Happy Thanksgiving

WINTER BREAK!

It has been a little over two weeks since my last post. Why? We have been working so hard trying to get our school work done so that we can take our winter break (Nov-Dec). We do not take a summer break because it is just too darn hot to go outside so we do school. It was a little rough but we got it done. Hopefully, I will be posting more regularly now.

Eric the Circle

Physics based drawing game featuring Eric the Circle. Use Mouse to Draw/Erase. Arrow Keys to move

Eric the Circle

Scripture Memorization

I have a very hard time memorizing Scripture. I think it has to do with age. :-) I saw this system and I thought I would try it out and see if it would work. If you have used it, let me know what you think.

Scripture Memory System

What my girls did in AHG on October 18?

The Explorers are getting ready for a fashion show next week. The fashion show will satisfy a requirement for their My Style badge. Curly decided what year she was going to represent. The peasant look of the 70's. Hopefully, I will be able to get pictures next week.

Tenderhearts finished their Joining Award lapbooks. This is important because new AHG have to complete the Joining Award before the can receive any other badges. This award is to help them get to know what it means to be an American Heritage Girls. Once they have received this award, they can start earning other badges. Once they earn the Joining Award, they do not have to repeat it, in the future.

I would like to thank the AHG member who made this available for all the troops to use. 

Angel got her Joining Award last year but have a fun time making the lapbook.

We added the picture on the cover and talked about the AHG Mission Statement (Satisfied Requirement #6)

The left flap has information about flag etiquette.

This satisfied requirement #8. I also added a picture of the Joining Award Patch.

The center section had the history of AHG and the Oath. 

I added a little informational sheet on the requirements to be a Tenderheart.

History of AHG satisified requirement #9.

The girls had to memorize the Oath to satisfy requirement #1.

This allowed us to learn the AHG Salute and Sign and when to use them. Satisfied requirement #3 and #4.

 We talked about each section of the creed.

 The inside right hand flap was the AHG Creed. (Satisfied Requirement #2)

Wrote a Scripture reference on the inside (these are in the handbook on page 16-17).

I think the girls had a good time making this. It reinforced the information to the girls that already have their Joining Award, as well as helping the other girls earn this badge.

Kids of Courage

 Kids of Courage

What is Kids of Courage?
The Voice of the Martyrs publishes Kids of Courage (formerly LINK) materials for children 5 to 13 so that families and schools can include children in learning about and serving the persecuted church. Kids of Courage publications are committed to:

1. Educating students about courageous Christians and countries that restrict Christian worship.
2. Encouraging students toward greater spiritual growth by giving them examples of those who are risking all for Christ.
3. Providing practical opportunities for students to pray for and aid today’s heroes of the faith.

What is The Voice of the Martyrs?
Richard Wurmbrand, a pastor in Communist Romania, was imprisoned for a total of 14 years because of his Christian activities. When his wife, Sabina, was also imprisoned for three years, their 11-year-old son, Mihai, was left alone to take care of himself. A few kind Christians helped him.
After Pastor Wurmbrand and Sabina were released and left Romania, they started a ministry in 1967 to inform Christians about the needs of their persecuted brothers and sisters around the world, and to help persecuted Christians and their families. The ministry, Jesus to the Communist World, was later renamed The Voice of the Martyrs. Today VOM works in more than 50 countries through its International Christian Association of mission offices.
What Kids of Courage resources are available?

• The Kids of Courage quarterly newsletter was launched in 1996 to inform children about Christians who stand firm in their faith even when it isn’t easy. The testimonies of struggling believers have strengthened the faith of thousands of kids and families. Selected issues are available on www.kidsofcouragemag.com.
• Bold Believers activity books include 40+ pages of stories, photos, activities, and cultural information about one topic or country. Many of the books are available for free download at www.kidsofcourage.com, or for purchase at www.vombooks.com.
• The www.kidsofcourage.com website supplements The Voice of the Martyrs newsletters with activities and stories related to recent information in VOM publications, plus additional material for children, parents, and teachers.
• The VOM bookstore features other resources for families and children.
• The Kids of Courage VBS curriculum introduces students to real Kids of Courage at risk for their faith today in five countries: China, Egypt, Nigeria, North Korea, and India. Students learn how bold believers around the world live, worship, and play. The lessons teach children how to pray for those who risk everything for their faith, and how to become Kids of Courage themselves. They learn that Kids of Courage: Trust God, Get Prepared, Remember Persecuted Christians, Forgive Others, and Witness Boldly. For more information and samples, visit www.kidsofcouragevbs.com.

Aren’t children too young to learn about such sensitive topics?
Kids of Courage materials convey the struggles endured by persecuted Christians without including graphic descriptions or photos, or age-inappropriate concepts. Nevertheless, parents and teachers are encouraged to preview the materials before sharing them with their own children, as they know their children best.

Feedback received from parents, teachers, and children since the children’s newsletter started in 1996 has indicated that Kids of Courage materials are educating and encouraging children in appropriate ways. Additional feedback about any of the materials is welcome.

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