Student Letters

Yesterday I finished writing my 18 letters, one for each student.  I began almost 2 months ago and could only get through a few at a time before I'd choke up at the idea of goodbye (an idea that is very close right now) but as soon as I finished, I set to the task that Rachel suggested and stuck with me.  I began looking for a verse of scripture for each student.

1 Timothy 4:22-- Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.

Hebrews 10:35-36-- Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.  For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.

Proverbs 16:16-- How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight than silver.

1 Peter 3:10-- Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceit.

Ephesians 4:32-- Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Proverbs 11:6-- A gracious woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth. 

2 Timothy 1:7--For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but He has given us a spirit of power and of love and of calm and well balanced mind and discipline and self-control.

John 16:33-- I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace.  In the world you will have tribulation.  But take heart; I have overcome the world. 

Proverbs 4:7-- Wisdom is the prime thing.  Acquire wisdom; and with all that you acquire, acquire understanding. 

Isaiah 41:10-- Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look around you, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Joshua 1:9-- I've commanded you to be strong and brave.  Don't ever be afraid or discouraged I am the Lord your God and I will be there to help you wherever you go.

Ephesians 4:2--Always be humble and gentle.  Patiently put up with each other and love each other.

Proverbs 18:24-- Some friends don't help but a true friend is closer than your own family.

1 Peter 4:8--Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Romans 8:28--And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

3 John 1:5-- Dear friend, you are being faithful to God when you care for the traveling teachers who pass through, even though they are strangers to you.

James 1:12--Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Proverbs 16:7-- When a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

I have placed each letter, with the handwritten verse, in their envelopes along with their superlative awards, advice for keeping up English over the summer, and, for one student, a perfect attendance award. 

The superlatives are:
Most Confident
Most Likely to be a TV Writer
Most Likely to be an Event Announcer
Most Likely to be a Soccer Player
Most Likely to be a Teacher
Best One-Liner Jokes
Most Likely to Make You  Believe Anything with a Smile
Most Compassionate
Best Animal Sounds
Most Likely to be a Spy
Most Likely to be a Detective
Best Mathematician
Most Likely to be on a Toothpaste Commercial
Most Likely to write a Book
Most Likely to be a Singer
Best Scientist
Most Likely to be a Community Leader
Most Likely to be an Artist

Thursday we'll be doing a feel good activity where each student must think of one good thing about every other student in the room.  They will write them on a sheet.  I will collect them, review them, and add those to the packets too.