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Day 1

Character : Nemo

Character Overview: Curious and Impressionable. Living a sheltered life, Nemo brimswith the excitement of starting school and finally seeing the wonders of the Great BarrierReef. He yearns for adventure, and as fate takes him far from home, he learns he iscapable of doing great things.

Bible Point of the Day: Take a Chance

Bible Story Time : Jesus Tells Peter to Follow Him (Mark 1:16-1:20)

Something to think about: There was a time when Peter thought he was ready foranything. He wasn't. Jesus told him so. Peter argued with Jesus. Jesus was right, of course.But Peter has been humbled by his own failure and now realizes that the course of

discipleship begins with humility. He is ready to follow, even if his path will lead to hisown death in a way similar to Jesus. In fact, Jesus lets Peter know that his future is directlytied to the crucifixion of his Lord. Yet Jesus still says to him, "Follow me!" You and I don'tknow exactly what the future holds, but Jesus looks at us and asks us to follow, even if itmeans a Cross. Let's follow!

Crafts: Sailboat Craft? Like Peter and Nemo, the sailboat represents the start to ajourney untold. With the wind in your sails you never know where youll end up.Decorating the sail in the theme of taking a chance to start a new adventure.

Games: Bobbing for Nemo Even though Nemo has gone on an adventure, lets see if we

can find him in this kiddy pool. Needed: Small kiddy pool with water, sponges with cutouts or something that wont get soggy in water: see link :

http://family.go.com/crafts/craft-927616-bobbing-for-nemo-t/?cmp=SYN-DIS_Dcom_FindingNemo_Activities_BobbingForNemo_Fcom

Snack: Blue Jello with fish on top : see link:

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OIfI4AP52oHwBg&ved=0CDkQ9QEwAg&dur=41

Music: Hymn: I will Follow Him
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Day 2

Characters: Marlin and Dory

Character Overviews: Marlinstruggles with his inability to let go of Nemo as his son begins

school. He must try to find in himself the courage, wisdom, and faith needed to search theunpredictable ocean to bring his boy home - the very characteristics he needs to allow his son to

learn and grow. Only when will he truly find Nemo. Dory is the aquatic Good Samaritan whooffers to help Marlin on his journey to find his son. She is certainly an odd partner for such a

quest, but her optimism proves an invaluable quality to help Father overcome the impossible. To

Dory, the glass is always half-full.

Bible Point of the Day: Have Faith in Others

Bible Story Time: Upon this Rock (Matthew 16:17-19)

Things to think about: We trust the apostles' witness, not just because they wereeyewitnesses of Jesus' life and resurrection, but also because God has revealed the truthabout Jesus to them. In a world of authority and opinions, we are called to obey theseteachings and recognize their authority because they are from God. So like the earlyChristians, we look to the authoritative word of Scripture to be our basis for authority aswe are guided by the Holy Spirit to use it appropriately in our lives.

Crafts: Rock Painting: Jesus is our rock, by painting a small rock we can use it as areminder we are always grounded and have a solid foundation.

Games: Seaweed Tangle: Spin on Red Rover where the teams must be strong like a rockand not break apart. Just like Peter, who was Jesus rock.

Snacks: Pudding with Crushed Cookies: The crushed cookies represent broken rocks andthe pudding represents the Holy Spirit that binds us and the rocks together to keep usstrong.

Music: Continue learning I will Follow Him. Start learning You Are My All And All


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Day 3

Character: Bruce

Character Overview: A shark that is willing to turn on the knick of a cut of blood.

Bible Point of the Day: Do The Right Thing

Bible Story Time: Deny me Three times (Matthew 26: 31-35)(Matthew 26: 69-75)

Something to think about: Confessing Jesus as Lord and pledging our allegiance to him isnot difficult when we are around church people in church settings doing church things.But loyalty is a little more difficult to come by when the world around you is antagonisticand hostile. Our intentions and commitments may be clothed in valor, but in the face ofcruel opposition, commitment of any kind may be hard to find. Such is the way of ficklehumans. Such is the way sometimes; I am ashamed to admit, for me.Just as Jesus had warned, Peter's resolve melts under pressure, hostility, andmisunderstanding. Would mine? When the true test comes, Peter denies him, Judasbetrays him, and all the other apostles forsake him and run away in fear. Would I do thesame?

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Day 4

Characters: Crush and Nigel

Character Overviews: Crush encounters Marlin and Dory, he's more than happy to help them

find their way, provided they can hold on for the wildest ride of their lives. Nigel helps Marlinand Dory to find Nemo. Both Crush and Nigel are good Samaritans.

Bible Point of the Day: Help Others in Need?

Bible Story Time: Who Will Carry His Cross? - Matthew 27:32-34

Something to Think About: Forced to carry his cross! Simon was forced to carry Jesus'cross. But what about us? Are we forced to carry Jesus' cross? Is it something we have todo? Didn't Jesus say, "Unless you take up your cross and follow me you cannot be mydisciple"? I don't know about you, but I don't feel forced to carry Jesus' cross. It is an

honor. Yes, sometimes it is difficult to be his disciple. Yes, sometimes it is hard to carryhis cross when those around me don't believe and belittle my faith. Yes, sometimes itwould be easier if I didn't hear his call in my heart. But when I think of all that he wentthrough for me, when I think that it was on the cross that he suffered for my sins, when Irealize that he felt the blows from the rod and the sting of the thorns and the indignity ofhis mocking so that my sin and my shame could be banished, then it is an honor to beidentified with his cross. So whether it's dying with Christ in baptism, or dying to myflesh each day, or it's putting to death the misdeeds in my body, I gladly take up his crossand follow him.

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Day 5

Character: Gill

Character Overview: He is the leader of an eclectic gang of tropical fish, who hang on his every

word and are drawn to his magnetic personality. This tough, scarred, one-finned fish was raisedin the ocean, but was taken at a young age to live in a tank. Surrounded by fish that have spent

their entire lives in the box, Gill alone feels the pull to be free. Though he dreams of one daybreaking out and returning to the ocean, his failed escape attempts have broken his spirit. With

Nemo's arrival to the tank, Gill is inspired again to find a way back to the sea.

Bible Point of the Day: We Must Have Hope

Bible Story Time: A Great Gift, A New Day - Matthew 28: 1-6

Something to Think About: "Don't be afraid!" Aren't those beautiful words? Remember

what it was like when you were a child and a parent would tell you those words, tuck youinto bed, pull the covers up, and kiss you goodnight. Wouldn't it be great if you couldhear those words again? The message of Jesus' resurrection is this: "Don't be afraid!""Don't be afraid; I've been there and come out on the other side victoriously!""Don't be afraid; the sting has been taken out of death and it cannot defeat you!""Don't be afraid; your life matters and what you do counts!"Listen closely and you can hear our Father say, "Don't be afraid; my Son and your olderbrother Jesus has conquered death. All death can do is bring you home!""Don't be afraid; Jesus has risen from the dead just as he said he would!"

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