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The Visit of the Magi

An upper intermediate level reading lesson adapted from articles by by Paul L. Maier and Dr. Dale Trapp magi

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Easter Lessons Based on Magdalena: Released from Shame

Magdalena is an adaptation of the Jesus Film specifically for women. The Easter lessons provided here are suitable for both men and women as the segments used focus on the Easter story. The first sheet is a sheet with pictures and descriptions of symbols of Easter, and students match the words with the pictures. The next is a […]

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Newcomers, Refugees & Internationals Resources

Preparing for Citizenship Materials

The Opportunities: Immigration Policy Changes – An Opportunity for the Church? Canadian immigration policy has taken a dramatic turn in the last two years. Newcomers on the permanent resident track are slowly decreasing while temporary work permits are rapidly increasing. Family sponsorship of parents is giving way to ‘Super Visas’ where the older generation is able […]

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Newcomers, Refugees & Internationals Resources

A Healthy Mind: Supporting Newcomers Through Stress

By Marion Chang and Stephen Cheng At the SOCEM Gathering in October 2010, Stephen Cheng talked about life stresses among immigrants. Here let’s consider two questions at bit more: First, what roles should teachers take when our students need mental health support? Second, what resources are available to us when our students need expertise that […]

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Easter Lessons Based on the Gospel of John DVD (2003)

Here are two ESL lessons for Easter based on The Gospel of John DVD (2003) starring Henry Ian Cusick and narrated by Christopher Plummer.

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Lessons on the Nativity Story DVD

You will need a copy of the DVD of The Nativity Story (2006). Student Activity Handouts (The Nativity Story Activities Part 1, The Nativity Story Activities Part 2, The Nativity Story Activities Part 3, The Nativity Story Activities Part 4 & Scene by scene script) Click here for information on how to use these materials.

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Christmas Lessons from our Virtues Series

Lesson 1 (Includes the story of the Candy Cane) To download as a Word document this file click here Lesson 2 (Based on Luke Chapter 2) To download as a Word document this file click here Lesson 3 (Based on Matthew Chapter 2) To download as a Word document this file click here  

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New Easter Lessons

Two ideas for Easter lessons this year. Option 1 Here are the draft versions of studies you may want to use for Easter. They are drafts, so suggestions would be most welcomed. Good Friday booklet with images for other uses too, page 1 and page 2. Option 2: Using the Jesus Film Click the link below to see and download or print ESL […]

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Palm Sunday and More

Heading into Easter, here are some updated lessons from our friends at Knox Church, Toronto. Palm Sunday lesson John reports the death of Jesus John reports Jesus rising from the dead Luke reports on Jesus rising from the dead Jesus fulfills ten Old Testament Prophecies

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Teacher Training Workshop

ESL training will be available on December 1st, 2007, by experienced and qualified trainers for volunteers in church ESL ministry. Please contact Mabel Wee at maywee@sympatico.ca or call 416 568 7833