Explaining Sickness and death to kids: There's Always Hope in God - toddlers, kindergarten, primary

Boys and girls, and welcome back to Graceful, where God's love is everywhere. It's me! Pastor Anastasia, and I'm so super duper excited that you join me today as we learn more about our best friend Jesus. Today's special feature comes to us from right here in the United States, where my friends Chloe, Mikayla, and Pamela have prepared a beautiful song just for us. Let's listen in! There is peace in Christ When we learn of Him Feel the love He felt for us When He bore our sins Listen to His words Let Him come If we know Him as He is There is peace in Christ He gives us hope He's gone He gives us strength When we can't go on He gives us shelter In the storms of life When there's no peace on earth There is peace in Christ Amazing! Boys and girls, remember, if you want to share your gifts or talents for Jesus, please ask your parents or guardians to inbox me, and I'd be happy to share it with our friends. That is my favorite music, because it lets me know that it's nature time, and I'm so excited. I can't wait for all the wonderful things we're going to learn with our friend Ryan from Canada. So, if you want to learn more about God's wonderful creations, you'll just have to come along with me. Hello, boys and girls, and welcome again to St. Jeter Mike Graceville. Today, we're going to be talking about Sargassum seaweed. Let's tune in! Sargassum is a type of seaweed that does not attach itself to the seafloor like kelp. On its large, round leaves are berry-like clusters that are filled with gas. This is how the Sargassum floats. Sargassum is an important habitat for many types of fishes and turtles in the ocean, but has become a problem for many countries because it grows to large amounts and traps fishing nets, large fish, and turtles. It also washes up on beautiful beaches. Also, when it decays, it gives off a bad smell that turns people away. However, many countries are learning how to put it to good use. Some have found that it can be used as fertilizer, fuel, and even help keep soil keep water in longer. Some use it to feed their livestock, while others use it to make tea, and the list goes on. When the leaves lose their ability to float in the ocean, the Sargassum sinks to the seafloor, where the fish and other deep sea creatures feed on their nourishing leaves. Its end is very important for the ecosystem. 2 Corinthians 5.15 says, Christ died for all so that those who live will not continue to live for themselves. He died for them and was raised from death so that they could live for him. Jesus gave up everything so that we can live. Bye boys and girls. Thanks for tuning in. See you next time. And we're back. Just in time to check in on Melissa. I wonder how her week is going. Well, let's go. Oh, hey Pastor Anastasia. Why so down? My cousin is really sick. The doctors say that if he doesn't get better soon, he might die. Just the thought of it makes my heart sad. I can't even begin to imagine what his mom must be feeling. Oh no, that breaks my heart. Sickness and death were never a part of God's plan for humanity. In moments like these, it's best to anchor our faith in God as we prayerfully draw strength from his word. Wait a minute. That reminds me of our theme for this week, which simply says, there's hope in God. Let me hear my friend say it. There is always hope in God. And our memory verse is found in Revelation 21 verse 4. And it simply says, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, sorrow, or crying. Let me hear my friend, Bella, say it. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There shall be no more death, nor crying. Revelation 21 verse 4. Great job everyone! No more tears, death, or sickness? Now that gives me hope. Even in the worst of times, there's always hope in Jesus. That's exactly what the widow in today's story discovered when Jesus brought her dead son back to life. Can you guess what today's story is about? What were the clues again? A widow whose son was brought back to life must be the widow of Nain. That's right my friend. Today's story is about the widow of Nain. Jesus went from town to town helping and healing the sick. When Jesus entered the city of Nain, he noticed a crowd of mourners carrying the dead body of a little boy to the cemetery outside the city. His heart was broken for his mother who couldn't stop crying. She felt hopeless and all alone with no one left to take care of her. Moved with compassion, Jesus wanted to do something to help her. So he placed his hand on the coffin and told the boy to get up. Immediately, the little boy arose. His mother and other mourners' sorrow instantly turned into joy as she embraced her resurrected son. Wowzers! That story was the perfect reminder that there's always hope in God. Most definitely. Even though we experience heartache and tears, God has a plan to bring suffering to an end. So keep the faith and remember, God's promises are sure. Boys and girls, if you want to see more videos from Graceville, please ask your parents to like or subscribe to our YouTube channel. Hit like at the bottom of the page. Hit the like button below and subscribe, subscribe. Bye!