by Pam Moore | Jul 24, 2014 | Back-to-School, Church-and-School Partnerships, Fifty Ways
Many churches across Texas and elsewhere have been busy organizing back-to-school fairs for months in preparation for the upcoming school year. Clearly the need is overwhelming. Many children are dependent on the kindness of others for new uniforms, haircuts,...
by Pam Moore | Jan 8, 2014 | Church-and-School Partnerships, Fifty Ways
My first thought on this way your church can bless your community through literacy: “It takes one to know one.” And not a playground retort. Rather, it takes a retired educator (teacher) to know how to honor, celebrate and support teachers at a local school. Case...
by Pam Moore | Dec 11, 2013 | Church-and-School Partnerships
In our list of 50 Ways Churches Can Bless Communities Through Literacy, #37 encourages “Partner with schools by asking ‘How may we help?’ Participate in local Adopt a School programs.” Rev. Charlie Johnson has further guidance on this. ...
by Pam Moore | Sep 27, 2012 | Church-and-School Partnerships
“The way to start,” suggests Literacy Connexus Executive Director, Lester Meriwether, “is to ask the school principal, ‘How may we help you?’” This approach demonstrates a servant’s heart and shows a willingness to be practical and cooperative. He adds, “There is a...
by Pam Moore | Sep 21, 2012 | Church-and-School Partnerships, Literacy Connexus
Listen to our podcast on serving in schools as part of September’s Texas Baptist Opening Doors project. Lester and Caroline talk about following Christ onto the campus of Western Hills Primary, and offer suggestions for churches wanting to serve in this way....