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World Communion Sunday | JOY for Today

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World Communion Sunday conjures images of us coming together as one to remember our Savior and the sacrifice He made so we all can be one. What JOY, Family, to leave conflict behind and bind together in His love. He's waiting for that day, too. World Communion Sunday | October's First Sunday JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Facts about communion. Wolfe Stew Connects  To unity. Bible Verses and Quotes  Regarding communion. Activity Suggestions  Songs, Explanations, Comprehension, Discussion questions, and Family challenge UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Inner Beauty Day (October 7th Annually) Columbus Day  (October's Second Monday) Reptile Awareness Day (October 21st Annually) Did You Know: There are several names for communion?   It is also referred to as the Lord's table, the Lord's Supper, holy communion, cup of blessing, breaking of bread, eucharist, giving of thanks, and mass. Many of these names are derived from a Biblical context, although Jesus gave no name fo

International Day of Peace | JOY for Today

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Peace and joy. Common quests of mankind. The problem arises when what you require for peace and joy collide with what I require. How do we find common ground? How do we come to accept a shared meaning of peace and joy?  International Day of Peace | September 21st Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Four world peace facts we didn't know. Wolfe Stew Connects  with finding peace. Bible Verses and Quotes  about peace. Activity Suggestions  Music, SEL Lessons, Discussion Questions, and Family Challenge UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Fall Equinox  (Late September, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator going south) Johnny Appleseed Day  (September 26th Annually) Inner Beauty Day (October 7th Annually) Did You Know: Many societies never experience war?   Most societies, through the ages, experienced a state of peace more often than a state of war and 10 percent of those societies never experienced war at all. ( Oxford University Press ) Even the first recorded human story ended

Pledge of Allegiance Day | JOY for Today

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The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise. When we say it, we connect as citizens. When we mean it, our country is strengthened. Loyal citizens solemnly committed to work together toward a moral cause under a God who is only good and always faithful builds a strong framework for enduring JOY. Pledge of Allegiance Day | September 8th Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five Pledge of Allegiance facts we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  with commitments. Bible Verses and Quotes  inspired by promises. Activity Suggestions  Pledge of Allegiance comprehension; Classroom pledge creation; Discussion questions; Family pledge UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Patriot Day (September 11th Annually) Fall Equinox (Late September, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator going south) Johnny Appleseed Day (September 26th Annually) Did You Know: We are on the third revision of the Pledge of Allegiance?  The first, written by Francis Bellamy in 1892, was written for use in any country. It excluded the

Poet's Day | JOY for Today

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Whether you consider yourself a poet or not, poetry is and will always be a part of your life. It is in the music we listen to, the books we read, and the history we study. Poets enable us to feel deeply, see sensationally, and dream impossibly. A poem can embed its way into your heart and mind and reproduce the same emotions, vision, and inspiration each time you remember it. What a positive tool, then, to carry a JOY-invoking poem with us wherever we go. Poet's Day | August 21st Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five poetry facts we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  with God's poetry. Bible Verses and Quotes  Inspired by poetry. Activity Suggestions  Poetry exploration and composition; Discussion questions; Family challenge UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Speak Kind Words Saturday  (August's Fourth Saturday) Pierce Your Ears Day (September 2nd Annually) Labor Day (September's First Monday) Did You Know: Poetry predates written language?  It was created to help

National Lighthouse Day | JOY for Today

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As a lighthouse beckons ships to safe harbor, Jesus invites us to live in his JOY. Linger here; you're safe on these shores. National Lighthouse Day | August 7th Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five lighthouse facts we didn't know. Wolfe Stew Connects  To finding our light.  Bible Verses and Quotes  Inspired by lighthouses. Activity Suggestions  Music, art, design, science, history, literature, discussion questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Global Sleep Under the Stars Night  (August 8th Annually) National Roller Coaster Day (August 16th Annually) Speak Kind Words Saturday (August's Fourth Saturday) Did You Know: The first lighthouse was in Egypt?  Built in 300 BC on the island of Pharos, fire on a platform over 100 meters high directed sailors to the port entrance in Alexandria. ( CNN Travel   & WorldHistory.org ) The United States has more lighthouses than any other country? We reached a peak at around 850 in operation at once an

Gorgeous Grandma Day | JOY for Today

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Gorgeous, stunning, breathtaking. These words rarely conjure an image of grandma, but today, that is precisely who we are thinking about. Honor the gorgeous grandmas in your lives (and memories) for their endless supply of love and abundance of JOY. Gorgeous Grandma Day | July 23rd Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Gorgeous Grandma facts. Wolfe Stew Connects  By remembering our Gorgeous Grandmas. Bible Verses and Quotes  Related to Gorgeous Grandmas Activity Suggestions  Fashion show, drawing, reading, writing, questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   National Parents' Day  (July's Fourth Sunday) Planner Day (August 1st Annually) Global Sleep Under the Stars Night (August 8th Annually) Did You Know: Grandmas are self-confident?  Having experienced the many criticisms and letdowns life can throw, grandmas have learned to do what they want without caring about other people's reactions or opinions. This freedom from judgement makes grandmas a lo