St. John Kendallville Serves at Lutheran Life Villages
Posted on April 05, 2016 by
Mark Muehl
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Christian Leadership
School Teaches Students the Value of GivingTwo girls from St. John Lutheran School in Kendallville sit at a table playing Yahtzee, rolling dice with a resident from Lutheran Life Villages.“I don’t know how to play,” the resident says smiling, while one of the girls helps tally her scorecard.Although this might seem like fun and games, what’s happening is something far more important. It’s a chance for students to interact with the residents of Lutheran Life Villages, learning the importance of serving others.St. John Lutheran School in Kendallville is dedicated to bringing hope to the residents at Lutheran Life Villages. By sending a class to volunteer every month, they teach students important interpersonal skills and the value of serving others. Past activities include a talent show for residents, a project that seniors and students work on together, and a story-sharing time.