Theme: Grace.

Visual Aid: A blank piece of paper and a box of crayons.

As the children note the blank sheet of white paper I have placed on the floor in front of them I ask, "Does anyone here like to draw?" Grins break out on their faces, heads nod affirmatively, and some hands go up. "I see some of you raising your hands. What about the rest of you? If you like to draw, raise your hand." Immediately every child on the chancel steps has a hand raised, some of them flailing rather wildly to indicate the intensity of their interest. Watching their faces now eager with anticipation, I reach into my pocket to retrieve a box of crayons. The children's eyes widen momentarily as they recognize my treasure. "What have I brought today?" I ask them. "Crayons!" comes their united reply. "And what e…