In their last lesson, the LAMBS learned about Joseph and his brothers who sold him into slavery. This week, they will learn "the rest of the story." Joseph is a pivotal part of God's plan for his people, Israel. Through Joseph's story, the children will see how God protected the Israelite people from the famine. What had seemed to be a terrible fate for Joseph was actually part of a bigger plan, a plan that was able to save a nation because Joseph loved and trusted in God. Life can sometimes seem unfair, and it seemed particularly unfair to Joseph. The children will think about times they were treated unfairly and how they felt about the person/persons that wronged them. Were they able to … [Read more...]
Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors
The story of Joseph and his coat of many colors is one of the better known Old Testament Stories. For the LAMBS, it provides opportunities to talk about families, and the relationships between siblings and parents. They will describe their favorite memory of family life, and their least favorite. They will talk about Joseph's relationship with his father, and his relationship with his brothers. They will learn how the decisions and actions of Joseph's brothers influenced his future. Their families influence the children's lives every day, and help to shape their futures. As their ASONA family, please pray for our LAMBS in your daily, God-pleasing prayers. … [Read more...]
Jacob
This week the LAMBS will learn about Jacob, from his and his brother Esau's birth, receiving the birthright blessing from Isaac, the vision of the ladder, marriages, and reconciling with his brother. There is a lot of story to learn this week, and the focus for them will be on the cheating and lying the characters participate in. Why did the characters lie? Cheat? What were the consequences? Did lying and cheating catch up with the characters in the story? Do they lie? Cheat? Why? Please pray for our little LAMBS to act and speak honestly this, and every week! … [Read more...]
Isaac
This week the children will be learning about trust and faith in God. Abraham’s taking of Isaac to be sacrificed is a great example of faith in the Bible. How difficult it must have been for Abraham to be willing to sacrifice his beloved son. The children will begin to make the connection between this story, and the sacrifice God will make for us when he gives over His own beloved Son as a sacrifice for us. Please keep our little LAMBS in your God-pleasing prayers. … [Read more...]
Abraham
As our little LAMBS continue their journey through the Old Testament, this week they will learn about Abraham and his journey. Abraham will strengthen the lessons on obedience to God, and will teach the importance of trusting God and having FAITH! We thank you for your continued prayers for our LAMBS as they continue to grow closer to their Blessed Savior. … [Read more...]
The Tower of Babel
This Week the LAMBS will be learning about the Tower of Babel. Last week, they learned that mankind had turned away from God and had become wicked, except for Noah and his family who were saved because they obeyed God. In the story this week, they will see that mankind has once again turned away from God and become prideful. The little ones will talk and think about how it must have felt to suddenly not understand anyone, and feel alone. Please pray for our little LAMBS in your daily prayers! … [Read more...]
Noah
The Great Flood and the story of Noah are the focus this week for our little L.A.M.B.S. Last week they learned about disobedience through Adam and Eve, and this week they will learn about obedience through Noah. They will learn how he obeyed God, even when others thought he was silly and laughed at him. To help them understand how hard it might have been for Noah to obey, they will talk about times when they may have been made fun of and how that felt. They will talk about storms, and being afraid, and will hear the story of how God brought Noah and his family safely through the Great Flood. They will learn of the rainbow and God's promise to Noah. Please remember our little L.A.M.B.S. and … [Read more...]
Adam and Eve and the Fall
This week the ASONA L.A.M.B.S. will be learning about Adam and Eve and the Fall. They will learn not only how God created them, but why He created them. They will learn about making choices, about disobedience, and most importantly about consequences, a lesson that is often missing in today's society. Please pray for our little LAMBS throughout this week in your daily prayers! … [Read more...]
Creation
Welcome to the inaugural lesson for L.A.M.B.S.! (Learning About My Blessed Savior) Each week we will make available here the digital versions of the lessons the children are working on for the week. Also included, are Icons about the topic or lesson. In this post, you will find the School Calendar of topics, a registration form, and a beautiful article on raising orthodox children :) Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. My email is broughton83@hotmail.com. May the Lord Bless you all - ~Laura Broughton … [Read more...]
On the Great Blessing of Waters
by St. Sophronius of Jerusalem O Trinity supreme in being, in goodness, and in Godhead, almighty, who watchest over all, invisible, incomprehensible, Maker of spiritual beings and rational natures, innate Goodness, Light that none can approach and that lightens every man that comes into the world: Shine also upon me Thine unworthy servant. Enlighten the eyes of my understanding that I may make bold to sing the praises of Thy measureless beneficence and Thy might. May the prayer be acceptable that I offer for the people here present. Let not my faults hinder Thy Holy Spirit from coming to this place, but suffer me now uncondemend to cry to Thee, O most good Lord, and to say: We glorify … [Read more...]
