FARMWORKER BLESSING BAGS
ITEMS NEEDED:
- 1oz or 2oz Plastic Travel Bottle with Water
- Inspiration, Prayer Card or Thank You Card in Spanish*
- Votive Candle Only (no glass)
- Any additional Items
- Ziplock Baggie
INSPIRATION / PRAYER / THANK YOU CARD
Purchase or create a card in Spanish to include in the bag. You can also download and print cards below. If you are having trouble downloading pdf, email info@farmworkercaravan.org
DOWNLOAD CARD A: 1 Corinthians 13:13
Card reads: "Ahora, pues, permanecen la fe, la esperanza y el amor, estas tres; pero la mayor de ellas es el amor."
Translation: "And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love."
DOWNLOAD CARD B: Jeremiah 29:11
Cards reads: "Porque yo sé muy bien los planes que tengo para ustedes, planes de bienestar y no de calamidad, a fin de darles un futuro y una esperanza"
Translation: "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS
If you include additional items ask the students or group what you think they might need by asking these questions:
Farmworkers many times work in 100+ degree weather for 8-10 hours per day. What would help them with the sun?
Eg: sunscreen, lip balm, deodorant, etc...
Farmworkers bend over all day to pick fruits and vegetables which results in back pain and aches. What do you think they might need?
Eg: back pain cream or patches, aspirin, etc...
Farmworkers are around pesticides and chemicals all day while working. They wear long sleeve tops, long pants, hats, gloves and hats even in scorching weather to protect themselves from the chemicals seeping into their skin. What can we do to help them? More info >
Eg: cotton bandanas, gloves, etc...
Buy organic foods and write to your legislators.
Farmworkers get to work before the sun rises in the morning it is still dark. What would help them?
Eg: mini flashlights, reflector patches, etc...
What additional items do you think they would enjoy while working?
Eg: Snacks, gum. energy bars, etc...
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ASSEMBLY
- Please wash and sanitize your hands prior to assembly
- Decorate the travel bottle and votive candle with stickers or ribbon.
- Fill travel bottle with water and screw on top tightly. Note: We will have all the water blessed prior to delivery transforming it into Holy Water.
- Place all additional items in the ziplock bag and close.
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