Kindergarten Blessing of the Backpacks

On Sunday, August 16, we will celebrate our new Saint Matthew kindergarteners and their families during the 10:00 worship service. This Backpack Blessing is the first Milestone of our new school year!

Kindergarten Families - On Sunday, please:

• Bring your child and their school backpack.

• Check your child in as usual.

• Bring your child into worship with you rather than taking them directly to class.

After the first song, we will invite our kindergarteners and their families forward for a blessing. Backpacks represent the work and learning ahead, and—as with every part of life—we bring this before God. For our church family, this is also a beautiful opportunity to surround your family with support and prayer during this season of transition.

At the conclusion of the blessing, Sue will take the children to their classroom for their regular Sunday class.

To let us know how many families to expect, please email Sue at sueb@saintmatthew.org