Purpose To strengthen your desire to follow Jesus Christ by serving others.
Lesson 39: I Can Follow Jesus Christ by Serving Others { Lesson 39: I Can Follow Jesus Christ by Serving Others, Primary 2: Choose the Right A, (1995), 212 16
OUR OPENING PRAYER WILL BE GIVEN BY (Enter name here)
To get class started today, I thought it would be fun to...
Thank you to all those that helped pick up the mess I made.
I want to thank you for taking an opportunity to serve.
When we help others without asking for something in return, it is called service.
Let s all say the word Service Together
Let s sing all three verses of Give, Said the Little Stream together.
"Give," Said the Little Stream 1. "Give," said the little stream, "Give, oh! give, give, oh! give." "Give," said the little stream, As it hurried down the hill; "I'm small, I know, but wherever I go The fields grow greener still." Singing, singing all the day, "Give away, oh! give away." Singing, singing all the day, "Give, oh! give away."
"Give," Said the Little Stream 2. "Give," said the little rain, "Give, oh! give, give, oh! give." "Give," said the little rain, As it fell upon the flow'rs; "I'll raise their drooping heads again," As it fell upon the flow'rs. Singing, singing all the day, "Give away, oh! give away." Singing, singing all the day, "Give, oh! give away."
"Give," Said the Little Stream 3. Give, then, as Jesus gives, Give, oh! give, give, oh! give. Give, then, as Jesus gives; There is something all can give. Do as the streams and blossoms do: For God and others live. Singing, singing all the day, "Give away, oh! give away." Singing, singing all the day, "Give, oh! give away." Words: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Music: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868. Arr. (c) 1989 IRI
Jesus had called the Apostles to help lead his church.
Let s learn about a great service that Jesus Christ performed at the Last Supper. Read it Hear it Watch it
It was not unusual for people to have their feet washed, because most people wore sandals and their feet became very dusty and dirty.
But usually a servant did this job.
Peter did not want Jesus to wash his feet because he thought it was not right for Jesus to act as a servant.
Jesus explained to the Apostles that even though he was the Savior, he still served them.
He wanted them to understand that they should serve each other.
Let s read John 13:15. Read aloud John 13:15.
15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
Jesus wants us to follow his example and serve others.
Why did Jesus wash the Apostles feet?
What did Jesus want the Apostles to do?
What does Jesus want us to do?
Jesus Christ wants us to serve whenever we can, even if we are not asked to help or are not rewarded for our help.
When we serve other people, we are following Jesus.
Listen to the following story of a young boy who thought of a way to serve his family.
It was so dark that the sleepy seven-year-old boy could hardly find his way down the path to the barn. He had planned for days how he could get out of bed, dress, creep quietly down the stairs, take the milking bucket from the pantry shelf, and leave the house without waking anyone. [Joseph] had seen his sister, Mary, milk the cow many times. He found it wasn t as easy as he thought it would be. Before long his fingers and wrists ached. He had to stop often to rest them.
The boy was so intent on milking that he did not realize how long it had taken, and was surprised to find that daylight had come when he finally left the barn and started for the house. As he entered the kitchen, Mother looked up from the stove where she was preparing breakfast, and asked, Why, Joseph, what have you been doing so early in the morning?
He held up the filled milk bucket in answer, and felt a warm rush of joy at his mother s smile of approval. Well, she said, since it seems you are big enough, milking each morning will be your job. She paused and then questioned, But why is it you were so anxious to milk that cow?
Joseph lifted an earnest face to his mother as he answered, I just want to help while Father is on his mission. And you see, [Mary] has so many other things to do, I thought if I could take care of the morning milking, she wouldn t have to worry about that! His mother put her arms around him and held him close as she said, How pleased your father will be when I write and tell him that he has a fine young man to take care of milking the cow while he is away! (Lucile C. Reading, The Morning Chore, Children s Friend, Apr. 1970, p. 23).
This young boy s name was Joseph Fielding Smith, and he became the tenth President of the Church when he grew up.
How did Joseph Fielding Smith serve?
Whom did he serve?
The thirteenth article of faith says that we believe in serving others.
Let s all stand and say the thirteenth article of faith
Thirteenth Article of Faith 13 We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
Stand up if you want to be a disciple (follower) of Jesus Christ and remain standing.
Remember that Jesus wants all his disciples to serve others.
How can we serve others?
Here are some ways Tell or read a story to someone younger.
Here are some ways Draw a picture for your parents or grandparents.
Here are some ways Draw a picture for your parents or grandparents.
Here are some ways Put away the toys your brother left out.
Here are some ways Set the table for dinner without being asked.
Who is happy when we serve?
When we serve others, not only are the people we help happy, but we are happy too.
Why does it make you happy to serve others?
I Feel My Savior's Love 1. I feel my Savior's love In all the world around me. His Spirit warms my soul Through ev'rything I see. He knows I will follow him, Give all my life to him. I feel my Savior's love, The love he freely gives me.
I Feel My Savior's Love 2. I feel my Savior's love; Its gentleness enfolds me, And when I kneel to pray, My heart is filled with peace. He knows I will follow him, Give all my life to him. I feel my Savior's love, The love he freely gives me.
I Feel My Savior's Love 3. I feel my Savior's love And know that he will bless me. I offer him my heart; My shepherd he will be. He knows I will follow him, Give all my life to him. I feel my Savior's love, The love he freely gives me.
I Feel My Savior's Love 4. I'll share my Savior's love By serving others freely. In serving I am blessed. In giving I receive. He knows I will follow him, Give all my life to him. I feel my Savior's love, The love he freely gives me. Words: Ralph Rodgers Jr., 1936-1996; K. Newell Dayley, b. 1939; and Laurie Huffman, b. 1948 Music: K. Newell Dayley, b. 1939 (c) 1978, 1979 by K. Newell Dayley. Used by permission.
Can you picture this? Think of Simple Acts of Service you could do today and draw a picture of it.
TESTIMONY I want to testify to you that true happiness comes from serving others. The feeling you get knowing you helped someone else in fantastic. I want to encourage you to watch for ways you can serve others this week and tell us about them next
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John 13:1 17 1 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon s son, to betray him; 3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;
John 13:1 17 4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. 5 After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. 6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. 8 Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
John 13:1 17 9 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. 10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. 11 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. 12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? 13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
John 13:1 17 14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. 16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. 17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
John 13:1 17 1 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon s son, to betray him; 3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;
John 13:1 17 4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. 5 After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. 6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. 8 Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
John 13:1 17 9 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. 10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. 11 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. 12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? 13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
John 13:1 17 14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. 16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. 17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.