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Jonah was a man who didn’t want to do what God asked. God told Jonah to go to the city of Nineveh and warn the people to change their bad ways, but Jonah was afraid and ran away. He got on a boat, hoping to escape, but a big storm came. Jonah knew the storm was because he didn’t listen to God, so he told the sailors to throw him into the sea.

Instead of drowning, Jonah was swallowed by a giant whale! He stayed inside the whale for three days, thinking about what he had done. Jonah prayed and promised to follow God’s instructions. So, God had the whale spit Jonah out onto dry land, and Jonah went to Nineveh to share God’s message. Because Jonah finally listened, the people of Nineveh were saved.

The story of Jonah reminds us that it’s important to do what God asks, even when it’s hard. God knows what’s best, and following His plan is always the right choice.

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Did you know there are two stories about how God created people? In Genesis 2, we see a closer look at how God made the first human. God took dust from the ground and breathed life into him. Then, God planted a beautiful garden with trees and water and asked the human to take care of it. But God saw that the human shouldn’t be alone, so God made a helper. Together, they became the first team to care for God’s world.

You might notice this story is a little different from the first one in Genesis. Some people say there are two versions to help us understand God’s big story better. What really matters is that God shows us we need each other. We’re meant to help one another and take care of the world around us.

See you in church on Sunday!
Blessings…

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This week, we talked about how God is creative and how we are God’s masterpiece, created in Jesus Christ to do good things. Psalm 139:1-18 teaches us that God made each of us unique and special.

This scripture brings comfort and peace as it helps us understand how deeply we are known and loved by God. It reminds us that we are created with care and purpose, and that we are wonderfully made. The psalm describes how God has been involved in our lives since the very beginning, and how He is always with us, guiding and loving us every step of the way.

Even in difficult times or when we feel scared, we can remember this psalm and be reassured that God is always with us, and His love never fails. Let’s carry these powerful words with us as a reminder of our value and God’s never-ending love.

Join us this Sunday as we continue to explore the meaning of this psalm and how it applies to our lives.

Blessings…

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This week, we are learning about God’s creation! For six days, God worked, using unique ways to make the world better and better. But it wasn’t just good—it was extremely good! On the sixth day, God created human beings in His own image.

Children might wonder if being created in the image of God means we physically look like Him. While that could be, it’s important to think beyond appearances. Being made in God’s image means we reflect His creativity and goodness in the world. Just like God is a creator, each of us carries a piece of that divine creativity.

Reflecting God’s goodness isn’t always easy, but remember—God sees you as supremely good. Keep that in mind as you share your creativity with the world.

See you in church on Sunday!
Blessings,

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We’re starting a new study with the kids—”God Creates the Earth.” God’s first masterpiece is the Earth, and it’s far from simple or insignificant. Creating it took time and intention. For several days, God carefully crafted the world, making it better and better each day. You can almost sense a rhythm as the story unfolds. God’s creation wasn’t a one-time event but a process, with each day building on the work of the previous one. And most importantly, God took pride in His work, as the story reminds us, “God saw how good it was.”

God’s creativity is an inspiration to us all, reminding us that we can keep creating and that our creativity is always seen as good. There’s so much more to learn about God’s creation, and we can’t wait to explore it together. See you in church on Sunday!

Blessings