Jesus Blesses Little Children

Matthew 19:13-15

13 Then little children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them; ¹⁴but Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.’ ¹⁵And he laid his hands on them and went on his way.

The power of one ...

Today I heard a story about a 6 year old girl who after seeing an ad about how children around the world suffered and many had no shoes, decided to collect shoes to send to them. She had a shoe drive. If memory serves me she ended up collecting 15,000 pairs of shoes going to churches and schools. She had the help of her family and her pastor. When I asked what made her decide to do this she said "It was in my heart." How inspiring!!!!!!! How has Christ touched our hearts today, yesterday and tomorrow?

Matthew 18:1-5

1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ 2He called a child, whom he put among them, 3and said, ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.

Making the Christ Connection

The following site and book recommendation may help your children make the Christ Connection thinking about Respect, Cooperation, Consideration, and God's Creation, personal gifts.
If you try it let us know how it worked for you

http://storypath.wordpress.com/2012/06/20/let-the-whole-earth-sing-praise/

Music Matters

Article on children and Christian music for your reading pleasure!

//www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2012/juneweb-only/childrens-music-matters.html

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Light Up Your World

Light Up Your World™ (LUYW™) is an organization dedicated to envisioning, training, equipping and releasing young people to make a positive difference in their world.  Right now, a student's world may consist of their home, school, neighbourhood and extra-curricular activities.

http://lightupyourworld.org/home.php

Inspired thinking ...

This girl helps others think about possibilities to make things better in today's world.
If you have not heard Adora Svitak before you are in for a treat!

http://www.ted.com/talks/adora_svitak.html