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Unit 1: In the Beginning
Week 9. Ruth and Naomi
Loyal friends and kind choices change people’s lives.
Memory verse
whither thou goest, I will go
Ruth 1:16 (KJV, excerpt)
Read together
Picture story: Ruth Stays with Naomi
Read the Bible passage: Ruth 1 and 2.
Talk about it
- Why did Ruth stay with Naomi?
- How can you be loyal to a friend?
Do it
Write a promise card to a friend: I will be kind to you.
Pray
God, help us to be loyal and kind friends.
For the leader
Highlight Ruth’s courage in leaving her own country.
You will need: Paper hearts.
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