THE MAGIC WORD: EXCUSE ME

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 

DATE: WEDNESDAY 8TH OF MAY, 2024

THEME: THE MAGIC WORD: EXCUSE ME 

MEMORISE: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: James 1:19

READ: James 1:19-20

[19]Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

[20]For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

MESSAGE

Preschoolers are usually taught the five magic words, which are: excuse me, please, sorry, thank you, and pardon me. Over the next few days, I will teach about each of these magic words. 

The first is 'excuse me'. This phrase is a polite way of asking a fellow to move away from your path because he or she is obstructing you. For example, when someone is standing in front of a door that you are approaching, as a matter of courtesy, you should say, "Excuse me," so that the person will step aside for you to pass. 

It is very appalling to see children and teenagers struggling to pass through a door or little space with another person. I see it as a lack of etiquette or respect, especially if the person is older than they are. Respecting other people only increases your good reputation before men. The Bible says that a good name is better than riches. Therefore, you should learn to respect others and use respectful words. 

REFLECTION 

How respectful are you?

HYMN 2 - GOD GIVE US CHRISTIAN HOMES

1. God give us Christian homes

Homes where the Bible is loved and taught

Homes where the Master's will is sought

Homes crowned with beauty Thy love has wrought

God give us Christian homes

God give us Christian homes

2. God give us Christian homes

Homes where the father is true and strong

Homes that are free from the blight of wrong

Homes that are joyous with love and song

God give us Christian homes

God give us Christian homes

3. God give us Christian homes

Homes where the mother, in queenly quest

Strives to show others Thy way is best

Homes where the Lord is an honoured guest

God give us Christian homes

God give us Christian homes

4. God give us Christian homes

Homes where the children are led to know

Christ in His beauty who loves them so

Homes where the altar fires burn and glow

God give us Christian homes

God give us Christian homes!

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 

1 Samuel 2:22-4:22 John 5:24-47 

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE 

                    PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE