Lesson 6 Serving the Body as a Family

Serving the Body as a Family
Serving with Joy

Read: 1 Peter 4:7-11; Colossians 3:15-17;
Questions for Discussion:
Why is it important to be joyful when we serve?
Can you think of a time someone who was serving you (waitress, fast food
window, grocery store, etc.) had a bad attitude?
How did that make you feel?
How did that reflect on the person or business that person was representing?
How do you think it makes God feel when we say we are Christians and
then serve grudgingly or without joy?
What are some things you can do add joy to the situation when you are serving?

As a family plan a serving activity you normally wouldn’t enjoy doing and then make a game out of it. Explain how having a fun attitude and staying positive can make anything fun and a blessing to those who see it. Example: Go to a park and pick up trash; whoever can fill up their bag the most gets to pick a family game or activity following the project.

Pray that you would have the joy of the Lord as you serve those around you.

Key Thought: Jesus was always the perfect example of a servant, and whenever he served he did so with patience and joy. As his followers he is calling us to do follow his example and do the same.

Activities

Preschool: Take a picture of your child smiling and holding a poster that says “Thank You.”
Having your child color or paint on theposter will make it that much more special.
Then print the picture and said it to the local fire or police station.

Lower Elementary: Take a walk with your child and encourage them to smile
at everyone you come across. Then notice how many people smile back.
Explain to your child how when you do things with joy it can bring joy
to others as well.

Upper Elementary: Help your child make a nice big pitcher of lemonade and
then have them take cups to neighbors working in their yard or people walking
on your street. If the people ask what it’s for just have them say “serving others
just makes me happy.”

Teens: The next time you are asked to help a friend or neighbor
(babysitting, moving furniture, mowing the lawn, etc.), help gladly and don’t
let them pay you for it! Explain that it is great enough just to be able to help,
and that serving them brings you joy.