a change of pace

I love with each new semester there is a new pace. I have changed pace at school and at home. I feel it the most at school. Each morning we have a new routine which has made the students intentionally say hello and gets them learning at the same time. This semester I have each of my students say good morning to two classmates everyday the catch is each time it is said in a different way. For instance one morning we gave hi fives and said good morning, another morning we said hello in French. Today we did it in Twee. After that we looked at events that happened on that day in history which brings up a lot of discussion depending on what the events are. Then my favorite part is having class devotion. This year I have brought a book back by Ruth Graham which read every morning and what is amazing about this is this year the Graham's are coming to Ghana for a conference and so my students are putting them together. Then we pray for our class then jump right into Bible. I love starting my morning out with Bible. For me its even a more of an encouragement because I do my devotions when I wake up and then get a reminder everyday in class with my students.

I dont know how many of you get to teach a Bible class, or sunday school, or VBS, or some kids class but I think everyone should try it. You end up learning to see the Bible through a child's eyes and the simplicity they see it with. You really do get a look at faith like a child in the true sense.

May God give you a change of pace out of your everyday routine and duties. When it happens you enjoy the little things God gives you even when you don't realize it. I encourage you to continue to be a peculiar person for Christ.

Prayer Request:

Pray for Nigeria and all the controversy there between the christians and muslims. They are are brothers and sisters in Christ.

THis week we have spiritual Emphasis Week so the students have chapel everyday.

Next week we have anti bullying week. Pray that we go about this in the right way with our students as it can be a very sensitive matter for some kids.

continue to pray for our new school and the building!

Pray for relationships that I am making and keeping ones I already have.