This Sunday
August 2, 2026
Greetings Friends in Christ,
Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Though summer is still with us, the school vacation is coming to an end and a new school year is approaching. It is a season of fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, and hopeful beginnings for students, parents, teachers, and mentors alike.
This Sunday, we will celebrate the Blessing of the Backpacks. It is an opportunity to speak not only to students, but also to parents, teachers, mentors, and the whole congregation. The common thread we find in scripture is this: God calls people by name, and faith is nurtured through a community that listens and responds.
In that spirit, we invite our dear students to bring their backpacks. We will bless one another and remember that we are not meant to walk this journey alone. We are a community that listens for God's voice and responds by supporting each other.
We hope to see you then.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Akesa