Inside Out in the Next Generation

A post from Megan Holliday, Director of Children's Ministry:

We keep talking about what it means to be filled up and poured out. We keep talking about what it looks like to live inside out. I keep thinking about what this means for kids.

Kids will learn by example. We MUST practice what we preach. If we say, "Go serve others," but we sit on our sofas and watch TV or just look out for ourselves they will never learn to serve.

One way we can see how we're doing as adults in living for others is to look at the kids. What are they doing and thinking about? How are they showing their friends and family that they care?

Two weeks ago in Kids Church, our morning worship activity for 1st-5th graders, they had the opportunity to think of a way to serve kids and/or families in Anchorage by collecting materials to donate to an organization. After some time to think and brainstorm, one kid said something like, "What if we bring in all our old toys and books that we don't use anymore and give them to kids who don't have any?" The rest loved it!

At Trinity you'll find several brightly covered boxes to put used, but not used up, toys and books to give to kids at Safe Harbor Inn. Kids Church is so excited to do something for others and I hope you are too!

Your involvement in this project and others soon to come will inspire kids to continue to serve and will show them that yes, they can make a difference in their community!

If you know of any other organization that may benefit from this collection drive, please post a suggestion!