What’s a Playlist?
A Playlist is a set of activities exploring a topic. The activities might include reading an article or scripture, listening to a podcast or sermon, watching a video or movie clip. Each month we’ll post three Playlists designed for Children, Youth, and Adults. All of us will explore the same topic, but the Playlists will be designed for each age group. You can work your way through the Playlists at your own pace throughout the month.
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September Playlist
Compassion
Shannon Fossett, Director of Children’s Ministries
9/1/26
Introduction
Compassion is seeing a need, feeling care in your heart, and taking action to help. There are lots of examples in the Bible of Jesus showing compassion. He noticed people, listened to them, welcomed them, and showed them love. You can be compassionate by noticing when someone is hurting, lonely, worried, or in need—and caring enough to do something about it. In this month’s playlist, we’ll discover ways we can “love like Jesus” by being kind, helping others, including those who may feel left out, and showing that we care. God’s love is for everyone, and He invites us to share that love wherever we go! Have fun exploring below.
Listen
This song teaches about compassion and has a catchy beat!
This kids choir does a beautiful job singing about Jesus’ compassion.
Read
Open the Bible and read:
Colossians 3:12
Ephesians 4:32
1 Peter 3:8
Romans 12:15
If you have the following books at home or can get them from the library, then you can read them. If not, you can read/listen to them using the links below.
I Am Love: A Story of Compassion by Peter Reynolds
Thank You, Omu by Oge Mara
*Parents, to help connect this story to our Compassion Playlist use this link.
The Coat by Severine Vidal
*Parents, to help connect this story to our Compassion Playlist use this link.
Watch
Douglas is back teaching us about compassion.
Here is a guided meditation to help us be compassionate. Find a quiet spot and try it out.
Do
Here’s a link to two crafts/activities you can try at home.
Blooming with Compassion Flower and a Kindness Kit
Gather the whole family and try out this fun game! We can be compassionate and kind to others!
Game
The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County has a great list of compassion ideas for kids ages pre-school through middle school . . . use the link below and let me know which one you try!
The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County
Pray
Dear God, please give me eyes to see when someone is hurting. Give me ears to listen, and a kind heart that wants to help. Help me to love others the way you love me. Amen.
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