ABOUT CAPTAIN MUNCH SAILING EXPEDITION VBS THEME

Captain Munch is a sailor who enjoys traveling. He has a crew: Raspberry Raul, Blueberry Muffin and Sailor Lynch who travel with him. The lessons include: Jonah and the Whale, The Disciples Big Catch, Jesus Walks on the Water, Jesus Sleeps in the Storm. Memory Verses include
1.But Jesus immediately said to them: Take courage! It is I. Dont be afraid. Matthew 14:27 (NIV)
2.Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm. At this the men greatly feared the LORD. (Jonah 1:15-16a) 3.He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters. and all was calm. Luke 8:24 4.He told them, "Throw the net out on the right side of the boat, and you'll catch some." So they threw the net out and were unable to pull it in because so many fish were in it. (Gods Word) John 21:6

This theme includes: Drama, bible lesson, riddles for kids, music all done during assembly time; A memory verse which is taught in the scripture station along with games and activities, suggestions for snacks, suggestions for craft time, games for when they finish their

snacks, a suggested DVD and where to order it from for the music station.

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 large board to the chairs for a boat.

Drama Time - Theme Characters (Assembly Time) 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. The drama time is use when all children are assembled in the sanctuary.

Game Prop for Treasure from the Word (Assembly Time) 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. Large patchwork quilt made from material or paper to hang on wall in Scripture Station. You can also use a jeapordy created using power point for this rather than a quilt.

Game Prop for Golden Instructions from the Word Lessons (Scripture Station) 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.

RIDDLES FOR KIDS

What is the best way to communicate with a fish ? Drop it a line

What kind of horse can swim underwater without coming up for air ? A seahorse

What part of a fish weighs the most ? It's scales

Why did the lobster blush ? Because the sea weed

Where are most fish found ? Between the head and the tail

What happened to the shark who swallowed a bunch of keys ? He got lockjaw !

Why did the whale cross the road ? To get to the other tide

What fish goes up the river at 100mph ? A motor pike

What did the sardine call the submarine ? A can of people

What's the difference between a fish and a piano ? You can't tuna fish

Why are sardines the stupidest fish in the sea ? Because they climb into tins, close the lid and leave teh key outside

What happened to the cold jellyfish ? It set

What's the coldest fish in the sea ? A blue whale

What lives in the ocean, is grouchy and hates neighbours ? A hermit crab

What fish only swims at night ? A starfish

Which fish go to heaven when they die ? Angelfish

What kind of fish goes well with ice-cream ? Jellyfish

What game do fish like playing the most ? Name that tuna

What is a dolphin's favorite TV show ? Whale of fortune

Why are gold fish orange ? The water makes them rusty

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