January 2013 Monthly Newsletter. Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church 216 Fifth Avenue SE Conover, North Carolina

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1 January 2013 Monthly Newsletter Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church 216 Fifth Avenue SE Conover, North Carolina

2 Just these lines, my friends Who were the Significant People who died in 2012? Just before New Years, the TV Networks each shared with their viewers the list of those that they thought worthy of mentioning. The list included people like: Andy Griffith of Mayberry RFD Dick Clark of American Band Stand General Norman Schwarzkopf, commander of the Allied Forces in Desert Storm Sally Ride, the first woman into space Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon Mike Wallace and Andy Rooney of Sixty Minutes Phyllis Diller, Comedian Larry Hagman, of I Dream of Jeanie, and Dallas These individuals, in some way, helped to shape our lives and our American culture. Concordia has its own list of Significant People who died in In my book these individuals are more significant than those listed above. They helped to shape our faith-life. The list includes people like: Hal Kaylor, who kept a bible by his bed stand and read it each night Crawford Bost, who taught Sunday School for many years Bud Spencer, who broke in new vicars when they visited him Margaret Sparkman, who painted gourds for those in nursing homes Clarence Wallace, who loved to set up a Christmas display for his neighbors to enjoy Annie Bolick, who faithfully sat in the front row at worship Poss Gilbert, who served as an usher and LLL member Frances Winters, who was the first to arrive at the 10:30 service and greeted all who followed Dot Brady, who sat in her chair and faithfully prayed for the members of our congregation You probably remember more significant accomplishments of these individuals. But these are the things that I remember. These are the simple activities that caused these sheep to ask, When Lord, did we see Thee hungry and give Thee something to eat or see Thee as a stranger and welcome Thee or see Thee and thirsty, and give Thee something to drink. And they are the ones who heard our LORD answer, When you did it for one of the least of these you did it for ME. (Matthew 25:37-40) The New Year 2013 is just beginning. Who knows what names will be remembers at the end of the year. Take heart in the fact that because of your relationship to Christ Jesus, you are a person of significance. It may not any one big-time activity that has the greatest impact, but rather, it is the little things that you do in Jesus Name. In 2013 seize every opportunity to live for Christ Jesus with your Hearts Hands and Voices. Pastor A. Mark Schudde

3 Concordia Cares We care so much so that we are even offering a New Class on how and when to show care. It is called, THE CHRISTIAN CAREGIVER. While we are most certainly blessed in being a Stephen Ministry Congregation and have over twenty individuals who have been formally trained in this ministry, each one of us is called by our Lord Jesus to show care as He cares! THE CHRISTIAN CAREGIVER class is one of the units of Stephan Ministry Training that can benefit every member of Concordia. Prayerfully consider attending this class. When: Sundays, starting January 6 th. Time: 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Where: Room 19 in the Church Education Wing Teacher/Leaders: Stephen Ministry Leader, Mary Canrobert and Pastor Schudde Who: Everyone! especially Elders, future Care Zone Leaders, people with the Spiritual Gifts of Compassion and Hospitality, those with an elderly parent, or neighbor. Children s Ministry Corner Worship Bags for children are now available during all worship services. These bags are designed to help children engage and focus during worship. Please return the bags to the black baskets at the end of each service. Donations would be appreciated to help purchase additional items for the bags or replenish supplies. If you would like to help with items be on the lookout for dry erase markers, children's Bible story books, or Bible coloring books. Just a reminder: The nursery is available during the 10:30 and 10:45 worship services. Our nursery is staffed with at least 2 nursery care workers to ensure the safety of the children in our care. If you are interested in helping with Children's Ministry or would like to be part of the visioning team please contact Victoria Weaver; vweaver@concordianc.org or

4 A few things to check out: The Home Spot with Pastor Weaver 1. Do you find yourself always around a certain group of people- hanging out, having fun, solving the world s problems in just a couple hours over dinner? Then I need you. We re looking to get some connecting groups going here at Concordia. So, if you re interested in leading, or being a part of a connecting group, please let me know! , bweaver@concordianc.org. 2. Xtreme Hike 2013! Some of the Iron Men of Concordia are looking to join the Xtreme Hike of miles in one day of the Appalachian Trail, raising funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. We need you to support us, pray for us and cheer us on in this amazing challenge and adventure! More information on how to help soon to come-keep your eyes open. 3. Jessica Meier, Victoria Weaver and Pastor Weaver are starting a new endeavor to help equip the homes of Concordia Lutheran Church and School, as well as the surrounding community. Faith-In-The-Home workshops are going to deal with the tough issues families must face now days, and equip and root homes in the love of Christ. Our first event is going to be Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 12:15-1:15, Family: Defined- a look at God s design for family and today s reality. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP to Pastor Weaver, bweaver@concordianc.org if you are going to join us. 4. Go to or scan the code below. Be sure to enter your address to follow the blog. Look for: marriage retreat in early Spring, Family Camp dates for 2013, connecting groups forming and more!

5 Note from Vicar Harry What a year! 2012 has been an incredible year for our church and God has been so faithful. Hannah and I would like to say thank you to every one of you in the congregation for all you have done for us. For the outpouring of love that we have received in the form of cards and gifts, and from the time you take to invest in our lives and help us during our time here in Conover, we are so grateful to each and every one of you. December was a busy but a wonderful month for us. Between my many duties, some of which include teaching Confirmation, helping out with the lock-in, leading Advent worship services, helping New Hope Missions Church in Mooresville and coaching boys' basketball, I really experienced both the intensity and the blessing of the Christmas season that comes with working in the church. And Hannah truly enjoyed helping out around the church -- attending and helping with lunches and breakfasts, helping decorate the Christmas trees, attending Bible studies, and spending time with God's people here. And looking forward into 2013, we are so excited for all that God has for our church as well as what God will teach us in ministry this year. Once again, thank you, thank you, thank you! We look forward to what God's got for his people here in January. In Christ, Vicar Harry

6 Sermon Series The word Epiphany means: to Reveal or to Shine a Light onto something. The question is which way is the light is directed? Does it shine toward Jesus, so that we can see HIM better? Or does it shine from HIM onto US so that we see ourselves, and how God is shaping us? Come each Sunday and discover the answer. January 6th Epiphany LIGHT January 13th Epiphany WATER January 20th Epiphany WINE January 27th Epiphany SCROLL February 3rd Epiphany EXERCISMS February 10th Epiphany MOUNTAIN Benefit Dinner for Addyson When: Sunday, January 13th 4:00-6:00pm Where: Concordia Family Life Center What: A Chili Cook-off (Come and sample numerous types of Chili help grade them for awards) Why: Addyson in a 4-year-old member of Concordia with brittle bone disease receiving on-going treatments Concordia will be working with Thrivent Financial for additional funds for this Benefit chili tasting. Watch for more details. Also submit your favorite chili we are looking for up to 40 varieties.

7 Constitution and By-law Forums Set As a follow-up to the Congregational Meeting at Conover Station on November 17 regarding the updating of the Constitution and By-laws of Concordia Lutheran Church, a task force was formed to study the documents provided by Dr. Alan Klaas following the meeting. The goal of the task force was to study the documents and to make sure Dr. Klaas had captured the intent of those attending the meeting and to make sure the language is consistent throughout. Those serving on the task force are as follows: Rick Bare, Leslie Brown, Paula Brown, David Hartsoe, David Isenhower, Randy Isenhower, Dan Long, Jim Rice, Sonny Roseman, Pastor Mark Schudde and Gina Sigmon. The task force has reviewed the work of Dr. Klaas and made some minor revisions to the document to fit in with Concordia Congregation and to position us for future service to God and the community with hearts, hands and voices. The task force will mail out copies of the Constitution and By-laws to each household in early January and will hold forums to discuss them on three separate occasions before bringing them to a vote at a special called meeting of the Voter s Assembly. The forums will be held at the following times: Sunday, January 20 at 2:00 pm. Thursday, January 24 at 6:30 pm Sunday, January 27 at 2:00 pm The task force wishes to provide every possible opportunity for discussion prior to holding a special voter s meeting in February. Watch for your mailing in early January. Jim Rice President

8 Thank you to the volunteers who assembled the December newsletter: Paul and Kay Bolick, Margie Bowman, Annette Henry and Shirley Canrobert. News from the Board of Christian Education Current Adult Classes are as follows: The Christian Caregiver led by Pastor Schudde and Mary Canrobert in the Emmaus room We Believe What??!?!-led by Pastor Weaver in room #19 Fathered by God: Discover What Your Dad Could Never Teach You by John Eldredge- led by Randy Isenhower & Terry Corpening in the school conference room (Men Only) Ladies Morning Bible Study The Ladies Bible Study on Wednesdays at 9:15 am will start again on January 9, Join us as we study the book "One Thousand Gifts," by Ann Voskamp. For 6 weeks, we will explore how to see the blessings in everyday life. Do you dare to live fully right where you are? Woman to Woman Conference If you are one of more than 70 women signed up to attend the conference on February 8-9, 2013 we have your ticket! If you did not prepay, please drop your check for $39.99 by the church office or place in the offering plate. Just mark W2W in the memo line!

9 ALL IN THE FAMILY (This is an update of the happenings in the Life of Concordia since the last Newsletter) HOSPITAL/OUT-PATIENT Addyson Edwards Frankie Matthews Lori Teague Warren Frye Dale Ramseur Bill Watts Martha Johnson Tabitha Ramseur Fannie Wike Sympathy To Baptisms Joy Malin and family at the death of her mother, Mary Ollis Hornbuckle The family of Ruth Shell Kiser Mckayla & Arabella Coletti, Addyson & Parker Edwards, Valerie Garcia, Layla Herman, Collin Matteson, Brooke Pope, Jacera & Jalaina Ramseur, John, Jacqueline and Lin er Soderberg and Harleigh Stallings. Additions to Our Concordia Family Jason & Kerri Dillard (Cole) Brent & Tamara London (London, Atticus and Adrienne) David & Shelly Hayes (Abbey, Jessica, Addison and Sophie) Lonnie & Tina Loftin (Ayden) Andy & Lisa Martin (Zachary and Emily) Dale & Debbie Ramseur Christy Vanover (Brianna) Tray & Kendra Watson (Caleb, Jonah and Benjamin) Scott & Frieda Watts

10 January 6 - Peanut Butter January 13 - Boxed Cereals January 20 Grits January 27- Canned Meats SUGGESTED FOOD ITEMS FOR ECCCM FOR JANUARY 2013 Offering Envelopes Offering envelopes for 2013 are located in the transept of the church near the church office and in the entry at the Praise Service. If you have not done so, please pick up your envelopes as soon as possible. If you can t locate your envelopes, please contact Ann in the church office Altar Flowers The 2013 flower calendar is posted in the transept near the church office. If you would like to reserve a Sunday, please note your selection on the calendar. Primetimer News The Concordia Primetimers will hold their regular meeting on Monday January 14 with a covered dish luncheon beginning at 11:30 am in the Emmaus room. Please plan to join us for fun, good food and fellowship. NYG Bojangles Share Nights The 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday evenings in January (1/1 & 1/15) and February (2/5 & 2/19) are Share Nights at Conover Bojangles where 10% of all sales from 5 8 pm will go to support the Concordia Youth attending the National Youth Gathering next July. So, enjoy some chicken & biscuits and know that you are helping our Youth!

11 SUNDAY BROADCASTS WAIZ 63AM 10:30am WNNC 230AM 8:00am WXRC :30am January 6 "In Christ, a New Day is Dawning, for You!" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz The reality for all who trust in Christ: because of Him, a new day has dawned for you. (Isaiah 60:1, 3-6) January 13 "Jesus, the Pilot of Your Life" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz When life seems so beyond our skill or control, we need Jesus, the Pilot who alone can rescue us and bring us safely home. (Luke 3:15-22) January 20 "The Lord Who Brings Celebration to Life" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz Jesus turns the bitter water of our despair and defeat into the wine of eternal life. (John 2:1-11) January 27 "Getting the Right Gift" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Ken Klaus With His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus gave us sinners the most precious, personal gift we could ever receive, and we...well, we were too busy playing with the box. (Mark 1:35-39)

12 From the Parish Nurse- January 2013 Do you know how to contact the Parish Nurse? You can go to the Concordia Web Page or her at contact her by cell at Can you list five things that a Parish Nurse can do? 1- Check your blood pressure and pulse and discuss ways to prevent or lower your blood pressure. The Parish Nurse may- with your consent, contact your care provider. 2- Make visits to assist you or your family when making medical decisions. This might reassure an individual that their lungs are clear and the body temperature is normal. A phone call to the primary care provider is made while the Parish Nurse is still in the home. This allows the Parish Nurse to report the visit and to advise the patient of the provider s recommendations. 3- The Parish Nurse may be able to supply supplies and equipment that have been donated. These items are either new or in very good condition. A list of these will be posted on the bulletin board near Vicar Harry s office. 4- Provide medical information-translation. Sometimes health care providers forget and use medical terms that most non-medical individuals do not know. 5- Speak or ask another medical professional to present programs that a group would like to better understand- an example of a topic could be about the importance of foot care for the diabetic. There are many other ways that a Parish Nurse can help a congregation. Watch the Health + Wellness bulletin board for more information- including exercise classes for the upcoming year and updates on the influenza (flu) and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. I welcome your calls and will do my best to help you navigate the ever changing Health Care System. Love from your sister in Christ- Debbie Jones, RN, BSN

13 Belize Mission Event will be on Sunday, January 20th: Youth Ministry INFO for January (we) have come to worship HIM. Matthew 2:2 Thanks to our Belize Mission Team for sharing with the Children s SS Class, the Youth s SS Class and all 3 Worship Services during December. We will be hosting a Belize Mission Event with food, pictures, souvenirs and stories on Sunday, January 20 th in the gym right after the Praise Service. Please come and share in Concordia s recent Mission Trip to Belize! The Jr. Youth Quake $75.00 registration is due: Our next Jr. Youth overnight retreat date is planned. This is our yearly spring retreat geared for the 7 th and 8 th graders. This year s theme is thrive based upon Jeremiah 29:11. We are staying at the Sheraton Charlotte Airport. Take a look: Charlotte Quake.. March 15-17, 2013 Speaker: Tiger McLuen Musician: Peder Eide You know the impact Youth Encounter's Quakes have had on Concordia s youth. Faith is taken to the next level, life-changing discussions take place, friends are made, and lives are transformed. We will have a parent information meeting at SOS Club on Wednesday, January 16 th at 6pm. All Jr. Youth Parents are invited to attend! $75.00 registration is due on Sunday, January 20 th. Join us for Concordia s Bojangles Nights: Join us on Tuesday, January 1 st and January 15 th from 5-8pm. 10% of all sales will go to our 2013 National Youth Gathering (NYG) expenses! January NYG Meetings: January 15 th - Bojangles January 27 th (with parents) 6-8pm at Youth Central

14 Sr. Youth Council Meets on January 13 th : The Sr. Youth Council will meet on Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 4-7pm at Youth Central. Please officially welcome the new council: Bethany Henze, Dylan Miller, Victoria Yount, Nick Loftin, Jacob Miller, Manny Blasdel Winter Jam 2013 is Saturday, January 5th: Join us Saturday, January 5 th at 2:00pm in Youth Central. We are taking 2 buses. The cost is only $10.00 plus your personal food money! We will return around 1:00am. The entire church is invited to attend...please sign up in Youth Central! Jr. Youth 2012 Adopted Family Christmas Project: Thanks to everyone who donated to this project. We were able to adopt 4 separate families with 10 different children. Food, socks, pants, shirts, gloves, hoodies, gift cards and toys were purchased, wrapped, and delivered. Thanks to all that made this project so special Christmas Caroling to our homebound was distinctive! More than 30 of us went Christmas Caroling to 15 different Concordia Homebound Members on Sunday, December 2 nd. After caroling we ate a Christmas covered dish dinner and talked about our caroling experiences. Thanks to those who helped make another s Christmas season more enjoyable. Thanks to David Welch & James Keil for driving the buses. The Sr. Youth Mid-Winter Gathering $75.00 registration is due! The Sr. Youth Mid-Winter Gathering $75.00 registration is due Sunday, January 13th. This year s theme is, LIMITLESS based upon Ephesians 3: We will be staying at the Ramada Inn Conference Center in Pigeon Forge, TN (the weekend of February 22-24, 2013). All 9th graders and older are invited to attend! Friends (of the same age) are always welcomed! SOS Club (Share Our Savior): SOS Club restarts on Wednesday, January 9th. We meet from 6-8pm in Youth Central. Our evenings vary in activities that include worship, food, prayer, games, Bible, and Confirmation Class. All Pre-Teen, Jr., and Sr. Youth are welcome! Chris L. Henze, DCE -- Youth Minister

15 Concordia Christian Day School Enriching Children s Minds and Souls HAPPY NEW YEAR As we look back at 2012, we are thankful for all the blessings that God has so richly provided and pray that He will continue to bless us in the New Year! We are thankful for an enrollment of 220 students this year and for supportive parents and grandparents. We are thankful for the dedication of our faculty and staff and for the many things they voluntarily do to make our school even more effective. We give God thanks and praise as we daily see children grow spiritually and academically. May God continue to be with us in Thanks for Your Thrivent Choice Dollars A very special thank you to all those individuals and families who have selected Concordia Lutheran School or Concordia Lutheran Church as the 2012 designee for your Choice Dollars through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent members have directed $6,690 choice dollars to the school this year. Thrivent Choice lets its members help choose where Thrivent Financial gives back. Members eligible for Choice Dollars can help direct Thrivent Financials charitable dollars for thousands of Lutheran non-profit organizations and congregations enrolled in the program. If you are a Thrivent member, have Choice Dollars and not yet enrolled in the program but would like to be, please call the School Office at and we will be glad to help. Concordia Open House Help spread the word of Concordia to your community. We have openings in all grades PS3 8 th Grade. We will be holding Opens Houses on the following dates: Sunday, January 27, 2:00-4:00 pm / Tuesday, February 12, 9:00-11:00 am

16 Outreach and Mission Projects This Holiday Season F.A.S.T. Track The Fast Track girls took food, sang carols, and thanked the Conover Fire Fighters for their service to the community. The girls also donated food that was given to the Newton-Conover Middle School. The donation will help students that would normally be included in the Back Pack Program, but since the program is not at the middle school level they do not get any help. Season of Giving Concordia asked our parents to help give two boys that live with their 71 year old great aunt on Social Security, bikes for Christmas. There was such an outpouring of help that Adria Morrow is able to help a second family (from ECCCM) and with faculty assistance we were able to also help a third family with 5 children. What a blessing to give out of love to other people. Our offering at the K-4 th Grade Christmas Program totaled $ These funds will be given to the Corner Table in support of their ministry to the community. Our Preschool, Kindergarten and Second Grade students donated baby items to the Pregnancy Care Center to help with the local needs. Classes Helping Our Community The Kindergarten and First Grade made Christmas tree ornaments for Concordia s Senior Citizens Luncheon. One Sunday after the luncheon, many that attended made a point to tell the teachers how much they appreciated them. The Kindergarten class received two cards of thanks. One card even had pictures that were taken with the seniors with big smiles holding the ornaments. It was a heartwarming time for both young and old. The second graders went to the Corner Table to sing carols and help prepare sack lunches during the holiday season. The Concordia Junior Beta Club racked leaves for elderly people as a service project this year. This is just another way for our Middle School students to get out and help in our community. Concordia has partners with the Meals on Wheels to create gifts to include with the meals. Each class takes one month to create a special gift. Our fourth grade class had Thanksgiving, seventh grade had the Fall Season, and Kindergarten had Christmas.

17 Belize Mission The seventh graders collected money to help pay for the shipping of Reading Books to Belize. We sent 15 suitcases of books to two schools in Belize. One of these schools had three textbooks for the entire school before they arrived. That is a total of three textbooks for all the classes. The teachers couldn t believe that our group was leaving the books with them. We had just the right number of suitcases and money to make it happen. This was certainly a God directed project. Samaritans Purse On November 15 th we packed 220 shoeboxes and on November 26 th the 8 th graders went to Charlotte to work at the Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child headquarters. The 1 st graders went to Boone to see how the processing of the shoeboxes took place. Our chapel offerings for November and December also support this ministry. We have collected $1, in mission offerings for Samaritan s Purse. Did you know that some countries won t let Christian material be included in the shoeboxes, but God s Word is spread by the Christians that are handing them out to the children. In some places Christian churches have been started through this ministry. American Heart Association We collected over $7,500 for the American Heart Association through our Hoops for Heart fundraiser. This is unbelievable!!! This was more money than any other school of our size in North Carolina. CONCORDIA SPELLING BEE Jarett Story was the winner of the Concordia Middle School Spelling Bee. After five rounds the field was narrowed to Jarett and Wesley Marlow. These two spellers competed round after round. Jarett will represent Concordia at the Catawba Non-public School Spelling Bee. The winner of that contest advances to the Charlotte Observer Spelling Bee. CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS Our students presented three different Christmas programs in December, all telling of the Savior s birth. We are thankful for the opportunity to share the Christmas story with so many people. Our children s choirs did a great job singing many songs in two or three part harmony. To God be the glory!

18 SAVE THE DATE Saturday, March 2, 2013 Concordia Dinner/Auction Catawba Country Club ~ 6 10 pm With your support last year, we reached our goal and purchased a new bus for the school. Thank you!!! To donate auction items, please contact Bonnie Berry at or bonnie@kb-squared.com. Scouts Rain Gutter Regatta Congratulations to the champs in the annual Rain Gutter Regatta. Tiger Champ Alex Furr, Wolves Champ John Moore, Bear Champ Trey Carlton, Webelos I Champ John Colton, Webelos II Champ Collin Yount, Best in Show Collin Yount, and Overall Champion Will Moore. SPORTS CORNER The Concordia Basketball season has begun. Pastor Smith Sharpe is this year s JV Girls Basketball coach. DCE Matt Cochran from St. John s Lutheran is coaching the JV Boys team this year. For the Varsity we have Ms. Angelica Young coaching the Girls and Mr. Bill Unverfehrt coaching the Varsity Boys. The Varsity teams will be playing in the Lutheran School Tournament on January in Cary, NC. Please remember the School Endowment Fund in your will.

19 News From UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL January 2013 NHS SCHOLARSHIP NOMINEES Gregory Bedder and Cristina Boston have been named as this year s nominees for the National Honor Society Scholarship Awards. Students are selected every year as finalists in this prestigious national competition based on outstanding performance in the four criteria for NHS members: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. As top scholar, Cristina was chosen for her academic excellence. Gregory was chosen for his accomplishments in the areas of leadership, character, and service. STUDENTS IN SERVICE (1) Students filled shoeboxes like a well-organized assembly line during their annual trip to the Samaritan s Purse Processing Center. Over 50 students, faculty, and parents spent a four-hour shift packing shoeboxes to be sent to children oversees. In an effort to help those closer to home, Kate Cockerham and James Soderberg, as part of their Coats for Kids campaign, made a delivery of coats including 35 collected by UCHS students to Longview Elementary School. YEARBOOK ADS The UCHS yearbook, named Sphyraena(barracuda), is a labor of love put together by students as a way to record all the great experiences they ve had during the school year. You can support UCHS and help keep the cost of the yearbook down through the purchase of an ad. Three sizes are available: ¼, ½, or full page. Prices are $25, $50, and $100. If you are interested, please contact the school office by phone ( ) or (uchigh@gmail.com). COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES Congratulations to Andrew Belos who has been accepted to Wingate University, Cristina Boston accepted to UNC-Wilmington, and Garrett Mark accepted to Knox College. Scholarships continue to come in for our students. The total has reached $496,200 already! ENROLLMENT FOR 2013 We had a great turn out for our Open Houses, and we are excited to see that the word is getting out about this exceptional educational opportunity. If you know someone who might be interested, please have them call. We ll be glad to talk to them, give a campus tour, or have them spend the day with us. Remember, our mission is to provide a Christ-centered education that inspires each student to achieve excellence in academics, moral character, and servant leadership. For admissions information, please call us at

20 January Birthdays 1 - Mary Canrobert Drew Hass Billy Loftin M. Shane Madison Allen Sigmon 3- Timothy Sigmon 4 - Lisa Hearn Sherry Hermann Scott Howard David Isenhower Sonny Roseman 6 - Parker Ellwanger Brenda Garcia Sophie Hass 7- Philip Brewer April Harbinson Mary Hartsoe Jane Long Chandra Malin Tamara Teague 9- Brycen Burns Christine England Laura Perry David Sigmon Greg Steller 11- Kay Bolick Noah Hass Alan Hefner Kathy Isenhour Kelsey Thornburg 12- Carrigan Elrod 13- Wade Cecil Channing Loftin 14- Bruce Bolick Landon Hunsucker Carson Schenk Emily Sigmon 15- Caitlyn Chapman Pat Moser Jennifer Roseman Julie Terry 16- Christopher Bare Christopher Elrod Jon Brann Reid 17- Dale Spencer 18- Andrew Hayes 19- Christy Vanover 20- Pree Christensen Tina Loftin 21- Brenda Fulbright Savannah Hall Aaron Hamm Gladys Moser Evan Waddell 22- Laura Epps 23- Jessica Hayes 24- Michael Bolick Terry Corpening Curtis Spencer 25- Cloe Brown Debbie Murphy Hannah Robinson Patricia York 26- Mary Edwards Madison Hayes Jordan Moser Paul Setzer 27- Cole Dillard Sydney Karre Samuel Moretz Caleb Welch 28- Amy Gast Drew Roseman 29- Terry Kuchenbecker Lori Teague 30- Nancy C. Bolick Joshua Farmer Erica Hafer Cambyll Shokes Frieda Williams 31- Kenny Eller Journey Malin Anna Noell Madeline Terry January Anniversaries 2- Ronald & Frieda Williams 4- David & Charity Stewart 4- Dexter & Gussy Warren 10- David & Brenda Harris 19- Dwayne & Amanda Welch 22- Ronald & Frances Kaylor 24- Mark & Janise Moretz 25- John & Patty Holland 25- Greg & Lori Roseman 26- Lee & Melinda Sherrill 26- Gary & Shirley Simmons 30- Brad & Kelly Isenhower 31- Eugene & Diana Long Please note: If your birthday or anniversary is not listed, please contact Ann Sigmon in the church office at

21 January 6 January 13 January 20 January 27 ACOLYTES (8:00) Sadie Flowers Gabby Vasquez Lindsey Elrod Zach Perry (10:30) Addison Elliott Anna Moretz Addison Elliott Adam Gast Lindsey Elrod Dalton Bogert Anna Moretz Julie Gast (10:45) Reagan Hayman Lindy Kuchenbecker Isa Blasdel Tommy Blasdel FLOWERS Open Open Open Open RADIO BROADCAST Open Open Open Open GREETERS (8:00) Donny & Pat Setzer Rudy & Mary Ann McRee Margie Bowman & Gina Sigmon Rick & Mary Ann Wike (10:30) David & Sandy Smith Jerome & Linda Bolick Allison Crouse & Wanda Hefner Herman & Sue Smith (10:45) Dwayne & Amanda Welch Sonny & Adele Roseman Charles & Nancy Bolick The Gary Boston Family ALTAR GUILD Margie Bowman & Pat Moser READERS (8:00) Ashlyn Karre Chris Henze Hannah Smith Angelica Young (10:30) Bruce Bolick Victoria Weaver Vanessa Brown Hannah Smith (10:45) Jessica Meier Angelica Young Kathy Unverfehrt Victoria Weaver EMMAUS KITCHEN DUTY ELDERS OF THE MONTH: Dorcas: Opal Bolick & Pat Moser Mark Moretz ELDERS: (8:00) Rick Miller David Harris Randy Isenhower Sidney Halma Sidney Halma Randy Isenhower (10:30) David Hartsoe Don Beal David Hartsoe Don Beal David Isenhower David Isenhower Mark Moretz Mark Moretz (10:45) Tom Bell David Hartsoe Kyle Hayman David Harris David Isenhower David Hartsoe Terry Corpening Terry Corpening Kyle Hayman David Isenhower James Soderberg James Soderberg TRUSTEES Brent Hayes & Terry Kuchenbecker USHERS (8:00) Eric Hicks & Alan Spencer (10:30) David Isenhower, Captain; Don Beal, Dennis Moretz & Harvey Travis

22 January 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :00 Praise Group 7:00 Men s Breakfast/Bible Study 2:00 Winter Jam :00 NYG Bojangles Night 1:00 Stretching Class 8:00 Worship 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Worship/Communion 10:45 Praise Worship 8:00 Worship/Communion 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Worship 10:45 Praise Worship/Communion 12:00 Elders 12:00 Youth Ministry Team 4-6:00 Chili Cook Off 4:00 Sr Youth Council 8:00 Worship 8:00 LLL 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Worship/Communion 10:45 Praise Worship 12:00 Belize Mission Sharing Event 2:00 Congregation Forum NYG Sub Sale 8:00 Worship/Communion 9:15 Sunday School 10:30Worship 10:45 Praise Worship/Communion 2:00 Concordia School Open House 2:00 Voters & Congregation Forum 6:00 NYG Parent Meeting NYG Sub Sale Church Office Closed :30 Quilt Tacking 6:30 ASSIMILATION 6:30 Scouts 11:00 Tai Chi 6:30 CHRISTIAN ED 7:00 Basketball 7:00am Ladies Bible Study 9:15 Ladies Bible Study 2:00 Ladies Aid 6:00 Youth SOS/Confirmation 6:00 Bells 7:15 Choir 8:00 Praise Group 7:00 Men s Breakfast/Bible Study 1:00 Stretching Class :30 Scouts 11:30 Primetimers 11:00 Tai Chi 5:00 NYG Bojangles Night 6:30 M&M 7:00 STEWARDSHIP 7:00 DAY SCHOOL 7:00 Basketball 7:00am Ladies Bible Study 9:15 Ladies Bible Study 10:00 Bible Study 6:00 Youth SOS/Confirmation 6:00 Bells 7:15 Choir 8:00 Praise Group Jr Youth Quake Parent Meeting 7:00 Men s Breakfast/Bible Study 1:00 Stretching Class 7:00 Trustees 4:30 Set Up- Belize Mission Event NO SCHOOL 7:00 CHURCH COUNCIL 11:00 Tai Chi 7:00 Basketball 7:00am Ladies Bible Study 9:15 Ladies Bible Study 6:00 Bells 6:00 Youth SOS/Confirmation 7:15 Choir 8:00 Praise Group 7:00 Men s Breakfast/Bible Study 1:00 Stretching Class 6:30 Congregation Forum :30 Scouts 7:00 Dorcas with the Belize Mission Team 11:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Visitation Ministry 11:00 Stephen Ministry Supervision 6:30 Stephen Ministry Supervision 7:00 Visitation Ministry 7:00 Basketball 7:00am Ladies Bible Study 9:15 Ladies Bible Study 6:00 Bells 6:00 Youth SOS Club 6:00 Confirmation Seder Meal 7:15 Choir 8:00 Praise Group 7:00 Men s Breakfast/Bible Study 1:00 Stretching Class

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