In order to be able to properly act out the story of the capture of the Ark of the Covenant by the Philistines, the Sunday School class this morning entailed a discussion of the ark and its contents and the beginning of the construction of the various pieces. With a combination of items from my recycling bin, the park, and the church, we are well on our way to having a veritable ark!
the golden jar of manna and Aaron's staff that budded
My first overnight guest came to stay with me this weekend! Studying abroad with Pepperdine University in Florence, she knows my relatives who live in California (in the town where my family also lived for a few years), and I know her relatives in Oklahoma. I am constantly amazed at how small the world is! One afternoon we spent a few hours in Verona, less than an hour away, and that town is now probably one of my three favorites in Italy!
In mid-February, the weather here in Vicenza began getting warmer! Who ever thought I would be excited about 50-degree temperatures? I am eagerly anticipating the full arrival of spring. In other exciting news, I finally have internet set up in my apartment!
My first overnight guest came to stay with me this weekend! Studying abroad with Pepperdine University in Florence, she knows my relatives who live in California (in the town where my family also lived for a few years), and I know her relatives in Oklahoma. I am constantly amazed at how small the world is! One afternoon we spent a few hours in Verona, less than an hour away, and that town is now probably one of my three favorites in Italy!
Verona: the Arena, the third largest Roman amphitheatre in Italy
Verona is the setting of Romeo and Juliet; here is Juliet's balcony
In mid-February, the weather here in Vicenza began getting warmer! Who ever thought I would be excited about 50-degree temperatures? I am eagerly anticipating the full arrival of spring. In other exciting news, I finally have internet set up in my apartment!
Lindsay, I love reading about all of the wonderful and creative ideas you have for your children's classes! I am so excited for you and everything you are doing! -Kensey
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