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Martin & Sylvia: Day of Rest

Month Nine: Trial Run

It is back to school time, and brother and sister propose that they make a plan for their Day of Rest as well as the school year. When they realize how busy the next few months are going to be with festivals and holidays and all the changes in the season, Momma suggests they do a trial run. “Trial Run?” ask Martin and Sylvia. And that is when the fun begins!
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For the Grown-Ups Tips for a Year of Rest
This desire for rhythms of work and rest inspired the creation of Martin and Sylvia: Day of Rest. Through these stories, we have the gift of observing Martin and Sylvia’s family as they work through the process of setting apart one day each week to rest as a family.
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Martin & Sylvia: Day of Rest

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Martin & Sylvia: Day of Rest

A Year to Build a Day — Introduction to a Day of Rest

The family explores the idea for "A Day of Rest" to help recover from the busy holiday season.

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Martin & Sylvia: Day of Rest

Month One: Do We Have Time?

The family works on a plan for their first official Day of Rest. How will they get started?

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Martin & Sylvia: Day of Rest

Month Two: Fun, Food, and Friends

Martin & Sylvia want to make their "Day of Rest" more fun - with friends! How will they make it happen?

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23 MINUTES
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