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Send us Fan Mail Bible Text: Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you. Exodus 25-31 (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 W...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartwarming episode of The Shoebox Kids, we join Sammy as he navigates the challenges of keeping the Sabbath holy. When Mrs. Shue compares the Sabbath to a weekly party with God, Sammy's curiosity is piqued. However, as the day unfolds, Sammy finds himself torn between watching a baseball game and honoring the Sabbath. Through a series of events and self-reflection,...

Send us Fan Mail Join the Shoebox Kids as they delve into the dramatic and powerful story of the Golden Calf, set against the backdrop of Mt. Sinai. In this episode, we'll explore how the Israelites, left under the leadership of Aaron while Moses ascended the mountain to speak with God, succumbed to fear and doubt. As they waited, their impatience led them to demand an idol, resulting in the...

Send us Fan Mail In "Maria's Wild Animals," Maria learns the chaos of babysitting at church. Amid managing lively kids, she discovers the value of rules for happiness and safety. This episode parallels God's laws with parental guidance, teaching Maria and listeners about harmony and understanding through guidance. Bible Text: Then Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to hi...

Send us Fan Mail Bible Text: Then Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain and said, “This is what you are to say to the descendants of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel:   ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode as Mrs. Shue takes her young students on an adventure through the desert with a lesson from the Bible. Learn how the Israelites faced the challenge of finding water and discover the surprising twist at the end of the story. Plus, find out how the Shoebox Kids handle their own thirst on a hot day at the sand dunes. Will they find relief? Listen to find out! Bible T...

Send us Fan Mail Bible Text:   The whole Israelite community set out from the Desert of Sin, traveling from place to place as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. So they quarreled with Moses and said, “Give us water to drink.”Moses replied, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you put the Lord to the test?”But the people were thirsty for wate...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jenny on a pizza adventure! When her busy week of pizza dinners gets old, she discovers the true value of rest on Sabbath. 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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) If you’re i...

Send us Fan Mail 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 set...

Send us Fan Mail 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 raci...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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.”...

Send us Fan Mail 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 S...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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,...

Send us Fan Mail 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) If you’re interested in any other...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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, mirror...

Send us Fan Mail 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 brothe...

Send us Fan Mail 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 m...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...