Let's suppose you had some really good news that you wanted to share with other people. What would you do to let them know? [pause for answers]
When God has some good news to tell us about how much God loves each of us and that Jesus was coming to show us that, God sent John the Baptizer.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Advent 2b – 6-December-20”
Have you ever know that something was about to happen before it happens? This time of year, you might see that we're using a new color in the sanctuary or you might notice that mom and dad are moving things around to make space for where you know they're going to put the Christmas tree.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Advent 1b – 29-November-20”
Of all the things you can do for God, what do you think is the most important? [Wait for answers]
Those are all good answers, but I think the most important one is doing things to help others. Jesus told a story about that.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Reign of Christ A – 22-November-20”
What are some of the things God has given you? [Wait for answers]
Sure, there are things like our families, life itself, some of us have warm, safe places to live. When we start to think about all of them, God really has given us quite a bit.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Proper 28a – 15-November-20”
Have you ever had to wait for something. You know it's going to happen soon. You just don't know when. So you have to wait. It's not easy, is it? [Wait for answers]
Jesus said that waiting for Christ's rule to fully happen is like that.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Proper 27a – 8-November-20”
Let's talk a bit about rules. What are some rules that bother you? [Wait for answers]
What are some rules you think everyone should follow? [Wait for answers]
One day, Jesus was talking to his disciples and he said, "You know all those rules the Pharisees have?… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Proper 26a – 1-November-20”
Of all the things you should do, what do you think is the most important? What should you do first, most, and all the time?
[wait for answers]
When Jesus was asked that question, he said there were two things: First, love God with all your heart, soul, and strength.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Proper 25a – 25-October-20”
In today's story from the Gospel, some folks asked Jesus about paying taxes. Now, just as it is now, in Jesus' day, people didn't really like paying taxes. These folks were trying to catch Jesus because, no matter what Jesus said, they could make him seem wrong.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Proper 24a – 18-October-20”
What would you do if you were able to have a big party for your birthday, you invited all your friends, and every one of them came up with some excuse for not coming. How would that make you feel?… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Proper 23a – 11-October-20”
Suppose you had a friend who you got something just perfect for for their birthday. You watched them open the present. You watch them jump up and down and you saw a smile that covered their entire face. But then something really odd happened.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Proper 22a – 04-October-20”