Object: A baseball bat.

Good morning, my young friends. Let me tell you how good it is to see you here on this beautiful spring day. It has been fifty days since Jesus came back from the dead. Fifty days since Easter, and we give this day a very special name, Pentecost. Did you know that something we all love very much was born on this day? That's right, many years ago today the Church was born, and it has lived a wonderful life. Maybe we should sing Happy Birthday to the Church. [Sing if desired.] That was great!

It is good to remember the Church and thank God for all that has happened during its lifetime. I have something else to remember with you this morning. A long time …