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TAYLOR!!!

Right after being promoted to a 7th Grader, I was able to chat with Taylor and learn a few things about her life! It's hot outside, so grab a tall glass of pink lemonade and move the fan a little closer to the computer! There, that's so much better! Now, let's get to know Taylor!!!

Me: Hi Taylor! What's your middle name?

Taylor: My middle name is joyce!

Me: Ah! Taylor Joyce! What's your favorite thing to do in your free time?

Taylor: I like hanging out with friends!

Me: Nice! Do you have any pets?

Taylor: Yeah! I've got two goats, three dogs, one turtle, and two cats!

Me: Oh wow! That's a lot of pets! I'm sure you help take care of them! Um... What's your favorite snack?

Taylor: Ummm....an apple!

Me: What's your favorite kind of pizza?

Taylor: Pepperoni! It's the best!

Me: Do you have a favorite Bible Verse to share?

Taylor: Uh huh- it's proverbs 13:3, a man who gaurds his lips guards his life, but a man who speaks rashly will come to ruin.

Me: Oh snap! That's a good one! What is your favorite restaurant?

Taylor: Red Robin and P.F. Changs!

Me: YUUM! When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Taylor: Um......a librarian...((ha ha ha ha ha))

Me: ((laughing)) Cute! What is under your bed?

Taylor: I dont even know...i just throw everything that doesnt have a place to go under there!!!! ((ha ha ha ha ha))

Me: Nice! What’s your favorite thing about Junior high?

Taylor: Its a great place to meet new friends and learn about God!

True that! I couldn't have said it better myself! Taylor- we are so happy you are a part of the Junior High Group! Thanks so much for letting us get to know you a little bit better!!! You are a great person to get to know!

COMING SOON: A feature of some of the new 6th graders we love!!!

Jonah & the whale

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhYdVj7A_FU

I am really excited about our summer study of Jonah.

Many of us have heard about “Jonah and the 

Whale” so many times that we think of it as a 

cartoon—but, guess what: the Bible doesn't 

even say that Jonah was swallowed by a

"whale"-- the Bible says it was a “fish”!!! 

There is so much more to this 

story than just a big fish. 

Jonah is a pretty short book 

and it can be read quickly—

why don’t you try reading 

through it as we study it this 

summer?!!!! 

Jonah was written around 

775 B.C.  And we know Jonah 

is real because Jesus talks 

about him in Matthew 12:39-41!

Jonah’s name means “a dove”

—first one to answer where else

we see a dove & water in the 

Old Testament wins a fabulous 

prize… Just like Jonah was to 

take God’s Promises to Ninevah- 

so this dove brought God’s 

promises to His people, too---

(that’s a hint!)!

The book of Jonah confirms that

God’s gift of salvation is for 

EVERYONE—not just the Israelites.  

It also shows how God pursues 

us and how painful it can be when 

we disobey God. 

What stood out to you when

your read Jonah??? Share your 

comments and questions if you 

want—just click “comments” 

below.

Crayons!!!!

Crayola crayon colour names rarely change. However, there are exceptions. In 1958, Prussian blue was changed to midnight blue in response to teacher recommendations that children could no longer relate to Prussian history. In 1962, the colour flesh was changed to peach recognizing that not everyone's flesh is the same shade.

The average child in the United States will wear down 730 crayons by his 10th birthday! Kids, ages 2-8, spend an average of 28 minutes each day colouring. Combined, children in the US spend 6.3 billion hours colouring annually, almost 10,000 human lifetimes!

In the last 98 years, more than 100 billion Crayola crayons have been made.

The first box of Crayola crayons was sold in 1903 for a nickel and included the same colors available in the eight-count box today: red, blue, yellow, green, violet, orange, black and brown.

Crayola crayons currently come in 120 colors including 23 reds, 20 greens, 19 blues, 16 purples, 14 oranges, 11 browns, 8 yellows, 2 grays, 2 coppers, 2 blacks, 1 white, 1 gold and 1 silver. Although Crayola crayons come in 120 different colors, the labels are only made in 18, which cover the full color spectrum. Nearly 3 billion crayons are made each year, an average of 12 million daily. That's enough to circle the globe 6 times with color!

Check out the names Crayola made up:

Almond

Antique Brass

Apricot

Aquamarine

Asparagus

Atomic Tangerine

Banana Mania

Beaver

BittersweetBlack

Blue

Blue Bell

Blue Green

Blue Violet

Blush

Brick Red

BrownBurnt Orange

Burnt Sienna

Cadet Blue

Canary

Caribbean Green

Carnation Pink

Cerise

Cerulean

Chestnut

CopperCornflower

Cotton Candy

Dandelion

Denim

Desert Sand

Eggplant

Electric Lime

FernForest Green

Fuchsia

Fuzzy Wuzzy Brown

Gold

Goldenrod

Granny Smith Apple

Gray

GreenGreen Yellow

Hot Magenta

Inch Worm

Indigo

Jazzberry Jam

Jungle Green

Laser Lemon

Lavender

Macaroni and Cheese

MagentaMahogany

Manatee

Mango Tango

Maroon

Mauvelous

Melon

Midnight Blue

Mountain MeadowNavy Blue

Neon Carrot

Olive Green

Orange

Orchid

Outer Space

Outrageous Orange

Pacific Blue

PeachPeriwinkle

Piggy Pink

Pine Green

Pink Flamingo

Pink Sherbet

Plum

Purple HeartPurple Mountains’ Majesty

Purple Pizzazz

Radical Red

Raw Sienna

Razzle Dazzle Rose

Razzmatazz

Red

Red Orange

Red Violet

Robin Egg BlueRoyal Purple

Salmon

Scarlet

Screamin Green

Sea Green

Sepia

Shadow

Shamrock

Shocking PinkSilver

Sky Blue

Spring Green

Sunglow

Sunset Orange

Tan

Tickle Me Pink

Timberwolf

Tropical Rain ForestTumbleweed

Turquoise Blue

Unmellow Yellow

Violet (Purple)

Violet Red

Vivid Tangerine

Vivid Violet

White

Wild Blue YonderWild Strawberry

Wild Watermelon

Wisteria

Yellow

Yellow Green

Yellow Orange

And NOW, it's your turn... what would you name the next crayon?  Are there any names left?!!!  It's up to you to decide!  

Click on "comments" and share your creative name for a new crayon & what color it would be most like!!!!

Talking Pretty...

Check out this--

The 10 Laws of Excellent Speech 

from "The Teenage Years of Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Pattern for Teenagers Today" by Jerry L. Ross ((Awesome book, b.t.w, if you're looking for some good summer reading!!!!))

1. Speak Sparingly!

"In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise."~Prov. 10:19

The more you talk, the more likely you will be to sin.

2. Speak Only After Thinking!

"Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him." ~Prov. 29:20
"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath." ~James 1:19

Most people are afraid of silence. When someone asks a question, they feel obligated to answer quickly.  The Bible instructs us to be slow to speak. Ask yourself this question, Is this something I should be talking about? If not, don't answer!  Be slow to speak.

3. Speak Honestly!

"Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour." ~Eph. 4:25
"He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit." ~Prov. 12:17

4. Speak With Grace!

"Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt." ~Col 4:6

Although we should only speak the truth, not all that is true should be spoken....Never speak an unkind truth. 

5. Speak Only Acceptable Words

"Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer." ~Ps. 19:14

Filter every statement through the sieve of God's acceptance. Test

 every word against what He would deem correct. This will eliminate crude, vulgar, perverse and even questionable words and phrases.

6. Speak Appropriately!

"A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." ~Prov. 25:11

An appropriate statement is a work of art. Often we say the right thing at the wrong time.

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." ~Eccles. 3:1

A good question to ask yourself before you speak is, What time is it? Humor is a wonderful tool, but it is not always appropriate.  It is important not only to check if what you are about to say is right but also if it is the right time to say it.

7. Speak Respectfully!

"Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity." ~1 Tim. 5:1-2

Consider carefully the tone in which you address people. Never sound as if you are rebuking someone older than you. If yo disagree with someone in authority, approach him privately and speak to him. This verse also warns us to guard against using suggestive statements or a suggestive tone with members of the opposite sex. Address other young people as you would your brother or sister "with all purity." To do otherwise is to show a lack of respect for them and for God.

8. Never Speak Evil of Another!.

"Speak not evil one of another, brethren." ~James 4:11

"Speak evil of no man." ~Titus 3:2

This goes beyond just saying something that is true but negative. The word "evil" in these verses speaks 

to motive. These verses are saying, "Don't purposely say anything designed to defame someone. Do not be a reputation assassin."
 The Bible is very clear on this. The people I  respect the most, when criticized, never retaliate. Instead, they obey the Bible and overcome evil with good. Never speak evil of another person.

9. Never Praise Yourself!

"Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips." ~Prov. 27:2

Nothing turns people off faster than a man who is a "legend in his own mind." Be of a humble spirit and let God do the exalting.

10. Speak the Gospel Boldly!

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth." ~Rom. 1:16
When God gives you an opportunity to witness, give it all you've got! Always be ready to share your testimony with someone who doesn't know Jesus Christ.  Excellent speech is the hallmark of excellent character. I dare you to yield your tongue to the use of God. In doing so, you will achieve a level of maturity and discipline that will serve you well throughout your life."

How is your talking?

Lessons adapted from http://www.whatsoeverthingsarelovely-blog.blogspot.com

Check out the book here: http://swordbooks.com/teenageyearsofjesuschrist.aspx