Kindness

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Scriptures

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

- Colossians 3:12

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

- Galatians 5:22-23

Conversation Starters

Have you ever been a recipient/giver of a random act of kindness? How did it make you feel?

What is the nicest thing someone has every done for you? How did it make you feel? Why?

What might be an obstacle stopping you from doing a kind act this week?

Would you describe this (neighbourhood, school, country, world) as a kind place? How so?

Activity: Acts of Kindness Bingo Board. Fill a line by next week. (Or customize your own board by using this template)

Provide youth $5 to spend on someone else for a random act of kindness. Ask them to return next time ready to share stories of how it made them feel, what others' reactions were, how easy it is to show kindness, etc.

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