Have you ever felt really sad about something? So sad that you cried? That’s how Hannah felt. May . . . God . . . grant you what you have asked of him. 1 SAMUEL 1:17, NIV. We serve God when we help others.

Have you ever been away from home with nothing to eat? One day many people were far away from home at mealtime. But Jesus had a surprise for them! “Do not forget . . . to share with others.” HEBREWS 13:16, NIV. Friends share with others.

Do you have a special friend? What do you do with your special friend? Did you know Jesus had special friends? “A friend loves at all times.” PROVERBS 17:17, NIV. Friends always care for each other.

When you hear some good news, what do you do? Do you tell someone about it? Maybe you like to tell your brother or sister. Maybe you want to tell a friend. It’s fun to share good news! “You are my friends.” JOHN 15:14, NIV. Jesus calls us to be His friend

Do you like parties? Do you like to eat yummy food and play games with your family and friends? Jesus liked to have fun, too! He liked to visit with His family and His friends. “Burst into songs of joy together.” ISAIAH 52:9, NIV. We have fun with our fam

Have you ever watched how people give their offerings in church? The money may be placed, dropped, plopped, or tossed in the collection plate. How did it happen in Jesus’ time? “God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 CORINTHIANS 9:7, NIV.We worship God when we gi

Have you ever given something special to someone who didn’t say thank you? How did that make you feel? Once Jesus helped some men get well. What do you think they did?“God, I will give you thanks forever.” PSALM 30:12, NIV. We worship Jesus when we thank

Have you ever been sick for a whole day? for two or three days? You probably wanted to get well! The woman in our story today had been sick for a long, long time. She had been sick for 12 years! “Give thanks to the Lord.” 1 CHRONICLES 16:8, NIV. We praise

What is your favorite thing about Sabbath School and church? Do you like the songs? The stories? Do you like to be with your friends? Jesus liked to go to church on Sabbath too!“Let us go to the house of the Lord.” PSALM 122:1, NIV.We worship God in Sabba

What is the most quiet place you know? Is it a special place you like outside? Is it your own special thinking spot? Jesus had a favorite quiet place too. “Pray to me, and I will listen to you.” JEREMIAH 29:12, NIV. We can talk to Jesus anytime, anywhere.