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Parenting Christian Kids: August Edition

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The newest issue of Parenting Christian Kids: August Edition is now available for download. In it you will find tips and ideas for building a family of faith and this month you will find a special emphasis on helping kids embrace one another’s differences.

On the Protests in Charlotteville

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Our Bishop, Jim Mauney, along with about 20 other pastors from the Virginia Synod were in Charlottesville to gather peacefully with other clergy and people of faith to pray for peace and to stand in opposition for the hatred which was gather in Charlottesville.   Here is Bishop Mauney’s reflection on the day. “We have … Read more

Micah’s Backpack – Sharing the Story July Edition

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Each week during the summer, Micah’s Mobile Backpack delivers over 200 gifts of food to provide 6 weekend meals for food insecure students in Blacksburg.  Here’s a report on the ministry accomplished in July around the community.  Micah’s Mobile Backpack also deliveries books with the help of local teachers to help students keep reading through the … Read more

Engaging God’s Word: Acts

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In August, St. Michael will be reading the Acts of the Apostles as we seek to engage God’s Word.  The plan is to read one chapter per day.  Acts has 28 chapters, so if you miss a day, don’t worry – you can catch up.  Each day, a link to that day’s chapter of Acts and a … Read more

Micah’s Backpack – Sharing the Story June Edition

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Each week during the summer, Micah’s Mobile Backpack delivers over 200 gifts of food to provide 6 weekend meals for food insecure students in Blacksburg.  Here’s a report on the ministry accomplished in June around the community.  Micah’s Mobile Backpack also deliveries books with the help of local teachers to help students keep reading through the … Read more

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