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A Puppet to Lift Spirits and Giggles

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By Anna Kilgo

During this past week's SEW, elementary students got a chance to dive into a few of God’s numerous names while enjoying the presence of some unfamiliar faces- including puppets with big personalities. 

From October 23rd to the 25th, students from Preschool through high school participated in SEW, or Spiritual Emphasis Week. During this Wednesday-to-Friday occasion, a group of speakers was invited to travel from Texas, USA, to our school here in Penang, Malaysia, to speak to each school division. With this SEW’s theme being “God Is,” each guest spokesperson shared a variety of stories—some from the Bible and others from their personal lives and families back home. Each gave messages aligning with the attributes of God and guiding students through what the Bible says, providing passages from scripture. 

Between the worship, activities, and messages all the students would participate in during the day and the optional night services, many enjoyed the fun and intentional atmosphere the speakers brought and Dalat’s hard work and preparation. Mrs. Sierra Veerasingam also invited elementary students to attend the night sessions and encouraged them to bring their parents and grandparents.

At the start of each day, beginning on Wednesday, children ages preschool to grade 4 gathered in Harbor Hall. They sang worship songs such as “Yahweh (No One)” and played games to get in the spirit. Then, they explored different themes of who God is, such as Yahweh, Immanuel, Jehova Rapha, King Of Kings, and Lord of Lords. 

When asked what she learned during the week, Mei Chen Fan (3) replied, “That nothing is impossible for God!” 

A fan favorite amongst the elementary students was a skit led by two of the speakers and performed by a puppet named Joe, who did not like his fur being touched and loved singing a song about the Bible.

 “My favorite part about SEW is that before lunch, we learned about a funny puppet named Joe, and it was very funny because if you said the word ‘Bible,’ he would sing a song!” Dora Wang (3) exclaims.

Overall, elementary school children of all ages enjoyed the various videos, activities, and entertainment that each day brought. They excitedly shared all the joy and laughter that came with learning more about the Lord and all He is capable of.

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