ways does God try to get out attention? Write answers on the board. How do you think God feels when we will not listen? How do you your parents feel when you do not listen to their advice? In what ways can we listen to God? Write answers on the board.

Allow all the children to find a golden coin in the sand box to take with them if they answer a question or participate. Tell them it is a reminder of the treasure that we find in knowing Jesus as our personal Savior, and how he will help us to obey him. They are to find this with their bare toes (No hands allowed) Watch the fun! Treasure from the Word Station (30 minutes) (Scripture Memorization) 1. Lay out the Bible verse that they can begin coloring in the letters as they arrive. Put a bible out for each child on the table. Say: When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened. (Jonah 13:10) 2. Model read the scripture verse for the children. 3. Next, read all together. Tell them what page where the verse is found. 4. Finally, ask a couple of children if they would like to read it all by themselves to the class. Say: God is all-knowing. He sees everything that happens in our lives. He knows when we are lying and when we are being honest. He knows when we act one way and do something else. He knows when we hide things under our beds, or when we do a good job cleaning out the closet. He knows when we go to church, or when we stay home to
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watch TV instead. He knows everything. He knows when we study for a test or when we go and act like we have studied making a low grade. He knows everything about us the good and the bad. Yet, God loves us just the same. It does make his sad when we do not do the right thing. God was not pleased with Jonah and he wanted to teach him a lesson. He caused the big fish to swallow him. When Jonah decided to obey God, then he caused the whale to spit him on the shore. Evil is the things we do that are sinful. When we repent of our sins, God will forgive us, and we will go to heaven someday. God forgave Jonah and used him to help the people turn from their sins. 5. Give each child a copy to take home. See below for a copy to send home with them. 6. Pass out the WORD BANK lesson. Give a sticker or treat when completed. 7. Play the following jeopardy game if there is time. Extra: Fill in the missing letters. Instructions: Place a large quilt (single bed size) that is made in 8.5 X 11 square pieces on the wall. Tape to each material square, a sheet of paper that will say at random these words on the back side that the kids cannot see: Say the verse and dig for gold. Allow the kids one at a time to select a square and turn it over. If it says say the verse, they must say the verse. If it says dig for gold let them fish through the treasure chest and find a prize to take home, or give them a sticker. I use a plastic fish container with candy in it. You can keep the same squares to use over weekly. Give smaller children the whale. You will need to make dots and spell JONAH for them to connect. Sea Snack Station (30 minutes or less) Fish sticks and fries. Have prepared ready in advance. Allow the children to serve themselves and select a couple fish sticks and fries. Provide napkins. They need to be polite in line and wait their turn. Be sure to teach these good manners.

Craft Fun Station (30 minutes) Fisher of Men Door Hanger. Print copies of the whale using cardstock. Provide each child a whale. Allow them to trace the whale on a blue foam sheet. Provide safety scissors for younger children. Cut out. Using a hole puncher make a hole in the mouth of the fish. Provide a string to tie in the hole. The children will be able to take home and hang on their front door or bedroom door. Write on it in marker Jesus Saves Provide stickers to add to the blue foam. Additional: coloring pages provided if needed.

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Memory Verse When God saw what they did and how they turned from their
evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened. (Jonah 13:10)

Memory Verse: When God saw what they did and how they turned from
their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened. (Jonah 13:10)

Memory Verse: When God saw what they did and how they turned from their
evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened. (Jonah 13:10)

Memory Verse: When God saw what they did and how they turned from their
evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened. (Jonah 13:10)

Cut out the verses into strips and give one to each child

COLOR THE SCRIPTURE VERSE

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what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had
(Jonah 13:10)
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FILL IN THE BLANKS

Word Bank: evil, God, not, did, destruction, Jonah
When _________________ saw what they _________________ and how they turned from their _____________________ ways, he relented and did ______________________ bring on them the ______________________ he had threatened. (________________ 13:10)
Check the boxes below as you complete for your prize

______ Read the verse to a friend beside you. ______ Say the verse to your teacher. ______ Write the verse on the back of this paper. ______ Count how many letter h you see and write on the blank _______ ______ Count how many letter t you see and write on the blank _______ ______ Draw the fish that swallowed Jonah in the box below.

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Figure 1 Pattern for Fish Door Hanger

Use a piece of foam and trace fish on foam then cut out. Punch a hole in fish nose to tie a string around. Hang on door.

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Figure 2 Google Search Color the Picture Connect the dots to spell J-O-N-A-H

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Fill in the Missing Letters

1. Where did Jonah pray to God from? ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

2. How many days was Jonah in the whale? ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

3. What city did God tell Jonah to go to? ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __ __

4. How many days did it take to walk across the city of Nineveh? ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

5. When Jonah preached to the people of Nineveh, what did the king dress in? ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

6. The King declared a fast and would not allow the people to drink any? ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

7. The king would not allow the people to eat any ___ ___ ___ ___

8. God saw the people were sorry and he decided not to do them what he had ___ ___ ___ ___ he was going to do.

9. How does God feel when we do not listen to Him? ___ ___ ___
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Fill in the Blank Answers: Whale, three, Nineveh, three, burlap, water, food, said, sad

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