Open a World of Possibilties

Produced in partnership
with Lutheran World Relief
  About this curriculum
  Sample session plan
  How to use this curriculum
  Introduction:
We light the world
  Session 1: We are called to the Journey
  Session 2:
We journey in community
  Session 3:
We walk humbly
  Session 4:
We work for justice
  Session 5:
We serve with joy
  Session 6: We journey in faith and hope
 
 
 
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Session 5: We Serve with Joy
In this session
Title: We serve with joy
Bible connection: Ecclesiastes 11:9 CEV
Theme
Learning outcomes
Teacher background
Preparing for the session
Session at a glance
Introductory Activity: The day the complainers
got their wish
Video Segment and Follow-up: Yearning for learning
Content Activity: Make up your own story
Connection Activities
  Assembling LWR school kits
  Drama, "Unfair trade"
Travel journal: Two Nicaraguan poems
Concluding devotions: Friendship bracelet prayers
Other activities

Title: We serve with joy
One way to journey is to think of it as a trudge through the mud: hard work that someone has to do!  Not exactly what Christ had in mind, what God hopes for our lives of service. Replacing dull duty with joyful service, we can learn from the example of Nicaraguan children who thrill at the prospect of learning in school.


Next:
Bible connection: Ecclesiastes 11:9 CEV

 

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Stories about Nicaraguan Lutherans as they encounter the challenges and opportunities of their lives. [Read stories]

 
  For use in personal and group settings.
[Read devotions]

 
  Large scale and ongoing activities to do in a group setting.
[Explore activities]

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