On a bright and sunny morning, five friends from the peaceful village of Harmony Valley decided to gather for a Bible reading at the beautiful meadow near the old oak tree.

The group included [Lily](RDQF9MY3), a kind-hearted girl with long golden curls, and [Caleb](YXS64XKJ), a curly-haired boy with glasses who loved to ask questions about everything.

Joining them were [Mia](GRYNF4CR), lively and full of curiosity, who wore her hair in a dozen colorful ribbons, and [Ethan](PFZ22RGW), the tallest of the group, with a peaceful smile and freckles on his nose.

Last was [Sam](XMVVPTPC), a cheerful boy with wavy red hair, who always brought his pet lamb, Snowflake, along for every adventure.

As the friends opened their Bibles, [Lily](RDQF9MY3) began to read softly, 'The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want...' and they all listened, feeling inspired.

Suddenly, an inquisitive boy named [Leo](SRX5HHP3), who had never joined them before, appeared and asked with a gentle voice, 'Can I join too? It's my first time reading the Bible.'

'Of course!' [Ethan](PFZ22RGW) smiled. 'We were just talking about Psalm 23. Come, sit here next to me.' [Leo](SRX5HHP3) hesitated, then happily joined the circle.

[Mia](GRYNF4CR) explained, 'This Psalm reminds us of how God guides us like a shepherd guides his sheep—kindly and patiently.' [Leo](SRX5HHP3) nodded, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

As the reading continued, each friend shared their thoughts, and [Leo](SRX5HHP3) felt more connected and excited than ever before to be part of the group.

By the end of the day, [Leo](SRX5HHP3) said with a big grin, 'Thank you for letting me join. I can't wait to come back next week!' The friends knew their small circle had become bigger and brighter.