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How can we know about God?
How does God's word form and inform Lutheran education communities and my role?
What are the most significant aspects of Lutheran theology for Lutheran education?

What these understandings mean for me personally:

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For me: God's love - moves when people move, it has something to say, it changes lives, it's constant, it is forgiveness
Video 1: The story of the Bible
The written word of God, the proclaimed word, the living word, a sacred text, it's the authority of matters in faith and life.
Old Testament - stories of God, the creator, engaging with people in the world
New Testament - the word became flesh. God became the living word.

Video 2: What is the Bible?
The Bible can be split into 3 sections based on the stories that are told. They are a collection of stories that are told over 1300 years and are put together to provide clarity and hope. The apostles wrote the New Testament as a voice of God that links the past (Old Testament) and the way forward with Jesus. Tanak and New Testament is considered scripture.

Video 3: Literary Styles in the Bible
Stories - a character who wants something, asks in depth questions, overcomes challenges. These stories can change how we view ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Dig into the history before unpacking the stories. Who wrote it? What was the context?

How does God's word form and inform our Role in a Lutheran School?
Interesting conversation about incorporating the Bible into various learning areas. Are we allowed to? Expected to? What do we do with controversial topics? (West Wing video).
We need to provide a safe space for people in our schools. We don't need to say 'this is the rule of the bible', but instead 'lets have a conversation about this'.
WWJD? "What's the thing that's kind?" Keep it simple and allow students and families to consider. It's ok to say 'there's a broad range of opinion'.

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What versions are there?
Immanuel doesn't have a directive about which Bible we must use as staff members. Students in Prep, Year 3, Year 6 and The Gideons provide small bibles for the Year 7-9 students.
Why does there have to be so many? Doesn't this complicate things?
Luther video: this provides ideas that the translation can be misleading and open to interpretation eg repent/do penance. It does provide information about the need for reformation: Luther needed people to know the truth in the Bible, not just the rules provided by translation through the Church.

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Discussion:
What is the difference between Law and Gospel?
Eg, Parable of the Good Samaritan: moral of the story is to help people - this is God's law. The gospel says 'God will always help us'.

Lutheran's are Jesus people. We worship Jesus, rather than the Bible.

Forgiveness is unconditional.
How does scripture interpret scripture? Eg, Adultery - Jesus knew the Old Testament and still forgave the woman who had done wrong.

The bible is the word of God to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context: This is the Lutheran Lens.

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Critical Reflection:

Video 1:
Huge growth in Lutheran schools.
Parents clearly care about quality education to be choosing to spend money on Lutheran education.
The history links between German settlement and more specifically the mission work underpins the work we do in Lutheran schools. This reminds me that we are doing this work as a service to God.
Family Tree of Christianity:
Fascinating historical recount of reformation.
Reasons for Eastern Orthodox different to Roman Catholic.
Anabaptist - baptism is a sign that someone is making a choice. Other churches understand that the Holy Spirit is also present in a small child.
Differences between understanding of salvation.
Differences in way we view the body and blood of Jesus.
Every time there's a breakaway it signifies a difference of opinion to the teachings of the bible.
What's common within Christianity is the understanding of Jesus.
Question: why can't women be ordained into the Lutheran Church in Australia? A: women are allowed to be ordained throughout the world, consistently discussed but constitution prevents it as less that 65% vote required. A spectrum of belief exists on this point.
Bible Verse: A reminder that we are uniquely and wonderfully made by God. This is important to remember about our students.
Discussion: My line leader is the master of compassion and justice. He wholeheartedly listens to students and parents and helps ease them into the process of restoration.
I heard about how tragic events can highlight the strong sense of community - compassion, love and service - even though we are doing this all the time.
Spirituality - how do I help my students find their own way with regard to spirituality? How do I ensure they all know their way to God?
Grace - God sets the example for giving kindness, fairness, understanding, and acceptance. How can I be modelling this for our students?

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Connections:
The biggest connection for me today was about vocation and community link. When we care for what we do and who we serve, the community link becomes stronger. We can show the way God exists in even the everyday tasks so that students can see God all around.

Challenges:
The challenges I faced today was thinking about how we support people 'on the fringe'. For my student who will likely be asked to find another school, for the teachers who aren't feeling supported, for the students who struggle academically and therefore every day is a struggle, how am I  supporting them? How am I taking an extra step for them? What more can I do? Because it's clear from my vocation that I truly want to do as much as I can.

Concepts:
The concept of love shown in John 13 is evident in our ILC community. This can be seen across all levels: after school care, ELC, primary, secondary, tuckshop volunteers, soccer club. Ensuring students feel this, learn to recognise it, and then develop their own ways to show love.

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In what ways does Lutheran education value community?
In what ways has the learning about community relationships informed your understanding of your role and contribution?

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Vocation video:
From the latin word - 'to call'
What if everything we do is a call to serve God?
With gifts, talents, passions
Take your passion to the world's needs.
Listen to what the world needs of you and your life will have a purpose.
Belong.

Personal: We have teams that provide support: LED, classroom teachers, SOC, middle leaders.
As I'm in a middle leader role, I rely on Head of Well Being as my line manager to provide guidance and advice. He also provides a listening ear without judgement. In my role in Academic Care, the conversations with Deputy HoSS are so valuable because I feel I can make a contribution to that space as well as being listened to. I would like to continue in that situation so that I can also offer support for her when needed.
I hope to be a support for the teachers who are in my House, however, it seems like I'm currently more of an ear for teachers who require support for LED students. Or who have personal struggles within the school environment.
Teaching is a vocation for me. I have always known it's my place. The change along the way is the additional level of 'calling': senior dance, junior dance, private studio dance, English, student support, pastoral care... the pathway of my teaching changes has reflected where my strengths have guided me.
If we can use this language and these ideas when working with our students, even if it's not a God focus initially, it will allow students to develop this idea of calling. Show students that they need to follow their dreams and also allow them to see God in their everyday 'mundane' activities. Being something to someone is more than enough.

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Henri Nouwen - Each piece is so insignificant yes together in one mosaic, each little stone is indispensable and makes a unique contribution to the community.
God doesn't forget us. Each of us are unique and we all contribute to our Immanuel community.
Which part of our school community needs us to help make God visible? Is it a needy parent? Is it a child who doesn't fit in? Is there a team member who needs a little more support than others?

Sections of quotes:
"Hospitality helps... overcome the fear of exclusion... and makes deep learning possible"
"Vocation is a mask of God. Everyday life is a hiding place for God. He transfigures everyday life"
"Caring for the human race through the work of other human beings. We are to work for the good of other people."
"... we become less self-centred and focused more on others, we become more of who God wants us to be. We find out true selves by serving others. We are called into relationship, into community."
My thoughts: ILC fosters an environment where students feel supported by a range of staff (psych, LED, teachers, admin) and nurtures a sense of community by putting service at the forefront of student activities.

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Hospitality of Abraham
Icons:
eyes - where are they looking? - father looking to son, son looking to the source, spirit looking into the space
what are they wearing? colours represent their position eg blue for earth, red for the blood of christ
wings and halos - shows their holy role

This is meant to depict the trinity all speaking to Abraham. It's a picture of relationships.
The original had a mirror on it which suggests the viewer is invited into the image/relationship.
This goes back to the creation story where God said, 'let us make humans in our image'. The angels present in human form with human expression.

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John 13:34-35
A new command I give you: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

This reminds me of involvement in Primary School worship. Singing in this space provided me with a sense of belonging as part of the worship community. Singing also brings joy and confidence.
The verse suggests that people will know that we are disciples of God based on how we treat people. How we make them feel will determine how we are 'judged'. By loving, we teach others to love also.
God gives us Grace. He forgives us forever. We will have to face the truths in our lives regardless of this love from God.
ILC's implementation of restorative practices is evidence that this love is central to our community. Conversations with students that show teachers are also human - we make mistakes too. And we learn from them and grow from them and it's ok for students to do the same.
ILC's leadership program is also evidence of this. Support and explicit teaching around relationships, around love-centred leaders gives students the opportunity to grow in love and life.

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How does creation theology inform the why and how of Lutheran education?

How does creation theology shape an aspect of your work with students?

What these understandings mean for me personally:
How these understandings are reflected in our practices and structures at Immanuel:
How these understandings can impact my teaching practice:
Challenges and questions:

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Quote from Luther:
"God daily and abundantly provides shoes and clothing, food and drink, house and farm, spouse and children, and all property."
This helps fuel my joy-filled view of the world. The experiences I am worthy of are made by God. In the recent years, I have increasingly seen the amazing wonders that God continues to provide for me personally.

Video - Rob Bell
How does it feel to be invited to contribute to God's ongoing creation?
Me: celebrate self, how can I if there's so many aspects to 'me'? Is aspiring for excellence the best thing? Or even, what does excellence mean? Can I be 'excellent' by being me?
School: how does the community contribute? eg, people who started charities are usually those who have been affected directly. ILC take so many aspects that are outwardly focused to develop a greater sense of community. Service is one of the greatest areas of learning.

David Orr:
"The world needs people who live well in their places"
My enjoyment in my role at ILC suggests that I am currently 'living well' in this space.

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"Image of God" - animation
God gave humans free will. God wants us to subdue the earth and rule it. This includes building of communities and the day-to-day acts that are in the benefit of others. There will always be those who turn away from God and who create misery. But, there are more who choose to exist in the benefit of others. Those who rule by serving. That's what teachers are doing - day to day service with love for all. This is what I choose.

"Most Likely to Succeed" - video:
How can we use the notion of authenticity to enhance our learning experiences? If the student feels a sense of achievement and accomplishment, we have succeeded in our teaching. The teaching and learning needs to be continuously evolving... how can I use the knowledge that's at my fingertips to create, adapt, develop etc? What's the 21st century model? What needs to change in the way I teach over time so that students can be creative in the way they interact with the learning material?

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It's not about what the world gives to us, but it's about what we give to the world.

Video: Rob Bell
We make service one of the key influences in deciding where our spare time goes. What do the students learn by experiencing acts of service - both as providers and recipients? I feel this is equally as valuable (if not more) to the academic pursuits in the school.
How can sport impact the students who otherwise may not succeed in the classroom?
Learning from the past, but looking ahead to the future. How do our students use what we instil for them as change makers?

"Image of God" - animation
Immanuel seeks to maintain a community of support for students, families, and staff. They do this by constant service. Immanuel strives to provide 'for the benefit of others'.
We are still only part of the development of the whole child. All children are born perfectly made and the external contributors are outside of our control at times and this can be challenging. God wants us to invite Him into our space to allow him to help us.

Quote:
"Education is not about the teaching of a what, it's about the growing of a who."
This quote aligns perfectly to our statement: The whole person is the whole point. We strive to ensure the student is catered for in the broadest way. This includes academics, sports, chess, leadership, arts, service, learning support, etc.

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Every single statement can be traced back to how we view God.
Standouts for me in my teaching role in this learning community:
Service to others through actions and relationships is a reflection of and response to God’s love for all.
All useful knowledge and learning is God’s gift to people for their wellbeing.
The uniqueness and worth of each person.
Develop their God-give talents so they may shape and enrich their world (this goes in hand with God giving us the earth to subdue and rule).

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Lutheran schools see learning as a gift from God so that all can flourish and inspire them to respond to the needs of the world.
God invites all people to join in His ongoing care.

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How are the ideas and information presented connected to what I already knew?
The 6 points comparing the ways we look at/understand the Bible reminded me that the Catholics look to the teachings of the Church alongside the Bible. Lutherans consider it to be God's voice and the stories that must be considered historically and culturally. This text is not 'black and white' but layered with understandings through each context.
What's special about the Lutheran Lens? Every child is 'allowed' to make mistakes, and will be loved regardless.

What new ideas did you get that extended my thinking?
Luther: "The Bible is the manger in which Christ is laid".

Bible Gateway: the various translations... which version is more suited to each of my groups? Which one resonates with me most? Keep this in mind when engaging with the Bible moving forward.

What challenges have come up in your mind from the information presented?
How do we deal with parents own perspectives and judgements about the way we deliver content? I'm not sure if this was answered in a totally practical or clear way.

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In what ways might the concept of grace shape Lutheran education communities?
In what ways might the concept of grace inform the understanding of my role and my contribution?

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"God's grace is a gift that's freely given."

My thoughts:
soft, care, service, support, love, understanding

Team thoughts:
understanding, accepting, acknowledging, help (through consequence)

After the video featuring Nadia Bolz Weber:
We are 100% sinner and saint
death and resurrection
God's grace is freely given

Parable of the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16)
- God is the owner of the vineyard in this story
- He loves us all equally
- God has given us all that we have

Grace is not about earning something, it's about God choosing to share all He has made with us.

Reflection on article "What is Grace" by Justin Holcom
Grace is - God's favour to the unworthy
The love of God, the Peace of God, the unmerited favour of God.
"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
We hear so much in modern society about 'karma' which is getting what you deserve. We so often teach our students to work harder and expect more.  However, grace is the opposite to Karma. Whilst we still need to encourage hard work and continual improvement of skill, we are blessed to also share that no matter what, everyone receives God's unmerited favour.

Reflection of Excepts from Prodigal Prophet:
"Faith is a living, bold trust in God's grace." (Martin Luther). Luther speaks of the joy and happiness experienced when a person knows God's grace and. The connection between us and God, and us and all other creatures becomes more wholehearted. When we know and understand God's grace, we know our problems can be fixed with God's grace. Grace abolishes a fear of failure. From a teaching perspective, if our students know grace, then they can operate without their usual fear of failure. They can turn to God whenever they fail and know they will always receive his grace.  This is important when dealing with students who may have made some poor behavioural choices - they can learn that no matter what, they have the unconditional grace of God.

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My reflection:
In what ways might the concept of grace inform the understanding of my role and my contribution?

In my role as Pastoral Leader, the concept of grace is hugely valuable. I think of how a student might feel knowing that God's grace is consistent - no matter what. Perhaps this is a reminder to preface all restorative chats with this notion. If students make mistakes or poor choices, is it my place to judge? Although justice must be present as part of teaching right from wrong, another goal can surely be for students to know God's grace.
If I think of the parable of the vineyard, how might the classroom look if the last became first? How can the order of learning change to ensure the 'last' are always catered for? What can I do differently? What am I already doing well in this area?
If acknowledging God's grace helps us reduce our fear of failure, can this be an aspect to cover when trying to reduce the limiting mindset that some students have?
It is good to see the venn diagram as a reminder that well-being of the student is at the forefront of how we operate at ILC. We use each of the 4 circles to underpin grace as the core of our learning.

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What is the shape of Australian spirituality from a Lutheran perspective?
What are important aspects of spirituality from a Lutheran perspective?

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Photos that reveal something about me and my spirituality

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Reflection:
What do my 3 photos reveal about me and what is important to me?
All three photos show connection with people and place.
The first photo shows the most important people in my life. My children provide me a constant reminder of what's real and I'm constantly amazed that I have received this awesome Godly made gift of new life.
My mothers presence in this photo is a reminder of the miracles that God provides. She is a survivor.
My father provides opportunity for me to learn and grow, my brother provides me ways to combat challenges, and my husband provides support and care.
Together as a family we share love.
The second photo is a reminder of the wonderful world I get to experience. Adventures are what challenge and thrill me and sharing these with family and friends rebuilds my spirit.
The third photo is of my lifelong friends. They've made my journey.

What is the connection between what is important to me and my spirituality?
The main link for me is the need for connection with people and the world. My bucket is filled when I've spent time with family and friends, especially when sharing new experiences.
What we talk about spirituality, what are we actually talking about?

Spirituality is seeking connection with something other than myself. For me, this is connection with people and places. When experiencing these moments, I often reflect with gratitude.

Thinking about my own spiritual journey, what has helped and what has hindered?
My dad did not believe in God when I was growing up and I found this to be distressing because I worried that we wouldn't end up together in heaven. My understanding came from my learnings in my Lutheran School. I prayed regularly for dad to believe. Now, when we are at school based events, dad involves himself in all aspects of the worship and has opened his mind to a greater being.
The experiences I've had in churches and other religious settings have all been positive and have reinforced that Christianity is love, grace, compassion, empathy, kindness - all things I value and that make me feel good.

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Video "Faith and Belief in Australian" reflection:
Census - just under half the population identify as Christian.
Many taking a science perspective. Other religions are growing also as our immigration rates continue to grow.
Why are people connecting with the idea of spirituality more than Christianity?
- are we a more questioning society than previously?
- do we expect more evidence for us to believe?
- is it not 'entertaining' enough?

What is the difference between being spiritual and being religious?
- religion aligns with specific beliefs, but spirituality might be more choice of differing beliefs without as much structure
- spirituality is your own personal journey within your own morals and values
- spirituality reduces the supportive church community as it could be more self-reflective
- spirituality means believing in 'something' but not always being able to commit to one specific way/thing/idea
- but you can be religiously inclined but come from a more spiritual place rather than simply 'following' the rules of the church, spirituality is more about engaging in the meaning of what religion means.

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Spirituality in Australia - Resource reflection:

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Teenage Spirituality
"religious nones" - a term that describes teens that do not identify with religion.
Teens seem genuinely open to others having religious diversity as long as the choice is theirs to make for themselves. "It's all good".
6 Categories:
- this worldly (this world is the only thing that exists)
- religiously committed
- seekers (eclectic - psychics, religious)
- spiritual but not religious (belief in higher being but not really God)
- indifferent (undecided)
- nominally religious (culturally religious usually from parents or school)

Discussion: Social media is showing people that there are various options out there for them to connect with and engage in. People are looking for something that engages them and gives them meaning. However, they don't feel that this needs to be structured or necessarily the same as what their parents had experienced. Indigenous spirituality is embedded in every aspect of every day life. This used to be the way for Christianity too, but our Western cultures have changed that and applied a separation between our faith/spirituality and the rest of our busy lives.

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In what ways might the concept of grace shape Lutheran education communities?
Quote reflection: Spirituality: a Lutheran Perspective
Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor. He taught that in any given context there's always a right thing to do.
This quote is meaningful to me because:
In today's society, there's so much abundance we hardly have need or the time to notice the benefits of gratitude.  And yet gratitude helps develop and strengthen our spirit.
For me, with regard to teaching, it also makes me think of many scenarios when we have spent time and energy on something, only to have it go 'wrong' or 'not to plan' when actually, it is often me who ends up with the most amount of learning or other positive experience.
It is our responsibility to work with our students so they may know that God loves us as we are wholly and wonderfully made, that external factors do not matter to God and that we can choose our best life with consideration to our Faith and have the strength to stand up for what we know is right.

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In what ways might the concept of grace inform the understanding of my role and my contribution?
What is of importance to the community?
This image indicates all that is special about ILC. The students are clearly having a great time connecting. They are participating in an act of service and care. There's clearly an element of kindness. Community is the basis for all that we do.

What is revealed about the spirituality of the College?
The text on our website includes: 'belong'. This image highlights this also. There are also many opportunities for students to work across year levels and with many various staff eg the principal is still in the classroom - not just there as a behaviour management role. This further indicates the sense of 'the whole person is the whole point'.

What questions arise as you consider the website and the information about spirituality in Australia?
- how can we help more students connect with a sense of spirituality?

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What knowledge do I bring?
What is important to Lutheran education?
What questions do I have about Lutheran education?

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Ephesians 2:8-10
For by grace you have been saved through faith. God has made us who we are.
(biblegateway.com)

This is important to me because Faith is the underpinning idea of my reason for being in this school at this time. The second sentence reminds me that I am uniquely and wonderfully made- and so are the young people I work with.

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It's important to me that students I share time with feel supported, cared for, heard, and safe.
I'm passionate about creating a learning environment that allows individuals to flourish and thrive regardless of specific skill sets.

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Growing up in a Lutheran school provided so many opportunities for me to become a lifelong learner. It feels like home when I'm here. The community surrounding me as a student feels the same as a staff member. God's centrality to what we do each day provides a guidance that is consistent across all decisions and ways of being.

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I feel quite confident about the importance of Faith in all we do at school as it's been part of my whole life. I appreciate the quiet times we have as staff when we gather and always start or finish with prayer. It's wonderful to be able to share stories with students and find links between God and our Faith.
I'm interested to learn more about:
How can I deliver quality devotions and prayers for staff?
What do we need to be aware of in relation to how we discuss certain topics with students? eg: halloween, death, sin etc

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Qu: Where is the school placed on excursions/teaching around different religions?
A: Koran can be included in the library. Senior students learn about different religions
Qu: Harry Potter? Halloween?
A: Some choices might be parents v teachers. There could be some discussions within the school to educate students about how to approach these different topics but keep the message strong about why they don't align with Christianity. Look at things with a different lens... 1st November = All Saints Day in the Lutheran calendar which commemorates people who have passed on into God's care.
Qu: Should we teach yoga? Is this mindfulness? What's the issue here?
A: In Buddhist mindfulness, meditation is about emptying mind whereas Christ-Centred mindfulness is more of awareness of mind and God. Buddhist yoga is more of a surrender of desire and Christ-Centred is more about the surrender of our will to God. There's a significant difference in the purpose of these activities. Consider how this can be included in the classroom without including Mantra's etc, but more about the movement of the body.
Qu: Are we ok with some of the images used for teaching of Crucifixion?
A: This should be checked prior to presentation. Who do we come to for clarification? Explain it was from a hard time where that was the normal way for prisoners to be treated.

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How do we live out our spirituality and values at Immanuel?

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I see JUSTICE in my staff room every time a leader interacts with a student. What happened? What could you do differently next time? The restorative approach supports students and staff.
I see APPRECIATION in response from parent communication.
I see COURAGE when teachers try new learning experiences and when students attempt challenging tasks.
I see QUALITY from my HOD and Deputy who attend to every single task with such a high standard.
I see SERVICE in worship where leaders are engaging with students, providing wonderful connection points and offering different experiences for students to engage in their own service offerings (soup kitchen, Cherbourg trips).
I see HUMILITY through our sporting challenges when winners congratulate runner ups and when we positively support interschool 'rivalry'.

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Multiple lenses on how the text operates:
1. Time, place and authors. Historical context must be considered.
2. Genre and Literary detail - what is being written and why?
3. Interpretation & Application - Consider the 5 Lutheran Lenses - how is it being used in the religious community?

Considerations:
What do I bring to the reading/discussion/interpretation? Gender, scholarship, experiences, age...

How has this text been interpreted in today's world?

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Personal Reflection:
Chapter 1:
Verse 1 - The Hebrew version states the pronouns: He for God and She for the Spirit of God.
Verse 3 - God said, "Let there be light" - it doesn't say 'He created it'. But then in Verse 16 it states God made lights...
Verse 19 - suggests the day starts in the evening (Jewish faith follows this idea) which is what shapes our time system.
Verse 26 - Use of 'our', not 'mine'.
Verse 30 - Instruction to be vegetarian. How does this sit with modern day agriculture?
Chapter 2:
Verse 2 - Jewish people take their Sabbath on Friday night to Saturday night. Christianity took Sunday because this is the day Jesus rose from the dead.

Adam & Eve -
God shared his breath.
Trees were already there - no reason provided as to how or why
All verses say 'it was good' This is opposite to other creation stories that show violence. Is our God a violent god, or is He a God of Peace/Grace and order? Genesis shows the latter.

Video: (Key ideas)
Genesis has been a topic of much debate.
The bible is more like a library than a book.
It's not about authority of scripture but more about the interpretation of scripture.
Important to understand that this was written in comparison to other stories of the day.
We all inevitably bring our own understandings to a text we are reading. This is ok, as long as it's recognised.

Lutheran Education Framework states that the Bible is the supreme authority for Christian faith. This guides the teaching and learning experiences at ILC and through our integration of the creation story - all people are wonderfully and wholly made, the world was made for us and we are the rulers of it (responsible) - so students learn their impact and contribution counts. The learning experiences are varied and student centred.

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Video 1 - "The Story of the Bible"
An interesting comment made by Brenton to remind me that we are looking at this through a 'Lutheran Lens' and the most significant part of this is that God is around us and He chooses to love us regardless of our choices.
Interesting to me: written over 1600 years, by 40 men from 13 different countries - that's a considerable contribution
Video 2 - "What is the Bible"
I didn't realise that there were different collections that had been part of the Bible and that some sections have been added and then removed over the years (the 1500's during the protestant reformation).
Jesus chose to go through his death in order to show extraordinary love for his people. This is an interesting paradox. Jesus was 100% human AND 100% God. Chaos and order. This is all about trust and faith. We allow God to set our path and guide us - we partner with God throughout the chaos of our lives.
Video 3 - "Literary styles in the Bible"
Think about one thing, how does that affect things? How might I do something differently as a result of reading the Prose discourse sections in the Bible?
Each time we read a section, God can be speaking to us in different ways.

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Who am I?

Who is God to me?

Why am I here?

What resonates with me?
God's creation is good.
Gratitude.

What resonates with me for my teaching?
God made people in God's image, as unique individuals.
All our students have capacity for learning. All our students deserve to know they are wonderfully and wholly made by God. Can I pass on my ability to see the beauty so that my students can also share in the view of beauty?
The priority for my work with LaNS students; giving them courage, confidence, awareness of personal strengths, ability to manage own emotions, ability to prioritise. Students deserve to know they are wholly and beautifully made regardless of how they sit academically.