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Parables of the Opossum Paul

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Through a series of three stories, simple concepts of stewardship can be taught as children visit the Church of the Hollow Stump, where the Opossum Paul® is the pastor. The birds and animals that live in Feather Hill all attend the church each Sunday to learn about God and how God wants us to live our lives. Materials are available on the website to assist you in your presentation, such as copies of the stories in story and in play form, a DVD presenting the stories in various ways, a coloring page to go along with each story and information on purchasing puppets or downloading cut-out figures of the characters to use when telling the
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The Church of the Hollow Stump is a wonderful place where children of all ages can have some fun, learn some lessons and grow closer to Christ Jesus, son of the living God.
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Mr. Squirrel complains to the Opossum Paul that his daughter, Sammy, refused to give him a few roasted nuts after he bought her a whole bag full. This leads to a discussion of some biblical messages — “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it,” and the concept of tithing, returning to God a portion of what God has given us.  Watch the alternate story version below.

Whose Nuts?--Story version

Mr. Squirrel is counting the money from the collection plates after church for the first time. As he looks closely at a one-dollar bill, the Opossum Paul points out that references to God are on our money and that God cares what we do with our money. Watch the alternate story version below.

In God We Trust--Story version

The Opossum Paul invites members of the Church of the Hollow Stump to come forward with their gifts to help repair a rotted out portion of the church. As they drop their coins in the bucket, he reminds them that when they give to the Lord, they make a Joyful Noise.
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