The weather has been absolutely beautiful. There was so much to do in Carmel this weekend as well as around Indianapolis. I hope that you got out to enjoy the weather and events. I was lucky to
In International Bible Study we read about Jesus' baptism in John 1:29-34. In order to understand this story we referenced the other biographies of Jesus found in the Bible:
- Matthew 3:13-17
- Mark 1:9-11
- Luke 3:21-23, and 23-38 shows us how Jesus ancestors go back to Adam
We discovered that Jesus was a familiar person to those around Him. Something new happened during the Baptism. His status as God's Son was proclaimed. God said, "This is my Son, I am well pleased." The Holy Spirit came down from heaven "like a dove." This is one situation where we see God the One God in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (the fundamental Christian belief). This is the beginning of Jesus' ministry. In baptism, a person becomes a child of God.
We tailgated in the parking lot at International Friends on Tuesday. We played the Indiana traditional game of cornhole. Here's how you play: take turns tossing four bean bags; a bean bag in the hole scores three points and one on the board scores one point. there are many more details and rules (that are made up at the tailgate), but the most important one is the tailgate handicap: you must have your beverage in your hand! Tailgating is a fun social event. Some people go all out and have more than a grill. People may become creative and competitive and even bring an RV for cooking comfort.
At Wednesday Conversation we talked about the many places to go and things to do in the Indianapolis Area this weekend. We also talked about going to the Indiana Dunes and that a beautiful beach is 2:45 from Carmel!
Our English Classes continue to grow. I interrupted classes to share the important slang word: hoity toity. Be sure to remember this gem of a term. While it is oldie it is still a goodie when it's first use was in 1668.
This has been a long weekend with many exciting things to do. Be sure to look for Fall: it seems like the trees got the message from the calendar and have begun to change their color.
Have a great evening and see you soon!
Carolyn
Tuesday, September 20, Room 100
International Bible Study, 9:00-10:30: John 1:35-51, Jesus invites disciples to join Him.
Join us as we see how Jesus invites people to join Him and how they respond.
International Friends, 10:30-12:00: Let's talk about football!
We were so busy tailgating, we didn't have time to even begin to talk about football! Join us as Elizabeth explains the terms we need to know to watch and talk about the big game.
Wednesday, October 1, Upstairs Classroom
Open Conversation: 4:30-6:00: Let's try taichi!
Join us as we try Eight Form Taichi and talk about fitness and exercise. What is your favorite way to exercise (mine was 16 ounce curls this weekend!)? What is good for you? Why do you think so? Do we really even want to exercise? Join us as we talk about this and many other things (in English!)
Thursday, October 2, Upstairs Classrooms
English Classes: 9:30-12:00: We are continuing to grow in our English skills. Now you are becoming familiar with your teachers and the other friends in your class. It is an important time because you want to become comfortable with each other so that you can easily share conversational English. Listen to your teachers' accents. Do they sound different than the friends around you? How do you suppose other people hear your accent?
absolutely: totally, without limits
biographies of Jesus: these four books of the Bible (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) are called the Gospels (good news)
tailgated: a party or picnic out of the back of your car or van before a sporting event.
handicap: a rule or system that levels the playing field, or gives advantages to players
go all out: make an extreme effort
2:45: two hours and forty five minutes
hoity toity: people who think they are better than other people (usually related to more money) and let everyone around them know it: (zamasu for short!)
comfortable with each other: familiar
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