This week, we met a boy named Samuel. He was just a kid—about 12 years old—when something incredible happened.

Samuel lived in the temple with a priest named Eli. He was there because his mother, Hannah, had promised God that if He gave her a child, she would dedicate him to the Lord’s service. And she kept that promise. Samuel grew up helping Eli and learning about God.

One night, after they had both gone to bed, Samuel heard a voice calling his name:

“Samuel!”

He jumped up and ran to Eli’s room. But Eli said, “I didn’t call you. Go back to bed.”

This happened again. And again. And again.

Finally, Eli realized what was going on—it wasn’t Eli calling. It was God.

Samuel listened carefully, and when God called him again, he said:

“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”

Samuel’s story reminds us that God speaks to people of all ages—even kids. If we listen closely, we might hear God calling us to help, to pray, to show kindness, or to do something brave.

“We know that God works all things together for good for the ones who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

—Romans 8:28

What We Learned:

• God speaks to people of all ages—even kids!
• Sometimes God’s call is quiet, so we have to listen carefully.
• When God calls, we can say like Samuel did: “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
• Every one of us can do something important for God, no matter our age.

Thank you for bringing your young ones to church so they can learn and grow in faith, just like Samuel did. See you in church on Sunday!