52 Weeks of Fun Family Service [Paperback]

Merrilee Boyack (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 26, 2007

Tired of the "Me- Me- Me" syndrome? Want your children to be LESS greedy and selfish and MORE generous, charitable, and hardworking? Then you will absolutely love this book! Merrilee Boyack shares 52 ideas on how to get children to love to serve. Each chapter includes an engaging service idea, modifications for young children or teenagers, family discussion tips, and fun family activities. Youth leaders, and Scout leaders looking for great service activity suggestions will also treasure this book.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A must have!, April 20, 2009 By Hillary As a mother and teacher I HIGHLY recommend this book. It is a must have for anyone wanting to increase service in their or their family's life. It's a wonderful resource I use in both my my home and classroom as it has the tools and, most importantly, the motivation to incorporate service. Great Inspiration and Motivation!, February 19, 2008 By Naiah Whether you are new to the idea of family service projects, or already incorporate a great deal of service into your family life, 52 Weeks of Fun Family Service can help inspire you and guide you to ways you can touch the lives of others and strengthen your own family in the process. Covering how the chance to serve touches both the individual and the family as a whole, Merrilee Boyack gives special attention to the benefits of service for children, how it can teach them certain eternal truths like nothing else can--and how it can be fun!!! , , Even before a service project is picked, Sister Boyack shows us where to start--in our hearts. She reminds us that it's all about love and advises us on how we can cultivate an attitude of service in our homes. Then, when we are ready, she offers us 52 super-fun suggestions for projects. Some are hilarious and touching, while others offer our families the chance to grow a little and to see that not everyone lives the life that we do. In our family, we are blessed to have had the opportunity to do some of these very same projects, and I have to add my testimony to Sister Boyack's that nothing speaks the gospel to the heart of a child like serving others. I have seen it in my family, and with this easy guide to show you how, so can you. , , 52 Weeks of Fun Family Service will inspire and motivate you to fortify your family by reaching together, both within and beyond the walls of your home, to grow your love and make a difference in the lives of others. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Deseret Book (December 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590388488
• ISBN-13: 978-1590388488
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,168,315 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, May 11, 2009

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mommyof3 (Santa Rosa, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 52 Weeks of Fun Family Service (Paperback)

Easy to follow & fun-to-do service projects. I disagree with the person who said you could just find things online to do- it's SO much easier using this book, from someone who has actually done these projects & put them in one easy-to-read and follow book! I use this for my family & also to offer ideas for service within the church & community! Great book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, April 21, 2009

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Hillary Steab (Coalville, Utah United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 52 Weeks of Fun Family Service (Paperback)

As a mother and teacher I HIGHLY reccommend this book. It is a must have for anyone wanting to increase service in their or their family's life. It's a wonderful resource I use in both my my home and classroom as it has the tools and, most importatnly, the motivation to incorperate service.

5.0 out of 5 stars We tried it and it works!, February 21, 2009

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Trumpet chick (Spud capital of the USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 52 Weeks of Fun Family Service (Paperback)

We decided to try a service a week and this book gave an excellent reference with thorough ideas! We can't say we've been able to hit every week, but our kids love to pull out the book and make our plans together. Great way to bond as a family!