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1-Aug.-1996 
 
 
96267       Resources For Children's Sabbath Available 
 
                      by Jerry L. Van Marter 
 
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--A free booklet of resources for churches that wish to 
participate in the 1996 "Children's Sabbath" is available from the 
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Child Advocacy Office in the National 
Ministries Division. 
 
     The Children's Sabbath Weekend this year is Oct. 18-20.  Its theme is 
"Stand for Children: Pray, Speak Out, and Act." According to Joan Thompson 
in the Child Advocacy Office, the observance focuses on the civic and 
public responsibility of people of faith to create a healthier nation and 
communities for children. 
 
     The General Assembly has endorsed the Children's Sabbath and 
encouraged all Presbyterian congregations to participate in it. 
 
     The Children's Defense Fund, which sponsors the event, produced the 
resource booklet.  It includes worship suggestions, bulletin inserts, 
activities for people of faith of all ages and lesson plans for educational 
events. 
 
     Those wishing to order the resource booklet may do so by writing to 
the Presbyterian Child Advocacy Office, 100 Witherspoon St., Room 3063, 
Louisville, KY 40202-1396, or by calling (502) 569-5838. 

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