B'resheet 24:42-67 In A Nutshell

Whew! I just got back from Portland, Oregon. We went there to help support the children's program for a Messianic conference. We have learned that having a children's program opens the doors for many who would not otherwise venture to attend. The conference was beautiful with great music and many good teachers.

This conference had lots of things to do and learn. So I am told. We were busy with the 50+ children that were there, so I only gleaned a little from people who did hear the things that were presented. However, we also had lots of things planned - to teach, encourage, and help the children to know and understand our Creator a little better.

We started out designing and decorating backpacks to carry the things we need to get through life - and to help them get through a HUGE maze that Jeff made for them - to "earn and learn" their way through; then they saw that making a sock puppet is a little like building people. We need a "heart" - some kind of fiber (good/bad - hard/soft - dirty/clean) to fill us; "eyes" to see truth; a "nose" to breathe in the Word; a "mouth" to speak His Word - even "hair" to
cover us with His mercy. There are lessons in just about all we do - if we take the time to explore them.

In the concluding program for the adults, I had the chance to speak - for a couple of minutes. "In A Nut Shell" - I encouraged them to LIVE what they are learning! Learning and teaching isn't enough. You can teach your children to memorize scripture. You can get them to follow orders and sit still. All good - BUT, if you are NOT living it - you may be wasting your time. Don't forget - they are watching you - AND, they learn more from your EXAMPLE than from your words. Remember The Shema? Hear and DO!
In last week's story, Mrs. Noah and Hannah were in the basement, waiting for Max and Zak to bring Dr. Bob so he could help remove a large box that had fallen on Mrs. Noah. But, as they waited, talking about Rivkah and her journey to marry Yitz' chak, Hannah discovered that MOOGY had gone looking for help, too! He was SOMEWHERE in the maze of boxes that had fallen in the basement. BUT WHERE?

In Portland I invited teens to write articles, jokes, stories - draw pictures -
This invitation we give to you, too.
WE would love to hear from any interested teens!

Teens!

We want to open doors for any and all teens who would like to share their talent and skill to encourage others as we learn to walk this way with stories, poems, art, thoughts, jokes, games, puzzles, and searches.

The Wondolowski Gang - Nicholas, Valerie, Felicia, and Jacob, are developing some neat stuff - but with their studies (they are home schooled), they could use some help and encouragement. We think there might be more teens out there that might like to contribute. Want a little competition? Contests? Prizes?