Scripture: Matthew 25: 14-30
Faith+Open: Gather the children with you. Have children line up smallest to tallest. Then take the smallest child and the tallest child and put them side by side. Ask the kids, “who do you think can jump the highest? Who do you think can run the fastest? Snap their fingers? Stand on one foot? Do some experiments and have them try out those things.
Faith+Share: What about serve God? (Both!) Yes! In today’s Gospel story, we hear that it doesn’t matter how big or small or if you can do a lot or a little, the important thing is that you use what you are good at to share God’s love! Who can give a smile? A hug? A high five? Help a friend tie a shoe? Read a Bible story? You are each important to God and important to everyone here. When you go back to your seats today give a hug or high five to those that you walk by.
Faith+Prayer: Jesus, we are tall and small, big and little, all different sizes and ages. We are all your children and we praise you for this gift. Amen
Faith+Blessing: Remember God is with us always. Make sign of cross together saying:
God in my head
God in my heart
God on my left
God on my right
And remember your high fives and hugs on the way back!
Extension Ideas:
1. Read one of the lectionary link stories from Children’s Literature for this week.
2. Do more experiments of things that kids can do
3. List many ways kids can serve God. Have a project ready for them to do.