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Concordia Highlights August 18, 2019
MINISTRY STAFF
Church Office…………..828-464-3324 School Office……………828-464-3011 D. Paul Nelson Vacancy Pastor 828-464-3324 Craig Schultz Asst. Vacancy Pastor 828-320-1023 Kyle McClure Minister of Music 828-302-1236 DCE Chris L. Henze Youth Minister 828-446-9639 Alex Sloter Vicar 828-464-3324 David Beringer CCDS Principal 828-464-3011 Bill Unverfehrt UCHS Principal 828-855-2995 Betsy Murray Assistant Principal 828-464-3011 Leslie Brown Business Admin. 828-234-0372 Susan Harman Admin. Assistant 828-464-3324 Belinda Bost Children’s Ministry 828-464-3324 John Holland Praise Service Music 828-446-9930 Phil Heath Praise Service Leader 828-464-3324
Web Page: www.concordianc.org/church
Sunday Worship: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM
Concordia Lutheran Church and Christian Day School
216 5th Avenue SE Conover, NC 28613
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 available as well as crayons and colored pencils and can be found at the welcome centers. An usher can give directions to the nursery or give children's bulletins.
Memory verse of the week: Run the race, looking to Jesus.
Pentecost 10, August 18 READ: Jeremiah 23:16-29 (Pew Bible p. 826) Psalm 119:81-88 (Pew Bible p. 652) Hebrews 11:17-40; 12:1-3 (Pew Bible p. 1284) Luke 12:49-56 (Pew Bible p. 1109) PRAY: For strength, stamina and joy to run the race of Christian life. BE READY: To live the faith every day in every way.
Pentecost 11, August 25 READ: Isaiah 66:18-23 (Pew Bible p. 795) Psalm 50:1-15 (Pew Bible p. 600) Hebrews 12:3-29 (Pew Bible p. 1285) Luke 13:22-30 (Pew Bible p. 1110) PRAY: For peace with everyone. BE READY: To offer to God acceptable worship with reverence and awe.
After August 23rd, the Sloters’ address will be 21A Circle Drive, Cottage Hills, IL 62018.
New Sunday School Classes Starting September 1st! The Board of Christian Education has decided to offer two separate time options for Children’s Sunday School, Adult Bible Classes, and Youth Sunday School: SS#1 Meets 9:15am - 10:30am SS#2 Meets 10:45am – 12pm This change gives families the opportunity for more focus on Bible Study before or after the worship service of their choice.
Hospitalized: Tom Goodin III (Baptist), Shirley Watts (CVMC).
Members in need of healing: Janice Pitts, Sydney Karre, Doug Howard, Donna Lacicer, Joyce Spencer, George Deal, Scott Watts, Gail Hunsucker.
Friends of congregation in need of healing: Linda Efird (sister of Johnny & Donald Brown), Barbara Kennedy (mother of Carmen Isenhower), Michelle Day (friend of Lesa & Opie Williams), Doris Abernathy (mother of Debbie Roth), Judy Abernathy (sister of Debbie Roth), Bernie Rager (husband of Cristal Rager), Brad Rhyne (son of Joe & Becky Rhyne), Carl Dwiggins (father of Angie Roffey and Eddie Dwiggins), Jan Trouille (sister-in-law of Annette Henry), Dave Mietzner (friend of the Martins and Gerkens), JoAnn Veith (friend of Carla Hafer).
Sympathy to: Angie Roffey, Eddie Dwiggins and their families upon the death of their father, Carl Dwiggins.
Concordia Members in the Military: Eric Galloway, Kendall Hamm, Tony Sherrill, Christopher Walker, Jaylen Joyner, Chandler Christians, Jeremy Christians, Nathan Malin.
Missionary of the Month: Rev. David & Jennifer Preus serve as missionaries in the Dominican Republic. David plants new churches and develops groups of believers into mature, self-sustaining and self-replicating congregations through Word and Sacrament ministry. David & Jennifer have seven children. Ask God to guide this team as they network and centralize mission efforts across this region of the world.
Concordia Ministries: Call Process, Family Camp.
All of our Concordia Ministry Staff: David Beringer - Principal, Jennifer Kiser – PK4 Teacher Assistant, Katrina Garrison – 3rd Grade Teacher, Lori Roseman – Computer Teacher, Paul Nelson – Part Time Pastor.
Just the Facts: General Fund Offering: $ 15,298 Budget Needs: $ 19,864 Attendance: 358 Online Giving: $ 1,855
Leading Worship Today: 8am Liturgist: Pastor Nelson / Preaching: Pastor Ludwig 9:30am Liturgist: Phil Heath / Preaching: Pastor Ludwig / Children’s Church: Mrs. Belinda Bost. 11:00am Liturgist: Pastor Nelson / Preaching: Pastor Ludwig
Member of the week: Doris Kirby – 4435 S NC 127 Hwy, Hickory, NC 28602. Her birthday is August 20th.
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in honor of their 49th Wedding Anniversary by Arden & Lois Hintzmann.
Connect - Grow - Bridge
Corner Table groups serve at 10:30am: Sunshiners, August 28th; Souper Stars, September 9th.
ECCCM’s “Share the Harvest Banquet” is Saturday, September 14th. Tickets are now available and are $75 each. Order online at https://www.ecccm.org/share-the-harvest-banquet/.
It is time again for the drawing for the Camp Linn Haven Boosters Club fund raiser. The dinner and drawing will be Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Bethel Lutheran Church. The tickets are $100. The grand prize is $10,000. Only 300 tickets are sold, see Doug Brady to get your tickets. Proceeds will go to the construction of a new bridge going in to camp.
The Bible Study that meets on the First and Third Wednesdays will NOT MEET in August, but will resume in September at the same time, 10:00am.
Did you receive an email about Family Camp? Check out the announcement on our Facebook page! It’s time to sign up! Family Camp is October 4th- 6th.
Interested in playing co-ed volleyball and forming a Concordia team? Games will be played at 6pm on Tuesday nights at Christ Lutheran Church in Hickory beginning September 17, 2019. If you would like to play or have questions, please contact Terry Kuchenbecker at 828-312-8644.
Concordia’s day to volunteer at ECCCM is the first Monday of every month. Join Alex Opper at ECCCM at 10:30am. He is our new liaison to ECCCM and has joined the Board of Mission & Ministry. You can volunteer for one hour or all day!
The Trustees are having an outdoor workday on Saturday, August 24th starting at 8:00 am. They plan to spruce up some landscaping, do some washing outside the facilities and some painting. Bring your shovels, gloves, rakes and trimers and help Concordia look great!
Trinity Hmong Lutheran Church LWML in Newton is having their annual Egg Roll Fundraiser on September 21st. They are not taking orders this year as they have in the past. It is first come first served and begins at Noon! The address is 2110 Mt. Olive Church Rd, Newton. Contact Maiv Liag Thao at 828-838-2190 or [email protected] if you have any questions.
Do you know we have a Bible Buck store for kids who attend F.I.S.H. to go shopping for treasures? Each week students earn Bible Bucks for bringing their Bibles, memorizing scripture, participating in activities and showing love and kindness to others. At the end of the month, the children use their
Bible Bucks to purchase items from the store. Please consider donating to the Bible Buck Store. Dollar Tree toys, crafts, books and writing supplies make good items for the store or you can make a monetary donation through the office. Contact Belinda Bost, Children's Minister 828-244-1905 or [email protected] for questions.
Kids In Worship! Our Worship Word for Sunday, August 18 is “Follow”. To follow is to go or
come after a person or thing. Jesus will keep me focused when I know him,
trust him and follow him. Hebrews 12:2 Let us keep looking to Jesus. He is
the author of faith. He also makes it perfect.
In today’s reading, Luke 12:49-53, Jesus is telling his disciples that people are going to argue against him and what he is teaching. Jesus tells them that brothers and sisters and moms and dads will argue about him and disagree whether God’s better way to live is actually the better way to live. This happens in our lives today. If someone isn’t choosing to live God’s better way as Jesus teaches it then they will probably want to argue or fight about what the better way to live looks like. Here is the good news! It is not our job to convince or argue with other people about God’s better way. Our job is to follow Jesus, learn how to live God’s better way and then actually Live God’s better way.
When we keep our eyes on Jesus and live God’s better way we can share with others the good news that Jesus loves them and pray that they will choose to follow him too. And that is way better than arguing.
Dear Lord, helps us to learn from Jesus, how to live your better way so that we can live it and then share it with those around us. Amen.
Look for these Mite boxes at the Welcome Stations. Take one fill it with change and return it in September. Let us help the LWML collect money for the Mission Grant > Water and Word for Rural Schools in Kenya. This Grant will provide funds for the installation of water harvesting equipment like rain gutters and tanks, filters, hand washing stations and clean water storage in Kenya Lutheran schools and orphanages. Each day as you drink, bathe and cook with “good” water, give thanks and pray for this project and the children in Kenya, Africa.
Be sure and get your Kids in Worship bulletin form the greeters or ushers. Crayons and colored pencils are at the Welcome Stations.
For all things Children’s Ministry contact Belinda Bost, Children’s Minister at 828-244-1905 or [email protected]
Adult Bible Study Opportunities Weekday Small Group Bible Studies:
Mondays: 6:30pm Small Group – Led by Steve Bost - BLCFM.
Wednesdays: 7am Ladies’ Bible Study – Led by Kim Hauser. Adult Room #1
6:00pm – Bible Study – Led by Pastor Nelson. Library
6:00pm – F.I.S.H. – Bible studies for Children, Youth and Adults
7pm - F.I.S.H. – Bible studies for Youth and Adults
Thursdays: 7am Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study–Daniel-Led by David Isenhower. CVMC-AHEC
105.
NEW Sunday Morning Bible Studies for Youth and Adults: Beginning September 1st!
Youth: 9:15am – “That’s in the Bible?! Bizarre Biblical Accounts” – Led by Chris Henze 10:45am – “That’s in the Bible?! Bizarre Biblical Accounts” – Led by Chris Henze
Adult Bible Studies: 9:15am in the Emmaus Room 10:45am in Adult #1.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to Rev. Dr. David Ludwig for preaching here at Concordia once again. Thank you for all the prayers and cards. I am improving and am home now. I will be unable to drive for ten more weeks. Thank you so much, Linda Moser. We would like to thank Pastor Nelson and all the Concordia members for the cards, phone calls, visits and prayers during my recent operation and recovery. It is a blessing to be a member of this church family. George and Pat Deal.
New Addresses: Gail Hunsucker – 3385 Trickum Road, Apt#211, Woodstock, GA 30188.
Scott Watts – 227 Old Tavern Lane, Maiden, NC 28658. Phone – 828-615-5715.
PrimeTimers met this past Monday for a potluck luncheon and entertainment by Paul and Frances Hale. Lots of great food, (thanks ladies) and songs sung by Paul and Frances and also by some of our ladies. The music session started with four of them singing about “A Few of Their Favorite Things.” It was hilarious but so true. Thanks to the ladies who chose to sing. Then there was the song about the squirrel that got loose in a church in Mississippi. What a great rendition Paul did with that song. Seniors, if you don't attend our meetings, you’re missing a lot of great entertainment. So if you can, think about attending some time! Anyone 55+ is welcome to attend. Welcome to two new members, Alex and Paula Opper. We hope you enjoyed the meeting and look forward to seeing you in attendance again. Next month’s meeting on September 9th at 11:30am in the Emmaus Room will be a potluck luncheon and a presentation about the history of the Hickory area. From the PrimeTimers, we thank Pastor Nelson for his dedicated service to the members of Concordia and for all he has done for us. We wish Pastor and his wife, Barbara, God’s comfort and blessings wherever you may be. Christ's comfort, blessings, and all that He does for us is life's treasure. Don't lose it. Anyone 55 and older is welcome to join PrimeTimers at any of our activities.
August 18, 2019
Youth Ministry
Highlights
Youth Group Breakdown
Pre-Teen (5-6 grade)
Jr. Youth (7-8 grade)
Sr. Youth (9-12 grade)
Young Adult (post HS)
Chris Henze
Youth Minister
A New Youth Ministry Team is forming….
Please join us as we share Jesus through prayer, fellowship, planning, and service
while loving our youth and leading them to Christ!
Fill in the blank:
In the last 2 years our Concordia Pre-Teen Youth have been offered:
_______ ministry event opportunities. (a)
________ SOS classes. (b)
________ Sunday School classes. (c)
Our Acolyte Class for all new 5-8 graders is this Wednesday, August 21st!
Join us after the 5:30pm FISH meal for instruction at 6:00pm in the sanctuary!
All youth officially advance 1 grade on the rosters on September 1, 2019!
The Sr. Youth are going to mini golf and yogurt on Sunday, August 25th from
5:30-8:00! This is free...bring a friend!
Welcome back to Youth Event:
We are going to see the new movie, “OVERCOMER” on Wednesday, August 28th.
This is a free event. Bring personal money for popcorn & drink!
Meet at 6pm (ish) @ AMC Hickory 15. We will purchase all the seats at one time to
enter the theater together.
We pray for our youth and families as they prioritize their fall schedule of events
with church, family, youth group, school, sports, music, scouts, job, dance, karate,
band, service, free-time!
Did you know that our National Youth Gathering group helped in the packing of over
1,000,000 (million) meals for “Feed My Starving Children.” Way to go
guys….check out the pictures hanging in Youth Central!
New Sunday School/Bible Classes Beginning September 1st
The Board of Christian Ed has chosen to offer two separate time periods for Sunday
School/Bible classes for Children, Youth and Adults.
SS #1 9:15 -10:30am
SS #2 10:45-12:00pm
This change gives families the opportunity for more focus on Bible Study before or
after the Worship service of their choice.
Answers to the above “Fill in the blank” questions:
(a) 54 events, (b) 59 SOS classes, © 93 Sunday School classes
FISH – Families and Individuals in Study Hour Beginning August 21st, Concordia’s Board of Christian Education will be offering small group classes for all. The night will begin with a light supper at 5:30pm each Wednesday evening. Nursery is provided.
5:30pm – Light supper in the Emmaus room.
6-7pm Classes: “How We Got The Bible” Do you ever wonder how the Bible got developed? Come and learn from Paul Maier, a professor of ancient history at Western Michigan University. This video study will be led by Brett Graff in Adult Room #1.
“Parents, Kids, and Money Matters” This class is aimed specifically for kids the ages of 6-10 and their parents. In the First session on August 21st, the kids and parents will be together. The following five sessions will be for parents, talking about money matters especially for parents with young children. The child will attend the Children’s Study Hour with Mrs. Belinda Bost. The class will led by Ryan Spleet in Adult Room #2.
Children’s Study Hour Led by Mrs. Belinda Bost, the children will learn a memory verse each week, and have a lesson especially for them. Kindergarten through 4th Graders are welcome. A nursery is provided for younger children.
Youth Study Hour Led my DCE, Chris Henze, the youth will meet in Youth Central for age appropriate classes that will include SOS, Confirmation for 7th and 8th graders and other planned activities.
Visual Faith - Mustard Seed Devotions Have you felt that your devotional and prayer life needs a jump start? Come join Kaye Deal as she leads you into reflecting on the devotion, looking at the scripture, and then creating a prayer card or book mark to share with a friend or keep for yourself.
7-8pm Classes “Noah: The Man, The Ark, The Flood” A five-centuries old man building a huge boat on the startling news of coming flood waters – sounds like the makings of a remarkable story. It is. Jump in and get your feet wet with this study written by Kurt Klaus. Led by Dave Beringer in the Emmaus Room
“Preparing for Worship” Come look at the Old Testament, Psalms, Epistle and Gospel readings for the following Sunday to come better prepared to worship the Lord. Led by Pastor Paul Nelson in the Library.
Youth Study Hour Led by DCE, Chris Henze, the youth will meet in Youth Central for age appropriate classes that will include SOS, Confirmation for 7th and 8th graders and other planned activities.
Sunday, August 18 8am Worship & Communion – Sanctuary 8am LLL 9:30am Worship – FLC 9:30am Bible Study – EM 11am Bible Study – A#1 11am Children’s Ministry & Youth SS 11am Worship & Communion – Sanctuary Monday, August 19 1:30pm Quilt Tacking 6:30pm Steve Bost Small Group - EM 6:30pm B/C Scouts Tuesday, August 20 8:35am Staff Devotions / Weekly Meeting 6:30pm Assimilation - EM Wednesday, August 21 7am Ladies’ Bible Study – A#1 8:20am CCDS Chapel 9:30am Ladies Bible Study 5pm – Beta Club Induction – Chapel 5:30pm – F.I.S.H. - Light Dinner EM 6pm – F.I.S.H.–Children, Youth, Acolyte Class & Adult Classes 6pm Handbells 7pm - F.I.S.H. – Youth & Adult Classes 7pm Choir 8pm Praise Band Practice Thursday, August 22 7am Men’s Bible Study – AHEC 110 Sunday, August 25 8am Worship & Communion – Sanctuary 9:30 Bible Study - EM 9:30am Worship & Communion – FLC 11am Worship – Sanctuary 11am Children’s Ministry Hour & Youth SS 5:30pm Sr. Youth – Mini Golf
This Week at Concordia
Acolytes 08/18/2019: (8:00) Jordan Henze (9:30) Jake Lamb (11:00) Avery Beringer, Shea Beringer Acolytes 08/25/2019: (8:00) Jordan Henze (9:30) Katie Grace DeHart (11:00) Peyton Gerken, Payton Roseman Flowers Sanctuary 08/25/2019: Open Greeters Today: (8:00) Sidney & Geri Halma (9:30) Kelly & Tony Adams (11:00) Rick & Laura Miller Reader Today: (8:00) David Reitzel (9:30) Kelly Adams (11:00) Pat Welch Fellowship Today: Leslie Brown Elders/Communion Assistants: (8:00) Carl Roth (9:30) Roy Sigmon (11:00) Steve Bost, David Isenhower, Harvey Travis Meal Serving: Group 3–Joyce Pugh & Diana Long 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 this month: (8:00) Steve Brewer, Rick Wike (11:00) Monte York – Captain, William Adair, Darrin Reid, Kyle Hayman 9:30am Set Up & Usher Teams 1st Sunday: Terry Kuchenbecker Team 2nd Sunday: Greg Roseman Team 3rd Sunday: Rodney Burns Team 4th Sunday: Roy Sigmon Team 5th Sunday: Scout Troop 383
