Who's My Neighbor?

This was an exciting week in Amplify Children's Ministry. Friday evening we had guests, Pastor Marcus and Bobbie Abernethy from Kidz Dominion with us for our Shift Children's Service. We had a fun time and enjoyed funny skits, games, music, and hearing the Word of God in an exciting way.
Sunday morning our kids filled the altar during praise and worship waving flags! They did this on their own - no one asked them to or prompted them. It warmed my heart to see them praising God. I thought how happy it must make Him to have His children praising Him. The kids also served in the church service by being greeters and taking up the offering.
We finished out our series, "Kids Serve" with a lesson on The Good Samaritan. We watched the story on video and learned that when God says to love our neighbor He means everyone. Our neighbor is the one in front of us and our neighbor is the one the whole way across the globe. It is whoever is in need, whoever we can help, and whoever we can show love to. A true follower of God doesn't just say they love, but they show love. We ended our class by praying for our neighbors in other countries who have needs. We prayed for Zimbabwe - that God would show the people there His love and meet their needs since they live in extreme poverty. We prayed for Somalia - that God would reach them and provide for them because many are dying of starvation. Finally we prayed for Syria - that God would give them peace and protect the people because they are in a civil war.


Following is a link "Stop for the One" This video shows the heart of God. Iris Ministries is a wonderful organization that bears so much fruit. If you are interested in donating or sponsoring a child visit their website for more information.  www.irismin.org