John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
Script
Pastor: Good morning boys and girls! Welcome! Let’s say good morning to our friend Sammy and see if she is there. Ready? One, two, three: Good morning, Sammy!
Sammy: Good morning, everyone!
Pastor: Sammy what is the best gift you have ever received?
Sammy: That’s easy, Pastor. The best gift I ever received was the day we became friends.
Pastor: That was a great day, Sammy.
Sammy: Oh and another great gift I received was fresh hay from Shepherd John.
Pastor: It’s the little things that delight you, isn’t it, Sammy?
Sammy: Exactly!
Pastor: Boys and girls, what is the best gift you ever received?
[Allow time for responses]
Pastor: Great answers, everyone! Today is a special day called Pentecost. On the day of Pentecost, Jesus gives his disciples the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Sammy: Ooooo! Wait a second!
Pastor: What is it, Sammy:
Sammy: Pastor! If Jesus gave his disciples the Holy Spirit and we are his disciples now, too, that means that we can also receive the Holy Spirit.
Pastor: Yes we can, Sammy.
Sammy: Wow! That’s my new best gift ever!
Pastor: Hang on a second, Sammy. The Holy Spirit is a gift for each one of us who is baptized and believe. And there are spiritual gifts, too.
Sammy: What is my spiritual gift, Pastor?
Pastor: You are very encouraging, Sammy.
Sammy: Your spiritual gift is definitely being a Pastor.
Pastor: Each one of us has a different or many different spiritual gifts that we are given to share with others for the glory of God. The Holy Spirit allows us to use these gifts as we share the love of God with others.
Sammy: That’s great, Pastor!
Pastor: Can everyone pray with me? Can you please fold your hands and bow your heads? Dear Jesus, Thank you for giving us the Holy Spirit. Thank you for spiritual gifts. Thank you for helping us serve each other in love. Amen.
Sammy: Bye, everyone!
Pastor: Bye, Sammy!
