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Concordia Newsletter January 2017 CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH AND CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Christ shaping us into community here Empowering us to impact community there. Rev. A. Mark Schudde Mr. Kyle McClure DCE Chris Henze Senior Pastor Minister of Music Youth Minister Rev. Ben Micheel Mr. John Holland Mrs. Leslie Brown Pastor of Family Life Praise Service Leader Business Administration Mrs. Mary Canrobert Mr. Kelly Keever Mrs. Betsy Murray Mrs. Vicki Shull Principal - Interim Early Childhood Director Stephen Ministers Assistant Principal Ms. Susan Harman Mrs. Belinda Bost Administrative Assistant Mr. Phil Heath Children s Ministry Praise Worship Leader Part-time Part-time

Just These Lines, My Friends I hope that you join me in saying, 2017 we ve been expecting you! Really? Yes. Really! The year 2017 isn t the type of year that sneaks up on you. It has been anticipated and expected for many years now. Some of you might recall how former President, Jerry Kieschnick of our Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod called all churches and all people in our churches to be ABLAZE! Through Ablaze, 2017 was on our radar ten years ago as we were called to prepare for this year which is the 500 th Anniversary to the Reformation. Ablaze wasn t simply to organize a big party to celebrate who we are as Lutherans, but rather its emphasis is to remember Whose we are in Christ Jesus. We were invited to do such things as: Pray-Go-Share-Tell-Give all for the intended purpose of more people coming into a living relationship with Jesus. It meant challenging us to involve ourselves in: -Personal Faith Sharing Moments with our friends and neighbors -Starting new mission congregations, and schools In Catawba County this meant: 1. Starting University Christian High School on our campus with plans to move it next to Lenoir-Rhyne University. 2. Starting the Mission Congregation in Mooresville 3. Initiating the Bridge Hispanic Ministry from St. Stephen s, and calling Pastor Brandon Martin to lead this endeavor. 4. Supporting our Hmong Lutheran Missions which will be chartered in 2017 as a new congregation in Newton! How exciting that three of the four items above are thriving in 2017. So, 2017 we ve been expecting you. 1

Finally, I hope that you can say this phrase as you turn to your personal 2017 calendars. Why? Because you are God s redeemed child, and so this year hasn t snuck up on you. Rather you enter 2017 knowing that God is the One who controls all time! This year has been on the Holy Spirit s radar from eternity. Christ Jesus knows what will happen in His church before it happens. God s Fatherly eye watches you with loving protection. So as a child of God, join me in saying, 2017 We ve been expecting you. Pastor Schudde New Year s Weekend Worship The Elders determined the following Schedule for our New Year s Weekend. It will follow the same pattern as our Christmas Weekend Worship. There will be a New Year s Eve Service, and one Special Combined Service on Sunday, January 1 at 10:00 a.m. All Services will be in the Main Sanctuary. Be sure to join us on The Lord s Day. Saturday, December 31 st New Year s Eve Communion Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor Schudde preaches Sunday, January 1 st New Year s Day Communion Service 10:00 a.m. Pastor Nelson preaches 2

Drawn Toward LIGHT I am the Light of the World. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but have the Light of Life. (John 8:12) The sermons during the Epiphany Season will focus on our Gospel Readings. Each Sunday we will hear how various people were drawn into the Light of Jesus. This Light of Life changes them, and challenges us! Date Reading Theme 1/8 Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany Light 1/15 John 1:29-42a Welcoming Light 1/22 Matt 4:12-25 Light 7 Days a Week 1/29 Matt. 5:1-12 Light Blessed 2/5 Matt 5:13-20 Righteous Light 2/12 Matt 5:21-37 Reconciling Light 2/19 Matt 5:38-48 Love s Light 2/26 Matt 17:1-9 Light of Christ The Apostle Paul who was drawn into the Light during his call on the Damascus Road declared, Once you were darkness, now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of the Light. (Ephesians 5:8) 3

From Pastor Ben. My dear friends in Christ, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you! It is so wonderful to be writing to you as we begin another new year. And 2017 is a very special year for us to be celebrating together. As you probably know, October 31, 2017 will mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther made the Catholic Church aware of his concerns with their theology through his 95 theses. In his attempt to reform the Catholic Church from what he found to be major errors, he actually started a new form of Christianity. This, of course, led to the formation of the many different denominations of Christianity that we have today, including Lutheranism. So, as we make our way to the 500th anniversary celebration, we will continue to hear and learn more about Martin Luther and the Reformation that he began. As always, there are many different things going on here at Concordia this month. I want to take this opportunity to encourage you to get involved a bit more this new year here at your church. And there are so many opportunities for you to do so. One of the easiest ways to get involved in our church is by joining a Bible study or small group. If you are really ready to jump in head first, you could even start your own small group. Through the use of our new Bible study tool, RightNow Media, leading a small group from the comfort of your own home is easier than ever. There are going to be many new and different Bible study opportunities coming up in the New Year. You will be able to find them listed in your weekly Highlights that you receive at church. If you don t have a copy of your Highlights with you, they are always listed on the church calendar on our website www.concordianc.org. If you are already a part of a small group or a weekly Bible study, perhaps you are looking for a different way to serve through Concordia. Our Mission and Ministry Board continually helps people get connected with various organizations in our community that we support. 4

Highways and Hedges and The Corner Table are two great ways that you can help reach out to some of the less fortunate people in our community. There are always opportunities to serve with each of these groups and the wonderful people on the Mission and Ministry Board would love to help get you connected. Or maybe you want to serve inside the church. There are so many different ways that you can do that. Our Board of Assimilation is always looking for helpers to make people feel more comfortable when they visit and first join our church. Helping with the Altar Guild is a wonderful way to serve on Sunday mornings. Becoming a part of the set-up teams that do such a great job at our Praise Service is another opportunity. If you have any questions about any of these opportunities and you just aren t sure where to start, call me or come find me. I ll be happy to help you out any way that I can. As we make our way into the beginning of this New Year, I hope that you will consider some of these ways to serve God and to serve your neighbor. That is the greatest way that we can respond to the amazing grace of God in our lives is by showing that same grace and love to the people around us. I pray that you will have a wonderful and blessed New Year! Your Humble Servant in Christ, Pastor Ben 5

News from Children s Minister, Belinda Bost: As I write this article, our time of Advent is almost over, it is almost time to place Baby Jesus in the manger. My prayer is that through our nativity building each week, children have grown in the knowledge that patience in waiting is good and important, placing the focus on Jesus and the hope, peace and joy that He brings. Take away all the glitter and shopping, trees and gifts, we know why there is a Christmas. Jesus came to us in the Bethlehem manger and He comes into our hearts and our lives each and every day. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay, close by me forever and love me I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy loving care. And take us to heaven to live with thee there. On January 8 th, during Power Hour, children will celebrate Epiphany, the coming of the Kings. We will take a tour of the Chrismon Trees in the sanctuary and learn about all of the beautiful symbols and monograms that hang from the branches. The New Year will bring new and exciting opportunities for our children to grow in their faith walk. Watch for ways for you to be part of this ministry. Jan. 1-10:00 - Kris Schudde Hebrews 13:2 Schedule for January Jan. 8-8:00 - Kris Schudde 10:30 - Steve and Belinda Bost 10:45 - Tim Settlemeyer, Ann Holt Jan. 15-8:00 - Kris Schudde 10:30 - Steve and Belinda Bost 10:45 - Tim Settlemeyer, Ann Holt Jan. 22-8:00 - Gussy Warren 10:30 - Rick Bare, Sandy Chi 10:45 - Jimmy and Jane Martin Jan. 29-8:00 - Gussy Warren 10:30 - Rick Bare, Sandy Chi 10:45 - Jimmy and Jane Martin 6

The Prime Timers will meet Monday, January 9, 2017 for a covered dish luncheon in the Emmaus Room. The program will be "Sharing your Hobby" by several members. A few members have already committed to sharing but we still need more to participate in this. If you wish to share your hobby, please contact one of the officers. The snack bags for the homeless that were packed by the Prime Timers last month are available for pick-up in the "vicar's office", across from the church office. Prime Timers and others are invited to participate in providing this special support to the homeless. MARK THE DATE! January 29, 2017 Voters Assembly at 12 noon Family Life Center with a light lunch served prior to the meeting Baked Spaghetti Salad Bread Dessert Drink (Note: a freewill offering will be accepted to defray the cost) 7

ALL IN THE FAMILY (This is an update of the happenings in the Life of Concordia since the last Newsletter) Hospital/Out Patient Jake Hayman, Beverly Young, Betty Spencer, Darlene Allen, JR Settlemyre, Sandra Guynn, Pastor Jason Sigmon, Wes Hass Sympathy To The family of Lula McMickle Other Prayer Needs Our Church and School Staff and Students The unchurched in our area and throughout the world Our Church, School and Leadership Our National and World Leaders 8

Emmaus Room -Sundays @ 9:15 One Week Only! The Real St. Nick - This Bible study surveys St. Nick and the age-old traditions surrounding him. What St. Nick has set down for us all is a lifestyle of service and going the distance for Jesus Christ. Whether it's staying the executioner's blade from the neck of three innocents, bailing out a man's daughters from prostitution with gold, or simply giving children gifts, St. Nick took his faith to the streets and made a difference as a follower of Christ. Join us in the Emmaus Room on January 8th from 9:15 to 10:15 to learn about The Real St. Nick. Led by Pastor Micheel The Mormons - The Mormon Church (aka The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) means different things to different people. From its feel-good, family oriented TV commercials to its Grammy and Emmy winning Mormon Tabernacle Choir to its bicycling missionaries, the Mormon Church is high profile all the way. Founded in the early 19th century, this religious movement boasts more than 15 million members and 85,000 missionaries, ranking it in the top five of "Christian denominations" in the U.S., according to the National Council of Churches. Join us in the Emmaus Room beginning January 15th for a 6-week study on The Mormons. Led by Pastor Micheel Adult Room #1-Sundays @ 9:15 Beginning -Jan 8 th -"It Starts at Home - Learn to Confidently Teach Your Kids about God"-Led by Cindy Sigmon- In these busy, hectic days we take our kids to sports practices, games, music lessons, school tutoring and other activities to give our children the best opportunities for success. But what if we're missing the chance to teach them what matters most? In these six sessions, we will explore biblical and tangible ways that parents couples, single parents, blended families and grandparents can build a legacy of faith for their children. 9

Adult Room #2-Sundays @ 9:15 Beginning-Jan 8 th The Monday Morning Christian-iNeighborhood Part #2 - This bible study led by Pastor Schudde. We will explore the call of Jesus in the Gospels and in the book of Acts to be "7-Day-a-Week Christian". Our Southeastern District-LCMS has put together a number of resources that offer helpful facts about the world in which we live in 2017, and the opportunities every Christian has right outside their front door. Brian Long Center-Sundays @ 9:15 Revelation - Led by- Dale and Diane Lawing Youth Central Sundays @ 9:15- Pre-Teens, Jr. Youth and Sr. Youth- Led by the Youth Ministry Team Weekday Bible Studies: Mondays: 6-7:30pm-1 st and 3 rd Mondays-Young Adults 20-35 Micheel home-ephesians Tuesdays: Emmaus Room- @ 6:30pm- Where Jesus Walked Teacher, Steve Bost Wednesdays: 7am Ladies Bible Study Adult Room #1 Led by Kim Hauser 9:15am-Ladies Bible Study-The Early Church 10am Bible Study First & Third Wednesdays- The book of Revelation-Led by Pastor Micheel Thursdays: 7am Men s Breakfast & Bible Study Luke Led by David Isenhower. AHEC 105 CVMC 6:30pm FAITHbooking Emmaus Room Led by Belinda Bost (Resumes January 12 th ) FAITHbooking will be adding some new projects this year. We will continue to explore Visual Faith, Praying in Color and Bible Journaling techniques using scripture and hymns. During this small group time we will learn how to take our favorite scripture, hymns and inspirational quotes and 10

turn them into gift giving from the heart and get ideas on how to decorate our homes with our faith. We will learn how to use die cut machines, stencils, stamps and ways to repurpose some everyday items that you have around. In addition, Susan Allison will introduce us to the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Contact Belinda Bost at 828-244-1905- bbost@concordianc.org or Susan Allison at 828-728-7390- allisons@charter.net Mission & Ministry Volunteer Opportunities The ECCCM Ministry Van will be returning in January! Look for the van! It will parked on the street between the church and school from January 12 th through January 19 th and open for donations from 8am- 8pm. "Souper" Bowl February 5, 2017": Mission & Ministry will again sponsor the Souper Bowl Fundraising Campaign to help support The Corner Table Soup Kitchen and ECCCM. Look for more information in the January Weekly Highlights! Highways & Hedges: Needs help the 1 st & 3 rd Mondays from 4-8pm. Concordia is scheduled to serve on January 16th at 4pm. Call Smitty Bolick 828-310-9589. The Corner Table Serving Groups: Souper Stars and Sonshiners. More people are needed to serve on these team. Contact Betty Heavner 828-234- 2898. If you have not had a chance to sign up with our Bible Study provider, RightNow Media, you can do so by going to: https://www.rightnow.org/account/invite/concordialutheran. There are movies you can watch on family movie night as well as Bible studies for adults and youth. Children will also enjoy Veggie tales as well as many other resources made just for them. No cost to join! 11

Giving Envelopes for 2017 are available in the transept nearest the church office. They are in alphabetical order. If you have trouble finding your set of envelopes, please let the church office know. Speaking the Truth in Love North Carolina Lutherans for Life would like to invite everyone to attend a pro-life seminar Speaking the Truth in Love on Sunday, January 22 nd, 2017. The seminar will be from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Conover, with refreshments following the seminar. The featured speaker will be the Rev. Michael Salemink, the Executive Director of Lutherans for Life. The seminar will stress how we can change the hearts of people about life issues with the powerful message of God s love. For more information please call Pastor Scott Johnson (President of North Carolina Lutherans for Life) at 828-464-4071. 12

January 2017 SUNDAY BROADCASTS WAIZ 630AM 10:30am WNNC 1230AM 8:00am WXRC 95.7 6:30am January 1-"Right on Time, Just When We Need His Grace" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz It's the right time to repent, turn to God, ask for His help, and trust in the risen Savior, Jesus Christ. (Galatians 4:4-7) January 8-"God's Real Promise of Righteousness and Justice" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz Jesus brings us righteousness and justice to restore bruised reeds and reignite faintly burning wicks. (Isaiah 42:1-9) January 15-"Looking For God? Look to the Lamb" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz Jesus' love, suffering, sacrifice, and triumph are all expressed in that most precious of titles: the Lamb of God. (John 1:29-42) January 22-"The Word of the Cross - Power for Life" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz To the world, Jesus seemed to be a loser. He suffered what all would consider defeat in order to win new life for you. (1 Corinthians 1:10-18) January 29-"Our Foolishness, His Faithfulness" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus Many consider Christ's cross to be just so much foolishness. That is the worst foolishness of all. (1 Corinthians 1:18-31) 13

Concordia Christian Day School A Tradition of Excellence in a Changing World Happy New Year As we look back at 2016, 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 206 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 2017. 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 2016 designee for your Choice Dollars through Thrivent Financial. Thrivent members have directed $7,500 choice dollars to the school this year. Last year we received $3,484. For those still having Choice Dollars for 2016, the deadline for directing 2016 choice dollars is March 31, 2017. 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 nonprofit 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 Church or School Office and we will be glad to help. 14

Christmas Programs Our students presented three different Christmas programs in December. We are thankful for the opportunity to share the Christmas story with so many people. Our children s choirs did a great job. To God be the glory! Prime Timers Luncheon Our first and second grade classes visited the Prime Timers Luncheon last month during their music class. The children sat with the 55 and older group members as we sang our favorite chapel songs and prayed with each other. CONCORDIA CAR MAGNETS Middle School Student Council is now selling Concordia Car Magnets for $5.00. Show your "Concordia Spirit" with a Crusader Car Magnet. Magnets can be purchased from the School Office throughout the year. SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 18, 2017 for Concordia's Annual Dinner Auction at Catawba Country Club. It's a great night to socialize with other parents, enjoy a delicious meal, and bid on some great adventures, ticketed events, everyday items and the coveted oneof-a-kind classroom art projects. SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS Concordia held a Science Fair last month for PK 8 th Grade. Congratulations to the Grand Winners- London Fidler, Mckayla Coletti, and Anna Grace Patel for their "Eggs and Vinegar" project. Honorable Mention went to Wyatt Sain and Jay Sowers for their "What Should You Drink" project. Listed below are the Classroom Ribbon Winners: 3rd Grade Ribbons: 1st Place, Michael Freeman and Bryce Mitchell; 2nd Place, Sam Hoffman; and 3rd Place, Abby DeHart 4th Grade Ribbons: 1st Place, Sarah Sain; 2nd Place, Alice Christian and Presley Olson; and 3rd Place, Katie Green 15

5th Grade Ribbons: 1st Place, Bennett Tepper, Ethan Condeelis, and Payton Gerken; 2nd Place, Fernando Mendoza-Flores; and 3rd Place, Atticus Fidler and Brady Chamberlain 6th Grade Ribbons: 1st Place, Samantha Hawn; 2nd Place, Hatley Hicks; 3rd Place, Jenna Munday/ Katie Grace DeHart 7th Grade Ribbons: 1st Place, London Fidler, Mckayla Coletti, and Anna Grace Patel; 2nd Place, Sophia Mozgala; and 3rd Place, Mary Elizabeth Carter/ Paige Furr/Chloe Hedrick 8th Grade Ribbons: 1st Place, Wyatt Sain/Jay Sowers; 2nd Place, Anna Lopina; and 3rd Place, Ceci Nolf/Aeryn Mastro PTO THANK YOU TO WILD AZALEA PTO "Thank you" to everyone who helped make the Wild Azalea Boutique Fundraiser a success. Through Wild Azalea the PTO raised $300. Thank you for your support. MAKE A DIFFERENCE PROJECT Donate Prescription Eye Glasses The 7th Grade Religion class was asked to come up with a project that would make a difference. Hallie Keil is working with The Lion's Club to collect used prescription eyeglasses. The Lion's Club then gives them to people who are less fortunate and need corrective eyewear. You can help a child to read, an adult to succeed at their job, or help a senior to maintain independence. Look for donation boxes at the School and Church. Hallie will be collecting donations thru March, 2017. 16

PTO THANK YOU TO VINTAGE COVE Thank you to everyone who help make the Vintage Cove Fundraiser a success. Through Vintage Cove the PTO raised $163.26. Thank you for your support. Open House Concordia will be hosting Open House on Friday, February 24 and Friday, March 28 from 9:00 11:00 am. We are inviting anyone who would like to learn more about our school to join us. We have an amazing school and want to share our program with prospective parents and grandparents. We will start at 9:00 with a continental breakfast and registration. The Open House will include an information session with the principal as well as tours and classroom visits. Please encourage your friends and relatives to check us out. Financial assistance for tuition is available. Please Remember the Scholarship Fund and School Endowment Fund in your will! 17

University Christian High School News January 2017 HAPPY NEW YEAR- The Faculty and Staff at UCHS want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. We pray that you had a wonderful Christmas and a joyful celebration of our Savior s birth. CONNECT WITH US- University Christian High School is YOUR Lutheran High School. We want to inform you of the many wonderful events taking place at UCHS. If you would like to receive a monthly email with exciting information about your Lutheran High School, email us now at uchs@uchigh.com. OPEN HOUSE- There will be another Open House for prospective students on Thursday, February 16, at 6:30 pm. Anyone interested in learning more about UCHS and the educational opportunities we provide, should plan to attend this event. Tours of the campus are included with the presentation. Everyone is welcome. FAITH DEVELOPMENT- All UCHS students are required to take a Religion class each year. Jon Guelzow, former principal at St. Stephens Lutheran School, teaches our ninth and tenth grade Old and New Testament classes. These classes are making a tremendous impact on some of our students who have not grown up in the church. While we plant the seed, we rely on the Holy Spirit to grow the faith. Faith growth is happening as Mr. Guelzow recently had one young man ask if he could be baptized. SERVICE TO OTHERS- All of our students work to help people in need. Our ninth graders worked at the Samaritans Purse Processing Center in Charlotte. Forty-one of our Juniors and Seniors volunteered their time this semester helping others on days they didn t have an LR class. UCHS students complete thousands of hours of community service every year. What a blessing they are to our community. HICKORY CHRISTMAS PARADE- UCHS, St. Stephens Lutheran School, and Concordia Christian Day School coordinated their efforts with a Lutheran Education in Catawba County presence in the Hickory Christmas Parade this year. UCHS had a float designed and decorated by their Sophomore Class. UCHS students sang Christmas carols and handed out candy along the parade route. This was UCHS s sixth year as part of this community celebration. WINTER SPORTS- Both Basketball and Swimming are off to a great start at UCHS. The Varsity Boys won their first two games of the season, and the Varsity Girls won their first game of the season as well. For the first time, UCHS is fielding a JV basketball team; and they also won their first game. The Swim Team opened their season with a great meet, taking third place overall with a team score of 109 points. Senior, Sadie Texer, recently signed to swim for Butler University. Butler is a Division 1 school. Sadie is the second UCHS athlete to sign a letter of intent but the first to sign with a D1 school. 18

Youth Ministry INFO for January 2017 LEADERSHIP can be defined as The Art of Influence : In JROTC I learned there are 2 styles of Leaders. They are: Autocratic: all decision-making powers are centralized in the leader, as with dictators. These leaders do not ask for input from their team. Democratic: these leaders share decision making with the group which promotes common interests and success of the group s abilities. In JROTC I learned there are 2 kinds of Leaders. They are: Emergent: this person will stand up, emerge from the group, and take the lead when a situation requires it. Charismatic: through encouragement and eloquent communication this person inspires followers to accomplish the group s vision and goals. Youth Ministry INFO for January 2017 Pre-Teen LYF to Sky High on January 21st: Our 5-6 grade youth are going to Sky High on Saturday, January 21 st at 9am! Jr. LYF to Ice Skating on January 28th: Our 7-8 grade youth are going Ice Skating on Saturday, January 28 th @ App. Ski Mtn. from 1-6pm. Cost is $10.00. Sr. LYF Servant Event is January 14th: Our 9-12 grade youth are serving on Saturday the 14 th from 3-5pm. All of these leaders can be very successful. As Christians though we have a better Leadership model. It is the one that Jesus himself modeled SERVANT LEADER! This leader serves others first, loves others first, encourages others first, puts others first. In doing so every person is equipped to be involved, supported, uplifted and most of all loved. Isn t that the way Jesus wants the church to lead? What are your thoughts? SOS Welcome Back Night : SOS Club restarts on Wednesday, January 4 th. We meet from 6:30-8:00pm in Youth Central (hang time begins at 6pm). Our evenings vary in activities that include worship, food, prayer, games, Bible, Confirmation Class and Servant Events. All Pre-Teen, Jr., and Sr. Youth (with friends) are welcome! Our Youth work with the LWML on Sunday, January 29th: Join us for a Prison Inmate Writing Service Project in Youth Central at 9:15am. We will take our lead from the LWML ladies. All Pre-Teen, Jr., and Sr. Youth (with friends) are welcome! Youth Ministry Vision Statement: We exist to love and lead our young people to Christ! Please find this card in the January Newsletter! Put the dates on your personal calendar, and then Hand this Calendar Card to your neighbor as an OUTREACH tool! Wise Men Still Seek Him! DCE Chris L. Henze - Youth Minister

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7am Ladies Bible Study - A#1 10am Worship & Communion Church Office Closed 8:35am Staff Devotion & 8:20am Chapel - CCDS 7am Men's Breakfast Bible 1:30pm Quilt Tacking Weekly Meeting - EM 9:30am Ladies Bible Study - A#1 Study - AHEC 105 5pm Stephen Minister 6:30pm Church Council A#2 10am Bible Study - EM 6:30pm FAITHbooking - EM Supervision 6:30pm Steve Bost - EM 11am Tai Chi - Cub Scout Room 8am Worship & Communion 9:15am Power Hour/Bible Study/Youth SS 10:30am Worship 10:45am Praise Service & Communion 12pm Youth Ministry Team 6:30pm Needle Arts Small Group at Susan Harman's 8am Worship & Communion 8am LLL 9:15am Power Hour/Bible Study/Youth SS 10:30am Worship & Communion 10:45am Praise Service 6pm Small Group at Micheel's 6pm Bells 6pm Youth Hang Time 6:30pm Youth SOS Welcome Back 7:15pm Choir 8pm Praise Group 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11:30am PrimeTimers 6pm Girl Scouts 6:30pm B/C Scouts 8:35am Staff Devotion & Weekly Meeting - EM 6:30pm Elders - A#2 6:30pm M & M - BLCFM 6:30pm Steve Bost - EM 7pm Day School Board 7am Ladies Bible Study - A#1 8:20am Chapel - CCDS 9:30am Ladies Bible Study - A#1 11am Tai Chi - Cub Scout Room 7am Men's Breakfast Bible Study - AHEC 105 6pm Trustees 10am LWML - Brunswick Stew Fundraiser 3pm Sr. LYF Servant Event 6pm Bells 7pm Stewardship - EM 6:30pm Christian Ed. - BLCFM 6pm Youth Hang Time 6:30pm FAITHbooking - EM 6:30pm Youth SOS & Confirmation 7:15pm Choir 8pm Praise Group 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1:30pm Quilt Tacking 4pm Concordia Serves at Highways & Hedges 6pm Small Group at Micheel's 8:35am Staff Devotion & Weekly Meeting - EM 6:30pm Assimilation - A#1 6:30pm Steve Bost - EM 7am Ladies Bible Study - A#1 8:20am Chapel - CCDS 9:30am Ladies Bible Study - A#1 10am Bible Study - EM 11am Tai Chi - Cub Scout Room 7am Men's Breakfast Bible Study - AHEC 105 6:30pm FAITHbooking - EM 9am Pre-Teen LYF to Sky High 6:30pm Family Movie Night 6pm Bells 12pm Sr. Youth Council 6pm Youth Hang Time 6:30pm Youth SOS & Confirmation 7:15pm Choir 8pm Praise Group National Lutheran Schools Week 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 8am Worship & Communion 9:15am Power Hour/Bible Study/Youth SS 10:30am Worship 10:45am Praise Service & Communion 6:30pm Needle Arts Small Group at Susan Harman's 6pm Girl Scouts 6:30pm B/C Scouts 7pm Dorcas EM 8:35am Staff Devotion & Weekly Meeting - EM 6:30pm Steve Bost - EM 29 30 31 6:30pm B/C Scouts 8:35am Staff Devotion & 8am Worship & Communion Weekly Meeting - EM 9:15am Power Hour/Bible Study 9:15am LWML & Youth Servant Event 6:30pm Steve Bost - EM 10:30am Worship & Communion 10:45am Praise Service & Communion 12pm Voters' Meeting & Spaghetti Lunch - Family Life Center 7am Ladies Bible Study - A#1 8:20am Chapel - CCDS 9:30am Ladies Bible Study - A#1 11am Tai Chi - Cub Scout Room 6pm Bells 6pm Youth Hang Time 6:30pm Youth SOS & Confirmation 7:15pm Choir 8pm Praise Group 7am Men's Breakfast Bible Study - AHEC 105 6:30pm FAITHbooking - EM 1pm Jr. LYF Ice Skating

Mary Canrobert 1/1 Drew Hass 1/1 Barry Huss 1/1 Billy Loftin 1/1 Allen Sigmon Jr. 1/1 Sandra Knowlton 1/3 D.Scott Howard 1/4 David Isenhower 1/4 Sonny Roseman Jr. 1/4 Parker Ellwanger 1/6 Brenda Garcia 1/6 Sophie Hass 1/6 Philip Brewer 1/7 Mary Hartsoe 1/7 Jane Long 1/7 Tamara Teague 1/7 Brycen Burns 1/9 Laura Perry 1/9 David Sigmon 1/9 Kay Bolick 1/11 Noah Hass 1/11 Alan Hefner 1/11 Kathy Isenhour 1/11 Carrigan Elrod 1/12 Kristofer Knowlton 1/12 Wade Cecil 1/13 Channing Loftin 1/13 Jimmy Martin 1/13 Bruce Bolick 1/14 Landon Hunsucker 1/14 Emily Sigmon 1/14 Jennifer Travis 1/14 Caitlyn Chapman 1/15 Patsy Moser 1/15 Julie Terry 1/15 Christopher Bare 1/16 Christopher Elrod 1/16 Jon Brann Reid 1/16 Dale Spencer 1/17 Andrew Hayes 1/18 Collin Yount 1/18 Christy Vanover 1/19 Jackson Canipe 1/20 Pree Christensen 1/20 Pat Kincaid 1/20 Tina Loftin 1/20 Brenda Fulbright 1/21 Aaron Hamm 1/21 Evan Waddell 1/21 London Fidler 1/22 Isabelle Britton 1/23 Donna Flowers 1/23 Jessica Hayes 1/23 Terry Corpening 1/24 Noah Hedrick 1/24 Janice Pitts 1/24 Curtis Spencer 1/24 Cloe Brown 1/25 Bruce Eckard 1/25 Ben Ellwanger 1/25 Velet Hager 1/25 Hannah Robinson 1/25 Luke Wilkenson 1/25 Mary Edwards 1/26 Madison Hayes 1/26 Dixie Christians 1/27 Cole Dillard 1/27 Sydney Karre 1/27 Samuel Moretz 1/27 Caleb Welch 1/27 Amy Gast 1/28 Caroline Hefner 1/28 Terry Kuchenbecker 1/29 Lori Teague 1/29 Nancy C. Bolick 1/30 Joshua Farmer 1/30 Frieda Williams 1/30 Anna Noell 1/31 Madeline Terry 1/31 Ronald & Frieda Williams 1/2 David & Charity Stewart 1/4 Dexter & Gussy Warren 1/4 David & Brenda Harris 1/10 Dwayne & Amanda Welch 1/19 Ronald & Frances Kaylor Sr. 1/22 Mark & Janise Moretz 1/24 John & Patty Holland 1/25 Greg & Lori Roseman 1/25 Brad & Kelly Isenhower 1/30 Eugene & Diana Long 1/31 If your name is missing from these lists, please call the church office or email the correction to sharman@concordianc.org.

Jan 1-10:00 am Jan 8 Jan 15 Jan 22 Jan 29 ACOLYTES: (8:00) Open Open Carrigan Elrod Gemma Cullen Open (10:30) Open Cole Hass Open Kathryn Wolfe Hallie Keil Drew Hass Hallie Keil London Fidler (10:45) Open Victoria Charles Open Zachary Henson Josie Munday GREETERS: (8:00) Donny & Pat Setzer David & Michelle Montgomery Eric & Diana Hicks Barry & Laura Perry Smitty & Opal Bolick (10:30) Mary Ann Power & Steve & Maggie Hamm Bill & Ann Holt Roger & Vicki Shull Rick & Cindy Bare Dana Biehler (10:45) Gary & Donna Lacicer The Kuchenbecker Fmaily Carl & Pat Welch Dwayne & Amanda Welch Roy & Cindy Sigmon READERS: (8:00) Katrina Palozzi Kathy Unverfehrt Marissa Alfaro David Reitzel (10:30) Cristal Rager-10:00am Charlie Canrobert David Isenhower Jill Adair Andy Hass (10:45) Kelly Adams Jill Adair Kathy Unverfehrt Forrest Christian ELDERS: (8:00) Dale Lawing-10:00am Dale Lawing Roger Heavner Open Dale Lawing Steve Bost-10:00am (10:30) Open Steve Bost Open Fred Farmer Fred Farmer Dale Lawing (10:45) Roger Heavner Open Steve Bost Roger Heavner Roy Sigmon Roger Heavner Roy Sigmon Roy Sigmon FELLOWSHIP: Assimilation Assimilation Assimilation Assimilation Assimilation ALTAR GUILD: Pat Moser and Sandy Smith 10:45-Susan Harman USHERS: (8:00) Jake Parks and Donny Setzer (10:30) David Isenhower-Captain, Alan Hefner, Randy Isenhower and Tom Considine TRUSTEES: Brandon Elrod and Alan Hefner