Object: Some big stones.

Lesson: And as they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you know something about stones? [Let them answer.] Where do you find stones? [Let them answer.] What do you do with stones? [Let them answer.] There are houses built out of stone. I have seen people build fences of stone or used them in their gardens to make pretty flower beds. I have seen flat stones used to make a walk or a path. Some stones are really pretty and can be very useful. But this morning I am going to tell you a story that is not so pretty. It is the story about a man called Stephen who was a disciple of Jesus.

Stephen became a disciple when the church was just beginning. He worked hard in the church and a lot of people l…