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We start the month in John 13:1-17 where Jesus offered an incredible example of service. When the disciples show up to the meal with Jesus, their feet would have been dirty from walking the roads of Jerusalem. Their feet would have been disgusting! Instead of allowing a servant to come and wash their feet, Jesus took a basin and a towel and did the work Himself. The disciples were astonished that their Lord would stoop to such a level.

Bottom Line: Serve others because of what Jesus did for us. When we need that extra measure of strength to do what it takes to help others in need, we can remember all that Jesus did for us. He not only lived a life a service, but He gave His life as the ultimate example of service. We reflect His character when we serve the people around us.

During the month of February, youth will be introduced to lessons encouraging us all to serve others based on lessons from the Bible.  In John 13:1-17, Jesus demonstrated what serving really means by washing His disciples’ feet.  In 1 Peter 4:10-11, we are reminded that God gave each of us gifts to be used to help others.

Youth will be challenged to Serve others without looking for applause. Typically, when we do something for someone else, we want everyone to know what we did. After all, having others compliment us feels good. But we hope that youth start to understand that when we decide to give in secret, the act of service becomes totally about the other person and not ourselves.

We start the month in John 13:1-17 where Jesus offered an incredible example of service. When the disciples show up to the meal with Jesus, their feet would have been dirty from walking the roads of Jerusalem. Their feet would have been disgusting! Instead of allowing a servant to come and wash their feet, Jesus took a basin and a towel and did the work Himself. The disciples were astonished that their Lord would stoop to such a level.

Why should you serve others? Service often includes going above and beyond to help someone in need.

We close out the month with another one of Solomon’s vivid word pictures in Proverbs 25:16:  If you find honey, eat just enough—too much of it, and you will vomit.   Youth will discuss what happens when we indulge and eat too much. But this proverb isn’t just about how much we eat. Kids will learn that too much of anything, even if it’s a good thing, can have serious consequences.

Bottom Line: Know when to stop. Knowing when to stop isn’t always easy for kids. A lot of times it’s a parent or teacher who helps them know it’s time to stop what they’re doing and take a break. We hope that kids start to see that stopping something—even if it’s fun—can be the wisest choice. We also want them to know they don’t need to do this on their own. God will help them know when to stop.

January 27th 3:15-4:15pm- All are welcome to participate in TCC's family pool party at Shawsheen Tech.  This is a free event to all families and friends.  For safety of all, CE will ask that you sign up so that we can hire the proper number of life guards.  SIgn Up here!

This week, youth will discover more about self-control Proverbs 12:18. Solomon talks about the power of our words. We want kids to learn that when they choose the right words in a difficult situation, they can actually bring healing to the situation rather than destruction.

Bottom Line: Choose your words carefully. We want kids to think about the words they use throughout different situations, because our words can help point others to Jesus.