Stories with Esther & Poppy for GIGI Kids

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Hey GIGI kids,

Today we have a great story about Caleb, who helps his mum rescue a trapped macaw. Looking after God's creation is very important.

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As they drove into the forest, Caleb could hardly sit still. He loved going with his mum into nature—the quiet, the smells, the way everything felt alive.

After finding a parking spot, Caleb followed his mum along a narrow trail deep in the forest.

Mum pointed things out and quizzed him on what she had taught him.

"Do you remember what those flowers do—who they help?"

"Yep! They feed the bees."

"Good. And what about—"

A sudden screech in the distance stopped them in their tracks.

They stood still, listening.

"SQUAWK! SQUAAAWK!"

"That doesn't sound right," Mum said, already moving.

Caleb's heart started to race. What could be happening?

They hurried toward the noise, pushing through thick bushes. There, on the forest floor, was a stunning blue macaw flapping wildly. Its wing was tangled in a plastic bag, and rubbish was scattered all around it.

"Oh, no!" Caleb cried. "It's stuck!"

What happened next? To find out, find a comfortable spot and listen to the episode.

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Story by: Steph

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Hey GIGI kids,

Today we have a great story called Poison in the Soup. You can find the story in your Bible in 2 Kings 4:38-41.

Here's a sneak peek:

The pot of stew bubbled and boiled until the room filled with a scrumptious scent. The prophets looked at each other and grinned–they could not wait to eat their feast.

"It's ready!" The cook called out as he hit a wooden spoon on the table to get everyone's attention.

As the prophets eagerly gathered around the pot, their stomachs growling with anticipation, one of them took a hesitant bite. "This stew tastes... strange," he remarked, furrowing his brow in confusion.

Another prophet, noticing the unusual taste, took a closer look at his bowl. "What did you put in this stew?" he asked, his voice tinged with concern.

But before anyone could answer, another prophet cried out in alarm, "That pot of stew is deadly!" They pushed their bowls away in fear, their faces pale with shock.

"Elisha, there's death in this pot!" another young man cried. His hands shaking.

What happened next? To find out, find a comfortable spot and listen to the episode.

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Story by: Esther

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Hey GIGI kids,

Today we have a great story about Kali and Ella, two sisters who have an amazing day at a Wildlife Park!

Here's a sneak peek:

Kali grinned and shouted a big "Woohoo!" as she opened the gift from her Aunt Mia and Aunt Siena, her mother's younger sisters. "Thank you!" She stood and gave each of them a big hug.

"I can't wait to go to the wildlife park." She turned the voucher over and gasped. "I'm even getting a photo with a koala?"

Her aunts laughed. "Yes!" Aunt Mia said. "You've been talking about getting a photo with a koala for two whole years, so we asked your mum, and she said it was fine."

Kali squealed and hugged them again. "Also…" Aunt Siena smiled. "We're taking you this Sunday."

Kali clapped and cheered as she spun around the room. "Oh, wait. Is Ella coming too?"

"Definitely!" Aunt Siena exclaimed. "We can't take one niece and leave the other behind, can we?"

Kali shook her head.

Ella, who had been watching from the corner of the room, grinned and ran to hug her aunts. "Thank you," she whispered.

That week, the sisters talked about nothing but the trip to the wildlife park. Kali had been wanting to go, and since her parents didn't have the funds for it, her aunts had kindly given her this birthday surprise. Sunday couldn't come soon enough.

What happened next? To find out, find a comfortable spot and listen to the episode.

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Story by: Esther Espinoza

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Hey GIGI kids,

Today we have a great story about a lady missionary called Amy Carmichael. She worked in India for many years helping children and did an orphanage so they could live free and happy. Amy's story is very inspirational!

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The following morning, as usual, she drank her cup of tea, enjoying the morning sunshine on her face as she prayed. Suddenly she opened her eyes as she felt the touch of a little hand on hers.

"I'm Preena," said a small voice, "and I want to live with you always."

Amy didn't know what to say. Then, looking into her deep brown eyes, full of sorrow beyond her years, she motioned for Preena to sit by her side.

Preena told Amy everything that had happened to her…how she was given to the temple as a slave, and how she tried to escape. Amy was shocked! "How many more children must be suffering like this?" she thought to herself. She resolved from that point on to help as many children as she could, and that is exactly what she did.

What happened next? To find out, find a comfortable spot and listen to the episode.

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Story by: Rosie Smith

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Hey GIGI kids,

Today we have a great story about a lady missionary called Amy Carmichael. She worked in India for many years helping children and did an orphanage so they could live free and happy. Amy's story is very inspirational!

Here's a sneak peek:

One day, Amy's whole life was turned upside down. Her father's business was forced to close. The financial stress upon him was so great that he became very ill and passed away shortly after. As the eldest of seven children, Amy dropped out of school to help her mother with the younger siblings. So, she began sharing Bible stories with them and inviting other children in the neighbourhood to listen. She also started visiting the slums where the poor people lived, yet her greatest burden was for the poor girls working in the flour mills.

They were known as the "Shawlies" since they couldn't afford to buy hats and wore shawls instead. For 14 hours a day they worked in terrible conditions and for very little pay. Amy wanted so much to bring them to her church, but she could see how unwelcome they were.

What happened next? To find out, find a comfortable spot and listen to the episode.

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Story by: Rosie Smith

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Hey GIGI kids,

Today we have an awesome story about a family who goes on holiday and sees a dolphin. And in Poppy's glitter box, you will meet Ranger Zoe, who shares amazing facts about the pink dolphin who lives in Brazil!

Here's a sneak peek of the story:

Making their way back towards the house, the family stopped when all of a sudden they heard a clicking sound coming from the water behind them. Turning around, their eyes rounded.

A sleek grey fin sliced through the water, followed by a glimmer of silver.

What was it?

Suddenly the children gasped in delight as the dolphin leapt gracefully into the air, twisting before it splashed back down.

"It's a dolphin!" they all shouted.

Baby Leo woke up with the commotion, looking towards the ocean his sleepy eyes blinking as he focused on the leaping sea creature.

What happened next? To find out, find a comfortable spot and listen to the episode.

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Story by: Stephanie Giselle

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Hey GIGI kids,

Today we have a great Bible story! This story tells about the prophet Elijah and how a chariot of fire transported him to heaven. You can find the story in your Bible in 2 Kings 2. Here's a sneak peek...

When they reached the edge of the Jordan river Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the water with it. The water divided to the right and to the left, and the two of them crossed over on dry ground.

When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, "Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?"

"Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit," Elisha replied.

"You have asked a difficult thing," Elijah said, "yet if you see me when I am taken from you, it will be yours—otherwise, it will not."

What happened next? To find out, find a comfortable spot and listen to the episode.

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Story by: Ashlee Price

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Hey GIGI kids,

Today we have a great story about Stompy the little elephant and a fun Easter Parade. Stompy learns all about what the true meaning of Easter is.

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When Stompy arrived home, she went straight to Mama Elephant, who was feeding baby elephant some mashed banana.

"Mama," she said, "Mrs. Flamingo said we have to decorate an Easter hat for the parade, and the theme is chocolate and bunnies. But I'm a bit confused about the chocolate and bunnies."

"I can definitely help you with that," Mama Elephant replied. "You see, Easter isn't about chocolates and bunnies—it's about remembering Jesus' death and resurrection."

"Oh! Can you explain it to me? Stompy asked, sitting down in front of Mama.

Mama smiled and nodded.

What happened next? To find out, find a comfortable spot and listen to the episode.

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Story by: Martha Hughes

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Hey GIGI kids,

Today we have a great story based on Mei and Ginger. You will love it! Here's a sneak peek...

Just then, the first firework shot into the sky with a boom! And burst into sparkling colours. Mesmerised, Mei's eyes widened. She began walking towards the lights, licking her cone, her mind lost in the beauty of the fireworks. She didn't notice how far she had wandered.

The ice cream truck was gone now, and her feet were tired. The people around her had changed; she didn't recognise any of the buildings. The laughter and lights seemed distant. Mei stopped. "Ginger… where are we?"

Ginger meowed softly and brushed against her leg. Mei turned one way, then another. The streets all looked the same. Her tummy filled with fear.

"Oh no," she whispered. "I'm lost." She picked up Ginger and hugged him tightly. "What am I going to do?" Her eyes filled with tears. "Jesus, please help me. I'm scared."

What happened next? To find out, find a comfortable spot and listen to the episode.

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Story by: Esther Mae

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Hey GIGI kids,

Today we have a beautiful Bible story about a woman called Dorcas - you can find her story in the Bible in Acts 9:39-42. Here is a sneak peek....

Days passed, and Cyrus and his mother waited anxiously for Dorcas to send word that she had completed the dress. But the only news they got was that Dorcas was very sick.

"Oh, no!" Cyrus' mother sobbed. "Poor Dorcas! She has done so much to help everyone in this village; there must be something we can do to help her."

Cyrus and his mother walked through the city to Dorcas' house so that they could cheer her up with kind words and some flowers that Cyrus had picked from the garden.

When they reached the house, Cyrus saw that Dorcas' small bedroom was already crowded with local people who had come to visit her and pray for her.

Squeezing into the house, they found a spot where they could see Dorcas.

She was lying very still on her bed. Her skin was burning up with fever, and she let out a dreadful cough. Her face looked thin and pale, and Cyrus could tell that she was very sick indeed.

What happened next? To find out, find a comfortable spot and listen to the episode.

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Story by: Ashlee Price

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