Prayers are requested for those affected by the damage in upper and lower northern Michigan caused by the recent ice storm. What happened?

• Northern Michigan got hit with a major ice storm this past weekend, leaving ice-covered trees and power lines throughout
• Thousands are still without power as crews continuously work to fix the damage through the grueling weather
• It is now going on day six and while the weather is warmer today, it has been in the 30s and 20s
• Many people are trying to find a way to stay warm
• Others are trying to find a way to cook food
• Still others are trying to find a comfortable place to sleep and take care of everyday needs
• Schools are closed because of a lack of heat and water availability
• Many main roads are still impassable because of trees blocking the roads
• A state of emergency related to the ice storm has been called for 10 counties: Otsego, Oscoda, Montmorency, Presque Isle, Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Mackinac and Alpena

Teachers/Parents/Homeschoolers: sketch/color an illustration. Theme: Prayers for our neighbors. Read the Prayer story in Learning to Read: New Testament Stories.  Put these words in alphabetical order and use in a sentence: God, prayers, neighbors, helping, food, heat, ice, storm. List three facts about the recent ice storm. Talk about your favorite part of the Prayer story. Say a prayer for your neighbor. (Skillset: identify, comprehend, apply, creative, verbal)