Object: Several plants at various stages of growth with their roots exposed.

Good morning, boys and girls. Today we are going to make a little discovery which will help us learn something about the way we can grow with God. How many of you have ever raised a plant like a tomato plant or a flower? Almost all of you have done this, haven’t you? Can you tell me what you do when you try to grow something like a flower or tomato? [Let them answer.] That’s very good. What are some of the important parts of a plant? [Let them answer.] Very good. We have leaves, flowers, stems and roots. Today I want to talk to you about the roots because a strong plant must have healt…