Remembering
Last Thursday was an important day in Taiwan. It was the 921 Remembrance Day.
We were at the elementary school at 9:21 AM. That was the time set for an earthquake drill. Teachers donned hard hats. The principal and the directors wore vests that identified them as leaders. (They carried communication devices.) The students put on their head protectors and everyone moved to the designated meeting place.
The principal read some statements remembering the major earthquake that happened 24 years ago on September 21. He talked with the students, reviewing what to do in the event of a major earthquake.
The 921 Remembrance Day was used to remember the past and also as an educational opportunity to help people be safe as we live our lives today.
Praise and Prayer
- You could have heard a pin drop as Lorne talked to the 5th and 6th graders on Thursday. The topic was about how we view others and how others view us. Prejudices affect how we relate to each other. Please pray for us as we talk with the students each week about healthy relationship principles. This is part of our Thursday class time in the elementary school.
- Kathy-Lu is using music and a caring heart as she teaches elementary students. She teaches at Sunday School, at Wednesday afternoon Homework Club, and Thursday morning English Time at the elementary school. Please pray for her as she prepares lessons and teaches the truths the students need to learn. Her goal is to use the teaching time to help the students feel loved.