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In A Prayer for Our Country, US Senate Chaplain Barry Black leads children in thanking God for America, while also exploring the ways we can model God’s love to support our country’s citizens, heal hurts that divide us, and look to a stronger, united future.
Senate Chaplain Barry Black believes words matter and that healing and unity are possible in America if we see the image of God in others. In this prayer for children based on wisdom from his almost two decades of daily praying over the US Senate, Black offers needed and inspiring text to help the next generation grow stronger in faith and forward America’s dream.
A Prayer for Our Country:
- Uses kid-friendly language to show children how prayer can be part of our everyday lives
- Explores ways children can live out their faith
- Presents a positive message about kindness and respect
- Helps readers ages 4-8 see how they can help support and shape our nation
- Contains stunning illustrations that represent the diversity of our great nation by illustrator Kim Holt
In addition, A Prayer for Our Country is perfect for:
- Helping kids better understand and respond to the events happening in America today
- Teaching children how to pray
- Reading aloud format for classrooms, storytime, and families
About The Author
Barry C.
Black
On June 27, 2003, Rear Admiral Barry C. Black (Ret.) was elected the 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate. He began working in the Senate on July 7, 2003. Prior to coming to Capitol Hill, Chaplain Black served in the U.S. Navy for over twenty-seven years, ending his distinguished career as the Chief of Navy Chaplains. The Senate elected its first chaplain in 1789. Commissioned as a Navy Chaplain in 1976, Chaplain Black’s first duty station was the Fleet Religious Support Activity in Norfolk, Virginia. Subsequent assignments include Naval Support Activity, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S