National Observance of

Children's Sabbaths^® Celebration

 November 8, 2009

Thousands of churches, synagogues, mosques and temples across the country join in this celebration by holding special worship services led by the children to engage people of faith in the lives of children and their families.

Sponsored by the Children's Defense Fund, the National Observance of Children's Sabbaths Celebration is a way for faith communities to celebrate children as sacred gifts of God, and provides the opportunity for houses of worship to renew and live out their moral responsibility to care, protect and advocate for all children.

This celebration is a part of a broader Children's Sabbaths movement that aims to unite religious congregations of all faiths across the nation in shared concern for children and a common commitment to improving their lives and working for justice on their behalf. In that respect, each action is bigger, more powerful and more inspiring than the efforts of any one celebration.

Today at Forrest Burdette we lift up our children to God in thanksgiving for His gifts to us. Our hope is that you will recognize the gifts of each child God has placed in our care. We ask you to pray for our children and encourage them to make the world a better place by seeking God’s direction as we journey this life together.

 Blessings, Ms. Karen