The Ants Go Marching - Lesson 20 of Nursery Rhyme and Silly Songs

The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching one by one,
The little one stops to suck his thumb
And they all go marching down around the town
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching two by two,
The little one stops to tie his shoe
And they all go marching down around the town
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching three by three, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching three by three, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching three by three,
The little one stops to climb a tree
And they all go marching down around the town
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching four by four, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching four by four, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching four by four,
The little one stops to shut the door
And they all go marching down around the town
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching five by five, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching five by five, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching five by five,
The little one stops to take a dive
And they all go marching down around the town
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching six by six, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching six by six, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching six by six,
The little one stops to pick up sticks
And they all go marching down around the town
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching seven by seven, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching seven by seven, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching seven by seven,
The little one stops to go to heaven
And they all go marching down around the town
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching eight by eight, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching eight by eight, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching eight by eight,
The little one stops to shut the gate
And they all go marching down around the town
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching nine by nine, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching nine by nine, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching nine by nine,
The little one stops to scratch his spine
And they all go marching down around the town
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching ten by ten,
The little one stops to say "THE END"
And they all go marching down around the town
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Ecclesiastes 4:12

New King James Version (NKJV)

  Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him.

And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Exodus 3 and Romans 12 (specifically verse 5)

Moses & Aaron to being the Body of Christ

In the case of Moses, he was fearful that he could not do what God wanted him to so God let Aaron, the brother of Moses, do some things for him.  They worked as a team - and God set it up.  In the ants go marching we see that each time one is 'doing work' it is the littlest among the rest.  If we remember that we are the body of Christ and understand that there are no unimportant parts we can do what God has called us to with joy! 

Doe Doe and The Unbreakable Toilet Paper!!




Doe Doe Shows us that when we work together... it is pretty impossible for someone to get through us! And Even BEFORE that - Pastor Derek shows us how it works!!

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Baa Baa Black Sheep - Lesson 19 of Nursery Rhyme and Silly Songs (Billy Button's Birthday)

 

Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full!
One for the master, one for the dame,
And one for the little boy who lives down the lane.

Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full!

2 Corinthians 9:7

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁷ So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

Acts 3 

The lame man at the gate called beautiful

In giving to God we can be like the black sheep and have a happy attitude.. ready to give freely.  When Peter and John came to the lame man laid near the gate called beautiful Peter spoke to him, letting him know that he (Peter) had no riches to give.  He did say that he still had something to give...

 He said he would give what he could.  He reached out and helped the man up - and in that act the man was healed; able to walk and jump and dance.  Our offering.. or gift to God does not HAVE to be money, as much as the church need s money it also needs your time, your love, and your presence.  We can give everyone around us these things and whenever we do - it is much like giving it to God! 

Dee Dee and The Giving Widow!!



Dee Dee shows what it means to give 'more'!

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Hey Diddle Diddle - Lesson 18 of Nursery Rhyme and Silly Songs

 

Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon.
The little dog laughed to see such fun
And the dish ran away with the spoon!

Matthew 19:26

New International Version (NIV)

  Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

1 Kings 18:20-40

Elijah and the Prophets of Baal

There are many impossible things in Hey Diddle Diddle, but we know that our God can do the impossible!  When Elijah went against the prophets of Baal in a 'contest' to have their God take the offering they each offered.. The impossible happened.  Even though there was a drought Elijah 'gave' water onto the alter where fire needed to appear.  The fire not only took the offering but also left the ground dry.  The prophets of Baal even being numbered to 500 could not call this power down!  Our God is the only God.. the God that CAN do the Impossible!

The Lakewood Kids (with Storyteller) presenting Hey Diddle Diddle!!














The Lakewood Kids and The Impossible Contest!!







The Lakewood kids learn how to do something that seems impossible... how is it done.. watch til the end!

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Row Row Row Your Boat - Lesson 17 of Nursery Rhyme and Silly Songs

    

ROW ROW ROW YOUR BOAT,

GENTLY DOWN THE STREAM,

MERRILY MERRILY MERRILY MERRILY

LIFE IS BUT A DREAM.

Colossians 3:23-24

New King James Version (NKJV)

²³ And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, ²⁴ knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for^[a] you serve the Lord Christ.

Acts 16:16-40

Paul and Silas In Prison

Just as in the silly song for this lesson the rowers are 'merrily' doing their work - so did Paul and Silas.  Being sent to prison for casting out a spirit possessing a slave girl, instead of being beaten and giving up, Paul and Silas are praying and singing about God's glory.  God releases them from their bonds, but likely due to their joyous attitudes they stay there and are able to talk and commune with the Jailer's family.. ending with that entire family getting saved and baptized!  God really pulls off miracles and usually never how we would expect it to happen! Be joyous in all that you do! 

The Storyteller presenting Row Row Row Your Boat!!










Doe Doe and The Happy Life Ball!!







Doe Doe & Dee Dee show us a life without God and one that listens to the voice of God.

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Old Mother Hubbard - Lesson 16 of Nursery Rhyme and Silly Songs

    
Old Mother Hubbard
Went to the cupboard
To get her poor doggie a bone,
When she got there
The cupboard was bare
So the poor little doggie had none.

Philippians 4:19

New International Version (NIV)

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

1 Kings 17:7-16

Elijah and The Woman

Old Mother Hubbard likely felt much like the woman in this bible story.  The good thing is that even though there was a drought and it was very possible this woman and her son would die, God stepped in when they were in need.  Their trust in this man of God saved them - and in the end themselves - the boy literally regained his life in the story.  God is amazing and we should truly trust in Him to provide us our needs and not worry about everything around us! 

Mr. Derek talks about when God fed a man by ravens and then the miracles that happened with an old woman and her son.

The Storyteller presenting Old Mother Hubbard!!









Doe Doe and The Water Jug!!







Doe Doe shows us how he keeps from getting thirsty during a show.  As well he introduces the Jug that is used later in the lesson.

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Jack Sprat - Lesson 15 of Nursery Rhyme and Silly Songs

    

Jack Sprat could eat no fat

His wife could eat no lean

And so betwixt the two of them
They licked the platter clean

Jack ate all the lean,
Joan ate all the fat.
The bone they picked it clean,
Then gave it to the cat

Jack Sprat was wheeling,
His wife by the ditch.
The barrow turned over,
And in she did pitch.

Says Jack, "She'll be drowned!"
But Joan did reply,
"I don't think I shall,
For the ditch is quite dry.".

Ezra 8:23

New Living Translation (NLT)

²³ So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.

Daniel 1

Daniel's diet under Babylon

Jack Sprat and His wife each had different diets that they lived by and the Israelite did as well, but when they were under the rule of Babylon they were being forced to eat foods that God had made clear were not 'clean' to eat.  By convincing the ones over them that they could eat just vegetables and drink water and still be strong and healthy God blessed them with knowledge and wisdom that made them very important to the king.  When we fast we are not doing it to be hungry or to lose weight, we do it to give to God to show him our devotion to Him in our lives. Jesus even mentioned how important fasting is when we face a problem that is not easily solved.  God wants you to be strong and healthy, as well as wise and intelligent - do not be afraid to give something up for a little while for that gift to come to you!!

The Storyteller presenting Jack Sprat!!








Doe Doe and The Strong Fasters!!







Doe Doe shows the Lakewood kids what happened with Daniel and his friends when they ate what God wanted them to, instead of doing what was forced upon them!

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - Lesson 14 of Nursery Rhyme and Silly Songs

    Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
     How I wonder what you are.
     Up above the world so high,
     Like a diamond in the sky.

     When the blazing sun is gone,
     When he nothing shines upon,
     Then you show your little light,
     Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.

     Then the traveller in the dark,
     Thanks you for your tiny spark,
     He could not see which way to go,
     If you did not twinkle so.

     In the dark blue sky you keep,
     And often through my curtains peep,
     For you never shut your eye,
     Till the sun is in the sky.

     As your bright and tiny spark,
     Lights the traveller in the dark.
     Though I know not what you are,
     Twinkle, twinkle, little star.

     Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
     How I wonder what you are.
     Up above the world so high,
     Like a diamond in the sky.

     Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
     How I wonder what you are.
     How I wonder what you are.

1 John 2:10

Amplified Bible (AMP)

Whoever loves his brother [believer] abides (lives) in the Light, and in It or in him there is no occasion for stumbling or cause for error or sin.

Matthew 2

The Magi On the Quest For Christ (The Star that was their guide)

A star MOVED to show the WISE men where Christ was.  We should be like that star.  Shining brightly for Christ .. guiding others to Him.  Let us not be ashamed of Christ within us - let us understand that we can be a Star for God.  All of us.. no limits on age or ability! Shine for God! Just like the traveler in the song, we are thankful for the 'star' that guides us to Christ!

The Storyteller presenting Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!!











Pastor Derek and The Covered Light

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