FIND THE FACE 


By Tessa Harvey


    Bruce strolled through the early morning freshness of the bush near his house, then onto the green school playing fields. He walked to the classroom and prayed. "Lord, I need your wisdom and help. You are Lord of the impossible. You make a way where there is no way. Jesus, You are Lord - help me to be a blessing to these children. Thank You."
    He glanced around and frowned. There were a few unsuitable posters on the walls regarding sexuality, totally unsuitable for 4-5 year olds; also quite strange ones of evil-looking entities. He replaced them with colourful baby animals, funny cartoon characters and basic science and nature ones, including local native animals.
    There was a brief knock and Rosa Plocienik strolled in She greeted him cheerfully. In her hand were names colourfully written and illustrated. "We have two new students also," she announced, "Sally Ann and Brendan."
    Bruce gave her a warm smile. "I appreciate all the help you can give me, Rosa."
    The children began to arrive as the bell rang. They came in hesitantly and very quietly, sitting on small mats clustered near his desk.
    When most had assembled, he greeted them with a smile. "Let's have some jokes." There were startled faces. He began, " Knock, knock," and waited. Someone whispered: "who's there?"
"Uni."
"Uni who?"
"Uni corn."
One child giggled.

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