Cookin with Mrs. Lehman; Sew what?

Come to Family and Consumer Science Class(Home Ec.)at Shalom with Mrs. Lehman and find out what good cookin is really like!!!!!!!   Or.... if you want to learn "how to's" on home decorating, garment construction, craft ideas, budgeting, etc.  enroll in Mrs. Lehman's classes and gain some "hands on" experience.  Class size is kept to 16 students. Which class should you take?  Try one of the following:

Basic Foods - Learn how to purchase foods wisely  in the marketplace; learn the nutritional value of foods; plan well-balanced menus; experience how to properly prepare dairy foods, cereals, breads;  and learn ways to save time and money in the kitchen.  We are responsible for each moment and resource which God so graciously gives us each day.

Foods and Nutrition - Critique various layouts of kitchens for efficiency; be aware of factors to consider when purchasing kitchen appliances; experience how to properly prepare fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish and eggs; be aware of food shortages in parts of our world and investigate special features of foods in foreign countries.  We are so blessed by God to have so much food available but He does hold us accountable for how we use/abuse it.

Creative Cooking and Food Preservation - Learn how to preserve foods by canning and freezing in order to avoid the preservatives/additives which you find in the many preprepared foods in our grocery stores.  Enjoy the fun and creativity of outdoor cooking and how to keep picnic foods safe to eat.  Take time to enjoy God's creation by eating outside.  God has given us creative minds; we can use that creativity in preparing foods by using the many flavors we find in herbs and spices.  We may never be able to travel throughout the U.S. to taste the foods of the various regions but we study these in this class and try to create the flavors unique to each region.

Sew What?????????

Basic Sewing - As individuals we like to express ourselves in our clothes.  This can be done by the pattern, fabric, and colors we choose for our sewing projects.  You will become familiar with basic sewing terms and seam finishes as you follow the guide sheet.  This is a course for anyone who wants to try their "hand" at sewing.  No prior sewing experience is required.

Clothing Construction and Interior Decoration - Many students have special God-given abilities to create, design, choose colors, and use fabrics in special ways to construct garments for our wear. This course gives students opportunity to develop these abilities. This course enables students to acquire some more advanced sewing techniques.  You will construct 2 projects for yourself and 1 project for another person. Student also have the option of learning interior decorating concepts.

Sewing For Others and Wedding Planning - To acquire even more sewing techniques, enroll in this class.  You will choose patterns according to your previous experience and construct 2 projects for yourself and 1 project for a child. This class also gives the student experience in planning a wedding.  A field trip to a bridal shop, a florist and a photographer is a highlight.

Additional Subjects Taught

Health - 10th Grade Girls - Total Health involves body, mind and spirit. This course is designed to provide a sound, inspirational guide to good health using practical knowledge, common-sense and Godly principles.  We need to acknowledge the lordship of Christ in our physical, mental, social and spiritual lives.

Computer Keyboarding - 4th and 5th Grade - Learn the basics of typing on the computer while you are still young. It is never too early to start typing the correct way. Before you know it, you will be an expert at it, have great speed, and actually enjoy typing. This class meets one time per week for 30 min.

9th Grade Bible-  This course consists of 32 methods used for Bible Study which guide the student in group and personal ways of exploring Scripture. Students also study one letter written by the Apostle Paul to the early church (Galatians). For a period of three weeks, females will study "The Secret Keeper and males will study "Every Young Man, God's Man". The finale of the course is a study of spiritual warfare and the practical application of the armor of God.