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Our Blog: "The Ministry Minute"
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August 13, 2021

8/16/2021

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Blessing of the Backpacks!

Here we are, at the beginning of another school year. I'll admit, I’m having a difficult time getting excited about the school year starting up again when there is so much to worry about. Children feel the anxiety around them…I know my kids do.

But I wonder…what’s something you do as a family to help you cope with anxious feelings? As an adult, what’s one thing you do to help you feel peace? Something I have found that can help as we navigate these difficult times with our children is by doing things that feel empowering or uplifting. Here are some ideas:
  • Create a family cheer, chant, or mantra to start your day.
Examples: We’re the G’s and we can do
this!!! Go team!!! Shine your light today.
Courage and kindness in all things.
  • Have a family game night or movie night.
  • Create an art project together – a painting, collage, or maybe even write a poem!
  • Read a children’s book OUT LOUD together – even with older children, this can be a lovely and meaningful experience.


At church THIS SUNDAY, all students and teachers are invited to bring backpacks and masks and any other learning tool to our Blessing of the Backpacks DRIVE THROUGH event from 10-11. Come out to the church for an in-person, safely distanced FUN activity! Let’s add another tool to our toolbox of ways we can empower and uplift our children. You can also bring your backpacks and masks to in-person worship at 9 and 11 or receive the blessing online at 11 am.

I pull a lot of peace and strength from remembering that GOD IS WITH US – in all times and places. We are all BELOVED Children of God and we are not alone.

With love, always,
Emily :) ​
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