Object: A big electric fan. Increase the sound by use of a microphone. If a fan is not available, then let the children make the noise themselves.

Lesson: And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

Good morning, boys and girls. Today is Pentecost. This is the birthday of the Church. The Christian Church was born on Pentecost Day. How many of you know when you were born? (Let them answer.) Everyone knows his or her birthday and today is the birthday of the Church. Let's say "Happy Birthday" to the Church. (Lead them in saying Happy Birthday.)

Pentecost is a great church holiday. On Pentecost we remember the very first day that the Church had life. It was a day like this. Everything was kind of quiet. The disc…