Holy balloons! 

Children at Holy Trinity Lutheran School sent up messages of encouragement when they released more than 100 balloons earlier today to kick off the new school year.

The balloons had stickers with a Bible verse printed on them along with the message “sent with love from the students of Holy Trinity Lutheran School.”

The school holds a balloon release every year, and in prior years children have received thank you letters from recipients.

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