I had the awesome privilege of speaking at chapel this morning at my kids' school to a gym full of kids from kindergarten through fifth grade. What a hoot!
I decided that together we were going to solve a mystery. We were going to be detectives. We were going to learn how to ask things like
WHO?
WHAT?
WHEN?
WHERE?
WHY?
HOW?
of the biblical text to learn what it means that Jesus is our Redeemer.
Basically, I gave them a course in hermeneutics in about 30 minutes--one that included lots of Scripture reading (they found those verses FAST), silly disguises, and an appearance by Kim Possible and Scooby Doo.
Oh, and this crazy Bible detective who was incognito for the morning...
More than anything, I want them to know that not one of them is too young to study the Bible. That they can ask questions and find answers. That it is relevant to every part of their sweet little lives!
(I did have to tell those little boys that I think mustaches are overrated. It was very itchy. And Toben refused to kiss me!)
How wonderful to be able to talk about the Bible at school. Your disguise was great and I'm sure the kids loved it! Blessings-Missi
Posted by: Missi Smith | April 30, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Oh. My. Word.
You're awesome.
Posted by: Marla Taviano | April 30, 2009 at 11:42 AM
How cool!? This must be the Chapel that you had planned back when it snowed. No wonder you were disappointed to miss it. I'll bet the kids hung on your every word. And yes, moustaches are itchy to all involved.
Posted by: Mary @ Simple Things | April 30, 2009 at 12:02 PM
It's pretty sad and disturbing when your wife has more facial hair than you do!
Posted by: Toben | April 30, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Did the kids say anything about your earrings? :-)
Posted by: Melissa @ Breath of Life | April 30, 2009 at 12:29 PM
How adorable!
And what a great learning experience for them! Perfect.
And I was just thinking the same thing as Melissa....were there questions about the earrings with the mustache?!
Posted by: amber | April 30, 2009 at 12:55 PM
My kids would have loved a presentation like that. :)
My (1st grade) son just decided he was going to read the Children's Discovery Bible starting at the beginning on his own. Most likely, he will. I think he has better discipline than I do.
Posted by: ginger | April 30, 2009 at 01:13 PM
Thanks for the laugh! I needed it. I love the diamond nose stud. It adds that certain something. Poor Toben.
Thank you also for your card. I just found it in my mailbox. Fast! It means a lot. I'm going to hang it up where I can see it all the time!
Posted by: Kimberly | April 30, 2009 at 01:41 PM
Oh dearie...I think you need to change your profile pic...I've just found a new favorite of you!! You must have been a blast in chapel and you're girls were probably so proud to have their fun Mama there!!
Posted by: Bobbi | April 30, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Oh the things we will do for the Lord!
Posted by: Kristy | April 30, 2009 at 02:41 PM
What fun! I am surprised that you didn't dress like Nancy Drew. Your girls must have been so proud and excited.
Posted by: Lisa R-P | April 30, 2009 at 03:55 PM
I want to come to chapel... sounds like fun!
Posted by: angela | April 30, 2009 at 04:12 PM
How cool are you?! I don't ever remember having a chapel that fun.
What? Toben didn't like the mustache? Next you're going to tell us he doesn't like hairy legs, too. Sheesh! LOL
Blessings!
Posted by: Dawn W | April 30, 2009 at 04:19 PM
What an awesome thing!!!! And I LOVE your costume!
Posted by: allison | April 30, 2009 at 10:03 PM
What a handsome detective (:
Posted by: Puva | April 30, 2009 at 11:35 PM
Marla took the words right out of my mouth. :-)
Posted by: barefootmeg | May 01, 2009 at 08:43 AM
How fun! You are too cool, Joanne!
Posted by: Holly B. | May 03, 2009 at 11:30 PM
I love it! I found your site through LPM and have enjoyed checking it out.
My husband and I got to see Beth Moore in Lancaster last week and it was just awesome. What an incredible lady she is!
Blessings to you!
Posted by: Fiffer | May 11, 2009 at 10:06 AM