When I was teaching an English class about the verb "to be," I decided to close the class with the song "I am a Child of God." The class is primarily members of other faiths, but I felt this was such a universal theme everyone would appreciate its sweet message. I was hoping someone in the audience was a member of the Church and could sing a long with me, but I found out that wasn't the case. As you know, I don't have a singing voice--especially a solo singing voice. I explained this to the class, which heightened their attention. I proceeded to sing a solo; and when I finished, they all clapped enthusiastically--probably because they were so happy it was over! After class, this young 9-year old girl came up to me and asked if she could sing me a song. I assumed it was going to be something like "Row, row, row your boat." We sat down together and she began to sing with a lovely voice a familiar tune. Because it was in Shqip (Albanian), it took several bars before I recognized the song. She was singing "I am a Child of God" to me in her language. I can't explain what that did to my heart! This mission provides us with just such daily joy!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
When I was teaching an English class about the verb "to be," I decided to close the class with the song "I am a Child of God." The class is primarily members of other faiths, but I felt this was such a universal theme everyone would appreciate its sweet message. I was hoping someone in the audience was a member of the Church and could sing a long with me, but I found out that wasn't the case. As you know, I don't have a singing voice--especially a solo singing voice. I explained this to the class, which heightened their attention. I proceeded to sing a solo; and when I finished, they all clapped enthusiastically--probably because they were so happy it was over! After class, this young 9-year old girl came up to me and asked if she could sing me a song. I assumed it was going to be something like "Row, row, row your boat." We sat down together and she began to sing with a lovely voice a familiar tune. Because it was in Shqip (Albanian), it took several bars before I recognized the song. She was singing "I am a Child of God" to me in her language. I can't explain what that did to my heart! This mission provides us with just such daily joy!
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That is the sweetest thing I have ever heard! Tearfully, Annie xox
That song brings power wherever it is sung.I think because it is such a basic, universal truth. You have courage to sing a solo to your class......that is my girl.......confident im the face of fear. I love reading the blog and following your progress. I hope some of the ideas zi sent wre helpful. I can do more research if you aren't satisfied, Ths were just a few. xoxoxo
Love, Suz
ps. You are lucky you aren't here to watch the political news each day and the market
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