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Grandparent Tiny Try-It-Out: Serve

Jesus says “love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12). Summer is a great time to shine God’s light and share God’s love in our families, neighborhoods, communities and beyond! Find ideas for spreading kindness, cultivating compassion, and living by the “Platinum Rule.” How will you use the gifts God has given to you to love and serve in this season?

Ideas for Grandparents

Consider these ideas for Service that you can incorporate into your own unique circumstances:

As a regular caregiver for little ones: Check out 52 Acts of Kindness for Families with Young Children to find ideas to try together.
From a distance: Empower your loved ones to spread kindness by printing and mailing a few copies of these Tear Off Posters for the recipients to decorate and post somewhere in their local community.
With older grandkids: Explore ideas for Kid-Friendly Activism, adapted from Dr. Traci Baxley’s book Social Justice Parenting.
At a family gathering: Use some of these Big-Hearted Questions to spark meaningful conversation.

How will you Serve with those you love?

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Grandparent Tiny Try-It-Out: Serve

Ideas for Grandparents

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