Scripture:
Luke 8:26-39
Script:
Pastor: Good morning boys and girls! Welcome! Let’s say good morning to our friend Sammy. Ready? One, two, three: Good morning, Sammy!
Sammy: Good morning, boys and girls! Pastor, it’s amazing how one simple word from Jesus can change a person’s life.
Pastor: Isn’t that cool, Sammy?
Sammy: Yes it is! What I love about this story from the Gospel reading for today is Jesus sends the man who was healed out to tell everyone about what God has done for him.
Pastor: That’s right, Sammy. And the man goes out and tells everyone he meets about how much Jesus has done for him.
Sammy: He was living like a pig before. That’s not pretty at all.
Pastor: Not quite, Sammy. But you’re pretty close.
Sammy: Hang on, Pastor. The lives that pigs live is very different from the lives that sheep live. I would know. I live with a lot of sheep and there are pigs on our farm, too. Boys and girls, what are some of the differences between pigs and sheep?
[Allow time for responses]Pastor: Sheep and pigs sleep in different places, eat different foods, and live very different lifestyles.
Sammy: Exactly. And we want to live like sheep. Not like pigs.
Pastor: I like that, Sammy. Jesus calls us to be his sheep; he is the Good Shepherd. We want to follow him like sheep. Let’s say a prayer together. Can everyone please fold your hands and bow your heads? Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us to live like sheep. Help us to be grateful when you speak and when you call out to us. Thank you for changing our lives. Amen.
Sammy: Bye, everyone!
Pastor: Bye, everyone!
