In this week's worship we are thinking about the elderly members of our families and communities. Often they ahve spent much of their lives caring for their children and grandchildren or other members of their community. We will learn that it is so important that we do what we can to thank them for their service by being compassionate towards them and looking after them as they have looked after us.
It would be great to read in the comments of the different ways you already do or think you could show compassion for Grandparents or the elderly members of our community.
Comments
6R
24 June 2024
Our ideas for showing compassion to the elderly:
-Help them by carrying things
-Help them cross the street
-Hold the door
-Get what they need
-Help them work their mobile phones!
-Show respect
-Be kind
- Shop for them
-Spend time with them
6W
24 June 2024
We had a chat about how we could help the elderly:
-Offering them company
- Help them to move around if needed
- Help them to cross the street
Above all, treat them with respect and kindness :)
From all in 6W
1sw
24 June 2024
Give them glasses so they can read
Help them take their coat off
Help them clean up
Help them to stand up
Help them with laundry
Help them in the garden
Give them food
Give them a hug and kiss
2G
27 June 2024
Help them to walk
Help them get groceries
Help them down the stairs
Help them do chores
Give them a gift
Help with the washing
Help them clean the dishes
Help them cross the road
Help them by cleaning
Help them carry heavy loads
Help them pick something up off the floor
Help them climb ladders
Help them get up
Mr Mackley
27 June 2024
Thanks all for your comments and ideas - I am really impressed with the level of compassion you are showing here. Now, you have said you can do these things, make sure you actually go and do them!
2R
27 June 2024
Help them make their food
Spend time with them
Clean up for them
Do important tasks for them
Give them a little massage
Help them with writing card
Help them upstairs
Help them with food shopping
Clean their dishes
Help them feel comfortable when they sit down
Go for a walk with them
Tell them that you love them everyday