This Week at Concordia Sunday, February 28 Acolytes 02/28/2016 Acolytes 03/02/2016 Wednesday Acolytes 03/06/2016 Monday, February 29

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1 Sunday, February 28 8am Worship & Communion 9:15am Power Hour/Bible Study/Youth SS 10:30am Worship & Communion 10:45am Praise Service & Communion 5pm NYG Adult Leaders 6pm NYG Meeting with Parents Monday, February 29 6:30pm Worship in the Chapel 6:30pm Boy Scouts 7:30pm The Story for Young Adults - BLCFM Tuesday, March 1 1pm Tai Chi YC 6:30pm Board of Assimilation A#1 6:30pm Church Council A#2 6:30pm The Story Bible Study EM Wednesday, March 2 7:00am Ladies Bible Study-A#1 7:30am Open House/Coffee BLCFM 8:20am CCDS Chapel 9:15am Ladies Bible Study - A#1 11:15am Lent 4 Worship Chapel 12pm Lenten Meal - EM 2pm Bible Study A#1 5:30pm Handbells 5:30pm Lenten Meal - EM 6:30pm Lent 4 Worship - Sanctuary 7:30pm Choir 8pm Praise Group Thursday, March 3 7am Men s Breakfast/Bible Study AHEC 105 9am CCDS Open House Friday, March 4 8am CCDS Book Fair Opens 4pm Youth leave for Youth Quake Sunday, March 6 8am Worship & Communion 9:15am Power Hour/Bible Study/Youth SS 10:30am Worship & Communion 10:45am Praise Worship 12:00pm Youth Quake Pre-Gathering Bible Study 4pm Youth return from Youth Quake 4:30pm Sr. LYF Youth to movies This Week at Concordia Acolytes 02/28/2016 (8:00) Hunter Rudisill (10:30) Katie Perry, Raegan Hayman (10:45) Lindy Kuchenbecker Acolytes 03/02/2016 Wednesday (6:30) Emily Jackson Acolytes 03/06/2016 (8:00) Raegan Hayman (10:30) Rachel Quackenboss, Lindy Kuchenbecker (10:45) Matthew Hafer Acolytes 03/09/2016 Wednesday (6:30) Addison Hayes Flowers Sanctuary 03/06/2016: Open Flowers Praise 03/06/2016: Open Greeters Today: (8:00) Ann Marie Blackmon, Anna Bolick (10:30) Ronald & Frieda Williams (10:45) Bill & Kathy Unverfehrt Readers Today: (8:00) Chris Henze (10:30) Kathy Unverfehrt (10:45) Jill Graff Fellowship 02/28/2016: Opal Bolick Emmaus Kitchen Duty: Pat Welch, Debbie Ramseur Elders Today: (8:00) Dale Lawing, Sidney Halma (10:30) Miriam Davis (10:45) Steve Bost, Audra Kuchenbecker, Roger Heavner, Jonathan Moore, Dwayne Welch Altar Guild: (8:00) & (10:30) Margie Bowman, Dianne Lawing (10:45) Susan Harman Trustees of the Month: Eric Hicks, Mike Spake Ushers for the Month: (8:00) Cliff Brown, Bret Graff (10:30) Rick Bare Captain, Michael Gerken, Allen Jones, Fred Farmer (10:45) Terry Kuchenbecker Captain, Greg Terry, Alex Terry, David Welch Praise Team Set Up: Terry Kuchenbecker Captain, Greg Terry, Alex Terry, David Welch Meal Serving: Group IV Carolyn Ellis, Renee Christie

2 MINISTRY STAFF Welcome! We are glad you are here! Thank you to the Concordia 3 rd & 4 th Grade Choir today for singing at our 10:30am service! 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. Children are loved at Concordia. A Nursery for ages 6 weeks to 3 years is available in the Church Nursery and PK-4 Room at the school. The nursery is available during Bible classes, 10:30am, and 10:45am worship services. Children s Bulletins are also available as well as worship bags. An usher can help give directions to the nursery, give children's bulletins or get a worship bag. Prepare for The Story: Sunday, February 28 & Monday, February 29: 8am, 10:30am, 10:45am Sunday and 6:30pm Monday Theme: Mark 1 Read Chapter 23: Jesus Ministry Begins Sunday, March 6 & Monday, March 7: 8am, 10:30am, 10:45am Sunday and 6:30pm Monday Theme: Luke 6 Read Chapter 24: No Ordinary Man Looking Ahead: March 4 Youth Quake March 12 Concordia s Leaders Retreat March 13 Daylight Savings Time Begins March 19 First Communion Rehearsal March 20 Palm Sunday/First Communion Hebrews 13:2 Ministry Moment Think how visitors feel as they encounter this new and wonderful place called Concordia Lutheran Church. As members who ve been here for years, many for decades, you know where everything is. You know what happens next during Sunday worship. When I say Brian Long Center, you know that s the house between the school and the church. But, our guests don t know these things. That s where all of us come in. We are all part of the new Hebrews 13:2 Ministry that will help our guests navigate these situations! If you are interested in joining the greeting or simply wish to have more information on the Hebrews 13:2 ministry, please see me, call me ( , ext 303), or send me an (jkent@concordianc.org). I look forward to hearing from you soon! Church Office School Office A. Mark Schudde Senior Pastor Jim Kent Vicar William Unverfehrt Principal Leslie Brown Business Admin Kyle McClure Minister of Music DCE Chris L. Henze Youth Minister Betsy Murray Early Childhood Dir Susan Harman Admin. Assistant John Holland Praise Service Music Vicki Shull Mary Canrobert Stephen Ministry Leaders Web Page: Sunday Worship: 8:00, 10:30 & 10:45 AM Monday Worship: 6:30pm Children s Power Hour Adult & Youth Bible Classes 9:15 AM

3 Hospitalized: Hilda Hefner (outpatient 2/29), George Deal (Frye 2/23 - now at home). Members in need of healing: Paul Longhauser, Janice Pitts, Doris Kirby, Bill Watts, Angelique Bost, Pam Newton, Jonathan Jones, Bobbie Brooks, Carol McRee, Roger Shull, George Deal, Andy Martin, Paul Von Rentzell, Frieda Williams, Betty Spencer, Sandra Guynn, Sonny Roseman, Randy Isenhower. Friends of congregation in need of healing: Charlie & Lena Simmons (friends of Maryann McRee and Ronald Kaylor), Riley Gobble (brother of John Allison), David Kuehnert (son of Lila Kuehnert), Ronnie Hedrick (friend of many), Scott Sigman (nephew of Carla Hafer), Ms. Chase (friend of Colbie Dwiggins), Gayle Stafford (sister of Pat Kaylor), Ralph Wayne Boggs & Mike (husband and son of Sarah Boggs), Janet Schudde (mother of Pastor Schudde), Angelette Stevens Papa, Keith Cary (brother-in-law of Betty Cary), Andra Bolick Pingel (cousin of Anna Carol Spencer), Walter & Gail Cranford (friends of Roger & Betty Heavner). Sympathy to: David Hartsoe upon the death of his father, Harold Moose; Sue Smith upon the death of her brother, Donald Rayle; The family and friends of Hoyle Hoover. Special needs: Brenda Cayll and family as they recover from a recent house fire. Students: Mark Moretz and family in St. Louis at seminary. Members in the Military: Eric Galloway, Kendall Hamm, Chad Hunsucker, Tony Sherrill, Christopher Walker, Josh and Jaylen Joyner Benfield, Marcus (Mark) Lewis Parris, Meghan Moretz, Chandler Christians, Jeremy Christians, Megan Whitener. Outreach: Trinity Hmong Lutheran Mission in Newton. Mark Moretz s field work in St. Louis. Missionaries serving the Lord: Rev. Leif & Nancy Hasskarl and son Christopher serving the Lord in the Cayman Islands. Thank you for the Eisold family s service in Peru and as they transition to parish ministry in the United States. Concordia Ministry: The Story Series of Bible Studies, Weekday Worship, National Youth Gathering Planning, Search Committees for Pastor of Family Life and CCDS Principal, Unchurched to follow the Holy Spirit s leading to the church, Youth Quake Retreat. All of our Concordia Ministry Staff: Especially this week: Sandy Smith School Office Assistant; Sally Sullivan PK3 Teacher; Suzanne Alms 7 th Grade/Language Arts Teacher; Jan Glenn - Librarian; Angie Roffey B/A School Director and Kyle McClure Music Minister. General Fund Offering: $ 14,147 Budget Needs: $ 20,458/wk Attendance: Sunday Online Gifting $ 1,215 Sunday School Offering: $ Monday 24 The Story Bible Study 98 (All classes reporting) Member of the week: Coy Sigmon Trinity Village, st St NE, Hickory, NC Leading Worship Today: 8:00am Liturgist: Vicar Jim Kent / Preaching: Pastor Schudde / Children s Message: DCE Chris Henze 10:30am Liturgist: Corey Christians / Preaching: Pastor Schudde / Children s Message: DCE Chris Henze 10:45am Liturgist: Vicar Jim Kent / Preaching: Pastor Schudde / Children s Message: Delaina Bryan

4 February 28, 2016 Youth Ministry Highlights Youth Quake spiritual retreat for the 5-8 graders: -Commissioning is today during the 10:30am Worship Service. -Our Pre-Gathering Bible Study is TODAY from 12-2:00pm in Youth Central. Lunch will be provided. -Meet in Youth Central this Friday, March 4th at 4:00pm. -Pack only 1 bag (include swim suit, toiletries, jacket, etc.). -Bring food money for 3 meals. -We return next Sunday, March 6th after 4pm. -Please keep us in your prayers! NYG Meeting with parents is TONIGHT: All National Gathering youth/parents/leaders meet tonight from 6:00-8:00pm in Youth Central. We have a parent/youth activity planned. Dinner will be served. A $ payment is due. Congratulations to Shelby Adair: Shelby got accepted into UNCC's School of Architecture for fall! Sr. Youth Mid-Winter Gathering: Thank you for your prayers. We had a wonderful (FUN) time. Watch for the Awkward 80 s picture in March s newsletter! DCE Chris L. Henze Youth Minister Special High School Event Next Sunday, March 6th, for Sr. Youth: A special Concordia family has donated money for our Sr. Youth to host and congratulate the State Champion Wrestlers of NCHS. We have invited the wrestlers from NCHS (with their coach s help) to accompany our Sr. Youth to the movies next Sunday. We are going during the 4 o clock hour to see the movie entitled, RACE. It is the true story of Olympian, Jesse Owens. The movie is rated PG-13. All Sr. Youth are invited to attend this event... and it is completely free.

5 If you would like to order an Easter lily or renew/subscribe to Portals Of Prayer, the forms can be found at all the service entrances today and in your March newsletter. Please return the completed forms and payment to the church office no later than the dates specified on the forms. The Corner Table A volunteer date has been scheduled for March 9th. Please join us in serving our community. Contact Betty Heavner at or bcheavner@bellsouth.net. March s meeting of the Primetimers will be the second Wednesday, March 9 th, instead of the second Monday in the Emmaus Room. We will meet after the 11:15am Lenten Service. Our covered dish luncheon will be shared with the 11:15am worshippers. Please bring a little extra food to share. A short business meeting will follow the meal. The officers for the coming year are: President Clarence Pugh, Vice President Billy Smyre, Secretary Ann Holt, Treasurer Vivian Knight. Have you filled out the little green insert or ed your photos to the church office? The Stewardship Board is asking congregants to send in photos or notes about how you are Living the Love of Christ as you Connect in Christian Community, Grow around God s Word, and Bridge to your Neighbor/World. Save the date: CCDS Annual Spring Fling Fundraising Dinner/Auction - Saturday, April 9, at Rock Barn Country Club. If you have a donation that you'd like to make, please bring to the school office. We look forward to adding to our great list if items. We are blessed to have your support in attaining our goals for our school. Thank you! Jo Schmuker Volunteers are needed in the CCDS Library to help with the upcoming book fair. See the poster on the bulletin board for times and type of help needed. Contact Jan Glenn at jglenn@concordianc.org. To say "Thank You", The Corner Table is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 16, 2016 from 11am - 1pm at St. Paul s Reformed Church in Newton. If you have ever volunteered at The Corner Table you are invited! Please RSVP by April 4 th to Betty Heavner at , or to Tina Campbell at Register online at Theme: "Western"...Boots, BBQ and Fun!! In continuing Concordia's volunteer program at The Corner Table, Wednesday, Mar. 9th 10:30am to 1pm, is our next day to volunteer. Please come join us! Contact Betty Heavner at or bcheavner@bellsouth.net to schedule your volunteer times. The Mission & Ministry Board thanks everyone for your prayers and support of The Corner Table. Highways & Hedges provides a healthy evening meal, as well as, groceries, clothing and other supplies to families in need within our neighborhood. Volunteer opportunities are available each 1st and 3rd Monday (March 7 th and March 21 st ) starting at 4pm to 7pm. Please call Smitty Bolick at or if you would like to help serve the meal or pack to-go bags. The 10th Annual Empty Bowls Event, sponsored by St. Stephens High School National Art Honor Society and the International Club, will be held at St. Stephens High School on Saturday, March 12 th from 5-7pm. The event is open to the public with ticket prices of $ Ceramic bowls have been created by our pottery students and local potters. Each bowl represents an empty bowl of someone in our county. During the event, each guest will be served a simple meal of soup, bread, drink, and dessert and take home one of the bowls. All proceeds will be evenly distributed between the Hickory Soup Kitchen and The Corner Table.

6 Sundays - 9:15am The Story Bible Studies Emmaus Room - Adult Bible study group. The Story Led by Pastor and Vicar Adult Room 1 - Parents of young children. The Story Led by Cindy Sigmon Distance Learning Lab Led by Tray & Kendra Watson - Dare to Discipline by Dr. J. Dobson. BLCFM- 2 Small Groups - The Story Led by Dale & Dianne Lawing and Corey & Jolleen Christians Youth Central The Story - Pre-Teens, Jr. Youth and Sr. Youth led by the Youth Ministry Team Weekday Bible Studies: Mondays: Tuesdays: Wednesdays: 7:30pm - Young Adults (age 21 and up) BLCFM The Story Led by Brad Bost. 6:30pm The Story Led by Steve Bost Emmaus Room 7am Ladies Bible Study Led by Kim Hauser. Adult Room #1 - Renewing the Heart for Women Life Principles from the Beatitudes by Barbara Henry 9:15am Ladies Group - The Story Led by Shauna Kent. Adult Room #1 10am Bible Study First & Third Wednesday s. Led by Vicar Jim Kent 2:00pm - The Story Led by Vicki Shull. Adult Room #1 Where Moms Connect BLCFM. See calendar for meeting days and times. Thursdays: 7am Men s Breakfast & Bible Study Led by David Isenhower. The Story - AHEC 105 CVMC Communion: In the Lord s Supper, Jesus offers the faithful His true body and blood to eat and drink. These words, Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins, show us that in the Sacrament forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation are given us through these words. These words, along with the bodily eating and drinking, are the main thing in the Sacrament. Anyone who has questions is invited to speak to the pastor or elder before communing. The cups in the center of the tray are filled with a white non-alcoholic wine and gluten free wafers are available for those with allergies. The flowers in the main sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in honor of Merle Sigmon s 89 Birthday on March 1 st by Gina Sigmon and Greg Sigmon & family. Save the date: The Third Annual Feed The Flock Gala is Friday, June 3 rd at Rock Barn Golf & Spa. For more information and cost, please visit Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Dear Family at Concordia, Thank you to all for your prayers and thoughts. Our family is so blessed to be a part of the Concordia Family. Lesa & Opie Williams and Family of Evelyn Herman. "Vicki and I want to thank all our Concordia Family and Friends for the Prayers, phone calls, cards, visits, food, and encouragement during my recent back surgery and ongoing recovery." God Bless you all! Roger Shull