CHECKLIST OF
MOUNTAINGEAR
Props: Compass; lamp; flashlight; stack of books; road maps; a step ladder; a backpack,
Marty Mountaineer: (Enters trying to carry the compass, lamp, books, maps, and ladder Puts down the “gear” and calls out.) Larry. Larry Low. @ Low, I need your help!
Larry Low: (Hurrying to help Marty Mountaineer.) Marty Mountaineer, what are you doing with all this stuff?
Marty Mountaineer: I am packing for my mountain hike.
Larry Low: But I thought we said you didn’t need some of these things.
Marty Mountaineer: I just wanted to make sure! Could we go over the checklist, please.
Larry Low: Okay. Let me help you carry this stuff.
(Both carry the “gear’ to the platform. Remember, Larry Low will not get up on the platform.)
Marty Mountaineer: (Walks up on the platform and puts down his gear.) Okay, now I know I need a compass. It tells me what direction I am going.
Larry Low: Very good!
Marty Mountaineer: Next is the lamp. (Looking toward Larry) Are you sure I won’t need a lamp. It has a bright light!
Larry Low: Do you have an extension cord that will reach to the top of the mountain?
Marty Mountaineer: I knew I forgot something! You wouldn’t have one by chance?
Larry Low: I don’t have an extension cord long enough. You will have to leave the lamp at home and take the flashlight.
Marty Mountaineer: I have the flashlight. it will light the path I walk. it will also let me read all my books!
Larry Low: Speaking of which, I thought we had decided that you should take only one or two important books with you. The rest you were going to read before you left.
Marty Mountaineer: Oh, yeah. I forgot. Okay, so only one or two good books. I guess you won’t let me take all the road maps.
Larry Low: Where do they lead you?
Marty Mountaineer: Many places! I can go to (name a location) or (name a location).
Larry Low: Aren’t you going mountain climbing?
Marty Mountaineer: I guess these maps will lead me in the wrong direction.
Larry Low: Yes, they will.
Marty Mountaineer: (Climbing up the ladder) And my ladder, it won’t let me climb to the top of a mountain, so I shouldn’t take that either.
Larry Low: That is right.
Marty Mountaineer: What should I take?
Larry Low: (Pulling out the backpack.) I have something for you. (Gives Marty Mountaineer the backpack.)
Marty Mountaineer: (Climbing down the ladder) Wow! What a neat backpack. Will you help me pack it with all the right things for my mountain hike?
Larry Low: I’d be happy to. The first thing to pack is your Bible.
Marty Mountaineer: Because it is like a compass, a lamp, and a map. it tells the only way to Heaven. it also guides, or shows, us the way to live. Even though I have learned some of the things in the Bible, it would be good to have the Bible with me.
Larry Low: Let’s go start packing your backpack!
Marty Mountaineer: I have a great idea-why don’t you come with me on my mountain hike?!
Larry Low: Uh, no thank you.
Marty Mountaineer: But you know everything about hiking up mountains! (Pauses) Wait a minute. You won’t come up here on the platform. Your name is Larry Low. (Pauses) You don’t like heights!
Larry Low: Uh, well, I’d rather be down low. I like it where I am.
Marty Mountaineer: I’ll go hike up a mountain and come back and tell you all about it!
Larry Low: That’s a great idea. We’d better get started on that packing. Bye everyone. It was great to be here.
Marty Mountaineer: Thanks for helping me get ready for my mountain hike!
Larry and Marty: Keep following Jesus-because JESUS LEADS THE WAY, ALL THE WAY!