Last school year was my first year teaching Seminary. We studied the Old Testament and oh what fun we had! Probably the most fun for me was finding and making cool objects and visuals to enhance our studies. Case in point is this awesome golden calf that I made while we were studying Exodus, Moses, the Children of Israel and the Ten Commandments.
It was super easy. I just bought a cow pinata from the party store and spray painted it gold. I actually used it a few times throughout the year when we talked about the "idols" in our lives that distract us from what is really important.
This past Sunday one of my graduating seniors came up to me. He had just returned from a European trip with the high school band. He said that while he was in Switzerland he saw something that made him think of me and our Seminary class. Naturally I was really touched that he would think of ME while on his grand adventure in Europe. And then he said that he bought it for me. I said, "NO, you did NOT!" "Yes, I did!" he said. So he pulls out this box.
And then he opens it and shows me what was inside....
A Golden Calf!!! I couldn't believe it. I was practically jumping up and down with glee. How cool is this?! I told him I will treasure it forever, and I will!
I'm hoping I find an opportunity to use it while teaching the New Testament this year.
And here is a final picture of Mama Golden Calf with Baby Golden Calf.
See, it doesn't take much to make me happy.
