The day started in a little town next to the Sea of Galilee. The book of Matthew is great because it’s all about what Jesus did, who he hung out with, and what people learned from him. Say: Today’s Bible story is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 8. Open your Bible to Matthew 8, and show it to the kids. Have kids sit close together on the floor between the two fans. Lead the children into your room and weave a bit from side to side as you exclaim that the waves are high. There are dark clouds on the horizon, and we don’t want to get caught in a storm at sea. Say: Welcome! Are you ready for a Bible adventure? Huddle the children around you, and say in a hushed voice: I sense rough seas ahead, so let’s stay close together. When the children arrive, have them gather by the door. You’ll operate the other fan during the instant Bible drama. Give your helper a copy of the “ Official Fan Club Cue Card,” and ask your helper to stand near one fan. Set a spray bottle of water beside each fan. You may need to readjust the direction of the fans depending on where kids sit, so allow for adjustments. ![]() Preparationīefore kids arrive, set box fans on both sides of your storytelling area aiming slightly up so they’ll blow directly over the kids. If you purchase Life Savers in rolls, plan to unwrap them ahead of time and store them in a resealable bag. You can save time by using individually wrapped Life Savers for this activity. ![]() ![]() Life Savers candies are available by the bag in individually wrapped packages.
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