Early this morning, Mom told Laura: “If you like, you may have breakfast with Marie in kindergarten today.” Laura was looking forward to it.
As she sat at the table in the kindergarten class, Laura closed her eyes, folded her hands, and thanked God for the food. Suddenly it became very quiet, and everyone looked at her. Marie said: “At Laura’s house, they always pray before eating. I think that’s good.” Laura explained: “We believe in God, who loves everyone. And we thank Him for the food because it comes from Him.” “But this food comes from the kindergarten, not from God” said Timo. Laura replied: “God gives sun, rain, and wind so that the grain grows. That’s why the food initially comes from God.”
Her teacher, Mrs. Henkel, overheard the conversation and asked Laura: “Does your family go to church?” Laura said: “Yes, we go to church every Sunday. And we children are also allowed to go to Sunday school. There we sing, pray, and listen to Bible stories. Would you like to hear yesterday’s story?” When Mrs. Henkel nodded, Laura told the story.
“Once, Jesus was invited to dinner by an important man named Simon. While they were eating together, a woman went into the house and came to Jesus. She had done many bad things in the past and people did not like her. The woman wept, and her tears fell on Jesus’ feet. Then she wiped them away with her long hair. Simon thought, ‘If Jesus knew who she was, He wouldn’t let her do this.’ But Jesus knew how sorry the woman was. And He also knew what Simon was thinking. He said: ‘Simon, you think you’re somehow better than her. But this woman has been forgiven many sins because she has shown much love. Anyone who thinks they need little forgiveness also loves little.’”
Mrs. Henkel listened and said: “I’ve noticed that you can sing beautifully. Did you learn that in Sunday school?” Laura said: “Yes, and we sing at home too. You can come and join us at church next Sunday!” Mrs. Henkel replied: “I’ll ask your mom for the address when she picks you up. And then I’ll be happy to come by.” Laura was glad that Jesus gave her the courage to thank Him for the food and to talk about Him.
Helene Rotfuss
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