Minute Message 6/6/98



Names



	When a teacher has a large class, it is not uncommon for him her to

mistake one child for another at the beginning of the school year.

Eventually the teacher learns the name of each student and gives them the

attention they need.



	On one occasion however, a small boy was being called Alan by his 

teacher. Alan was not his name The teacher never got it. When she called

his (fictitious) name, he would not respond. She then would get his attention

in some other manner and relay her instructions on to him.



	Sadly, the boy began to respond to the name Alan. He gave un and began

to play by her rules, at the forfeiture of his own name.



	As tragic as that storv sounds. how many of you are just like Alan?

You didn't have your name changed, but you have given in and are playing 

by someone etse's rules. You have sacrificed your integnty, identity and 

character for what someone has convinced you to be the way to go. 

Unfortunately you are probably unaware of what you have given up for

something so small and insignificant.



Come visit with us tomorrow.