Naboth's Vineyard – Selfishness and wanting to get ones own way.

Today's selected readings: – 1 Kings 21: 1-10, 15-21

Kids Address

• Does Mum or Dad tell you that you are selfish? (Discuss)
• Have you ever been the sort of person that always wants what other people have. Eg: a toy, bike, basketball etc
• What about if you are playing with friends. Do you insist on everything being done as you decide without any suggestions from your friends? (Discuss)
• What about the family wanting to go somewhere you don't want to go. Do you say "OK, I'll come" or do you cut up rough and throw a tantrum because you did not get your own way.
• Jesus is not impressed with us when we are like that
• He wants us to share and not be selfish
• After all you have so much to be thankful for.
• What things do you have that the poor people in Africa don't? (Discuss)
• Sharing is showing God you are a caring person.

Kids Church Activity:
To enact a play of a child at the supermarket with the “I want” etc. The scene is set with one child going through the cash register with a special toy or similar and the second child also insists his mother purchase one for him. Mother says no and child puts on a real tantrum.

What you need to get ready:
Play toys for props. Cash register, shopping trolley, shelf of things to purchase near register. At end, all kids receive a treat for their good work (Freddie frog or similar)