Julia Bland's children's messages are popular with pastors, Sunday school teachers, and parents all across the country. That's because children love them and learn from the stories, drawings, and activity pages. Her work has been translated into Spanish and used by churches in Mexico and South America. The six lessons in this booklet, all based on Ephesians 4:32--5:2a, provide a perfect series for Vacation Bible School, a retreat, or a summer series for children. Using the busy, productive life of a honey bee as a metaphor for the life of a Christian, Bland offers these charming lessons: Bee Kind Bee Tenderhearted Bee Forgiving Bee Forgiven Bee Like Jesus The Honey Bee Dance This series of stories written by Julia Bland will catch the interest and imagination of children of all ages through the creative use of the honey bee. The children will enjoy, as I did, getting to know many facts about the honey bee as well as participating in the many art and instructional activities provided. Rev. James H. Iwig former District Superintendent Kansas West Conference United Methodist Church Julia Bland's stories are wonderful... I don't see why anybody wouldn't want to use them. Sara Coover During her 46 years as a pastor's wife, Julia Bland has taught church groups of all ages from children through senior adults. She has been active in United Methodist Women and served as district chairperson of Global Concerns as well as Publicity and Public Relations. Bland's award-winning oil, watercolor, and pen and ink artwork has appeared in private and public collections.