Have you ever been away from home with nothing to eat? One day many people were far away from home at mealtime. Jesus was able to do something good for them.

Memory Verse: “Do not forget . . . to share with others.” Hebrews 13:16, NIV.

Message: 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 too?

Memory Verse: “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17, NIV

Message: 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!

Memory Verse: “You are my friends.” John 15:14, NIV.

Message: Jesus calls us to be His friends.

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.

Memory Verse: “Burst into songs of joy together.” Isaiah 52:9, NIV.

Message: Jesus wants us to have fun with our family and friends.

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?

Memory Verse: "God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7

Message: We worship God when we give cheerfully.

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?

Memory Verse: “God, I will praise you forever.” Psalm 30:12, NIV.

Message: We worship Jesus when we thank Him.

Have you ever been sick for a whole day? Have you ever been sick 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!

Memory Verse: “Give praise to the Lord.” 1 Chronicles 16:8, NIV.

Message: We praise God for taking good care of us.

What is your favorite thing about Sabbath School and church? Do you like the songs or the stories? Do you like to be with your friends? Jesus liked to go to church on Sabbath too!

Memory Verse: “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” PSALM 122:1, NIV.

Message: We worship God in Sabbath School and church.

Memory Verse: “Pray to me, and I will listen to you.” Jeremiah 29:12, NIV.

Message: We can talk to Jesus anytime, anywhere.

Memory Verse: “[Jesus said,] ‘You should do as I have done for you.’ ” JOHN 13:15, NIV.

Message: We help others because we want to be like Jesus.

Memory Verse: “Tell how much God has done for you.” Luke 8:39, NIV.
Message: We help others when we tell them about Jesus.

Memory Verse: “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.” PSALM 118:6, NIV.
Message: We can help others be safe.

Memory Verse: “[Jesus said,] ‘Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last.’” MARK 9:35, NIV.
Message: We serve others when we let them go first.