Object: A song sung in four part harmony by members of the choir.

Good morning, boys and girls. This is the day before New Year's Day and only one week since Christmas Eve. Has it been a good week for everyone? (Let them, answer.) What do you like most about celebrating New Year's Day? (Let them answer.) I think I like the idea of spending New Year's with my friends. On other holidays I spend most of my time with my family and I like that very much, but New Year's is a time to spend with friends.

We are going to talk a little about how we can make this year a good year for everyone. There are things that we can do that make a year a happy year if we follow God's plan. God tells us that we should show kindness and have patience with each other. Those are two good ideas and ones that we sh…