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Well...

I've run out of stories to post, so I have to get busy writing.

The children have sort of lost interest in our family's blog too, so I've been doing that. We mainly started it to publish some of our school work - mainly artwork and stories. But we did a bit of family news and some photos in between too. Theo had an idea for a news post over there, so maybe I can convince him to write it.

Anyway, all that was meant to say, I don't have much to post right now, but I'll get back to it soon. Maybe by next week I can have a story ready.

Joyful Servants of the King

For several years here I taught Sunday school, and although I didn't think I'd be able to do it, I enjoyed it a lot after I got started. I'm not needed for a Sunday school teacher anymore, though, because for awhile we only had one class and didn't need two teachers, and then when we did add another class, another young lady was given the opportunity.

But I was given a different children's ministry - Thursday night children's club. It's called "Joyful Servants of the King." After the regular Bible study the children go out while the rest have prayer time. First, we have our own prayer time, then we look at a Bible verse that we're memorizing, explain it, and discuss it. We also play games, or do activities or crafts. I've had a great time doing it with them. Here's a couple pictures:


The children say their verses to two people, who sign for them. Here I'm signing someone's paper.

And this is a game where they make armour out of aluminum foil. They used more than I expected them to, but it worked quite well. We were studying about God's Word being like a sword, and discussed the armour of God a bit.


Here are some websites where I've gotten some good ideas for activities. If you work in a children's ministry, they might be useful.

Kid's Sunday School Place - It's not a KJV site, but they have some really good ideas that I've been able to use.

Sunday School Resources - I've used a few of their games for reviewing memory verses.

Danielle's Place - There are some crafts on this site. I haven't had a lot of time to explore this site yet, but it has quite a few ideas.

Yellow Begonias

Another true story from my friend...

Don was at work and the evening loomed before me. The children were playing with friends, so I found myself alone on the patio in our backyard.

I felt lonely and forgotten, as no one had called to convey birthday greetings. The quiet, sunny afternoon seemed only to emphasize my doleful state.

Just as my eyes clouded with tears, I heard the soft shuffle of footsteps. Quickly drying my eyes so as not to appear pathetic, I heard the steps grow louder as they approached the place where I sat. I held my breath in anticipation, wondering who might possibly appear from behind the fence.

The latch clicked, and slowly the gate swung open, allowing me a glimpse of brilliant yellow and green. Perhaps the colours were only accentuated by the tears that were blurring my eyes once again. My gaze lifted beyond the potted begonias, resting on the face that I had grown to love: my mom.

Journal #7

For today... Wednesday, November 11

A Memory from Last Week: The weather was so warm! I went for a walk over one of the bridges last week after work. It might be the last time this year, before the snow and cold comes.

Looking Forward to This Week: Nothing extraordinary is going on, but that's okay. I enjoy having a quiet week too.

Bible Thought for Today: He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? (Romans 8:32) Romans 8 is one of my favourite chapters.

Picture for Today: We've had some beautiful autumn weather this week, and the girls and Isaac took the opportunity to rake the leaves in the backyard.