Week 9.5 - Type with Me

I'm about an hour out of St. Louis on the bus returning from a wonderful convocation.  Over 2500 Lutheran educators from around the world gathered for worship and learning under the theme GROW.  Our keynote focused on the need to be rooted in Christ as we are relevant in our diverse world, to be dynamic in learning while timeless in the truth of God's Word.  It was a rejuvenating experience.  Thanks to Zion PTL and congregation for making this experience possible for us.

Etherpad in Lit

One of our Lit stories lent itself to a class discussion via an Etherpad.  If the links work, you can follow the online discussions as students typed them out. Use the Timeslider button in the upper right. I loved that all students could give input and reflect on others discussions - a great opportunity for those who may not speak up in class.

Group 1: https://titanpad.com/d8Ndl3uz1f

Quentin, Brady, Grace, Jenna

Group 2: https://titanpad.com/6bGkI7mqbs

Isaiah, Matthew, Elizabeth, Brooke

Group 3: https://titanpad.com/k5pdT5O3BM

Ana, Luke, Gavin, Ellie

Group 4: https://titanpad.com/zzQBzDf9Tb

Aiden,  Jack,  Jon, (Carter)

Group 5: https://titanpad.com/RtrWOIX2Rv

Johanna, Lucas, Sam,  Lauren (Mackenzie)

 Hark - The Students Lead Advent Worship!
On Wednesday, November 30, at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m, grades 5 and 6 will lead the first Advent worship services at Zion Church.  This is a wonderful opportunity for our students as they help our congregation prepare for the Lord's coming.  Attendance is expected at both services, so please mark your calendars now and keep the date open.  Let me know of any conflicts right away as parts will be assigned soon. We are eager to begin preparations for leading worship especially since these services are scheduled for the week after Thanksgiving break.

During the coming weeks, all students will learn songs selected to reinforce their message.  Students will also have opportunities to try various roles in the service, such as special drama, music, or “behind the scenes” parts.  Part of our Memory Work assignments will shift focus to learning songs and lines.  Students will also have an opportunity to share their special musical talents.  Any student who has had two years of music lessons or is in the Concert Band may offer to play for the services.  Selections must be:
     1)  sacred music related to the Advent or Christmas seasons of the church year
     2)  practiced and ready to audition on Wednesday, Nov. 9