Object: A garden hoe.

Good morning, boys and girls. Today we are going to learn something about farming or having a garden, and while we are doing this, we hope to learn something about the kingdom of God. Let's see if we can do this.

I brought a hoe with me this morning. How many of you have ever used a hoe? (Let them answer.) If you have used one, then tell me how to use it. (Let someone explain or demonstrate the way that he or she uses it.) You must be a very good farmer. If you use a hoe like this, you should not have any weeds in your garden, and your plants should be growing very well. Sometimes you must use a hoe to plant a garden, and that means having straight rows. Have you ever seen someone try to make a straight row with a hoe? (Let them answer.) I am going to show you two w…