Excited for Jesus by Ashley Karges November 9, 2025 John 2: 13-22 Themes: - God calls us to be zealous in our faith – to be excited to share Him with others! -You can show excitement for the Lord in your own way, by using the talents God gave you.   “Let’s use our best singing voices to praise the Lord, today!” Miss Mum encouraged the children’s choir at the start of practice. “Now, listen to my voice as I sing the first verse.” “I love to sing,” whispered Malulabelle to her

Little Worries by Ashley Karges Nov 2, 2025 John 6: 37-40 Themes: - God longs for us. He waits patiently for us to come to Him. - God holds all our worries, big and little, in his heart. He transforms them into something beautiful.   Friday had finally arrived, and the school dismissal bell was about to ring. Malulabelle felt all her energy bubble up inside. She shimmied in her seat. This weekend Malulabelle had big plans. It was her fluffy pup Coconut’s birthday! Coconut lov

The Art Contest Prize by Ashley Karges Oct 26, 2025 Luke 18: 9-14 Themes: -Seek God with a humble heart -Pridefulness closes our eyes to how God works in our lives   Malulabelle entered the art gallery, her chest puffed out with confidence. Today, the results of the painting contest would be announced. The first-place winner would receive a free day at Art Camp! “Are you nervous, Malulabelle?” Oliver had entered the contest too. “No, I worked hard on my painting. I have a rea

Science Walk Treasures by Ashley Karges Oct 18, 2025 Luke 18: 1-8 Themes: - Be persistent in prayer. - God answers prayers in His time, not ours. Malulabelle saw a flash of lightning outside her classroom window. Thunderclaps followed. BOOM! CRAAACK! “Oh, not today!” Malulabelle whispered to Simon, her table partner. “If it rains, we can’t have our class Science Walk this afternoon.” “Maybe it will stop,” encouraged Simon. But during math, it rained. At music lessons, it rain

A Trail of Thank Yous by Ashley Karges Oct 12, 2025 Luke 17: 11-19   Themes: - Seeing God in all situations - Complete your prayer with a thank you!   Malulabelle and Ruby skipped along the treelined trail. Their little furry buddies, Coconut and Lucky trotted along. SNAP!  A breaking twig in the brush caught the puppies’ attention. The twitching tail of a squirrel scampered into view, then disappeared. “Ruff! Ruff!” “Arrrfff!” Coconut and Lucky darted into the brush and were

Growing at Camp by Ashley Karges Oct 5, 2025 Luke 17: 5-10   Themes: -Water the faith you have been given, and it will explode in growth like a mustard seed. -Grow in faith by doing what God asks of you. He provides all that you need at the time. -Be faithful for the glory of God, not for our own good.   “See you next week, Coconut! I’ll be away at camp for a few days.” Malulabelle hugged her fluffy pup, Coconut. “Ruff! Ruff!” Coconut sent her off with a juicy I-love-you-lick

Light at the Museum by Ashley Karges Sep 28, 2025 Luke 16: 19-31 Theme: -Live your life for Jesus, so that others may come to know Him through you.   Malulabelle skipped off the bus. It was Field Trip Day! “Thank you for driving us to the museum today, Mr. Thompson!” The bus driver was often overlooked by students, but Malulabelle’s kindness made his eyes crinkle as he waved goodbye. “Have a wonderful afternoon!” Malulabelle’s museum buddy, Sophie, folded her arms and shivere

The Best Day Ever and Jesus by Ashley Karges Sep 21, 2025  Luke 16: 1-13 Themes: -Be a child of the Light. -Make time for Jesus so that your spiritual self can grow toward Him.     Malulabelle sprung out of bed, ready for a packed day. “Good morning, Coconut!” Malulabelle stretched into her slippers and loved on her fluffly pup, Coconut. “Ruff!” Coconut wiggled & wagged and gave Malulabelle a good-morning-lick on the cheek. He always knew how to make her giggle. “I’m off to s

Sliding with Joy by Ashley Karges Sep 14, 2025 John 3: 13-17 Themes: -All About Me/ All About Him -Receiving God's love can transform you. -Fill up with God’s LOVE, overflow with his JOY, so that through you, others will encounter Him.     It was Malulabelle’s favorite time of the school day – recess! Her glittery tutu billowed as she darted to the playground. Today she was first on the slide. “ Weee! ” Friends clapped and cheered as she whizzed down. When Malulabelle circled

Keeps and Giveaways by Ashley Karges Sunday Gospel Sep 7, 2025 Luke 14: 25-33 Themes: -Detachment and Sharing -The decision to follow Jesus is personal.   Malulabelle opened her toy bin. She wanted to donate to a family in need from church. Her fluffy pup, Coconut, plopped on the rug to help.   “Look, Coconut. I'll make one pile for Keeps, and one pile for Giveaways!”   “Ruff!”   Malulabelle beamed and picked up the first toy. It was her favorite stuffy, a purple crocodile fr

"Hi! I'm Malulabelle!" Meet Malulabelle! She’s a sweet little girl with a great big heart, shining an inner light wherever she goes. The secret to her joy and confidence? A friendship with Jesus! Whether she’s stuck in a tricky situation or brimming with good news, Malulabelle knows what to do! Look up - and pray! Follow Malulabelle each week in Little Sunday Stories as she tackles everyday ups and downs with a spirit of grace.