june 2008
What's The Point ?
Week of June 1, 2008
Elisha Helps a Widow and Her Sons • 2 Kings 4:1-7
Week of June 8, 2008
God Heals Naaman’s Leprosy • 2 Kings 5:1-16
Week of June 15, 2008
Lesson 3: Jonah Learns a Lesson • Jonah 1:1–3:10
Week of June 22, 2008
Jonah Complains About God’s Compassion • Jonah 3:10–4:11
Week of June 29, 2008
God Calls Isaiah • Isaiah 6:1-8
Practice Your Family’s ‘Serve’
Most children are naturally eager to give and help, and parents are eager to develop those young servant hearts. Volunteering together is a great way for your family to show love for others and for God.
Despite our best intentions, it can be tough to fit in time for service projects during the school year. But summer, when schedules usually ease up a bit, can be an ideal time to explore some volunteer opportunities.
Stop by noah’s crib , we may already have projects that are ideal for family involvement, or you can come up with your own. Whether you’re serving on your block or helping people across the globe, keep these suggestions in mind:
Start small. Your family can make an impact without going on a weeklong mission trip. Begin with a project that takes an hour or two a month, then grow from there.
Look to your children’s passions for volunteer ideas. If kids love animals, walk dogs at an animal shelter together. If they enjoy making crafts, deliver seasonal gifts to nursing-home residents.
Make volunteering a regular part of your family’s life. The excitement of helping others is contagious, so children won’t want to stop when summer ends. Find ways to continue serving year-round.
This summer, Newsong LA's Children's ministry will transform our children's church into a bubbling science lab. It's our goal to reach 100 kids with this program! Help kids in our community discover that: Jesus gives us the power: to be thankful, to help others, to be brave, to live forever, and to tell others about God. To volunteer please contact Sheréa Riley at noahscrib@newsong.net