Children's Service

Today we did a special Children Service. The theme was Team up with God. I started with the verse of Scripture in Matthew 18:3 "Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven." Jesus thinks children are important. When we look at kids playing baseball we can learn some lessons that will lead us into the kingdom of God. When kids play on a team they are "all out" for their team. They put all their effort into helping their team win. Their team is the best. They have a Yielded Heart. When we join God's team we are to have a Yielded Heart. We need to be all out for God. Letting everyone know that we are on God's Team and with God's help we'll always be a winner. Kids also have a Teachable Spirit when on a baseball team. They have to allow the Coach to correct their errors and teach them the right batting techniques etc. so that they can become the best player possible. On God's Team we too, must have a Teachable Spirit. After we are saved, we do not know it all. We have to allow God to teach us, correct us and be ready to change as He directs. Lastly, a team must have a Unified Effort. They must work together to gain the victory. There are many different positions in a baseball game, but all are important. Each position is played with that united goal in mind-victory. We as Christians must have a United Effort, a team spirit--we must work together, not putting each other down but cheering them onward. Looking at kids and baseball with a Yielded Heart, A Teachable Spirit and a Unified Effort shows us that in spirit, we each need to have these childlike aspects if we are to enter into the Kingdom of God.

That's it, in a nutshell. Much more elaboration, songs, puppet,memory verse, game and interview with Billy Sunday as well. Our Bible story was about King Jehoshaphat. He and his people had these characteristics in their life. Because of that, God was able to fight their battle and bring them victory.

The Lord really helped me. I couldn't do it without His guidance and help. I pray these thoughts that were presented in the service will continue to help people onward to Home Plate, where we will be welcomed by the Great Umpire.