( CHILDREN'S LESSON )

                                                         SERVING GOD

                                                            John 6: 1-13

  Introduction:

        A.  A story that tells us how important  young people can be to God. 

             John 1: 1-13

  Let's think about how young people can serve God.

   I.  God only expects you to use what you have.

        A.  Ways you can serve God:

              1.  Help us prepare for worship.  Examples

              2.  Worship God every Sunday.  Hebs. 10:25

              3.  Invite friends to worship.  Matthew 28:19

              4.  Treat others as Jesus teaches us.  Matthew 7: 12    Examples

   Conclusion:

         A.  God can multiply your efforts as Jesus did the little boy's lunch.

         B.  God will bless you.