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DESCRIPTION:As a new school year and season of work begin\, we invite you t
 o bring your backpack\, briefcase\, laptop bag\, lunch bag\, or any other 
 work- or school-related bag to worship for a special Blessing of the Backp
 acks.\nThis blessing is for students of every age—from preschool through
  college\n—as well as teachers\, school staff\, professors\, administrat
 ors\, daycare workers\, \nand anyone beginning a new job or returning to w
 ork after a time away.\nTogether\, we will pray for wisdom\, courage\, com
 passion\, and God's presence in the places where we learn\, teach\, serve\
 , and grow.\nWhether you're starting kindergarten\, teaching your twentiet
 h year\, beginning a new career\, or simply embarking on a new chapter\, w
 e invite you to receive God's blessing as we journey into the year ahead.
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