Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Week 1-Our First Meeting and StoryTelling


Today, once everyone arrived, we talked about what Keepers of the Faith is, and that we would be starting a Keepers at Home Club.  I showed them a handbook and we reviewed what is in the handbooks, went over the Keepers purpose, goals, prayer and verse.  We did a quick overview of the handbook, pointing out the different skills areas.  We also discussed badges and the various types of badges that can be earned. 

Next, we went over our proposed schedule for this year.
After this introduction to what the club is, I explained that we would be focusing on two badges throughout the entire year:  Story Telling and Hymns.  Each week we will spend some time learning about a new hymn.  Each girl will have a chance to present information to the group about the author and the story behind the hymn.

Next we had our very own professional storyteller, Mary Gene Cotten, come and share some stories with us.  She explained to the girls the history behind storytelling, and why people tell stories.  She showed short clips of other children telling stories, and discussed different tips to hold peoples attention, and how to speak out loud and keep eye contact.   We learned all about imagination, and how each story teller will have a different way to tell the same story.  

Next we created a story picture box that would help the girls remember a certain story about a tailor.  They divided into pairs and took turns telling each other the story.  

Next week, Kaitlyn will be telling us the story behind the familiar hymn, It is Well with my Soul.  Looking forward to seeing you all next week.
It was a wonderful first day!!!

Membership Badge-
If your girl(s) would like to earn the Keepers Membership badge, have her memorize the Purpose, Goal, Verse, and Prayer of the Keepers Club.

Purpose: To learn to walk in the steps of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, day by day, moment by moment, in every situation.
Goal: To have a teachable spirit so that I can master the different crafts and skills which will enable me to become a competent, well-balanced Christian girl who loves God, and who will one day be a proper helpmeet and keeper at home.
Verse: 1 Peter 2:21, “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow in His steps”
Prayer:   Dear Lord,  Teach me the way to make each day a stepping stone as I learn to walk in your steps, and with your help I will make of my life a harmony of love, joy, and service to Thee, my family, and others.

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