Autumn 1 – Generosity
In the first half-term, we will be looking at the value of generosity.
The dictionary defines generosity as, “the quality of being kind and generous.”
Can you think of a time when someone was really generous to you? Or when you have been generous towards someone else? What happened? How did it make you feel? How many different ways can you think of to be generous that don’t involve spending or giving money?
Here are some videos you could watch at home with your child to discuss generosity:
I wonder who you think was the most generous person in the story?
Why do you think that? I wonder why Jesus told this story?
What do you think he wanted his followers to learn from it?
I wonder where those two coins came from – did someone give them to the widow? Did she find them? Did she earn them?
Generosity in Action
Here is an example of generosity in action: Project Malachi – This is an exciting housing project for homeless people, that was inspired by 5 year old Malachi, who gave his £5 tooth fairy money to the Salvation Army to build houses for homeless people. 3 years later 42 units have been built to give those who don’t have a home a place to live.
Proverbs 3:27-28 Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God’s hand for that person. Don’t tell your neighbour “Maybe some other time” or “Try me tomorrow” when the money’s right there in your pocket.
I wonder which part of this passage made you think?
I wonder how this passage made you feel?
I wonder what you might do differently after reflecting on this passage?
Caring For Creation
The Bible tells us that creation is God’s special gift to us not only to enjoy, but also to cherish and care for. We must be ‘Earthkeepers’ so that God’s gift is still beautiful for the next generation.
“The Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and look after it” Genesis 2.15
How are you being generous and caring for our planet?
How can we take care of things that are precious to us?
How are you helping to keep our planet healthy?
Giving Our Time
This Bible story is about how people gave their time and energy generously to build something special. This story can be found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah.
If everyone does their bit, it all adds up!
How can we be generous with our time to help others?
Can you think of a job that just seems too big to even attempt?
There is a proverb which says,
“Many hands make light work.”
I wonder which jobs could be done if there were many hands to do them?
