Object: A children's puzzle with ten or fewer pieces (a puzzle of a church would be helpful -- you can easily make one if necessary) and a flat surface on which to assemble the puzzle.

Lesson: Like a puzzle that is missing a piece, the church is not whole when someone is missing.

Do you like puzzles? I have a puzzle for us to work together this morning. I'm going to need your help. (Distribute puzzle pieces and assist the children as needed. Be sure to withhold one piece of the puzzle.) I can't wait to see our puzzle wh…