“Religion that is pure and undefiled
before God the Father is this:
To visit orphans
and widows in their affliction”
James 1:27
Our youth group has a lot of fun together! We go bowling, have parties, eat lots of great food, and even go to trampoline parks.
But I think the most important thing we did together last summer was serve the local Alzheimer's patients at "Golden Living Nursing Home" by creating a beautiful, colorful garden for them to go in all summer, right off of their unit!
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Izzy working at the Nursing Home
Flower Garden |
At first it was hot and humid, and messy. I really thought, "I'd rather be at the pool." But once we got to the patio, and started digging and planting flowers in the dirt, it became kind of fun!
The place was a drab, boring patio when we arrived. We swept up all the trash, sticks, leaves, and gravel. Then we planned where the colorful blooming plants would look best.
After we finished beautifying the garden, the staff brought out little cups of vanilla Ice Cream. Some of the Residents of the Alzheimer's Unit came out, too. We visited with them. It was a good day. I was glad I did it.
What have you done to serve someone in need lately?
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My Aunt and Cousins
work in the Flower Garden |
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