Scripture Reading
Read Luke 8:1-15. Get clay or action figures and act out the story as you read it.
Conversation Starters
• How can we pass God's word on to other people?
• Does it have to be with words, actions, or both?
• What are things that our family can do to pass on the message of God's word to others?
Activities
Getting Started:
Pass It On Bags
Today the children in Sunday school are making Pass It On Bags. These are bags for children to put toys or clothes that they want to give to someone else. If your child made a bag, spend some time as a family talking about things you can give away to bless others with. Fill the bags up with those things. If your child was not in Sunday school spend some time making a Pass It On Bag. Get an old pillowcase or sew a piece of fabric into a bag. Let the children decorate it with puffy paints, fabric markers, and pieces of fabric. When the bag is done, fill it with things to give away. At NCPC we support Helping Hands Thrift Store, a Christian thrift store that donates funds to local and oversees mission projects. That is just one idea of a place to bring your donations.
Helping Hands :: //helpinghandsthriftstore.org/about
Today the children in Sunday school are making Pass It On Bags. These are bags for children to put toys or clothes that they want to give to someone else. If your child made a bag, spend some time as a family talking about things you can give away to bless others with. Fill the bags up with those things. If your child was not in Sunday school spend some time making a Pass It On Bag. Get an old pillowcase or sew a piece of fabric into a bag. Let the children decorate it with puffy paints, fabric markers, and pieces of fabric. When the bag is done, fill it with things to give away. At NCPC we support Helping Hands Thrift Store, a Christian thrift store that donates funds to local and oversees mission projects. That is just one idea of a place to bring your donations.
Helping Hands :: //helpinghandsthriftstore.org/about
On the go:
Volunteer on the Road
I know of a family that is spending a year traveling the country and working at various service organizations around the nation. One of their goals is to help their three boys learn what it means to serve and care for others by doing it. While a year long trip won't work for most people, it is definitely something families can do short-term. Do you have a vacation home or cabin you often visit? Or a special campsite your visit every year? If so, look for a service agency in the area that will allow your family to do some volunteer work on the road. If you can't find one, do some volunteering on your own by picking up garbage in a local park.
Volunteer on the Road
I know of a family that is spending a year traveling the country and working at various service organizations around the nation. One of their goals is to help their three boys learn what it means to serve and care for others by doing it. While a year long trip won't work for most people, it is definitely something families can do short-term. Do you have a vacation home or cabin you often visit? Or a special campsite your visit every year? If so, look for a service agency in the area that will allow your family to do some volunteer work on the road. If you can't find one, do some volunteering on your own by picking up garbage in a local park.
Digging deeper:
Regular Volunteer
There are so many local organizations and ways that families can support others through volunteering. It is an important way not only for us to give of our time and talents, but for children to grow up knowing the importance of serving others as Christ has called us to and the blessing that comes with that. This week for Summer of Service we spent 3 days at Mary's Place, a drop in shelter for women and their children. We had a delightful week getting to know some of the kids and women. This would be a great place for individual families to do regular service at. Another opportunity comes through the Elementary Partnership Team. There are several opportunities for families to care for other families in the area in need of support and love. A third opportunity is Dinner at the Creek. Families can come serve people in need of a hot meal and a kind smile by serving the food, hosting a table, and welcoming the visitors. It is the last Thursday every month at NCPC.
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