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🌤️ On a Day Like This

A brand‑new children’s song

Verse 1

On a day like this, with the sunshine bright,

Jesus fills our hearts with His love and light.

On a day like this, when the skies turn gray,

Jesus walks beside us every single day.

Chorus

On a day like this — we praise His name!

On a day like this — His love’s the same!

Whether clouds or sun, we lift our voice,

Jesus makes our hearts rejoice!

Verse 2

On a day like this, when the winds blow strong,

Jesus gives us courage as we march along.

On a day like this, when we feel afraid,

Jesus is our helper — we are not dismayed.

Chorus

On a day like this — we praise His name!

On a day like this — His love’s the same!

Whether clouds or sun, we lift our voice,

Jesus makes our hearts rejoice!

Bridge (Echo Style)

Leader: Jesus loves me!

Kids: Jesus loves me!

Leader: Jesus leads me!

Kids: Jesus leads me!

Leader: Jesus keeps me!

Kids: Jesus keeps me!

Together: Every single day!

Final Chorus

On a day like this — we praise His name!

On a day like this — His love’s the same!

Morning, noon, or night, we shout with joy —

Jesus loves each girl and boy!

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026©MBANNABENPMRMNMPBKBGEOGPASTOR # 1001g

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🌿 THE SONG OF THE SPARROW Story Devotion

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🌿 THE SONG OF THE SPARROW

A Story of Truth, Being Real, and Becoming a Blessing

Jonas Reed loved early mornings.
He would sit on his back porch with a cup of coffee, listening to the world wake up. But what he loved most was the sparrow that perched on the same fence post every dawn.

The little bird never sang perfectly.
Its notes were uneven, sometimes sharp, sometimes soft, sometimes broken. But it sang with everything it had — full‑hearted, unpolished, real.

One morning, Jonas noticed something unusual.
A larger, more colorful bird landed beside the sparrow — a bright cardinal with flawless feathers and a smooth, practiced song. The cardinal sang beautifully, but it sang only a few notes before flying away.

The sparrow stayed.
And it kept singing.

Jonas smiled. “That’s me,” he whispered. “Not perfect… but still singing.”

He had spent years trying to be the “cardinal” — polished, impressive, put‑together. He hid his struggles, his doubts, his failures. He believed that being a blessing meant being impressive.

But the sparrow reminded him of something he had forgotten:

God is blessed by sincerity, not performance but give your best. God looks at your heart.

That morning, Jonas opened his Bible and read:

“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit:
a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”
— Psalm 51:17 (KJV)

A broken heart.
A real heart.
A heart that sings even when the notes aren’t perfect.

Jonas bowed his head and prayed honestly for the first time in a long time.
He told God the truth — the fears he hid, the sins he carried, the weariness he masked. And as he prayed, he felt something lift.

Not because he was strong.
But because he was finally real.

Later that week, Jonas visited a friend who was struggling. Instead of offering polished advice, he shared his own story — His Failures, the doubts, the sparrow‑song honesty.

His friend’s eyes filled with tears.

“Thank you,” he said. “I thought I was the only one.”

In that moment, Jonas realized:

Being real didn’t make him weak.
It made him a blessing.

God wasn’t asking him to sing perfectly.
God was asking him to sing truthfully.

And like the sparrow, Jonas kept singing — not with perfection, but with sincerity that touched hearts and honored God.

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🌟 THE GOSPEL INVITATION

The sparrow’s song reminds us of a deeper truth:

We don’t come to God with perfection.
We come with honesty.

The Bible says:

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”
— Romans 3:23 (KJV)

But God, in His love, made a way for broken, imperfect people:

“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.”
— 1 Timothy 1:15 (KJV)

Jesus died for the real you —
not the polished version,
not the pretend version,
but the honest, needy, searching heart.

And He invites you to come:

“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
— Romans 10:13 (KJV)

If you’ve never trusted Christ — or if you’ve been hiding behind a mask — you can come to Him today with a sincere heart:

“Lord, I know I am a sinner.
I believe Jesus died for me and rose again.
I trust Him as my Savior.
Take my life — real and honest — and make it Yours.”

God is not blessed by perfection.
He is blessed by truth.
And a truthful heart is a beautiful song in His ears.

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Song Owner: Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026© MBKBPBNMRMPMPasstgeo #1001a

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🎶 Autumn Prayer - Song

"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled."
— Matthew 5:6 (KJV)

🎶 Autumn Prayer 

Verse 1 

 The leaves fall soft with peaceful grace,

 Each one a prayer in time and space. 

The morning air is crisp and true, 

And all I want is more of You.

Pre-Chorus I’ve tasted joy, I’ve walked through pain, But only You can fill again.

Chorus Bless me now, oh Savior, hear my autumn prayer, Bounty I consider is knowing You are there. Not gold, not grain, not earthly store— But hunger met in knowing more. Bless me now, oh Savior, hear my autumn prayer.

Verse 2 

 My heart thirsteth for God—I long to know Him more, 

Like rivers in the desert, I seek His open door.

The world may offer plenty, but none of it will do,

 For all I truly treasure is found in knowing You.

Bridge Let righteousness rise like the morning sun, Let mercy shine  till the day is done. I lift my heart, I lift your praise— In Jesus name and Holy ways. 

Final Chorus Bless me now, oh Savior, hear my autumn prayer, Bounty I consider is knowing You are there. Not gold, not grain, not earthly store— But hunger met in knowing more. Bless me now, oh Savior, hear my autumn prayer.

Outro (spoken or sung softly) The leaves may fall, the seasons change, But You remain—my heart’s true range. Bless me now… oh Savior… hear my autumn prayer.

🎶 Autumn Prayer Final Verse & Outro

Verse 3 

 The leaves may fall, the seasons change, 

But You remain—my strength, my aim. 

Bless me now… Sweet Jesus… hear my autumn prayer, 

With gratitude and love I lift Your holy name.

Final Chorus (reprise) Bless me now, oh Savior, hear my autumn prayer, Bounty I consider is knowing You are there. Not gold, not grain, not earthly store— But hunger met in knowing more. Bless me now, oh Savior, hear my autumn prayer.

Orchestral Outro (spoken or sung softly) You are my sunrise, my steady flame, My heart’s desire, my soul’s acclaim. Bless me now… Dear Jesus… hear my autumn prayer.

" Thank you God for your provision, your love and your light" 

Owner Susan Barker Nikitenko September 2025© MBGEORGEPMNMRMANNABENKBPBCOPT#7

The Coloring Pages Can Be Used With This Lesson Only

Here’s a poetic and vivid description of a fall painting that brings Matthew 5:6 to life through color, symbolism, and spiritual longing:

🍂 A Painting of Hunger and Hope — Inspired by Matthew 5:6

The leaves on the trees are beautifully greenish blue. They are slowly changing to a bright new hue—amber, gold, and crimson—like hearts awakening to truth. Each leaf seems to whisper a longing, a quiet ache for something more. The branches stretch upward, not in surrender, but in yearning.

A winding path cuts through the forest floor, dappled with light and shadow. It leads toward a distant hill where the sun is rising, casting warm rays across the sky. The sunrise is not just light—it’s promise. The word Righteousness is etched into the path itself, glowing faintly as if lit from within.

To the left of the path, a child kneels beside a stream, cupping water in their hands. Their face is turned upward, eyes closed, lips parted—not in speech, but in thirst. The water sparkles as it pours through their fingers, yet somehow, they are not disappointed. They are being filled.

On the right, an older figure holds a bowl—empty, but expectant. Above them, a gentle hand reaches down from the clouds, pouring golden light into the bowl. It’s not food, not drink, but something deeper. Truth. Presence. Peace. The bowl glows as it receives what the world cannot give.

Scattered throughout the scene are symbols of hunger and thirst: a loaf resting on a stone, a cup nestled in fallen leaves, a vine curling around a tree trunk. Each one untouched, yet radiant—waiting for the soul that seeks.

In the sky, soft clouds drift like prayers. One cloud forms the shape of a heart, pierced by light. Another resembles a dove in flight. The heavens are not distant—they are leaning in, ready to respond.

At the bottom of the painting, in elegant script, the verse is written: “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” The words shimmer slightly, as if alive—inviting the viewer to step into the scene, to walk the path, to lift their bowl.

This is not just a painting. It is a parable in color. A visual prayer. A reminder that the deepest hunger is holy, and the truest thirst leads to God. In every leaf, every shadow, every sunrise, the promise remains: You will be filled.

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Heaven is Filled with the Most Beautiful Things

Heaven is Filled with the Most Beautiful Things

 

Heaven is filled with the most beautiful things:

Like true love, like true friends, we’ll meet again.

Like angels of light that sing in the choir:

Life everlasting where joy has no end.

 

The best of the best as far as eye can see.

The river of life flows eternally;

Just like the love of God has shed abroad;

Forever flowing to those who believe.

 

Heaven is filled with the most beautiful things:

Like the twinkling stars that shine all day.

No more darkness only God’s sweet pure light.

We will see Jesus; we will rejoice always.

We will sing with Jesus, we will praise his name.

Heavenly places we'll see with our eyes.

Glorious music we'll hear with our ears.

One day our loved ones will meet us up there.

 

Heavenly places joyful happy faces.

We will rejoice always, rejoice always.

Jesus is the most wonderful sight of all.

The most wonderful, wonderful sight of all.

Heaven is filled with the most beautiful things:

Mansions prepared for the bride of our King.

 Precious stones, gates of pearl, street of pure gold.

We will be healed and will never grow old.

God's precious little children are everywhere.

The skies are filled with wonders never seen.

Angel babes will bring prayers in bottles of tears.

Jesus answers them there with love and care.

We will laugh with Jesus, we will worship him.

Heavenly places we'll see with our eyes.

Glorious music we'll hear with our ears.

One day all of our loved ones will meet us there.

Heavenly places joyful happy faces.

We will rejoice always, rejoice always.

Jesus is the most wonderful sight of all.

The most wonderful, wonderful sight of all.

Heaven is filled with the most beautiful things.

 

Susan Y Nikitenko

August 15, 2023©

Romans 5:5 

And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of 

God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

Ps 56:8 ¶ Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle:

 Mathew 19:14 

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and 

forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such 

is the kingdom of heaven.

This song is dedicated to my grandchildren, in memory of 

Grandma Broderick.  We miss you.

This is the melody of the song.  

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Just Wanna Thank You - Praise Song

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Thoughts About Thanksgiving Yesterday and Today

Thank God for Family

Thank God for Food

Memory Verse Helps

Print Two

At the beginning of your lesson:

Use one to read out loud having 

the kids repeat after you.

Cut one into words

for the memory verse chart.

(picture above)

Read the verse together once.

Then have a child remove a word.

Read the verse again, then remove another word.

Keep on doing the same thing until all the words are gone.

By the end, they should be able to recite the verse

without reading them.

You can find a memory verse chart from 

"Regular Baptist Press"

Shrink the verse by 70 -75%

If you do not have a memory verse chart.

Tape the pieces in order ahead of time onto this lined paper below.

Treat it just like a memory verse chart.

This is a way to do it without buying a chart.

Laminate your chart.

Print the chart as a full page.

Have a child remove one word.

Say the verse together.

Proceed until all the words are gone.

They should be able to say the verse by the end of this game

without any words. Say it all together as a group.

Then choose children who want to say it alone.

If they are on time:

Jumping into the ball pit is going to be their reward this week.

Class participation - $1.00 prize

Thoughts About Thanksgiving Yesterday and Today

 God wants us to be thankful, not just thankful but thankful to him.  Thank him for every moment you have to be with your family.  Love them and cherish them because you never know if it will be the last day to express your love to them. Thanksgiving is nearing and set aside as a day to thank God.  We thank God for family. 

When the pilgrims settled into this country, they seriously lost family members to the flu and other illnesses.  They went through great hardship but yet they gathered together after losing people that they loved to give thanks to God.   God had provided a beautiful amount of food and new friends.  Friends who were different than they were yet they gathered together to worship God.  Some of them lost a mother, some a husband, some a sister, some a brother, some another.  They grieved but did not forget to give thanks for each other and all God's mercy and supplements.  God basically gave them enough food for a feast.  More so than they could possibly eat.   They began a new life, in a new place.  It was like being in another world to them.  

I wonder how many of us feel the same way.  Covid has changed everything, it seems as though the devil has gotten some foothold through it all.   You know the devil lives off of fear, off of anger and bitterness.

We need to remember to thank God for our family and all God’s blessings.  We need to be thankful for our country, which has been able to freely worship God for centuries.  We need to pray that the devil won’t get a stronghold on our country.  God does amazing things when we praise him, he has answered many a prayer that has included praise but God wants us to get our hearts right in order to accept that praise.  We can’t have hatred in our hearts for our brothers and sisters in the Lord or in our families.   The bible says he will not hear our prayers if we regard iniquity in our hearts. 

As we gather together as families to honor our Lord.  It’s not just about the feast, but all about our God who watches over us, who says, that the rocks will cry out in praise to him if there is a refusal to praise him.

Follow Here:------Give Thanks unto The Lord Poem/Song

 We thank thee our Father, for all these things.  Our family, to love and to hold. Our home, in which we find rest. Our friends in whom you have given. The food, clothing, and physical needs that you have supplied from year to year, now and in the future.  Thank you, Lord God, for your loving-kindness to us.  Thank you for dying for our sins and forgiving all those who trust in you.  Mostly Thank-you for you!  Lord God, thank you for being here for us, to comfort us when our hearts are broken, or to joy with us when we rejoice. Thank you for always being here with us even through our tears. 

Thanksgiving Day is a day to celebrate your blessings to us and you are our greatest blessing forever and always.   Amen  

Susan Y Nikitenko

Thanksgiving

November 19^th 2021 ©

Psalms 100:4 

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

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I Will Worship You Lord (Praise Chorus)

David Continually Says "I Will" in the Word of God.  When our will meets God's will it is good,

but when our will is contrary to God's that is when "I will" is bad.

Worship is a life devotion and love for God

above anything else.  Giving God your full attention in prayer, praise, and devotion.

Giving Him first place in your heart and mind.

You can not have true worship until your heart is worshipping Him first.

Your worship will show in your obedience to God.

What is wrong on this page?

We need to leave the I out of worship. 

How do we spell worship?

It is correct to keep I out of worship,     

(I=selfish motivation)

God sees the motive - God sees the heart.

He knows if it's about yourself

 or if it's about Him.

However, it is incorrect if the i is 

missing from the word worship.

The letter i cannot be replaced with any other letter

because the letter i belongs there and the letter o does not.

Psalms 138:2

 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise 

thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: 

for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

Worship is a life devotion and love for God

above anything else.

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Scripture Praise Song - Psalms 96:9-12

Psalms 96:9-12
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.  Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice

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Love God: No Other Gods

When We Put Something Or Somebody Ahead

Of God, Like Money, Pleasures, Or Friends.

It Means We Love Those Things More Than We Love God.  God Does Not Want Us Loving Anything More Than Him Especially Another God.  He Does Not Want Us To Bow To Any Idol Or Pray To It.  He Does Not Want Us To Make A Graven Image And Pray To It.

God Does Not Want Us To Make Images In Order To Worship Them Or Pray To Them.

Exodus 20

Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:

 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;

Love God: Giving To God

Love God with All Your Heart Apple: Follow Here

Charity Apple: Follow Here

Compassion Heart Apple: Follow Here:

Good Works: Heart Apple Here:

Love God Apple: Forgiveness

Love God Apple: Obey God

Love God: No Other Gods

Love God: Resisting Sin

Love God: Because He First Loved Us

Love God: Love Jesus

Love God: Love God's Word

Love God: With All Your Heart

Each Big Apple Could Be Used As Single Lessons

Or To Run Through As A List.

The single big apples are for teaching the younger junior aged kids.   One big apple will fit on one sheet of card stock.  Each apple has a few words of explanation. 

or

They could be used on a giant bulletin board.

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