Mary brought Jesus' parable on the good Samaritan to the children's Sunday School class today. The Bible (Luke 10:25-37) tells us that although the lawyer knew God's rule to love your neighbor as yourself, he asked Jesus, "But who is my neighbor?" Jesus responded with the story of the traveler who was attacked by a group of bad men, and left lying injured on the side of the road. Two people noticed him there and ignored him, walking along on their business. But a man from Samaria, a country of people not well thought of, stopped to help the man, treating his wounds, putting him on his donkey, and making sure he was cared for while he recovered at the next town. May we, too, act out of love and compassion when we meet someone in need.Mary gave everyone some take-home reminders: a magnet hand with Good Samaritan references, and a small bag with a band-aid and some kisses. The children then enjoyed some watermelon hearts, and got a chance to do their own good deeds by helping clean the dishes afterward!
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