The last three weeks at Hilltop have been anything but normal. We had two teams of teens visiting to work on various projects and to help in the classroom. We appreciate their energy and enthusiasm and the one-on-one teaching that transpires, but we are also glad when the children return to a more normal state. We also spent time rehearsing for our Easter Programs, so that required extra flexibility.
Just when I was hoping for a return to a calm day, the doorknob jammed in my classroom, and we were locked in for over an hour. Removing the doorknob didn’t help, so the Principal resorted to unhinging the entire door, which required a good amount of banging. Fortunately the children were freed just in time to go home.
The Easter Programs garnered good reviews from parents and teachers alike. The younger children performed Come and See: The Life of Christ. Each class presented special songs, poems, and verses. The costumed 2ndgraders showed the Bible stories of Lazarus and Palm Sunday. One of the other unique things we did was a stick routine to the song Glorious Dayby Casting Crowns. Not one stick was dropped!
The older elementary children also provided a multi-faceted program entitled The Promises of Easter. The fifth and sixth graders played bells and did skits about Christ being the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. The third graders presented the Easter Story using Resurrection Eggs, and the 4thgrade elaborated on the last 40 days after Jesus’ Resurrection. One of the dads shared his testimony of when he committed himself to Christ and how this completely changed his life.
The facts about Christ’s life and sacrifice were clearly presented, and we pray for hearts to be turned to accept Christ’s gift of atonement. We still know that many of our families are locked in places of hopelessness. One mother indicated that she didn’t know anything about the Bible, but she was willing to learn. Some families put on a good front, but we know they are imprisoned in pain and guilt. Several families have an incarcerated member. Some are overwhelmed with sorrow and stress and feel trapped with no place to turn.
Thank you for your prayers for the people of the Navajo Nation and for the spread of the truth that sets men free.
May you all have a wonderful, blessed Easter.
Love,
Roger and Sara
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| Stick Routine with Glorious Day. |
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| Pre-K is ready for Spring. |
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| Hiking with teen friends from CA. |
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| Resurrection Eggs |
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| Arise, My Love! |
