Today is the first day of school for the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Schools.

Last Sunday, six churches in town organized a 'prayer night'. People could drive by each church to pick up prayer information. Or walk by. Or stop and pray at the various churches. Or school buildings.

My friend and I drove by and got the information. She 'prayed' the prayers as we drove to the next church. I have the six sheets on my kitchen table and have prayed them aloud, one at a time during this week.

Topics are:  middle school; high school, staff, administrators, general others (counselors, nurses, para), and the biggest number of people - elementary students. I am including that information in today's Karen's Korner. For your different school districts, change the name:

CGD Elementary School

"God you alone are all-powerful, all-knowing, and are present everywhere, and we worship you alone.
We are so grateful for your love and care
for our community & schools.

Safety:
"We praise you because you are our source of security. You are out shield (Psalm 18:2), our refuge (Psalm 46:1), and our defender (Psalm 68:5). We pray for your protection over our school buildings, grounds, and our youth. We pray that any type of illegal activity such as drugs, violence, etc. would be completely blocked from entering our school grounds. We ask for protection over students as they use media/technology, protect their minds and hearts from those who would do them harm. We also pray for our youth in their homes. Lord rescue those who may be in danger and bring them to safe people who will love and care for them>

Respect and Value:
"We praise you for your creation. Each one of your children have been made in your image and has intrinsic worth and dignity (Genesis 1;26-27), and are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:13-14). We pray that everyone will be respected and valued as they walk through these doors.

New Students:
"We lift up those who are new to the Elementary school, and those who are starting preschool, prep-K, or Kindergarten for the first time. We pray for your peace to cover each student and for fellow students to be compassionate and kind.

Comfort & Care:
"Lord, you are the source of all comfort and care (2 Corinthians 1:3, Psalm 145:8-9). We pray for those who are struggling with food insecurities, physical and/or mental health. Lord, may they be reminded of your love & care for them. We also pray for support services to help in these areas.

God's Light:
"We praise you God for you are light (I John 1:5-7), and your son Jesus Christ is the light of the world (John 8:12). Lord, we pray for your light to fill every part of the elementary school and that those who follow you will share your light to others and glorify your name (Matthew 5:14-16, Philippians 2:14-16). Lord, we also pray for those who do not know you and would come to know you as Lord & Savior of their lives. (John 1:12, John 3:16-18 Colossians 2:6-7).

"We ask all these things in Jesus name, amen!!

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