Children Leading Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday at Open Baptist church, and the Children are leading the program.  There are two services, and the number of children in the second service is astounding.  They come in, many carrying palm branches.  Somehow here palm branches seem a bit more realistic than back in Alabama.  Inexplicably, tears come to my eyes as the children file in, under heavy supervision.

The children sing a number of great songs and there are length Scripture recitations by some of the older kids.  Parents snap pictures, but not nearly as much as in the USA.

After the kids finish, there is a skit with one of our favorite kids in the leading role.  Josiah represents someone tempted by the forbidden.  Most of us should be able to relate.

 After considerable temptation, he finally yields and touches.  Next thing you know, sin has latched hold of him and he cannot let go. 

Sound familiar?

After the service we go brag on Josiah to his parents and to him.  His mom is totally shocked.  She tells us that she never knew Josiah had it in him to ham it up so.

"Takes after my dad, the preacher."  she tells us.

These skits seem pretty popular in churches here, as this is the fourth one we have seen.  And, I think it is an EXCELLENT means for communication in our day.

Truth is conveyed in a way that demands attention, and is entertaining as well as educational and practical.

G^d speaks to us in a myriad of ways.  But...

"He who has ears to hear, let him hear."  Jesus said... more than once!

L^rd open each of us to hear your voice... and obey!