Exegetical Aim: The grace of God protects us in tribulation.

Props: A baseball base, a glove, a ball, a bat, and hat. Have the base on the floor before the children arrive.

Lesson: Have any of you ever played baseball. (response) Good, I need your help. I’ve been watching baseball on television and something has me confused. Pick up the bat and put on the hat. I see this guy get up and wave his bat. What’s he called? (batter) Oh, thanks. The batter gets up and someone throws him the ball. Sometimes the batter hits the ball. Swing the bat and make a noise like you hit a ball. Then the batter runs as hard as he can to one of these things. Point…