I'm Forgiven

If we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive us.

Today in Bible class we read from Ellen White's book Steps to Christ p. 35-41. There were clear descriptions of what God has asked from us when it comes to our sin.

Many people struggle with the guilt of sin and worry that forgiveness isn't enough. We used an illustration of sin and forgiveness with a tea candle. The flame represents sin. When it is blown out, forgiveness is represented in the absence of sin.

Kids were invited to come forward at their own time and will to blow out the candle and stomp out the guilt of their sins. It was between them and God. I was only there to relight the candle for the next student.

This new perspective gave me a feeling of peace knowing the levels of sin in my own life. How could God forgive what I've done? Especially because of who I am and what I know about sin and 

But guess what! He does! Below is a link to the Sanctus Real song - Forgiven.

That devil just won't let me forget what I've done. When I don't fit in and I don't feel like I belong anywhere, when I don't measure up to much in this life, I remember I'm a child of Christ.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVjKrmvYYQ

Living History Night!

As you may know, our class has been working actively this year on historical figures they chose themselves. The assignment was to choose a character they admired/or wished to learn more about, find interesting facts about their lives, and create a costume to transform themselves into that person.

Last night, as a teacher, I was nearly moved to tears by their hard work and creativity with this project. Parents, teacher, friends, and family enjoyed a night not soon to be forgotten. Without going on too much, take a look through the photos and see for yourself! (These are my cell phone photos not the good camera ones but you can at least get an idea..)

The 1-2 grade table served chips and fresh, student-made salsa. 

7th Grade Girls as Princesses

8th Grade Boys as Roman Soldiers

8th Grade Goddesses

Amelia Earhart

Anne Frank

The Black Death! Rat Included!

Davy Crockett and Mama G.

Clara Barton (Provided Candy Vitamins)

Captain Robert Gray & President Barack Obama

Albert Einstein presenting April 18th -- Actual Death Date!

Assassinated President John Fitzgerald Kennedy

My Grandpa Bob was blown away by the kids and their knowledge of the characters.

Lance Armstrong

President Abraham Lincoln

Jesus of Nazareth with his mother. :)

Queen Elizabeth the 1st (Accent included!)

Proper are we..

Any Guesses? (I'll give you a hint: he sits.)

Holding his Grandfather's walking stick

Must have makeup... :)

Babe Ruth gives out Baby Ruth chocolate

Local Merchants

An unforgettable night!

Whirlwind of Whitman in Walla Walla

Yesterday we piggy-backed a field trip with Yakima Junior Academy's 5-6 grade class and their teacher, Miss Bechtel.

The day began with a tour and hike at Whitman Mission, a walk across Walla Walla University Campus, a picnic lunch at Kiwanis Park and finished the day with another tour through Fort Walla Walla.

The kids originally met at Camp MiVoden earlier this year for Outdoor School. We really enjoyed the time together and have great memories of the day.

Here are some of the pictures we were able to capture activities with: