Object: A lantern (a candle may be substituted)

Good morning, boys and girls. We have discussed many times before the symbolism of light. Particularly at Christmas time we celebrate the fact that Jesus is the Light of the world. He taught us that we are to be lights too. You may have sung, "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine." I brought this lantern with me. Use your imaginations just a moment. Pretend that it is a very dark night and we don't have any electric lights. Pretend th…