Sails and sailboats make a colorful Rally Day Launch Party theme.
A sailboat in dry dock is a good metaphor about
needing to scrape the barnacles off and rig your sails.
You may have sailboats in your congregation that can be trailered in for your event.
You may also have some toy boats that can be used in a lesson.
Enjoy this "set sail" inspired song for kids
courtesy of the "Faith Through the Roof" software game in which Peter and a young follower arrive in Capernaum just in time to help the man find his way to Jesus.
Here are the lyrics and chords:
We'll Follow the Son
(chords: D, Dsus, G, A)
a song by Neil MacQueen, originally produced for "Faith Through the Roof" software that teaches the "Man Let Down Through the Roof" story from Mark 2 and Luke 5 that took place alongside the Sea of Galilee. The tune and vocals rise and fall like a sailboat gliding through the waves.
Verse 1
The Captain is calling, young women, young men climb aboard. A new wind is blowing, set sail! for the distant shore.
Refrain:
And we will ride the waves together, while we are still young, we'll follow the son.
Verse 2
Bring others to know him, seek justice, do mercy, and love. Remember your life is a gift from high up above.
Refrain:
And we will ride the waves together, while we are still young, we'll follow the son.
Bridge:
The captain is calling, there's work to be done. With friends and for strangers the kingdom is to come!
Verse 3
The Captain is calling, young women, young men climb aboard. A new wind is blowing, set sail for the distant shore.
Refrain: And we will ride the waves together, while we are still young, we'll follow the son (x2)