Beloved, Let Us Love One Another

"Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God, and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God." I John 4:7

The children are learning this scripture, and so it's fitting that on Valentine's Day they are putting it into practice by sharing Valentine treats. They've also learned I Corinthians 13:4-7 (a long passage, but the kids have done remarkably well with their memorization.) This passage gives us the specifications for loving one another. So now that the students have learned the words, they're working on putting them into practice. They're learning to be patient, kind, not envious, not boastful, not proud. And, of course, they're learning about the greatest love of all....God's love for us.

 

Valentine boxes are lined up and ready to be filled with cards and treats.

                             Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet, and cupcakes are, too!

                                             The highlight of the day......opening the boxes!

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him would not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."  I John 4:11
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy. It does not boast. It is not proud.  It does not dishonor others. It is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered. It keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
I Corinthians 13:4-7