Kathy's Kids Storytime

Send us Fan Mail DeeDee is tired of practicing piano and wants to quit before her recital. Her father reminds her that she promised to take lessons for a full year, even when practice feels hard. In Sabbath School, Mrs. Shue teaches the Shoebox Kids that God’s plans can be trusted, even when we don’t understand them. When recital night arrives, DeeDee suddenly feels nervous. What if she makes a mi...

Send us Fan Mail Israel has never had a king like the other nations because God has always been their King. But when Samuel grows old and his sons become unfair judges, the people demand a king to lead them and fight their battles. Samuel feels hurt, but God explains that the people are really rejecting Him. Even after Samuel warns them that a king will take their sons, daughters, land, animals, a...

Send us Fan Mail Maria starts Sabbath morning frustrated when little Yo-Yo “decorates” her dresser the hard way. At church, Mrs. Shue teaches the Shoebox Kids a powerful object lesson by turning the classroom into a principal’s office—showing what respect looks like (and what it doesn’t). Then Maria hears a new way to think about church: it’s God’s office , a place to be reverent because Jesus pro...

Send us Fan Mail Israel loses a battle against the Philistines, and the leaders make a dangerous mistake. Instead of turning back to God, they treat the Ark of the Covenant like a lucky charm and carry it into war. But God is not impressed—and the Philistines win again, capturing the Ark and bringing it to their temple in Ashdod. Then something shocking happens. The Philistines place the Ark in fr...

Send us Fan Mail Sammy keeps fixing his bike when a new neighbor boy, A.J., pops up over the fence. A.J. seems lonely, and Sammy soon learns why. A.J. has been in trouble for stealing, and his dad says he’ll always be a troublemaker. During Sabbath School, the Shoebox Kids learn how God called Samuel to deliver a message, and Mrs. Shue challenges them to “deliver God’s mail” this week. When A.J. c...

Send us Fan Mail Samuel is growing up in the tabernacle, helping Eli the priest. But Eli’s sons are doing wrong things, and it’s hurting God’s house and God’s people. One night, while Samuel is in bed, he hears a voice call his name. He runs to Eli—three times—thinking Eli is calling. Finally, Eli understands: it’s God. He tells Samuel exactly what to say if he hears the voice again. When God call...

Send us Fan Mail Jenny can’t sleep. With her parents divorced, worries keep piling up—about arguments, school, moving, and even Butterscotch slipping out into the night. In Sabbath School, the Shoebox Kids talk about Hannah’s prayer and make a list of worries they can hand to Jesus. Jenny finally shares what’s been weighing on her heart, and Mrs. Shue gives her a simple challenge for bedtime. That...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we meet Hannah, a woman who feels very sad because she cannot have a child. During a trip to God’s house, Hannah pours out her heart in a quiet, honest prayer and promises that if God gives her a son, she will dedicate him to the Lord. Eli the priest sees her praying and encourages her, and Hannah chooses to trust God’s care. God answers Hannah’s prayer, and she n...

Send us Fan Mail The Shoebox Kids are studying Ruth, but Mrs. Shue has a surprise. They’re putting on a play. Costumes, sandals, and Bible-times names fill the room as Maria becomes Ruth, DeeDee becomes Naomi, and Chris tries to figure out how to play two different characters. After the laughter settles, the class starts talking about something harder: being teased. Chris shares how kids made fun...

Send us Fan Mail When a famine strikes Israel, Naomi’s family moves from Bethlehem to Moab. Years later, Naomi loses her husband and both sons, and decides to return home. Ruth, Naomi’s Moabite daughter-in-law, refuses to leave her and makes a beautiful promise: “Where you go, I will go… your God will be my God.” Back in Bethlehem, Ruth gathers leftover barley to help them survive and ends up in t...

Send us Fan Mail Willie wants to fit in with the most popular boys at school, but Max and Lucas enjoy teasing others. After they trip up Gary and insult Candy, they plan a cruel “pet day” prank—letting Carmen’s mouse out to be chased by a cat—and pressure Willie to help. Willie prays, thinks about how he’d feel if it were his dog Coco, and quietly says “no,” even though it costs him their friendsh...

Send us Fan Mail An angel tells Manoah’s wife that her baby, Samson, will be a Nazarite—set apart for God. Samson grows super strong, but his choices are not always wise: he plays with danger, makes enemies, and finally tells Delilah the secret of his strength. Captured and blinded, Samson prays for God’s help one last time. God answers, and Samson pushes down the temple pillars, defeating Israel’...

Send us Fan Mail After Sabbath School quiz time, DeeDee gets invited to a fall festival—but it’s the same night her family collects canned food for people in need. Mom and Dad let her choose. DeeDee prays, remembers the lesson about doing what Jesus wants, and decides to serve. House after house, some doors open and some don’t—until a nearly dark home reveals a family with no food at all. DeeDee i...

Send us Fan Mail When the Midianites gather a massive force, Gideon is nervous—but God patiently strengthens his faith with two fleece signs. Then God does something surprising: He sends home the fearful, then separates the rest at the river until only three hundred remain. After overhearing a Midianite’s dream that foretells their defeat, Gideon leads his tiny team with trumpets, jars, and hidden...

Send us Fan Mail Maria can’t wait for the Shoebox Kids skating party—but a squabble with her brother, a mean word on a foggy window, and a lie to avoid blame spoil the fun. Later, a call from Mrs. Shue and a heartfelt talk with Dad help Maria see how even “small” lies break trust. She prays, apologizes to Mom and Chris, and discovers a “Jesus footprint” in her life: the courage to tell the truth....

Send us Fan Mail After Joshua dies, Israel forgets God and the Midianites steal their food year after year. When the people finally pray, God answers. He sends a prophet to remind them of His rescue and then calls an unlikely hero named Gideon. While Gideon is secretly threshing wheat, an angel says, “The Lord is with you.” Gideon asks for proof, and God sends fire to burn up his offering. That ni...

Send us Fan Mail Sammy loves Sabbath—except for those tight shoes…and Pete, the class pest. After a Sabbath School lesson about loving enemies (Matthew 5:39, 44), Sammy heads to school determined to do right. When Pete flicks his ear and later tries to copy during a surprise math test, Sammy wants to tell on him. A quick prayer changes his plan: maybe Pete isn’t mean—maybe he’s confused and afraid...

Send us Fan Mail Five kings join forces to attack Gibeon, and Joshua rushes to help after praying for God’s guidance. God promises to be with Israel. Joshua leads a nighttime march for a surprise attack, and God sends a storm with giant hailstones that scatter the enemy. When Joshua sees the battle will last past sunset, he prays a bold prayer. God makes the sun stand still over Gibeon and the moo...

Send us Fan Mail The Shoebox Kids head out for a short Sabbath School hike and learn a big lesson about faith. Even though they cannot see any animals, Sammy spots tracks in the mud. They cannot see the wind, but they feel it and watch it move the trees. Back in class, Mrs. Shue reads Hebrews 11:1 and invites everyone to watch for “Jesus’ footprints” this quarter. The kids will look for small clue...

Send us Fan Mail News of Israel’s victories spreads, and the people of Gibeon hatch a sneaky plan: they dress in worn-out clothes, carry crumbly bread, and pretend to be from far away so Joshua will make peace with them. The leaders look at the evidence, taste the bread—and forget to pray. Three days later, they discover the truth. Because they had promised safety, Israel keeps its word, and the G...

Send us Fan Mail Maria thinks copying answers from her teacher’s book is “no big deal”—until a cookie caper with her little sister, Yo-Yo, makes the truth impossible to hide. Later in Sabbath School, the Shoebox Kids study Achan’s story and learn that God sees everything and wants honest hearts. Maria realizes she needs to tell the truth, too. A relatable story about temptation, telling the truth,...

Send us Fan Mail After the victory at Jericho, Israel expects an easy win at Ai—but the soldiers run away and Joshua falls before God, devastated. God reveals the reason: someone has disobeyed by taking things from Jericho that were meant to be destroyed. By God’s choice, the tribes and families come forward until Achan is named. He confesses that he hid silver, gold, and clothes under his tent. I...

Send us Fan Mail During fitness class, the Shoebox Kids trudge through endless laps and start wondering why God asked Israel to march around Jericho for seven days. In Sabbath School, Mrs. Shue explains that God wanted His people to see that victory was His gift—not their strength—and to remember His power when they felt discouraged. The kids share their own “remember when God helped…” stories, th...

Send us Fan Mail Two spies slip into Jericho and find unexpected help from Rahab, who lowers them over the wall with a red rope and trusts God to save her family. As Joshua prays, the Commander of the Lord’s army appears with a surprising plan: for six days, Israel will march silently around the city behind priests carrying the Ark; on the seventh day, they will circle seven times, blow the trumpe...

Send us Fan Mail When Mom suddenly doubles over in pain, Jenny has to act fast. With a calm 911 dispatcher on the line, she gives their address, stays on the phone, and prays while the paramedics race to help. At the hospital, a kind EMT and a trusted family friend remind Jenny she’s not alone—and soon the doctor says Mom will be okay. This faith-and-safety story shows kids how to handle emergenci...