Use this book of new resources if you want to

present a meaningful children's sermon or object lesson lasting about three or four minutes pass on some vital truth to young children in language and concepts they can understand...

offer a lesson using a simple object, or perhaps no object.

It has just the help you've been looking for: meaningful, Bible- based sermons told in simple language. It also has directions for presenting the story effectively and making sure the lesson aim is clearly understood by young listeners. Appropriate stories for spe- cial days in the church and calendar year are included, along with special-situation topics such as moving or getting ready for guests.

Charlotte Cooper is a teacher of learning-handicapped children, and is currently employed by the San Juan School District in Sac- ramento. As a pastor's wife for twenty-seven years, she states: "I know the need for brevity in the worship service."