Happy Thanksgiving

As I look back on my life the things I appreciate the most are the times I spent with my family and the things I regret most are those times I should have spent more time with them and didn't.  I urge you to take as much time as possible for your family this Thanksgiving.  You and your children will always be grateful for those times and you will never regret them when looking back.

In Christ,

Johnny

What's Happening

On Friday, Nov. 2, we had a fantastic day in the park.  I have to admit that I was a little leery about being there all day but the kids never once said they were ready to go.  In fact, when one child asked when we were going, I asked her if she was ready and she quickly replied, "NO". 

Last week we began painting our "indian" costumes.  The kids are very excited and looking forward to our feast this Friday.  And of course we are all looking forward to the following week when we are out for the holiday.

This week also ends our food drive for the hungry.  Thus far we have won two of the three weeks for most items brought.

Enough for now.

In Christ,

Johnny

Music Appreciation: "Harvest Song"

Today the Kindergarten class participated in some music appreciation when they listened to "Harvest Song" from Douglas Moore's film score "Farm Journal." First we talked about what harvest means and why we think of it so much in the Fall season. We then observed some elements of a harvest and the Fall season in the painting "Landscape with Cypresses" by Vincent Van Gogh. While listening to the music, the students got to act out different actions people might do at harvest time.

Listen to other "Harvest" music and talk about what this season would have been like for us if we lived in a different time when we were gathering in our own food. The song below is "Traditional Harvest Song" from Romania.

"How" Pilgims

We are currently learning how the Native Americans affected modern culture and how they met their own needs.  Next week we will be making "Indian" costumes to wear for our sharing feast on Thursday, November 16th. 

In Christ,


Johnny