Now that Summer is here, are you wondering what you can do to keep occupied? Perhaps you're wondering where to find the closest summer camp.
If you are wondering what you can do to learn while school is out; I have a suggestion; try A.C.T.S. through Adventures in Odyssey. This is a great opportunity to get your children involved in learning about discipleship through acts of service. You see the greatest act Christ did for us was dying on a cross. The lowest act Christ did, was washing the disciples' feet. Now, we have the same opportunity to teach our children to put discipleship into action.
There are many fun things you can do to learn about serving, such as serving your family. Plan a time to wash a family member's car; this could be a brother, sister, uncle, or an aunt.
How about cleaning out a closet or room and give the items to a charity?
Next, help your community by serving at the local food bank. This might be a place to hand food out or a food kitchen. It might even be to cook a dinner for a local family or invite a family over for dinner. The last idea I have is to make a homeless bag filled with a water bottle, a snack, and a card.
Last you could learn to serve in YOUR world. Maybe there is a veteran who served in the military in your neighborhood. Go visit him, ask questions, and then pray for him and his needs. You will not only make a new friend, but learn and love all at one time. Perhaps you could get ready for bed without your mom, dad, or grandparent telling you its time. These are short ideas to help you get started. For these and other fun ideas visit http://www.whitsend.org/FeaturesView/ACTS.aspx. I promise you will be a better person for starting it.
Did you know that by serving in your community, sharing what you did to serve, collect 12 hours of service, you could win some really great things from Adventures in Odyssey!
Get started today and learn as you put discipleship into action.
