Hearthstone Report

    One thing that I have learned in my short time in children’s ministry is that children learn best when they get to practice what they have been learning. This past Monday, families had the incredible opportunity to together serve the residents at Hearthstone Assisted Living in Lewisville. There were 27 children and several youth and parents who showed up and sang songs, handed out valentines, and hung out with the residents.

     In observance with Valentine’s Day, the children sang four songs that all had to do with love as they sang Love the Lord, Hallelujah (Your Love Makes me sing), O How I Love Jesus and I Love You Lord. The children sang loud and were AWESOME! Some of the residents even joined in at the end and had great smiles on their faces as they sang. After singing, the children went around and handed out valentines and a chocolate heart as well as chatted with the residents. It was a great joy for the residents and for myself. It was such an encouragement to see the children showing love to the residents.  

     In Deuteronomy 6:7 it says, “Impress them (God’s commandments) on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” This service project was a perfect opportunity for families to witness their children reaching out to others as they served alongside them. Thank you to all that came out, and I look forward to the next time.

Note from Joy Beless:

"What a blessing to hear CBF's children sing at Hearthstone Retirement Home and witness the caring smiles as they eagerly handed out the home-made valentines to the residents there. The children sang the songs about love in a clear, loud voice with expressions that matched the message. I am very proud of them, not only for the beautiful sound they sang, but most importantly for understanding the message of what they sang. They knew this was not about them or a performance. Hats off to you as parents for transporting them and encouraging them to serve in such a gracious way."