Faithful Friends

What type of friend are you? Are you kind? Do you treat everyone fairly? Do you hold true to promises? Are you accepting of others despite your differences? God wants to be our faithful friend as He shows us kindness and fairness, listens to us, and certainly accepts us for who we are. This is the type of friend He wants each of us to be. He wants us to be a faithful friend like Ruth in this week’s lesson. Ruth was not born of the people of ancient Israel. She was a Moabite. Despite the differences she had with the people, she developed faithful relationships with the people. She stuck by Naomi’s side and said, “Where you go, I will go.” Ruth was a faithful friend!

Friends are a high priority for 5th and 6th grades. Often times their world revolves around their friendships and what their friends are doing. Although friends are an important part of their world, sometimes they forget the kind of friend that God wants them to be. How does this week’s lesson about Ruth challenge you to be a better friend?

Bible Text: Ruth 1

Key Verse: Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people and your God my God. Ruth 1:16b

Faith Trait: Loyalty

Talk Points:
*How can people who are so different become friends?
*Do friends always have to match or agree? Why or Why not?
*Do differences between two people hurt a friendship or make it stronger?
*How might you show love for a member of your extended family?
*Who is a loyal friend to you?
*What is faithful friendship?
*Do you have a friend who sticks by you even when times are tough?
*When is it easy to be a faithful friend? When is it hard? How does God help?

Reminders:
*No Club 56 next week, Wednesday, November 25 because of Thanksgiving.
*Continue to encourage your child to sign up for a part in the Christmas Program. There are many spots that need to be filled yet.
*December BUGs Event- we will be going Christmas caroling on Sunday, December 20th from 4-6:30pm. All info is at the kiosk.
*HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! Remember to share your blessings with others.