{"product_id":"to-know-his-name","title":"To Know His Name","description":"\u003cp\u003eVBS is about to begin, and Maddie is determined to keep everything organized. Nametags, markers, snack counts, supplies, she has a system for all of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, Jax, Nora, and Tucker are not exactly helping the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJax keeps turning serious moments into jokes. Nora notices things nobody else sees. Tucker is wearing too many nametags, asking snack-related theological questions, and somehow getting tape stuck to himself. Together, they stumble their way through the week, opening one name card each night from a box labeled\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“To Know His Name.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive skits in total, each short skit introduces one name of God, one Bible story, and one truth children can carry with them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbba — Our Father\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJesus welcomes children close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJehovah Tsidkenu — Our Righteousness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are made right with God by His mercy, not by showing off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJehovah Jireh — Our Provider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGod knows what we need and provides enough for today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdonai Tza’ot — Lord of Hosts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the battle is too big for us, God is not outnumbered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYHWH — I AM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGod is holy, eternal, present, and near.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a recurring closing line, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“When we know His name, we learn His heart”,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this five-part VBS skit series gives churches a memorable opening moment for each night of VBS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-index=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-id=\"89e3281f-cd30-4791-b1c4-e84c5caafa20\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kaya-chat-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBible references:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMark 10:13–16; Luke 18:9–14; Exodus 16:1–18; 2 Chronicles 20:1–30; Exodus 3:1–15; John 18:1–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual nightly Bible stories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday — Abba, our Father\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBible story: Let the Children Come to Me\u003cbr\u003eReference: Mark 10:13–16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonday — Jehovah Tsidkenu, our righteousness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBible story: Pharisee and tax collector\u003cbr\u003eReference: Luke 18:9–14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday — Jehovah Jireh, our provider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBible story: Manna and quail\u003cbr\u003eReference: Exodus 16:1–18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday — Adonai Tza’ot, Lord of Hosts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBible story: Jehoshaphat\u003cbr\u003eReference: 2 Chronicles 20:1–30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday — YHWH, I AM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBible stories: Burning bush and Jesus’ arrest\u003cbr\u003eReferences: Exodus 3:1–15; John 18:1–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 actors, plus 1 optional adult role\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast list:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADDIE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeen helper. Organized, responsible, slightly anxious when things do not go according to plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJAX:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFunny, energetic kid or teen helper. Uses humor when he feels unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNORA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuiet, observant, thoughtful. Notices what others miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUCKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYounger child. Literal, hungry, honest, and unintentionally funny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMR. PETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptional adult helper, custodian, or retired Sunday School teacher. Calm, kind, and practical. His lines may be reassigned to Maddie or Nora if only 4 actors are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinimum: 4\u003cbr\u003eMaximum: 5\u003cbr\u003eFlexible cast: 4–5 performers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 2–3 minutes per skit\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 12–15 minutes total if performed as a complete series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVBS check-in table, church hallway, supply area, or opening assembly space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClipboard, nametags, markers, snack box or supply box, and a box\/envelope\/binder labeled “To Know His Name,” containing five name cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSample Script\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSunday — Abba: Our Father\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScene opens at the VBS registration table. MADDIE is carrying a clipboard, a stack of nametags, and several markers. She is trying very hard to keep everything organized.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADDIE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOkay. Nametags here. Markers here. Allergy stickers here. Nobody touch the allergy stickers unless you are allergic to something—or responsible for someone who is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJAX strolls in wearing a crooked nametag.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJAX:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat if I'm allergic to boring instructions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADDIE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen you're going to have a very difficult week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJAX:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlready feeling symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNORA enters and quietly begins helping straighten the table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNORA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaddie, where do you want the extra name cards?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADDIE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlphabetical... no... by grade... wait... leaders separate from kids. Preschool separate from everyone because last year somebody named a glue stick \"Kevin.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTUCKER wanders in with several nametags stuck to his shirt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUCKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI found extras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADDIE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTucker... why are you wearing six nametags?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUCKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn case I forget who I am.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJAX:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHonestly... that's planning ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADDIE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease take them off. Carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTUCKER attempts to remove one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUCKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis one is part of me now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADDIE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCould you just stand over there for one minute? I need to get everything ready before the kids come in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUCKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut... I \u003cem\u003eam\u003c\/em\u003e one of the kids coming in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA brief silence. NORA notices Tucker's expression.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNORA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaybe he could help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADDIE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe has nametags on his elbows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUCKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly one elbow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJAX notices a decorated box sitting on the table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJAX:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat's this?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADDIE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCareful. That's for this week's theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJAX:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt says... \"To Know His Name.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUCKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI already know my name. Most of it is stuck to my shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNORA opens the box and removes the first card.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNORA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTonight's card says... \"Abba—Our Father.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUCKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbba? Like the music group?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJAX:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy aunt cleans the whole house whenever those songs come on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADDIE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot that ABBA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNORA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJesus used this word when He talked about His Father. It's a family word. 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