Concordia Highlights February 17, 2019

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1 Concordia Highlights February 17, 2019 We are glad you are here: Members and guests, please write your name in the Welcome to Worship folders at the end of the pews so we can more faithfully serve you and get to know you by name. A Nursery for ages 6 weeks to 4 years is available in the Church Nursery and PK-4 Room at the school. The nursery is available during all services. Children s Bulletins are also available as well as worship bags. An usher can give directions to the nursery or give children's bulletins. Communion: Jesus offers his body and blood to eat and drink. Since He says Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins, by faith we receive what He offers. If you have questions, please speak to the Pastor or an elder before communing. The cups in the center of the trays contain a white non-alcoholic wine, and gluten-free wafers are available. You may receive the blood of Christ in the small cup, from the common cup, or by dipping your wafer in the common cup (intinction). Call Committee Members: Lori Bedder, Steve Bost, Delaina Bryan, Miriam Davis, Kyle Hayman, Rick Miller, Cindy Sigmon, Susan Allison (Secretary), David Hartsoe (Vice Chair), and Carl Roth (Chair). The flower chart for 2019 is posted on the bulletin board in the transept nearest the office. Sign up now! Pastor Nelson s office hours this week: Tuesday, February 19 th 10:30am 12:30pm Wednesday, February 20 th 3-5pm Memory verse of the week: Blessed is the one who TRUSTS in the Lord. Jeremiah 17:7 There are two NEW events on the calendar this month. Thursday, February 21 st, 6pm-7:30pm, is the first meeting of the new Young Adult Group. You will choose a name for your group and meet in the BLCFM. See your Newsletter for more details. The second new event for this month is Love Grows Here for a Family Ministry Project. Meet on Friday, February 22 nd at 6pm in the Emmaus Room. Read more about this event on page 3. MINISTRY STAFF Church Office School Office D. Paul Nelson Vacancy Pastor Craig Schultz Asst. Vacancy Pastor Kyle McClure Minister of Music DCE Chris L. Henze Youth Minister Alex Sloter Vicar David Beringer CCDS Principal Bill Unverfehrt UCHS Principal Betsy Murray Assistant Principal Leslie Brown Business Admin Susan Harman Admin. Assistant Belinda Bost Children s Ministry John Holland Praise Service Music Phil Heath Praise Service Leader Web Page: Sunday Worship: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM Concordia Lutheran Church and Christian Day School th Avenue SE Conover, NC 28613

2 Members in need of healing: Janice Pitts, Sydney Karre, Bobbie Brooks, Sonny Roseman, Clarence Canrobert, Smitty Bolick, Adrian Hefner, Jack Power, Donna Jarrett. Friends of congregation in need of healing: Bill Turner (friend of Roger & Vicki Shull), Wyatt Grindstead (great-nephew of Frances Kaylor), Franklin & Sandra Boyd (parents of Betsy Murray), Terry Thorneburg (friend of Jana Sweezy), Brent Rudisill (father of Ryan Rudisill), Sharon Smith (friend of Diana Long), Judith Hamm (mother of Steve Hamm), Mike Shull (brother of Roger Shull), Carl Dwiggins (father of Eddie Dwiggins and Angie Roffey), Stuart Blackmon (brother of Ann Marie Blackmon), Randy Banwart (friend of many). Sympathy to: The family of Patsy Kaylor; Gary Isenhour upon the death of his sister Annie Gabe. Blessings to: Hazel Braun upon her baptism; David Braun (father), Debra & Steven Braun (grandparents). Jarrod & Taylor Dyer (CCDS Teacher) upon the birth of a son, Sutton James. Concordia Members in the Military: Eric Galloway, Kendall Hamm, Tony Sherrill, Christopher Walker, Jaylen Joyner, Chandler Christians, Jeremy Christians, Nathan Malin, Jon Strande, Brock Heath. Missionary of the Month: Anton Lutz has been serving the LCMS in Papua New Guinea since He works with diverse partners to combat the rising tide of sorcery accusation-based violence. Often a first responder, he provides aid and rescue to torture survivors as well as raising awareness in some of the most remote and violent communities in Papua New Guinea. All of our Concordia Ministry Staff: Samantha Hendershot Office Manager (School), Chris Beringer 3 rd Grade Teacher, Dee Lotsey 3 rd 5 th Grade Teacher Assistant, Angie Roffey B/A Care Director and Phil Heath Praise Service Leader. Just the Facts: General Fund Offering: $ 12,857 Budget Needs: $ 19,864 Attendance: 335 Online Giving: $ 1,640 Sunday School: $ 5.00 Leading Worship Today: 8am Liturgist: Pastor Nelson / Preaching: Pastor Ludwig 9:30am Liturgist: Phil Heath / Preaching: Pastor Ludwig / Children s Church: Belinda Bost 11:00am Liturgist: Pastor Nelson / Preaching: Pastor Ludwig Member of the week: Virginia Long PO Box 24, Newton, NC 28613

3 Connect - Grow - Bridge Representatives from Camp Linn Haven will be here February 20 th to fill us in on opportunities for all youth. Meet in Youth Central at 6pm. All are welcome. Work days at Camp Linn Haven are April 13 th, 20 th &27 th and May 4 th & 11 th. It can be fun way to volunteer and serve as a family. The Corner Table has published a cookbook of member and volunteer recipes. The cookbook is available for $20/ea from the church office. Some of the recipes included are Bananas Foster Pancakes, Shrimp Tacos, Memphis Dry Rub and Hanky Panky (hint: it is an appetizer)! LWML News: Mission-minded women are doing important stuff you ll want to be part of it. The District Joy Event will be close to home next month, at St. John s Winston-Salem. A nice occasion joy deep in Lent, warm fellowship (no work) and updates on District and National projects. Register for it on the form in the most recent Carolinas Cross Connection in the LWML mail slot in the workroom near the sacristy or at the welcome centers. Keep those Mites coming! The Joy Event will be March 16, 2019 with registration beginning at 9am. Rising Hope Farms is holding volunteer training sessions on Saturday March 9 or Saturday March 16 (you need only attend one) from 10AM-Noon at the farm in Claremont. If you are 14 or older and able to work with individuals with special needs or horses, we would love to see you. No experience is necessary! The mission of Rising Hope Farms is " to provide hope and healing to those with special needs in our community through faith and therapeutic horse interaction. For more information visit the website or call Joyce Boston at Augustana Lutheran Church is having its first annual Livermush FUNdraiser Brunch! The brunch is scheduled for March 16 th, 9am-1pm. The menu includes livermush, sandwiches, eggs, sausage, beans, cornbread and more. Augustana is located at th St. SE, Hickory, NC Fun Family Friday Night! February :30 pm in the Emmaus Room. The Board of Christian Education will be providing Chick -fil-a and beverages. Come decorate a terra cotta pot. Plant some Spring bulbs. Make a Love Grows Here plant marker. Take it home and place it outside and watch what God does with it. Sign up with the office or at the Welcome Stations or with Belinda Bost bbost@concordianc.org Come and get to know your Concordia family. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, February 20 th.

4 Adult Bible Study Opportunities Sunday Bible Studies: 9:30am Ray Vander Laan video series Led by Steve Bost. 11:00am Colossians by Louie Giglio - Led by Cindy Sigmon Adult Room #1. 11:00am BLCFM Small Group Romans - Led by Trey Watson BLCFM 11:00am Revelation, Case Study or Interlinc - Led by Youth Ministry Team Youth Central Weekday Small Group Bible Studies: Mondays: Small Group Led by Steve Bost - BLCFM. Wednesdays: 7am Ladies Bible Study Led by Kim Hauser. Adult Room #1 9:30am Ladies Bible Study Led by Carla Hafer. Adult Room #1 10:00am Bible Study First & Third Wednesdays Led by Vicki Shull. EM Thursdays: 7am Men s Breakfast & Bible Study Luther s Small Catechism - Led by David Isenhower. CVMC - AHEC 105. Kids In Worship! Our Worship word this week is BLESSED. Being blessed is being full of joy on the inside. It is more than being happy. God promises that we will be blessed if we follow His teachings, but it will not be easy. He wants us to know that the kingdom of heaven is waiting for us if we can get through the tough times in this life. God calls us to be different than the rest of the world. Jesus did not give the beatitudes and then want us to fail. He wanted to give us something to aim for, to work on every day to achieve. One way we can be successful in trying our best to have a life full of blessings is to learn God s words. Memorize scripture. The scriptures give us a foundation of hope and love and the assurance of the great treasures we will have in heaven. Kids at FI.S.H. put together ABC Scripture Cards for their scripture memory work. If you would like a set for your child let me know. Letter (L) Let us love one another for love comes from God. 1 John 4:7 Contact Belinda Bost, Children s Minister at bbost@concordianc.org or with questions or concerns. Be sure and get your Worship Bulletin from the Welcome Stations and work on the activities during the sermon.

5 F. I. S. H. - January 9 February 27 Families, Individuals Study Hour (FISH). This is a great time for everyone to come to the church for a light supper followed by various classes you can choose to attend. Here s what s currently scheduled: 5:30pm A light supper, food, fellowship and fun for all ages. Thanks to the many volunteers who cook, serve, and clean up. 6:00 7:00pm Choose from among these offerings: Children, Kindergarten 4 th graders, F.I.S.H. for Kids! Children will enjoy a VBS type hour with a lesson, an activity and a different craft each week. Youth 5 th 12 th grade SOS and Confirmation in Youth Central. Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up led by Vicar Alex. Do you know who Jesus is? Are you sure? Today, there are many false portraits of Jesus on display. In this video study, Rev. Matthew Richard walks through his book, Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? He dissects 12 false Christs we often encounter these days. Join us as we examine each Jesus and learn to know the real Jesus more deeply. "Titus: Instructions for Pastors and Churches" led by Pastor Nelson. This class looks at St. Paul's instructions for church leaders in a new congregation in Crete, and how these are still important for Concordia these days, as we anticipate the arrival of a new pastor in the next 6 months or so. Sharing/Teaching the Faith led by Katrina Garrison. This class for parents with small children will concentrate on developing faith in our children, with special emphasis on preschool through elementary age children. Katrina is a helpful resource for conversations on beginning Faith Walk steps, including what happens after baptism, devotional time at home, choosing a Bible for your child, and other helps for faith in the family growth. 7 8 pm These are the options for this second hour: Youth 5 th 12 th grade SOS and Confirmation in Youth Central. Principal David Beringer leads a discussion entitled The Great Deceiver. It should come as no surprise that an adversary fit to be called the god of this world and the power of darkness is a force to be reckoned with. And so he is. In The Great Deceiver, explore a being so diabolical, he will stop at nothing to separate us from God. Preparing for Worship led by Pastor Paul, gives a look at each Sunday s lessons (Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle, Gospel) to get a head start for Sunday worship.

6 Prime Timers met last Monday in the Emmaus Room for their February Meeting. Vicar Alex, Ashlie and little Alexander were our guests. Vicar Alex started his presentation with a game called How Well Do You Know Your Vicar. We learned so much about their life and how he chose to become a Lutheran Pastor. It was a great presentation and entertaining as well. Our yearly schedule was presented. The most liked of our events was that we will have three meetings at local restaurants. We have presentations scheduled by various groups. We have musical presentations scheduled also. Our next meeting is scheduled for March 11 th at Granny s Country Kitchen located at Bethany Church Rd and East NC 10. GPS address is 3165 NC Hwy 10 E, Claremont, NC Meet at 11:30 am at the restaurant. If anyone needs directions, please call any of our members. Officers were elected at our meeting last week: President - Harold Unger; Vice President - Clarence Pugh; and Treasurer - Billy Smyre. Glad to see returning and new members at our last meeting. See you at our next meeting, March 11 th. Please remember all who are in need, that need healing, the homeless and the downtrodden in your prayers.

7 National Youth Gathering: We meet tonight WITH PARENTS from 6-8pm. $ is due! Our target goal for fund raising is $39,100.00! Thanks to those who came out for February s Spirit Night at Zaxby s! Thanks for supporting the NYG Sub Sale! 80 orders were placed and filled. using the Thrivent Action Team money to buy supplies, over $ was raised for our NYG group! February 17, 2019 Youth Ministry Highlights We pray for our Boy Scouts who are camping this weekend!! Camp Linn Haven presentation is this Wednesday, February 20th at SOS! Teirsa will be here to speak with us about camp.join us at 6pm. This Friday our Pre-Teen Youth are going to Bo s Friday Night from 5:30-10:30pm. Speak with Kelly or Tony for more details! Our Jr. Youth are going to the Charlotte Hornets Basketball Game this Saturday from 5-10pm. Speak with Delaina for more details! Youth Quake Info: *Commissioning takes place on Sunday, March 10th at the Praise Service! *I still need 2 people s signed Medical Permission & Behavioral Covenant form! *The Quake dates are March 15-17, 2019 at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord. Meet that Friday night in Youth Central at 4:00pm. Our CCDS Girls Varsity BB Team are Conference Champs! *Congratulations to this 1 st place team. *Congratulations to Ellie Adams for being awarded All-Conference! From the 2019 Piedmont Council Scout Recognition Banquet: Congratulations to the following recipients: William Smith: Scoutmaster of the Year Bart Lopina: Unit Award of Merit-Cubmaster Leigh Ann Charles: Crew Advisor of the Year Please reach out and congratulate these fine Scout Leaders! Our Boy Scouts are going to Beach Mtn. next Sunday! The Scout Blue and Gold Banquet is Monday, February 25th at 6pm (note the time)! DCE Chris L. Henze Youth Minister Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is: Tuesday, March 5 th from 6-8pm.

8 Sunday, February 17 8am Traditional Worship & Communion 8am LLL 9:30am Praise Worship 9:30am Bible Study - EM 11am Bible Sunday A#1 11am Traditional Worship & Communion 11am Children s Ministry & Youth Sunday School 6pm NYG Meeting with Parents Monday, February 18 1:30pm Quilt Tacking 6:30pm B/C Scouts 6:30pm Mission & Ministry A#1 6:30pm Steve Bost BLCFM Tuesday, February 19 8:35am Staff Devotions / Weekly Meeting Wednesday, February 20 7am Ladies Bible Study A#1 8:20am CCDS Chapel 9:30am Ladies Bible Study 10am Bible Study - EM 5:30pm FISH Meal EM 6pm FISH Children, Youth SOS/Confirmation, Adult Studies, Bells 7pm FISH Youth SOS/Confirmation, Adult Studies, Choir 8pm Praise Band Practice Thursday, February 21 7am Men s Breakfast & Bible Study 6pm New Young Adult Fellowship & Bible Study - BLCFM Friday, February 22 5:30pm Pre-Teen s to Bo s Saturday, February 23 5pm Jr. Youth to Charlotte Hornets Sunday, February 24 8am Traditional Worship/Communion 9am Scouts Ski Beech Mountain 9:30am Adult Bible Study - EM 9:30am Praise Worship/Children s Church/ Communion 11am Traditional Worship 11am Children s Ministry & Youth Sunday School 11am Bible Study A#1 This Week at Concordia Acolytes 02/17/2019: (8:00) John Moore (9:30) Jamie Henze (11:00) Peyton Gerken Acolytes 02/24/2019: (8:00) Jake Lamb (9:30) Shea Beringer (11:00) Avery Beringer Flowers Sanctuary 02/24/2019: Open Greeters Today: (8:00) Lester & Priscilla Sigmon (9:30) Brian & Nicole Hefner (11:00) Clarence & Shirley Canrobert Reader Today (8:00) David Reitzel (9:30) Audra Kuchenbecker (11:00) Jill Adair Fellowship Today: (9:00) Mary Anne Wike (10:30) Nicole Hefner Elders/Communion Assistants: (8:00) Fred Farmer (9:30) No Communion (11:00) Vicki Shull, Ron Kaylor, Steve Bost Meal Serving Group: 6 Kay Deal, Ann Marie Blackmon Altar Guild for the month: (8:00 & 11:00) Frieda Williams, Joyce Pugh (9:30) Susan Harman Trustees of the Month: Lewis Robinette, Opie Williams Ushers for Month: (8:00) Cliff Brown, Bret Graff (11:00) Rick Bare Captain, Michael Gerken, Fred Farmer, Gary Boston 9:30am Set Up & Usher Teams 1 st Sunday: Terry Kuchenbecker Team 2 nd Sunday: Greg Roseman Team 3 rd Sunday: Rodney Burns Team 4 th Sunday: Roy Sigmon Team 5 th Sunday: Scout Troop 383