In
time of test, family is best.
~Burmese
Proverb
Family
Closeness
Game:
What’s
the object?
One
family member writes the name of an object on a piece of paper and gives it to
another family member. The person with the card then has to describe the object
without actually saying its name. Other members of the family then have to
guess what the object is. Other words that might be helpful in describing the object
could also be written on the card to make it harder to describe. Pictionary
cards could also be used for this game if your family is made up of two people.
Sharing:
Questions for stimulating discussion in your family.
Finish
these sentences:
- The best way to enjoy each new day is . . .
- One way to stop bullying and mocking is . . .
- Some thing which puzzles me is . . .
Story
With
your family read Mark 4.26-34
(for
a way of explaining/talking about this reading with children look at
Questions
for Discussion:
- Why do you think Jesus told stories (parables) to explain God’s kingdom?
- What do you think these two stories say about God’s kingdom?
- Why is a seed a good picture for the kingdom of God?
Prayer
and Celebration
Praying
on the Spot
Sometimes
we forget that prayer is a good response to the daily hassles of life. When
your children come to you with a problem help them but also use it as an
opportunity to pray for them and with them. There are many situations where
inviting God into situation is a reminder for us to put our trust in our
creator and redeemer. These might include a bad day at school, difficulty with
someone at school or even boredom. There are so many opportunities throughout
the day to pray.
Service
Referring again to the Go Volunteer website http://www.govolunteer.com.au
Here is what they say families can get out of
volunteering:
- Parents act as role models and can demonstrate helping others in need
- An increased sense of worth and accomplishment from making a difference
- A stronger sense of community and decrease in social isolation
- Respect for different people and conditions
- Relative or family members could benefit from the activity
- Learn new skills or using existing skills
- Volunteering is fun and something families can do together
On the site it says that projects for families can
be searched for using the word “team”
Family
Time
Camping
at Home
Put up a small tent indoors or build one out of
sheets and chairs and whatever else you have at hand. Cook your food on a BBQ
and have hot chocolate and marshmallows. Tell stories and play board or card
games just like you would if you were going camping.
(This material is based on and draws from earlier Faithful Families emails by Stephen Harrison and Richard Browning: An Unless Ideas Production.) Unless otherwise noted all material on this blog is copyright Stephen Harrison and Richard Browning
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