Congregations Caring for Children

Celebration of Children

Celebration of Children

Celebration of Children

Celebration of Children

Celebration of Children

(From a Brit Milah ceremony)

(From a Brit Milah ceremony)

(From a Brit Milah ceremony)

(From a Brit Milah ceremony)

(From a Brit Milah ceremony)

Leader: In every birth,

People: Blessed is the wonder.

Leader: In every creation,

People: Blessed is new being.

Leader: In every child,

People: Blessed is life.

Leader:  In every hope,

People: Blessed is the potential.

Leader: In every transition,

People: Blessed is the beginning.

Leader: In every existence,

People: Blessed are the possibilities.

Leader:  In every love,

People: Blessed are the tears.

Leader: In every life,

People: Blessed is the love.

Unison: And in our lives, blessed are

our children and the renewal and fulfillment

given to our families, congregations, community,

and world.

From the Children's Defense Fund, Sabbath Manual. Joining Hearts, Hands,

and Voices to Leave No Child Behind, 2000.

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