Kid's Church talk (Today is an all includive activity)
To get people to come out and tell their story about the significance of their Teddy

After this has been done, continue the security theme.

What does your Teddy do for you? (Discuss)
If he is looking a little overloved (Worn), what can you do to make him look better?
When we were young, often our Teddy was a very important part of our life, and always went to bed with us.
When we were feeling sad, did you hug your Teddy closer? (Discuss)
Our Teddy gives us a sense of security (Discuss)

For a Christian, I guess in some ways Jesus is like this for us. He gives us a sense of security when we feel sad, unloved, teased etc

Like our Teddy today, or in days past, was a great securty for us. Today, Jesus is like that for Christians as well. They feel safe when they show their love towards him.

Give Teddy a bug cuddle. Being secure and safe is very important.

Tonight, pray to Jesus and thank Him for being a security daily for you

Kids Church Activity:
Stacks of Teddy Bears to create a special area for photos of the children with Fr Max. (Make an archway with bears hanging off it and all around. A bean bag for Fr Max to sit on together with the children.). Photographer needed for this (Digital & conventional)

Picnic areas to be created (Inside or outside, depending on day) – Old fashioned style with a blanket, picnic basket etc. Bear biscuits (Not just plain ones) for Morning tea. Thes could be make and iced for the day. A cutter could be obtained from most cake shops. What about Bear sandwiches? These could be made using a scone stype bear template. Bear cake that children could decorate. Posters to be put around.