Exegetical Aim: To remind the children that the existence of the church is owing to the hard work of many.

Props: Any old pictures of the church, an old bulletin, old church newspapers, etc. (If yours is a new church, you will have to adapt this.)

Lesson: Do you know how old this church is? This church was founded in 1826. substitute your info That’s a long time ago, isn’t it? Look at some of these pictures and articles about the church. Show the props

Think about your parents. They are old, right? That ought to provide a chuckle Well, let’s say your parents are forty years old. That means that this church was founded before they were even born! As a matter of fact, it was found even before your grandparents were bo…