Kids Serve

Today was the start of our new series entitled, "Kids Serve."  This series is so valuable and important to teach to our children because a life of serving is how the Father wants us to live - to serve God and to serve others. Jesus said He came not to be served but to serve and give His life for us.  (Matthew 20:28)


We had a child volunteer to clean some blocks from the nursery. He came up very excited and ready to help and as he did I handed him a pair of scissor and told him to go ahead. He gave me a blank look as did the rest of the kids. Then I handed him the right tool for the job - some disinfecting wipes. This illustration demonstrated that God has gifted us each with our own special talents that He wants us to use. Scissors are great for cutting but not so great for cleaning. We need to use the special talents that God has given us to serve Him and others. Pastor Harry talked about how the church is like a body.  We each have a function and a purpose. Each part is important and necessary. (I Corinthians 12:12-31)

In our soaking time we learned that our hearts are like radios. We need to be tuned into God to be able to hear what He is saying to us. So many distractions come in and cause static.  These distractions (like television, games, friends, etc.) aren't necessarily bad things but when we spend too much time on them it keeps us from spending time with God. He is constantly talking to us. We just need to get our hearts tuned into Him and hear what He wants to say to us.

Amplify kids serving by making cards to encourage someone.

*Amplify is still collecting school supplies and clothing in good condition for the Union Rescue Mission. We want to serve our community by meeting the needs of the people.  The last date to turn in donations is August 26th.