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God created the whole universe, including plants, animals and us. His creation is beautiful and wonderful. We are the children of God, God loves us. He gives us the right to enjoy what he has created for us.   It is spring time. One day, Baby Rabbit steps outside for the first time of his life. He feels so excited. Once he steps out of his home, he sees some beautiful tall trees, green grass and bright flowers everywhere. Baby Rabbit thinks the world is so beautiful, and he has never seen such amazing scenery before. Suddenly, he sees a baby squirrel in a tree. Although the baby squirrel is not from his family, Baby Rabbit wants to greet the baby squirrel as he remembers the message ‘We are all created by God. We are God’s family. We have to thank God. How precious we are!’ Therefore, he decides to greet the baby squirrel and it is a surprise to have a friendly conversation. They start chatting and soon their chatting grows into a beautiful friendship. Baby Rabbit is very happy to meet a new friend and thanks God for this blessing.   Message Understand we are God’s family and we confirm with Jesus’ teaching. Since we are all children of God, we all have the responsibility to love God, to love one another, and to work to make the world a better place.   Bible verse “But to all who did accept him, he gave power to become children of God, to all who believe in the name of him.” ( John 1:12 )   Action Jesus is the perfect example of love. He gave us the perfect example to follow. Reading the Bible can help you know more who God is. Let’s love God more every day.   Glossary Creation (noun) : the act of creating something, or the thing that is created 創造 Precious (adjective) : of great value because of being rare, expensive, or important 珍貴   Source: The story is taken from CEO Project 1.0 – Love (Level 5) Unit 11 God’s Family Part 2

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rose. Rose was always ready to explore and learn something new.   One sunny morning, as she sat on the couch, she noticed her mum carrying a basket full of vibrant flowers. "Mum, what are these flowers called? They're beautiful!" Rose exclaimed. “They are called orchids, my dear. Aren't they elegant?” her mum replied with a gentle smile.   The pink orchids caught Rose's attention. "The pink ones look so soft, like fluffy clouds. And the white ones, they look like tiny marshmallows!" she exclaimed with excitement. "Why d i d y o u b u y orchids, Mum?" Rose asked, her little fingers gently touching the delicate petals. Her mum explained, "During Chinese New Year, we buy flowers to make our home nicer." "I'm going to draw them, Mum!" she declared.   As Rose sat on the couch, carefully sketching the orchids, her mum went about her chores. Suddenly, a loud crash of broken glass echoed through the house, making her mum jump in surprise. "It wasn't me, Mum. I promise! I was right here, drawing," Rose quickly assured her mom, a worried expression on her face. Believing her daughter, her mum smiled. "I know, Rose. Sometimes, strange things happen. Let's go and check."   Message Love trusts and tells the truth. Love cannot thrive without trust, as it is the foundation on which love is built.   Bible verse Love finds Joy in living according to truth and supporting all that is true ( Ref.# Psalm1:1-2 )   Action Love is not just a feeling; it is a verb, requiring us to take action. By showing love to those around us, we create an environment of warmth and acceptance, where trust and truth can thrive.   Glossar y Vibrant (adjective) : energetic, bright, and full of life or excitement 鮮豔的 Elegant (adjective) : graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour 優雅的 Fluffy (adjective) : soft and like wool or like fur 毛茸茸的 Delicate (adjective) : needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged 嬌嫩的   The story is taken from CEO Project 1.0 – Love (Level 1) Unit 10 Broken Glass – Part 1

Have you ever felt loneliness when you are in a new and unfamiliar environment? Asha is a newcomer to school. Seeing her schoolmates playing around and hearing the laughter, she is longing for a sense of comfort to get rid of the anxiety deep inside her heart. Without the courage to take the first step to approach others, she is just sitting on the bench all by her lonesome during recess.   Rose and Lily have God’s words of “love your neighbour as yourself” (Mark 12:31) in their hearts and they feel Asha’s needs. They realise Asha’s desire for company. A friend in need is a friend indeed. “Shall we be together during recess?” Rose and Lily asked Asha. Asha looks up and immediately says yes. Rose and Lily are the angels and their invitation is just like a warm welcoming message from God of “Do not be afraid, for I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10). Rose and Lily become Asha’s friends and they show Asha around the campus and share their precious moments of school life together. “It’s very kind of you. I feel blessed to have you as my friends,” says Asha with tears running from her eyes. From now on, Asha fears nothing,and enjoys her school life with Rose and Lily.   After reading the story, the students of JVSJ were so inspired that they shared their own experiences of helping others at school. A P.2 student shared about helping a P.1 student find his lost water bottle. It made him content just to see the younger student's grateful smile. He remembered how someone had helped him, and that was why he wanted to do the same for others.   Being kind to others does make a difference. Kind deeds are like ripples that pay forward. Let's make our world a better place by showing kindness to one another.   Message Kindness is an act of love. Being kind also means caring for the poor and the needy, for God wants us to be kind to one another.   Action Do one good deed a day. Look around and feel around. There should be someone who needs help from others. Be God’s messenger of love and kindness to reach out your helping hand to those who are in need.   Glossary Courage (noun) The ability to do something despite having fear 勇氣 Laughter (noun) The act or sound of laughing 笑聲 Lonesome (noun) Self 自己   The story is taken from CEO Project 1.0 - Love (Level 1) Unit 2 Playing with a New Friend

In a cozy little town, there lived a young boy named William and his elder sister, Rose. William was a curious and imaginative child who loved to learn. One day, William came home from school with a task assigned by his teacher : to draw his favourite toys. William was not sure of where to begin so he asked his elder sister, Rose for help. Rose was known for her artistic skills and creativity. She sat beside him and helped him.   “Just draw them,” Rose said. William picked up his crayons and started drawing. However, it was not easy for him to capture the image of a red train and four soldiers. He turned to Rose for help.   “How do you draw one red train and four soldiers?” William asked for an explanation.   Rose skillfully drew a train and four soldiers on the paper. William admired her artwork and he stammered, “N-nice, but…” William asked, "Could you draw slowly, please?"   But before Rose could respond, their mother said gently, "Dear Rose, you were also slow when you were small." Their mother added, "Remember, patience is an act of love."   Rose realized that her little brother needed her patience and understanding. She then decided to slow down and explained each step to William. She encouraged William to join in, guiding his hand with care. William smiled warmly.   Message The story reminds us that Just as God patiently provides guidance and support throughout our life journey, we should also show others how much we care by being patient with them.   Action Listen attentively, understand other’s viewpoints   Glossary Cozy (adjective) giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation. 舒適 Imaginative (adjective) having or showing creativity or inventiveness. 富於想像力的 Capture (verb) to represent or describe something very accurately using words or images（用文字或圖像）表現，描繪，刻畫 Stammered (verb) speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words. 結結巴巴的