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“The Bridge That Saved Us”
🎬 Scene:
A puppet stage with a painted backdrop of the New River Gorge Bridge, river below, and hills on either side. A sign reads: “Live from Almost Heaven!”
🗣️ Script Highlights
🎤 Ralph the Reporter:
“Welcome, folks! I’m Ralph the Reporter, and today we’re crossing over into stories of rescue, reunion, and raccoon heroics! Let’s start with Granny Grace—Granny, what was life like before the bridge?”
🐢 Granny Grace:
“Well, Ralph, back then winter roads were slipperier than a banana peel at a penguin party. We didn’t travel unless it was life or death. And sometimes… it was.”
🎤 Ralph:
“Yikes! And now?”
🐢 Granny Grace:
“Now I visit my grandkids, go to church, and even get pizza in a snowstorm. That bridge gave us back our winters.”
🦝 Richie Raccoon:
“One night, I saw a car parked on the bridge. Fog everywhere. I felt something was wrong. I ran. I found a man ready to jump. I called for help. Deputies came. We saved him.”
🎤 Ralph:
“Richie, you’re a hero!”
🦝 Richie:
“Nah. I was just on the bridge. The real hero? The one who built it.”
🐑 Lena the Lamb:
“I was rafting. We flipped. I got swept away. I thought I was gone. But someone grabbed me. I didn’t even see his face.”
🦁 Pastor Paws:
“That’s how grace works, Lena. You don’t always see it coming. But it never lets go.”
🌉 Voice of the Bridge (Jesus):
“I am the bridge. I span the chasm between fear and freedom. Between danger and delight. Between death and life. Cross over. I will carry you.”
🎤 Ralph (closing):
“Well folks, we’ve heard it all—from icy roads to river rescues. But one thing’s clear: this bridge isn’t just steel and stone. It’s a symbol. A sermon. A Savior.”
🎶 Optional Ending Song (Group):
🎵 “Jesus is the Bridge, strong and wide, He carries us to the other side. From fear to faith, from sin to save, He holds us close, When we believe and trust in Him and his holy ways.” 🎵
🎭 Puppet Show:
“The Bridge That Saved Us”
🧵 What’s Included:
- Full Puppet Script – With dialogue, stage directions, and spiritual reflections
- Character Cutout Ideas – Simple puppet designs for each character
- Stage Design Tips – How to create a gorge, bridge, and river backdrop
- Devotional Reflection Page – Scripture, discussion questions, and prayer
- Coloring Page – Featuring the bridge, characters, and key verse
- Bonus Song Sheet – “Jesus Is the Bridge” lyrics with hand motions
🧑🎤 Character Cutout Ideas:
- Ralph the Reporter – Sock puppet squirrel with a paper microphone
- Granny Grace – Turtle puppet with glasses and a shawl
- Richie Raccoon – Paper puppet with a flashlight and patrol vest
- Lena the Lamb – Soft lamb puppet with a life vest
- Pastor Paws – Lion puppet with a Bible and gentle eyes
- The Bridge (Voice Only) – Use echo effect or deep voice offstage
🎨 Stage Design Tips:
- Use a cardboard box or tri-fold board as your stage
- Paint or draw the New River Gorge Bridge across the center
- Add cotton ball clouds, blue paper river, and green hills
- Label one side “Danger” and the other “Delight” to match your maze activity
📖 Devotional Reflection Page:
Theme: Jesus is the bridge between fear and faith
Scripture: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you…” —Isaiah 43:2
Questions:
- What does a bridge do?
- How has Jesus helped you cross from fear to safety?
- Who in your life has been a “bridge” for you?
Prayer:
“Thank You, Jesus, for being strong when we feel weak. Thank You for carrying us across the storms. Help us trust You when the path is scary. Amen.”
🎶 Bonus Song: “Jesus Is the Bridge”
🎵 “Jesus is the Bridge, strong and wide, He carries us to the other side. From fear to faith, from sin to save, He holds us close, When we believe and trust in Him and his holy ways.” 🎵
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Add hand motions like “bridge arms,” “walking feet,” and “hugging arms” for younger kids!
Susan Barker Nikitenko 2025© nmrmpmkbpbANNABENMBMPGEORGPASTOR #25
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