This week in Church School, we are learning about how God called Moses from the burning bush. We'll be talking about how God has a special plan for each of us, and that God has provided us with the gifts and talents to serve him. Moses had it easy--most of us regular folks don't receieve messages from God in thr form of flaming shrubbery. We have to listen more closely. In Sunday School we talked about how God communicates with us through the Bible, church, music, or "a still, small voice." God has already provided us with the gifts; our job is to listen.
To Discuss:
- Do you feel that you have ever received a message from God? If so, talk to your child about it.
- If you have thought about what your own "calling" is, talk with your child about it.
- How can God speak to us?
- Where are special places that you talk to God?
- Where are special places where you feel close to God?
To Do:
This week at home, talk about and act on ways that your child's (or family's) special talents can be used to serve God. Some ideas to get you going...
- Does you child love to draw or create art? Set a time to create together. Give your work to the deacons so that it can be given to the homebound. Or, bring it by a local hospital or nursing home. Talk about how art can brighten someone's day.
- Does your child love animals? Shop for goods for Pets Alive Westchester or another animal shelter. Deliver them in person and talk about how you used your child's special love of animals to help these cats and dogs.
- Does your child like to cook or bake? Bake a batch of cookies together to share with a neighbor, teacher, or someone special.
- Does your child like school? Shop for school supplies for underprivileged children together.
Any further ideas? Add them in the comments below!
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