Meditation on a Pumpkin

For today's Children's Message our minister had an already-carved pumpkin with the pieces left in place. As he removed the pieces, he recited this prayer:
Dear Jesus, as I carve my pumpkin, help me pray this prayer:

Open my mind so I can learn about You (cut the top off the pumpkin);
Take all my sin and forgive the wrong that I do (clean out the inside).
Open my eyes so Your love I will see (cut eyes);
I'm sorry for the times I've turned up my nose at what You've given me (cut a nose).
Open my ears so Your Word I will hear (cut ears);
Open my mouth to tell others You're near (cut mouth).
Let Your light shine in all I say and do! (place a candle inside and light it)
Amen.
(One of the kids pointed out that carved pumpkins generally don't have ears, but the others were willing to accept our minister's handiwork.)

[Terry]

great processing. I like it when the kids of our churches are important. That is not always the case. Like how he did the lesson.

[Mrs. Smith]

Wonderful! So interesting and creative!

[Rick Schies]

Such a neat idea, and what a neat way to get the message of His love across to the young minds.

[bruni]

The kids look very attentive. like your processing.

[Lois P]

How good is that :)
What a great way to combine religion & Halloween in a way kids can relate to.
Good pic!

[Kerri]

Lovely

[Reba]

This is such a wonderful shot and nice processing.

[Phil Howcroft]

a beautiful candid shot allison, the children are 'hanging on every word' :) ....lovely work

[Carole Imes]

What a clever way to hold the children's interest in this profound religious message. He seems like such a caring minister and the children appear enthralled with his teachings. Beautiful photo!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

That's what we call "redeeming" the holiday! Wonderful story and love the vintage feel of the sepia. Sweet!

[Jennifer Jones]

Such a memorable message for the children - and hopefully a prayer adults can echo too.