Good evening, Friends.
I am very excited about all of the great things we did this past week. First of all, thank you to Officer Morris from the Carmel Police Department for coming to talk to us during Thursday English Classes to answer our questions and to tell us about how to handle specific situations. He gave us great information about what to do during traffic stops and what to expect. He informed us about the dangers of using our phones while driving as well as talked about the usual mistakes people make when driving. One huge impression to remember is that every action a police officer takes is to protect us and keep us safe. Don't ever hesitate to call the police when you need help.
Akemi dropped by some slices of her cheese cakes. A few of us were able to sample. You can order them directly from her (http://myungmiusa.wix.com/tokyocheesecake#!about_us/c1se). You can buy them at Racias Creative Cakes (328 West Main Street, Carmel). Beginning this Saturday, she will be at the Fisher's Farmers' Market 11601 Municipal Drive in Fishers.
International Friends met at the church on Tuesday and we made pinatas for our Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Pinatas are paper mache shapes that are filled with treats and small prizes. To play, children are blindfolded and then swing at the pinata with a bat to break it so the treats can be grabbed by the party goers. Lupita explained that much like St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo isn't a big holiday in Mexico. It is an American-made excuse to celebrate.
We read John 8:31-41 at International Bible Study. Jesus teaches, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. (verses 31-32)." This is a powerful message of hope and joy.
May 5
International Bible Study, 9:00-10:30, room 100: Let's read John 8:42-59 and learn the rest of the lesson about freedom.
International Friends, 10:30-12:00: Let's celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Join us at the church to drive to Mexico City Grill, 11653 Fishers Station Drive in Fishers (in strip mall on the northeast corner of 116th Street and Allisonville Roads, by the Goodwill).
May 6, Conversation, 4:30-6:00: Let's have some casual conversation led by Kristina.
May 7, English Classes, 9:30-12:00: Let's have our annual pizza party! Save your appetite for our traditional pizza party!
Have a lovely weekend and don't forget to enjoy all of the fun around Indianapolis! It's a great time to get out and enjoy all the city has to offer!
Carolyn
impression: a feeling or opinion not based on any particular fact.
dropped by: when someone stops for a short visit without warning without warning for a short visit
sample: a small taste
grabbed: snatched, eagerly taken
party goers: people at a party
will be a the...: "will be at" is future tense telling where something will occur
that much like: is similar
verses: lines in a written work such as a poem or song. They are counted.
strip mall: also a shopping plaza or shopping center where restaurants and stores share a parking lot and all are open air
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Meet for International Friends at the Church on Tuesday
Conner Prairie isn't open this coming Tuesday!
We will meet at the church. Be ready for some lively conversation!
We will meet at the church. Be ready for some lively conversation!
Friday, April 24, 2015
Three More Weeks! Can you believe it?
Hello Friends,
Only three more weeks left to our meetings this year. Can you believe it? This year has flown by! I have had a great time with all of you this year.
If you haven't done so, please register to receive our updates and check our other pages (schedules, about us, etc.) for information about our offerings over the summer and for our program beginning in the fall.
indyinternationalfriends.blogspot.com
Also, we have a public Facebook page for quick, current information: https://www.facebook.com/indyinternationalfriends?fref=ts
Tuesday at International Bible Study we read John 8:12-30. Jesus teaches so much here in very few words. He predicts His death and he explains why these things must happen. Jesus tells the people that He is not here to pass judgement but is here to teach and do what God sent Him to do and that Jesus always does what pleases God.
At International Friends on Tuesday, Kathy introduced us to some delicious and easy snacks: Ants on a log, puppy chow and pigs in a blanket. This was so much fun!
April 28:
International Bible Study, 9:00-10:30: Let's read John 8:31-47
International Friends, 10:30-12:00: Let's go to Conner Prairie and ride the balloon.
We will try this again! Rain date: May 12 (because we won't need it if we plan it!).
Meet us there: 13400 Allisonville Road or meet at church at 10:30.
Park Entry: $12 Adults, $9 ages 2-12
Balloon Voyage: $15 per person (print for a $3 discount coupon)
April 29:
Conversation, 4:30-6:00: Meet with us for informal conversation and slang fun. Upstairs classroom.
April 30:
English Classes, 9:30-12:00: Our classes will meet. Officer Morris from Fishers will join us to talk about how to have conversations with our police officers and about general procedures for traffic stops in the United States.
Please sign up for our Updates! Please check out our pages! I don't want you to miss anything we have to offer!
Carolyn
flown by: idiom meaning happened quickly. Flown is a past form of fly and is always used with have or has.
Only three more weeks left to our meetings this year. Can you believe it? This year has flown by! I have had a great time with all of you this year.
If you haven't done so, please register to receive our updates and check our other pages (schedules, about us, etc.) for information about our offerings over the summer and for our program beginning in the fall.
indyinternationalfriends.blogspot.com
Also, we have a public Facebook page for quick, current information: https://www.facebook.com/indyinternationalfriends?fref=ts
Tuesday at International Bible Study we read John 8:12-30. Jesus teaches so much here in very few words. He predicts His death and he explains why these things must happen. Jesus tells the people that He is not here to pass judgement but is here to teach and do what God sent Him to do and that Jesus always does what pleases God.
At International Friends on Tuesday, Kathy introduced us to some delicious and easy snacks: Ants on a log, puppy chow and pigs in a blanket. This was so much fun!
April 28:
International Bible Study, 9:00-10:30: Let's read John 8:31-47
International Friends, 10:30-12:00: Let's go to Conner Prairie and ride the balloon.
We will try this again! Rain date: May 12 (because we won't need it if we plan it!).
Meet us there: 13400 Allisonville Road or meet at church at 10:30.
Park Entry: $12 Adults, $9 ages 2-12
Balloon Voyage: $15 per person (print for a $3 discount coupon)
April 29:
Conversation, 4:30-6:00: Meet with us for informal conversation and slang fun. Upstairs classroom.
April 30:
English Classes, 9:30-12:00: Our classes will meet. Officer Morris from Fishers will join us to talk about how to have conversations with our police officers and about general procedures for traffic stops in the United States.
Please sign up for our Updates! Please check out our pages! I don't want you to miss anything we have to offer!
Carolyn
flown by: idiom meaning happened quickly. Flown is a past form of fly and is always used with have or has.
Monday, April 20, 2015
I'm Late!
Hello, Friends,
I'm sorry for the late Update. This was a busy week and even busier weekend. It seems like we get the busiest when the weather turns nice! The flowering trees are beautiful right now. It seems like everything is blooming at the same time. Here is a quick update for next week!
Carolyn
April 21,
International Bible Study, 9:00-10:30: Let's read John 8
International Friends, 10:30-12:00: Let's make fun snacks with fun names.
Join Kathy as she leads us in making fun snacks that have unusual names: ants on a log, puppy chow...what unusual names do you have for dishes in your home language?
April 22
Conversation, 4:40-6:00
Kristina will be leading the class.
April 23
English Classes, 9:30-12:00
Join us for class. The weather is beautiful and you have no excuse, unless it is that the weather is beautiful.
busy, busier, busiest: There is so much to notice here. The less time you have more letters you get in this word! Y changes it I and then the -er (indicates more) or -est (indicating most) is added to the end of the word.
I'm sorry for the late Update. This was a busy week and even busier weekend. It seems like we get the busiest when the weather turns nice! The flowering trees are beautiful right now. It seems like everything is blooming at the same time. Here is a quick update for next week!
Carolyn
April 21,
International Bible Study, 9:00-10:30: Let's read John 8
International Friends, 10:30-12:00: Let's make fun snacks with fun names.
Join Kathy as she leads us in making fun snacks that have unusual names: ants on a log, puppy chow...what unusual names do you have for dishes in your home language?
April 22
Conversation, 4:40-6:00
Kristina will be leading the class.
April 23
English Classes, 9:30-12:00
Join us for class. The weather is beautiful and you have no excuse, unless it is that the weather is beautiful.
busy, busier, busiest: There is so much to notice here. The less time you have more letters you get in this word! Y changes it I and then the -er (indicates more) or -est (indicating most) is added to the end of the word.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Have a great spring break!
Dear Friends,
It looks like April is living up to its reputation: April showers bring May flowers. We saw our first thunderstorms of spring today. This was a very nice break from the snow.
Final Four is in full swing this weekend. Yes, there will be great games of basketball played, but there will also be free concerts and fun activities. Don't miss it! Check out the schedule.
Tomorrow is Good Friday (the day that Jesus was put to death). Most Christian churches will have services to remember this day. Please feel free to attend a service. Carmel Lutheran has services at 12:00, 6:45 (contemporary), and 7:00 (tenebrae). Easter Sunday celebrates Jesus raising from the dead. Easter and Christmas are the most highly attended Christian church celebrations. Carmel Lutheran has services Saturday and Sunday. Please check the schedule. There is also a pancake breakfast from 7-11:00 in the gym.
Tuesday at International Bible study we read the story of the last supper Jesus had with His disciples. This is significant because He replaces the old practices with a new practice. Jesus is arrested. His message is a message of love and care for people throughout. Read and listen to His words and lessons surrounding the story in John 13-19.
At International Friends we dyed Easter Eggs and talked about Easter traditions. Thank you Kathy for telling us about the Easter Lily. Congratulations Mayumi for winning the lily in the drawing
At Wednesday conversation we finished (or almost finished) panorama sugar eggs. It was fun to see the creative work of everyone.
It was great to see so many people in English classes on Thursday. I had a great time hearing your stories and catching up with everyone.
I hope that everyone has a great Spring break this next week and I am looking forward to seeing everyone April 14, 15 and 16.
Be safe and have a Happy Easter.
Carolyn
Tenebrae: Latin for darkness, the story
It looks like April is living up to its reputation: April showers bring May flowers. We saw our first thunderstorms of spring today. This was a very nice break from the snow.
Final Four is in full swing this weekend. Yes, there will be great games of basketball played, but there will also be free concerts and fun activities. Don't miss it! Check out the schedule.
Tomorrow is Good Friday (the day that Jesus was put to death). Most Christian churches will have services to remember this day. Please feel free to attend a service. Carmel Lutheran has services at 12:00, 6:45 (contemporary), and 7:00 (tenebrae). Easter Sunday celebrates Jesus raising from the dead. Easter and Christmas are the most highly attended Christian church celebrations. Carmel Lutheran has services Saturday and Sunday. Please check the schedule. There is also a pancake breakfast from 7-11:00 in the gym.
Tuesday at International Bible study we read the story of the last supper Jesus had with His disciples. This is significant because He replaces the old practices with a new practice. Jesus is arrested. His message is a message of love and care for people throughout. Read and listen to His words and lessons surrounding the story in John 13-19.
At International Friends we dyed Easter Eggs and talked about Easter traditions. Thank you Kathy for telling us about the Easter Lily. Congratulations Mayumi for winning the lily in the drawing
At Wednesday conversation we finished (or almost finished) panorama sugar eggs. It was fun to see the creative work of everyone.
It was great to see so many people in English classes on Thursday. I had a great time hearing your stories and catching up with everyone.
I hope that everyone has a great Spring break this next week and I am looking forward to seeing everyone April 14, 15 and 16.
Be safe and have a Happy Easter.
Carolyn
Tenebrae: Latin for darkness, the story
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