http://www.lchwelcome.org en ℗ & © 2007 Lutheran Church of Honolulu and individual speakers Children's conversations with Pastor Jeff Lilley and others at LCH Lutheran Church of Honolulu The Lutheran Church of Honolulu (ELCA) embraces this mission: "Welcoming to all / Worshipping, growing, serving / Christ's community." Children are welcomed into the worship life at LCH via weekly children's conversations. This podcast includes conversations with the children of LCH by Pastor Jeff Lilley and others. New conversations are added as they become available, usually each Sunday afternoon, Hawaii time. Visit LCH online at www.lchwelcome.org. The Lutheran Church of Honolulu (ELCA) embraces this mission: "Welcoming to all / Worshipping, growing, serving / Christ's community." Children are welcomed into the worship life at LCH via weekly children's conversations. This podcast includes conversations with the children of LCH by Pastor Jeff Lilley and others. New conversations are added as they become available, usually each Sunday afternoon, Hawaii time. Visit LCH online at www.lchwelcome.org. children's conversation, children's sermon, Lutheran, ELCA, Lutheran Church of Honolulu, Jeff Lilley Lutheran Church of Honolulu webmaster@lchwelcome.org clean no Pastor Mark Blice-Baum A children's conversation by Pastor Mark Blice-Baum A children's conversation by Pastor Mark Blice-Baum -------------------------------------------------------- You can use a clock like this to tell time so you won't miss meals or church. Today's lessons talk about time, but it's a different kind of time. It's about the future. They tell us God will be with us in the future, and we will be with God outside of time. The time we have now is for us to think about God and show God's love to others. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- You can use a clock like this to tell time so you won't miss meals or church. Today's lessons talk about time, but it's a different kind of time. It's about the future. They tell us God will be with us in the future, and we will be with God outside of time. The time we have now is for us to think about God and show God's love to others. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:40:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-11-16.mp3 no 4:29 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- When you see balloons like this, you know there's a party, and today's Gospel is about a party. If you're at a brithday party, and the birthday boy doesn't come, you watch and yell "Surprise!" when he comes. Each Sunday we have a party because Jesus is already with us. Take one of these balloons home with you today to remember all that God has given you. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- When you see balloons like this, you know there's a party, and today's Gospel is about a party. If you're at a brithday party, and the birthday boy doesn't come, you watch and yell "Surprise!" when he comes. Each Sunday we have a party because Jesus is already with us. Take one of these balloons home with you today to remember all that God has given you. Sun, 9 Nov 2008 14:30:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-11-09.mp3 no 4:04 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today is All Saints Sunday. A saint is someone who loves God, but have you ever met a saint? We think of saints as people who are very good, but when they were kids, they were just like you. I have this saints window, and I'm going to hold it up. Do you see the saints? (He holds up a mirror, and the children see themselves and the rest of the congregation.) Every time you look in a mirror, you should think, "There's a saint!" A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today is All Saints Sunday. A saint is someone who loves God, but have you ever met a saint? We think of saints as people who are very good, but when they were kids, they were just like you. I have this saints window, and I'm going to hold it up. Do you see the saints? (He holds up a mirror, and the children see themselves and the rest of the congregation.) Every time you look in a mirror, you should think, "There's a saint!" Sun, 2 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-11-02.mp3 no 5:14 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today is Reformation Sunday, and it is important because Martin Luther showed us how to have a better relationship with God. The best gift I ever got was a shiny red bicycle, but the gift of baptism was even better because it showed me that God loves me and everyone. We cannot earn God's love by ourselves. It is God's gift. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today is Reformation Sunday, and it is important because Martin Luther showed us how to have a better relationship with God. The best gift I ever got was a shiny red bicycle, but the gift of baptism was even better because it showed me that God loves me and everyone. We cannot earn God's love by ourselves. It is God's gift. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:40:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-10-26.mp3 no 5:11 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- In today's Gospel, people try to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes. He says to pay taxes but to give God what is God's. Of course, everything is God's, and we are just stewards giving back. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- In today's Gospel, people try to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes. He says to pay taxes but to give God what is God's. Of course, everything is God's, and we are just stewards giving back. Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-10-19.mp3 no 4:14 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today's Gospel talks about a party, but there are no guests. To make a party fun, you have to have guests. Each week at church we have a party. Jesus is the host, and we are the guests. And this is a time for us to rejoice. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today's Gospel talks about a party, but there are no guests. To make a party fun, you have to have guests. Each week at church we have a party. Jesus is the host, and we are the guests. And this is a time for us to rejoice. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:40:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-10-12.mp3 no 4:08 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today's Gospel talks about a very special place--a vineyard. We know grapes grow on vines, but sometimes if we don't take care of the vineyard, the grapes are small and sour. If we take care of the vineyard, the grapes are big and sweet. The world is God's vineyard, and we are called to be stewards--to take care of it. If we show God's love, take care of each other, and take care of the world, we will be good fruit in God's vineyard. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today's Gospel talks about a very special place--a vineyard. We know grapes grow on vines, but sometimes if we don't take care of the vineyard, the grapes are small and sour. If we take care of the vineyard, the grapes are big and sweet. The world is God's vineyard, and we are called to be stewards--to take care of it. If we show God's love, take care of each other, and take care of the world, we will be good fruit in God's vineyard. Sun, 5 Oct 2008 14:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-10-05.mp3 no 4:03 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- I want you to pose for me while I take some pictures: one of you as the best child you can be, one as you really are, and one funny pose. In our Gospel today, we have a story of two brothers who took different poses. One was like when your mother says to clean your room and you say yes but just hide everything in the closet. The other said no but then did the work. God doesn't want us to pretend but to be who we are. And God wants our hearts to change so we are faithful. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- I want you to pose for me while I take some pictures: one of you as the best child you can be, one as you really are, and one funny pose. In our Gospel today, we have a story of two brothers who took different poses. One was like when your mother says to clean your room and you say yes but just hide everything in the closet. The other said no but then did the work. God doesn't want us to pretend but to be who we are. And God wants our hearts to change so we are faithful. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:20:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-09-28.mp3 no 4:34 Pastor P. J. Sabbithi A children's conversation by Pastor P. J. Sabbithi A children's conversation by Pastor P. J. Sabbithi -------------------------------------------------------- When I was in school, I always wanted to be first in line. One day I was first, but when I got to the door, I had to hold it open for everyone else, and I was the last to go in. Sometimes as Christians we are left holding the door for others. It doesn't sound fair, but it is OK because we are helping others. A children's conversation by Pastor P. J. Sabbithi -------------------------------------------------------- When I was in school, I always wanted to be first in line. One day I was first, but when I got to the door, I had to hold it open for everyone else, and I was the last to go in. Sometimes as Christians we are left holding the door for others. It doesn't sound fair, but it is OK because we are helping others. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-09-21.mp3 no 2:59 Pastor Dan Werning A children's conversation by Pastor Dan Werning A children's conversation by Pastor Dan Werning -------------------------------------------------------- You may recognize this symbol with the snakes as a medical symbol, and here I have a bottle of aspirin. If a doctor told you to look at this bottle, it wouldn't help your headache. But we have a story of Moses making a bronze snake, and when people looked at it, it cured their snake bite. Here we have Jesus on the cross, and Jesus says to look at me and be forgiven and healed of troubles medicine cannot heal. A children's conversation by Pastor Dan Werning -------------------------------------------------------- You may recognize this symbol with the snakes as a medical symbol, and here I have a bottle of aspirin. If a doctor told you to look at this bottle, it wouldn't help your headache. But we have a story of Moses making a bronze snake, and when people looked at it, it cured their snake bite. Here we have Jesus on the cross, and Jesus says to look at me and be forgiven and healed of troubles medicine cannot heal. Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-09-14.mp3 no 6:16 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Do you ever get into a fight with a friend? Sometimes when that happens, kids will to around to everyone one else an complain. But Jesus says to go talk to the friend alone, and if that doesn't work, to take some friends along. Jesus also says that when two or three are gathered in his name, he is there too. When we disagree with a friend, and then ask Jesus in, it can bring everyone together and make a beautiful rainbow--all of God's beautiful children together. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Do you ever get into a fight with a friend? Sometimes when that happens, kids will to around to everyone one else an complain. But Jesus says to go talk to the friend alone, and if that doesn't work, to take some friends along. Jesus also says that when two or three are gathered in his name, he is there too. When we disagree with a friend, and then ask Jesus in, it can bring everyone together and make a beautiful rainbow--all of God's beautiful children together. Sun, 7 Sep 2008 14:50:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-09-07.mp3 no 4:34 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Being part of the church and being a Christian is not always fun. Sometimes it is work. These hats can represent different kinds of work, and sometimes the hats get dirty. In today's Gospel, Jesus tells Peter and the disciples that he will die, and Peter wants to stop him. Peter wants Jesus's hat to stay clean, but that was not what was meant to be. Sometimes we get broken and dirty, but Jesus loves us, and Jesus will be with us when we do the work God calls us to do. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Being part of the church and being a Christian is not always fun. Sometimes it is work. These hats can represent different kinds of work, and sometimes the hats get dirty. In today's Gospel, Jesus tells Peter and the disciples that he will die, and Peter wants to stop him. Peter wants Jesus's hat to stay clean, but that was not what was meant to be. Sometimes we get broken and dirty, but Jesus loves us, and Jesus will be with us when we do the work God calls us to do. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:30:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-08-31.mp3 no 5:37 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Who is Jesus? You know he is the Son of God. In today's Gospel, people said that Jesus was many things, but Peter and the disciples knew he was the Messiah. You know Jesus died on the cross for us, and Jesus knows who you are. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Who is Jesus? You know he is the Son of God. In today's Gospel, people said that Jesus was many things, but Peter and the disciples knew he was the Messiah. You know Jesus died on the cross for us, and Jesus knows who you are. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-08-24.mp3 no 3:28 Seminarian Jacob Burkman A children's conversation by Seminarian Jacob Burkman A children's conversation by Seminarian Jacob Burkman -------------------------------------------------------- When I was young, I liked to play in mud like this and get my hands dirty. When you get your hands dirty, your parents tell you to wash before you eat, but will it hurt if you eat some dirt? Jesus tells us in today's Gospel that it's not what goes into your mouth that will hurt you. Would you eat this bug? It's yucky, but it won't hurt you. It's hurtful words that come out of your mouth that cause trouble. A children's conversation by Seminarian Jacob Burkman -------------------------------------------------------- In today's Gospel, Jesus walked on the water, but Peter had trouble. The disciples were in a boat, there was a storm, and everyone was afraid. If you were in a boat in a storm, you would put on a life jacket like this. Jesus didn't let Peter sink, and it's the same for us. Jesus says, "I'm your life preserver, and I will always save you." Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:30:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-08-17.mp3 no 4:25 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- In today's Gospel, Jesus walked on the water, but Peter had trouble. The disciples were in a boat, there was a storm, and everyone was afraid. If you were in a boat in a storm, you would put on a life jacket like this. Jesus didn't let Peter sink, and it's the same for us. Jesus says, "I'm your life preserver, and I will always save you." A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- In today's Gospel, Jesus walked on the water, but Peter had trouble. The disciples were in a boat, there was a storm, and everyone was afraid. If you were in a boat in a storm, you would put on a life jacket like this. Jesus didn't let Peter sink, and it's the same for us. Jesus says, "I'm your life preserver, and I will always save you." Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:10:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-08-10.mp3 no 4:38 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Did you hear today's lesson from the Hebrew scriptures where the prophet gets everyone's attention with a big "ho!"? If you've ever been really thirsty, you know how good this water I'm drinking tastes. Do you want some? Like the prophet says, there is plenty, and it's free. You can also come and drink from God's fountain of love. Part of what we get to do as the church is to tell the whole world, "Ho! Come to the fountain!" A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Did you hear today's lesson from the Hebrew scriptures where the prophet gets everyone's attention with a big "ho!"? If you've ever been really thirsty, you know how good this water I'm drinking tastes. Do you want some? Like the prophet says, there is plenty, and it's free. You can also come and drink from God's fountain of love. Part of what we get to do as the church is to tell the whole world, "Ho! Come to the fountain!" Sun, 3 Aug 2008 13:30:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-08-03.mp3 no 6:31 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today's gospel tells us the kingdom of God is like a hidden treasure. I hid something here. Can you find it? You found the cross I hid, and that cross represents Jesus, a treasure for each of us. There's another treasure up here on the altar. Can you find it? Yes, it's the treasure of God's love hidden in communion. The kingdom of God is right in front of us. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today's gospel tells us the kingdom of God is like a hidden treasure. I hid something here. Can you find it? You found the cross I hid, and that cross represents Jesus, a treasure for each of us. There's another treasure up here on the altar. Can you find it? Yes, it's the treasure of God's love hidden in communion. The kingdom of God is right in front of us. Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:20:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-07-27.mp3 no 5:13 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today's gospel talks about wheat and weeds. Here are some seeds. Can you tell the difference between the wheat seeds and the weed seeds? It can be the same with people. We can't tell a good person from a bad person just by looking. My friend Mac is a big guy with tattoos, and if you saw him in a dark alley, you might run. But he would probably give you a hug. I know Mac is a good person because he works for Angel Network. We can tell the good people by what they do. It is not for us to decide who is good or bad. God will decide. Our job is to love everyone. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today's gospel talks about wheat and weeds. Here are some seeds. Can you tell the difference between the wheat seeds and the weed seeds? It can be the same with people. We can't tell a good person from a bad person just by looking. My friend Mac is a big guy with tattoos, and if you saw him in a dark alley, you might run. But he would probably give you a hug. I know Mac is a good person because he works for Angel Network. We can tell the good people by what they do. It is not for us to decide who is good or bad. God will decide. Our job is to love everyone. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-07-20.mp3 no 5:38 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- What is your favorite fruit? How do we get that fruit? Fruit grows on trees or vines, and one seed can become hundreds of fruits. God's word is like that. One word can grow a whole church. Now think about this: who or what is the fruit of God's word? A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- What is your favorite fruit? How do we get that fruit? Fruit grows on trees or vines, and one seed can become hundreds of fruits. God's word is like that. One word can grow a whole church. Now think about this: who or what is the fruit of God's word? Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-07-13.mp3 no 5:25 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Last year, one of my first conversations with you was about seeds, and I showed you a mango like this and talked about all the black seeds inside. I had confused it with a papaya, so I made a big mistake. But everyone in the congregation was kind about it and took time to teach me the difference. Paul writes about how we miss the mark. We make mistakes, but God forgives us, and we should forgive each other. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Last year, one of my first conversations with you was about seeds, and I showed you a mango like this and talked about all the black seeds inside. I had confused it with a papaya, so I made a big mistake. But everyone in the congregation was kind about it and took time to teach me the difference. Paul writes about how we miss the mark. We make mistakes, but God forgives us, and we should forgive each other. Sun, 6 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-07-06.mp3 no 3:36 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today we celebrate Peter and Paul. They were two important people who really loved Jesus. In today's lesson, we hear that Peter was freed from prison and went to tell people about Jesus. Look at this piece of office equipment. The parts are so close together that we cannot get anything between them. But if I pull on the ends and stretch it out, there's room for all kinds of things in it. In the same way, Peter and Paul opened up the church so there is room for everyone. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today we celebrate Peter and Paul. They were two important people who really loved Jesus. In today's lesson, we hear that Peter was freed from prison and went to tell people about Jesus. Look at this piece of office equipment. The parts are so close together that we cannot get anything between them. But if I pull on the ends and stretch it out, there's room for all kinds of things in it. In the same way, Peter and Paul opened up the church so there is room for everyone. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:30:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-06-29.mp3 no 5:40 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- In the usual picture of Jesus, he seems so nice, but today's Gospel says he will set one family member against another. I used to fight with my brothers all the time when I was young. And today we hear Jesus say that being part of the church isn't always nice. Sometimes people in church will fight about important ideas. It's like when we have an itch and have to scratch it. But the most important idea is what one of you children just said: Even when we're bad, Jesus still loves us. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- In the usual picture of Jesus, he seems so nice, but today's Gospel says he will set one family member against another. I used to fight with my brothers all the time when I was young. And today we hear Jesus say that being part of the church isn't always nice. Sometimes people in church will fight about important ideas. It's like when we have an itch and have to scratch it. But the most important idea is what one of you children just said: Even when we're bad, Jesus still loves us. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:30:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-06-22.mp3 no 5:40 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Here is a letter I got from my seminary asking for money, and here is another letter addressed to the world from LCH. It says "I love you," and it's from God. Our Gospel tells us about the apostles--the sent ones. Jesus sends them out to say "God loves you." They were like letters. In the same way, God is sending you out as letters to the world telling of God's love. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Here is a letter I got from my seminary asking for money, and here is another letter addressed to the world from LCH. It says "I love you," and it's from God. Our Gospel tells us about the apostles--the sent ones. Jesus sends them out to say "God loves you." They were like letters. In the same way, God is sending you out as letters to the world telling of God's love. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-06-15.mp3 no 5:40 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- What can we put in this wooden offering bowl? Bread or grapes or money--lots of things. In today's story, Jesus calls Levi (Matthew), who was a tax collector,and they went to dinner and ate from bowls like this. People asked how Jesus could eat with people like Levi, but Jesus wants us to invite everyone, especially the people no one wants to eat with. Jesus doesn't just go with the "cool" people. He wants everyone at the table. That's grace. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- What can we put in this wooden offering bowl? Bread or grapes or money--lots of things. In today's story, Jesus calls Levi (Matthew), who was a tax collector,and they went to dinner and ate from bowls like this. People asked how Jesus could eat with people like Levi, but Jesus wants us to invite everyone, especially the people no one wants to eat with. Jesus doesn't just go with the "cool" people. He wants everyone at the table. That's grace. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:20:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-06-08.mp3 no 4:22 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- What happens if you stand in the sand at the beach as the waves come in? Your feet begin to sink down. What would be better? A rock. If you stand on a rock, your feet get wet, but you don't sink down. God's love is like a rock. We can build our life on it. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- What happens if you stand in the sand at the beach as the waves come in? Your feet begin to sink down. What would be better? A rock. If you stand on a rock, your feet get wet, but you don't sink down. God's love is like a rock. We can build our life on it. Sun, 1 Jun 2008 14:35:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-06-01.mp3 no 3:12 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- When my son Seth was little, he had "Bucky," a toy beaver. He took Bucky everywhere and held him tightly when he was afraid. Like Bucky, God is always with us and loves us no matter what. We never outgrow the things that give us comfort, and we never outgrow our need for God. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- When my son Seth was little, he had "Bucky," a toy beaver. He took Bucky everywhere and held him tightly when he was afraid. Like Bucky, God is always with us and loves us no matter what. We never outgrow the things that give us comfort, and we never outgrow our need for God. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-05-25.mp3 no 3:52 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today is Trinity Sunday, but what is "Trinity"? It comes from the same word as "tricycle," so it talks about three. We celebrate the three ways we experience God. Three different images can help us understand the persons of the Trinity. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today is Trinity Sunday, but what is "Trinity"? It comes from the same word as "tricycle," so it talks about three. We celebrate the three ways we experience God. Three different images can help us understand the persons of the Trinity. Sun, 18 May 2008 14:15:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-05-18.mp3 no 5:53 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today is Pentecost. We hear how the Holy Spirit came to the disciples in a mighty wind and with tongues of fire. How do we know the Holy Spirit is here with us? Do you hear the wind or see tongues of fire? We know the Holy Spirit is here when we see this shopping cart filled with food for the hungry. And we know the Spirit is here when you and everyone are filled with gifts of singing and play and love. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today is Pentecost. We hear how the Holy Spirit came to the disciples in a mighty wind and with tongues of fire. How do we know the Holy Spirit is here with us? Do you hear the wind or see tongues of fire? We know the Holy Spirit is here when we see this shopping cart filled with food for the hungry. And we know the Spirit is here when you and everyone are filled with gifts of singing and play and love. Mon, 12 May 2008 06:30:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-05-11.mp3 no 4:27 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- This Sunday we hear Jesus say that he would leave us and send the Paraclete. Do you know what that is? You know that Jesus is in our hearts, but how can Jesus get out of our hearts? We can feel the wind blow, but we can't see it. In the same way, we can feel the Spirit moving. We also know about the Spirit because people tell us. We can tell others about the Spirit, and that's how we can give the Spirit and Jesus to others. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- This Sunday we hear Jesus say that he would leave us and send the Paraclete. Do you know what that is? You know that Jesus is in our hearts, but how can Jesus get out of our hearts? We can feel the wind blow, but we can't see it. In the same way, we can feel the Spirit moving. We also know about the Spirit because people tell us. We can tell others about the Spirit, and that's how we can give the Spirit and Jesus to others. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:30:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-04-27.mp3 no 5:13 Jim Sullivan A children's conversation by Jim Sullivan A children's conversation by Jim Sullivan -------------------------------------------------------- This is Earth Day. Earth Day began a long time ago--in 1970--because people were concerned about what we are doing to the Earth. Pretend this pair of chopsticks represents you and the Earth. If I give you only one half, you won't be able to eat. But when I give you the other half, you can eat. We human beings must work in harmony with the earth to have plenty to eat and a nice world to live in. A children's conversation by Jim Sullivan -------------------------------------------------------- This is Earth Day. Earth Day began a long time ago--in 1970--because people were concerned about what we are doing to the Earth. Pretend this pair of chopsticks represents you and the Earth. If I give you only one half, you won't be able to eat. But when I give you the other half, you can eat. We human beings must work in harmony with the earth to have plenty to eat and a nice world to live in. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-04-20.mp3 no 4:14 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- This is "Good Shepherd Sunday." Have you ever seen a sheep? What are they like? Sheep are cool but not too bright, so they need a shepherd. Shepherds take care of sheep, so they recognize the shepherd. Like a shepherd, Jesus call us, and we know that it is God calling. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- This is "Good Shepherd Sunday." Have you ever seen a sheep? What are they like? Sheep are cool but not too bright, so they need a shepherd. Shepherds take care of sheep, so they recognize the shepherd. Like a shepherd, Jesus call us, and we know that it is God calling. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-04-13.mp3 no 5:13 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- The story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus is a fun one. Who showed up? Jesus. And did they recognize him? No, not until he broke the bread. Have you ever seen that? No? Yes, you have, but you haven't been paying attention. We do it each Sunday. When we break the bread in communion, we want you--and everyone--to see Jesus and recognize him right here. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- The story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus is a fun one. Who showed up? Jesus. And did they recognize him? No, not until he broke the bread. Have you ever seen that? No? Yes, you have, but you haven't been paying attention. We do it each Sunday. When we break the bread in communion, we want you--and everyone--to see Jesus and recognize him right here. Sun, 6 Apr 2008 13:30:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-04-06.mp3 no 4:19 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Do you remember when we buried the "Alleluia!" many weeks go on the Sunday before Lent started?? Today is Easter Sunday, Jesus rose from the dead, and we have a job to do. We need to let the "Alleluia!" out. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Do you remember when we buried the "Alleluia!" many weeks go on the Sunday before Lent started?? Today is Easter Sunday, Jesus rose from the dead, and we have a job to do. We need to let the "Alleluia!" out. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-03-23.mp3 no 3:57 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- In the gospel lesson, Jesus spits on the ground, makes some mud, and puts it on the blind man"s eye. Suddenly the man can see. The man"s life changes, and he sees Jesus differently. It"s the same with us when we are baptized and can see God in everything. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- In the gospel lesson, Jesus spits on the ground, makes some mud, and puts it on the blind man"s eye. Suddenly the man can see. The man"s life changes, and he sees Jesus differently. It"s the same with us when we are baptized and can see God in everything. Sun, 2 Mar 2008 15:30:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-03-02.mp3 no 4:14 Pastor J. P. Sabbithi A children's conversation by Pastor J. P. Sabbithi A children's conversation by Pastor J. P. Sabbithi -------------------------------------------------------- The M&Ms I just gave you have different colors, but the insides are all the same. In the gospel today, Jesus talked to a woman who was different on the outside. We people may look on the outside, but God looks at our insides where we are all the same. A children's conversation by Pastor J. P. Sabbithi -------------------------------------------------------- The M&Ms I just gave you have different colors, but the insides are all the same. In the gospel today, Jesus talked to a woman who was different on the outside. We people may look on the outside, but God looks at our insides where we are all the same. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:30:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-02-24.mp3 no 4:01 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- In the gospel lesson, Jesus goes into the desert and meets Satan, who tempts him to turn stones into bread. Jesus knows he doesn't have to do tricks. He is certain about his relationship with God. We can be just as sure that God loves us. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- In the gospel lesson, Jesus goes into the desert and meets Satan, who tempts him to turn stones into bread. Jesus knows he doesn't have to do tricks. He is certain about his relationship with God. We can be just as sure that God loves us. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:30:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-02-10.mp3 no 4:34 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today is Transfiguration Sunday, and Transfiguration is about change. We are about to change from the Epiphany season of light to Lent. One of the things we do is put away a word that you heard many times this morning--Alleluia--because it's an Easter word. You'll help me put it away now, and after the forty days of Lent, we'll take it out again. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today is Transfiguration Sunday, and Transfiguration is about change. We are about to change from the Epiphany season of light to Lent. One of the things we do is put away a word that you heard many times this morning--Alleluia--because it's an Easter word. You'll help me put it away now, and after the forty days of Lent, we'll take it out again. Sun, 3 Feb 2008 15:40:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-02-03.mp3 no 4:40 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- If you ever went fishing, you know you have to have bait. Jesus says we have to go and fish for people, so what kind of bait should we use? We could use food or money to catch people, but Jesus used a different kind of bait--himself. Jesus is the best bait for us to use when fishing for people because Jesus is love. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- If you ever went fishing, you know you have to have bait. Jesus says we have to go and fish for people, so what kind of bait should we use? We could use food or money to catch people, but Jesus used a different kind of bait--himself. Jesus is the best bait for us to use when fishing for people because Jesus is love. Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:00:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-01-27.mp3 no 3:37 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- What do you expect when you come to church? John recognized Jesus as the Messiah because he was looking for the Messiah. If we don't expect much in church, we won't find much. But, if we expect to God to be present in church, we may find God. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- What do you expect when you come to church? John recognized Jesus as the Messiah because he was looking for the Messiah. If we don't expect much in church, we won't find much. But, if we expect to God to be present in church, we may find God. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:20:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-01-20.mp3 no 4:17 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- This is an important Sunday because we remember the baptism of Jesus. You probably got baptized when you were very young, so you don't remember your baptism. But just like with Jesus, when you were baptized with water, God said, "You belong to me." Baptism is God's way of saying, "I love you." A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- This is an important Sunday because we remember the baptism of Jesus. You probably got baptized when you were very young, so you don't remember your baptism. But just like with Jesus, when you were baptized with water, God said, "You belong to me." Baptism is God's way of saying, "I love you." Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:40:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-01-13.mp3 no 4:21 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Epiphany is God playing peek-a-boo with us. Jesus is God's revealing, God's uncovering, God's peek-a-boo. We should never stop being excited about God's revealing at Christmas and Epiphany. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Epiphany is God playing peek-a-boo with us. Jesus is God's revealing, God's uncovering, God's peek-a-boo. We should never stop being excited about God's revealing at Christmas and Epiphany. Sun, 6 Jan 2008 14:20:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon08-01-06.mp3 no 3:46 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Before Jesus was born, Joseph found out that Mary was pregnant and was going to put her away, but God told him to keep her. Joseph chose to obey God and love Jesus as his son. In the same way, God chooses to love each of us. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Before Jesus was born, Joseph found out that Mary was pregnant and was going to put her away, but God told him to keep her. Joseph chose to obey God and love Jesus as his son. In the same way, God chooses to love each of us. Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:20:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon07-12-23.mp3 no 3:51 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today we hear John the Baptist say, "Repent." When I heard that word as a child, it seemed like people were saying I was very bad. It just means to turn around and go the other way. When John says "Repent," it tells us to turn around and come home to God. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- Today we hear John the Baptist say, "Repent." When I heard that word as a child, it seemed like people were saying I was very bad. It just means to turn around and go the other way. When John says "Repent," it tells us to turn around and come home to God. Sun, 9 Dec 2007 16:30:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon07-12-09.mp3 no 3:01 Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- This is the first day of Advent. It is the first day of the new church year, and we should be excited. We should celebrate God's love every day. A children's conversation by Pastor Jeff Lilley -------------------------------------------------------- This is the first day of Advent. It is the first day of the new church year, and we should be excited. We should celebrate God's love every day. Sun, 2 Dec 2007 15:50:00 -1000 http://www.lchwelcome.org/children/c-sermons/2008/c-sermon07-12-02.mp3 no 4:16