As you are spending this Christmas with friends and family take a moment (or lots of moments) to pray for the families affected by the tragic shooting in Newton, Connecticut. So much has been said regarding the families whose loved one was taken from them and rightly so... but I am also thinking and praying for those children, teachers and staff, police officers, EMT's and others who witnessed the shootings or the after affects of coming upon the scene of the attack. Those people are forever changed because of this incident... please remember them as well.The Sunday School classes at my church are taking part in a special activity to encourage and lift the spirits of the children affected by this tragedy. In mid January, school will resume for the children in a neighboring town and it is the desire of the Connecticut Parent-Teacher Association to have as many handmade snowflakes hanging from the ceiling of this new school.
If you, your extended family or church would like to participate in this act of love you can read about this special event here. The address to mail completed snowflakes is given at the bottom of the article.
Although, many may chose not to discuss the events of Friday morning, December 14th with their younger children, this activity may allow you to have an open discussion with your older children and give them a chance to display a tangible act of love for those who are struggling. I teach a preschool/ kindergarten Sunday School class and although we will not be discussing the shooting, we will participate in making snowflakes and I will talk to the children about how each individual snowflake is different, which reminds us that we are all unique and special.
"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2
"The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as
yourself." Galatians 5:14
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