(written by children in Mississippi)
Leader: Children want love. Will you love me?
People: As Jesus loves the children, we will love you.
L: We want to learn to pray. Will you pray with us?
P: As Jesus prayed with his disciples, we will pray with you.
L: Sometimes we are mean and do bad things. Will you teach how to say I'm sorry?
P: As Jesus forgives, we will look into our own hearts and forgive.
L: When we grow up, we will take care of you. Show us how to care.
P: With God's help, we will show you how to care.
L: We cannot vote. Will you vote for us?
P: We will stand for you and we will vote for you.
L: Our world is all messed up. It is hard to know what is right. Will you help?
P: With God's help, we will show you how to live.
L: Jesus listened to children. Will you hear us when we call your name? Are we important to the church?
P: Jesus said, "Unless you turn and become children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Children are our teachers. Yes, we are the church together!