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Chapel Services
All-school worship (Chapel) services are highly important in fulfilling our purpose as a Christian Day School.
The principal and pastor(s) prepare the schedule of weekly worship services. On the opening day of each school
year and each Wednesday thereafter, students and staff attend Chapel Services together. All grades worship together
at 9:15 a.m. for the first semester and at 1:15 p.m. for the second semester in the church sanctuary. Parents are
encouraged to attend with us. The pastor(s) direct the liturgy and messages at these services. The messages and
songs are chosen to meet the needs and learning levels of the students. Students assist with the acolyte and usher
duties. Classes may also lead these services in consultation with the principal and pastor(s).
Students are asked to bring an offering to Chapel service each week and are provided with an envelope for this
gift. We suggest parents design a way for their children to earn this offering at home. Regular giving (tithing)
should be taught from the home and carry over into worship and congregational life. Offerings at these Chapel services
are designated for mission work both within and outside our church and school. These offerings make it possible
for us to extend our help beyond where we are personally involved and also make it possible for others to respond
to God who loves them as much as He loves us. They also encourage the students to become cheerful and responsible
givers. Teachers will remind students that an offering will be collected and provide an offering envelope the day
prior to Chapel. All moneys collected from these offerings are disbursed into our community and world in a variety
of ways. Some annual missions have been adoption of a child through Christian Children's Fund, the tuition assistance
fund of the school, local food pantries and mobile meal programs and missionaries. Students are encouraged to suggest
projects that may be worthy of receiving portions of our weekly Chapel offerings. We urge families to make a consistent
effort to allow students an avenue to present a chapel offering each and every week.
In addition to all-school worship, individual classrooms are expected to practice daily devotions. These may include,
but not be limited to, prayer, message or lesson, and song.
Worship & Sunday School
Family participation in church worship services and Sunday school ought to be a joyful part of the Christian life.
All pupils attending Trinity Lutheran School should be in regular attendance at church worship services with their
parents, and, if at all possible, Sunday School and Bible classes. A record of each child’s Sunday worship attendance
is kept and reported on the grade card. Each Monday students will be asked by their teacher to report their attendance
for Sunday. Awards for faithful and perfect Sunday worship attendance will be given at the end of the year. Our
spiritual lives must be fed, as our bodies need food. Parents are encouraged to do all they can to strengthen their
family's relationship with God. Knowing Him leads to eternal life. |
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