Loving Our Schools Amidst COVID-19
These simple, low-cost ideas allow kids, teens, and adults of all ages at your church to love the children and teachers in our local schools in Jesus’ name. Serve individually or with your family, small group, Sunday School class, youth group, or entire congregation!
P.S. Before doing anything, ask school leaders what would actually be helpful for them. Something simple might be what’s most needed! (We can help connect you with a school.)
Learn how to start a church school partnership
Ensure teachers have the supplies they need.
Encourage teachers with special treats and notes of appreciation.*
Examples: Long Point Baptist, Champion Forest Baptist
Mentor online or via pen pal letters.
Offer counseling or chaplaincy services to students and staff.
Example: The Bridge (Mentoring Resources, Mental Health Resources)
Set up an email address to receive prayer requests. Assign families or small groups to pray!
Pray walk around the school! (CDC guidelines)
Example: School Prayer Walks (Prayer Resources)
Following CDC guidelines, offer church facilities as learning centers* for students who need Internet access or adult supervision.
Donate devices or hotspots for students to do schoolwork.
Example: Ecclesia Clear Lake (Technocycle)
Ensure every student has access to needed food and supplies.
Help deliver or distribute food and necessities to families with timing issues or limited transportation.
Examples: Greater St. Matthew, Champion Forest Baptist
Ensure students have meals during any out-of-school holidays.
Donate winter clothing.
Set up a Christmas store with discounted gifts for purchase. Keep it open during the school year!
Encourage teachers!
