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!