Kathy's Kids Storytime (Ms. Kathy)

Have you ever done something just because you wanted to do it and then found yourself in trouble? In our story today, a young boy finds himself in a situation just like that and finds out why God gives us such great friends to watch out for us.

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Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
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Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Have you ever done something that your parents have warned you to stay away from and then find out that your parents knew what they were talking about? In our story today, a young boy learns why his mother wanted him to be cautious, however...God uses the situation to reach someone else from Him. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Has anyone said anything hurtful to you before? In our story a young girl finds out that groups of girls can be mean sometimes. But she finds out where true beauty comes from...her heavenly Father.

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Deedee invites Jenny to spend a few days with her and her family at her Grandmother's house. What will this old house have in store for them?

Where had DeeDee's family Bible gone? Could they find any clues about what happened to Captain Morgan so many years later?

Have you ever seen what quicksand looks like? It can look like normal ground until you step on it, and then it grabs hold. In our story today, a young girl learns how quickly quicksand can change and how hard it is to struggle to get free. Quicksand is very much like sin in our lives. The more we struggle to get free, the harder it is unless you have Jesus pulling you out. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Have you ever had someone in your life that you didn't particularly like? You didn't hate them, just weren't to found of them. In our story today, we will hear how a cat changed a young girls view of her stepdad. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

How can a song save someone? In our story today, we learn how God used a soldier singing voice to convict and bring an enemy soldier to Christ during the Civil War. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

At the Shoebox, DeeDee and Jenny told the other kids about Captain Morgan and about the lost "Treasure" (Deedee's family Bible). They also learn about the "Armor of God."

Have you parents ever talked to you about asking God to show you who to show Jesus to? In our story, a family prays for God to show them who to bring home and share a meal. But they weren't expecting what God was going to ask them to do after that. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Have you ever had someone that was not kind to you? What has your mom or dad told you to do about it? In our story today, a young girl named Chris finds out what the Bible means by heaping coals of kindness on your enemies.

Bible Text:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Romans 12:20 NIV

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Beck at DeeDee's grandmother's house, she and Jenny start to look for clues. What will they find?

Have you ever needed something and prayed for it? What happened? In our story today, a young boy saw the power of prayer in praying for building materials for their new church.

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Do you know what a "gang" is? A gang is often an organized group of criminals. And in our story today, a young man learns about someone even more powerful than his friends in the gang and that is Jesus.

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Where had their stuff gone? Will they figure out how DeeDee's grandmother got from her room to Captain Morgan's room?

Where was this secret passage way going to go? Is it how DeeDee's Grandmother would go see Captain Morgan?

Have you ever tried to show off for friends? What happened? Did it go the way you thought it would? In our story today, our lead character learns what can happen when you try to show off for your friends and what a true answer to prayer looks like. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Is Jenny ok? What happened to the dumbwaiter? 

With Jenny in the basement and DeeDee in the attic, will they be able to find any helpful clues alone? Or will Jenny have to sit in the dark until DeeDee is able to come down to the basement?

Have you ever hated someone? Did you know that that hate hurts you more than it hurts the one you are mad at? In our story today, two men learn how to let go of many years of hatred for one another. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Do you know someone who is always trying to get attention and maybe they act up or out in class? Some people would call them "the class clown." In our story today, we learn why a young boy decided to be the class clown and what he learned from that experience.

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Will DeeDee be able to get down out of the attack and will Jenny find a way out of the basement? Where is the family Treasure?

DeeDee's Grandma fills in the missing pieces of the mystery for DeeDee, Jenny, DeeDee's brother Marcus and their mother.

Have you ever seen a rattlesnake in person? In our story today, a young boy gets a little too close a rattlesnake and learns a lesson in prayer. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Do you have a pet? Dog? Cat? In our story today, a young boy finds out how God has equipped our pets to be able to sense when something is wrong and help us. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Do you have a best friend? Would you give your life for them? In our story today, a bitter King finds out what true friendship is and his heart is  softened. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Do you like visiting your grandparents? How would you feel if one of them moved in with you? In our story today, a young girl is having her grandmother move in with them and she is only thinking about how that would inconvenience her, however one of her friends helps her pivot her thoughts. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Chris, Willie and Sammy learn how to make Morris Code transmitters and put into practice what they had learned in school. 

Willie and his grandpa are on the way home from the fair when the unexpected happens. Will they be "ok?"

Have you ever given something but then regretted giving up that item because you now really want it even though it is making someone else happy? Sometimes it takes a change of attitude. In our story today Kathy learns that very important lesson of putting someone else's happiness above her own.

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Do you know someone who has a bad attitude? Have you tried to help them enjoy the tasks they are doing? In our story today, two teenagers learn the importance of doing a job with a good attitude. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Do you have a pet? Maybe a dog or a cat? In our story today, a young boy learns how much he loves his dog named Sandy when he almost looses her. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Have you ever had trouble communicating with your friends? Maybe each of you have an idea of what the other one is trying to tell each other but missing the actual truth. In our story today a young boy finds himself in a sticky situation because he and his friends were having trouble communicating. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Have you ever been left when kids are playing together or not invited to a birthday party? Do you know someone who has been left out and may not have many friends? In our story today, Lisa and Ellen learn what the "Golden Rule" actually means. 

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Have you ever lost someone that you care about? What type of legacy have they left behind. You know that you can be apart of their legacy?

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Have you ever tried to be friends with someone who didn't want to be friends with you? What did you do? In our story today, Marvin continues to turn the other cheek and try to befriend Mike like Jesus would want him to do. Listen to see what happens.

Bible Text:
"But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also." Matthew 5:39, NIV

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Are Willie and his Grandpa going to be alright?

"The angel of the Lord encamps
around those who fear him, and rescues them."
Psalms 34:7

Where is the flashlight? Will anyone be able to see a signal?

Today we are starting a new book by Jerry D. Thomas with the adventures of the Shoebox Kids and Bible stories. 

Bible Text:
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty,darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness.  God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day." Genesis 1:1-5 NIV

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Have you ever made anything with paper maché? In our story today, Maria's Mom teaches her how to and helps her create a project for school as well as for the Shoe Box Kids. 

Bible Text:
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty,darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness.  God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day." Genesis 1:1-5 NIV

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Bible Text:
"God spoke: “Separate! Water-beneath-Heaven, gather into one place; Land, appear!” And there it was. God named the land Earth.  He named the pooled water Ocean. God saw that it was good.
God spoke: “Earth, green up! Grow all varieties  of seed-bearing plants, Every sort of fruit-bearing tree.” And there it was. Earth produced green seed-bearing plants, all varieties, And fruit-bearing trees of all sorts. God saw that it was good. It was evening, it was morning—Day Three.
God spoke: “Lights! Come out! Shine in Heaven’s sky! Separate Day from Night. Mark seasons and days and years, Lights in Heaven’s sky to give light to Earth.” And there it was.
God made two big lights, the larger  to take charge of Day, The smaller to be in charge of Night; and he made the stars. God placed them in the heavenly sky to light up Earth And oversee Day and Night,  to separate light and dark. God saw that it was good. It was evening, it was morning—Day Four.
God spoke: “Swarm, Ocean, with fish and all sea life! Birds, fly through the sky over Earth!” God created the huge whales, all the swarm of life in the waters, And every kind and species of flying birds. God saw that it was good. God blessed them: “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Ocean! Birds, reproduce on Earth!” It was evening, it was morning—Day Five.
God spoke: “Earth, generate life! Every sort and kind: cattle and reptiles and wild animals—all kinds.” And there it was: wild animals of every kind, Cattle of all kinds, every sort of reptile and bug. God saw that it was good.
God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature
So they can be responsible for the fish in the sea, the birds in the air, the cattle, And, yes, Earth itself, and every animal that moves on the face of Earth.” God created human beings;  he created them godlike, Reflecting God’s nature. He created them male and female. God blessed them: “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge!
Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air, for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth.”
Then God said, “I’ve given you  every sort of seed-bearing plant on Earth And every kind of fruit-bearing tree, given them to you for food. To all animals and all birds, everything that moves and breathes, I give whatever grows out of the ground for food.” And there it was.
God looked over everything he had made; it was so good, so very good! It was evening, it was morning—Day Six." Genesis 1:9-31 (The Message Bible)

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Have you ever seen someone carve soap into little figurines? Did you know you could carve soap like wood? In our story today, Sammy learns an important lesson about God in relation to soap carvings he created.

Bible Text:
"God spoke: “Separate! Water-beneath-Heaven, gather into one place; Land, appear!” And there it was. God named the land Earth.  He named the pooled water Ocean. God saw that it was good.
God spoke: “Earth, green up! Grow all varieties  of seed-bearing plants, Every sort of fruit-bearing tree.” And there it was. Earth produced green seed-bearing plants, all varieties, And fruit-bearing trees of all sorts. God saw that it was good. It was evening, it was morning—Day Three.
God spoke: “Lights! Come out! Shine in Heaven’s sky! Separate Day from Night. Mark seasons and days and years, Lights in Heaven’s sky to give light to Earth.” And there it was.
God made two big lights, the larger  to take charge of Day, The smaller to be in charge of Night; and he made the stars. God placed them in the heavenly sky to light up Earth And oversee Day and Night,  to separate light and dark. God saw that it was good. It was evening, it was morning—Day Four.
God spoke: “Swarm, Ocean, with fish and all sea life! Birds, fly through the sky over Earth!” God created the huge whales, all the swarm of life in the waters, And every kind and species of flying birds. God saw that it was good. God blessed them: “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Ocean! Birds, reproduce on Earth!” It was evening, it was morning—Day Five.
God spoke: “Earth, generate life! Every sort and kind: cattle and reptiles and wild animals—all kinds.” And there it was: wild animals of every kind, Cattle of all kinds, every sort of reptile and bug. God saw that it was good.
God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature
So they can be responsible for the fish in the sea, the birds in the air, the cattle, And, yes, Earth itself, and every animal that moves on the face of Earth.” God created human beings;  he created them godlike, Reflecting God’s nature. He created them male and female. God blessed them: “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge!
Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air, for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth.”
Then God said, “I’ve given you  every sort of seed-bearing plant on Earth And every kind of fruit-bearing tree, given them to you for food. To all animals and all birds, everything that moves and breathes, I give whatever grows out of the ground for food.” And there it was.
God looked over everything he had made; it was so good, so very good! It was evening, it was morning—Day Six." Genesis 1:9-31 (The Message Bible)

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Bible Text:
"Heaven and Earth were finished, down to the last detail. By the seventh day God had finished his work. On the seventh day he rested from all his work. God blessed the seventh day. He made it a Holy Day because on that day he rested from his work, all the creating God had done. This is the story of how it all started, of Heaven and Earth when they were created." Genesis 2:1-4 (The Message)

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Have you ever thought of how you celebrate the Sabbath? Do you and your family go to church? Do you invite friends home for dinner and maybe a hike in the afternoon? Have you ever celebrated it like a Birthday? In our story today, the Shoebox Kids decided to do just that.

Bible Text:
"Heaven and Earth were finished, down to the last detail. By the seventh day God had finished his work. On the seventh day he rested from all his work. God blessed the seventh day. He made it a Holy Day because on that day he rested from his work, all the creating God had done. This is the story of how it all started, of Heaven and Earth when they were created." Genesis 2:1-4 (The Message)

If you’re interested in any other books published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, please visit adventistbookcenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Visit our website: www.kathyskidsstorytime.org

We'd love to hear from you.
Write to us at:
Kathy@kathyskidsstorytime.org
or
Kathy’s Kids Storytime
PO Box 44270
Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

Special Thanks:
Recorded by: Kathy Russell, Children's Ministry Director
Edited by: Communication Department

Chris, Sammy, Maria and the other Shoebox Kids learn that Willie and his Grandpa are missing. What can they do?

Bible Text:
"Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden,  but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.’” “You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman.  “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirablefor gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.  Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LordGod as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden.  But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” Genesis 3 (NIV)

Have your parents ever asked you to wait until they are there to do something that you really want to do? In our story today, Chris finds out why his dad wanted him to wait until he was there to go sledding down a certain hill.

Bible Text:
"Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden,  but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.’” “You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman.  “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirablefor gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.  Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LordGod as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden.  But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” Genesis 3 (NIV)

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Mr. Varggas, Chris, Sammy and Maria are driving all over looking for Willie and his Grandpa. Will they find them before night fall?

Bible Text:
"Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.” Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast.  Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” Genesis 4 (NIV)

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Bible Text:
"Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.” Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast.  Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” Genesis 4 (NIV)

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Chris and Sammy watched the flashing light. Was that what they think it is? Is that Willie?

Bible Text:
"Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God. Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways.  So God said to Noah, “I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth. So make yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out. This is how you are to build it: The ark is to be three hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide and thirty cubits high. Make a roof for it, leaving below the roof an opening one cubit high all around. Put a door in the side of the ark and make lower, middle and upper decks. I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish. But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter the ark—you and your sons and your wife and your sons’ wives with you.” Genesis 6, 7, 8, & 9 (NIV)

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Have you ever been asked to do something you know is wrong. In our story today, Willie learns that it doesn't matter what people might call you because being honest thing is the right thing to do.

Bible Text:
"Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God.Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth.Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways.  So God said to Noah, “I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth. So make yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out.This is how you are to build it: The ark is to be three hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide and thirty cubits high. Make a roof for it, leaving below the roof an opening one cubit high all around. Put a door in the side of the ark and make lower, middle and upper decks.I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish.But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter the ark—you and your sons and your wife and your sons’ wives with you.” Genesis 6, 7, 8, & 9 (NIV)

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Bible Text:
"After forty days Noah opened a window he had made in the ark and sent out a raven, and it kept flying back and forth until the water had dried up from the earth.  Then he sent out a dove to see if the water had receded from the surface of the ground.  But the dove could find nowhere to perch because there was water over all the surface of the earth; so it returned to Noah in the ark. He reached out his hand and took the dove and brought it back to himself in the ark.  He waited seven more days and again sent out the dove from the ark.  When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water had receded from the earth.  He waited seven more days and sent the dove out again, but this time it did not return to him. By the first day of the first month of Noah’s six hundred and first year, the water had dried up from the earth. Noah then removed the covering from the ark and saw that the surface of the ground was dry.  By the twenty-seventh day of the second month the earth was completely dry. Then God said to Noah,  “Come out of the ark, you and your wife and your sons and their wives." Genesis 8: 6-16 (Message)

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Did you know that some people do not believe in the flood or even that God created the world in a week? In our story today, Willie learns, from his dad, how to prove that the flood did take place.

Bible Text:
"After forty days Noah opened a window he had made in the ark and sent out a raven, and it kept flying back and forth until the water had dried up from the earth.  Then he sent out a dove to see if the water had receded from the surface of the ground.  But the dove could find nowhere to perch because there was water over all the surface of the earth; so it returned to Noah in the ark. He reached out his hand and took the dove and brought it back to himself in the ark.  He waited seven more days and again sent out the dove from the ark.  When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water had receded from the earth.  He waited seven more days and sent the dove out again, but this time it did not return to him. By the first day of the first month of Noah’s six hundred and first year, the water had dried up from the earth. Noah then removed the covering from the ark and saw that the surface of the ground was dry.  By the twenty-seventh day of the second month the earth was completely dry. Then God said to Noah,  “Come out of the ark, you and your wife and your sons and their wives." Genesis 8: 6-16 (Message)

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Bible Text:
"At one time, the whole Earth spoke the same language. It so happened that as they moved out of the east, they came upon a plain in the land of Shinar and settled down. They said to one another, “Come, let’s make bricks and fire them well.” They used brick for stone and tar for mortar. Then they said, “Come, let’s build ourselves a city and a tower that reaches Heaven. Let’s make ourselves famous so we won’t be scattered here and there across the Earth.” God came down to look over the city and the tower those people had built. God took one look and said, “One people, one language; why, this is only a first step. No telling what they’ll come up with next—they’ll stop at nothing! Come, we’ll go down and garble their speech so they won’t understand each other.” Then God scattered them from there all over the world. And they had to quit building the city. That’s how it came to be called Babel, because there God turned their language into “babble.” From there God scattered them all over the world." Genesis 11:1-9 (Message)

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Have you done something that you have been told by your Mommy or Daddy to not do? Were you afraid about if they would hate you or not? In our story today, Maria learns that there is nothing she could do that would change her Daddy's love for her.

Bible Text:
"At one time, the whole Earth spoke the same language. It so happened that as they moved out of the east, they came upon a plain in the land of Shinar and settled down. They said to one another, “Come, let’s make bricks and fire them well.” They used brick for stone and tar for mortar. Then they said, “Come, let’s build ourselves a city and a tower that reaches Heaven. Let’s make ourselves famous so we won’t be scattered here and there across the Earth.” God came down to look over the city and the tower those people had built. God took one look and said, “One people, one language; why, this is only a first step. No telling what they’ll come up with next—they’ll stop at nothing! Come, we’ll go down and garble their speech so they won’t understand each other.” Then God scattered them from there all over the world. And they had to quit building the city. That’s how it came to be called Babel, because there God turned their language into “babble.” From there God scattered them all over the world." Genesis 11:1-9 (Message)

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Bible Text:
"God told Abram: “Leave your country, your family, and your father’s home for a land that I will show you. I’ll make you a great nation and bless you. I’ll make you famous;    you’ll be a blessing. I’ll bless those who bless you; those who curse you I’ll curse. All the families of the Earth will be blessed through you.” So Abram left just as God said, and Lot left with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. Abram took his wife Sarai and his nephew Lot with him, along with all the possessions and people they had gotten in Haran, and set out for the land of Canaan and arrived safe and sound. Abram passed through the country as far as Shechem and the Oak of Moreh. At that time the Canaanites occupied the land. God appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your children.” Abram built an altar at the place God had appeared to him. He moved on from there to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent between Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. He built an altar there and prayed to God. Abram kept moving, steadily making his way south, to the Negev. Then a famine came to the land. Abram went down to Egypt to live; it was a hard famine. As he drew near to Egypt, he said to his wife, Sarai, “Look. We both know that you’re a beautiful woman. When the Egyptians see you they’re going to say, ‘Aha! That’s his wife!’ and kill me. But they’ll let you live. Do me a favor: tell them you’re my sister. Because of you, they’ll welcome me and let me live.” When Abram arrived in Egypt, the Egyptians took one look and saw that his wife was stunningly beautiful. Pharaoh’s princes raved over her to Pharaoh. She was taken to live with Pharaoh. Because of her, Abram got along very well: he accumulated sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, men and women servants, and camels. But God hit Pharaoh hard because of Abram’s wife Sarai; everybody in the palace got seriously sick. Pharaoh called for Abram, “What’s this that you’ve done to me? Why didn’t you tell me that she’s your wife? Why did you say, ‘She’s my sister’ so that I’d take her as my wife? Here’s your wife back—take her and get out!” Pharaoh ordered his men to get Abram out of the country. They sent him and his wife and everything he owned on their way." Genesis 12 (Message)

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Have you wanted to play with kids who only wanted to play what you want to play? In our story today, Chris learns that thinking about what others want is better. 

Bible Text:
"God told Abram: “Leave your country, your family, and your father’s home for a land that I will show you. I’ll make you a great nation and bless you. I’ll make you famous;    you’ll be a blessing. I’ll bless those who bless you; those who curse you I’ll curse. All the families of the Earth will be blessed through you.” So Abram left just as God said, and Lot left with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. Abram took his wife Sarai and his nephew Lot with him, along with all the possessions and people they had gotten in Haran, and set out for the land of Canaan and arrived safe and sound. Abram passed through the country as far as Shechem and the Oak of Moreh. At that time the Canaanites occupied the land. God appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your children.” Abram built an altar at the place God had appeared to him. He moved on from there to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent between Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. He built an altar there and prayed to God. Abram kept moving, steadily making his way south, to the Negev. Then a famine came to the land. Abram went down to Egypt to live; it was a hard famine. As he drew near to Egypt, he said to his wife, Sarai, “Look. We both know that you’re a beautiful woman. When the Egyptians see you they’re going to say, ‘Aha! That’s his wife!’ and kill me. But they’ll let you live. Do me a favor: tell them you’re my sister. Because of you, they’ll welcome me and let me live.” When Abram arrived in Egypt, the Egyptians took one look and saw that his wife was stunningly beautiful. Pharaoh’s princes raved over her to Pharaoh. She was taken to live with Pharaoh. Because of her, Abram got along very well: he accumulated sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, men and women servants, and camels. But God hit Pharaoh hard because of Abram’s wife Sarai; everybody in the palace got seriously sick. Pharaoh called for Abram, “What’s this that you’ve done to me? Why didn’t you tell me that she’s your wife? Why did you say, ‘She’s my sister’ so that I’d take her as my wife? Here’s your wife back—take her and get out!” Pharaoh ordered his men to get Abram out of the country. They sent him and his wife and everything he owned on their way." Genesis 12 (Message)

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Would the helicopter come back for them? Were those voices Willie heard?

The ambulance pulled up to the hospital and Willie and his Grandpa are taken off to be checked out. But will Grandpa be alright?

Do you know what tithe is? In our story today, Jenny learns the reason that God asks for us to return 10% back to Him.

Bible Text:
"The Valley of Siddim was full of tar pits. When the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, they fell into the tar pits, but the rest escaped into the mountains. The four kings captured all the possessions of Sodom and Gomorrah, all their food and equipment, and went on their way. They captured Lot, Abram’s nephew who was living in Sodom at the time, taking everything he owned with them. A fugitive came and reported to Abram the Hebrew. Abram was living at the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol and Aner. They were allies of Abram. When Abram heard that his nephew had been taken prisoner, he lined up his servants, all of them born in his household—there were 318 of them—and chased after the captors all the way to Dan. Abram and his men split into small groups and attacked by night. They chased them as far as Hobah, just north of Damascus. They recovered all the plunder along with nephew Lot and his possessions, including the women and the people. After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and his allied kings, the king of Sodom came out to greet him in the Valley of Shaveh, the King’s Valley. Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine—he was priest of The High God—and blessed him:

Blessed be Abram by The High God,
    Creator of Heaven and Earth.
And blessed be The High God,
    who handed your enemies over to you.

Abram gave him a tenth of all the recovered plunder.  The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me back the people but keep all the plunder for yourself.”But Abram told the king of Sodom, “I swear to God, The High God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, this solemn oath, that I’ll take nothing from you, not so much as a thread or a shoestring. I’m not going to have you go around saying, ‘I made Abram rich.’ Nothing for me other than what the young men ate and the share of the men who went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; they’re to get their share of the plunder.”
Genesis 14: 10-24 (Message)

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Bible Text:
"Then God said to him, “This is my covenant with you: You’ll be the father of many nations. Your name will no longer be Abram, but Abraham, meaning that ‘I’m making you the father of many nations.’ I’ll make you a father of fathers—I’ll make nations from you, kings will issue from you. I’m establishing my covenant between me and you, a covenant that includes your descendants, a covenant that goes on and on and on, a covenant that commits me to be your God and the God of your descendants. And I’m giving you and your descendants this land where you’re now just camping, this whole country of Canaan, to own forever. And I’ll be their God.”
Genesis 17 & 18 (Message)

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Has God ever placed a friend on your hear to do something nice for? In our Story today, DeeDee felt Him do just that.

Bible Text:
"Then God said to him, “This is my covenant with you: You’ll be the father of many nations. Your name will no longer be Abram, but Abraham, meaning that ‘I’m making you the father of many nations.’ I’ll make you a father of fathers—I’ll make nations from you, kings will issue from you. I’m establishing my covenant between me and you, a covenant that includes your descendants, a covenant that goes on and on and on, a covenant that commits me to be your God and the God of your descendants. And I’m giving you and your descendants this land where you’re now just camping, this whole country of Canaan, to own forever. And I’ll be their God.”
Genesis 17 & 18 (Message)

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Willie was sure glad to be home. But why was the Sheriff's Department calling Willie's mom? 

Would you like to make a butter tub transmitter like the kids did in our story? Listen to find out how.

You will need a few items before we begin:
Ask your mom or dad if they have a 1 lb or smaller butter or margarine container that you can recycle for this project. 

You will also need:

• 1—Momentary Push-Button Soft-Feel Switch (Click Here)
• 1—1.5 to 3 VCD Mini Buzzer (Click Here)
• 1—Battery Holder for AA or AAA batteries (Click Here)
• And batteries to fit the Holder (Click Here)

Bible Text:
"The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening. Lot was sitting at the city gate. He saw them and got up to welcome them, bowing before them and said, “Please, my friends, come to my house and stay the night. Wash up. You can rise early and be on your way refreshed.” They said, “No, we’ll sleep in the street.”
But he insisted, wouldn’t take no for an answer; and they relented and went home with him. Lot fixed a hot meal for them and they ate.
Before they went to bed, men from all over the city of Sodom, young and old, descended on the house from all sides and boxed them in. They yelled to Lot, “Where are the men who are staying with you for the night? Bring them out so we can have our sport with them!”
Lot went out, barring the door behind him, and said, “Brothers, please, don’t be vile! Look, I have two daughters, virgins; let me bring them out; you can take your pleasure with them, but don’t touch these men—they’re my guests.”
Genesis 19 (Message)

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Have you ever been in a situation and wondered if your guardian angels were with you? In our story today, Sammy and his grandparents are protected by their guardian angels from a situation that could have ended badly.

Bible Text:
"The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening. Lot was sitting at the city gate. He saw them and got up to welcome them, bowing before them and said, “Please, my friends, come to my house and stay the night. Wash up. You can rise early and be on your way refreshed.” They said, “No, we’ll sleep in the street.”
But he insisted, wouldn’t take no for an answer; and they relented and went home with him. Lot fixed a hot meal for them and they ate.
Before they went to bed, men from all over the city of Sodom, young and old, descended on the house from all sides and boxed them in. They yelled to Lot, “Where are the men who are staying with you for the night? Bring them out so we can have our sport with them!”
Lot went out, barring the door behind him, and said, “Brothers, please, don’t be vile! Look, I have two daughters, virgins; let me bring them out; you can take your pleasure with them, but don’t touch these men—they’re my guests.”
Genesis 19 (Message)

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Bible Text:
"Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and gave it to Isaac his son to carry. He carried the flint and the knife. The two of them went off together. Isaac said to Abraham his father, “Father?” “Yes, my son.” “We have flint and wood, but where’s the sheep for the burnt offering?” Abraham said, “Son, God will see to it that there’s a sheep for the burnt offering.” And they kept on walking together. They arrived at the place to which God had directed him. Abraham built an altar. He laid out the wood. Then he tied up Isaac and laid him on the wood. Abraham reached out and took the knife to kill his son. Just then an angel of God called to him out of Heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!” “Yes, I’m listening.” “Don’t lay a hand on that boy! Don’t touch him! Now I know how fearlessly you fear God; you didn’t hesitate to place your son, your dear son, on the altar for me.” Abraham looked up. He saw a ram caught by its horns in the thicket. Abraham took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. Abraham named that place God-Yireh (God-Sees-to-It). That’s where we get the saying, “On the mountain of God, he sees to it.” The angel of God spoke from Heaven a second time to Abraham: “I swear—God’s sure word!—because you have gone through with this, and have not refused to give me your son, your dear, dear son, I’ll bless you—oh, how I’ll bless you! And I’ll make sure that your children flourish—like stars in the sky! like sand on the beaches! And your descendants will defeat their enemies. All nations on Earth will find themselves blessed through your descendants because you obeyed me.” Then Abraham went back to his young servants. They got things together and returned to Beersheba. Abraham settled down in Beersheba.
Genesis 22 (Message)

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Have you ever had your parents tell you, "Just trust me." In our story today, Willie Teller learns the lesson about trusting his dad over his fears.

Bible Text:
"Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and gave it to Isaac his son to carry. He carried the flint and the knife. The two of them went off together. Isaac said to Abraham his father, “Father?” “Yes, my son.” “We have flint and wood, but where’s the sheep for the burnt offering?” Abraham said, “Son, God will see to it that there’s a sheep for the burnt offering.” And they kept on walking together. They arrived at the place to which God had directed him. Abraham built an altar. He laid out the wood. Then he tied up Isaac and laid him on the wood. Abraham reached out and took the knife to kill his son. Just then an angel of God called to him out of Heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!” “Yes, I’m listening.” “Don’t lay a hand on that boy! Don’t touch him! Now I know how fearlessly you fear God; you didn’t hesitate to place your son, your dear son, on the altar for me.” Abraham looked up. He saw a ram caught by its horns in the thicket. Abraham took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. Abraham named that place God-Yireh (God-Sees-to-It). That’s where we get the saying, “On the mountain of God, he sees to it.” The angel of God spoke from Heaven a second time to Abraham: “I swear—God’s sure word!—because you have gone through with this, and have not refused to give me your son, your dear, dear son, I’ll bless you—oh, how I’ll bless you! And I’ll make sure that your children flourish—like stars in the sky! like sand on the beaches! And your descendants will defeat their enemies. All nations on Earth will find themselves blessed through your descendants because you obeyed me.” Then Abraham went back to his young servants. They got things together and returned to Beersheba. Abraham settled down in Beersheba.
Genesis 22 (Message)

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Bible Text:
"The servant took ten of his master’s camels and, loaded with gifts from his master, traveled to Aram Naharaim and the city of Nahor. Outside the city, he made the camels kneel at a well. It was evening, the time when the women came to draw water. He prayed, “O God, God of my master Abraham, make things go smoothly this day; treat my master Abraham well! As I stand here by the spring while the young women of the town come out to get water, let the girl to whom I say, ‘Lower your jug and give me a drink,’ and who answers, ‘Drink, and let me also water your camels’—let her be the woman you have picked out for your servant Isaac. Then I’ll know that you’re working graciously behind the scenes for my master.” It so happened that the words were barely out of his mouth when Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel whose mother was Milcah the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, came out with a water jug on her shoulder. The girl was stunningly beautiful, a pure virgin. She went down to the spring, filled her jug, and came back up. The servant ran to meet her and said, “Please, can I have a sip of water from your jug?” She said, “Certainly, drink!” And she held the jug so that he could drink. When he had satisfied his thirst she said, “I’ll get water for your camels, too, until they’ve drunk their fill.” She promptly emptied her jug into the trough and ran back to the well to fill it, and she kept at it until she had watered all the camels.
Genesis 24 (Message)

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Have you ever needed help finding something and finally thought about praying and asking God for help? In today's story, DeeDee is reminded of the story of Abraham's servant and the prayer that he asked God for help.

Bible Text:
"The servant took ten of his master’s camels and, loaded with gifts from his master, traveled to Aram Naharaim and the city of Nahor. Outside the city, he made the camels kneel at a well. It was evening, the time when the women came to draw water. He prayed, “O God, God of my master Abraham, make things go smoothly this day; treat my master Abraham well! As I stand here by the spring while the young women of the town come out to get water, let the girl to whom I say, ‘Lower your jug and give me a drink,’ and who answers, ‘Drink, and let me also water your camels’—let her be the woman you have picked out for your servant Isaac. Then I’ll know that you’re working graciously behind the scenes for my master.” It so happened that the words were barely out of his mouth when Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel whose mother was Milcah the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, came out with a water jug on her shoulder. The girl was stunningly beautiful, a pure virgin. She went down to the spring, filled her jug, and came back up. The servant ran to meet her and said, “Please, can I have a sip of water from your jug?” She said, “Certainly, drink!” And she held the jug so that he could drink. When he had satisfied his thirst she said, “I’ll get water for your camels, too, until they’ve drunk their fill.” She promptly emptied her jug into the trough and ran back to the well to fill it, and she kept at it until she had watered all the camels.
Genesis 24 (Message)

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Bible Text:
"The boys grew up, and Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the open country, while Jacob was content to stay at home among the tents. Isaac, who had a taste for wild game, loved Esau, but Rebekah loved Jacob.  Once when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the open country, famished.  He said to Jacob, “Quick, let me have some of that red stew! I’m famished!” (That is why he was also called Edom. Jacob replied, “First sell me your birthright.”
 “Look, I am about to die,” Esau said. “What good is the birthright to me?”
 But Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob.
Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank, and then got up and left.
So Esau despised his birthright."

Genesis 25 (NIV)

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Have lied to your mom and dad and then felt super icky afterwards? In our story today, Sammy learns a lesson about telling the truth.

Bible Text:
"The boys grew up, and Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the open country, while Jacob was content to stay at home among the tents. Isaac, who had a taste for wild game, loved Esau, but Rebekah loved Jacob.  Once when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the open country, famished.  He said to Jacob, “Quick, let me have some of that red stew! I’m famished!” (That is why he was also called Edom. Jacob replied, “First sell me your birthright.”
 “Look, I am about to die,” Esau said. “What good is the birthright to me?”
 But Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob.
Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank, and then got up and left.
So Esau despised his birthright."

Genesis 25 (NIV)

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Bible Text:
Jacob left Beersheba and went to Haran. He came to a certain place and camped for the night since the sun had set. He took one of the stones there, set it under his head and lay down to sleep. And he dreamed: A stairway was set on the ground and it reached all the way to the sky; angels of God were going up and going down on it.

 Then God was right before him, saying, “I am God, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. I’m giving the ground on which you are sleeping to you and to your descendants. Your descendants will be as the dust of the Earth; they’ll stretch from west to east and from north to south. All the families of the Earth will bless themselves in you and your descendants. Yes. I’ll stay with you, I’ll protect you wherever you go, and I’ll bring you back to this very ground. I’ll stick with you until I’ve done everything I promised you.”

Jacob woke up from his sleep. He said, “God is in this place—truly. And I didn’t even know it!” He was terrified. He whispered in awe, “Incredible. Wonderful. Holy. This is God’s House. This is the Gate of Heaven.”
Genesis 28:10-17 (MSG)

Have you ever done something that you instantly regret but find it hard to apologize for because you still believe you are right? In our story today, Maria has a dream that helps her realize that she needed to apologize to her little sister for hurting her.

Bible Text:
Jacob left Beersheba and went to Haran. He came to a certain place and camped for the night since the sun had set. He took one of the stones there, set it under his head and lay down to sleep. And he dreamed: A stairway was set on the ground and it reached all the way to the sky; angels of God were going up and going down on it.

 Then God was right before him, saying, “I am God, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. I’m giving the ground on which you are sleeping to you and to your descendants. Your descendants will be as the dust of the Earth; they’ll stretch from west to east and from north to south. All the families of the Earth will bless themselves in you and your descendants. Yes. I’ll stay with you, I’ll protect you wherever you go, and I’ll bring you back to this very ground. I’ll stick with you until I’ve done everything I promised you.”

Jacob woke up from his sleep. He said, “God is in this place—truly. And I didn’t even know it!” He was terrified. He whispered in awe, “Incredible. Wonderful. Holy. This is God’s House. This is the Gate of Heaven.”
Genesis 28:10-17 (MSG)

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Bible Text:
Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons because he was the child of his old age. And he made him an elaborately embroidered coat. When his brothers realized that their father loved him more than them, they grew to hate him—they wouldn’t even speak to him.
Genesis 37:3-4 (MSG)

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Bible Text:
Joseph said to Pharaoh, “Pharaoh’s two dreams both mean the same thing. God is telling Pharaoh what he is going to do. The seven healthy cows are seven years and the seven healthy ears of grain are seven years—they’re the same dream. The seven sick and ugly cows that followed them up are seven years and the seven scrawny ears of grain dried out by the east wind are the same—seven years of famine.
Genesis 41:25-27 (MSG)

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Have you ever promised to take care of a friend's pet for them while they're away? What happened? Did you remember to feed them and exercise them everyday? In our story today, Jenny learns the lesson that Joseph learned when he was faithful to God and his daily tasks he was entrusted with.

Bible Text:
Joseph said to Pharaoh, “Pharaoh’s two dreams both mean the same thing. God is telling Pharaoh what he is going to do. The seven healthy cows are seven years and the seven healthy ears of grain are seven years—they’re the same dream. The seven sick and ugly cows that followed them up are seven years and the seven scrawny ears of grain dried out by the east wind are the same—seven years of famine.
Genesis 41:25-27 (MSG)

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Bible Text:
Ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to Egypt to get food. Jacob didn’t send Joseph’s brother Benjamin with them; he was afraid that something bad might happen to him. So Israel’s sons joined everyone else that was going to Egypt to buy food, for Canaan, too, was hit hard by the famine.
Joseph was running the country; he was the one who gave out rations to all the people. When Joseph’s brothers arrived, they treated him with honor, bowing to him. Joseph recognized them immediately, but treated them as strangers and spoke roughly to them.

In this episode of Kathy's Kids Storytime, Chris and Maria play a trick on their little sister, Yo Yo, leading to a panicked search in the woods. Lessons about family bonds and responsibility unfold. Join the adventure!

Bible Text:
Ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to Egypt to get food. Jacob didn’t send Joseph’s brother Benjamin with them; he was afraid that something bad might happen to him. So Israel’s sons joined everyone else that was going to Egypt to buy food, for Canaan, too, was hit hard by the famine.
Joseph was running the country; he was the one who gave out rations to all the people. When Joseph’s brothers arrived, they treated him with honor, bowing to him. Joseph recognized them immediately, but treated them as strangers and spoke roughly to them.

Genesis 42:3-7 (MSG)

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Bible Text:
Then Joseph could not control himself before all those who stood by him. He cried, “Make everyone go out from me.” So no one stayed with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers.  And he wept aloud, so that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it.  And Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed at his presence.

Genesis 45:1-3 (MSG)

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Join Mrs. Shue and the shoebox kids as they dive deep into the story of Joseph, exploring themes of belonging, family, and God's mysterious ways. Sammy grapples with his emotions and yearnings for parental bonds, paralleling Joseph's experience in Egypt. As the children prepare for a sun-kissed church picnic by the lake, Sammy stumbles upon a vulnerable baby bird, mirroring his own sense of displacement. Through heartfelt conversations and nature's gentle cues, Sammy begins to see that perhaps God's plans are working in ways he hadn't imagined. This touching tale reminds us that even in our loneliest moments, there's hope and purpose waiting to unfold.

Bible Text:
Then Joseph could not control himself before all those who stood by him. He cried, “Make everyone go out from me.” So no one stayed with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers.  And he wept aloud, so that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it.  And Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed at his presence.
Genesis 45:1-3 (MSG)

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Bible Text:
A man from the family of Levi married a Levite woman. The woman became pregnant and had a son. She saw there was something special about him and hid him. She hid him for three months. When she couldn’t hide him any longer she got a little basket-boat made of papyrus, waterproofed it with tar and pitch, and placed the child in it. Then she set it afloat in the reeds at the edge of the Nile.
The baby’s older sister found herself a vantage point a little way off and watched to see what would happen to him. Pharaoh’s daughter came down to the Nile to bathe; her maidens strolled on the bank. She saw the basket-boat floating in the reeds and sent her maid to get it. She opened it and saw the child—a baby crying! Her heart went out to him. She said, “This must be one of the Hebrew babies.”
Then his sister was before her: “Do you want me to go and get a nursing mother from the Hebrews so she can nurse the baby for you?”
Pharaoh’s daughter said, “Yes. Go.” The girl went and called the child’s mother.
Pharaoh’s daughter told her, “Take this baby and nurse him for me. I’ll pay you.” The woman took the child and nursed him.
Exodus 2 (MSG)

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In Circle Lake Park, young Didi enjoys her solo bike rides. One day, as she waits for her friend Maria, a suspicious green car persistently follows her, sending Didi into a panic. Just when things seem dire, Officer Lopez unexpectedly intervenes from an unmarked police car, ensuring Didi's safety and offering advice on stranger danger. The tale concludes with a Sabbath lesson, drawing parallels between the story and God's unseen protection, emphasizing the significance of safety and divine oversight. An engaging episode highlighting the mysterious ways we're watched over.

Bible Text:
A man from the family of Levi married a Levite woman. The woman became pregnant and had a son. She saw there was something special about him and hid him. She hid him for three months. When she couldn’t hide him any longer she got a little basket-boat made of papyrus, waterproofed it with tar and pitch, and placed the child in it. Then she set it afloat in the reeds at the edge of the Nile.
The baby’s older sister found herself a vantage point a little way off and watched to see what would happen to him. Pharaoh’s daughter came down to the Nile to bathe; her maidens strolled on the bank. She saw the basket-boat floating in the reeds and sent her maid to get it. She opened it and saw the child—a baby crying! Her heart went out to him. She said, “This must be one of the Hebrew babies.”
Then his sister was before her: “Do you want me to go and get a nursing mother from the Hebrews so she can nurse the baby for you?”
Pharaoh’s daughter said, “Yes. Go.” The girl went and called the child’s mother.
Pharaoh’s daughter told her, “Take this baby and nurse him for me. I’ll pay you.” The woman took the child and nursed him.
Exodus 2 (MSG)

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Bible Text:
Moses was shepherding the flock of Jethro, his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the west end of the wilderness and came to the mountain of God, Horeb. The angel of God appeared to him in flames of fire blazing out of the middle of a bush. He looked. The bush was blazing away but it didn’t burn up.
Exodus 3 (MSG)

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In this week's tale, chaos unfolds when a mischievous gerbil makes its way into a church service. Jenny, Chris, and their friend Ryan find themselves caught in a hilarious predicament as they attempt to control the adorable but wayward pet. As the gerbil dashes through pews and causes an uproar, the congregation's attention veers away from the sermon. Amid the commotion, the children learn a valuable lesson about reverence and focus during worship. Tune in to discover how Jenny and her friends handle the situation and what insights they gain about their spiritual journey.

Bible Text:
Moses was shepherding the flock of Jethro, his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the west end of the wilderness and came to the mountain of God, Horeb. The angel of God appeared to him in flames of fire blazing out of the middle of a bush. He looked. The bush was blazing away but it didn’t burn up.
Exodus 3 (MSG)

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After a fly ball landed in Mr. Chambers' house, and the Shoebox kids had to retrieve it the realized there was a random window on the side of his house.

Could Mr. Chambers' house have a secret room? Was it apart of the Underground Railroad?

Bible Text:
After that Moses and Aaron approached Pharaoh. They said, “God, the God of Israel, says, ‘Free my people so that they can hold a festival for me in the wilderness.’” Pharaoh said, “And who is God that I should listen to him and send Israel off? I know nothing of this so-called ‘God’ and I’m certainly not going to send Israel off.” They said, “The God of the Hebrews has met with us. Let us take a three-day journey into the wilderness so we can worship our God lest he strike us with either disease or death.” But the king of Egypt said, “Why on earth, Moses and Aaron, would you suggest the people be given a holiday? Back to work!” Pharaoh went on, “Look, I’ve got all these people freeloading, and now you want to reward them with time off?”

Exodus 5 (MSG)

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In today's episode, we delve into a tale of courage, self-discovery, and speaking up in "The Book Report."  Willie Teller is facing his biggest challenge yet: giving an oral book report in front of his class. As the anxiety builds, Willie grapples with teasing classmates, Charles and Brady, who taunt him for his choice of books. But an unexpected lesson in Sabbath School about Moses and the power of speaking for God ignites a spark in Willie. Determined to make his report count, Willie chooses a beloved book, and his presentation takes an unexpected turn. Join us as we follow Willie on his journey to find his voice and discover that speaking up for what you love can inspire others.  It's a story that proves even the most timid voices can have a big impact!

Bible Text:
After that Moses and Aaron approached Pharaoh. They said, “God, the God of Israel, says, ‘Free my people so that they can hold a festival for me in the wilderness.’” Pharaoh said, “And who is God that I should listen to him and send Israel off? I know nothing of this so-called ‘God’ and I’m certainly not going to send Israel off.” They said, “The God of the Hebrews has met with us. Let us take a three-day journey into the wilderness so we can worship our God lest he strike us with either disease or death.” But the king of Egypt said, “Why on earth, Moses and Aaron, would you suggest the people be given a holiday? Back to work!” Pharaoh went on, “Look, I’ve got all these people freeloading, and now you want to reward them with time off?”

Bible Text:
God said to Moses: “Pharaoh is a stubborn man. He refuses to release the people. First thing in the morning, go and meet Pharaoh as he goes down to the river. At the shore of the Nile take the staff that turned into a snake and say to him, ‘God, the God of the Hebrews, sent me to you with this message, “Release my people so that they can worship me in the wilderness.” So far you haven’t listened. This is how you’ll know that I am God. I am going to take this staff that I’m holding and strike this Nile River water: The water will turn to blood; the fish in the Nile will die; the Nile will stink; and the Egyptians won’t be able to drink the Nile water.’”
Exodus 7-11 (MSG)

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Maria and Chris worry as Hurricane Cosmo heads for Jamaica, where their grandparents are. Will God protect them as they build a church in the storm's path? Tune in for a heartwarming tale of faith and family resilience.

Bible Text:
God said to Moses: “Pharaoh is a stubborn man. He refuses to release the people. First thing in the morning, go and meet Pharaoh as he goes down to the river. At the shore of the Nile take the staff that turned into a snake and say to him, ‘God, the God of the Hebrews, sent me to you with this message, “Release my people so that they can worship me in the wilderness.” So far you haven’t listened. This is how you’ll know that I am God. I am going to take this staff that I’m holding and strike this Nile River water: The water will turn to blood; the fish in the Nile will die; the Nile will stink; and the Egyptians won’t be able to drink the Nile water.’”
Exodus 7-11 (MSG)

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Bible Text:
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea and God, with a terrific east wind all night long, made the sea go back. He made the sea dry ground. The seawaters split. The Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground with the waters a wall to the right and to the left. The Egyptians came after them in full pursuit, every horse and chariot and driver of Pharaoh racing into the middle of the sea. It was now the morning watch. God looked down from the Pillar of Fire and Cloud on the Egyptian army and threw them into a panic. He clogged the wheels of their chariots; they were stuck in the mud. The Egyptians said, “Run from Israel! God is fighting on their side and against Egypt!” God said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the sea and the waters will come back over the Egyptians, over their chariots, over their horsemen.”
Exodus 14 (MSG)

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In this episode of Kathy's Kids, join Didi Adams as she faces her dreaded safety and first aid class. Reluctance turns into a valuable life lesson as Didi's parents emphasize the importance of being prepared.

 Didi and her friends find themselves in the middle of a baseball game, completely unaware of the approaching thunderstorm. When lightning strikes nearby, panic sets in, but Didi steps up to the plate, using knowledge gained from her safety class to guide her friends through the storm's dangers.

Listen to this heart-pounding episode as Didi's quick thinking and newfound wisdom save the day and teach us all the importance of being prepared, even when we least expect it.

Bible Text:
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea and God, with a terrific east wind all night long, made the sea go back. He made the sea dry ground. The seawaters split. The Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground with the waters a wall to the right and to the left. The Egyptians came after them in full pursuit, every horse and chariot and driver of Pharaoh racing into the middle of the sea. It was now the morning watch. God looked down from the Pillar of Fire and Cloud on the Egyptian army and threw them into a panic. He clogged the wheels of their chariots; they were stuck in the mud. The Egyptians said, “Run from Israel! God is fighting on their side and against Egypt!” God said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the sea and the waters will come back over the Egyptians, over their chariots, over their horsemen.”
Exodus 14 (MSG)

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Excited about the extra credit assignment, about the underground railroad, Sammy, DeeDee and Maria head to the library. But along the way they run into trouble. 

Bible Text:
Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions. 5 On the sixth day they are to prepare what they bring in, and that is to be twiceas much as they gather on the other days.”
Exodus 16 (MSG)

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