“(Simple) Service Superhero,” For the Strength of Youth, June 2024.
(Simple) Service Superhero
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young man in superhero cape
I’m Service Man, here to serve! Any lost children? Cats stuck in a tree?
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young man looking diappointed
I guess not.
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young man with binoculars at beach
The Next Day
Hmm. No sign of a hurricane. That would have brought lots of service.
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young man with mother and sister
Later
Mamá, do you know of any service I can do?
I’m sure Adriana would love some help on her art project.
Not really what I had in mind, but OK.
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brother and sister
Maybe this is service after all. …
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boy at school with janitor
The Next Day
I’m ready to serve the school! Any dangerous spills I can help with?
Nope! I don’t have another mop!
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two boys at school
Hmm. Maybe I’m missing simple ways to serve, like helping Adriana yesterday.
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boy talking to another boy
Hey, are you new? I’m Leo!