art by former ABS students
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 The tables are set and the feast is ready for some hungry students and their guests.
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Students have studied about the first American settlers and Indians celebrating their first successful harvest. The more important lesson they have learned is that we should thank God for all our blessings all the time.
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Here is a selection of blessings for which elementary students are thankful.
Holly Persell, 6th grade, Emily Bryant, 5th grade, Jason Matzir, 3rd grade, Katie Brackeen, 2nd grade agreed that they are thankful for "family and friends" Annie Simmons, 1st grade, "Jesus and family" Parker McCurry, 5th grade, "my house and family" Austin Britnell, 4th grade, "my baby brother and the privilege to attend church" Abbey Williams, KG, "food and family" Grey Fortenberry, 1st grade, everyone and Jesus dying to save us from sin" Mackenzie Burns, 4th grade, "God and my family and friends" Jay Smith, 2nd grade, "my family and for God" Hunter McDougle, KG, "food and my pets" Wright Overton, 6th grade, "my parents and the resources we have" Kadyn Bell, 3rd grade, "family, animals, jewelry, and Coca Cola
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First graders enjoyed wearing their Pilgrim hats, bonnets, and collars.
photography by Joyce Buchananhome
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