Lesson: When we misbehave in worship, not only do we miss out, but we keep others from participating in the service.

Preparation: None.

Have you ever tried to watch your favorite television show or play your favorite video game while people were interrupting you? Maybe they kept getting in front of the screen, or they made a lot of noise, or they just kept asking you questions so you could not concentrate. Doesn't it irritate you when that happens?

This morning I want to talk to you about something far more important than watching television or playing a video game. I want to talk to you about our behavior during the worship service. Why do you think people come here every Sunday? (Allow children to explain their answers.) People come here to worship God. They come to show God how much …