There are so many fun things to do in our neck of the woods during these wonderful weather days.
It is National Roundabout Week! Where else could this be better celebrated than in Carmel (there are more in Carmel than any other city in the U.S.)! Join the fun starting at 4:00 Friday, September 20 with a Roundabout Midnight Party Old Meridian and Carmel Drive for adults 21 and older.
Roundabouts are great because they improve air quality, keep traffic moving, reduce serious accidents and save lives.
If you should get in a fender bender on a roundabout:
- Call the police: Keep your local non-emergency number handy, but you can always dial 911 where you will be routed to the correct dispatcher.
- Stay at the scene of the accident.
- Pull to the side where it is safe.
- Exchange information with the other driver.
- When you get home notify your insurance company so they can file proof of insurance with the police.
International Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30, Room 100.
In just three short verses (Mark 1: 9-11), Mark tells the story of the baptism of Jesus, who was at that time around 30 years old and was beginning his public ministry. He went to the Jordan river where John was preaching and practicing repentance-baptism. As John baptized Jesus, the Holy Spirit descended on Him as a dove. The voice of God the Father was heard from heaven, saying “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” What an amazing affirmation of Jesus' work!
We had a long and lively discussion about how different denominations practice baptism. In the end, we agreed that baptism is a gift from God, one of the many ways He shows us how much He loves us.~Jan Heimann
September 24: Join us as we continue to read and discuss the first chapter of the Gospel of Mark
International Friends: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30, Room 100
We had the famous swearing class. Don't expect for those words and actions to be written here! We talked about how words in different languages can sound very similar to swear words in other languages!
September 24: Let's go apple picking. Meet at the church to carpool/caravan. We will depart by 10:40. Or meet us at Tuttle Orchards: 5715 N 300 W, Greenfield, IN.
Conversation: Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00, Upstairs Classrooms
We had a nice time getting acquainted with each other. In true, conversational form, somehow we got on the subject of what words are used to describe different things in different areas of the United States. There is a test for that: Test to figure out what part of the USA you are from
September 25: Join us as we talk about everything under the sun.
English Classes: Thursdays, 9:30-11:30, Upstairs Classrooms
What a crazy day in our classes, for me. I had a new assistant. This Friend is under a year old. I discovered that classes pay more attention to my announcements when I have a baby! I had a great discussion with the Conversation class about straws, tap water, bags and more.
September 26: Join us as we continue our study.
English for Children: Thursdays, 9:30-11:30, Nurseries
Today our children learned about Johnnie Appleseed. He is a midwestern folk hero who is credited with planting apple trees. He walked through Indiana planting apple seeds to welcome settlers with apple trees. This short video tells his story. We tasted apples. Which taste better? Green? Red? Yellow?
September 26: We will wrap up our unit on apples by studying trees!
neck of the woods: our area or location, trees don't need to be included
roundabout: the first talks about the road; the second means approximate
handy: close or easily accessible
scene of the accident: where the accident happens
pull to the side: move your car off the road
exchange information: trade phone numbers, addresses, information, etc.
baptism: a ceremonial immersion in water, or application of water, as an initiatory rite or sacrament of the Christian churchrepentance-baptism: washing to show remorse
affirmation: agreeing with a statement
descended: come down
as a dove: in the form of
consecrate: set apart or dedicate to the service of God
substitute: a person or thing acting or serving in place of another
denomination: religious subgroup of a larger group (Roman Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Baptist are all Christian Churches because they all believe in the same God)
folk hero: a person greatly admired by people in a particular area
wrap up: activities that finish something
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