Exegetical Aim: Having faith involves taking risk.

Props: Four envelopes labeled 1 through 4. In the respective envelopes place the following: two quarters, two dollars, five dollars, and a band-aid. Prop the envelopes up at the top of the stairs or railing in sequence. As the children arrive sit with them facing the envelopes. Hold in your hand the envelope with the two quarters.

Lesson: Good morning. We are going to play a game today called risk takers. Who wants to play? (response) I have in my hand an envelope and we are going to see what is in it. Would somebody open this for me? (response) Ok, we have two quarters. Hold on to those two quarters for me. What all can we buy with those two quarters? (response) Now, I happen to know that in envelope number two up there is one of two thing…