The ward is starting the L.A.M.P.S. program. This stands for;
LIVING A MORE PERFECT SPIRIT.
As I have been looking for ideas for a lesson on service I have been amazed at how many great ideas and stories are out there! I am thinking I will break this up into a few lessons that will pop up over the next few weeks.
Begin this lesson by telling the story of The Savior washing the feet of his apostles. Have someone read the end of the story found in John 13:14-15 Ask the question why did Jesus wash his apostles feet? (to give us an example) The picture is found on page 55 of the Gospel Art Book.
Jesus asks us to follow Him, to learn of Him, to be like Him. He served his entire life. Not because he had to, not because it was his duty, Jesus served others because he loved them. When we can serve others out of love, we can start to live our lives with a Christlike sprit.
Tell the story of The Candy Bomber
Discuss with your family how Col. Halverson followed the spirit and started something wonderful for the children of Germany. Talk about the lives he was able to influence for good. Talk about how we can do the same things in our home and community by serving others.
Spend a few minutes as a family brainstorming ideas for service opportunities in the next few weeks.
Here are a few ideas:
Sending letters to missionaries or service men
Go on a Service Scavenger Hunt
Picking up trash in your neighborhood
Write Letters to sick children This is a link to a list of children that are sick. It tells you a little about each child, and their address.
REMEMBER: to take pictures of your family serving others and email them to Brother Fatkin at drfatkin@gmail.com.
AND...Remember when turning in your family's time of service count time for the WHOLE family. For example...A service project that takes and hour for a family of five is 5 hours of service for the LAMPS program.
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