This month we're learning about HUMILITY—putting others first by giving up what you think you deserve. I think this is such a fabulous virtue for April, as we're heading towards the Cross, and reflecting on who Jesus is and what he has done for us! Our memory verse is, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3, NIV
This week we explored the story of Jesus washing his disciples' feet in John 13:1-17, focusing on the bottom line that we should treat others like they’re more important than you. My K/Gr 1 group LOVED getting their feet dirty, and then taking turns washing one another's feet. It was a really great lesson that is a perfect launching point for parents to continue the learning at home!
Our idea for a family night this week is to have a family dinner party with a twist! You can make it as simple or as fancy as you like (think dressing up silly, just for fun), the only rule is that you can’t serve yourself. Someone else has to help seat you at the table, dish up for you, fill your water glass, and clear your dishes (but not their own), so that everyone is serving someone else within the family.
Take some time to brainstorm ways that you can serve other people in your community as a family (ex. Picking up garbage at the park, helping to clean up an elderly neighbor’s yard, planting flowers at the church, visiting shut-ins, making freezer meals, etc, etc). Choose the best idea, and then do it!
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