As we go into this holiday season there are warnings for gatherings. Non-essential meetings are moving to Zoom or other platforms. We are being encouraged not to travel or gather together over the holidays. Things change. Individually and as a community we here at International Friends are always experiencing and building new traditions. We have hosted wonderful gathering for Thanksgiving over the many years of International Friends. Usually we meet and learn to cook dishes and prepare a turkey. Then we pitch-in and feast on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday before Thanksgiving. This year we are cooking solo (and prepping on Zoom on Tuesday).
Since coming to the United States, many of you experience Halloween American Style. Even this year with its restrictions, we had a great time. I am sure Thanksgiving and Christmas will be no different. As human beings, we can find joy and still touch base with each other. We can adapt!
Class and Meeting Schedule
We will not be meeting: November 18, 23, 24 through 27
Join us via Zoom to talk about and learn to prepare traditional American Thanksgiving dishes, Tuesday, November 24, 10:30-12:00
English Fun
Aphorisms and idioms can be trouble when learning a new language or culture. I took a really fun class through the Arts Center in Carmel and learned how to and collaborated on writing a song. We decided to use common sayings and cultural trends (velvet pants are hot right now with the youngsters).
American Sign Language: Monday, 5:30-6:30
We continue to cover vocabulary. We learned about the context of this language. Since it it physical and visual there are common physical "zones" that inform what is being communicated. Facial expressions , gestures and attitude are important in communicating in all languages, but in ASL attitude and expressions are the "words".
August 16: Meet us as we explore this fascinating language and culture.
International Bible Study: Tuesday, 9:30-10:30
We discussed Jesus’ baptism. This major event in Jesus’ life is told in all the Gospels in varying levels of detail.
- Revelation: All three members of the Triune God are present in the same time and place.
- Righteousness: Jesus has no sins to repent. In Matthew Jesus asks John to be baptized (against John's objections) because it is morally right and justifiable. Jesus is blameless. God the Father and the Holy Spirit confirm.
November 17: We will continue with Luke 4. Jesus goes into the desert and is tempted by the devil.
International Friends: Tuesday, 10:30-12:00
We learned to make a delicious Japanese lunch of Miso Soup and rice balls. There were some new ingredients for us to find at our grocery stores.
November 17: Let's meet to talk about Thanksgiving plans, dishes and preparation.
No comments:
Post a Comment