Don and his daughter Jude (Judy when aged 7 and Don then a much younger father) sing a bedtime song. It's a time for reflection about fears, security and God's protection over all. This video was made to share with parents, grandparents, uncles and aunties, and perhaps it could be used to talk to children about their night time fears when going to sleep.
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This short video is worth watching to the end. it brings a different perspective to the crucifixion of Jesus. GRANDMOTHERS
A third-grade girl wrote a report on what a grandmother is. Here's a portion of her essay: "A grandmother is a lady who has no children of her own. She likes other people's little girls. A grandfather is a man grandmother. He goes for walks with the boys, and then talks about fishing, tractors and things like that.... Grandmothers don't have to do anything but be there. They're old so they shouldn't play hard or run. It is enough if they take us to the market where the pretend horses are and have lots of dimes ready, or if they take us for walks and slow down passing things like pretty leaves or caterpillars. They never say, 'Hurry Up.' "Usually they are fat, but not too fat to tie your shoes. They wear glasses and funny underwear. They can take their teeth and gums off. They don't have to be smart, but they can answer questions like why dogs hate cats and how come God isn't married. When they read to us, they don't skip words or mind if it is the same story over again and again. Everybody should try to have one, especially if you don't have a television, because grandmothers are the only grownups who got time." (adapted from Thomas St. Bulletin, Altus, OK) Here are some questions about gratitude or being thankful you might like to share with your family. 1. Is there someone in this room you are thankful for? 2. What is your favourite animal? Why are you grateful that it is part of God's creation? 3. Did anyone do anything nice for you in the last few days? 4. Did you see someone else do something caring for another person? 5. What is your favourite place inside and outside your home? Why are they special to you? 6. What are your 3 favourite foods? Tell us about a time you enjoyed eating one of them. 7. Did something make you laugh today? What was it ? 8. What have you been given or what do you already have in your life that you are grateful for? 9. Tell us about a time today when you gave your best effort? 10. Share something you think you could give some extra effort to show improvement. 11. What do you think is happening in the picture of the cat and dog below?   Some more great quotes -
"Grace is not about being first or last, it's about not counting." "Nothing is too great for God's power. Nothing is too small for God's love." "A little faith and a great God is enough." "Learn to win by losing." (sources unknown)  Here's an activity which I did with students aged 10-12 but could be used with teens or adults. After reading Psalm 23 from the Bible and underlining and or coloring in key words or phrases, the students were asked to write their own version of the psalm using the template below. . FILL THE GAPS WITH YOUR VERSION OF THE PSALM PSALM 23 THE LORD THE ………………………….. A song of …………………... 23 The Lord is my …………………. I have everything I need. 2. He gives me rest ……………………….. He leads me to ……………………. 3. He gives me new strength. For the good of his name, he leads me on ………………………. 4. Even if I walk through a very ………………………., I will not be afraid because you are with me. Your ……………….. and your ……………….. comfort me. 5. You prepare a meal for me in front of ……………………. You …………………………………... You give me more than ……………………. 6. Surely your ………………………….. will be with me all my life. And I will live in the house of the Lord forever. FURTHER DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1) What part of this Psalm-poem do you like? Please explain why. 2) Have you ever lain down on green grass or in a field? What do you think it would feel like? 3) Is there a part of the Psalm that scares you? Why? 4) Is there a part that you find comforting? Why? 5) What do you think David thought God was like? 6) What do you think God is like? 7) Why do you think it is sometimes hard to describe who God is? 8) Why do you think people have different ideas about who God is and what he does? 
" Don't ask God to guide your footsteps, if you're not willing to move your feet."
( unknown source) " Turn the despair of being alone into the wonder of being alone with God." ( unknown source) Act 1 A story of Creation
Act 2 The Fall - Creation spoiled Act 3 Israel- God shapes a people Act 4 The story of Jesus - God sends his Son Act 5 The story of the Early Church- Good News for all (> US) Act 6 The story of the End Times - Creation completely restored Aim towards ...
1. I don't need to tear down others in order to build myself up. 2. I consider inner convictions more the mark of a man than outer toughness. 3. I find talented people an inspiration, not a threat. 4. Seek to know how to take the garbage I am dealt with in life and recycle it into energy. 5. Forgive people who may never have the courage to apologize. 6. Live my private life as if it were public. 7.Consider people more important than plans and projects (original source unkown) |
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