Parables: Good Samaritan

Today we talked about the Parable of the Good Samaritan. I think this parable is has such a wonderful message.  We watched several videos today.

Bible Story: Parable of the Good Samaritan
Love One Another
The Good Neighbor (modern version)
New Testament Stories:  Parable of the Good Samaritan
Dayton's Legs
The Good Samaritan Lego

They also did this word search and my middle son wanted to do a coloring page so he did this one.

We talked about doing kind things for others, serving others, and loving everyone.  Then I had them each go somewhere separate and write down each person in our families name (minus themselves) and had them come up with one way they would serve each person this week.  I told them it was top secret so no one else was allowed to look at their list.  They had fun coming up with ideas and we've already seen a little bit of service.  I didn't take any pictures, but I feel like it was a good day.

You can also check out:

Primary 7 Lesson 20
Chicken Scratch 'N Sniff has a great list of ideas

Kindness

Our two oldest boys started a new school year not too long ago.  The night before the first day of school we gathered together so that their dad could give them each a Father's Blessing.  It is a special opportunity and I am grateful for it.  My husband said that within seconds of placing his hands on my oldest son's head, he noticed that my son's head increased in temperature.  It made me curious thinking about maybe when he feels the spirit he will always have his body temperature rise.  The Holy Ghost works in different ways for different people so maybe. 

Soon after school begin I noticed how awful everyone was treating each other after school.  I decided that we needed to remember to show kindness to everyone especially our family members so I found this quote, made a printable on photoshop elements, and hung it up. We talked about it as a family and have been working on being kinder to each other.  

Some days we do really well and others not so well, but I think having this quote hanging up for the kids to look at helps.  I know it at least helps me to remember to be kinder to my children.  No matter how tired, stressed, sick, or sad we feel we should always try to be kind.  It is definitely something I need to remember.