Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Sunday School Stories (gone awry) #1
I was designated the Sunday School teacher for the 6-8 year-old class over the winter. To make the class more interesting and to help the children remember the Bible story better, I would first read the story and then have the kids act it out.
Anyways...
The story of the day was: "The Parable of the Three Servants" (read Matthew 25:14-46).
After the story was read, I assigned each child a "position" or a role that they would have to play.
I had one child as the first servant, one as the second servant, one as the third servant, and one as the master
...our play was going well, (I even had the third servant go outdoors and bury his talent/coin in the church flower beds).
We finally got to the part of the story that goes like this: "His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed...and cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth."
We had discussed earlier in the lesson that the place with "weeping and gnashing of teeth" is Hell, and is a place that no one would want to go.
...anyways... The young girl that I had playing the role of the master goes up to the young boy who was playing the third servant.
Master: "Hello, I am back from my journey, I have come to see if you handled my money well/wisely while I was away."
Third Servant: "Oh, I was scared and I buried your money so that no one could find it"
Master: "Well, then, you can go to Hell!"
Me: !!!!!!!!! "That is actually not what he said (insert some rambling explanation here) ...and we should not say that to each other EVER!!!...
...so kids, what did we learn today?"
Anyways...
The story of the day was: "The Parable of the Three Servants" (read Matthew 25:14-46).
After the story was read, I assigned each child a "position" or a role that they would have to play.
I had one child as the first servant, one as the second servant, one as the third servant, and one as the master
...our play was going well, (I even had the third servant go outdoors and bury his talent/coin in the church flower beds).
We finally got to the part of the story that goes like this: "His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed...and cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth."
We had discussed earlier in the lesson that the place with "weeping and gnashing of teeth" is Hell, and is a place that no one would want to go.
...anyways... The young girl that I had playing the role of the master goes up to the young boy who was playing the third servant.
Master: "Hello, I am back from my journey, I have come to see if you handled my money well/wisely while I was away."
Third Servant: "Oh, I was scared and I buried your money so that no one could find it"
Master: "Well, then, you can go to Hell!"
Me: !!!!!!!!! "That is actually not what he said (insert some rambling explanation here) ...and we should not say that to each other EVER!!!...
...so kids, what did we learn today?"
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Too Much Homework
That moment when you have so much studying/homework to do... that you decide to take a nap instead.
...story of my life
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The Left-Armed Skill of Your Local Superhero
So it's Wednesday, Bible study night for our family and a couple other families from our church. After a wonderful night of studying the Bible, having fellowship with others, and playing a fun game of duck duck goose (ages 1-22), I headed home driving a minivan full of three energetic young'ins. (I was helping out a family from church). By the time the 30 minute drive was over, all three kiddos had fallen fast asleep in their seats. Score!!!
Anyways, as I parked the car and turned it off, the two older boys immediately awoke, unbuckled themselves and hopped out onto the driveway. I looked into the back seat and saw the 4 year-old fast asleep in his booster-seat, head drooping to his chest. His cuteness touched my heart, and I decided to carry him inside and gently place him in his bed.
Being that my right arm was full of bags/supplies, I skillfully unbuckled him with my left hand, and then with utmost precision and poise slung him over my left shoulder like a limp sack of potatoes. (Wait! did that make sense???! Oh, whatever... you get the point ;)
I got inside, (he was still asleep by the way), took off my shoes, and made it all the way into his bedroom without waking him. (and I was carrying him with my LEFT arm! I am so good).
Oh no! I had reached a dilemma! Little did I know, the room was shared by all three boys, and their were three beds to choose from. I placed all my bags and belongings on the desk, and turned to gaze at the beds, hoping, with all my heart, that this 4 year-old's bed was not the top bunk. (I am not trained in the skill of placing sleeping children in top bunks yet).
Anyways, I as I looked around the room studying the beds, I said to myself softly... "I wonder which one is his bed???"
Then, in my left ear, I heard a little voice say:
"That one's my bed"
ARE YOU SERIOUS! he was awake the WHOLE TIME!
...my left arm better not be sore tomorrow :/
Anyways, as I parked the car and turned it off, the two older boys immediately awoke, unbuckled themselves and hopped out onto the driveway. I looked into the back seat and saw the 4 year-old fast asleep in his booster-seat, head drooping to his chest. His cuteness touched my heart, and I decided to carry him inside and gently place him in his bed.
Being that my right arm was full of bags/supplies, I skillfully unbuckled him with my left hand, and then with utmost precision and poise slung him over my left shoulder like a limp sack of potatoes. (Wait! did that make sense???! Oh, whatever... you get the point ;)
I got inside, (he was still asleep by the way), took off my shoes, and made it all the way into his bedroom without waking him. (and I was carrying him with my LEFT arm! I am so good).
Oh no! I had reached a dilemma! Little did I know, the room was shared by all three boys, and their were three beds to choose from. I placed all my bags and belongings on the desk, and turned to gaze at the beds, hoping, with all my heart, that this 4 year-old's bed was not the top bunk. (I am not trained in the skill of placing sleeping children in top bunks yet).
Anyways, I as I looked around the room studying the beds, I said to myself softly... "I wonder which one is his bed???"
Then, in my left ear, I heard a little voice say:
"That one's my bed"
ARE YOU SERIOUS! he was awake the WHOLE TIME!
...my left arm better not be sore tomorrow :/
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
My Opinion: Pinterest
Rating: 21/10
"What! No! you can't, you can't do that. Nope, you cannot have that high of a rating for something."
-Well, let me tell you... yes I can... unfortunately, a new thing has overtaken my life, my thoughts, my activities. Pinterest.
"Oh so that explains why you haven't posted anything on your blogs, hu?"
-Shhhhhh no. that's not it at all (just kidding, it really is) and I'm sorry.
-OK, so lets get into the rating system and why I've rated this website: Pinterest, so highly.
Pinterest is like an online pinboard onto which you can "pin" or save anything you pretty much can find online. If you are looking for a recipe you can find it on Pinterest. If you are looking for new clothes, you can find cute ideas on Pinterest. If you want to do a craft, you can find ideas on Pinterest. If you need to plan a wedding, you can do it on Pinterest. If you want to laugh, go to the (Humor) section of Pinterest.
Pretty much, Pinterest is a huge time waster, and incredibly addictive, but it makes you happy, creative, crafty, inspires you to be skinny and cook a lot all at the same time!
Some people say that Pinterest was created by the men so that their wives start cooking more, cleaning, decorating the house, and workout a whole lot. I may just believe that to be true. But don't lose hope men... there are hundreds upon hundreds of things for the men to look at and do on Pinterest, such as... oh I don't know, nevermind.
Anyways, I suggest you all go make yourself a Pinterest account, and follow me:
http://pinterest.com/mschristinajoy
I have a lot of fun things I've pinned, and promise that you can receive your daily amount of entertainment from following me (just check out my: True Story board, and My Life In Words board)
Have fun!!! Happy Pinning :)
Ps. If you have any questions about Pinterest or how to use it, comment below, and I'll try to answer.
"What! No! you can't, you can't do that. Nope, you cannot have that high of a rating for something."
-Well, let me tell you... yes I can... unfortunately, a new thing has overtaken my life, my thoughts, my activities. Pinterest.
"Oh so that explains why you haven't posted anything on your blogs, hu?"
-Shhhhhh no. that's not it at all (just kidding, it really is) and I'm sorry.
-OK, so lets get into the rating system and why I've rated this website: Pinterest, so highly.
Pinterest is like an online pinboard onto which you can "pin" or save anything you pretty much can find online. If you are looking for a recipe you can find it on Pinterest. If you are looking for new clothes, you can find cute ideas on Pinterest. If you want to do a craft, you can find ideas on Pinterest. If you need to plan a wedding, you can do it on Pinterest. If you want to laugh, go to the (Humor) section of Pinterest.
Pretty much, Pinterest is a huge time waster, and incredibly addictive, but it makes you happy, creative, crafty, inspires you to be skinny and cook a lot all at the same time!
Some people say that Pinterest was created by the men so that their wives start cooking more, cleaning, decorating the house, and workout a whole lot. I may just believe that to be true. But don't lose hope men... there are hundreds upon hundreds of things for the men to look at and do on Pinterest, such as... oh I don't know, nevermind.
Anyways, I suggest you all go make yourself a Pinterest account, and follow me:
http://pinterest.com/mschristinajoy
I have a lot of fun things I've pinned, and promise that you can receive your daily amount of entertainment from following me (just check out my: True Story board, and My Life In Words board)
Have fun!!! Happy Pinning :)
Ps. If you have any questions about Pinterest or how to use it, comment below, and I'll try to answer.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
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