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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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