The last two Sundays we had lessons I entitled Baby Jesus and Santa Claus. Thank you for allowing me the freedom to do such things during class. I enjoyed it and I hope we all got something from the presentation.
Next Sunday, 12/27, we need to elect class officers and we need to discuss what we are going to study now. We could finish the final two chapters of Mark. We veered away from Mark for the last two weeks simply because it seemed inappropriate for the season. That was my decision and I hope you don't mind.
Bill Dalke has asked to present a series on Lands of the Bible. He would like to do this January 10, 17 and 24. The lessons will be illustrated. We can discuss this more completely next Sunday, but I for one would look forward to such a presentation.
If Bill does his study, we will need someone to volunteer for a class of his/her choosing for January 3.
It has been a pretty good year. We have studied several books from the Bible. I guess it was earlier this year I did the Lessons from the Bible Jesus Used. I was pleased with that study and thank you all for your kind words relating to it.
We have had some illnesses this year, some serious illnesses. It is good to have Susan Hill back with us. She is a dear woman who brings a certain radiance with her. Judy Scott has battled back her cancer and appears to be doing well. She tells us Jack is not well now, diagnosis uncertain at this time, and it is slowing him down. Ginny Barton is valiantly fighting her illness and she needs our prayers. _____________ has had his run in with illness but seems to have won the battle. Steve Corley is struggling with Alzheimer's and this is placing a great responsibility on Pat. They both need our prayers. And what can I say of our dear George Needham? I miss George, his pert and pithy remarks in class. His always being there on the left side of the room, front row, first chair. They came to this class following both their retirements and we had him for several years. These years were a blessing. Ann, like Pat Corley, has her hands full. These men they have loved for so long have been taken from them, leaving behind only a semblance of what they were not all that long ago.
What can I say about Stan Bauman, ____________________ and Rhana True? All have had their bouts with bad health, but their conditions, thankfully, do not appear life threatening. For that we are grateful. If I have omitted mentioning anyone it certainly was not intentional and I apologize for the oversight.
There have been no deaths in our class this year, except parents of class members, the most recent being Karen Dihrberg's mother. Our condolences go out to her. And we are thankful the chilling hand of death has not reached into our immediate family for some time now.
It has been a good year and I look forward to 2010. It, too, will be a good year. I look forward to teaching class now and then. I even look forward to a few social functions with the class, not too many as I have many other things on my mind occupying my time, but now and then it is good to get together. Come be with us Sunday and help us make a few plans for the coming year. We need you and surely we can be a positive influence on your lives as well.
Next Sunday, 12/27, we need to elect class officers and we need to discuss what we are going to study now. We could finish the final two chapters of Mark. We veered away from Mark for the last two weeks simply because it seemed inappropriate for the season. That was my decision and I hope you don't mind.
Bill Dalke has asked to present a series on Lands of the Bible. He would like to do this January 10, 17 and 24. The lessons will be illustrated. We can discuss this more completely next Sunday, but I for one would look forward to such a presentation.
If Bill does his study, we will need someone to volunteer for a class of his/her choosing for January 3.
It has been a pretty good year. We have studied several books from the Bible. I guess it was earlier this year I did the Lessons from the Bible Jesus Used. I was pleased with that study and thank you all for your kind words relating to it.
We have had some illnesses this year, some serious illnesses. It is good to have Susan Hill back with us. She is a dear woman who brings a certain radiance with her. Judy Scott has battled back her cancer and appears to be doing well. She tells us Jack is not well now, diagnosis uncertain at this time, and it is slowing him down. Ginny Barton is valiantly fighting her illness and she needs our prayers. _____________ has had his run in with illness but seems to have won the battle. Steve Corley is struggling with Alzheimer's and this is placing a great responsibility on Pat. They both need our prayers. And what can I say of our dear George Needham? I miss George, his pert and pithy remarks in class. His always being there on the left side of the room, front row, first chair. They came to this class following both their retirements and we had him for several years. These years were a blessing. Ann, like Pat Corley, has her hands full. These men they have loved for so long have been taken from them, leaving behind only a semblance of what they were not all that long ago.
What can I say about Stan Bauman, ____________________ and Rhana True? All have had their bouts with bad health, but their conditions, thankfully, do not appear life threatening. For that we are grateful. If I have omitted mentioning anyone it certainly was not intentional and I apologize for the oversight.
There have been no deaths in our class this year, except parents of class members, the most recent being Karen Dihrberg's mother. Our condolences go out to her. And we are thankful the chilling hand of death has not reached into our immediate family for some time now.
It has been a good year and I look forward to 2010. It, too, will be a good year. I look forward to teaching class now and then. I even look forward to a few social functions with the class, not too many as I have many other things on my mind occupying my time, but now and then it is good to get together. Come be with us Sunday and help us make a few plans for the coming year. We need you and surely we can be a positive influence on your lives as well.
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