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• Have you ever taken
notice of what the crucifer comes into church with. Why do you think this
cross is used in the procession. (Explain)
• In parliament, expecially the opening of parliament, a special
person processes in front of the Governor as he or she enters the chamber.
The same thing happens when the Queen enters the English Parliament.
• It is a special mark of respect for the office, not necessarily
the person.
• But when the queen was crowned, she was given a scepter. A wand
like item that signifies she has a position of importance
• Today we think of Jesus as the King of all Kings
• But he was not a King who had a scepter to show he was important.
He had something far more important.
• Jesus was known for the way he helped people, spoke to them, treated
them well etc
• Today we are reminded that we too can act like a King or a Queen.
• When we do the right thing by others, we are showing we have the
same qualities as Jesus.
• But today is about play acting and we are going to make a special
scepter to remind us that we need to be seen by others as a special person
like Jesus was.
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Kids
Church Activity: To make royal scepters.
Directions:
1.Tape together two paper cups and tape them to the end of a cardboard
tube as shown in the illustration.
2. Cover the scepter with construction paper or foil.
3. Decorate with glitter, sequins, rickrack, buttons, beads, etc., to
make the scepter look like it is covered with jewels.
4. Use the scepter to act out the story describing when Esther approached
the king and touched his scepter.
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What you need to get ready:
Cardboard tube from paper towels, aluminum foil etc, Two paper cups, Tape,
Bright coloured paper, Craft glue, Scraps of foil (gold and or Silver),
Glitter, sequins, thick metallic thread, shiny buttons, beads etc.
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