Scripture
Mark 13:1-8
Script
Pastor: Good morning boys and girls! Welcome! Let’s say good morning to our friend Sammy and see if she is there. Ready? One, two, three: Good morning, Sammy!
Sammy: [In a sad tone.] Good morning, everyone. Hey Pastor, I have some bad news to tell you.
Pastor: What’s that, Sammy?
Sammy: Well, this morning when I woke up, someone tore off the door to the barn. And all the baby animals got out. All the chicks, lambs, foals, calves, and kids were all outside the barn. I don’t know what happened to the door—it was in pieces in the pasture!
Pastor: Oh no, Sammy! That’s terrible. What did Farmer Mark say?
Sammy: Farmer Mark was sad. He had to gather up all of the baby animals. And he still doesn’t have a door on the barn. I saw him in his workshop. He was making a new door.
Pastor: That sounds like a bad thing that happened. Boys and girls, is there a time when sometime bad happened to you? Would you like to share?
[Allow time for responses]
Pastor: I remember when something bad happened to me…
Sammy: That sounds like a bad time, Pastor.
Pastor: It was a bad time, but you know what? I wasn’t scared.
Sammy: Why not, Pastor?
Pastor: I have Jesus in my heart. I used the light of Jesus to lead me out of my struggle.
Sammy: Can I buy the light of Jesus on Amazon?
Pastor: No, you can’t. It’s only given to those who have faith and are baptized.
Sammy: So I ALREADY have the light of Jesus?
Pastor: That’s right, Sammy, you do. All of us do. Remember, if you are having a hard time, you can always call on Jesus to help you. Let’s try that. At the count of three, can you say Jesus as loud as you can? Ready? 1, 2, 3: JESUS!
Sammy: 1, 2, 3: JESUS!
Pastor: Never forget you can always call on the name of Jesus. Let’s pray. Can everyone please fold their hands and bow their heads? Dear Jesus, Thank you for guiding us in times when we struggle. Thank you for being our light. We love you. Amen.
Sammy: Bye, everyone!
Pastor: Bye, Sammy!
