Opening Assignment: Draw a picture of a significant event that has occurred in the last few months of teaching. (you will be sharing this with a partner after our opening prayer, and then that person will introduce you with a brief summary of your drawing.)
Spirit of the living God, be the Gardener of my soul. For so long I have been waiting, silent and still — experiencing a winter of the soul. But now, in the strong name of Jesus,
I dare to ask: Clear away the dead growth of the past, Break up the hard clods of custom and routine,
Stir in the rich compost of vision and challenge, Bury deep in my soul the implanted Word, Cultivate and water and tend my heart, Until new life buds and opens and flowers. Amen.
May the peace of Christ go with you Wherever He may send you May He guide you through the wilderness Protect you through the storm May He bring you home rejoicing At the wonders He has shown you May He bring you home rejoicing Once again into our doors.