Today we continued looking at the "Lost" parables. We re-read Luke 15 and added the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector from Luke 18:10-14. We need to remember that not only does God love us, He loves others too! As humans, it's too easy to want to justify our thoughts or actions by looking at others and thinking, "at least I'm better than they are!" (thinking like the pharisee) Or look at others and assume their difficult situation is because they're not "good" enough or they don't "deserve" to be treated well. (thinking like the older brother) Jesus' parables speak to people of all times and places!
Our activity today was to serve others. Unfortunately, homeless men and women can sometimes be looked upon as somehow "deserving" their difficult situation. Remembering that the father held a feast in honor of his son's return, we made fun place settings and lunches for a local homeless shelter.
(We decorated plain red placemats [from restaurant supply] with jokes, riddles and stickers. Each placemat included a "God loves you!" sticker. The kids also rolled up a spoon, fork and knife with a red napkin and tied it with yarn. These will be used for dinner at the shelter. We also made sack lunches that will be handed out as guests leave the shelter in the morning. If you decide to do something similar, be sure to check with your local shelter for guidelines and how many guests to prepare for. Another place that might accept placemats is a nursing home. You might also be able to make little gift bags with lotion, lip balm etc. Again, ask first and be sure to make enough placemats/gifts so no one is left out.)
Our activity today was to serve others. Unfortunately, homeless men and women can sometimes be looked upon as somehow "deserving" their difficult situation. Remembering that the father held a feast in honor of his son's return, we made fun place settings and lunches for a local homeless shelter.
(We decorated plain red placemats [from restaurant supply] with jokes, riddles and stickers. Each placemat included a "God loves you!" sticker. The kids also rolled up a spoon, fork and knife with a red napkin and tied it with yarn. These will be used for dinner at the shelter. We also made sack lunches that will be handed out as guests leave the shelter in the morning. If you decide to do something similar, be sure to check with your local shelter for guidelines and how many guests to prepare for. Another place that might accept placemats is a nursing home. You might also be able to make little gift bags with lotion, lip balm etc. Again, ask first and be sure to make enough placemats/gifts so no one is left out.)
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