Teachable Moments
During a library skills session of "Dewey Charades" to review the ten major categories of the Dewey Decimal Subject Classification system for nonfiction books, one fourth grader dramatized something in sign language for the 400's - Languages. I took it to another level by teaching the whole class to sign the song "Jesus Loves Me." We at Faith International Academy are to integrate Bible into our curriculum. The majority of these students are children of missionaries involved in various kinds of ministry. It was a joy to train them to assist their parents.
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Around Faith International Academy Library...
FIA Grandma Gracie after Quilt Story
After Kindergarten Literature Enrichment session related to their language arts story of the week, Abuela, my Grandma Gracie puppet gives high-fives to students outside the library. Inside I had shared a favorite story used in Cameroon and Florida libraries, "Grandmother’s Aprons," with colorful felt squares on a makeshift flannel board. If interested, see https://tickletheclouds.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/grandmothers-aprons-flannelboard/.
After Kindergarten Literature Enrichment session related to their language arts story of the week, Abuela, my Grandma Gracie puppet gives high-fives to students outside the library. Inside I had shared a favorite story used in Cameroon and Florida libraries, "Grandmother’s Aprons," with colorful felt squares on a makeshift flannel board. If interested, see https://tickletheclouds.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/grandmothers-aprons-flannelboard/.
A part of my service at Faith International Academy is checking out books to middle school students on Fridays.
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Friends, Food, and Fellowship
So enjoyable to fellowship with friends and get acquainted with other persons serving in or supporting Bible translation. Jacqueline Huggins (2nd from left) and her assistant Melanie (center) were in Davao from Palawan for a workshop.
Jacqueline shared her testimony during high school chapel, a shortened version of what she shared at Urbana 96 posted at https://vimeo.com/84328661. Inspiring! I love her easy-going boldness in sharing her faith.
Friends, Food, and Fellowship
So enjoyable to fellowship with friends and get acquainted with other persons serving in or supporting Bible translation. Jacqueline Huggins (2nd from left) and her assistant Melanie (center) were in Davao from Palawan for a workshop.
Jacqueline shared her testimony during high school chapel, a shortened version of what she shared at Urbana 96 posted at https://vimeo.com/84328661. Inspiring! I love her easy-going boldness in sharing her faith.
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Golden Apples for Golden-Agers: Devotionals Written by and for Seniors
by Leroy Brightup and Eva M. Brightup. This book shares what old age is like from those who have experienced it firsthand as Christian writers reflect on finding spiritual meaning in their golden years. Christian seniors reveal their experiences and feelings and how they cope with aging. Each devotional includes a Bible passage, an inspirational reading, a related song, and prayer.
I am finding this book encouraging and I want to get back in mindset again of writing devotionals. It's been several decades since I have written and had devotionals published. This is on my projected list after full retirement next year.
