H e l lo ! ! ! Hello, readers – and hello 2014! This year begins with a party for Topz Parties are usually all about celebrating something, whether it’s a birthday, a wedding, the start of a new year or maybe the end of a school year. There are lots of places in the Bible where we read about parties and festivals, so we thought the start of a new year was a good time to read about how people celebrated special occasions in Bible times. If any of you have been to any unusual or interesting parties do write and tell me about them. It’s not all about celebrating in this Topz though, and we do learn about how to help friends who are sad for any reason, how to be kind and friendly towards others even if they are very different to us, and how to be there for our friends when they or their families are having a hard time. I’m sure you are like me in that you really like it when your friends and family are there to celebrate the good times with you – but also to help you when things aren’t going so well. And remember – Jesus is always there for you too, whether you’re happy or whether you’re sad. Enjoy all that this Topz has for you ...
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