Children's Conversations at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu

A children's conversation by Pastor Angela Freeman -------------------------------------------------------- When someone whispers, we have to be quiet to hear them. When we pray, we talk to God. In today's first lesson, Elijah hears God's voice in the silence. So when you pray, you should spend some time listening in silence to hear the voice of God.

A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Here is the picture I drew of two people--one male and one female. Can you tell me which one is the disciple? Some people might think it has to be the male, but from today's Gospel, we know that both men and women followed Jesus. So we all can be disciples.

A children's conversation by Pastor Angela Freeman -------------------------------------------------------- Today I have a book in which a mother talks about how much she loves her children, no matter what. God loves us that way and even more.

A children's conversation by Pastor Angela Freeman -------------------------------------------------------- Our Day Camp starts tomorrow, so the leaders are here to teach you a song. It says, "Be bold! Be strong! For the Lord thy God is with thee."

A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- We sang "Happy Birthday" because today is Pentecost, the birthday of the church. In the first reading, we heard how the Holy Spirit came and everyone heard God's word in their own language. God has given each of you the Holy Spirit to be the church, which is everyone who received the Spirit.

A children's conversation by Pastor Angela Freeman -------------------------------------------------------- This picture shows children from many different cultures, and they all are loved by God. In today's Gospel, Jesus prays that we all may be one. He doesn't mean that we should be identical but that we are all cared for and loved equally by God. When I look at you, I see that you are all different too, and that is a reflection of the diversity of God's creation.

A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- In today's Gospel, Jesus gives the Holy Spirit. Here I have bird of paradise flower. If you saw the plant before the flower blossomed, you would never think it was beautiful. The Holy Spirit works that way; it helps the beauty has given you emerge from your plain appearance.

A children's conversation by Pastor Angela Freeman -------------------------------------------------------- There are many amazing things in this world that catch our eyes, and because you are children, sometimes you will see things we adults don't notice. All of these amazing parts of creation are examples of God's love. This week, when you see something amazing, share it with the people you know.

Sunday School Skit -------------------------------------------------------- In place of the Children's Conversation, a mother and her children presented a skit based on the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden, with added emphasis on care for the Earth and creation.

A children's conversation by Pastor Angela Freeman -------------------------------------------------------- Some of you may know another language and be able to say "I love you" in that language. It's easy to say "I love you," but it's hard to show it. Maybe we can hug someone or do something for them like washing the dishes. My challenge for you today is to find a creative way to show someone that you love them.