Beginnings

"To glorify God and enjoy Him "whoever". This is the answer Lillian gives each time I ask her what is man's primary purpose. Even when I type her words it brings a smile to my face. Doing "school" with her has done the same. It over joys me each day. One thing we do each week is a service project. Our theme verse is "serve the Lord with gladness" from Psalms 100:2. I, with the help of Facebook friends, have come up with a service project for each letter. I hope to share pictures soon but for now will share details.
A Apple juice and apple sauce for Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM)
Lillian and I took the donations we had received from friends to AIM early one morning. The nice man who helped us showed us where food was stored and about the people they serve.
B Baby boy clothes for Care Pregnancy Center
Once again Lillian and I took our donation of clothes and diapers to the center. Now when we ride by Lillian tells us that is where women go for help with babies and they need clothes. So sweet to see the Lord help her remember who we have served.
C Coins for Calvary
This has been one of my favorite projects. At the beginning of August I sent a letter to all of Lillians friends asking that they collect coins for Calvary. They did it! We raised over $68 among a small group of two and three year olds. We delivered the money and took pictures with the children who would directly benefit from the money. I can't wait to see this ministry grow next year!
D donuts for Dad
We surprised Joey at work with his favorite donut one morning. Such a sweet thing to teach our little ones to serve their fathers! It of course served me as well to see my husband take such delight in our daughter.
E Errands for the elderly
This project did not work as well as I planned. All the elderly I called from church did not need errands ran. So we modified and wrote "encouraging notes to the elderly". Lillian wrote and drew and I translated. So precious!
F Flowers or Food for a friend This is where we are now. So I will report back soon.
G Goodies for good news club workers
Our church host the Good News Club at Midway Elementary so we will provide some fall treats for them.
H Hats for the Homeless. We hope to donate collected hats to Haven of Rest
I Ice for the injured
Plan on purchasing some ice packs for NCS students who get hurt and need an ice pack while at school.
J Jollyranchers for Jessica
(Jessica is my husbands assistant but you could do any J name)
K Need an idea!?????
L ladies for Lunch
We have assisted living place across the street from our house and we refer to the tenants as the Ladies. We wave and talk to them any time they are on the porch so hopefully I will be able to coordinate lunch with them some how.
M Money for Missionaries
As a family we are going to pick one missionary family or mission to send money to this week.
N Notes for Nursery workers
O ornaments for orphans
P Pizza with the pastor
Q Quiznos for quality care
Hopefully I will be able to deliver some Quizno sandwiches to our doctors office for their quality care of us.
R Read to.... Still working on this one
S scripture and snickers for someone
T Treats for terrific teachers
U used toys for the unfortunate
V volunteer for veterans
W Word searches foe widows
X xerox copies for the teachers at NCS
Y Yummies for Youth
Z Zoo????

I look forward to sharing how through "serving the Lord with gladness" we learn more about our merciful Father.