“I am the Bread of Life.” (John 6:35)

Prop: a puppy or kitten; recipe for barley flat bread

I have with me a little friend today [allow for the oohs and aahs]. Who would like to come and pet him?

I know last Sunday was World Animal Sunday. But every Sunday should be World Animal Sunday, our pets are such an important part of our families.

[No rushing, give people time … especially children to come up front or walk about the congregation with him….allowing people to see him and touch him. Consider letting the kids come up front and sit with the pet(s) during your sermon. While they’re getting settled and having fun with the animals, you might do a “Did you know?” litany like this ..]

[Did you know that the first images humans represented and painted on their walls were of . . animals?…