Episode 06
The Joy of Sharing

<p>In the cheerful village of Ona, Amara, Kofi, and their friend Jasiri discover an important truth about joy and generosity. When Jasiri proudly shows off his shiny new toy car, he doesn’t want to share it — until wise old Kitabu stops by with a story from the Bible.</p><p>Through the lesson of the boy who shared his five loaves and two fish, the children learn that everything we have comes from God, and when we share with others, our blessings multiply. As they race their toy cars together, laughter fills the yard — and their hearts overflow with gratitude. The children realise that honouring God isn’t about what we keep, but what we give joyfully from the heart.</p>

Theme

Honouring God with a Grateful Heart

In the cheerful village of Ona, Amara, Kofi, and their friend Jasiri discover an important truth about joy and generosity. When Jasiri proudly shows off his shiny new toy car, he doesn’t want to share it — until wise old Kitabu stops by with a story from the Bible.

Through the lesson of the boy who shared his five loaves and two fish, the children learn that everything we have comes from God, and when we share with others, our blessings multiply. As they race their toy cars together, laughter fills the yard — and their hearts overflow with gratitude. The children realise that honouring God isn’t about what we keep, but what we give joyfully from the heart.

“Each one should give, then, what he has decided in his heart to give.
He should not give if it makes him sad. And he should not give if he thinks he is forced to give.
God loves the person who gives happily.”

— 2 Corinthians 9 : 7 (ICB)

  • Everything we have comes from God — we are stewards, not owners.
  • God loves a cheerful giver who shares from the heart.
  • When we give and share, God multiplies joy and blessings.
  • Gratitude keeps our hearts humble and thankful.
  • Honouring God means giving our best, not our leftovers.

Central Verse

Proverbs 3:9–10 – “Honour the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops…”

Supporting Verses

  • 2 Corinthians 9:6–7
  • Matthew 6:19–21
  • Hebrews 13:16
  • 1 Corinthians 10:31
  • Proverbs 3:5–6

Lesson Overview

This lesson helps children understand the joy of honouring God through gratitude and generosity. It contrasts a spirit of entitlement (I deserve it) with a grateful heart (I am thankful for it). By exploring the story of The Joy of Sharing, children learn that true happiness comes from giving, not keeping.

Key Concepts

  • Honouring God: Giving thanks and sharing what He provides.
  • Cheerful Giving: God loves it when we give willingly, not grudgingly.
  • Trusting God: We can rely on Him to provide for all our needs.
  • Overcoming Entitlement: Choosing thankfulness over selfishness.
  • Gratitude in Action: Turning thankfulness into giving.

Activities

Story Time

Tell or watch The Joy of Sharing and discuss Kitabu’s lesson.

Craft – Treasure Chest of Blessings

Children decorate small boxes and fill them with “treasures” — drawings or notes of ways to honour God and share with others.

Game – Gratitude and Giving Circle

Children pass around a basket of “blessings,” saying something they’re thankful for and gifting it to a friend.

Song Ideas

  • Trust and Obey
  • God Is So Good
  • Give, Share, and Honour God (to the tune of If You’re Happy and You Know It)

Follow-Up Ideas

  • Encourage families to create a Gratitude Jar at home, adding notes or drawings of things they’re thankful for.
  • Remind children to “fill their treasure chests” during the week by doing kind deeds for others.
  • Why didn’t Jasiri want to share his toy car at first?
  • What did Kitabu teach the children about sharing and honouring God?
  • How does it feel when you give something to someone else?
  • What can we share with others this week to make God smile?
  • How can we honour God every day with thankful hearts?
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