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Can one person make a difference in the world? It can be easy to fall into hopelessness and paralysis at the enormity of this call to action. Today, in the parables of the mustard seed and yeast, we hear words of encouragement from Jesus.
God can and does work with the smallest of beginnings. Each act of love and compassion, each good choice and every prayer are all seeds planted that create the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. We do not always see the end results, but in faith, we believe that God will work through our actions.

Gather your family and talk about gardening. How can you tell the good plants from the weeds?

Read Matthew 13:24-43 and discuss:
What is the Kingdom of Heaven like?
Why does the sower leave the weeds to grow with the plants?
What can a mustard seed do?
What can yeast do?

Weeds and Fruit: Create a chart with two columns named “Weeds” and “Fruit.” Brainstorm and list examples of weeds in our lives and fruit that we can produce. Enjoy some fruit snacks when you are done.

One Drop: Supplies needed are a bowl or jar of water and food coloring. Prepare the water and ask your family how much food coloring do they think is needed to change the color of the water? Place one drop in the bowl and observe how much impact it has on the water. Discuss how doing little things in life can make a big difference.