We haven't subbed with children for a long time...we are usually with the adults. We helped by subbing in the 3-6th grade SS on Father's Day and many people were gone. Ted chose the topic and prepared...but once again...we were reminded that you can't always prepare for every part.
These guys provided real life illustrations of what the lesson was about before we even got into it. Often we say things without even thinking about the words that come out of our mouth...because it was in our heart first.
Once they are out...you can't take them back!
Not sure that the lesson really reached the heart for some...yet...too much silly is often a distraction from God wants to accomplish.
But...after trying to put the toothpaste back in the tube...the picture was a little clearer.
We hope.
That's all we can do...as teachers and parents...present God's truth and pray that some day...they will remember the deeper meaning of squeezing out toothpaste in Sunday School!
I love listening to Ted teach...because I know the price of what the lessons has cost him through the years...it doesn't matter if he is talking to adults, children, or teens.
