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Going Up?
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Theme: Getting God's value of kindness into our lives. Materials Needed: Some large balloons (any colour). Age Group: Grades 1 - 5 (7 to 11 years). |
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Message: Years ago in the big stores they used to have lift operators who would call out, "Going Up!"or "Going Down!" This was to let you know which way the lift was moving. When the lift stopped at a particular floor, he would call out what goods were sold there. He might call out:
Second Floor - sweets, toys and children’s clothing!" Now, I need a someone to help me. Thank you. Please blow this balloon up. Well, the balloon is going up! There, now it looks good and full. No! Don't tie it off as I just want you to hold it for me. It took a lot of puff, didn't it? You see children, it's hard to always do the right things. But, Jesus wants to fill your lives with His love and power so that you can always be kind, and have peace and joy in your heart. Going Up: I think our lives are just like lifts. Perhaps today we might hear something like:
"Going Up! On this floor you will find Kindness, Peace and Joy!" I think this would be a good floor to spend a lot of time on, don't you think so? But, I wonder if you have visited this floor lately? I hope you have! Going Down: Now, my volunteer, please let go of the balloon and let it fly away! Oh dear, now it's gone! I don't think you would be happy if the announcement was:
"Going Down, down, down to the basement! Wow, it went down really quick and flew away didn't it? It's the same in our lives. It only takes a moment to lose your temper and say something unkind to someone. And when you've done that, it's hard to get things right again. Just as it will be hard for my volunteer to start again with a brand new balloon, because the old one has flown away! Change Direction: But, this seems to be a problem with many children today. In many homes there is abuse, divorce and trouble. Many children react to this and take out their anger, hate and bitterness on other kids. God does not want this in our lives, does He? He wants us to change direction. When the Apostle Paul was teaching how young Christians should act, he gave these instructions:
"Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, So, let's say a prayer together and ask the Holy Spirit to help us to "Go Up", and for God to put His Kindness, Peace and Joy in our hearts. Remember, every day to keep on "Going Up!" God bless!
Extract from one of our Object Lesson books
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