Object: A cushion or pillow.

Lesson: But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him and said to him, "Teacher, do you not care if we perish?"

Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you have ever gone fishing? (Let them answer.) Fishing is really fun if you catch some fish, but if you have to just sit and do nothing but wait for the fish to nibble on your line every once in a while, it can be pretty boring. Have you ever been fishing in a boat? (Let them answer.) That seems like a lot more fun, doesn't it? Even if you can't catch fish, you can always have a nice ride while you sit in the warm sunshine, and let your hands skim through the cool water.

The disciples and Jesus used to take a lot of boat rides. They didn't have cars or buses, so it was one of the ways th…