Scripture:
John 12:1-8
Script:
Pastor: Good morning boys and girls! Welcome! Let’s say good morning to our friend Sammy. Ready? One, two, three: Good morning, Sammy!
Sammy: Hey, Pastor! I am free this evening.
Pastor: Okay…what do you mean, Sammy?
Sammy: Exactly what I said. I am free this evening. You know, for you to invite me over for dinner.
Pastor: Uhh, Sammy, I–
Sammy: I know I haven’t been over to your house in some time, so I thought I would share my dietary preferences and restrictions, and my favorite foods, and what I don’t like to eat.
Pastor: Sammy, wait a second. Why do you think you’re coming over for dinner tonight?
Sammy: I guess I just got really inspired with Lazarus and Mary and Martha having Jesus over for dinner. I know Martha cooks really well, and I thought that you might cook really well, too, Pastor. Well, except for maybe that one time that you almost cooked a mouse on your grill.
Pastor: Sammy, the dinner that Lazarus and Mary and Martha had for Jesus was a very special event.
Sammy: I know. And I cannot wait to see how special the dinner you prepare for me is going to be, too.
Pastor: Boys and girls, what do you think I should make for Sammy at the dinner?
[Allow time for responses]Sammy: I love all of these answers. Pastor, I will take one of everything!
Pastor: Let’s talk more about Jesus’s dinner with Lazarus before we get too carried away. Mary did something very special for Jesus at this event. She purchased very expensive perfume, called nard, and she poured this perfume on his feet.
Sammy: I like perfume. I don’t know what nard is, but I like Estee Lauder, Chanel, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Burberry…
Pastor: Sammy. Let’s focus.
Sammy: I’m just giving you ideas for my welcoming gift when I get to your house, Pastor.
Pastor: Mary’s perfume was a very special kind of perfume. She anointed Jesus with the perfume, which is an essential oil. She was preparing Jesus for his path to the cross.
Sammy: That is a special oil. I am glad that Mary gave that perfume to Jesus. If anyone deserves the best we can give, it’s Jesus.
Pastor: Amen to that, Sammy. Boys and girls, can you please fold your hands and bow your heads in prayer with me? Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us to recognize the gifts we have. Thank you for helping us share with others. Help us to honor and love you better each day. Amen.
Sammy: Bye, everyone!
Pastor: Bye, Sammy!
