Object: A quarantine sign and/or a highway sign such as "Reduce Speed."

Good morning to you, boys and girls. Sunday really is a beautiful day no matter what the weather is outside. Even when it is cold, the church is warm, not just because the furnace is on but because you are so welcome and everybody wants you to be here. It takes a long time to get acquainted in some places but not in the church. Here everybody is your friend and you are a friend to everybody. That is the way Jesus teaches us to be. He tells us that Christians are meant to love everyone. St. Paul says that we must always be ready to help people, especially those in our congregation of faith.

I brought some signs with me this morning that will help you to better understand what Jesus wants us to know. For instance, ther…