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Faithful Families Resources for June 18 2017

Some of the most important conversations I've ever had occurred at my family's dinner table.

~ Bob Ehrlich

Family Closeness

Game:

First and Last

Pick a category of things. It might be places, or vegetable or movies - whatever you can come up with. Someone starts by saying something in that category. For example, in the vegetable category, you might say 'carrot'. The next person has to say something starting with the last letter of the word already. In this case, 't' – so they might say 'turnip'. Keep going until someone can’t think of anything to say.

Sharing:

These questions are to stimulate a sense of openness, sharing and discovery about your family. The key is to listen. 

• Do you think it's important to get physical education in school? Why or why not?
• Why do you, or don't you, like violent movies?
• What do you think are the characteristics that make a good parent?

Story

With your family read Matthew 10.40-42

Questions for Discussion:

• What do you think it means to welcome someone?
• How has your family welcomed someone?
• What little things can we do to show hospitality to others?

Prayer and Celebration

Prayer Calendar

At the start of each month take a blank calendar and write a prayer concern for each day. You might like to start with world problems and through the week move more closely to issues in your own community. Use the calendar each night at dinner time.

Service

Some useful information and ideas from the Raising Children Network about getting teenagers involved in service.

http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/community_activity_teenagers.html/context/1089 

Family Time

Make a board game

Create your own board game. Use a large piece of white cardboard to draw the game. Create your own rules. You might like to start by thinking about some of the board games you like and how they work.