Length: approximately 50 minutes
Three distinct voices for narration: The deep-voice for
the introduction, a voice for the heart and Bernie Bright

God's Galaxy of Love
(Puppet and Clown Version)

[Space music needed to open program]

Deep-voice - Space - a boundless dark expanse extending in all directions. Within this darkness, aluminous lights placed by the Creator shine forth to give directions, signs of the times, and most importantly - to tell the story of (reverb effect) GOD'S GALAXY OF L-O-V-E.

[At the cue of "signs of the times," a sign and a heart puppet are raised. The sign has the lettering "God's Galaxy of" and points to the back of a heart puppet displaying the word LOVE.]

Heart - (turns around to face audience) Psst. Hey Bernie. Bernie Bright. That's your cue.

[Heart again turns around to display the word LOVE; then, the sign and the Heart exits.]

Bernie Bright - Huh, oh! (clears throat) Starlight tour guide, Bernie Bright here. I've been asked to assist you as we explore the galaxy of God's love. We will be making several stops on our tour and each time I hope to shine some light on the unconditional, unchanging, unselfish, and everlasting love of God. Our first stop will be with Ralph Colby and the Solar Flares - a musical group that delights in singing about God's wonderful love. Take it away Ralph!

[Love is a Wonderful Thing - "RPM, Volume 4" (puppets performing)]

(space sounds)

Bernie Bright - Love that song Ralph! You know, it's amazing how much one can use the word love. I love chocolate! I'd love to go to the dance with you. I love your ideas! I love telling jokes! Oh, hold on there! I really do love telling jokes. In fact, I know a few jokes that are a blast! Here's the first one. How do you get a baby astronaut to sleep? You rock-et! How about this one. What holds the moon up? Moon beams of course. Try this one. Why is space vacuum? To clean up all the stardust. Now here's one more. Why couldn't the spaceship land on the moon? The moon was full. Don't you love a funny joke? Whether it's jokes, chocolate, or new ideas, we seemed to love it. But do you know how to recognize real love? Let's stop in at a love workshop now in progress and see what we can learn.

(space sounds)

[Love Is. . ."Minute Manna for the Holidays; One Way Street" (puppets performing)]

(space sounds)

Bernie Bright - What an interesting lesson! It seems that the world's description of love looses a great deal in the translation. God the Father tells us in His word that,". in Jesus, my love for you is revealed." (John 17:26) God loves us because He is Love. Our next stop will be on the planet Giggleon where some joyful characters remind us that He loves you!

(space sounds)

[He Loves You - "RPM, Volume 5" (clowns performing)]

(space sounds)

Bernie Bright - As we continue our journey..wait! What is that guy selling? Interstellar souvenirs? No. It's appears to be something else. Antennas? Satellite headwear? Whatever it is, it has certainly caught my attention. Let's move in closer and see what this space invader is promoting.

[Sin Protection - "All-Star Compilation, by Puppet Productions" (puppets performing)]

(space sounds)

Bernie Bright - Boy or boy! Selling sin protection. Was that guy light years from the truth or what? Since the beginning of time, God has desired to develop a love relationship with you. Sin blocked you from that love relationship, but God's love reached out to you. He sent his only son Jesus to die for your sins, thus giving you the opportunity to receive God's amazing everlasting love. Be prepared travelers, our next stop is at the Starburst Café where God's Amazing Grace is always on the menu.

[Amazing Grace - "Hip Hop Hymns for Kids by Brentwood Kids Company" (puppets performing)]

(space sounds)

As we continue on our tour, let's swing back to the planet Giggleon where the clowns have us to look at receiving love in a funny, but meaningful way.

(space sounds)

[Install Love - "a puppet script found on many sites of the Internet as author is unknown; one site listed is www.dramatix.org. Look at several scripts as each script varies slightly in dialogue. For example, we ended our script with a scripture and encouraging the caller to keep referring to her owner's manual - the Bible. (clowns performing)]

[Savior's Love - "Surfin The Gospel by Arm-Rod Productions" (puppetume performing)]

(space sounds)

[Because I Love Him - "Minute Manna for the Holidays; One Way Street" (clowns performing)]

[Believe - "RPM, Volume 5" (puppet performing)]

(space sounds)

Bernie Bright - We're making good progress on our tour of the Galaxy of God's Love, travelers. In 1 John 3:1, you can read that it is God's desire to lavish His love on you. He will do more for you than you could possibly image. Isaiah 40:11 reminds us that God carries you close to His heart. He is your provider and can meet your needs. The Father comforts you in all your troubles. He's your greatest encourager. He also has a plan for your future filled with hope. All this and more - God loves you with a special kind of love.

(space sounds)

[A Special Kind of Love - "All-Star Compilation by Puppet Productions" (clowns performing)]

(space sounds)

Bernie Bright -Now that you have seen how wonderful and amazing God's love is, you need to know how to keep it active, ever present in your life. It's very simple; just give it away. Jesus' life manifested this perfect self-giving love. You have been commanded to love like Jesus did. Your love for other people must flow out of your love relationship with the Father. Whenever you are wronged, your flesh wants to seek revenge on whoever is coming against you. But this is not the response you are supposed to have. You are to return love for hate and pray for your enemies. It's not a conditioned response that will come easily unless you apply God's love to the situation. There is a charged-up power that comes into your life when you apply the concept of loving others. Walls will come down and impossible situations become resolved. It's the power of God's love! Our next stop is at the lab of Professor Electron. Here we'll find a trio of lab rats reminding us to plug in God's love!

[Charged Up - "Charged Up! by Marc Hamman Ministries" (puppets performing)]

(space sounds)

Bernie Bright - Space travelers the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Did you also know that the shortest distance between two hearts is Love itself? I guess that's why God's Word commands us to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind as well as to love your neighbor as yourself. Let's see what the inhabitants of Giggleon have to say about the commandments of God.

(space sounds)

[Limits on Love - "Minute Manna; One Way Street" (clowns performing)]

[This is My Commandment - "All-Star Compilation by Puppet Productions" (clowns performing)]

(space sounds)

Bernie Bright - Well fellow space travelers, you have had quite a journey through God's Galaxy of Love! But keep this is mind - love is nothing outside of God for Love is of God. Let's make one final stop on our tour of the galaxy and move to the groove of The Three Atoms.

[Walking with the Son - "RPM, Volume 6" ("other" puppet routine)]

Bernie Bright - This concludes our tour of God's Galaxy of Love. Tell your friends about what your old tour guide, Bernie Bright has shown you today. And remember - God's love is for you!

(exit music/ space music)

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