Theme: Excellence Value: Striving for excellence Bible Story: The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) Practical Activity:

Materials: - Paper - Pencils - Markers

Instructions: 1. Begin the assembly by introducing the theme of excellence and the value of striving for excellence. 2. Explain the Bible story of the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). 3. Ask the students to think about what it means to strive for excellence in their own lives. 4. Give each student a piece of paper and a pencil or marker. 5. Ask the students to draw a picture of themselves striving for excellence in one area of their life. 6. Once the students have finished their drawings, have them share their drawings with the class and explain why they chose that particular area of excellence. 7. Discuss the importance of striving for excellence in all areas of life. 8. Conclude the assembly by reminding the students that God calls us to strive for excellence in all that we do.