In this children's sermon, Mother Paige discusses the significance of the light of Jesus and its enduring presence in our lives. With the setting of the first Sunday after Christmas, she highlights the importance of carrying and sharing this light beyond the twelve days of Christmas. The sermon incorporates reflections on a poem by John and the symbolic use of numerous candles to illustrate the theme. She emphasizes that the light of Jesus shines in our hearts and cannot be extinguished, encouraging children to share this light and remember it even during difficult times. The sermon concludes with a song, 'Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,' involving both children and grownups.

00:00 Introduction and Greeting

00:05 Significance of the First Sunday After Christmas

00:49 The Symbolism of Light and Candles

01:16 The Light of Jesus in Our Hearts

01:43 Carrying the Light into the World

02:28 A Song for Everyone

03:47 Conclusion and Farewell

This episode features a Christmas Eve children's sermon by Madeline Polhill, focusing on the significance of the birth of Jesus. The children discuss why Jesus' birth is an important event, highlighting reasons such as Jesus being the Son of God, bringing peace to the world, and being God in human form. The sermon emphasizes the concept of 'Emmanuel,' meaning 'God with us,' and concludes with a prayer for everyone to feel God's presence and love during Christmas.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:09 The Significance of Christmas Eve

00:17 Why Jesus' Birth is Important

01:23 God Becoming Human

03:04 The Meaning of Emmanuel

03:52 Christmas Blessings and Conclusion

In this children's sermon, Madeline Polhill discusses the story of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, as read by Deacon Pete. The sermon focuses on Joseph's initial doubts and fears upon learning about Jesus' birth through Mary, and his eventual acceptance and trust with the guidance of an angel. Madeline emphasizes the importance of trusting God's plan, even when it's not what we expect or when we feel unsure. The sermon encourages children to have faith and reminds them that God's light will guide them, just as it did for Joseph.

00:00 Introduction and Greeting

00:02 Introducing Joseph

00:24 Children's Responses

01:02 Joseph's Role in Jesus' Birth

01:40 Joseph's Faith and Trust

02:07 Closing Song and Farewell

In this children's sermon, Mother Paige discusses the significance of Gaudete Sunday, also known as Rejoice Sunday, where the pink candle is lit. She highlights the difference between happiness and joy, using the musical 'Wicked' as a reference. Mother Paige emphasizes the importance of finding grace in our actions and waiting patiently for God's promises, similar to a farmer waiting for crops to grow.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:20 Candle of Joy and Baptism

00:36 Gaudete Sunday: Rejoice!00:50 Lessons from Wicked

01:50 Understanding Joy and Advent

02:37 The Challenge of Patience

03:08 The Farmer's Patience

04:02 Living Our Baptismal Promises

04:55 Conclusion and Song

In this engaging children's sermon, Miss Madeline at St. Peter's talks about John the Baptist, a prophet known for his unique ways of spreading his message. She explains the concept of repentance, comparing it to saying sorry and making changes to do better next time. The sermon encourages kids to let God's love guide their actions and includes a fun sing-along session led by Mr. Adam. Perfect for young families looking to instill important values and lessons from the Bible in their children.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:14 Introduction to John the Baptist

01:02 Understanding Repentance

01:31 Applying Repentance in Daily Life

02:16 Singing and Conclusion

In this children's sermon, Mother Paige at St. Peter's Parish in Del Mar, California, talks with the children of St. Peter's about the meaning of Advent. She explains the significance of the Advent candles and what each represents: hope, peace, joy, and love. The discussion covers essential themes like the anticipation of Jesus in history, the mystery of experiencing Jesus in the present, and the future majesty when all things will be made right. Mother Paige encourages the children to look for moments of God's presence in their daily lives and share their experiences next week. The session concludes with Mr. Adam leading the children in singing an Advent song.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:23 Understanding Advent

00:29 The Significance of the Advent Candles

01:28 Preparing for Christmas

01:55 Experiencing Jesus in History, Mystery, and Majesty

03:33 Homework and Reflection

03:56 Closing Song and Dismissal

In this engaging and educational children's sermon, Madeline Polhill addresses the kids at St. Peter's, discussing the significance of Christ the King Sunday. She explains the transition of church colors to white and what this symbolizes as the church year comes to an end. Madeline contrasts the traditional concept of a king with Jesus as a different kind of king—one who promotes generosity, kindness, and humility.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:19 Understanding the Altar Colors

00:58 Significance of Christ the King Sunday

02:25 Jesus: A Different Kind of King

This week, Mother Paige shares a story from the Bible about how sometimes things in our world can be scary or bad, like earthquakes or wars. The story teaches us that these times are a chance to show and talk about God's love. She reminds us that we can make a big difference by being kind and loving, especially when things don't look good. And most importantly -- love always wins.

00:00 Welcome and Greetings

00:28 Understanding the Gospel of Luke

00:51 Being God's Love in the World

01:24 Encouragement and Assurance

This week's Children's Sermon focused on the meaning of psalms and their significance in worship. Madeline explains that psalms are songs sung to God and highlights a particular psalm that praises God for His wonderful deeds. Then, we explore why music is an integral part of church services, emphasizing that singing is a special way of thanking and feeling close to God.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:14 Exploring the Meaning of Psalms

01:12 The Importance of Music in Worship

01:38 Engaging with Music as Praise

02:03 Conclusion

In this children's sermon, Mother Paige discusses the significance of Día de los Muertos and All Saints' Day, explaining how baptism marks us as saints. Engaging the kids through questions and answers, she emphasizes the importance of treating others as we wish to be treated and loving our enemies, empowered by the Holy Spirit. The sermon concludes with a reminder that God's love helps us do hard things as we strive to be God's people in the world.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:24 Celebrating Dia de los Muertos

00:51 Understanding Saints

01:43 Becoming a Saint

02:52 Living as God's People

04:31 Conclusion