LENT
Learning Goal: We are learning about the Season of Lent so that we can prepare our hearts to walk in the footsteps of Jesus.
FASTING - to go without something in order to focus on something more important
examples: television, computers, candy, pop, desserts, chips, cookies, chocolate
examples: television, computers, candy, pop, desserts, chips, cookies, chocolate
GIVING - make love more visible and be of service to others
*give items for the needy - foodbank, clothing, toys, money
*give of our time - visit family, visit elderly, volunteer, help others
*show signs of love - ask some to play, smile, say hello, hold the door for someone
*give items for the needy - foodbank, clothing, toys, money
*give of our time - visit family, visit elderly, volunteer, help others
*show signs of love - ask some to play, smile, say hello, hold the door for someone
PRAYING - talking to God
examples: pray more often, pray alone, lead prayers before eating, read bible stories, pray for others especially if they are sick or hurt
examples: pray more often, pray alone, lead prayers before eating, read bible stories, pray for others especially if they are sick or hurt