Storm at Sea

Matthew 8:23-27;Mark 5:1-17; Luke 8:26-37

 

Welcome

Be Still (for the presence of the Lord)

Celebrations

Prayer

Amazing Grace!                          

Going on a journey with Jesus

(keep fit routine)

Do you want to go on a journey with Jesus?

Push the boat out – pushing hands forward

Row off shore – sit and row

Haul up the sail – stand and pull down hand over hand

Steer the boat – steering wheel action

Wind is rising – whistle

Rock the boat – sway from side to side

Furl the sail – stand and pull down hand over hand

Start bailing – both arms side to side

Hang on! –  hold hands with someone else

Jesus is asleep – snore

Wake him up – shout wakey wakey and shake hands together

Peace be still – stand and spread out hands and say “ Peace be still – follow with silence

Sigh of relief – aaaah!

Sigh of wonder – wow !

Now you have to row the rest of the way across the lake! – sit and row

Do you want to go on another journey with Jesus?  – be here next week!

 

Faithful One, So Unchanging       

Read the story Mark 4:35-41

What Kind Of Man Is This?               

How to sleep in a storm – Trust in Jesus – Quiz

Who would you like to be in the boat?

R.   Matthew who was an accountant

S.    Peter who was a seasoned fisherman

T.    Jesus who was asleep

U.   Thomas who had never been in a boat before

 

When they set out did they expect?

R.   Pleasant sail across the lake

S.    A long hard row across the lake

T.    Thomas to be seasick

U.   A very nasty storm that threatened to sink the boat

 

Why do you think Jesus was asleep?

R.   He was tired

S.    He was not interested in sailing

T.    He wasn’t bothered about his disciples

U.   He knew that he was safe whatever the weather

 

When the storm struck did the disciples?

R.   Sue the boat company

S.    Pray

T.    Panic

U.   Swim for the shore

 

When Jesus was woken up what did he do?

R.   Complain that it was not his problem

S.    Demand a cup of tea

T.    Take command of the weather

U.   Jump overboard and ride ashore on a dolphin

 

STRUU – I’ve got Good News for you, You can’t be saved by yourself, Jesus has done everything to save you and he loves you and never deserts you.

USTRR – man you’ve got problems!

SRUST – Good but expertise is not a guarantee of success

UUTTT – your name is Thomas!

TRUTT – Prayer is asking Jesus for help, among other things

TRUST – best answer

 

Jesus said to his disciples, “Why are you frightened? Have you still no faith?”

If we trust him, then we know he is in control, even when the boat is apparently sinking. If we put our trust in Jesus, our long term prospects are excellent – A place in heaven. In the short and medium term, he has promised to be with us through the Holy Spirit.  So faith takes away the need to be afraid. Jesus can be trusted in every situation.

Jesus, Lover Of My Soul              

Communion

Don't Build Your House  on the Sandyland           

Notices, Coffee, Worksheets, etc.

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