Fruit of the Spirit....LOVE (2/9-2/11)

"Love one another" -- 1John 4:7 The first aspect of the fruit of the spirit that God tells us about is love. Scruffy and I have a fun conversation about the things we love, like trucks and gummy bears. Then this leads to a discussion about the difference between gummy bear love and Jesus's love, or Agape love. Both are sweet and make us happy, but beyond that there is an enormous difference in the two. The 2's and 3's will read the book, "Jesus Loves Me!" while the Pre-K's and Toucans will read "I Know Jesus Loves Me." In both of these books we explore how God's unending love fills us up and, in turn, we are able to share this love with others. One of the best descriptions of love is found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. Many of you probably even heard these words in your wedding ceremony. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It's not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." Adding to that, the kids and I discuss that love is sharing, helping, giving, and doing. Our game this week is Heart Toss where we'll toss darts through giant hearts hanging from the ceiling. After everyone gets their turn we'll finish up by singing Jesus Loves Me Rock and Everybody Everywhere. Next week.....joy!