Luke 16:1-13
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: Good morning, everyone! Pastor, I’ve decided today that I am going to be a manager.
Pastor: That’s a great goal, Sammy! When you become an adult sheep, I am sure Farmer Luke would be willing to give you more responsibilities around the farm.
Sammy: Actually, Pastor, I am going to start being a manager today.
Pastor: Sammy, in order to be a manager, you need someone or something to manage.
Sammy: Yes, Pastor. I know that. Today is the first day that I am going to be your manager.
Pastor: Sammy, that’s not going to work.
Sammy: Why not?
Pastor: I am not sure you know what a manager is, Sammy. Boys and girls, will you help me explain this concept to Sammy? What is a manager?
[Allow time for responses]Sammy: That makes sense. A manager keeps track of people and items and helps to run a business in a smooth way. This person keeps everyone focused.
Pastor: Exactly.
Sammy: I don’t know, Pastor. I think you really need me in this role.
Pastor: Sammy.
Sammy: I’ve seen your office, Pastor. The dust bunnies tell me everything. You need me to be your manager.
Pastor: Let’s refocus. Jesus talked to his disciples about a manager who wasn’t doing a good job in the Gospel of Luke today. The manager almost lost his job, but he decided he needed to try once more to impress his boss. He settled accounts and did his best to collect as much income as he could.
Sammy: He sounds like he tried.
Pastor: Yes, he did, but only after his master talked with him. You see, Jesus is teaching about faith. When we have a little bit of faith, we can accomplish only a little bit. But when we have a big faith, we can accomplish big things. That’s the power of God’s work in us.
Sammy: So we don’t want to be managers, then?
Pastor: There’s nothing wrong with being a manager; we just want to be good managers of all that we are given.
Sammy: That make sense to me.
Pastor: Let’s pray: would everyone please fold your hands and bow your head? Dear Jesus, we love you. Please increase our faith in you and help us to always look to you for help. Amen.
Sammy: Bye, everyone!
Pastor: Bye, Sammy!
