This week, we learned about a surprising conversation Jesus had at a well—and how it teaches us about kindness, courage, and God’s love for everyone.

Jesus and his disciples had been walking for a long time and were hot and tired. Around noon, they stopped near a well in Samaria. While the disciples went to find food, Jesus sat by the well to rest (John 4:6–8). That’s when a Samaritan woman came to get water.

Jesus surprised her by saying, “Will you give me a drink?” (John 4:7). This might sound simple, but back then, Jewish people didn’t usually speak to Samaritans, and men didn’t talk to women they didn’t know. The woman was shocked and asked, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (John 4:9).

But Jesus didn’t care about those social rules—He cared about her heart. He replied, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water” (John 4:10).

They talked more, and Jesus explained that the water from the well would only quench thirst for a little while, but “whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life” (John 4:13–14).

Jesus showed the woman that she mattered—that God saw, knew, and loved her. He even told her something He hadn’t revealed to many others: “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.” (John 4:26), meaning He is the promised Savior.

This story reminds us that Jesus welcomed everyone. He didn’t follow unfair rules that kept people apart—He broke through those walls with compassion. And He calls us to do the same.

What We Learned:
• Jesus showed kindness and respect to someone others ignored.
• God’s “living water” is His love and grace—and it never runs out.
• Jesus teaches us to love others the way He does: fully and without limits.

Hope to see you in church this Sunday! Everyone is welcome—just like the woman at the well.

This Sunday, we learned about Zacchaeus! Do you remember the song about him? Vickie and I sure did, and we sang it with the kids!

But Zacchaeus wasn’t just a fun song—he was a real person with a big problem. Zacchaeus was a tax collector, which meant he collected money from people to give to the Roman government. But in those days, tax collectors were allowed to take extra money for themselves, and many of them did—including Zacchaeus. Because of this, most people didn’t like him.

One day, Jesus came to Zacchaeus’ town. Zacchaeus wanted to see Jesus, but there was a problem—he was too short to see over the crowd! So he did something unusual for a grown man—he ran ahead and climbed a tree. In those times, it wasn’t considered very dignified for an important man like Zacchaeus to run or climb trees, but he didn’t care. He just wanted to see Jesus!

Then something amazing happened. When Jesus reached the tree, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down right now. I must stay at your house today.” (Luke 19:5) Everyone was shocked! Why would Jesus want to visit a tax collector?

But Jesus’ kindness changed Zacchaeus’ heart. Zacchaeus promised to give half of his possessions to the poor and to repay anyone he had cheated—four times what he had taken!

At first, Zacchaeus seemed like the story’s hero because he made things right. But the real hero is Jesus. Jesus saw Zacchaeus for who he could be, not just who he had been. He reminded everyone that God’s love is for everyone—even those who have made mistakes.

What We Learned

• Jesus loves and accepts everyone, no matter their past.
• When we truly follow Jesus, it changes us for the better.
• We should treat others with kindness and fairness.

Challenge for the Week: Find a way to show kindness to someone who may feel left out, just like Jesus did with Zacchaeus!

See you in church on Sunday!

We had a busy week! Miss Vickie talked to our class about different ways people can be baptized and what baptism means. Some churches baptize by sprinkling water, while others practice full immersion. After learning about these different traditions, our kids decided they liked the Methodist way best and are giving it serious thought!

This week’s Bible story was about Levi (also known as Matthew), the tax collector. In Jesus’ time, tax collectors were disliked because they often took more money than required and kept the extra for themselves. Most people wanted nothing to do with them.

But then something amazing happened. Jesus saw Levi sitting at his tax booth and said, “Follow me.” (Luke 5:27)

That’s it—just two simple words! And do you know what Levi did? He got up, left everything behind, and followed Jesus!

Imagine how shocking that must have been. Jesus, a respected teacher, invited someone that most people thought was dishonest and unworthy. But Jesus doesn’t just call those who seem perfect—He calls everyone, including people who have made mistakes. Levi knew that following Jesus would change his life completely, and he didn’t hesitate. He even threw a big dinner at his house to celebrate, inviting Jesus and his disciples to eat with other tax collectors and outsiders.

Some religious leaders saw this and weren’t happy. They asked, “Why does Jesus eat with sinners?” (Mark 2:16)

Jesus answered, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Mark 2:17)

That’s the good news for us! Jesus doesn’t wait for us to be perfect before He calls us—He calls us just as we are.

What We Learned

✔ Jesus invites everyone—even those who feel unworthy or left out.

✔ Following Jesus means leaving behind the things that hold us back. Levi didn’t hesitate; he got up and followed!

✔ We are called to welcome others, just like Jesus did. No one is too far gone for God’s love.

See you in church on Sunday!

This Sunday, we met Tabitha, a woman known for her kindness and generosity. She had a ministry of sewing clothes for others, using her skills to serve her community. But one day, Tabitha became very ill and passed away.

The disciples in Joppa had heard of Peter’s reputation as a healer, so they sent two people to a nearby town to ask for his help. When Peter arrived, he saw how much the community loved Tabitha—many people were mourning her loss. He sent everyone out of the room, knelt, and prayed. Then he turned to Tabitha and said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, saw Peter, and got up! The news of her healing spread quickly throughout Joppa.

What We Learned

Through faith and community, Tabitha was healed. Her life reminds us that kindness is powerful and that serving others is a way to show God’s love.

When we work together to help those in need, we fulfill the role God has given us in His greater plan.

How can we share kindness and serve others like Tabitha did? Think about it, and we’ll discuss your answers this Sunday in church!

See you then!