1. Get me a copy of your Child Abuse Clearances once you receive them, OR give me the original and I'll make a copy for you.
2. Take cookies, flowers, or simply VISIT someone who you think might be in need of a visit.
3. Post about your experience here.
4. Fill out the poll found on this website.
5. Know that I love you. If you don't, let me know what I can do to LET you know.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Monday, October 8, 2007
8 October 2007: Assignment
1. Go here: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/General/FormsPub/003671038.htm to download a Child Abuse Clearance form. You will need a $10 money order. If you need one of these, please ask me when I return on or after 17 October. I'd be glad to get you one:). You will need this for our baby-sitting projects.
2. Go here: http://www.helpothers.org. Order the (free!) smile cards ASAP. If you have a bit of free time, explore the site. It's a pretty good one.
3. If you have any free time after that, that you'd like to spend on this project, brainstorm ideas, questions, or stories of acts of love that you have seen or heard about (or have been personally involved in!)
2. Go here: http://www.helpothers.org. Order the (free!) smile cards ASAP. If you have a bit of free time, explore the site. It's a pretty good one.
3. If you have any free time after that, that you'd like to spend on this project, brainstorm ideas, questions, or stories of acts of love that you have seen or heard about (or have been personally involved in!)
Sunday, October 7, 2007
The Genesis of Acts of Love, Shillington PA branch
I think I'm not into the idea of adding more and more "programs" to Legacy Student Ministry in the name of doing good things or staying busy or having more things to choose from on a Saturday afternoon.
We have better reasons for our actions.
In Matthew 25: 35-40, Jesus says, "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?
When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'"
Jesus seems to advocate more of life of love, sacrifice, and generosity than a life that is about doing things just because we are "supposed to." 2 Corinthians 9: 6-8 says, "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."
In August, I held a meeting about WHAT it looks like to love people like Jesus loves them.There was some really good discussion and some really good ideas. Some of those ideas are still "in the works," and some have been tried. However, I have run into a few problems since then: There are people who say they want to help because they think that is what they are "supposed" to do, but their hearts are not really in it. There are people who really want to help, but whose schedules do not allow them to participate during scheduleds events, and then there are those people who want to help but are frustrated because they don't know WHAT to do.
Well, I am certainly willing to try something new. One of the biggest blessings I have received in life is my husband, Timothy. Because of him, I am less afraid to fail, and more afraid to NOT TRY. I have devised a new plan. One that includes filling needs as they arrive (and they already have!), planning ahead for more formal events, passing out weekly "assignments," and sharing ideas corporately on what it means to love and actual steps that can be taken.
This website is for those who are interested in participating in Acts of Love. It is a place to post ideas, assignments, comments, stories, and questions.
A few simple kindness ideas to get the kindness ball rolling:
Clean out your closet and take the extra clothes to a local nonprofit organization. If you have flowers blooming in your yard, leave some in your neighbor's newspaper, mailbox or front porch. Keep some cold water bottles in your car, and give them to city workers that may be working hard in the sun. Take a child (or an adult) out for for a fall treat. Go to a local farmers market, pick up baked goods or produce, and invite some people who might need some company over.
We have better reasons for our actions.
In Matthew 25: 35-40, Jesus says, "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?
When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'"
Jesus seems to advocate more of life of love, sacrifice, and generosity than a life that is about doing things just because we are "supposed to." 2 Corinthians 9: 6-8 says, "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."
In August, I held a meeting about WHAT it looks like to love people like Jesus loves them.There was some really good discussion and some really good ideas. Some of those ideas are still "in the works," and some have been tried. However, I have run into a few problems since then: There are people who say they want to help because they think that is what they are "supposed" to do, but their hearts are not really in it. There are people who really want to help, but whose schedules do not allow them to participate during scheduleds events, and then there are those people who want to help but are frustrated because they don't know WHAT to do.
Well, I am certainly willing to try something new. One of the biggest blessings I have received in life is my husband, Timothy. Because of him, I am less afraid to fail, and more afraid to NOT TRY. I have devised a new plan. One that includes filling needs as they arrive (and they already have!), planning ahead for more formal events, passing out weekly "assignments," and sharing ideas corporately on what it means to love and actual steps that can be taken.
This website is for those who are interested in participating in Acts of Love. It is a place to post ideas, assignments, comments, stories, and questions.
A few simple kindness ideas to get the kindness ball rolling:
Clean out your closet and take the extra clothes to a local nonprofit organization. If you have flowers blooming in your yard, leave some in your neighbor's newspaper, mailbox or front porch. Keep some cold water bottles in your car, and give them to city workers that may be working hard in the sun. Take a child (or an adult) out for for a fall treat. Go to a local farmers market, pick up baked goods or produce, and invite some people who might need some company over.
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