Weeds and Worries

Sower and the Seed Series - Day 4

Even good seeds need care—Jesus helps us deal with the weeds that threaten our growth.

Tomato Row is under attack! In this laugh-filled skit, Petunia is trying to grow picture-perfect tomatoes—but the weeds have other plans. Wanda Weed is snarky, Doubty Dandelion is full of what-ifs, and Rocky Root has had enough of the drama. Meanwhile, Daisy Bloom brings the scoop as the garden crew learns a big lesson: even good things can struggle if we don’t deal with distractions, worry, and sin.

• Day 1 - Let's Grow Something Great
• Day 2 - Seeds on the Run
• Day 3 - Rocks Don't Grow, But God Can!
• Day 4 - Weeds and Worries
• Day 5 - The Harvest Celebration
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With humor, heart, and a whole lot of blushing tomatoes, this Day 4 skit reminds kids that Jesus helps us pull the weeds and keep growing strong in faith.

Cast: 6

• Daisy Bloom – Cheerful GNN field reporter
• Rocky Root – Sarcastic and wise potato
• Benny the Bee – Energetic and always helpful
• Fern the Frog – Reflective and kind
• Petunia – Glamorous but determined gardener
• Wanda Weed – Snarky weed who loves to cause trouble (Could include several kids as weeds)
• Doubty Dandelion – Nervous weed who spreads worry

Biblical Reference: Matthew 13:7, 22

Run-Time: Approximately 8-10 minutes

Sample Script

(Lights up on Petunia hoeing a garden row marked “Tomato Row.” She’s covered in dirt and clearly frustrated.)

Petunia: (wiping brow) Growing tomatoes was supposed to be simple. Delicious. Instagrammable! But these weeds are ruining my vibe—and possibly my crop.

(She chops at a stubborn weed with her hoe. It laughs and ducks.)

Wanda: Oh come now, Petunia. Weeds add character! Besides, your tomatoes seem embarrassed enough already.

Petunia: What?

Wanda: (mock whisper) Why do you think the tomato’s always blushing?

Tammy the Tomato: (popping up nervously from behind a vine) Um... well, it’s mostly because everyone keeps staring. And asking if I’m blushing. Or sunburned. Or hiding ketchup secrets.

Petunia: Oh Tammy! You’re doing great—don’t let Wanda get to you.

Tammy: I’m trying, but it’s a lot of pressure. Everyone wants me ripe and radiant. I’m just trying to hold it together on the vine.

(Enter Daisy Bloom with her trusty mic.)

Daisy: Hello again, garden fans! Daisy Bloom with GNN, the Garden News Network, reporting live from Tomato Row, where one determined gardener is battling a full-blown weed invasion... and one tomato is battling social anxiety.

(Enter Rocky Root, looking unimpressed, leaning on his rake.)

Rocky: Tomatoes blushing, huh? Must be sunburn or shame. Or both. Told her: mulch early, weed often, and quit singing lullabies to her produce.

Petunia: Those lullabies were therapeutic!

(Enter Benny the Bee, zipping across with a tiny watering can.)

Benny: I brought hydration! Tomatoes love water. Also... I may have spritzed Wanda again. Oopsies!

Wanda: (flicking water off leaves) I’m going to start charging for emotional damage.

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