Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.

Hey Children of God! Today, we're going to talk about treasures and where to store , or hide them! What do you think of when you hear the word "treasure"? Maybe you think of shiny gold coins, sparkling jewels, and diamonds hidden in a chest. But did you know that there's a treasure worth even more than gold? It's the treasure we store in heaven by loving and serving God and others. Matthew 6:20-21, Jesus tells us to store up treasures in heaven. These treasures are things like kindness, love, and good deeds that we do for God and others. Unlike earthly treasures that can be destroyed or stolen, treasures in heaven last forever.

Today, we're going to make a "Treasure Chest of Kindness" to remind us to store up treasures in heaven through acts of kindness.

Materials Needed:
• Shoebox or small cardboard box
• Construction paper or wrapping paper
• Scissors
• Glue or tape
• Markers or crayons
• Decorative materials (stickers, sequins, etc.)
• Paper slips
• Envelope or jar

Instructions:
• Take your shoebox or cardboard box and cover it with construction paper or wrapping paper to make it look like a treasure chest.
• Decorate the treasure chest with markers, crayons, stickers, sequins, or any other decorative materials you have. Also label the "Kindness Jar" or "Kindness Envolope" and decorate it like the chest.
• Cut out small paper slips and write acts of kindness or good deeds on each slip. For example: "Smile at someone," "Help a friend," "Say a kind word," "Share with others," etc.
• Fold each paper slip and place them inside the treasure chest.

Whenever you do one of the acts of kindness written on the slips, take it out of the treasure chest and put it in a special "Kindness Jar" or envelope to keep track of all the treasures you've stored up in heaven.

Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for the treasure of your love and kindness. Help us to store up treasures in heaven by loving you and others with all our hearts. May our acts of kindness bring glory to your name and bless those around us. In Jesus' name, amen.

Remember, the greatest treasures are those we store up in heaven through acts of kindness and love. Keep seeking to do good and love others, and you'll build up treasures that last forever.

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