Jonas begins with meditations on the power of words to bring life and make commitments. Words are not merely arbitrary labels, Jonas reminds us: "By our words we will justified condemned." Jonas goes on to give example activities...
Preparation for Service-School Leadership (Pete Peters)
Pete leads a discussion on two questions: How can we serve, but without a proud spirit? How can leaders model the service of Christ to others? We must not only demonstrate Christian attitudes of service, but also inspire others...
In order to serve effectively, we must lay the foundation of loving God. However, Pete calls us to make our love for God practical: "Our love for God is demonstrated in service where others become the beneficiaries." Courtesy...
Serving Students with Learning Needs (Nathan Yoder)
A potter's house provides an excellent analogy for teaching children with learning disabilities, says Nathan. Our children are good molding material, no matter what their needs. Like clay, children will benefit more from...
Serving Students with Learning Needs (Jonas Sauder)
We all process ideas differently, Jonas points out, and these differences do not necessarily indicate learning disabilities. To learn, we must be able to take in, organize, remember, and disseminate the learning material. Jonas...
Jonas examines the affections and attitudes of the heart that enable service. Service starts, says Jonas, with caring. How do we develop a caring heart? He also addresses abilities and activities that enable service. Courtesy...
The Service Skills Your Students Need (Lyndon Hartman)
Our students do not know the skills they will need for future service. Lyndon comments on five R's of service: reverence, responsibility, reality, respect, and relationships. He urges us to equip student for life by the principle...
"Service," says Pete, "is a response to love." Whether we homeschool our children or merely live together as a family, the atmosphere of our homes can prepare our children for service. Pete discusses ways to encourage and direct...
The Five R's: The Service Skills Your Students Need
Jonathan expands lesson content beyond the three R's. The academic setting provides a forum for teaching five R's of service skills: reverence, responsibility, reality, respect, and relationships. Courtesy Christian Light...
Service suggests selflessness and work--even undesirable work. However, we serve because we understand Christ's sacrifice, his holiness, and his example of service. Courtesy Christian Light Education (CLE).
Preparation for Service in the Body of Christ (Nathan Yoder)
How can we prepare our children to serve well in the church of Jesus Christ? Nathan calls us to raise our families as connected members of the church, the apple of God's eye. Courtesy Christian Light Education (CLE).
Words, Nathan reminds us, are a God-given gift. He leads participants in considering the way words enable thought, and in activities to enrich vocabulary in school. Courtesy Christian Light Education (CLE).
Preparation for Service in the Body of Christ (Jonas Sauder)
Jonas reminds us that we are called to serve out of love for our Master. He draws our minds to God's love and intimate care for his creation. Courtesy Christian Light Education (CLE).
Why do we serve in the school and community? Beginning with the example of Christ washing dirty feet, Lyndon encourages humble service without self-conscious pampering. Courtesy Christian Light Education (CLE).
Preparation for Service-School Leadership (Nathan Yoder)
Leadership, says Nathan, is not opposed to service. Both concepts may have both positive and negative implications. However, leaders are called to serve. Nathan leads listeners in applying biblical concepts of service and...
Why do we serve? Our motives are not for fame or finances, says Lester, but in response to the command of God: Love the Lord, and love our fellow man. Courtesy Christian Light Education (CLE).
