Exegetical Aim: Teach the children how God views them.

Props: A cross that can be held and a hand mirror--the mirror will be viewed one child at a time. It is best if the cross can fit comfortably in the height and width of the mirror.

Lesson: I have something with me this morning open your coat or robe and take a look in the mirror--don't let anyone else see the mirror--as you say and it is rather odd looking...I mean this is really odd looking. I don't know whether to laugh or scream! Close your coat. Who wants to take a look at it? (response) Direct the child where to sit or stand and then open your coat so that they can see themselves in the mirror. Child #1. Now just look at that! Have you ever seen anything like that in your life? (response) I mean...It kind of has a funny thing st…