Object: License plates - all from your home state. Different numbers from different years if possible, so that you can illustrate the idea of different colors of people.

Good morning, boys and girls, This is a fine morning to be together and to worship God. It’s also good to know that God is here and speaking to us. That’s what he does when we hear what’s read to us from the Bible and listen to the words of the songs that we sing. Sometimes, I’ll bet you wonder how God knows that you belong to him and always finds a way to be with you. Did you know that you belong to God and even have his name? That’s right. Didn’t you know that God gave you his name? Let me explain.

Do you see what I have here with me? (Hold up several state license plates) What are these? That’s right, license plates. …