Gracious God, we lift before You the children and young people who will be returning to school again today. We think especially of the Reception class children in Croston who will be meeting in Croston Methodist Church, beautifully and temporarily named ‘Rainbow House’. We thank for the opportunity to reach out and offer welcome to the families in this way. Lord God, please continue to be with all staff and children, those in school and those still educating at home. We ask for your blessing upon them as they seek to continue to engage in the joy of learning together. Amen.