TRINITY TIDBITS
867-4931
March 10, 2004
Volume 25, Number 25

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 SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM

How can water do such great things? Certainly not just water, but the word of God in the water does these things, along with the faith which trusts this word of God in the water. For without God’s word the water is plain water and no Baptism. But with the word of God it is a Baptism, that is, a life-giving water, rich in grace, and a washing of the new birth in the Holy Spirit, as St. Paul says in Titus, chapter three:

"He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying." [Titus 3:5-8]

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM

How can water do such great things? It is not the water indeed that does them, but the word of God which is in and with the water, and faith, which trusts such word of God in the water. For without the word of God the water is simple water and no Baptism. But with the word of God it is a Baptism, that is, a gracious water of life and a washing of regeneration in the Holy Ghost, as St. Paul says, Titus, chapter third:

[According to His mercy He saved us] By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, which He shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ, our Savior, that, being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. This is a faithful saying.

USED INKJET CARTRIDGES: We are recycling used inkjet cartridges. The company pays $2.00 for each empty inkjet with printhead, regardless of brand and model. Remember to bring in your cartridges.

CLASS PICTURES: Class pictures will be taken for students in K - 8 next Wednesday, March 17. Attached to the Tidbit today is an order form for the class picture which needs to be ordered and paid for the day of the picture. The company will also be taking individual portraits. Individual portraits will be sent home for your review and optional purchase. If any of the preschool students are interested in having individual portraits taken they can come to school at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17.

CHAPEL: Our total chapel offering collected to date is $782.10. The chapel is being designated to T.I.M., Trinity in Mission.

TUITION: Please remember that tuition is due the first of the month. Thank you.

TONE CHIMES: The tone chimes will be playing in the 10:30 a.m. worship service this Sunday, March 14. Please meet in the sanctuary at 10:00 to help set up and practice.

BASKETBALL: Players please remember to return your jersey to the office. Thank you.

EXTRA PIE: We have an extra pecan pie $10.00.

COLOR DAY: The students will have color day this Friday, March 12. Following are the colors that have been assigned for each class: Preschool - purple; kindergarten - blue; 1st - green; 2nd & 3rd - yellow; 4th - brown; 5th & 6th - red; and 7th & 8th - black. Wear your color and support your class!

PENNY RACE: The ninth annual Penny Race is this week. Proceeds will go to Trinity’s Endowment Fund which will provide on going scholarships for families wanting to send their children to Trinity Lutheran School for a quality Christian education.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Our second Parent Teacher Conferences for this year are scheduled for Friday, March 19. Please return your conference form by this Friday, March 12.

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_____ Friday, March 19, 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

_____ Friday, March 19, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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