I hope you have some great plans for the weekend. I am sure that many of you are wrapping up your costumes for Halloween. The weather looks like it will be fabulous. The meteorologists are going crazy over their forecasts. Everyone should be happy!
International Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 in room 100
This week we discussed Acts 4:23-31. Once they were released from jail, Peter and John went back to the group of believers and reported everything that had happened. Faced with religious and political adversaries, they prayed that God would grant them the power to speak boldly about Jesus and to perform miracles in His name. They praised God that He used the conspiracies of Herod, Pontius Pilate, and the Jewish leaders to advance His plan of salvation for all people through the death and resurrection of Jesus. When we are distressed by events in this world that seem to be evil and chaotic, we need to remember that God is in control and that He has promised to be with us always. May we also speak boldly of what Jesus has done for us!
November 1: Let's begin Acts 5.
International Friends: Tuesdays, 10:30-12:00 in room 100
We carved pumpkins into Jack o Lanterns and roasted our pumpkin seeds. To help preserve your pumpkins, be sure to give them a good spritz of bleach water on the inside. This will keep the mold and bugs from growing.
To roast pumpkin seeds, simply clean off the major goo. You can wash them and drain them. Debi shared that she leaves some of the pumpkin meat on them for the extra flavor (We tried this, and it was nice). You can toss the seeds in oil and your favorite seasonings or simply spread them on a sheet and sprinkle with a little salt. Toast them in the oven at 300 degrees for 20 minutes or until browned to your taste. We tried tandoori seasoning this year. Other options are: cinnamon sugar, taco seasoning, chinese five spice, garlic salt, or any other seasoning mixes.
This is a simple, healthy treat that is enjoyed in many countries. In the middle east, they simply wash and then spread seeds to dry (they use pumpkin and other squash and melon seeds) and then save them in a jar or other airtight container and toast in a pan on the stove throughout the year. Some people don't eat the shells, but use their teeth to crack the shells and then eat out the meat.
Join us as we make this very traditional American treat. Debi and I will bring other homemade classic cookies for you to sample.
Conversation: Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00 in the first classroom on the right upstairs
Jane caught us up on her visit to her family. As usual, our conversation turned to food (this is probably since it is around supper time).
November 2: Join us as we plan ahead!
English Classes: Thursdays, 9:30-12:00 in the upstairs classrooms
I heard some great conversations about Halloween in the United States. This informal holiday used to be only for children, but has become a very popular holiday for all ages. Everyone loves dressing up and getting together for fun. Since Halloween falls on a Monday this year, we get to celebrate all weekend with parties, parades and fun runs. We can have three days of fun!
November 3: Classes continue. New students are always welcome!
wrapping up: finishing
meteorologists: the scientists on tv news that report and predict the weather
going crazy: excited
forecasts: predictions
adversaries: enemies, opponents
conspiracies: plots and evil plans
give them a good spritz: spray generously
major goo: goo is a sticky mess. In this case, major goo means to clean off most of the mess, but don't worry about washing them thoroughly
meat: the flesh or edible part of the pumpkin
to your taste: how you like to eat something
airtight container: a container that seals the air in
our conversation turned to: our topic changed to the new topic
homemade: made with love and care at someone's home to share with friends and family
classic: traditional, old style
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