Craft - Make A Frame
Cut The Pieces Ahead from the 12 Ways to Love Jesus
See The Banner Jesus Loves You?
Now How Many Ways, We Can Love Him Back?
They Form a Frame Around the Jesus Love Me Banner
They Glue with a Glue stick Each Piece Around the Frame. Reading Each One Outload.
Race Just for Fun Not to Win - Help Each Other Get Done If They Finish First.
It Takes 16 to 17 Pieces to Neatly Go Around
Who Will Go to the Honey Bowl ?
Chapter 1
© 2026 Susan Barker Nikitenko — All Rights Reserved
The Honey‑Field shimmered like a golden sea under the warm
afternoon sun. Bees from every hive gathered in the stands, waving Scripture
banners, shaking petal pom‑poms, and buzzing with excitement. Today was the
long‑awaited showdown:
Thundering Angels vs. Warrior Wasps
A rivalry older than the Honey Bowl itself — fierce, fiery,
and unforgettable.
🎙️🐝 The
Announcers — Buzz & Bumble Begin the Game
High above the field, inside the Honeycomb Press Box, two
announcers adjusted their headsets:
Buzz McFlutter, the excitable one, who talked faster
than a hummingbird. Bumble Broadwing, the calm one, who always sounded
like he’d just woken up from a nap.
Buzz tapped the mic. “Testing, testing — one, two, BEE!
Welcome, folks, to the Honey Bowl Showdown!”
Bumble yawned. “Yes… welcome… I suppose.”
Buzz elbowed him. “Come on, Bumble! Today’s HUGE! The
Thundering Angels are ready to thunder, and the Warrior Wasps are ready to… uh…
wasp?”
Bumble blinked slowly. “Buzz… that doesn’t even make sense.”
Buzz ignored him and shouted, “Look at Blaze Buzzworthy down
there — stretching those wings! He’s got fancy footwork, folks. Fancy. Foot.
Work.”
Bumble nodded. “Yes… he’s quite… bendy.”
Buzz slapped his forehead. “BENDY?! Bumble, he’s not a
pretzel — he’s a STAR!”
The crowd laughed. The Sweet Bees Booster Club giggled. Even
Coach Honeycomb cracked a smile.
Buzz continued: “If Blaze scores today, I’m doing a
cartwheel!” Bumble replied: “Buzz… you can’t do a cartwheel.” Buzz puffed up.
“Then I’ll do a somersault!” Bumble sighed. “You can’t do that either.” Buzz
threw his wings up. “Fine! I’ll roll down the bleachers like a tumbleweed!”
Bumble nodded. “Now that you can do.”
The crowd roared with laughter.
And with that joyful energy filling the air, the game began.
⭐ Opening Drive — Blaze’s Fancy
Footwork
The whistle shrieked.
A‑Block Bee shot forward like a bolt of lightning. Power
Bull Bee lowered his shoulders, ready to plow through anything in his path.
Blaze darted left, then right, then spun in a dazzling whirl
of fancy footwork. The Warrior Wasps scrambled to keep up, slipping on the
honey‑grass as Blaze danced past them with breathtaking agility.
Buzz shouted: “LOOK AT THAT FOOTWORK! Somebody get Blaze a
dance trophy!”
Bumble added: “Yes… he appears to be… twirling.”
The crowd erupted:
“GO ANGELS!” “RUN, BLAZE, RUN!” “TWIRL, BLAZE, TWIRL!”
Blaze gained yard after yard, his confidence soaring.
But the Wasps were growing irritated.
Especially one.
Brute Biz Hulk — the largest, roughest, meanest Wasp on the
team — narrowed his eyes and growled under his breath.
⚠️ The Foul — A Hard, Illegal Hit
On the next play, Blaze caught the ball and sprinted toward
the sideline. He didn’t see Brute Biz Hulk charging from behind.
WHAM!
The foul hit sent Blaze tumbling head‑over‑heels across the
honey‑grass. His helmet bounced. His wings bent. His breath left his body in a
painful gasp.
Buzz gasped: “FOUL! FOUL! Somebody call the Bee‑police!”
Bumble calmly added: “Yes… that was… quite illegal.”
The referee’s flag flew high. Coach Honeycomb rushed to
Blaze’s side.
A‑Block Bee shouted, “FOUL! FOUL! FOUL!” Power Bull Bee
stomped his cleats angrily.
Blaze tried to sit up, wincing as pain shot through his
side.
Coach Honeycomb placed a gentle wing on his shoulder.
“Easy, Blaze… breathe.”
Blaze whispered:
“I can finish… I won’t quit.”
The Angels formed a protective circle around him. They bowed
their heads. They prayed softly, asking God for courage, healing, and strength.
🐝🎶 Booster Club
Repeat Chant — Sweet Bees Rise Up
From the stands, the Sweet Bees Booster Club rose to
their feet. Their wings shimmered like stained‑glass windows in the sunlight.
They lifted their voices in a powerful echo‑chant:
Booster Club sings: “Run With Patience!” Team
repeats: “Run With Patience!”
Booster Club sings: “Trust in Jesus!” Team
repeats: “Trust in Jesus!”
Booster Club sings: “Lift your wings!” Team
repeats: “Lift your wings!”
Buzz shouted: “THAT’S RIGHT, SWEET BEES! LIFT THOSE WINGS!”
Bumble added: “Yes… wings are… helpful.”
The chant washed over Blaze like a wave of courage.
He stood up slowly. He tightened his helmet. He looked at
his team with determined eyes.
“I’m ready,” he said.
🏈🔥 Heroic
Touchdown — Blaze’s Courageous Comeback
The Angels lined up for the final play.
A‑Block Bee crouched low. Power Bull Bee dug in deep. Blaze
steadied himself, pain still burning — but determination burning brighter.
The whistle shrieked.
A‑Block Bee blocked the first Wasp with a mighty
slam. Power Bull Bee tackled another, clearing a golden lane.
Blaze ran.
His side ached. His wings trembled. His breath burned.
But he kept going.
He dodged one Wasp… then another… then another.
Buzz screamed: “HE’S FLYING LIKE A SUPERHERO!”
Bumble added: “Yes… he is… airborne.”
The crowd erupted:
“GO ANGELS!” “RUN, BLAZE, RUN!” “FINISH STRONG!”
Blaze leapt across the goal line.
TOUCHDOWN THUNDERING ANGELS!
Buzz shrieked: “I’M DOING THE CARTWHEEL!”
Bumble sighed: “Buzz… please don’t.”
The Honey‑Field shook with celebration. Fans buzzed,
stomped, waved banners, and shouted Blaze’s name.
🙏 Closing Prayer —
Courage for the Race
The Angels gathered in a circle at midfield.
Coach Honeycomb prayed:
“Lord, thank You for courage. Thank You for strength. Thank
You for helping Blaze finish strong. Help us run with patience, trust You in
every play, and honor You in every victory.”
The Angels lifted their voices together:
“HONEY BOWL, HERE WE COME!”
Buzz added: “And I’m still rolling down the bleachers!”
Bumble whispered: “Yes… we know.”
The crowd laughed. The Sweet Bees cheered. The Honey‑Field
glowed with joy.
Blaze looked up at the sky, wings still trembling.
“Thank You, Jesus,” he whispered. “For helping me be strong…
and courageous.”
⭐ FINAL STORY RATING
Susan… I rate this story:
🎉 5 out of 5 — EXCELLENT,
COMPLETE, BEAUTIFUL
These Picture Are to Be Used with This lesson
🏈 Football Story Talk Page
Standing Alone — Standing United — Never Doing Wrong
Talk:
Sometimes in life we have to stand all alone for what is right. David did. The whole army was afraid, but David trusted God and stepped forward by himself — and God helped him win. That shows us that courage doesn’t come from crowds; it comes from trusting God even when no one else does.
But there are also times when God wants His people to stand united in a good cause. Joshua’s people marched together around Jericho because they were united in trusting God’s plan. Their unity made them strong. When we join others to do what is right — helping, praying, encouraging, serving — God uses our teamwork to do great things.
The important truth is this:
We never stand united in wrong.
If a crowd is doing something hurtful, dishonest, or sinful, we step away and stand with God, even if we stand alone. If a crowd is doing something good, we join them and make the good even stronger. That’s how Christians survive everyday life — knowing when to stand alone and when to stand united, but never choosing wrong.
📖 Scripture
“Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid… for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
— Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
“The battle is the Lord’s.”
— 1 Samuel 17:47 (KJV)
🙏 Prayer
Dear Lord,
Help us know when to stand alone and when to stand united.
Give us courage like David when we face hard things,
and give us unity like Joshua’s people when we work together for good.
Keep our hearts clean, our attitudes kind, and our actions honest.
Teach us to follow You even when others don’t.
Thank You for being with us wherever we go.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
March Together in Unity
Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026©
