Date: 04/20/08
The Bridge Core Values – Sharing
John 20:24-27 But Thomas, sometimes called the Twin, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples told him, "We saw the Master." But he said, "Unless I see the nail holes in his hands, put my finger in the nail holes, and stick my hand in his side, I won't believe it."
Eight days later, his disciples were again in the room. This time Thomas was with them. Jesus came through the locked doors, stood among them, and said, "Peace to you."
Then he focused his attention on Thomas. "Take your finger and examine my hands. Take your hand and stick it in my side. Don't be unbelieving. Believe.
This week at Bridge Kids, we continued talking about sharing. We reviewed that listening to people is a wonderful way to show them that you care about them. Today we encouraged the BridgeKids to care for themselves as well by talking with others. It is in this balance of communication both talking and listening that both parties can value each other.
At the Bridge, We articulate our faith, innovations, and processes with individuals and other communities. We gratefully listen and learn from the stories of others. In the give and take it is our hope to become better followers of Jesus Christ. Our passion is to love people simply because they exist. Love God, Love Others as Ourselves.
Today we talked about our senses and how they are our immediate points of contact with the outside world. Through these five senses you collect our “DATA”
What is this data? Gestures, Numbers, Stories, Tones, Words, Scent, Posture, Commentspresented three levels of listening. All given to us with our 5 senses. We learned that the more you pay attention to the small things, the more you will be aware of what is around you.
We shared the story of Thomas not beleiving that Jesus came back from the dead. And how God valued that him so much that Jesus allowed him to feel his wounds. So that he could tell others what he saw.
April– Bridge Core Values – Sharing by Telling the Data
Dine and Dish:
Talk – Talk to your kids about what they learned about the five senses today. Ask your kids what they thought about telling only data. See if you can practice both sharing and listening with your BridgeKid.
Do an activity together:
Copy Cat–Take turns saying something and then having your BridgeKid repeat it back. Try to throw him or her off. If you succeed then its your turn to be the copy cat.
Gibberish – Take turns communicating something to your BridgeKid without using real language. It is funny how you can make up gibberish and still communicate what you want to say.
Research – Go to your local library together and research other ways people communicate
Incorporate – Make an effort to show your BridgeKid that you care by listening to them
Challenge Yourself – to share something with someone only using your five senses, and in 2 minutes. (talking for over 3 minutes allows for most people to not be able to process all that you are saying. Stop and ask if they understand you)
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
The Bridge Core Values – Sharing by Listening
Date: 04/13/08
Proverbs 18:13 “Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.”
This week at Bridge Kids, we continued talking about sharing. We found that one of the best ways for someone to listen to us is to give our attention to listening to them. This creates an unspoken agreement that allows for someone to desire to hear from you after they have felt heard/
At the Bridge, We articulate our faith, innovations, and processes with individuals and other communities. We gratefully listen and learn from the stories of others. In the give and take it is our hope to become better followers of Jesus Christ. Our passion is to love people simply because they exist. Love God, Love Others as Ourselves.
Today we presented three levels of listening. The first level was the way that we have been learning all year with the talking stick. Parroting – This is listening to the other intently with the desire to repeat what they have said after they are complete. The second level we understood by the game “Gibberish”. 60% of what we understand from others is through body language. If you can articulate that someone is angry, happy, or other nuances of what they are communicating there is a greater feeling of being listened to. Finally the third level is to combine the two and to tell the person what they are saying in their own words.
There are many speaking courses that are out there but very rarely to you get a listening class. Practice these levels at home. And especially when things get heated. You will find that by active listening you will diffuse a majority of the bomb.
April– Bridge Core Values – Sharing by Listening
Dine and Dish:
Talk – Talk to your kids about what learned about listening today. Ask your kids what they thought about the three levels. See if you can practice them with your BridgeKid.
Do an activity together:
Copy Cat–Take turns saying something and then having your BridgeKid repeat it back. Try to throw him or her off. If you succeed then its your turn to be the copy cat.
Gibberish – Take turns communicating something to your BridgeKid without using real language. It is funny how you can make up gibberish and still communicate what you want to say.
Research – Go to your local library together and research other ways people communicate
Incorporate – Make an effort to show your BridgeKid that you care by listening to them
Proverbs 18:13 “Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.”
This week at Bridge Kids, we continued talking about sharing. We found that one of the best ways for someone to listen to us is to give our attention to listening to them. This creates an unspoken agreement that allows for someone to desire to hear from you after they have felt heard/
At the Bridge, We articulate our faith, innovations, and processes with individuals and other communities. We gratefully listen and learn from the stories of others. In the give and take it is our hope to become better followers of Jesus Christ. Our passion is to love people simply because they exist. Love God, Love Others as Ourselves.
Today we presented three levels of listening. The first level was the way that we have been learning all year with the talking stick. Parroting – This is listening to the other intently with the desire to repeat what they have said after they are complete. The second level we understood by the game “Gibberish”. 60% of what we understand from others is through body language. If you can articulate that someone is angry, happy, or other nuances of what they are communicating there is a greater feeling of being listened to. Finally the third level is to combine the two and to tell the person what they are saying in their own words.
There are many speaking courses that are out there but very rarely to you get a listening class. Practice these levels at home. And especially when things get heated. You will find that by active listening you will diffuse a majority of the bomb.
April– Bridge Core Values – Sharing by Listening
Dine and Dish:
Talk – Talk to your kids about what learned about listening today. Ask your kids what they thought about the three levels. See if you can practice them with your BridgeKid.
Do an activity together:
Copy Cat–Take turns saying something and then having your BridgeKid repeat it back. Try to throw him or her off. If you succeed then its your turn to be the copy cat.
Gibberish – Take turns communicating something to your BridgeKid without using real language. It is funny how you can make up gibberish and still communicate what you want to say.
Research – Go to your local library together and research other ways people communicate
Incorporate – Make an effort to show your BridgeKid that you care by listening to them
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