Purpose: To stress the importance of taking time to appreciate what God has given to us in his created world.

Material: If possible, have a fresh fragrant rose on hand.

Special Procedure: This object lesson should be used when the weather is pleasant outside.

Lesson: Each Sunday, as we gather for worship, we have flowers at the front of the sanctuary, as you can see this morning. They are very pretty and remind us of the wonder of God's creation. (At home, you can call attention to a flower garden.)

Most of the time what many people do is just look at the flowers; and that is fine. But now…