God loves everyone, Children’s message — Ana Gobledale, UK

Preparation:  In a bag (ideally the same bag used each week for the children’s message), place a picture of a large group of people.

I have something in my bag.
[Ask one of the children to take it out of the bag.]
What do you see?  [a picture of lots of people]

Who does God love most in this picture?
This one?  [No.]  This one?  [No.]  This one? [No.]

God loves each person, no matter who you are or what you are like.
God does not have favourites.
So simple.  And so amazing.

Pray with me.
God, thank you for loving us, each and everyone of us.  Amen.

Photo: Nepali crowd, by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson