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DESCRIPTION:Think back to the teacher who saw something in you. The one who
  handed you a book that opened a door. The educator who showed up early\, 
 stayed late\, and remembered your name. Most of us can trace at least one 
 stretch of our lives to someone who taught us. This August\, McPherson Fir
 st UMC sets aside the month to honor educators\, those in our congregation
  and the ones who shaped each of us.\nThe month carries two parallel empha
 ses. The church is doing something concrete: on Sunday\, August 23 during 
 the Blessing of the Backpacks\, the educators in our congregation come for
 ward for prayer along with students\, teachers\, and school staff\, and th
 ey receive a tangible thank-you for the year ahead. It is a gift from the 
 whole congregation to the educators who serve in our midst.\nThe congregat
 ion is invited into the same theme. As you give to our regular weekly offe
 ring this month\, hold the educators who shaped your life in your prayers.
  If the witness of a teacher who changed your story moves you to a little 
 extra generosity\, that is a beautiful thing. Every gift supports the full
  ministry of the church and keeps us a community that honors and prays for
  educators.\nAre you an educator in our congregation? If you teach in a cl
 assroom\, lead a homeschool\, work in any school role\, or serve as an edu
 cator in another context\, please email Karen Jonas or Sarah Hendricks by 
 Wednesday\, August 19\, so we can include you in the Aug 23 blessing. We a
 lready know many of you\, but a quick email helps us make sure no one is m
 issed.\nAll are welcome at worship this August\, Sundays at 8:30 AM and 10
 :15 AM. Watch online at youtube.com/@mcphersonfirst. The Aug 16-Sep 6 serm
 on series The Good Life opens scripture for the back-to-school season.
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