As we approach a new school year, we want to help students and staff get ready. On the Sunday before Buncombe County schools go back, we’ll have a Blessing of the Backpacks time in worship. All the bags and backpacks will be laid around the floor of the altar table, and during the Children’s Message, we will say prayers of blessing over them for the new school year.
Students of all ages are encouraged to bring their bags, notebooks, or laptops—elementary, high school, college, or professional. And all teachers are encouraged to bring their work bags as well—briefcases, satchels, whatever you use. We want to fill them all with blessings for a new year!