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PRAYER:

Lord, in this Lenten season, we come to you in prayer. You know the deepest prayers of our hearts before we frame them into words. Yet, when we force ourselves to find the right phrases to tell you of our need, we realise how much we depend on you. Walk with us so that our lives become a prayer. You have given so much to us, God. Help us to have the courage and strength we need to give ourselves to you. Help us to kick out of our lives bad habits, poor habits, selfish ways and all things that separate us from you. Help us to understand that we do our own thing best when we line up our lives first with you in prayer. 

Guide us

Direct us

Show us your mercy.

Amen.

40 Day Tasks for Lent – Challenge Yourself

Day 1. No sweets/lollies

Day 2. No television after dinner

Day 3. Tell someone you love them

Day 4. Say thank you to a teacher

Day 5. Help a friend

Day 6. Pick up some litter/rubbish

Day 7. Say thank you to God for the weather

Day 8. Smile at someone

Day 9. Jump for joy

Day 10. Pray

Day 11. No potato chips

Day 12. Smile at the first person you see

Day 13. Say ‘yes’

Day 14. Sing a hymn

Day 15. Play with your friends

Day 16. Finish all your dinner

Day 17. Go to bed early

Day 18. Go for a run

Day 19. Help with the dishes

Day 20. Invite someone to play

Day 21. Clean a room

Day 22. Speak to an elderly relative

Day 23. Help a teacher

Day 24. Say sorry

Day 25. Include someone who looks lonely

Day 26. Compliment a friend

Day 27. Say hi to an old friend

Day 28. Help a teacher

Day 29. Say a prayer to Mary

Day 30. Say thank you

Day 31. Tidy your room

Day 32.  Help a friend

Day 33.  Say a prayer with friends

Day 34.  Jump for joy

Day 35.  Open the door for someone

Day 36.  Smile at someone 

Day 37.  Pick up some litter/rubbish

Day 38.  Say thank you

Day 39.  Praise a friend

Day 40.  Smile at someone

PROJECT COMPASSION

During the season of Lent, we raise money for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. The students all have donation boxes in their classrooms and we ask people to donate what they can during this time. By donating, you are empowering communities with hope and helping those in great need to shape a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. You can donate through the boxes at the school or the church, by phoning 1800 024 413 OR visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion 

Thank you in advance for teaching your children to be givers and putting the needs of others before their own wants.

Jenny Keely REL