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Maria starts Sabbath morning frustrated when little Yo-Yo “decorates” her dresser the hard way. At church, Mrs. Shue teaches the Shoebox Kids a powerful object lesson by turning the classroom into a principal’s office—showing what respect looks like (and what it doesn’t). Then Maria hears a new way to think about church: it’s God’s office, a place to be reverent because Jesus promised to be with His people when they gather. During the sermon, Maria chooses worship over notes, helps Yo-Yo sit still, and keeps her eyes open for Jesus’ footprints.

Talk about it:

• What does respect look like at home and at church?
• Why did Mrs. Shue call church “God’s office”?
• What helps you pay attention during worship?
• How can you help a younger child learn reverence?

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Israel loses a battle against the Philistines, and the leaders make a dangerous mistake. Instead of turning back to God, they treat the Ark of the Covenant like a lucky charm and carry it into war. But God is not impressed—and the Philistines win again, capturing the Ark and bringing it to their temple in Ashdod.

Then something shocking happens. The Philistines place the Ark in front of their idol, Dagon… and the next morning, everything is different. As the Ark is moved from city to city, trouble follows—until the Philistine rulers finally decide it has to go back to Israel. This episode reminds kids that God is holy, He is not a good-luck charm, and He always has the power to protect what belongs to Him.

Talk about it:

• Why did Israel bring the Ark into battle, and what was wrong with that choice?
• What does this story teach us about obeying God instead of relying on “good luck”?
• What happened to Dagon when the Ark was placed in the Philistine temple?
• What is one way you can show respect for God this week?

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Sammy keeps fixing his bike when a new neighbor boy, A.J., pops up over the fence. A.J. seems lonely, and Sammy soon learns why. A.J. has been in trouble for stealing, and his dad says he’ll always be a troublemaker. During Sabbath School, the Shoebox Kids learn how God called Samuel to deliver a message, and Mrs. Shue challenges them to “deliver God’s mail” this week.

When A.J. comes over again, Sammy prays for the right words and tells him the most important message of all: Jesus loves him and can change his heart. Just as A.J. starts to hope, something happens that might keep Sammy from ever seeing him again.

Talk about it:

• Why did A.J. think he could never change?
• What message did Sammy “deliver” to A.J.?
• How did prayer help Sammy know what to say?
• Who might need to hear “Jesus loves you” from you this week?

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Samuel is growing up in the tabernacle, helping Eli the priest. But Eli’s sons are doing wrong things, and it’s hurting God’s house and God’s people. One night, while Samuel is in bed, he hears a voice call his name. He runs to Eli—three times—thinking Eli is calling. Finally, Eli understands: it’s God. He tells Samuel exactly what to say if he hears the voice again.

When God calls once more, Samuel answers, “Speak, Lord, I want to serve You. I’m listening.” God gives Samuel a hard message about what will happen to Eli’s family because of his sons’ sins. The next morning, Samuel is afraid to share it—but Eli insists, and Samuel tells the truth. Even though Samuel is still young, God has found a messenger who will listen and speak His words.

Talk about it:

• Why did Samuel think Eli was calling him at first?
• What did Eli tell Samuel to say when God spoke again?
• Why was God’s message hard for Samuel to share?
• How can you make time to listen to God this week?

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Jenny can’t sleep. With her parents divorced, worries keep piling up—about arguments, school, moving, and even Butterscotch slipping out into the night. In Sabbath School, the Shoebox Kids talk about Hannah’s prayer and make a list of worries they can hand to Jesus. Jenny finally shares what’s been weighing on her heart, and Mrs. Shue gives her a simple challenge for bedtime.

That night, in the almost-dark, Jenny hears a scratch at the door… and she has to decide what to do next.

Talk about it:

• What worries were keeping Jenny awake?
• What does it mean to hand a worry to Jesus?
• What could Jenny do instead of lying there afraid?
• What is one worry you can pray about tonight?

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In this episode, we meet Hannah, a woman who feels very sad because she cannot have a child. During a trip to God’s house, Hannah pours out her heart in a quiet, honest prayer and promises that if God gives her a son, she will dedicate him to the Lord. Eli the priest sees her praying and encourages her, and Hannah chooses to trust God’s care. God answers Hannah’s prayer, and she names her baby Samuel, remembering that he was a gift from the Lord. True to her promise, Hannah later brings Samuel back to serve God, showing what faith, gratitude, and keeping your word look like. A beautiful story that reminds kids God hears prayers, even the whispered ones.

Talk about it:

• What did Hannah do when she felt sad and discouraged?
• Why do you think Hannah’s quiet prayer was so special?
• How did Hannah show trust in God after she prayed?
• What is something you can pray about this week and trust God with?

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The Shoebox Kids are studying Ruth, but Mrs. Shue has a surprise. They’re putting on a play. Costumes, sandals, and Bible-times names fill the room as Maria becomes Ruth, DeeDee becomes Naomi, and Chris tries to figure out how to play two different characters. After the laughter settles, the class starts talking about something harder: being teased. Chris shares how kids made fun of his real name, Cristóbal, and how he finally shoved one boy after getting pushed too far. The kids compare stories and wonder what Ruth might have done if people called her names.

Mrs. Shue opens the Bible to Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 about loving your enemies and praying for those who hurt you. Chris realizes the “missing piece” was prayer. Jesus was there to help, but he didn’t ask. He calls it “almost a footprint,” and decides that next time, he’ll ask Jesus for strength to be kind, even when someone is cruel. 

Talk about it:

• What happened to Chris at recess, and why did he get so angry?
• What does Jesus say we should do when people hurt our feelings?
• What are some kind choices you can make when someone teases you?
• When could you pause and pray before you react this week?

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When a famine strikes Israel, Naomi’s family moves from Bethlehem to Moab. Years later, Naomi loses her husband and both sons, and decides to return home. Ruth, Naomi’s Moabite daughter-in-law, refuses to leave her and makes a beautiful promise: “Where you go, I will go… your God will be my God.” Back in Bethlehem, Ruth gathers leftover barley to help them survive and ends up in the field of Boaz, a kind relative who protects and provides for her. In time, Boaz marries Ruth, Naomi’s family is cared for, and Ruth becomes part of a very special family line that leads to King David. A tender story about faithfulness, kindness, and choosing God. 

Talk about it:

• Why did Ruth choose to stay with Naomi even when it was hard?
• How did Boaz show kindness to Ruth in the fields?
• What does Ruth’s promise teach us about loyalty and trusting God?
• Who can you show kindness to this week?

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Willie wants to fit in with the most popular boys at school, but Max and Lucas enjoy teasing others. After they trip up Gary and insult Candy, they plan a cruel “pet day” prank—letting Carmen’s mouse out to be chased by a cat—and pressure Willie to help. Willie prays, thinks about how he’d feel if it were his dog Coco, and quietly says “no,” even though it costs him their friendship. In Sabbath School he adds a “Jesus footprint,” thankful for courage to do what’s right. A real-life story about peer pressure, kindness, and the strength God gives to choose good friends. 

Talk about it:

• Why did Willie want to be friends with Max and Lucas, and what did he notice about how they treated others?
• What helped Willie say “no” when he felt pressured?
• How can you tell the difference between a real friend and a hurtful friend?
• What’s one kind choice you can make for someone at school this week?

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An angel tells Manoah’s wife that her baby, Samson, will be a Nazarite—set apart for God. Samson grows super strong, but his choices are not always wise: he plays with danger, makes enemies, and finally tells Delilah the secret of his strength. Captured and blinded, Samson prays for God’s help one last time. God answers, and Samson pushes down the temple pillars, defeating Israel’s enemies and beginning their freedom. This powerful story shows that our strength comes from God, and that He still hears us when we turn back to Him. 

Talk about it:

• What does it mean that Samson was a Nazarite “set apart” for God?
• How did Samson’s choices get him into trouble?
• What changed when Samson prayed at the end of the story?
• What’s one way you can use your strengths to honor God this week?

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