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God worked in paul’s life by making him follow him he was someone who hated killed people for there faith in God but God changed his life and made him a follower of God. And sent him on a long missionary. God has gave me the talent of being able to talk to people. i could use that gift to share the bible to others

My group had to learn about iraq. every day someone in iraq gets persecuted for beliving in god. And about 500,000 out of a millon people are christian. i am glad i got to learn about ths because now i can tell other people about it and we can do something about it.

What i did for my stoning of stephen project was a comic i think the comic was fun and it was a good thing for me to do it did not take that long to put together and i think it was the best pick.

One thing i have enjoyed about school this far is being able to see all my friends.

One thing i have learned in class is that bible is really long this year.

One thing i am looking forward to is the end of the year trip.

PART I

I would freeze the time that I went skiing in Colorado.  I was skiing at Breckenridge and it was snowing pretty hard.  There was a lot of powder and the conditions were perfect.  It was the first time I’ve skied out west and experienced something so perfect. It was beautiful.

PART II

“You can do this.  Finish strong.”

It makes me know I can do this and finish school this year.  I know He loves me and He gives me strength.

1. What did you learn or think about the most this week from our theme “Psalms teach us to say, “Forgive me, Lord”. Was there a phrase from a Psalm that stood out? When did you stop this week to ask God for forgiveness? Respond with at least 5 complete sentences.
   What I learned the most about this week’s theme was that I can always ask God for forgiveness. What I think about the most about this week’s theme was that God already forgave us when he died on the cross. This week, when I read through the Psalm nothing, stood out to me. This week I stopped to ask God for forgiveness when I was being mean to my little brother. I also stopped to ask God for forgiveness when I was being difficult for my mom.

1. With forgiveness comes repentance. To “repent” literally means to change directions. After we ask forgiveness, receiving God’s grace can cause us to want to act differently than before–to repent. Tell a story about a time when you acted differently after asking for forgiveness. OR tell about something that you would like to do differently in order to better reflect God’s love. What happened? How did you feel? Use at least 5 complete sentences.
   One day I kept picking on my little brother and being mean to him. Later that day I felt bad for the way I treated him. I asked God to forgive me but I also asked my little brother to also. After that, I went outside and played with him. I had gone from being mean to him to changing my ways and playing with him.

2. Tell a story about something creative that you did this week. What happened? Who was a part of making it happen? Use at least 5 complete sentences.

This week I went on a hike with my family. We decided to go on a trail that was unmarked. We wanted to make our own way to the beach. While we hiked we found a big sand dune and ran down it. On the way back to our car we got lost. Eventually, we found our way back but we were on the totally opposite side of where we had parked.

1. Did God speak to you clearly this week when choosing the possible theme? If so, describe what that was like. If you did not hear God’s voice, how did that make you feel? Did the Zoom on Tuesday make sense to you? Do you have any suggestions for the 8th-grade teachers on finding the theme during distance learning? Do you have any questions for the 8th-grade teachers?

 

Philippians 4:13 came to my mind because it’s my favorite verse.  I think God reminded me of that.  The zoom on Tuesday was a little confusing because everyone was talking at different times.  I don’t have any suggestions or questions right now.

 

2. Describe one gift or talent that you have that you could use to lead ZCS next year? Where and when could that gift be used at ZCS? For example, you might say that you like to organize so you could help Mr. Commeret organize the Lost and Found. You would do this by…

 

I like making new friends so I could help make sure everyone feels included at school.  I’d like to help more people get to know each other by hanging out with different groups of people.  I love to ski and go to ski club so I could help get more kids involved in wanting to ski.  I could go talk to the 6th-grade classes about ski club because that might help them feel less intimidated to try it so more kids will want to go.

 

3. Listen to these songs and connect the song to “Listening to God” or this week’s search for a theme. What phrase stuck out to you? Why? You may comment one sentence on each song or you may do all three of your sentences with one song. You may find a song that I do not mention below that fits with “Listening to God” or our theme week and use that too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef52AmdVwYI I’m Listening – Chris McClarney

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SioPQc4mNWQ Word of God Speak – Mercy Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZI2gOBvBHk -God Speaking – Mandisa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rut8czkZU54 Sound of Your Voice – Third Day

 

My favorite song was the last one, Sound of Your Voice by Third Day. I don’t know how to connect this to anything 

The story about how God provided a ram for Abraham is a story of hope. This story sticks out to me the most because it shows that God will provide for us and that He is good.  Just when Abraham was ready to sacrifice his only son, God stopped him.  God provided a ram for Abraham to sacrifice instead.  God is good and He is with us even when things feel hopeless. Right now I am feeling hopeless because of all of this dumb, online schoolwork.  God is giving me hope by letting us be able to go outside in the good weather and by seeing all the trees starting to turn green.  I know that the end is in sight!

1. What did you learn or think about the most this week from our theme “The Psalms teach us to sing praise to God.” Was there a phrase from a Psalm that stood out? What praise do you sing to God right now? Respond with at least 5 complete sentences.
   I learned that we can sing praise to God by singing, listening to music, listening to nature, looking at nature, and just by being ourselves.  A phrase that stood out to me in Psalm 8:1 is “how majestic is your name in all the earth.”  It stood out to me because it reminded me of the picture in the book.  The picture shows a lot of colors and majestic animals and they are all praising God.  I sing praise to God right now by praying to Him and thanking Him for life.
2. Tell a story about a time that was difficult this week. What happened? Were there things that comforted you at all? Use at least 5 complete sentences.
   Being in quarantine has been difficult this week.  I can’t do all the things I want to do, like hang out with friends.  I miss seeing all of my friends at school.  Doing Facetime with some friends has helped a little bit.  Texting and keeping up with friends has been helpful as well.

3. Tell a story about something this week that you were proud of. What happened? Who was a part of making it happen? Use at least 5 complete sentences. I am proud of getting all my work done.  My dog, Oliver helps me by giving me emotional support and coming to wake me up every morning. He comes in my room and licks my face.  My mom has helped me get through me work.  She also helps keep me on track. 

 

Psalm 61

 

What verse(s) stood out to you? Why?

I liked the first verse because I know God is always listening to my prayer.

What image do you see when you think of that verse? 

I see someone praying on their knees.

What “artistic position” would you draw for this Psalm? 

I would draw someone praying on their knees.

What could you connect from your life with that Psalm (could be before covid19 or after it)? 

No matter what is going on in our lives, God will be there for us and we can call out to HIm.

What do you notice about God in this Psalm?

God is our protector and He watches over us.  He is like a strong tower.  He listens to our prayers.

Is there a song or tune that fits with this Psalm? 

My Lighthouse by Rend Collective

How does this Psalm talk about listening to God?

This Psalm talks more about God listening to us when we are in trouble and need help.  We can to Him anytime and He is a refuge for us.

2. Describe a time or times when you were kind since we shifted to online learning. Describe a time when someone has been kind to you since we shifted to online learning.

I have been helping people finish their work when they don’t know what to do.  I took my little brother on a bike ride and we had a good time.  People help me figure out where stuff is and help me with my work too.  My mom has been helping me do my work.  Teachers have also been helping me and encouraging me.

3. Describe the activities that you are doing to help pass the time once your homework is finished. Possible examples-bike riding, painting, board games, puzzles, texting friends…

When I’m not doing my work, I have been keeping up with friends.  I have been going on bike rides and going on runs.  Also, I have been playing some video games and watching The Amazing Race with my family.  I like to drive my quad.  I have been eating and sleeping too.