Want to bring the spirit of Christmas to a loved one serving in the military, on a mission, away to college, in a nursing home or maybe sick and staying in the hospital during the Christmas season? I have the perfect idea to share with you which was created and designed by Melia from Brightly […]
Gifts for the Lonely (service kit)
The Christmas spirit is real. It’s what makes the holidays such a joyous time. It’s spending more time with those we love. It’s building life-long memories. It’s helping those around us who need it. This year, there’s a wonderful video that shares the message of service and love called #LIGHTtheWORLD. Take a quick minute to […]
Brown Paper Packages Christmas Service Kits
We’ve all had those days where nothing seems to go right. Stress builds up until we feel like we are going to explode. Sometimes we do! And we wonder if anyone notices what we do or that we are even there at all. Can you think of someone, right now, who might be feeling that […]
Bethlehem Means House of Bread Service Kit
We all know the story. How Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem to be taxed and that is where sweet baby Jesus was born. Did you know that Bethlehem means “House of Bread?” Pretty interesting when you realize that later in His life Jesus Christ would proclaim, He taught this after feeding the 5,000 with […]
Our Family’s Gift to the Savior Service Kit
Now that you’ve planned what types of service to do how about a way to keep track of what service has been performed? Colette from My Computer is My Canvas has created everything you need to document your service while keeping it all together as your family’s gift to the Savior! Included in the kit […]
First Observe, Then Serve Christmas Service Kit
Service. We all know we should do it. But sometimes it can be hard thinking of what to do, especially when you have young children. What if you had a way to help your family plan service projects you can do together and also individually? Neisha, from Hang a Ribbon on the Moon, created this […]
#LightTheWorld by Serving Others
In this season where our hearts are filled with gratitude to God it naturally follows that we have an increased desire to serve Him and His children. One of the names Jesus Christ called himself was “Light of the World.” “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he […]
A Simple Lesson on Service for Kids
I’ve created this super simple lesson on service to teach children about serving others. There is a download of the lesson at the bottom of the post. Show a picture of Jesus Christ. It can be one you have in your home or print one off of the LDS Media Library. Jesus loved serving others. […]
Family Work Part 3: Family Service
Regular family service projects are a wonderful way to engage everyone, young and old. It teaches children to be aware of others needs and also facilitates children’s naturally generous natures (once they get past the terrible twos and tough threes that is). “My brothers and sisters, we are surrounded by those in need of our […]
Cherish That Role That is so Uniquely Yours – Motherhood
The most service I ever do is my day in and day out work as a mother. Tending to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children can be physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausting. Just this morning after helping the children with school, talking to a high school counselor, and doing some laundry, I held […]
Have I Done Any Good?
There are so many days when I feel as if I have failed. Nothing seems to go right. By the end of the day the to-do list has increased exponentially and somehow nothing even got crossed off. All day long I hear, “Mom! He’s poking me!” or “Mom! Do you know where I put my […]
Gratitude & Service FHE Ideas
Need a suggestion for Family Home Evening this week? How about one of these ideas for teaching about gratitude or service? * For families with Littles – A Thanks & Giving Countdown * For families with a variety of ages – What’s Your Favorite Blessing Game? * For Families of Older Children & Teens – […]
Because I Have Been Given Much I Too Must Give
Wanting to serve others seems to be a natural extension when we become grateful. We realize how blessed we truly are and desire to share those blessings with others. One of my favorite church hymns is Because I Have Been Given Much. Because I have been given much, I too must give;Because of thy great […]
I Don’t Know What to Say
Today’s guest post comes from Dana who originally wrote this post earlier this year. It is a touching read about the service rendered to her family at the sudden death of her son-in-law. My response to death has been forever changed. It isn’t that I haven’t done appropriate things in the past, but now I […]
One Drop at a Time – Service Idea and a Giveaway
A few facts about honeybees: They live a short lifespan, anywhere from four weeks to four months A colony of bees can range from 20,000 to 60,000 bees To produce one pound of honey the hive must collective visit millions of flowers and travel the equivalent of two times around the world The contribution of […]