Let's Train for Thanksgiving

Good Morning, Friends.

I am excited to be training for Thanksgiving with you this week! We are going to practice our feasting skills this week.

I also got to lead some classes on Wednesday and Thursday. We got off on the subject of the meaning behind people's names. We talked about the meanings behind our names. I love that the Asian names have particular written Chinese characters that both describe the sound but also convey a meaning. This is a beautiful way to encourage our children. In the United States, children can be named for a family member or a good friend. A trend lately is to either make up a name that is similar to an existing name or to create a new name with a new spelling. Parents are trying to give their children a unique gift.

This was a very interesting note to write to you. The vocabulary words function on multiple levels in the context of the sentences. It is not often that this happens. I love a good pun!

International Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:00-10:30, room 100
We read Luke 5:1-11 and cross referenced these passages with the calling of the disciples with other books in the Bible. Jesus invites fishermen to follow Him and to become teachers in His footsteps, but first He demonstrates how He will make them successful: he tells them to cast their nets over the side and they catch so many fish that the nets are breaking and the boats begin to sink! When God calls us we can be sure He will prepare us for all things and will provide for us in every situation!

Tuesday, November 17: Let's read Luke 5:1-16

International Friends: Tuesdays, 10:30-12:00, room 100
This past week we shared the history of Thanksgiving and chatted.

Tuesday, November 17: LET'S FEAST
We will set the tables beginning at 10:15.
Turkey and other dish preparation will begin around 10:30 in the small kitchen.
Then, let's eat!

Don't forget to get me your

Conversation: Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00, upstairs classroom
We had a very interesting conversation about names and trends in naming. Have you ever noticed that people with the same name often have a similar character? When I was growing up it seemed like all of the boys named Brian were mean, the boys named David were smart, the girls named Kathy were pretty and popular...

We talked about where we live and how we found our homes in Indiana. There was a brief discussion about drugs in High Schools. Our schools here on the North side of Indy generally do not have a drug problem. Yes, you can obtain drugs if you try hard enough, but that is the case in any community. You can always find a way to do something illegal and hurtful if you want.

November 18: Please read Unit 8
Elizabeth will continue to treat us in her language of love: food. This week she promised to bring a traditional Colombian dish. I wonder what it will be?

English Classes: Thursdays, 9:30-12:00
I enjoyed visiting all of your classes this weekend to share announcements and conversation with you.

November 19: Butterbraid delivery
Pick up your butterbraid order on Thursday. Make your checks out to Joette Morris or pay cash. Most braids cost $13 each with the exception of the Double Chocolate that cost $14.
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practice: an exercise you repeat to be able to perform something well
skills: abilities to do something well
particular: a specific thing that singles out something above all others
character: letter, number or symbol in written language, this word can also mean the mental and moral qualities of a person, this word can also mean a person in a play or book (words are so interesting because for this topic, character is the perfect word on all levels)
unique: not usual, one of a kind
cross referenced: check other sources to confirm or add to source information
passages: phrases in a book; this can also mean halls in a building or transitions in your life
in His footsteps: to take on a task and perform it as a previous
treat: I am using this word as a pun here: it means both providing a delicious snack as well a behavior or action
language of love: how you show your care for others