Based on Luke 8:22-25

Preparation:  If possible, designate an area large enough where all children can sit and pretend to be disciples in a boat on the Sea of Galilee.  

Instructions:  When the boys and girls hear you say “the disciples rowed and rowed and rowed”, they are to make rowing motions. (Demonstrate.)

One day Jesus and his disciples got in a boat.  Jesus was tired and laid down.  They were all going to cross the lake, so the disciples rowed and rowed and rowed.

Soon Jesus fell asleep.  The disciples rowed and rowed and rowed.

Suddenly, clouds covered the sky until it was dark.  The disciples rowed and rowed and rowed. 

It started to rain.  The disciples rowed and rowed and rowed. 

The storm got worse.  Lightening flashed in the sky.  Loud thunder boomed.  The disciples rowed and rowed and rowed.

The boat rocked back and forth. The waves rose higher and higher.  Water splashed into the boat.  They rowed and rowed and rowed.

The disciples were really scared.  More water came into the boat.  They were afraid the boat would tip over and they would all end up in the water.

They woke Jesus and said: “Master!  Save us!  We’re going to drown!”

When Jesus sat up, He saw the dark clouds and lightning. He heard the thunder. He felt the boat rocking, and He saw how afraid His disciples were.

Jesus told the wind, “Silence!” and the waves, “Quiet down.”

Immediately, the wind stopped blowing. All the dark clouds disappeared. The sea became quiet and still again.

Jesus looked at His friends. “Why were you so afraid?” He asked them. “Didn’t you know I would take care of you?”

The disciples talked among themselves. “Who is this Man?” they asked each other. “Even the winds and the waves obey Him. He must be the Son of God.”
SONG: “Jesus Can” from Miracle Mud album.  (Click on song title to hear a clip.)