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Object:
At the conclusion of the sermon, distribute to everyone in the congregation a wallet-size picture of Jesus. Emphasize that the picture is to remind us of the scriptural passage, "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." Encourage the congregation to carry the picture with them.
The picture should be of nice enough quality that a parishioner would want to show it to a friend. This would create a good opportunity to share the message of the sermon and the meaning of Jesus in the parishioner's life. The picture must be of proper size to fit into a wallet or the pocket of a purse.
(We usually associate object lessons with children's sermons. Though, if used sparingly in the course of a year, objects can be used for the sermon. The purpose of the object is to emphasize the central point of the sermon message. The object is also something the congregants can take with them as a constant reminder of the sermon's message. The pastor will have to decide the best time to distribute the object during the sermon, keeping in mind that the process cannot become so lengthy or disruptive that the people lose their focus on the message. Also, in deciding to use an object, a pastor must plan ahead to secure the required number of objects for those who will be attending worship. Be sure to have more objects than are expected to be distributed. This will avoid someone feeling left out for not receiving one. Also, extra objects will be required because individuals who have missed the service will come to the church office and request the object that their friends received. The distributing of an object to a parishioner who was absent from worship is a good teaching tool, for it introduces him/her to the central message of the sermon that was missed. Also, the objects will have to be purchased or donated. The expense involved or the securing of donations must also be a part of the planning process.)
The picture should be of nice enough quality that a parishioner would want to show it to a friend. This would create a good opportunity to share the message of the sermon and the meaning of Jesus in the parishioner's life. The picture must be of proper size to fit into a wallet or the pocket of a purse.
(We usually associate object lessons with children's sermons. Though, if used sparingly in the course of a year, objects can be used for the sermon. The purpose of the object is to emphasize the central point of the sermon message. The object is also something the congregants can take with them as a constant reminder of the sermon's message. The pastor will have to decide the best time to distribute the object during the sermon, keeping in mind that the process cannot become so lengthy or disruptive that the people lose their focus on the message. Also, in deciding to use an object, a pastor must plan ahead to secure the required number of objects for those who will be attending worship. Be sure to have more objects than are expected to be distributed. This will avoid someone feeling left out for not receiving one. Also, extra objects will be required because individuals who have missed the service will come to the church office and request the object that their friends received. The distributing of an object to a parishioner who was absent from worship is a good teaching tool, for it introduces him/her to the central message of the sermon that was missed. Also, the objects will have to be purchased or donated. The expense involved or the securing of donations must also be a part of the planning process.)
