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Christian Home Educators of Laurens County
November 2006
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Homeschool Kid - Daddy and King Neb
By: Beka Joy (Pearl) Anast
Daddy's drooling and carpet-grazing depiction of King Neb, changed into a beast, is so impressive that even three-year-old Joe is convinced of value of being thankful and ascribing God the glory that is due Him.
As I pass by Joe and Rysha’s bedroom every evening, I see their Daddy standing in the semi-darkness between the two twin beds. Sometimes he is crouched down like a prowling lion; other times he stands like a giant with a spear in his hand. Or, he can be seen kneeling with an arched back and hands upraised toward the sky. I see two little faces, eyes wide with wonder, peering out over the top of the covers. They’ve seen Daddy reenact so many Bible stories, you’d think they’d be tired of them. But the day isn’t complete without the spectacular finale of Daddy’s Bible story. And, I must confess, I sometimes hover in the darkness of the hallway, caught in the excitement of the story, and unable to go to bed until I hear the end.
The all-time favorite is about King Nebuchadnezzar, the greatest king on the earth since David and Solomon. God even told him so. But foolish Neb forgot who made him great, and took to himself the glory that belonged to God alone. Daddy’s drooling and carpet-grazing depiction of King Neb, changed into a beast, is so impressive that even three-year-old Joe is convinced of the value of being thankful and ascribing to God the glory that is due Him.
The stories about Peter, Paul, John, and Luke in the Acts of the Apostles have started a regular occurrence of Joe standing on the back of the sofa with his arms outstretched, preaching to a wide-eyed Rysha (18 months old), who shouts unintelligible encouragement from her designated spot as his audience.
There is nothing somber or religious about “family devotions” in our house. Daddy’s Bible stories have given our children a healthy appreciation for God’s sense of humor, His justice, and His love. They know Him just as they know us – in a very real way.
I can’t imagine “homeschooling” without that vital little hour at the end of every day. Teaching our children to read, write, and count to one hundred is minuscule in comparison to our desire that they come to know the Living God – their God! I rejoice to say that I believe we are succeeding!
This article reprinted from No Greater Joy Ministries. You may subscribe for free at nogreaterjoy.org
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 14th
Annual Candlelight Tour at Ninety Six National Historic Park
New this year!
1 pm to 4 pm:
Living History around the Black Swan Tavern.
1 pm:
Ranger led battlefield tour (meet at the Black Swan Tavern).
8 pm:
DVD: Ninety Six: A Frontier Crossroad will stop showing. It will be available from 8 am until 8 pm only.
If you have scouts or a group of 20 or more, please email or call (864-543-4068) the park by Friday, October 6 to register.
http://www.nps.gov/nisi/planyourvisit/candlelight-tour.htm
Trust Him when dark doubts assail thee,
Trust Him when thy strength is small,
Trust Him when to simply trust Him
Seems the hardest thing of all.
Trust Him, He is ever faithful,
Trust Him, for his will is best,
Trust Him, for the heart of Jesus
Is the only place of rest.
Anonymous
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Fun Day Details:
October 20th Fun Day will be Bingo Day for everyone at Lynn Smith's book warehouse on 22391 Hwy 76 E from 1:00 - 2:30. All ages can play. Moms can browse through the books, sit back and relax.
WHAT YOU NEED:
* Your own comfy folding chair to read in.
* Folding table, any size IF you have one available for the kids to play on.(A sign up sheet will be provided at next Friday's Forum so I can provide the extra tables needed to accomodate everyone.)
*Kids should bring a clean, but
'no-longer-wanted', toy/ game/ book/ video' to place in the Bingo prize box. We will play until all these toys have new homes. One toy per child should be sufficient.
* We ask any older students that are wiling to space themselves between the smaller children to offer assistance as needed.
Come have fun!
Contact: Judy Dees 683-5553, judy4books@yahoo.com
Character is the product of daily, hourly actions, and words and
thoughts; daily forgivenesses, unselfishness, kindnesses, sympathies,
charities, sacrifices for the good of others, struggles against
temptation, submissiveness under trial. Oh, it is these, like the
blending colors in a picture of the blending notes of music which
constitute the man.
J.R. Macduff
Here's the URL to our Alicia Tucker's homeschool helps web site. It's very helpful and informative. Enjoy!
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Upcoming CHELC Events
October
Friday Forum-October 6 and 20 at Gospel Tabernacle in Laurens
Clinton YMCA P.E.- PE at Clinton YMCA for October is TENNIS with Coach Bobby McKee (from Presbyterian College's women's team) He is great with the kids.
Fun Day- October 20th Bingo Day for everyone at Lynn Smith's book warehouse on 22391 Hwy 76 E from 1:00 - 2:30.
(Details on page 3)
November
Friday Forum- November 3 and 17
Fun Day- November 17 Watch for details in November Newsletter
Mark 10:14
Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of God