Exegetical Aim: To teach that imitating what good people do is helpful.
Props: None needed.
Lesson: Good morning. Today I have a game for us to play. It's called the "Imitation Game." Would you like to play? (response) Okay, good! This is how you play. I will do something and then you imitate me. Ready? Here goes. At this point do any simple movements such as touching your face or raising your hand, and let the children follow you. You are really good imitators. Let me ask you a question, though. What if I were to burp really loudly right here during church? Would you still imitate me? (you hope they will say no…
CSS Publishing Company, Children's Sermons A to Z, by Brett Blair