CHAPTER TWENTY. The noose that has been around our necks for the past year is now at a breaking point as we are
|
|
- Kory Adams
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Robert D. Friedman/TILL WE MEET AGAIN 159 CHAPTER TWENTY The noose that has been around our necks for the past year is now at a breaking point as we are herded upstairs and out of the house. The grey skies match our moods as the sober looking soldiers escorting us out do so with guns and bayonets pointed and poking at our bodies as if we are a herd of wild animals. As we were led out of our house for the last time, we saw our former neighbors as they stood across the street, staring at us with a look of sympathy and bemusement. I shudder from cold and fear as I watch them load Mrs. Samoht s body onto one of the waiting trucks. My heart aches for Guy in more ways than one; he still hasn t come back from his food run and has no idea his mother is dead. At the same time I feel guilty and fortunate because I still have my parents, even if papa has been beaten badly. We watched as the soldiers tossed papa s battered body into the back of a truck as if they were throwing away garbage.
2 Robert D. Friedman/TILL WE MEET AGAIN 160 Mama was hustled into the back of the truck along with him, and I nudged my siblings ahead a little, assuming we would be going with them. Looking at me with sheer hatred, Lt. Streicher said, Where do you think you re going? Timidly, I responded, We re going in the truck with our parents. You re going in a truck, but not with them. What do you mean? I asked naively. Why aren t we going with them? You don t question what I say, pretty thing, he said, sending chills down my spine from his words and the lewd way he looked at me. Your parents are going somewhere else, but if you re really nice to me I ll see what I can do for you, he continued, winking at me as we were loaded into a truck as if we were cargo. In the back of the truck was a large group of people who looked as sad and confused as us. The reality of what he was saying and what was happening hit mama hard and fast, and she pleaded quietly at first, Please, don t take my children away from me. They re all I have other than my husband. Please don t take my babies. If you don t want to end up like him, Streicher said, nodding towards papa, I suggest you keep your mouth shut. Her entire body trembling in fear and convulsing in sobs, mama said, But I need my children. We need to be together. Sounding like the vessel of death that he was, Streicher said, I m not going to tell you again. You ll all be together in hell real soon if you don t shut your mouth. They are not going with you, so don t make trouble. Mama, why can t we go with you and papa? Paul cried out from the back of our truck. Where are we going? Bernard asked. Are we really going on vacation like papa said?
3 Robert D. Friedman/TILL WE MEET AGAIN 161 Either mama didn t hear him or she didn t know how to answer as she begged Streicher in vain, reaching out and touching his arm as she said, If you have any compassion at all you ll let my babies come with us. Who do you think you are touching me? Streicher asked, pushing mama s hand away with force. I have compassion, but not for Jews like you. You can t do this, papa said weakly, lifting his battered body with all the strength he had left. We have the right to be with our children. We have the right to do what we want. You, on the other hand have no rights. Hitting the side of the truck carrying them, he commanded, Take these Jews away. I m sick of looking at them. My children; I need my children, mama screamed, reaching her arms out in a futile gesture. Her pleas were drowned out by the shouting of soldiers, the jeering of some of our old neighbors, and the roar of the truck as it began to take off down the street. I wanted to scream; I wanted to run after their truck; I wanted to grab a gun from one of these bastard soldiers and shoot all of them. I wanted to do all those things and more, but I knew to do any of them could mean instant death for all of us, so I stood there in shock; scared, angry and broken-hearted, and did nothing as Streicher gave the order for our truck to leave, as well. As we waited for soldiers to clear the street so our truck could take off, I wondered why we were caught, and what happened to Guy. I got the answer to one of those questions when I saw Lt. Streicher cross the street to where our former neighbors were gathered. I was angered but not shocked to see him laughing and joking with Lucy and her parents.
4 Robert D. Friedman/TILL WE MEET AGAIN 162 I wanted to scream traitor at them. I want to jump off the truck we re on and spit at them for betraying us. I wish a curse upon Lucy s family, because they may not have killed us individually, but they have killed us as a family. This is borne out when I see mama and papa in the back of their truck, slumped down on the floor, looking sad and defeated. I was distracted momentarily when a hard object flew through the open flatbed of our truck, striking me in the leg. My shin hurt from the force of the impact, but any pain I felt disappeared immediately when I saw what it was, and where it came from. The object was a piece of paper wrapped around a large chunk of cheese. As hungry as I am, I carefully peeled the paper off of the cheese so as not to attract attention from the soldiers, and then I shared our beneficence with Birna and the boys. I was about ready to throw the piece of paper away, but I hesitated because the writing on it looked familiar. It was from Guy, and making sure no one is watching me I read the letter to myself. My dearest Hannah, I write this letter with a heart laden with the burden of the unfortunate circumstances we find ourselves in. Whether I die today or fifty years from now, I want you to know that you will always be the brightest light in my life. In this time of conflict and war, I have no idea what tomorrow or the next five minutes will bring, but if I survive this war I promise I will come for you no matter what it takes. The enemy can break my bones, but they cannot break my spirit. Although there is death all around us, I have a strong will to live so I can hold you once more and never let you go. With my parents gone and hope fading fast I have a million reasons to die, but one reason to live, so I can see you again. Till I see you again...
5 Robert D. Friedman/TILL WE MEET AGAIN 163 Clutching on to his letter as I hug Birna and the twins, I reread his words and my tears turn into a smile. Now, my resolve to survive is stronger than ever. As I look out the side of our truck, I spot Guy in a stolen soldier s uniform, standing on the curb looking at me. He s holding something in his outstretched hand, but I can t see what it is as the truck takes off, taking us to an unknown destination. Taking a last look at Guy and my old life, as we drive away for the final time I mouth the words to him- Till I see you again. # # #
MY NAME IS AB-DU NESA
MY NAME IS AB-DU NESA My name is Ab-Du Nesa and this is my story. When I was six years old, I was living in the northern part of Africa. My father had gone to war and had not returned. My family was hungry
More informationMemphis. richard wright
the torights the Streets of Memphis richard wright Hunger stole upon me so slowly that at first I was not aware of what hunger really meant. Hunger had always been more or less at my elbow when I played,
More informationGentleness Rejects Violence
Copyright 2016 by Elizabeth L. Hamilton All Rights Reserved. Gentleness Lesson 2 of 4 Gentleness Rejects Violence (Gentleness understands the destructive nature of violence and rejects it in both physical
More informationChapter one. The Sultan and Sheherezade
Chapter one The Sultan and Sheherezade Sultan Shahriar had a beautiful wife. She was his only wife and he loved her more than anything in the world. But the sultan's wife took other men as lovers. One
More informationA Stone Is A Strange Thing
A Stone Is A Strange Thing A story about Ebola, grief and loss and how friends can help A Children for Health book Writing team: Clare Hanbury and Anise Waljee Editor: Tobias Hanbury Illustrator: David
More informationShruti parasher - poems -
Poetry Series - poems - Publication Date: 2012 Publisher: Poemhunter.com - The World's Poetry Archive (18-may-1996) 1 Before The Storm I know this isn't what I wanted, Never thought it'd come this far,
More informationlists. Thomas helped him with the list and even added some items of his own: Monopoly, road map, spare film for the camera. While they were making up
My brother s fist Up north where the land is long and flat we shoot parrots in stumpy, straggly trees, cook them over open fires, dig holes to shit in, and then go out and shoot some more. Thomas finger
More informationThe Garden??? For OWC SimplyScripts Copyright 2013
The Garden By??? For OWC SimplyScripts Copyright 2013 FADE IN: EXT. STONE GAP - NIGHT A WARRIOR, as old as heaven, stands to attention between two giant boulders. His eyes intense. Before his face he holds
More informationalways coming down, to give us, day by day, the free gift of grace, which comes to us as faith in Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
1 SERMON Luke 5:1-11 First Lutheran Church Rev. Darrell J. Pedersen Aitkin, Minnesota January 22, 2017 KIDS MESSAGE Kids, just like what you might sometimes hear on TV, the things that I m about to tell
More informationThe Last 32 Minutes. I can t breathe. I can feel the walls closing in around me and my chest refuses to fill with
Hope Nicole Kriegel College Research & Writing Kim Groninga 19 September 2012 The Last 32 Minutes I can t breathe. I can feel the walls closing in around me and my chest refuses to fill with oxygen as
More informationTime Machine Adventure KAREN LEE. February 10, 2016.
KAREN LEE February 10, 2016. I sat glumly in my chair. It was history class, the class I dislike the most. Today the history teacher, Miss Higgins remarked, Class, today is a special day for everyone.
More informationThe Farmer and the Badger
Long, long ago, there lived an old farmer and his wife who had made their home in the mountains, far from any town. Their only neighbor was a bad and malicious badger. This badger used to come out every
More informationLesson 28 - David & Goliath
The Old Testament Lesson 28 - David & Goliath Aims * To learn that David could defeat Goliath because God was with him * To learn that God doesn't look at your appearance or age, He looks at your heart.
More informationin God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth Wyoming Baptist Church Ps 22:23-31; Eph 1:3-14 Sunday, February 18, 2018
in God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth Wyoming Baptist Church Ps 22:23-31; Eph 1:3-14 Sunday, February 18, 2018 God, our Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth, we re here because
More informationavid and Peter were best friends. Today Peter got up
1 avid and Peter were best friends. Today Peter got up D early to help David finish his work at home. Now they had the whole morning to have some fun. I ll race you to the top of the hill! David said as
More informationMinistry to America Heart to Heart Ministries, Morgantown, West Virginia Pastor Karen Austin
Ministry to America Heart to Heart Ministries, Morgantown, West Virginia Pastor Karen Austin TONY: We bless you Heart to Heart Ministries and may you quickly come into the fullness of His Glory! You are
More informationTHE SLING D.H. BRADWAY
THE SLING By D.H. BRADWAY ON BLACK: "...IF GOD IS FOR US, WHO COULD EVER BE AGAINST US?" -ROMANS 8:31 FADE IN: EXT. FIELD. DAY SUPER: THIS IS A TRUE STORY. The Valley of Elah. Oddly enough the first thing
More informationSlaughter in Soweto by Michael Windsor
(audio file 1) Two Brothers Soweto is the name of a town in South Africa. It is an enormous ghetto for Black people. Marcus and John Ndanga lived in Soweto. They were brothers and they looked exactly like
More informationFOR THE LOVE OF GOD. By Tim Westland. Tim Westland
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD By Tim Westland Tim Westland timwestland@hotmail.com FADE IN: INT. CHURCH - NIGHT (21) sits in the dark, the suitcase at his feet his only companion. His face droops with sadness. (50)
More informationDivide and Subtract. By Farah Farooqi Illustrated by Lauren Ellis
Divide and Subtract By Farah Farooqi Illustrated by Lauren Ellis Divide and Subtract Chapter One I m Telling!...1 Chapter Two The Principal s Office...5 Chapter Three Formula for Friendship...9 2011 Wireless
More informationBlanca Flor. Angel Vigil
Blanca Flor Angel Vigil Characters The Narrator Juanito, a young man The Duende, a gnomelike, mischievous creature who lives in the forest Blanca Flor, a young woman Don 1 Ricardo, an evil man Don Ramon,
More informationFinal Draft 7 Demo. Final Draft 7 Demo. Final Draft 7 Demo
(Name of Project) by (Name of First Writer) (Based on, If Any) Revisions by (Names of Subsequent Writers, in Order of Work Performed) Current Revisions by (Current Writer, date) Name (of company, if applicable)
More informationUntitled By Kelly Brennan First Place
Untitled By Kelly Brennan First Place I stand in the clearing where I ve been for awhile This is my safe haven, yet I can t smile I watched her stumble through the words, lost I want to run in and help
More informationBlood of the Father. By Goran Zidar
By November 17 th 2011 He should be asleep. Tucked away snugly, in warmth and comfort. Safe from the bitter chill of winter, and the cold, cruel world beyond his bed. Instead, he wandered the darkened
More informationRefuse Revenge. Romans 12:21. Let God handle it! KEY VERSE STICKY STATEMENT
Refuse Revenge KEY VERSE Romans 12:21 STICKY STATEMENT Let God handle it! LESSON OBJECTIVE Children will learn that getting even with someone is not a God-honoring response and will choose to let God handle
More information3/21/2013. "My God, this is a nightmare," the co-pilot said. "He's going to destroy us," the pilot agreed.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No Greater Love John 15:9-13 During these weeks of Lent as we prepare our hearts for Easter, we ve been looking at looking at various ways to experience more of God s presence. We ve
More informationDaniel and the Lions
Large Group Openings Daniel and the Lions Daniel and the Lions 167 LARGE GROUP OPENINGS Daniel and the Lions (Daniel 6:1-28) Large Group Opening 1 Welcome to Large Group Openings for the Daniel and the
More informationThe Text That Saved My Life. By: Jackie Boratyn. State University watching the all-state theater performance of some musical; a show that even to
The Text That Saved My Life By: Jackie Boratyn I was 16 he was 16 this had to be a dream. There I was sitting in the theater of Illinois State University watching the all-state theater performance of some
More informationERDEMOVIC Julija, you little witch! I didn t know you were working here.
A Patch of Earth -- sample page 1 of 15 He hears loud laughter and Serbian juke box music down the street. He enters the smoky bar full of patrons and is immediately kissed by. Erdemovic is surprised.
More informationSome are not doing so well sometimes; Some are well to do all of the time, but inside, not always so well at all.
Why People Struggle Some are not doing so well sometimes; Some are well to do all of the time, but inside, not always so well at all. Some wish and crave for love--for children Some are trying to keep
More informationMy God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? (Mark 15:34)
4 My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? (Mark 15:34) The Cross Imagine what it would have been like the day that our Lord Jesus Christ died? Had you been alive that day, what would you have seen? Let
More informationSTOP THE SUN. Gary Paulsen
STOP THE SUN Gary Paulsen Terry Erickson was a tall boy; 13, starting to fill out with muscle but still a little awkward. He was on the edge of being a good athlete, which meant a lot to him. He felt it
More informationLoaded Questions: Who Are You Looking For? John 20:1-18
Easter - April 8, 2012 Pastor Mark Toone Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church Loaded Questions: Who Are You Looking For? John 20:1-18 A reporter in Time magazine once wrote, death is the one great adventure
More informationJesse needs to learn to set Firm Boundaries 2000 by Debbie Dunn
1 3 Male Actors: Jesse Jimmy Wade 1 Female Actor: Teacher 2 or more Narrators: Guys or Girls Narrator : Just like Hyena in the story called Hyena s dilemma at a fork in the path, people have many fork-in-the-road
More informationJesus is Your Best Friend
CE #2: FOUNDATIONS 1 Week 5 Chapter 2.9 Jesus is Your Best Friend Because He understands you the best John 15:15 For a God Time use the P.O.W.E.R. Plan in Appendix A. In high school Jennifer s best friend
More informationTHE BOAT. GIRL (with regard to the boat)
NB: When she was a child she would pretend to fear things to get attention from her family. It was an inconsistent habit - like the boy that cried wolf - that was easy to see through. Because if on the
More informationPlease Pass the Crumbs
Rev. Joan Pell Byron United Methodist Church Sermon: 8/17/14 Series: living outside the box Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28 Please Pass the Crumbs 21 From there, Jesus went to the
More informationWear a helmet, okay? Same goes for seatbelts. They exist for a reason.
Disclaimer: I don t own Twilight. Author Note: You know those texts/messages on people's profiles that end with something in the line of "if you agree, put this on your profile." Well, there is one message
More informationJacob s Blessing The God Who Blesses Pastor Kim Engelmann West Valley Presbyterian Church
Jacob s Blessing The God Who Blesses Pastor Kim Engelmann West Valley Presbyterian Church Date: 2018-05-06 Have you ever had a time when you just needed a hug? I had a morning like this recently. I had
More informationAbout the Book. Complaining. Respecting Parents. Getting Wisdom. Learning Not to be Ashamed of Who You Are. The Law of Sowing and Reaping
About the Book To grow up to be big, little lions have to learn survival skills, but the cub Sangu didn t want to listen to Papa and Mama s lessons he just wants to play. Getting lost while escaping a
More informationJesus Is Alive LESSON OVERVIEW 10:30-11:00 8:15-8:45. Be in class for CONNECT/ CHECK-INS - playtime - coloring pages 8:45-9:05 11:00-11:25 WORSHIP
Two and Three Year Olds April 14, 2019 Bible Passage: John 19 20 (Easter) LESSON OVERVIEW Jesus Is Alive 8:15-8:45 8:45-9:05 9:05-9:25 9:25-9:45 9:45 - end 10:30-11:00 11:00-11:25 11:25-11:40 11:40-12:00
More informationLEGEND OF THE TIGER MAN Hal Ames
LEGEND OF THE TIGER MAN Hal Ames It was a time of great confusion throughout the land. The warlords controlled everything and they had no mercy. The people were afraid since there was no unity. No one
More informationMANUSCRIPTS 41 MAN OF SHADOW. "... and the words of the prophets are written on the subway wall.. " "Sounds of Silence" Simon and Garfunkel
MANUSCRIPTS 41 MAN OF SHADOW by Larry Edwards "... and the words of the prophets are written on the subway wall.. " "Sounds of Silence" Simon and Garfunkel My name is Willie Jeremiah Mantix-or at least
More informationHave you ever thought about how much God loves you? You could
JANUARY 1 A GREAT, BIG LOVE God created human beings in his image. GENESIS 1:27 Have you ever thought about how much God loves you? You could spend your whole life thinking about it and still never understand
More informationStanding on the top of the building, Joshua s hands turn frigid grasping the railing. He steps over
Standing on the top of the building, Joshua s hands turn frigid grasping the railing. He steps over the iron bars and plants his feet upon the ledge. This is a lot higher than I thought it would be, he
More informationHenry the Gentle Giant Faces the Seaweed Sea Serpent
Henry the Gentle Giant Faces the Seaweed Sea Serpent by Kathy Warnes A long time ago when ferns grew as high as the sky and the earth hiccoughed fire, Henry the Gentle Giant lived in a village beside the
More informationWHITE QUEEN OF THE CANNIBALS The Story of Mary Slessor of Calabar
WHITE QUEEN OF THE CANNIBALS The Story of Mary Slessor of Calabar by A.J. BUELTMANN Moody Colportage #6 edited for 3BSB by Baptist Bible Believer in the spirit of the Colportage Ministry of a century ago
More informationNoah Builds a Big Boat. Before Class
Lesson 1 Lesson Aims NECESSARY Before Class Noah Builds a Big Boat 1. To teach the children that because of his obedience, God saved Noah and his family. 2. To teach that God requires obedience of us too.
More information*All identifying information has been changed to protect client s privacy.
Chapters of My Life By: Lena Soto Advice to my Readers: If this ever happens to you hopefully you won t feel guilty. All the pain you have inside, the people that are there will make sure to help you and
More informationFRONTISPIECE. See Page 11.
FRONTISPIECE. See Page 11. THE WISHING-CAP. BY MRS. SHERWOOD, Author of Little Henry and his Bearer," &c. TENTH EDITION. LONDON : PRINTED FOR HOULSTON AND SON, 65, Paternoster-Row ; AND AT WELLINGTON,
More informationCROSS WALK KATHY ECKLIN ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH LENOX, IOWA ALWAYS HELD THE WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK
CROSS WALK KATHY ECKLIN ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH LENOX, IOWA ALWAYS HELD THE WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK FIRST STATION Begin in front of the church Cross (that we carry) and basket for canned goods that
More informationStruggle. Winning the. by Dr. Clair Schnupp ARE YOU HAPPY?
by Dr. Clair Schnupp Winning the Struggle ARE YOU HAPPY? We all want to be happy. The first thought that comes to mind when we think of happiness is being part of a happy family. THINGS DON T ALWAYS WORK
More informationIn 1994 my wife and I moved into our current home after leaving California. Unlike our previous home, we now see a
The Syrophoenician Woman In 1994 my wife and I moved into our current home after leaving California. Unlike our previous home, we now see a wide variety of wild animals: birds, rabbits, ground squirrels,
More informationWHAT HAVE YOU TO DO WITH ME?
WHAT HAVE YOU TO DO WITH ME? A sermon preached by the Rev. Aaron Billard St. John s United Church, Moncton, NB June 20, 2010 Last night, I was working late at the church. It s a matter of usually not being
More informationGAMBINI, Lígia. Side by Side. pp Side by Side
Side by Side 50 Lígia Gambini The sun was burning his head when he got home. As he stopped in front of the door, he realized he had counted a thousand steps, and he thought that it was a really interesting
More informationHope you enjoy. Shane Diamond -
The following book that you have downloaded for FREE isn't your typical E-Book from Shane Diamond nor is it a typical E-Book that you would normally find being released by 4E Inc, the following E-Book
More informationNADIA THE WILLFUL by Sue Alexander
NADIA THE WILLFUL by Sue Alexander In the land of the drifting sands where the Bedouin move their tents to follow the fertile grasses, there lived a girl whose stubbornness and flashing temper cased her
More informationStations of the Cross
Fourteenth Station Jesus is laid in the tomb Mary and the friends of Jesus prepare his body for burial and lay it in a tomb cut from solid rock. They have forgotten or perhaps failed to believe the promise
More informationJesus is betrayed by his friends
Jesus is betrayed by his friends - a complete Easter Sunday School lesson - In this booklet we offer you eleven creative ideas that you can use in your Sunday school, kids ministry, children's church or
More informationMy Friend, Magpie. Book Two. By William Loader
My Friend, Magpie Book Two By William Loader Magpie I have a special friend and he is called, Magpie. He s a real magpie and we have known each other for hundreds of days even more than that. He sits on
More informationWarning: The following excerpt is unedited. Typos and grammatical errors galore.
C R E E P E R Warning: The following excerpt is unedited. Typos and grammatical errors galore. Double Warning: Since this is rough-draft material, the scene I m sharing with you may or may not end up in
More informationStars Within the Shadow of the Moon. No way! he yelled. His face was turning red with anger at the disobedience of his
Candra 1 Velisia Candra English 100 Formal Assignment #1: Narrative Project October 15, 2018 Stars Within the Shadow of the Moon No way! he yelled. His face was turning red with anger at the disobedience
More informationJONAH: STARTING OVER WITH GOD
JONAH: STARTING OVER WITH GOD By Andrew Wilson Jonah 3:1-10 October 4, 2009 Psalm 130:1-4, 7 The second half of Jonah, which starts at chapter 3, is the story of a man who has been reborn. God has just
More informationI WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND
PROLOGUE I WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND peoples fascination with the apocalypse. Why would you waste so much time and energy worrying about something you can t change? Besides, most of the time, it never comes
More informationThe Golden Rules: THE OTHER CHEEK AND THE SECOND MILE!
January 19, 2014 The Golden Rules: THE OTHER CHEEK AND THE SECOND MILE! Rev. Gary Haller First United Methodist Church Birmingham, Michigan Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42 You have heard that it was said, An
More informationFable of Felix the Flying Frog
Fable of Felix the Flying Frog Once upon a time, there was a man named Clarence who had a pet frog named Felix. Clarence lived a very modest life based on his very modest salary. But he never gave up
More informationThey know how to salute perfectly- Straight as a stick, towards the sky. They know how
Eileen Peng Grade 9 William Fremd High School Palatine, Illinois Teacher: Mr. Jim Weaver His hands know more than he ever will. They know how to salute perfectly- Straight as a stick, towards the sky.
More informationLayla and Monica are standing in the school toilets by the sinks. Layla: Um, Mon? Are we gonna do this for the whole of lunch?
Layla s Room by Sabrina Mahfouz Extract 1: Layla and Monica Layla and Monica are standing in the school toilets by the sinks. Yeh so just hold on to the sink, like this, and squat easy. They squat, looking
More informationReflections on the Stations. Words of Welcome & Introduction: Opening Hymn: First Station
Reflections on the Stations Words of Welcome & Introduction: Opening Hymn: First Station Jesus is standing before angry people who are yelling and saying mean, hurtful things to him. They scream at him.
More informationJune, This zine was produced as part of Writers in the Community, a program run by the Quebec Writers Federation.
June, 2016 This zine was produced as part of Writers in the Community, a program run by the Quebec Writers Federation. www.qwf.org/programs/wic Many thanks to Dale Matthews We would also like to express
More informationAye Papa sighed. As the conversation went on, Jackson began to worry. Would his home be captured?
Fire! by Mary Beke In April of 1775 a boy heard news that the American colonists were revolting against the powerful British Empire because of heavy taxes. That boy was Jackson Clark. He was a French-
More informationARE YOU PREPARED FOR JEHOVAH'S DAY?
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR JEHOVAH'S DAY? Imagine for a moment you are at home by yourself one afternoon. Your children are off at school or work and your husband or wife is also away for the day. They are off
More informationEarly Foundations Curriculum
Early Foundations Curriculum Sin and Forgiveness Monthly Teaching Guide Copyright 2005 Foundations Publishing, LLC All Right Reserved For Ages 2-6 Early Foundations Equipping Churches, Empowering Parents
More informationThe Ghost of Christmas Yet to Get It
by Rene Gutteridge What Who When Wear (Props) The three ghosts from A Christmas Carol are preparing to go teach Scrooge a lesson, but one of them has lost touch with her assignment and the entire reason
More informationCome, Lord Jesus! but not right now The Reverend James D. Dennis, Jr. November 27, Sermon Text: Mark 13:24-37
1 Sermon Text: Mark 13:24-37 Happy New Year! It s the first Sunday in Advent. It s the beginning of the Christian New Year. If you ve been in church on a regular basis, you know that. If you didn t know
More informationA REAL MAN THE MAN OF STEEL AND VELVET PART 2
Page 1 of 5 A REAL MAN THE MAN OF STEEL AND VELVET PART 2 We are continuing our series on A Real Man. The real man has two sides, one of Steel and one of Velvet. Last week we looked at the qualities of
More informationAnswers Hannah s Prayer 1 Samuel 1:1-28
Session 5 God Answers Hannah s Prayer 1 Samuel 1:1-28 Worship Theme: God answers prayer. Weaving Faith Into Life: Kids will thank God for hearing and answering their prayers. Session Sequence What Children
More informationBITS AND PIECES: MEMORIES OF LOVE PACKINGUPTHE STUFF
BITS AND PIECES: MEMORIES OF LOVE PACKINGUPTHE STUFF Darcie D. Sims, Ph.D., CHT, CT, GMS I hate what I have to do now -- tearing apart a house, a life. Taking apart each tiny bit, each small piece of someone's
More informationSANHOURI (IWP 2014) Page 1 of 5
SANHOURI (IWP 2014) Page 1 of 5 Sabah SANHOURI Isolation It's hot, hot enough to suffocate. There is nothing except this table upon which I sleep, a rectangular hall with four doors and twelve windows.
More informationMy Bondage and My Freedom Close Read
1 My Bondage and My Freedom Close Read Read first section in left column; Then, answer questions for that section in the right column. Write the answers in COMPLETE SENTENCE in your own words, unless otherwise
More informationIslamic Moral Stories. Personal Project
ABSTRACT Understand to preserve national heritage through moral stories and learn to practice the ethics among different cultures Nasser Essa MYP Personal Project Islamic Moral Stories Personal Project
More informationLucky Luck From the Crimson Fairy Book, Edited by Andrew Lang
From the Crimson Fairy Book, Once upon a time there was a king who had an only son. When the lad was about eighteen years old his father had to go to fight in a war against a neighbouring country, and
More informationTap to Eliminate Feelings of. Abandonment and Pain. Angela Treat Lyon
Tap to Eliminate Feelings of Abandonment and Pain Angela Treat Lyon Eliminate Feelings of Abandonment & Pain Angela Treat Lyon EFTBooks.com IDareYouRadio.com All text and images Angela Treat Lyon 2012-14
More informationThe Murders in the Rue Morgue
E d g a r A l l a n P o e The Murders in the Rue Morgue Part Three It Was in Paris that I met August Dupin. He was an unusually interesting young man with a busy, forceful mind. This mind could, it seemed,
More informationJesus Believes in You: Simon Becomes Peter Kevin Saxton, Brewster Baptist Church, March 19, 2006
Jesus Believes in You: Simon Becomes Peter Kevin Saxton, Brewster Baptist Church, March 19, 2006 The last several weeks we ve been going through a series titled When God Changes Your Name, and we ve been
More informationONE ANOTHER WEEK 5: ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER OCTOBER 15, At a Glance Peter Learns to Accept John 18; 21
ONE ANOTHER WEEK 5: ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER OCTOBER 15, 2017 At a Glance Peter Learns to Accept John 18; 21 Main Idea: God wants His people to accept and pray for one another. Memory Verse: May the God who
More informationSID: Wait a second. Her parents are not believers. Tell me, between you and me, did they think you were a little meshuga, nuts?
1 Is there a supernatural dimension, a world beyond the one we know? Is there life after death? Do angels exist? Can our dreams contain messages from Heaven? Can we tap into ancient secrets of the supernatural?
More informationMy Daddy remarried a precious woman who had three children. The youngest being the only girl named Dena and close to my sister s age.
TRACEY BENTLEY At the age of 2 my mother and father divorced and my mother married my stepfather shortly after. My mom, brother, sister and I all moved with him as a family. At the age of 3 or before I
More informationLearning to Love God: the Ten Commandments
FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH CLUB BOOK #2 His delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. ~Psalm 1:2 : the Ten Commandments Review and recite the following key verses and motto:
More informationIf Stones Could Talk
1 If Stones Could Talk April 13, 2014 Dr. Stephen D. McConnell Several years ago Gary Chapman came out with a book that restarted a conversation between thousands and thousands of couples on the question
More informationSERMON Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8 First Lutheran Church September 11, 2016
1 SERMON Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8 First Lutheran Church September 11, 2016 Aitkin, Minnesota Rev. Darrell J. Pedersen KIDS MESSAGE Kids, welcome to this new year of Sunday school. Today we have our
More informationThe God Who Heals: Who He Wants John 5:1-15
Advent II - December 9, 2012 Pastor Mark Toone Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church The God Who Heals: Who He Wants John 5:1-15 How many were here in worship last week? Didn t it feel like we were on holy ground?
More informationLiving in Doubt. He replied, My mother and brothers are those who hear God s word and put it into practice.
Richard Davenport December 16, 2018 3 rd Sunday in Advent Text: Luke 8:18-28 (NIV) Living in Doubt 18 Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have,
More informationI was asked to come here this morning to share a story with you about my friend Eutychus.
Acts 20:7-12 We met on Sunday to worship and celebrate the Lord s Supper. Paul addressed the congregation. Our plan was to leave first thing in the morning, but Paul preached on, way past midnight. (We
More information"I won't! I won't go home! You can't make me!" Jonas sobbed and shouted and pounded the bed with his fists.
20 "I won't! I won't go home! You can't make me!" Jonas sobbed and shouted and pounded the bed with his fists. "Sit up, Jonas," The Giver told him firmly. Jonas obeyed him. Weeping, shuddering, he sat
More informationDealing with Negative Emotions January 2013 Pinky Promise Study
1. Pray in any prayer requests? 2. Introduce new members. Dealing with Negative Emotions January 2013 Pinky Promise Study 3. Shake it Off just start thanking God for your life & those who are in it. Clear
More informationCharacter Education Lessons. Bible Edition. You Move You Lose. Main Virtues Tolerance/Friendship/Cooperation. Other Virtues
Bible Edition You Move You Lose Summary The bear cubs Stubby and Prissy can t seem to agree on anything not even on who should close the door. Even their forest friends walk out because of their bickering.
More information31 March 2019 St. Athanasius Lutheran Church. Jesu Juva. Rebels Welcomed Here Text: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32; 1 Corinthians 5:16-21
31 March 2019 St. Athanasius Lutheran Church Lent 4 Vienna, VA Jesu Juva Rebels Welcomed Here Text: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32; 1 Corinthians 5:16-21 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, and from
More informationNOAH S ARC. mm pesola
S ARC By mm pesola Copyright (c) 2014 This screenplay may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of the author. mm pesola 328 9th St. So. Virginia, MN 55792 pesola@earthlink.net
More informationChapter 1. Love is the Answer God is the Cure, by Aimee Cabo Nikolov
Chapter 1 I was a little surprised to get a call from Nicole, my bouncy, younger by six years sister because I hadn t seen her or heard from her in nine years. The last time we had been together was when
More information