God and Family

Those of you who have been reading my blog from the start know that last year, my older son Adam was awarded the medallion for "God and Me"... a cub scout award that is given in church. Well, this year he is doing the next level, called "God and Family" and it is going to be fun! This program compares families to PIZZA! Yes, pizza. The units are as follows:

1. Crust - Families are like pizza. They need a "crust" or foundation on which everything else is built. The foundation is God's love and faithfulness.
2. Sauce - Families are like pizza sauce... unique! Even following a recipie, it's hard to duplicate a special blend of herbs and spices. Each family has its own unique heritage.
3. Toppings - There is no right or wrong combination! A pizza comes out of the oven with the individual toppings intact... not blended as one. Individual family members are like the toppings, and each has its own unique God given talents and gifts that make the flavor of the family unique!
4. Cheese - Even though you have any combination of toppings, all pizzas have cheese. It adds a layer of unity. The principles of the Word of God are the cheese that makes the family "stick together".
5. Bake - Families are like pizza in that they encounter heat and are tested by the fire of difficult situations. Without heat, a pizza is a loose collection of individual ingredients. Too much heat will burn the pizza. A family that faces problems and tackles them together can be strengthened.
6. Eat, Share, and Enjoy - Pizza is made for a reason: to be eaten and enjoyed. It provides nourishment for our bodies and satisfaction for our hunger. Families are also made for a reason: they provide nourishment for each individual member, both physical and spiritual. Families provide physical necessities, and they also help one another live and grow in the love and grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Families are to share God's love with those around them!

I'm excited about this project, as we are going to get a real pizza box and "create" a pizza of our own through various projects and crafts. It will be cool! It will be a very fun way to "share" the good news of Jesus with others!