CHARACTER: GENEROSITY (慷慨)
One of the stories talks about a bird where one way they show generosity is by giving their peers food when they are trapped.
Pelican
The Doughnut Girls made this sweet treat to cheer up soldiers in World War I.
Doughnuts
Why does a mother alligator build her nest not too high and not too low?
Because too low might flood, and too high would make it hard for her to hunt and protect the nest.
What did Benjamin do before building his wooden clock to make sure he didn’t forget any parts?
He made a detailed drawing of the watch as he took it apart.
What product did young Henry J. Heinz start selling that showed his honesty in business?
(hint: 🐎)
Grated Horseradish
This kind of person gave only two small coins, in comparison with others who gave a lot, but Jesus said she gave more than anyone.
The Widow
The Good Samaritan helped the man by doing this with his own donkey.
He gave him a ride
Why were Bezalel and Oholiab chosen to lead the building of the Tabernacle?
Because they were skilled craftsmen filled with God’s Spirit to do the work thoroughly and beautifully.
How does a mother alligator keep her eggs warm without sitting on them?
She piles leaves and grass that rot and create heat to warm the eggs.
How did Henry J. Heinz prove to customers that his product was honest and not fake like others?
By putting it in clear glass jars
Pelicans help each other fly by doing this in the air to make it easier for the one behind.
Flying in a line
The Good Samaritan showed generosity by using this to clean the man's wounds.
Oil and Wine
How long did it take Benjamin to finish his wooden clock, and why did it take so long?
Almost two years, because he worked carefully and restarted parts that didn’t fit exactly.
What showed that the people were thorough and generous when giving materials for the Tabernacle?
They gave every morning until Moses told them to stop because they had more than enough.
What made Henry’s clear jar packaging stand out during a time when fooling customers was common?
It show the real quality of the product
Even when other birds steal from them, pelicans do this instead of fighting.
catch more fish or keep sharing
This group of women braved war to serve treats and kindness to soldiers.
Doughnut Girls
What three key details must a mother alligator consider when building her nest?
The nest must be the right height, size, and temperature.
What did the High Priest wear that showed great attention to detail in his clothing?
A blue tunic with gold bells and pomegranates, plus an ephod with golden clasps and stones.
At a time when other sellers mixed turnips and wood sticks into horseradish, what did Henry choose to do instead?
Sell only pure horseradish
This woman gave out of her poverty, not her riches, to help build a hospital. She went to different houses asking if the rich needed help cleaning. (Hint: also name the state where this story took place.)
Most generous widow from Pennsylvania
Name one way pelicans show generosity besides giving food ( a different answer from the other questions!)
Giving shelter / giving rides / sharing information / giving time / building a home
How did Benjamin show both thoroughness and perseverance in building America’s first wooden clock?
He studied every part, made precise calculations, and didn’t give up even after failures over two years.
How did the design and materials of the Tabernacle reflect thorough obedience to God's instructions?
Every item—curtains, measurements, materials, furniture—was made exactly as God commanded, with great skill and care.
Even after going bankrupt, what action by Henry showed honesty and responsibility in business?
Working hard to repay debts and restarting the business with his mother’s help