Families Serving

Continuing our series, "Kids Serve" today we learned ways we can serve as a family. We learned about Joshua and how he declared, "As for me and my house we will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:14-18) Joshua told everyone who'd listen about the amazing things God had done and then he told the people that there's no other god he and his family would serve.  Like Joshua and his people, your family can decide together that "we will serve the Lord."
Kids got into groups of "families" and thought of creative ways they could serve others as a family unit. Whether helping an elderly person with their groceries, welcoming a new family to the neighborhood, or giving to those in need, there are always ways we can serve. This week look for opportunities your family can serve those around you. 

In our time of soaking, we talked about what it's like to have our best friend over for a sleep over. We look for ways to entertain them and pay special attention to them. We wouldn't think of inviting them over and then ignoring them. Well, when we are in God's presence we can "entertain" Him as our special guest as well.  When we pay special attention to God and love Him it is like a sweet aroma to Him. (Ezekiel 20:41) He also loves getting presents from our heart. On gift bags around the room were written "Praise" "Worship" "Hunger" and "Thankfulness" Each child spent quiet time at each station, bringing their "gifts" to God and spending time with Him. It was a beautiful time of soaking in God's presence.



Our kids have learned what it is to serve in our community by collecting school supplies and clothing for the Union Rescue Mission. This morning a few volunteers prayed over the items, asking God to bless each person who would receive them and that they would know His love.

Next week kids will be serving in our church service upstairs as greeters as well as taking up the offering. We will also be doing promotions for those students moving up to a higher level class in children's church. Please be there with your students. We will be presenting them with certificates for their achievements.