For the month of February, our theme was focused on how God helps us love others, whether they're our friends or even our enemies. Throughout the month, we explored four powerful Bible stories that taught us valuable lessons about love, forgiveness, and kindness.
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First, we learned about David Sparing Saul. Even though King Saul was trying to harm him, David showed incredible love and forgiveness by sparing Saul’s life. This story teaches us that God’s love empowers us to forgive those who may hurt or wrong us, just as David did.

After that, we discovered the story David, Nabal & Abigail. The children learned that in this story, David was wronged by a man named Nabal, but Nabal’s wife, Abigail, stepped in and showed David kindness. Through this, we learned that God calls us to respond to hurt with patience and wisdom, and sometimes it takes someone else’s help to bring peace.

The week after, we heard about the story of Samson. While Samson’s story is full of ups and downs, the key takeaway was how God gave him the strength to do what was right. Despite his mistakes, God still showed Samson love and used him for a greater purpose, reminding us that God’s love never gives up on us, no matter what.

Finally, we learned about Nehemiah Rebuilding the Wall of Jerusalem. Nehemiah’s determination to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem despite many challenges and enemies showed us that with God’s help, we can love and serve others even when things are tough.

As we reflect on these stories, we’re reminded that God’s love helps us to love others—whether they are our friends, our enemies, or those who need our help. We look forward to continuing to grow in love and kindness with God’s guidance.