2 Corinthians 3:7-18 · The Glory of the New Covenant
Masks
2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Children's Sermon
by B. Kathleen Fannin
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Object: A bandanna large enough to wear as a mask.

Lesson: Being yourself; friendship; self-esteem.

"Good morning, children! Some of you are laughing. Why is that?"

"Because you're wearing a handkerchief on your face!" says one little girl as the others giggle.

"Because I'm wearing a handkerchief on my face ... Is that funny?" Several of them nod. "Haven't you ever worn a handkerchief?" I ask them.

"Well, yes," one child replies, "but NOT on my face!"

"Not on your face?!" I say in mock surprise. They giggle again.

"This handkerchief is like a mask, isn't it? It's hiding part of my face." The children nod, obviously waiting to see what silly thing I'm going to do next.

"Well, why would I need to wear a mask with all of you?" I ask.

"You don't!" a couple of children reply emphatical…

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