Hot + Take + Tuesday: The Children's Message — If you need permission and justification to get rid of them, you're welcome To read the post, type "puppets" in the comments, and the link will be sent to your DM. You can also go here: theamalgamation.substack.com/p/hot-take-tuesday-the-childrens-message Excerpt . . . "For those of you not connected to church life, many (most?) church services often have a time dedicated to a “Children’s Message.” The children are invited to the front, and the leader attempts to convey some important faith concepts to whoever may be there on that Sunday. Sometimes, a prop is used; other times, a story is read; and for the truly gifted, puppets. There is often a time for the children to respond (cue: cute answer often given by the precocious pastor’s kid), there is generally a “repeat after me” prayer, and then the children are often dismissed to church school . . . though some return to the pews to sit with their chosen adult. After 30 years of...