Summer Ideas

*Buy a big tray/flat of canned drinks. Then fill up a big cooler with ice and put the cans in there. Go with your youth group to a park, or fair, or just stand on a street corner and hand them out to people on a hot day. If they ask you why you can tell them it is just a practical way to share God's love. You will get tons of different reactions. (“Random Act of Kindness idea” under the heading from http://www.youthworker.org.uk/). *please keep in mind that this article comes from a site that does not necessarily reflect the theology of the United Church of Canada. You may have to adapt other articles as needed should you choose to use them.

~Talk with your youth about what it means to be called to do good for others without expecting thanks in return.  Our Jewish sisters and brothers have a word that encompasses that "mitzvah".  See what you can learn about that concept.  You can start here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitzvah


* Just for You ~ Read Lines article link . You may also want to read/sing the More Voices Hymn “My Love Colours Outside the Lines” by Bruce Harding found at MV #138. If your congregation doesn’t have a copy of More Voices encourage them to order a few from Wood Lake Books at More Voices link. More Voices has excellent music resources than can enhance your congregation’s music ministry.