In college I interned in two churches under the children’s directors. At BBC I had the opportunity to learn from one of the most creative children’s directors I have ever met. She wrote her own VBS programs, each Sunday morning children’s program, camps, and special presentations from scratch. I’m pretty sure she was super-woman in the creative department. I had a lot to learn.

It was about that time I began thinking about writing children’s curriculum. I always knew it wouldn’t be my first career, or even a career that would take shape early in life; rather a third or fourth career that might become a focus later. Still, the itch to write is there. Occasionally I’m able to teach a class for a friend or complete a teaching project on cross- cultural studies, but it’s not the same as writing full curriculum sets.

Now that our girls are beginning to talk and get easily bored with simple toys, I find myself accumulating educational resources en masse to prepare for writing their Pre-School and kindergarten curriculum. The learning curve has been steep, and I want to do my best with homeschooling in a location that offers very few consumable or durable goods. That’s why I am starting to research and gather materials now instead of waiting until the summer before they start school. Plus, my girls are already learning colors, shapes, and the alphabet in addition to three languages (they take after their dad). Lastly, we have to plan well in advance to be adequately equipped for even the smallest goings-on here. I digress.

In my search for Pre-School activities, I came across an ABC Scripture book. It’s a very cute way to learn the alphabet, colors, and scripture in one book, but I do not have $58.50 to spend on something I can make myself. I adapted the colors and verses and created my own book during the girls’ nap time. I’d like to share it with you. It should print well on 8 ½ by 11 paper. You can laminate and spiral bind it, or print each sheet for framing. I am going to upload the book to Shutterfly and redeem a free 7×9 photo book coupon they sent me via Pampers Gifts to Grow. Let me know if you would rather have the 7×9 size, or if you see any mistakes. Lastly, this version includes colors such as pink and purple. If several of you would rather have a version for boys that include grey and yellow instead of pink and purple, I can accommodate.

This past week our sending church held its annual missions conference.  On Sunday morning, we had a baby dedication for Amelie and Annika to commit to raise them in the teachings of Christ.

In the evening service, the church prayed over us and commissioned us for our second term of service in Guinea.

You can’t see us in the picture above, but we are kneeling in front of all the people gathered around us.  We would appreciate your prayers as well as we return to Guinea for another term.