Monday, February 3, 2020

February – the Month for….

Meditate on this…
And this is his commandment: We must believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as he commanded us. 1 John 3:23
There are lots of Days of Awareness in February:
February 3 – World Cancer Day
            February 3 – Rosa Parks Day
            February 5 – World Nutella Day
            February 7 – National Heart Month celebration with Wear Red Day (1st Friday in Feb.)
            February 7 – Give Kids a Smile Day
February 7-14 Valentines Week celebration with daily emphasis in India & Asia
            February 11 – International Day of Women and Girls in Science
            February 13 – World Radio Day – for emphasis on use of radio in education
            February 14 – Worldwide Valentine’s Day
            February 14 – World Whale Day
            February 15 – International Children’s Cancer Awareness Day
            February 16 – World Voice Day – for vocal health
            February 17 – President’s Day – celebrate Lincoln & Washington’s birthdays
            February 20 – World Day of Social Justice – fights poverty and promotes social well being
            February 21 – International Mother Language Day
            February 21-27 – National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
            February 22 – A Day Without News – commemorates dangers of news reporting
            February 22 – International Scouts Day/World Thinking Day – impact of scouting
            February 25 – Fat Tuesday
            February 26 – Ash Wednesday - Beginning of Lent – 40 days until Easter
February 27 – International Polar Bear Day – conservation of polar bears & other wildlife
            February 27 – Anosmia Awareness Day – worldwide to raise awareness of lack of smell
            February 28 – Rare Disease Day – worldwide acknowledgment of rare diseases & research
            February 29 – Leap Year Day – Gregorian Calendar using countries add a day to the year
February is also noted as the month for:
            American Heart Month
            Black History Month
            International Friendship Month
            Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
            Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month
            National Cancer Prevention Month
Wow—busy month. What will you do to show your love for others…and for God?

Prayer ~ Lord…as You taught us through John and showed us through Your life… Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7. May we continue to know You more deeply daily by caring for others.

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