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September 11 - October 16, 2016
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Update from
Family & Children's Ministries 

Starts September 25

Light a Candle for Children Vigil and Devotions

"Moving Forward with Hope:  Love and Justice for Every Child."

4 Ways to Participate and Share
  1. Light a Candle Devotions: http://lightacandle.blogspot.com/
  2. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LightaCandleforChildren
  3. Text Message: remind.com/join/weeklyfc
  4. PDF (Click here) - Spoilers
 This year's Children's Sabbath celebration will be Sunday October 22, 2017.
 
The Light a Candle Prayer Vigil uses a different focus scripture each week related to the overall theme as we prepare for Children's Sabbath. You may follow along each day with us online as daily reflections are posted.

 
Week of September 25, John 6:9-11, Be an Example of Hope

Week of October 2, Hebrews 13:1-2, Be an Example of Justice

Week of October 9, 1 Thessalonians 1:4-8, Be an Example of Love

Week of October 16, John 21:15, Be an Example for Every Child
 
Other resources for organizing worship and awareness can be found at the Children's Defense Fund website: http://www.childrensdefense.org/programs/faithbased/faith-based-action-programs-pages/childrens-sabbaths/National-Observance-of-Children-s-Sabbaths.html
 
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