Below is a press release from CBF-partner Passport Inc.
Back2School, the August devotional series, returns to d365.org on August 4. These devotions are designed to help students navigate the transition from summer to the beginning of the school year. The series features scripture, prayer and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. Devotions in this series are offered in both English and Spanish. The themes and writers are as follows:
- Worthwhile Action (Aug. 4-10) Brian Abel – CBF; Associate Pastor, Youth Ministry and Congregational Life at Calder Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas
- Listen and Live (Aug. 11-17) Justin Colón- Menonite Pastor, Chaplain at Robinson School in Puerto Rico
- Journey and Conduct (Aug. 18-24) Ed Kay – ELCA; Senior Director, Discipleship and Inclusive Communities, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- See and Accept (Aug. 25- 31) Daniel Andrés Rivera- DOC, JFU Bible Institute Director and d365 Spanish Editor
Alongside the d365 daily devotions, Passport has produced a Back2School conversation starter for families making the transition back to school. This resource is available for parents and caregivers to use at home, as well as for church leaders to use in the congregational setting, which includes a blessing of backpacks. Resources in both Spanish and English are available here.
Back2School is part of the year-round devotional website and app, d365, a ministry of Passport, Inc. The ministry is sponsored ecumenically by Passport, Inc., Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Presbyterian (USA) Mission Agency, and the Episcopal Church. d365 hosts daily devotionals and three seasonal series for Lent, Advent, and Back2School. Daily devotionals are available 365 days of the year on d365.org and through our free Apple and Android apps. For social media images, visit d365.org/share.
Passport is a national, non-profit student ministry that provides creative summer camp experiences and resources for youth and children, focusing on mission action and education. www.passportcamps.org Facebook Instagram