I guess I should start by saying....We have been SO busy. We finished MAP testing in September, our sports' teams finished their fall seasons, students have been singing in church, we had a family worship service, our kids have been learning and practicing new things, our teachers have been perfecting instructional strategies and differentiation in the classrooms, and the list goes on and on.
And so while it is not an excuse, it is true that we have been busy here at Bethlehem. I am so thankful for our faculty, staff, families, students, and the church who supports God's work here at our school.
GOD IS ON THE MOVE!
Today, when I was visiting the Kindergarten classroom, I was moved to tears. I am not sure that we (me included because I am a parent too!!) understand or can grasp the full significance of what our students are blessed to experience in a Lutheran school.
Let me set the scene for you.....Our student teacher, Rebecca Smith, was sitting in the rocking chair at Jesus time playing her ukulele while our little Kindergarten friends gathered around on the carpet. They were singing, "This is the day!" You know the song I'm sure...."This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made..I will rejoice, I will rejoice, and be glad in it." Their little faces where shining with joy. You heard me right, JOY, not happiness necessarily though most of them WERE happy I assume, but JOY. Pure joy that comes from knowing and believing that you are a child of the one true King.
They reviewed the story of Moses they had been learning and Ms. Smith reminded them of three very important points. I want to share these with you:
1.) God intricately weaved us together
2.) We, as daughters and sons of Christ, are members of the royal family of God
3.) We are called to be brightly burning lights for Jesus
I mean, is there any better message that we want our children to know? I don't know about you, but I know that these truths are the truths that will sustain them through all of life. So today, I am once again proud and blessed to be a part of Bethlehem Lutheran School.
Please join me in praying for our teachers, our students, our families, and our school that God continues to do His work here. Much love to you all!
Max loved this lesson! He keeps telling me all day "We are on fire for God!" So awesome! I just love this class!
ReplyDeleteThat is why "There is something different @ Bethlehem." Our children are building a foundation of faith. As a parent, my most important job is to help my children know Jesus. The only thing we can take to heaven is people. Bethlehem is an important tool to help children learn about Jesus. Feel so blessed to have wonderful teachers sharing and living his/her faith out loud.
ReplyDeleteThat is why "There is something different @ Bethlehem." Our children are building a foundation of faith. As a parent, my most important job is to help my children know Jesus. The only thing we can take to heaven is people. Bethlehem is an important tool to help children learn about Jesus. Feel so blessed to have wonderful teachers sharing and living his/her faith out loud.
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