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2013 news release(s):
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Again Sets June 9 as Children’s Day - 05/21/13
Mark the Day June 9 as Children’s Day - 04/23/13
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn issues Children’s Day 2013 proclamation as does Mayor Tom Weisner of Aurora, Ill.
Letter to the Editor (05/29/12) - Chicago Sun-Times: Churches could help expand preschool education
2012 news release(s):
Aurora - a “Children’s Day” city - 06/09/12
Children’s Day Coming Sunday! - 06/06/12
Illinois Again Takes Lead… Governor Proclaims Children’s Day - 04/27/12
Mark the Day June 10 as Children’s Day - 04/11/12
States Proclaiming Children’s Day 2012
Illinois
Cities Proclaiming Children’s Day 2012
Aurora, Illinois
Batavia, Illinois
States Proclaiming Children’s Day 2011
Illinois
Wisconsin
Cities Proclaiming Children’s Day 2011
Aurora, Illinois
Batavia, Illinois
Ft. Collins, Colorado
Petersburg, Virginia
Vancouver, Washington
Commentary from Rev. Dr. Lillian Capehart: Pray for our children
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Here are 10 Ideas for America’s Churches on “Children’s Day”
Puzzle & Bumper Stickers:
Some Endorsements:
- Dr. Carmichael Crutchfield,
General Secretary Department of Christian Education, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
- Dr. Helen C. Scott-Carter, Director of Children’s Ministries/VARICK’S CHILDREN, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
- Marc Stein, president, Gospel Light Worldwide
- Rudy Ruettiger, motivational speaker, author, inspiration behind the movie RUDY
- Finn Laursen, Christian Educators Association International
- Marlene LeFever, vice president education development, Cook Communications Ministries
- Rev. William John (B.J.) Weber, president, The New York Fellowship