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Kids Address
• You have a pair of ears - Why don't you use them? This is a common
cry from most parents.
• Last week we also spoke about listening and how it is important
to listen to others.
• But listening is only the first stage isn't it. Listening is about
giving you information that you can either take notice of or ignore.
• No one person has all the answers to things.
• Eg: I am not very good with building things out of wood or similar
• But I am happy to have a go, and so I have a desire to listen
to others for the advice they will give me. This means I won't make a
mess of things completely.
• On the other hand, I am not too bad when it comes to using a computer,
and at times I have people ask for my advice on how to use particular
programs.
• Now in both of these cases we listen because we want to and believe
there is value in listening to advice.
• In today's reading Jesus is saying that those who listen to what
he has to say, and do it, are very much valued members of His church
• Jesus says when you spend time with me (in prayer, worship) then
I have a chance to get to know you and truly love you.
• Jesus then mentions how he is like a good shepherd looking out
for and caring for his sheep.
• Like Mum and Dad, when they hear your voice, they know it is you
because they love you enough to want to be very close to you.
• Jesus too is like that. If you have a relationship with him and
show him you love him by saying your prayers and coming to church, he
will ALWAYS hear your voice and your needs because you are special to
him.
• Aren't you lucky to have such a friend in Jesus?
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What you need to get ready:
Modeling clay, plastic for tables, quiz printed out, pens, comic strip,
textas, coloured pencils
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