This has been a really busy week. There is so much going on in our programs, and we are getting acquainted and enjoying meeting together. This weekend is a very busy weekend around town. There is so much to do in the fall. There are festivals near and far. In Carmel, alone, there were many fun events including the Chinese Mooncake Celebration and the Arts Walk on Saturday as well as the High School Homecoming. Then Sunday is the first PorchFest from 1:00-5:00 p.m. where bands are playing live music on neighborhood porches. What a fun way to spend the afternoon! Indianapolis is hosting the Irish Festival in Military Park. Then beginning September 15 is Northside Nights where you can taste special meals at special prices.
Get out on the town while the weather is beautiful!
Carolyn
This in International Friends Bible Study this week we read about who was John the Baptist. Remembering that the Bible is the "library of God" we were able to discover who John was by looking at the other biographies of Jesus (also known as the Gospels):
- Matthew 3:1-12
- Mark 1:1-8
- Luke 1: 40-45, Luke 3
and Isaiah 40:3 is the Old Testament prediction of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus.
At this week's International Friends Meeting we talked about bad language. We covered a lot of ground! Main points to remember about swearing is that people use this kind of language when they want to feel more important or to hurt another person. They also might use it to be funny (or to earn money for their swear jar!). Generally, these words fall into these categories: mean names, body parts, sexual, and blasphemies. And no, they aren't included in our vocabulary this update, but listen to some rap music or go to the movies and you will hear many of them!
A group of us went to pick Concord grapes at the Country Moon Winery. And a good number of us went solo. Who knew this beautiful gem was so close? We took the scenic route to get there and to get home, but the trip was worth it!
What are you going to make with your grapes? Concord Grape Jam is a popular. So far, we are enjoying eating them, or I have been putting a handful in my glass of water for a taste of grape.
Wednesday Conversation Class "speed friended." We all took three minutes to get to know each other. Wendy was absent. Her daughter is a cheerleader for the middle school and it was the football opening game.
Thursday English classes are rolling along. As your class settles down, please be patient with your progress. You may be challenged with your English on some days. Other days may seem a bit easier. As you become accustomed to your teacher and her vocabulary and accent, you will find that classes will become easier.
Tuesday, September 16
International Bible Study, 9:00-10:30 in room 100: Let's read and talk about John 1:15-28 and find out who Jesus is according to John the Baptist.
International Friends, 10:30-???: Let's go apple picking.
Meet us at 10:30 to carpool or caravan to Stuckey Farm to pick apples...or meet us there around 11:00.
19975 Hamilton Boone County Rd., Sheridan, IN
Wednesday, September 17
Conversation, 4:30-6:00, in the upstairs classrooms: Bring in your Current newspaper. Choose an interesting article to talk about.
Thursday, September 18
English Classes, 9:30-12:00, in the upstairs classrooms: classes continue.
get out on the town:go out and enjoy social life in town
biographies: stories of someone's life
covered a lot of ground: slang;
fall into: are included in
blasphemies: words that disrespect, insult or show irreverence to God
opening game: first game of the season
rolling along: proceeding, moving forward
carpool: ride together in a car
caravan: drive in separate vehicles, but as a group
meet us there around: an approximate time
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