Session 10: Service Is The Rent We Pay For Living Part of Windows and Mirrors In This Section Introduction From Windows and Mirrors Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.... Session-at-a-Glance From Windows and Mirrors Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Arjuna's Service to His People 15 Activity 2: Brainstorm Survival Needs 10 Activity 3: Window/Mirror Pane... Spiritual Preparation From Windows and Mirrors Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Make yourself comfortable; light a candle to mark the time as different from your other activities. Opening From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Large, round mirror to hold the chalice Reflective materials, suc... Activity 1: Story - Arjuna's Service To His People From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Arjuna's Service to His People" A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisema... Activity 2: Brainstorm Survival Needs From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Post newsprint where everyone can see it. Draw two... Activity 3: Window/Mirror Panel - My Service to Others From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity All participants' Window/Mirror Panels Newsprint with ideas from Activity 2, Brainstorm Survival Needs... Activity 4: Making Cards for Veterans in Hospitals From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Postcard-sized card stock in various colors, at least one sheet for each... Closing From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Taking It Home handout Optional: A copy of Session 1, Leader Resource 2,... Leader Reflection and Planning From Windows and Mirrors Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn't? What... Faith In Action: Service Project for a Congregational Staff Member From Windows and Mirrors Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Leader Resource 1, Letter to Board of Trustees Preparation for Activity Approach any staff member(s) ... Alternate Activity 1: Making Cards for Service People in Our Community From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint with ideas from Activity 2, Brainstorm Survival Needs Postcard-sized card stock in various... Taking It Home: Service Is The Rent We Pay For Living From Windows and Mirrors Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.... Arjunas Service To His People From Windows and Mirrors Adapted from the Hindu Baghavad Gita.This story is an ancient Hindu tale. It is important to tell the story interactively, as guided. The prompts and... Leader Resource 1: Letter to Board of Trustees From Windows and Mirrors Adapt this letter to seek permission for participants to take on some duties of a congregational staff member and invite the staff member to enjoy a day... Find Out More From Windows and Mirrors Find out how to send cards and care packages to retired veterans or active service personnel on the US Department of Veterans' Affairs website.... PREVIOUS: Leader Resource 1: Window-Mirror Lean on Me Figures UP: Windows and Mirrors NEXT: Introduction Download all of Windows and Mirrors (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.