LHM Sunday 2014 Children’s Message
Say: Good morning boys and girls! I’m glad to see you all this morning. I’m really excited that you are here today because I have something special that I want to show you. This came in the mail for you. Do you know what this is? (Hold up a sealed, addressed envelope. Children will shout out, or you can call for answers: A letter! An envelope!)
That’s right it’s an envelope. Do you want to know what’s inside? (Yes!) Let’s open it! Oooh it looks special, what is this for? (Open the envelope and pull out the colorful invitation. Show it around so that all of the children can see it)
Wow! It’s an invitation! How many of you have ever gotten an invitation in the mail before? (Acknowledge a show of hands or replies)
Why would someone send an invitation? (They chose you to come to their party; they are inviting you to an event) You are right, they chose you to come and celebrate something with them. Did you know that Jesus has sent us an invitation too? He has chosen us to tell others about Him.
Now, who takes care of getting envelopes, mail, and invitations out to people? (mailman, postman) Yes, the mailman is responsible for making sure that the mail gets delivered.
Does the mailman get to decide if he wants to deliver the mail or not? (No! It’s his job, he has to do it no matter what!) What if it’s snowy outside, can the mailman decide not to deliver the mail? (NO!) What if it’s really rainy out, can the mailman decide not to deliver the mail? (NO!) What if it’s his birthday, can the mailman decide not to deliver the mail? (NO, NO, NO!) You are right, the mailman must deliver the mail to everyone, all the time.
In the Bible we learn that Jesus tells us to share his love with others. God loves us so much that he sent Jesus to die on the cross for us so that we can live with him forever in Heaven. He tells us to share that great news with others and invite them to love Jesus too!
Will you say this with me? “Jesus said to them again, 'Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.'” – John 20:21
God chose you, God loves you, and we get to share that love with everyone! God’s love is for everyone!
Will you pray with me? Dear God, thank you for sending your son Jesus for us. Thank you for loving us. Help us to tell others how much you love them. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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