Exegetical Aim: To convey the joy that occurs when that which was lost is found.
Props: Your wristwatch that you will hide somewhere close.
Lesson: Good morning! (response) Well, we all made it to church this morning, didn't we? (response) What time did you have to get up in order to make it to church on time? (response) I wonder what time it is right now. Does anyone know how to tell time? (response) If there is a child who knows how or says he/she does, ask that child: So if I showed you my watch, you'd be able to tell me the time? Raising your hand to show the child your watch, you are surprised. What? Where is my watch? Oh, no! I've lost my watch. Where did it go? We've got to find my watch. Will you help me look for it? Get up and…
CSS Publishing Company, Children's Sermons A to Z, by Brett Blair