God's Special Creation

An object talk that will help kids understand that they are special to God.

TOPICS: God's Creation, God's Love, Self-Worth MATERIALS: Shoe box with lid Square mirror DURATION: Approximately 5 minutes

PREPARATION:

Fasten mirror to the bottom of the inside of a shoe box. Decorate shoe box as desired.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

You will tell the children you have a picture of one of God’s special creations inside the box. You will have them come up one by one and look inside the box. When they look inside, the children will indeed see a very special creation of God when they look in the mirror.

WHAT YOU WILL SAY:

In this box, I have a very special picture. The reason it is so special is because it is a picture of someone who is very important to God. You may know this person, but I'm not sure.

I want each of you come up when I call your name, and take a look inside the box. Then, without saying a word, go back and sit down. Don't say anything until everyone has had a chance to look inside the box. Then, I will ask if anyone knows who the person is.

After everyone has looked inside, ask the following questions:

1. Who did you see inside the box?
2. Did you think it was going to be you?
3. Did you know that you are God's special creation and loved by Him?
4. How many different pictures were in the box?