Prayers for Your New School Year


Hey Reader!

School has just started for some of you and some of you still have a couple of weeks before you start. Will you take a moment to pray over this school year?

  1. For the Children“Lord, prepare their hearts to feel safe, loved, and ready to learn in our care.”
  2. For the Families“Give us wisdom to partner with parents and be a light in their lives.”
  3. For Yourself“Help me to start the year rooted in Your purpose and filled with Your strength.”

🕊️ “Let your roots grow down into Him...” – Colossians 2:7

Reply and let us know how we can be praying for your school this year!

Cheering you on this week!

-Your ECCN team

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