“You are the salt of the earth.” Mt. 5:13a
“You are the light of the world.” Mt. 5:14a
In 1938 the first zippered backpack was created in Boulder, Colorado, and in the late 1940’s kids started carrying backpacks to school. This year, because of Operation Backpack, supported by Chapel Hill, the 700 students that attend Colvin Elementary School in Planeview will receive a brand new backpack with the supplies listed below.
150 sheets wide ruled notebook paper
-check out Psalm 150 (Praise to God and God’s many mercies).
70 sheet spiral notebook
-to forgive 70 x 7 is to begin to understand the infinite forgiveness of God.
24 no. 2 pencils
-consider the Old and New Testaments—which one speaks to you today?
24 crayons
-in the Bible 24 is associated with priesthood (a calling to serve God in a special way)—what call does God have on your life?
12 colored pencils
-the 12 disciples brought a variety of experiences and spiritual gifts to their walk with Jesus.
10 colored markers
-the 10 commandments—how can we be obedient to God in a new school year?
2 glue sticks
-Stick to it—God is with you and for you!
2 dry erase markers
-Imagine and try, try again—the first answer isn’t always the best.
1 pencil box
-1 unique and spectacular you—created for good work and loved forever.
So, what’s in your backpack?
Chapel Hill Youth Virtual Connection Opportunities:
Sunday Worship @ 930 AM & 1100 AM CLICK HERE
Sunday School @ 1100 AM CLICK HERE TO JOIN
D-GROUPS (discipleship mid-week connection)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT HOME @ 6P CLICK HERE
**NO WEDS. NIGHT D-GROUPS THROUGH AUGUST **
May the Lord bless you and keep you, May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you, May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Shalom. -Numbers 6: 24-26
God is Good. All the Time.
Heidi K. Greenwood Doell Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries