Kick-Off Session
This coming Saturday we're having our
"kick-off" session for the new year. It will be a fun-filled water
day. We'll also be making "model boats" that are balloon-powered!
Why are we making model boats you may ask? Well, for one, it is fun; but other
than that, to emphasize the purpose of a “model,” that it's a replica or
representation of a person or thing, in this case, a boat. (Hopefully, our
boats will loosely resemble the real thing.) Likewise, the Lord’s
Prayer is a model or an example that represents how we are to pray.
This semester we will teach our children about Jesus' prayer model;
they will learn to memorize the prayer to hide it in their hearts. We will
also teach them sign language to sign the prayer.
I'll also photograph the children making and
playing with their "model boats," and then post the pics in next
week's newsletter. I'll post them even sooner on our Facebook
page. So if you haven't liked our Facebook
page, please do so now to receive our updates.
If you are interested in downloading the
directions to the balloon-powered boat, let me know. If enough people are
interested, I'll make it available for purchase for a small fee. I will then
also include a discount to purchase the curriculum. (Win, win!)
Sample
Lesson One from The Prayer of Jesus
