Scripture:
Luke 13:31-35
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: [Doesn’t appear right away. Stays hidden.]
Pastor: Sammy? Sammy? Are you there? Hmmm. Maybe we need to try again boys and girls. Ready? One, two, three: Good morning, Sammy!
Sammy: [Peeking up and hiding again.] Shhhh!
Pastor: Did you guys see Sammy? What’s going on Sammy?
Sammy: [Peeking up and hiding again.] Shhhh!
Pastor: Boys and girls, what do you think is going on with Sammy today?
[Allow time for responses]Pastor: These are great ideas. Sammy, if you can hear me, I just want you to know that you are safe. Our church family, including the boys and girls, are here.
Sammy: [Peeking up] Are you sure? Is the fox gone?
Pastor: What fox?
Sammy: Jesus saw a fox this morning in the Gospel reading. And I trust and love Jesus with all my heart. And if he says there is a fox, then I need to hide.
Pastor: Oh! Is that what is making you upset?
Sammy: Yes, Pastor! And we have foxes all over the place around here. I can’t be too careful.
Pastor: Well, Sammy, Jesus was talking about a man named King Herod. He isn’t really a fox; he’s a man.
Sammy: So why did Jesus call him a fox?
Pastor: Jesus calls Herod a fox because he behaves like one. Boys and girls, how does a fox behave?
[Allow time for responses]Sammy: That’s exactly right! Foxes eat little lambs like me for snack.
Pastor: I want you all to remember that Jesus is the King of Kings, and he is even King above Herod in our Gospel for today. Jesus protects us, just like a mama hen protects her baby chicks.
Sammy: Speaking of chicks…
Pastor: Not now, Sammy. Let’s pray: Dear Jesus, thank you for keeping us safe from foxes in our lives. Please help us to always trust in you. Thank you for giving us faith. Amen.
Sammy: Bye, everyone!
Pastor: Bye, Sammy!
