26 Jan, 2012
Kinder than a 5th Grader
5th-grader Dunnells to be honored for compassion, public service
Camp Fire USA will honor Caitlin, a fifth-grader at Cedar Valley Elementary School in Killeen, along with nine other Central Texas children April 14 at the annual Absolutely Incredible Kids award ceremony.
Brandi Carroll, a school counselor at Cedar Valley, and Vicki Osborne, her fifth-grade teacher, nominated Caitlin for the honor because of her giving heart, contagious smile and constant efforts to improve her school, community and world.
"Caitlin just stands out," Carroll said. "You don't have to remind her do nice things; she just does things."
Caitlin, 10, began growing her hair in first grade to give to cancer patients through Locks of Love. She's since made two donations to the organization, and last year began growing her hair again to help those battling cancer for a third time.
(Story provided by:http://www.kdhnews.com/news/story.aspx?s=40483)
(Picture from: http://www.texasfishingonline.net/)
Ephesians 5:1-2
New Living Translation (NLT)
What does God's Story scripture teach us about how to live?
There are a couple of cool things about Paul's letter to the Ephisians. One, Ephesus was a major trade city. Many people from numerous cultures could be found roaming around the city at any moment. As Paul wrote these words he was certainly thinking about expanding the Kingdom of Heaven through compassion shown to the variety of people milling about.
Secondly, this is the only letter where Paul does not speak directly to an issue. He writes just to clarify and expand the way the church relates to Jesus and the world around them. He has the freedom to say, "loving Jesus means being like him even in the midst of your diverse world."
Paul is issuing a challenge to be like Jesus.
How can we connect today's God's Story scripture to our lives?
- Memorize Ephesians 5:1-2
- Make a list of ways you can show kindness to the people around you.
- Do something from your list each week.
- Invite two friends to do your "acts of kindness" with you.
How can we connect today's story, God's Story scripture, and our story to others?
Paul challenges us to be imitators of Christ. Often that means showing kindness.
- Invite a friend that doesn't know Jesus to share in your "acts of kindness."
- Let your friend read the story of the little girl... Ask, "What would motivate you to show compassion?"
- Share with your friend that you "live a life of love" because Jesus loved you first.
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