April– Bridge Core Values – Sharing by Telling the Data

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)