Weekly Inspiration
This is the thought that should be uppermost on your mind in
all you do for your children. In every step you take about them, in every plan,
and scheme, and arrangement that concerns them, do not leave out that mighty
question, "How will this affect their souls?".
~J. C. Ryle
Family Closeness
Game:
One family member is chosen to
be "Simon". Simon then calls out an action for everyone to follow. It
could be anything like touch your nose or wave your hands. When giving an
action the words “Simon says” must be used before the action. For example:
Simon says touch your nose. When this formula is used everyone must do the
action. The trick is for Simon to tell people an action without saying “Simon
says” first. If anyone then does the action they are out of the game.
Sharing:
Questions for stimulating discussion in your family.
Choose one
word that starts with each letter of your name that describes you. For example
if your name is Joe you might choose jolly, optimistic and exhausted. Parents
might need to help younger ones with possible words.
Story
With your family read: Luke 12.32-40
(for a way of explaining/talking about this
reading with children look at http://www.sermons4kids.com/treasure_heart.html
Questions for
Discussion:
- How do you think you get treasure in heaven?
- Jesus says “where your treasure is, there your heart is also”
- What do you think this means?
- What might is mean to always be ready for Jesus?
Prayer and Celebration
Passing of the Cross
At the dinner table a holding cross is passed from member to member. Whoever
holds the cross is the person who prays.
This prayer begins with one person who either says a prayer out loud or
silently says or imagines a prayer. The cross is passed when the person who
holds it is finished. Each person takes
their turn. Prompts may be given by parents
as the cross is passed.
Eg. See…a friend in need, a hurt that needs
healing…etc.
Pray one sentence…prompt: thank you God for
Service
Service Project for Families with
Teenagers and Young Adults
- Coach a sports team for young
children
- Speak out about social issues in
your community
- Use more indepth skills to create
items for people in need
Family Activity
Hands
and Feet
Draw
around the outlines of your children's hands and feet onto cardboard. Cut them
out and write words on them that might help them to remember how they help
Jesus build his kingdom. They might be words like serve, share, love, grow.
Alternatively draw pictures of these things or get your children to draw
pictures of these things. Blue tack or sticky tape them around the house so
that they might be reminded throughout the week that they are workers in the
kingdom of God.
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