Why people walk away from God? Choose to be faithful! For toddlers, kindergarten, primary

Hi boys and girls and welcome back to Graceville 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 all the way from Denmark. Where my friends Lucas and Phillip have prepared a beautiful song just for us. Let's listen in. I don't wanna be a pharaoh's sheep, no. I just wanna be a sheep ba ba ba ba. I just wanna be a sheep ba ba ba ba. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. I just wanna be a sheep ba ba ba ba. I don't wanna be a sad sheep, no. I don't want to be a sad, you see, No... Cause they're so sad you see, I don't want to be a sad, you see, No! I just wanna be a sheep, bah, bah, bah, bah, I just wanna be a sheep, bah, bah, bah, bah, My frame will load my sword to deer, I just want to be a sheep, bah, bah, bah, bah, I don't want to be a hypocrite, No! I don't want to be a hypocrite, cause they're not hip with it. I don't want to be a hypocrite, I just want to be a sheep. Baa, baa, baa, baa. I just want to be a sheep. Baa, baa, baa, baa. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. I just want to be a sheep. Baa, baa, baa, baa. Thanks guys, that was amazing! Boys and girls, remember if you want to share your gifts and talents for Jesus, please ask your parents or guardians to inbox me. And I'd be happy to share it with our friends. What's that I hear? Nature time? I love it! Our friend Ryan from Canada is back and I'm here for it, to learn all about God's creation with him. So, if you want to learn more with me, you'll just have to come along. Hello boys and girls, and welcome again to Nature Time at Graysville. Today, we're going to be talking about starfish. Let's tune in. There are many types of starfish. The most common is the sea star or the sugar starfish. They live in salt water and can be found in all the oceans. They are carnivores and prefer to eat shellfish like oysters, clams, sea urchins, and mussels. They do not have a brain. Instead, there is a nerve in the center of their bodies. This nerve is in the shape of a ring and sends signals to the five points of the starfish. This helps it to move with ease. Starfish do not have blood either. Instead, seawater is pumped through their bodies carrying important nutrients. This is what helps their organs to work well. Another unique thing about starfish is that they can digest their food from outside of their bodies. Their stomachs can go through their mouths and enter the shellfish's body. Then, the juices from the stomach breaks down the insides of its prey. Lastly, they can regenerate their own arms. That's right. God has blessed them with the ability to grow it all back if they lose a part of their body. This can take up to a year or more. God created the starfish in a unique way for a unique purpose. Luke 18.27 says, What is impossible with man is possible with God. Bye boys and girls. Thanks for tuning in. See you next time. That was fascinating. And we got in just in time to check in on Melissa. I wonder how her week is going. Well, let's go. Hey Pastor Ms. Deja. I'm glad you're here. I have a question. Ask away. Why do some people turn away from God and others stay? Whoa. Now that's a big question. First of all, God never forces faithfulness. He's given all of us the power to choose. And with that, we have the opportunity to go left or right. But it's His desire that all of us choose to follow the path that leads to eternal life. Wait a minute. That reminds me of our theme for this week, which simply says, Choose to be faithful. Let me hear my friend Zay say it. Choose to be faithful. And our memory verse is found in James 1 verse 22. And it simply says, Be doers of the word and not hearers only. Let me hear my friend Taraj in the Bahamas say it. Be doers of the word and not hearers only. James 1 verse 22. Great job everyone. I'm starting to notice so many of my friends turning away from God and getting into trouble. How can I remain faithful? Good question. Remember, God wants all of us to be hearers and doers of His word. So, spending time in our Bibles and in prayer is key to growing a strong relationship in God. We must allow His word to take root in our hearts. That's why today's story is about the parable of the sower and the seed. Can you guess who told that story again? A parable, a sower, and a seed? Hmm, I can't wait to hear this story. I'm guessing it's Jesus because He likes to teach in parables. That's right Peter, Jesus told that parable. One day Jesus told His disciples the parable of a farmer who went out to sow seeds that fell in different places. Some seeds fell in the pathway and they were stepped on and eaten by birds. Others landed on rocky, shallow ground. Even though they grew up quickly, they wilted away and died because their roots were not deep. The seeds that fell on thorns also died because they were choked out with the weeds. But the seeds that landed on good soil grew and multiplied. Later, Jesus explained, the farmer's seeds represented the word of God. The seeds that did not survive represented those who will listen to God's word, but lose their way as they allow the cares of this world, distractions and spiritual shallowness to cause them to drift away from Jesus. The seeds that grew and multiplied represent those who gladly receive, listen and obey God's word. Wowzers, I pray my heart is fertile soil for God's word to grow. Me too. That's the prayer we all need to pray every day as we choose to be faithful. 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!