To Love and Serve Others
/God is love. In the Bible, in 1 John 4:16, it says:
”So we know the love that God has for us, and we trust that love. God is love.
Everyone who lives in love lives in God, and God lives in them.”
During Jesus’ life on earth, he showed us what God’s amazing love can look like. We can show love to others by serving them–doing good for them without any expectation of getting something in return.
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday, January 18 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It is a day for remembering Dr. King and honoring his legacy by serving others. Dr. King had a dream of beloved community–where every person is treated equally with love and respect. Below, learn more about Dr. King and why he was so important.
MLK Celebration of Human Rights
The University of Iowa, city of Iowa City, and several community organizations have come together to plan a big celebration in honor of Dr. King. You can find service project ideas, virtual celebrations, food drives, children’s activities, and more. Together with your family, you could choose a way to participate in serving our community and loving the people around you. Visit the following links to see a full calendar of events:
Activities
There are many ways to show love to others by serving them. Here are some ideas, but maybe you can think of even more!
Write a letter to a leader, asking for a change that would help others.
Pray for our community, nation, and the world.
Pick up trash or remove snow in your neighborhood.
I wonder what other ideas you have? Can you think of a way to serve or show love to others?
Activity Pages
Ask your adult to help you print the pages below to continue to think about what it means to love and serve others, and to work towards a better world for everyone.
When the world feels scary or uncertain, love can be the very thing that helps people feel safe. By loving and serving others, you are helping to make the world a better place for everyone!
If you participate in any service projects, we would love to see a picture! Send photos to lianna@sanctuaryic.org.