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December 17, 2003

Volume 25, Number 17

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: Services at Trinity Lutheran Church are held each Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class are held from 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Please join us for worship.

THE LORD’S PRAYER - THE FIRST PETITION

Hallowed be Thy name.

What does this mean? God’s name is certainly holy in itself, but we pray in this petition that it may be kept holy among us also.

How is God’s name kept holy? God’s name is kept holy when the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and we, as the children of God, also lead holy lives according to it. Help us to do this, dear Father in heaven! But anyone who teaches or lives contrary to God’s Word profanes the name of God among us. Protect us from this, heavenly Father!

THE LORD’S PRAYER - THE FIRST PETITION

Hallowed be Thy name.

What does this mean? God’s name is indeed holy in itself; but we pray in this petition that it may be holy among us also.

How is this done? When the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and we, as the children of God, also lead a holy life according to it. This grant us, dear Father in heaven. But he that teaches and lives otherwise than God’s Word teaches, profanes the name of God among us. From this preserve us, Heavenly Father.

USED INKJET CARTRIDGES: We will be recycling used inkjet cartridges. The company will pay $2.00 for each empty inkjet with printhead, regardless of brand and model. Start bringing in your cartridges.

CHAPEL: Our total chapel offering collected to date is $564.46. The chapel is being designated to T.I.M., Trinity in Mission.

OUR THANKS: The K-Mart School Spirit program ended September 30, 2003. Trinity has received their last check in the amount of $44.22. Thanks to all.

Please continue to support our used inkjet recycling program, as well as Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels.

BASKETBALL: There will not be any basketball practice tomorrow, December 18.

HUMAN SERVICES: The students will be performing at Human Services tomorrow, December 18. The students in 1st - 3rd will leave school at 1:30; students in 4th - 8th will leave at 1:45. Students will return to school when they are finished. If you can help transport students to and from Human Services please let your child’s teacher know. Thank you!

EXTRA PIE: We have an extra pecan pie $10.

STUDENT GIFT EXCHANGE: The students in K - 8 will be having a Christmas gift exchange in their classrooms. Gifts should be in the $5 range. The students will exchange their gifts at the Christmas party this Friday, December 19.

EARLY DISMISSAL: Please remember that ALL students will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m. this Friday, December 19. Classes will resume Monday, January 5. Merry Christmas!

CHRISTMAS PARTY: The students in K - 8 will be having their Christmas party this Friday, December 19. If you signed up to bring cookies please have them here at 8:00 Friday morning. Because of the cold and flu season, it is requested that commercially prepared and pre-wrapped foods would be donated. Thank you!