Let the Kindness Continue....

Hi 3rd Graders!  I heard so many great stories on Sunday about the Random Acts of Kindness that you are performing...let's see how many more acts you can pass on to your family, friends, and especially, those who need your kindness.  Have a great week...Mrs. Hull

Random Acts of Kindness...What did you do this week?

A random act of kindness is a selfless act performed by a person or persons wishing to either assist or cheer up an individual or in some case even an animal.   Do a random act of kindness this week and hit the "comment" button and tell me what you did.  For every comment, you will get your name in the "Diving Deeper" jar.  Let's make this an ongoing activity!

What a class of brainiacs!

With a rainy start to Sunday, I was so glad to see all of your bright faces in our classroom!  Not only do you have bright faces, but you have active and busy minds.  What a fun combination!  We whizzed through the Bible verse Wheel of Fortune activity, read the beginning of Joseph's story in Genesis 37, and then practiced Bible work by looking up verses that had names for Jesus.  You can see by the "wordle" all of the names you found.  Did you realize that Jesus had so many names that give us a bigger picture of who He is?

On Sunday, be sure you bring a permission slip if you haven't already done so.  We will be going to Madison School to brighten up their outdoor areas by picking up trash and pulling weeds...you even get to wear work clothes to church!  I look forward to seeing you again...have a good week and try to think of ways to be kind to those you meet...Mrs. Hull

Diving into the Bible

What started as a difficult task (looking up verses in the Bible), became easier as we practiced.  You did such a great job, helping each other and being patient learning a new skill.  Soon you will be whizzes at finding verses, stories, and favorite passages in God's Word.

Since many of you are having a difficult time finding the Question of the Week on this blog, beginning next week, a note with the week's question will be available for you to take home and return with the answer.  With a new month, hopefully the Diving Deeper jar will fill up.  See you soon...Mrs. Hull

What a busy classroom!

Hi 3rd Graders -

          It was so good to see you yesterday!  I am so lucky to have such smart kiddos in my class who are eager to learn about the Bible and who care about each other.  Yesterday we talked about the Bible being divided into two parts - Old Testament (OT) and New Testament (NT).  The OT tell us about God working in the lives of people before Jesus was born, and the NT tell us about the times when Jesus lived and what happened after his death.  We also learned that there are 66 books in the Bible - 39 in the OT and 27 in the NT.

          The question of the week will let you practice looking up a verse in the Bible.  Remember: the book comes first, then the chapter, and then the verse.  Good luck to you.  I hope we have lots of answers in the Diving Deeper jar.  We will have our drawing from the jar next week.  If you have a winning answer, you will get to pick out of the treasure box even if you are not at Sunday School the week of the drawing.

           Many of you had questions as to how to leave a comment on the blog.  Click on the "comment" under the entry you want to respond to.  When it takes you to the next page...type in your comment...be sure to put your name on your comment so I can respond to you.  The problem seems to be when it says that you have to leave your google name account...pick another choice...Click on Name/URL and just put in your name, you don't need an URL...hope it works as I want to hear from you.

Have a great week, and I'll see you on Sunday...Mrs. Hull

What a gift!

This Sunday's big event was receiving Bibles from the congregation.  What a wonderful gift!  We personalized the covers and will learn to use them over the next few weeks.  Next week, the actual learning begins...finding the Old and New Testaments, reading passages, finding verses, and becoming tuned in to what God has to say to us.

Be sure to look at and answer "The question of the week..." on the right hand side of the page.  There will be a new question each week.  Also feel free to leave me any questions or comments you might have, and I will try to post an answer.  It was fun seeing you today and know that our learning will be sprinkled with fun.  See you next week...Mrs. Hull

Hi 3rd Graders -

I am sitting in the Phoenix airport waiting to board a plane to Chicago and then on to Moline.  I am wondering how your first day of Sunday School has gone.  I hope you are happy and want to come back next week.  Were you able to figure out the Wheel of Fortune puzzle on the blackboard?  This will be a key verse this year as you become more acquainted with the Bible.  You will receive your own Bible next week with much thanks to our St. Paul's congregation!  You will be leaving your Bible at church so we can use them during our Sunday morning classes and will take them home in January when the Bibles are dedicated and received at the morning worship service.  My plane is getting ready to board so I must shut down my computer...know that I am thinking about you today and this week and look forward to meeting you on the 14th!