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Week of April 20 to 24

It's Going to Be a Busy Few Weeks: As we head into a very full few weeks, I appreciate your partnership and patience as we navigate all these exciting events together. If any questions pop up about specific dates or times, please don't hesitate to reach out. We make a great team—we've got this! What We Learned this Week: Bible:   It has been a high-stakes week in Bible as we wrapped up Unit 13 . The students have been captivated by how God used the prophet Elisha to protect His people, even in the midst of war and famine. Weekly Highlights : Unsuccessful Raids & Blinded Armies : We learned how Elisha’s God-given insight thwarted Aram’s raids on Israel. In a remarkable turn of events, an entire army sent to capture Elisha was blinded and led right into the heart of Samaria. Rather than meeting them with violence, Elisha showed God’s mercy by feeding them and sending them home! From Famine to Feast : We discussed the desperate situation in Samaria during the siege and E...

Week of April 13 to 17

What We Learned this Week: Bible:   This week, we dove into the life and miracles of the prophet Elisha. These stories have been a wonderful reminder that God is present in every detail of our lives, no matter how large or small. Key Highlights from our Lessons : Miracles of Provision : We learned how Elisha made a poisoned stew pure and used a small offering of bread to feed 100 people. Much like the miracles of Jesus, these events showed the students God's immense care and power to provide. Faith Beyond Borders : We discussed the story of the young captive girl from Israel who showed great courage by telling her master, Naaman, about Elisha's power. After Naaman was cured of leprosy, he proclaimed that the God of Israel is the only true God! A God of the Details : The students especially loved the story of the "floating axhead." It taught us that God cares about the seemingly unimportant details of our daily lives, like a borrowed tool falling into the water. Int...

Week of March 30 to April 2

What We Learned this Week: Bible:   This week, our classroom followed the footsteps of Jesus through the most significant week in history. We took a quiet, reflective journey through the events of Holy Week , helping the students understand the depth of God’s love for us. Key Highlights: Walking Through Holy Week: We spent time each day discussing the specific events leading up to the crucifixion. The students showed incredible maturity as we reflected on Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and what that means for each of us personally. The Victory of the Empty Tomb: Our sorrow turned to celebration as we discovered the greatest news of all—the tomb is empty! We rejoiced in the truth that "He is not here; He has risen!" and discussed Jesus’ ultimate victory over death. Personal Reflection Mini-Books: To process these big ideas, each student created a Holy Week Mini-Book . They used these to record their own thoughts, prayers, and reflections on each day's events. Math:   Ou...