Object: A large key [the key to the city].

Good morning, boys and girls. Today is really a special day, since we are celebrating Palm Sunday. I suppose that whenever we think about Palm Sunday we think about the crowds welcoming Jesus into the city of Jerusalem like a king.

I wonder how we would do it today if Jesus came to our city. Suppose that Jesus did come to our town today. What would we do to make him feel welcome? Some people might roll our the red carpet or they might put a lei on him if they lived in Hawaii. But what would we do? [Let them answer.] Those are all very good suggestions. I want to suggest one other idea that is a popular way to welcome a very honored person. We could give him the key to the city. Can’t you see it now? There…