Berea's youth in action (or not).
Left
to right: Annie (Pre-School)
Diann (Youth minister; Jr. High)
Deb P. (Toddlers)
(The "Terrific Trio")
Pic taken at 2007 Annual Soup Supper.
Doing what they do best: eating & talking.
Project Noah's Ark
- 2009
Project Noah's Ark 2009 comes in
two parts. Part One was the construction of a plastic model of one concept
of Noah's Ark. Shipbuilder Matt H. under the direction of Youth Minister
Diann H., and with some of her help, built the model (seen in some of the pics
below). Part Two was the layout of an outline of the basic dimensions of
the ark as given in Genesis 6:15, New International Version. This outline
was laid out on Berea Christian Church and Berea Cemetery Association property.
The outline measures 450 feet in length and 75 feet in width. It covers and
crosses our drive approach to the church parking lot. Cars pass through the 75
foot width. A single 45 foot line holding a number of blue stars and
smiley face balloons to give some sense of the height of the ark. (If the
wind does not cooperate with the balloons, see the Pin Oak at the north
left-center "in" the ark for an approximation. The tree is 15-20
feet shorter than the height of the ark. ) Pictures below were taken
with low attendance (It was in the thirties that morning. Besides, Noah
probably didn't have a lot help either.) The kids who participated learned
from this project. Matt's presentation to the Adult C. E. class was
excellent. We all learned. Thanks to Diann, Annie, and
Mary who
helped with balloons this morning. (Deb P., the third member of the
"Terrific Trio" held the fort in case toddlers arrived.) Thanks to
Butch and Diann for the
outline on the property. Thanks to the kids who attended, in cold weather,
and had as much fun as only kids can have in that cold.
Left: Diann (not
her eyes looking at you), Matt (hidden) Annie, Kyleigh, and Karissa prepare
height
markers for launch.
Right: Pic #2 of height marker prep team.
Left: Matt
amidships holding height marker tether awaiting launch.
Right: N. E. L. D. Non-electronic Launching Device
(Diann).
Left: P. S. D. T.
[Perimeter Structural Design Team]. (Matt, Kyleigh, & Karissa).
Right: Camera is at north end of the "Ark." Look hard and see Annie and the P.S.D.T. 450 feet away.
See
where the two patches of road "white" come
together. Note also the "height" tree, center. The
tree, however, is about 15-20 feet shorter than the ark's 45 feet.
Noah had a crew of
one (God) and eight passengers.
We had eight on this project if you count the guy
taking pictures.
Matt's presentation of the plastic model and his descriptive narrative of the story of the Ark followed the outside work. A few more balloons will be added later to complete the outline. (Local deer damaged the initial layout of the ark. We expect more damage by these ungrateful deer. They shouldn't have done that. After all, their ancestors were on that ark!)
Pics below show Matt in his presentation and some of his rapt students. They learned a thing or two also. Thanks, Matt.
Look closely at the faces. See the
light dawning? You have the makings
of a good teacher, Matt. Great job!
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