Object: Some rubber bands.

Lesson: Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Good morning, boys and girls. Today we are going to have some real fun and also find out something about ourselves and why we need Jesus. I brought along some rubber bands that I want to share with you this morning. As a matter of fact, we are going to have target practice and to the one who hits the target I will give a piece of delicious candy. How many want to try and hit the target? (Let them all volunteer.) I brought along enough rubber bands for everyone to try at least once and maybe more. Our target is the ceiling of the church. Now let me show you how to shoot the rubber bands. (Put the rubber band on your finger and shoot it in some direction other than the ceiling.)

Now, when I count …