Philippians

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Book of Philippians

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.

Activity Ideas

Compliment Game and Pictures (Praises of a Wife and Mommy)
Printable Compliment Cards (Kids Activities Blog)
Kindness Dice (Coffee and Carpool)
Skittles Discussion Starters (Coffee and Carpool)

Philippians 3:4-14

Intergenerational ministry

Intergenerate Australia share some ideas for this Philippians passage, as they spend time exploring how God reveals Godself in lots of ways - it is hard not to stand still for a moment when the sky suddenly transforms into a collage of red, blue, purple, yellow and orange at sunset. Alison Knox has written and compiled these resources to take time to explore this theme

Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4-7)

Today's passage from Philippians really emphasises the theme of today - joy! While much has been written about joy in the section above, you may like to use the words from this passage to speak to this idea.

Look up, in and out

Look up! Rejoice! We can be joyful because of all that God has done for us. Write or draw some of your favourite things God has done, or created (I'm looking at you, piwakawaka and Lilac breasted rollers) and talk to your whānau, sharing the ideas everyone has come up with.

Look in! God’s news of great joy is for everyone! No limits or restrictions! Our passage from Phillippians says we don't; have to worry about anything, but that we can pray about it. Draw or doodle some prayer words of how this makes you feel.

Look out! When the shepherds heard the news, they jumped up and ran to Bethlehem to see for themselves. How could you show your friends what God’s joy looks like?

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:4-7 (NLT)

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.