And this is where you come in. We have compiled a list of the books recommended by the reading specialist, and we're looking for classes, groups or individuals to purchase or underwrite some of these books. The way it would work is that a class would commit to buying one or more books for a grade level of students in the KIDS hope mentoring program. That would be roughly 20-30 copies (enough for the kids in that grade) of a book you choose from our list, which could be purchased by you in bulk, or which we would be glad to order if you can commit the funds. If you're able, please take a look at the flyer I'm attaching.
We are hoping each of you would give one of us the opportunity to stop by your class on April 7 for 2-5 minutes to share briefly about this initiative and answer any questions. If you're open to a visit, please reply to me and let me know what room your class meets in and what time would be best for someone to visit for a couple minutes.
Thank you for your time.
Blessings,
Erica Stark
estark@stlukesmethodist.org
713-357-4471
In November 1919, shortly after Einstein's theory of relativity was confirmed by observations made from the island of Principe during an eclipse, Sir Arthur Eddington, an early advocate of relativity, was approached by Ludwig Silberstein at a joint meeting of the Royal Society and the Royal Astronomical Society.
"Professor Eddington," Silberstein declared, "you must be one of three persons in the world who understands general relativity."
When Eddington demurred, Silberstein continued, "Don't be modest, Eddington."
"On the contrary," Eddington replied. "I am trying to think who the third person might be."
Betty was soon to be married. More than anything, she wanted to wear the wedding dress her mother was married in. Betty's mother was beaming with pride as she gave her consent.
Later in the evening, the family gathered in the living room to wait while Betty tried on the dress. When Betty entered the room, there was a chorus of approval. The dress fit perfectly and looked wonderful on her.
Tears ran down the face of Betty's mother.
Seeing this, Betty said, "Don't worry Mom, you're not losing a daughter, your gaining a son."
"Forget about that!" Mom said with a sob...."I used to fit into that dress!"
A little boy always went next door to play even though his mom had warned him against doing so. This worried his mom so badly that she asked him why he was so disobedient.
He replied that Satan tempted him so bad that he couldn't resist.
His mom then advised him to say 'get behind me Satan' whenever he was tempted. She then built a fence around the house.
This worked for a week, then one sunny afternoon his mom looked out the window, and saw her son out playing on the neighbors lawn after making a hole in the fence.
"Johnny", she yelled, "come here!" She then said "did I not tell you to say 'get behind me Satan' whenever he tempted you?"
"Yes", the boy replied, "I said, 'get behind me Satan', then he went behind me and pushed me through the hole in the fence."
The girl came running in tears to her father. "Dad, you gave me some terrible financial advice!" she cried.
"I did? What did I tell you?" said the dad.
"You told me to put my money in that big bank, and now that big bank is in trouble."
"What are you talking about? That's one of the largest banks in the world," he said. "Surely there must be some mistake."
"I don't think so," she sniffed. "They just returned one of my checks with a note saying, 'Insufficient Funds'."
God greets Mother Teresa at the Pearly Gates. "Thou art hungry, Mother Teresa?" asks God.
"I could eat," Mother Teresa replies. So God opens a can of tuna and reaches for a chunk of rye bread, and they share it.
While eating this humble meal, Mother Teresa looks down into Hell and sees the inhabitants devouring huge steaks, lobsters, pheasants, pastries and fine wines. Curious, but deeply trusting, Mother Teresa remains quiet.
The next day God again invites Mother Teresa to join him for a meal. Again, it is tuna and rye bread. Once again looking down, Mother Teresa can see the denizens of Hell enjoying caviar, champagne, lamb, truffles and chocolates. Still Mother Teresa says nothing.
The following day, mealtime arrives, and another can of tuna is opened. Mother Teresa can contain herself no longer. Meekly, she says: "God, I am grateful to be in heaven with you as a reward for the pious, obedient life I led. But here in Heaven all I get to eat is tuna and a piece of rye bread and in the Other Place they eat like emperors and kings! Forgive me, O God, but I just don't understand..."
God sighs. "Oy, let's be honest, Mother Teresa," God says. "For just two people, does it pay to cook?"
A guy in a taxi wanted to speak to the driver so he leaned forward and tapped him on the shoulder.
The driver screamed, jumped up in the air and yanked the wheel over. The taxi jumped the curb, demolished a lamp post and came to a stop inches from a shop window.
The startled passenger said, "I sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I just wanted to ask you something."
The Taxi driver said, "It's not your fault sir. It's my first day as a cab driver....I've been driving a hearse for the past 20 years!"
Uncle Leroy got a job down at the Broom Factory.
On his first day the straw boss (Floor supervisor)calls ol' Leroy into his little office and says, "You the new man huh? What is yer name?"
Leroy replied "Leroy"
The straw boss says "I don't call anyone by first names. It breeds familiarity and that leads to breakdown in my Authority. I refer to all employees by last names; Now what is Your Last Name!"
Leroy sort of smiles and says, "Its Darling - Leroy Darling!
The Straw Boss said "Now Leroy the next thing........"
Why did the Easter bunny bang his head on the piano?
– He was playing by ear.
Why was the Easter Bunny so upset?
– He was having a bad hare day.
How can you tell where the Easter Bunny has been?
– Eggs mark the spot.
Why did the Easter egg hide?
– He was a little chicken.
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