WE WANT OUR CHILDREN to experience the profound satisfaction that comes from a life of service to others--fulfilling our church's mission in our homes, our neighborhoods, our nation, and the world.
               Such satisfaction comes from experiencing the joy of service.  It is our responsibility to help facilitate the motivation and opportunities for service.

WHAT IT MEANS
               We can teach our children the blessings of serving God by their being faithful in little things.  Teach them that everyday duties can be acts of devotion, and that each person has a special work in God's plan.   

SERVICE:   JESUS
LOVES YOU, TOO   

          
            We can model faithfulness by extending hospitality, encouraging others with kindness, and attending to the physical and spiritual needs of others.  From their earliest days, our children need to know how special it is, how Christ-like, to be a servant.

WHAT TO DO
               We believe that a grace orientation motivates us to serve others.  Children who learn the joys of service experience a level of faith maturity that encourages a lifetime of service for God.  We want to help our children personally discover this joy.

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