This year, we started a Co-op with some homeschool friends in our church. The kids named the Co-Op the Christian Crusaders, and our learning focus this year has been about missionaries and current mission opportunities around the world.
For our last lesson, Tracie, Avery and Aidan shared about Ethiopia. Tracie shared about the orphans, the poverty, and other saddening statistics about Ethiopia. However, she also shared some of the HOPE for that country as well! Some of the people truly know the joy that Jesus offers.
Other Interesting Facts...Did you know that coffee originated in Ethiopia? Did you know the Bible records that Paul baptized an Ethiopian? Finally, did you know it is a different year in Ethiopia than it is here - they recently celebrated the year 2000? (Did I get that right Tracie? I tried to take copious notes, but I couldn't keep up! I need to brush up on my note taking skills!) Seriously, it was a great lesson, and everyone learned a lot about the country and the culture. 
Avery was dressed in her Ethiopian dress. She gave everyone REAL freshly ground Ethiopian coffee as a take home! Aidan shared about the language, by wearing his Ethiopian shirt...but, we have no idea what it says!
Tracie even brought a REAL Ethiopian for the presentation! Isn't he adorABEL?!? 
We were blessed to have this final Co-op at the Swoboda Ranch! It is beautiful!
Yes, this is one of our pastors. His name is Farmer Brandon. Although he is sporting his John Deere Hat, he is still shopping for some overalls! :-) Actually, he and Betsy are doing a great job learning how to take care of this beautiful land. Brandon gave all of the children a lesson on chickens! Bawk, bawk!
Here are a few more of my favorite pictures of the day!
Here are a few more of my favorite pictures of the day!Here's a pic of all the MOMS together! For the six Moms in this picture, there are 25 children! Are we crazy or what??
Christy - 5 children, Robin - 4 children, Betsy - 6 children (and LOTS of animals!), Tracie - 4 children, Patti - 3 children, and Cindy - 3 children
2 comments:
Wow! What a bunch! I think it is great what you all are doing. Super Moms! Amy
It's a good thing I didn't have a disection to teach about Ethiopia.. What would we have disected?
I did bring some coffee though... so it's like "A little Taste of Ethiopia"...
SPACEY TRACIE IS AN AWESOME NOTE TAKER THOUGH... WANTING TO SPREAD HER SKILL TO ALL THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD!
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