August 24, 2016
Earlier this month one of my favorite people (a teacher) posted this prayer on Facebook. I don't think she would mind if I share it here:
"As the teachers report for the new school year, I offer up this prayer. "Lord, please fill each teacher with strength to lead, grace to guide, & hope to thrive in their classrooms. Bless them beyond measure for their willingness to pour into the next generation through education." Amen
The mystery of the lower turnout at the school supply giveaway at First United Methodist Church has been solved. Next year Phoenix Circle Foundation will revamp the project so that more students can receive free school supplies and the schools themselves will receive supplies of tissues, Clorox wipes, copy paper, and other staples. Check out the Watonga Community Events page regularly for information on all the activities and projects sponsored by PCF working with community partners.
Meanwhile, the Blaine County Health Coalition held a back to school "fair" and gave away backpacks and school supplies, along with lots of resource information for families. The Lion's Club had a health-check trailer, and Mercy Hospital hosted a table indoors. I didn't write down the names of all of the "partners" who worked together to make the event a success so please excuse me for not naming all, but it was a great example of a community effort to bring healthy living resources and family-friendly activities to the public.
(c) Linda Barrett 8/2016
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