Antelopes and Acting

What I learned today...

kob |käb; kōb|
noun ( pl. same)
an antelope with a reddish coat and lyre-shaped horns, found on the savannas of southern Africa
I taught English this afternoon and in an reading comprehension exercise this new word came up. I had to ask the kids what it meant which was an interesting change of positions, from explaining the meaning of fierce or adjective to asking about an African animal. Somehow they had the easy job. I guess that’s why I’m paid the big bucks!

Auntie Liz read the story of Jesus calming the storm to the kids tonight at devotions. Then she had them act it out. Jesus, played by Godfrey- fitting!, and the disciples, Lubega and Joseph, experienced the crashing waves (bed sheets and aunties splashing water) and wind (kids blowing with all their might and slapping their legs). Godfrey rose after much shaking from his friends, put out his hand and commanded the waves and wind, “Silence. Be still.” And after some coaching, the wind, waves and disciples froze. What a moment when silliness come to a stand still and under control! While a few giggles escaped, I think most of the kids thought it was a pretty awesome storm.

Two very important things came of this little acting workshop.
1) The kids had a chance to grasp a little more how AWESOME God is.
2) And I was reminded. The anxiety I have about them learning a new show, more dances, different songs on top of school, cultural nuances, rules, and daily living should be stilled because God has it in control. He knows the time to put things in their place. He knows how to do it. He can work with or without me depending on how scared I want to be.
And here- the kids acted. They learned lines and used props. What more is there to our show? A few costumes. Really, I should be more concerned with the adults who have to make sure the kids can be heard in the huge theaters or seen from two balconies away.
Um guys….can we chat…