Object: enough imitation pearls so that each child may take one home; one pearl larger than the other pearls.

What is really important to you? What is the most important thing that you call your own? Is it your doll or baseball glove? Maybe it is a pretty dress or a chemistry set. What is the most important thing to you?

Jesus told a story about a businessman who thought that the most important thing in the whole world was a perfect pearl. This man was a good businessman and he had earned a lot of money from his business. Besides money he had a beautiful car. This car was really gorgeous. It had cardinal red leather upholstery inside and a gleaming metal body that was painted black. The steering wheel was made of ivory and the carpet was so thick that you practically lost sight of your f…