CHILDREN – 4th Sunday of Lent B

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Today I thought we’d talk a little about love.

That’s a word we use a lot – but what does it really mean? What are you saying when you tell someone that you love them?
(Solicit children’s answers.)

Those are all great examples of love.

When you love someone – truly love them – it means that you care so deeply about them that you’d do anything for them. Love is a very powerful thing.

This week’s Gospel lesson contains what might be the most famous verse in the entire Bible. You might have seen its name – John 3:16 – written on signs (sometimes at football games) or bumper stickers.

The reason it’s so famous is that it sort of tells the story of the Gospels in only one sentence. There’s a name for that – we call it a summary.

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SOURCE: Sermon Writer

OBJECT:  Pictures of cyclists with arms raised

et’s talk about things that are lifted up. Parade flags are placed on poles so others will be sure to see them. Flags are also raised on tall, stationary flag poles and placed on the tops of buildings so they can be seen from a distance.

Have you ever watched an athlete who has just won a race? The winner often stretches his or her arms above the head to express joy and celebrate the accomplishment. (Demonstrate this action.)

In team sports the winners may lift the team captain or the winning player onto their shoulders and carry him or her off the field.

Why are these things done? Yes, we lift something up so it can be seen and shared with others because it is something we believe in. It is something that has value and is satisfying. It is something that gives us joy and is cause for celebration.

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