Let the Sun Shine In!

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Materials needed: Sunglasses.

Hand-out: Several seeds for each child. Place seeds for each child in a small plastic bag. You may wish to include
written instructions with the seeds.

(Note: Do not say the name of the program yet.)

(Look at audience, and then put on sunglasses.)

Doesn’t it seem kind of bright in here? (Pause for response.)
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Well, never mind: I have another riddle for you.

Remember: When you have the answer, don’t say it.
Just raise your hand. (Raise your hand to demonstrate.)

I am thinking of something.
You will never touch it, but it touches you every day.
You cannot ignore it—yet you must not look at it.
It comes without being called.
It disappears without being taken. 3
It looks small, but it is larger than you can imagine.
Without it, you would soon freeze to death.
What is my word? (Choose someone to answer.)
Yes: the SUN!
We can’t do without it!

In fact, that’s what my message is all about.

It’s called, “Let the Sun Shine In!”
(Smile and remove sunglasses.)

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Everybody knows that sunlight warms our earth

and makes things grow.
It provides energy for the whole world!
But that’s not the only reason we need sunlight.
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Here’s something many people don’t know:

Sunlight destroys germs that can make us sick.
It is a powerful germ-killer!

This is another reason we should open our windows each day.

We need to let the sunshine in!

When we hang our clothes in the sunshine,

the sun helps to purify them.
The sunshine makes the clothes cleaner than
if you simply washed them with soap.
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Even things that are hard to wash can be purified by the sun!
Now and then, put your blankets and pillows out
in the sun for a “sun bath.”
This will kill germs hiding in them, and make them fresh again.
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Sunlight is good for YOU, too!

For one thing, sunlight strengthens your immune system.
A good strong immune system helps your body
fight against disease.
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Your body also needs sunlight in order to make Vitamin D.

This is a hormone which helps build strong,
healthy teeth and bones.

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Sunlight even helps keep your blood sugar just right

so you won’t get so hungry between meals!

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Sunlight is a blessing from God.

Are you ready to go out and get as much of it as you can?
If so, wait!
Sunlight is a gift we must use wisely.
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When it comes to sunshine, there can be too much of a good thing!

When we spend too long out in the sun, our skin burns.
This can happen even to dark-skinned people!

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When you have a bad sunburn, your skin blisters and peels.

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People who have had several bad sunburns are much more
likely to get skin cancer when they are older.

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Skin cancers often look like little sores that make scabs.
But instead of healing, they spread and get bigger.
Skin cancers are very dangerous to your health.

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Even if you don’t burn, it is not a good idea to get too much
sun on your skin.
You might think it looks good to have a dark suntan . . .

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But people who tan their skin, year after year, suffer for it later.
Their skin is extra wrinkled, and they often have
lots of brown spots.

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This is why, if you are going to spend a lot of time in the sun, you
should wear a hat or shade yourself with an umbrella.
Your arms and legs need protection, too!

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You can also protect your skin by wearing sunscreen.

Choose one that has at least an SPF 30 rating.
This is especially important for the face.

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And don’t forget your eyes!

The sun can damage them, too—even if you
don’t look right at the sun.
Too much sun can cause cataracts, especially if you
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Cataracts are a clouding over of the lens of the eye.

They make it difficult to see—as if you rubbed grease
all over your eyes.

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Sunglasses or a hat can protect your eyes from the sun.

Make sure your sunglasses block ultraviolet light.
This is the part of sunlight that is the most dangerous
to your eyes and skin.
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Now are you afraid to go out in the sun at all?

Don’t worry!
Just like with all of God’s gifts, we need to use sunlight
with MODERATION.
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Try to get out in the sun every day.

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The darker your skin, the more sun you need.

Fifteen to thirty minutes is about right.
If you are in the sun longer than that, make sure
that your skin is protected.
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Try not to stay out too long between 10 am and 3 pm.

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And don’t eat too much fatty food!

When you eat food with lots of fat in it, your skin
is more likely to be damaged by the sun.

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The sun was created by God—just as we were.

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We should worship and serve God because He

created us and our beautiful world.

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But some people forget that.

Instead of worshiping the Creator of the sun, they worship the sun.
The sun cannot answer our prayers or control our future.
The sun has no special power that can give us
special knowledge or power. 33

Only God can do these things.

And He is happy to do them, when we ask Him!

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The sun has no power of its own, but it is

a beautiful reminder of Jesus.
The Bible calls Jesus the “Sun of righteousness.”
Just as the sun lights up our world, Jesus can fill our hearts
with the light of His peace and joy and righteousness. 35

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So how about it?

Let the Son shine into your heart—today!

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Take-home suggestion:
Give each child a few flower seeds.
Instruct them to plant the seeds in a place where they will get a lot of sun, and to water them each day.
Tell them that as the plants grow, they will be a reminder of our own need for the sun—and the Son of righteousness.

Resources:
Bruce Noah and Janet Evert, “Heavenly Sunshine.” Young Disciple magazine, Vol. 1, No. 20.
Dawna Sawatzky, Dawna’s Handy Guide. HandyGuide@dawnas.com.

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