Family Night Reflection

When I was very young, my parents would take me and my sister to powwows, which are Native American social gatherings. Singing, dancing, and feasting are all characteristic of the powwow, as powwows serve as a means of experiencing Native American culture. During my time at the powwow held at UCSD, I served as an audience member for many of the traditional Native American performances. Through the viewing of these performances, I gained much insight into their symbolism and significance, and I was also able to contextualize some topics discussed in the course.

Grand Rapids first is an Assemblies of God church. As a result, its theology is closely related to that of the pentecostal denomination. Also, the worshippers varied from toddlers to the elderly. Because of this context, worship was very diverse. The worship team sang songs that were familiar to both the youth and to the elderly. Also, the words of the songs were projected on a screen for people who were not conversant with the songs. Additionally, Pastor Sam preached in a way that was applicable to both the old and young. During his preaching, he gave quality examples that resonated with everyone’s life, no matter the age difference.

The life experience during the kid’s time is one of most important time in the life. I have learned this by the hard way. When people looking for how should their kids to learn, I think people should pay more attention to what are their kids learning. Times are changing, the old thought of teaching might not fit in today anymore. I am always hoping one day today’s student could teach kids， because today’s student knows more about what kids like, what should kids know at this time of the day. SEU’s CCU class’s Cultural Engagement Assignment have given me a chance to see my childhood dream in life. I have decided to go one of the activity on Saturday. I have gone three times, first time I want is because I have to; the second time I want is because I like it and I want to do something I can to help the kids, also I want to know about the kids grow up in the family that not so good. Before I want the activity, my understanding of “Cultural Engagement,” is the connection between the people and the cultural, but after I want the activity, my understanding of “Cultural Engagement” has changed, it became what kind of culture for the kids have been growing up have affected to their dream and behavior. I will never forget a point that so many pastors have mentioned - Christians should never need to tell others that they are Christian but people should able to tell that we are Christian. As being Christian, we need to show the love to others and share the God’s words and

A Quinceanera celebrates the new path initiated by a Latina’s transition from girl to woman on her fifteenth birthday. The celebration highlights three aspects- a ritual ceremony, first dance, and the last items received as a child. During the ritual ceremony, a biblical reading is reiterated in dedication to the Quinceanera. In exchange, the Quinceanera utilizes this time to thank God for his blessings and in granting her a complete childhood. In addition, a distinguishing prayer book is provided to the Quinceanera to symbolize her eternal word to God and the guidance and strength she’ll need to conduct a successful life. The first dance holds a special purpose within this transition where the parents of the Quinceanera

An eighteen year old child of five, Bridget Badaraco has exhibited determination for working and caring for her passions. As a member of Ohana Arts, she has worked to connect the community along with her dance group to bring the art, culture and history of Hawaii. Ms. Badaraco has been successful in incorporating her values and beliefs into the community, which surrounding her daily whether it be in public or at school. Through a project with the Young Women’s Program, she navigated pilot a personal progress activity in order to help the other young women. She has also been devoted to improving her knowledge of not only the art, culture and history of Hawaii, but her general knowledge in daily life. Ms. Badaraco plans to continue her role as

"We have met here today to dicuss our rights and wrongs, civial and political, and not, as some have supposed, to go into the detail of social life alone." She strarts off her speech by telling the audience she isnt here to talk aboutthe minor parts of the whole women rights movement, but instead is going to talk about something very important and major to the womens right movement. The civil and political rights of women. In this she makes a bold move and steps out of what most

The students participating in the event were put into small groups with their chosen speaker. Each circle talked for 20 minutes about the hardship

By this time, the room became filled with girls who took time to welcome me personally. After a few exchanges, the singers began to start. The song lifted the room’s spirits, and everyone joined along in singing. Looking around, I became so happy to see young women close to my age having fun worshipping Christ. Faces were covered in smiles as the song ended. After the song was done, the president stood up and announced she would be the speaker. Sharing her personal testimony, my nerves were struck with the influence she had experienced. Finishing her story, she closed us out in prayer.

From an early age, I loved to perform. Being the youngest girl with three older brothers, I could never get enough attention; This meant singing, dancing and being extremely outgoing to get everyone’s eyes on me. I still hear stories about my younger self dancing in front of mirrors, babbling about my dream of being a “star”. It wasn’t until much later, however, that I found I could put my love of performing to use.

On April 14, 2017, my friend and I visited for the first time Salt Lake City Community College dance company’s annual performance. The show was presented at the Grand Theater at the South City Campus of the college. The performance’s name “Moving Words” imply what the audience was about to experience. “Moving Words” consists of 18 different dances and each of those dances brought a unique feeling to the overall performance. I thought that the dancers and choreographers have done an amazing job. However, after seeing all the different dances there were two that stuck together with me, because of the ideas and the morals these dances introduced.

For this assignment I took part in a religious service at a small Orthodox Church in Baltimore.

On the Sunday, the 20th of September I went to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church located in 4335 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011. The church rents out the National Theater for service every Sunday. This church is a non-denominational church and it is not at all traditional. The Pastor is Brandon Samuel, a middle-aged man with a wife and kids. The service was from 10:00 am to about 12:00 pm. I am a Christian so this church experience was not new to me, but it was quite different from my church at home as the church I attend back home is a Pentecostal church.

Madison Peterman, was a nine year old, bright and enthusiastic little girl from Milford, Delaware. In April 2009, tragedy struck our church family when Madison, her best friend Hannah, and her grandmother Mrs. Peterman succumbed to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. Madison was passionate about showing the love of Jesus to everyone she met and dreamed of going on a work and witness trip to Jamaica. She wanted to inspire hope and courage to other children in other parts of the world. Maddy was a part of our churches puppet ministry and enjoyed sharing Bible stories to other little children through the gift of puppetry.

Across centuries people have asked, what does it mean to live a wholesome life? Is it found in material objects or by putting faith in the unseen? For native peoples, the answer is found in time. Time—the past, present, and future. A relationship to history and the future allows for better understanding of personal identity, cultural tradition, and the ability to change wrongdoing in humanity. Applied ingenious studies examines dance, music, art, and religion as a means linking these elements together.

I wanted to follow up on your thoughts for the street performers I emailed you. Please see my notes below (in GREEN at the bottom) in response to the marching band and dance troupes. Also, please let me know if our research is complete and a final decision for the marching band and dance troupe has been reached. I have attached a dropbox link that includes some of our submission of AA Families. Feel free to contact me if you require more information.