LUTHERAN HIGH NORTHEAST DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
WED 1/25/12
Today’s passage is Romans 13:12-14: “The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealously. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.” Today’s thought: Continuing this week’s theme of love doing no harm to its neighbor, let’s consider how sexual immorality harms others. It may be tempting to think that pornography is harmless. After all, it only affects the one viewing it, right? What many don’t know is that the women portrayed in pornography have often been hooked on drugs and physically and mentally abused to the point where they are forced to take part. Jesus died on the cross to save those who are involved in pornography. He died on the cross to save those who view pornography. When we indulge in the evil of pornography, we contribute to the hurt and degrading of both men and women. What does St. Paul say? Love does no harm to its neighbor. Today’s prayer: Lord Jesus, we pray that You would forgive those who make and participate in pornography. We pray that you would forgive those who degrade others by viewing pornography, and we ask that You would grant us the power of the Holy Spirit to avoid this evil and love others by demonstrating what it means to live as one clothed with the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Today’s chapel team is Luther.
There will be an FBLA meeting this Friday night at 6:15. We will discuss Spring Leadership Conference and community service projects. Bring $5 for pizza and pop.
The Europe 2013 Educational Trip is in the planning stages. There will be an information meeting Wednesday Febr. 8th at 7 pm in the library. If you have questions that can’t wait till the meeting then come to a Question/Answer session at lunch tomorrow in room 100.
The Philanthropy Council of Northeast Nebraska is sponsoring a contest that provides youth with an opportunity to receive $1,000 for a well-planned idea that would make your community a better place. What kinds of ideas qualify? Ideas must (1) have a positive impact on the community; (2) take place in one of these counties: Boone, Madison, Wayne, Stanton, Platte, pierce, Antelope; (3) be completed within 9 months from the first day of funding; (4) be charitable in nature by focusing on serving the public interest or common good. You will be receiving a flyer in English class. The flyer tells you how to get more information. Application forms are available at the office. Deadline to receive applications is Feb. 1!
(Last announcement) We gather for chapel this morning. Bring your hearts and minds to the Lord. Now please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands; one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.