Bible values for children
Help someone feel welcome.
Helping others feel welcome.
Welcoming others is something we do with safe adults.
Put it into practice
What does hospitality look like?
Hospitality means making room for people and helping them feel included. We can offer a place to sit, explain what is happening or invite someone into a suitable activity. Welcoming others is something we do with safe adults.
When a new child joins your group, introduce yourself and show them where the craft materials are.
Talk about it
What would help you feel welcome in a new place?
Stories that show hospitality
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The Macedonian Call and Lydia's Welcome
Acts 16:6–15
Lydia listened to Paul's message and invited him and his companions to stay at her home. Her welcome became a practical part of the community's life.
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LydiaVerses to remember
contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.
A little context
Romans 12:13 places hospitality beside sharing with people in need. Children can practise welcome within supervised settings; the verse is not an instruction to open doors to strangers alone.
