Friday, June 21, 2013

Adventures in Odyssey - Imagine & Giveaway


Remember when I told you about Adventures in Odyssey A.C.T.S. theme of service here?  Well this week's theme is Imagine!  Imagine creative and fun ways to serve using your unique gifts!  My kids are full of  imaginative ideas and I love the ways that they naturally explore and play.  You put them in a room together and the possibilities of what they will come up with are endless.  They might blast off to some unknown planet, start their own restaurant (Cummins Cafe), create their own jungle - you just never know.

 
Here is C as a clown

 Cowgirl D

 And E as SpiderBaby - ready to help when someone is in need

However, this post is more than just imaginative ideas and games.  I hope this is an encouragement to focus those imaginative ideas and give feet to them so to speak in order to bless others in your home, neighborhood, city, state and even the world.  It really does make a difference.

I was actually surprised when my kids concocted plates full of their own made-up desserts (basically candy decorating the tops of saltine crackers, stuck on with frosting) and insisted on delivering them to as many neighbors as they could until we ran out of saltines.  But what really makes my heart smile is that they loved it - it was their own idea, and they got to share a simple blessing of kindness and generosity - awesome!

Unleashing Imagination
Adventures in Odyssey is all about great stories - and the power of the imagination.  The beloved audio dramas are heard on over 700 radio stations, and AIO has recently expanded to books and devotionals - including The Imagination Station series, a fast-growing line of early chapter readers.  You can check them out by downloading a FREE e-book of Imagination Station #1: Voyage with the Vikings!  We own this book and my kiddos love it.

This summer, Adventures in Odyssey encourages kids to write their OWN stories, as they join in ACTS: A Call to Serve!  AIO is helping children use their imaginations to serve their family, community, and world this summer - maybe by sending a care package to a missionary or baking cookies for the local fire department.  Check out  www.whitsend.org/acts for the details and a chance to win fabulous prizes, including a mission trip with a parent to Costa Rica!



More important than prizes are the stories your child or children will tell about the creative ways they served others, and how they grew as a result.  And what they come up with really might change the world!  An ACTS "Summer of Service" kit is available for download here.


A Creative Story of Service
Fourteen-year-old Matthew, a dedicated Adventures in Odyssey fan and natural tech whiz, was inspired by a trip to the Apple store to create a smartphone app for his church.  Since then, he has created 21 apps for different ministries, indcluding his local pregnancy resource center, Joni and Friends (an international ministry for people with disabilities), and even an "Adventures in Odyssey Fan News" app!  Matthew used his God-given talents and imagination to bless others through technology.  Which of your kid's unique gifts are waiting to be unleashed for God's use?

Ready for a giveaway?  One of you will win Adventures in Odyssey Imagination Station books #1-3!  Enter the giveaway below and good luck.

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23 comments:

Rachel said...

I would give these to my nephews.

Rachel said...

I volunteer at a free clinic once a week. It's an amazing ministry and is so rewarding!

Unknown said...

These would be for my son.

Cassie Eastman said...

These would be for my son, my husband would love to read them to him!

LaVonne said...

These books would be for my kids.

Unknown said...

I would like to win these books for my grand children.

Unknown said...

I serve by working at a church part time.

J Rodney said...

If I am lucky enough to win, these books would be for my three boys

Anonymous said...

these books will go to my son thanks for this opportunity and many blessings and best of luck to everyone...

Anonymous said...

I hope to serve god this week..and everyday...many blessings...

GeorgiaBeckman said...

I would like these for my grandchildren & also Sunday School kids.

GeorgiaBeckman said...

We have a lot of elderly folks in our congregation. One that I know of just needs help with house cleaning as she cannot get around to do it herself. I've been cleaning once a week & will continue to do so.

Gail Williams said...

These books would go to my Grandkids.

Gail Williams said...

I am a volunteer minister who goes door to door to help those who are sighing and groaning about things happening in the world today. This past weekend we had storms so I checked on people to see if they had power or needed things from the store, etc. I am 60 and I visit the elderly taking them banana bread, etc. to let them know they are not forgotten.

Anne D. said...

I'd like to win these for my niece.
anne
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Anne D. said...

One way I'd like to serve is by helping out at a food bank or community center
anne
annejk112233 at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

These would be for my 2 nieces.Thank you :)
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Unknown said...

These would be for my 2 nieces.Thank you :)
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Unknown said...

I donate sock,snacks,and hygeine products to the homeless organization where I live :)

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