Concordia Highlights November 10, 2019

, 2019

MINISTRY STAFF

Church Office…………..828-464-3324 School Office……………828-464-3011 Kyle McClure Minister of Music 828-302-1236 DCE Chris L. Henze Youth Minister 828-446-9639 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.

Kids in Worship 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. Pentecost 22, November 10 READ: Exodus 3:1-15 (Pew Bible p. 59) Psalm 148 (Pew Bible p. 667) 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13-17 (Pew Bible p. 1259) Luke 20:27-40 (Pew Bible p. 1119) Pentecost 23, November 17 READ: Malachi 4:1-6 (Pew Bible p. 1021) Psalm 98 (Pew Bible p. 635) 2 Thessalonians 3:1-13 (Pew Bible p. 1260) Luke 21:5-28(29-36) (Pew Bible p. 1105) Thank you to Rev. Dr. David Ludwig for preaching today. Rev. Dennis Quackenboss will be with us next week. Today is Commitment Sunday. Did you bring your commitment card? If not, extras can be found in the welcome centers. If you forgot your Operation Christmas Child shoebox, please bring it in as soon as you can this week. The school will taking all the shoe boxes to a collection site on Thursday.

Members in need of healing: Janice Pitts, Sydney Karre, Doug Howard, George Deal, Brenda Garcia, Roger Shull, Hilda Hefner, Wanda Hefner.

Friends of congregation in need of healing: Doris Abernathy (mother of Debbie Roth), Judy Abernathy (sister of Debbie Roth), Jane Maxey (friend of Gina Sigmon), Jay Bolick (friend of Gina Sigmon), Fred Harman (father of Susan Harman), Dr. Tom Banks (brother-in-law of George Deal), Jim Hallihan (brother of Dana Biehler), Buddy Murray (father-in-law of Betsy Murray), the addicted.

Sympathy to: Christopher, Dylan and Jesse Scism upon the death of their father Ralph Scism.

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. Shauen & Krista Trump serve the LCMS in Nairobi, Kenya. Shauen works with other LCMS personnel serving in these regions of Africa and builds relationships with the leaders of partner churches. He also implements strategies, projects, programs and grants for roughly half the African continent. Krista spent her early childhood in Liberia where her family served with Lutheran Bible Translators. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Christian outreach and a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Pray they are used to encourage and build up the church in this part of the world. Ask that they be strengthened and given wisdom and discernment to navigate the relationships they have formed and the cultures in which they live and serve.

Concordia Ministries: Call Process, Worship Planning, Advent, Small Groups, Next Session of F.I.S.H.

All of our Concordia Ministry Staff: Kate Cullen – School Office Assistant, Mary Edwards – 1st Grade Teacher, Kelly Keever – 6th Grade/Social Studies Teacher, Stephanie Franklin – B/A Care Assistant and Susan Harman – Church Admin. Assistant.

Just the Facts:

General Fund Offering: $ 15,556 Budget Needs: $ 19,864 Attendance: 355 Online Giving: $ 2,070 Sunday School: $ 10.00

Leading Worship Today: 8am Liturgist: Kyle Hayman / Preaching: Rev. Dr. David Ludwig 9:30am Liturgist: Phil Heath / Preaching: Rev. Dr. David Ludwig 11:00am Liturgist: Dave Beringer / Preaching: Rev. Dr. David Ludwig

Member of the week: George Deal, Jr. - 2289 Mt. Olive Church Rd, Newton, NC 28658-8221

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by the family of Marigene Matthews in honor of her birthday.

Connect - Grow - Bridge

A Reminder from the Stewardship Board Today, we will be collecting a special offering for ECCCM as part of our Harvest Home efforts. You have multiple options for giving to this cause: 1. You may put cash or a check in designated offering plates/baskets at the entrances of either the church or the gym. 2. Use a pew envelope to make an above and beyond gift to the work of ECCCM. 3. Designate “Missions” and the associated amount on your offering envelope for this one day offering. All mission gifts received today will go to ECCCM. Corner Table groups serve at 10:30am: Souper Stars – December 2nd, Sonshiners – November 20th ECCCM is always in need of cashiers to work in the store. If you can help, please call Allen Sherrill at 828-464-1702 ext. 116.

It is time for us to collect coats, hats, and gloves for Highways & Hedges “Share the Warmth” coat drive. Please place clean, lightly used items in the collection boxes.

The Lutheran Layman’s League (LLL) will have its annual Steak Supper on Saturday, December 7th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale TODAY. Get your tickets early as they usually sell out! See any LLL member or contact the church or school office to purchase tickets.

Our last set of doors, office entrance at the Emmaus Room, has been changed to the new key system. See Leslie in the church office to be issued a new key.

News from the Call Committee Members of Concordia: As you may have heard, your Call Committee received its 3rd list of Candidate Pastors from our District office last Sunday (11/3). Since then our Circuit Visitor - Pastor Lagoutine - has been contacting each Pastor on the list confirming his openness to a Call. As he is expected to complete this during the week, your Call Committee is already planning to meet and resume the interview process. Obviously with Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas activities for everyone concerned, we are optimistic but realistic about our chances of completing the scope of interviews, forums and holding a Call Service before the end of the year. We are aware of and support the Congregational desire to Call a new Pastor, and as we prayerfully proceed on God's path before us, we thank you all for your continued prayers and support.

Last Call for Soccer Ball donations. We have pumps and pins. Concordia Kids want to include a soccer ball in each shoe box. Kids in Kenya, Africa make their own soccer balls from plastic bags and tape. We want to send them real soccer balls. $5 donations appreciated. Contact Belinda Bost for more information.

Yes indeed! They are not expecting praise but are certainly deserving of praise. Giving thanks for our Children’s Ministry servants. Jeri Alice Carter - Preschool 3 & 4yr olds and Kindergarten. Julie Moser & Kelly Burgess 1st – 4th grades. Fiona Davis, Zoe Davis, Lindy Kuchenbecker, Michelle Montgomery/ Nursery. Mike Spake, Special Needs.

You pass on faith and hope to the next generation. You get to watch children become friends and followers of Jesus. God has called you! What you do matters. Join me in thanking these faithful servants of Christ. Belinda Bost, Children’s Minister

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

9:30am Bible Study – Led by Carla Hafer – Adult Room #1

10am Bible Study – Led by Vicki Shull - Library – First & third Wednesday’s

6pm – FISH – Bible studies for Children, Youth and Adults.

7pm - FISH – Bible studies for Youth and Adults.

Thursdays: 7am Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study–Daniel-Led by David Isenhower. CVMC-AHEC 105.

Sunday Bible Studies and Sunday School 9:15am – Children’s Sunday School 9:15am – “That’s in the Bible?!” – Led by Charlie Canrobert & YMT – Youth Central 9:15am - “Joshua” Led by Geri Halma - Emmaus Room

10:45am – “That’s in the Bible?!” – Led by Chris Henze & YMT – Youth Central

10:45am - Ray Vander Laan video series - Led by Cindy Sigmon - Adult #1

10:45am – “Overcomer” Led by Brian Hefner. This class is for parents of youth – DLL

PrimeTimers, remember, we do not meet this Monday the 11th at 11:30 AM due to Monday being Veterans Day. We will meet Tuesday, November 12th at 11:30 AM at Parkway House Restaurant at 11:30 AM. We hope this rescheduling does not interfere with anything you had planned. The Parkway House Restaurant is located at 1640 10th Ave. NE Hickory. We Salute and thank all Veterans for their service to our country to help make this country free and great as it is. Next month’s meeting is on December 9th at 11:30 AM for a potluck luncheon with musical entertainment by Rose Jackson from Lexington, NC. As we prepare for the day of Thanksgiving on November 28th, shouldn't we make every day a day of thanks and praise to God?

“SUNDAY

EXTRAVAGANZA”

is next week!

November 10, 2019

Youth Ministry

Highlights

Chris Henze

Youth Minister

Thanks to the Sr. Youth Council for leading today’s youth SS classes!

Thank you God for Concordia’s Youth Ministry Team:

-Commissioning takes place in worship, today.

-Our November meeting is today at 12pm in Youth Central!

“SUNDAY EXTRAVAGANZA” is next week (11/17):

Just us for this easy yet fun event...with worship, service and fellowship!

Schedule: 8:00am Worship in the Sanctuary

9:00-11:00am Serve @ Conover School

(weeding, planting, mulching, raking and cleaning)

11:00am-1:00pm Lunch @ Blue Moon Tavern (bring your own money)

1:00pm Go Home

Bring shovels, rakes, trowel to plant, gloves! Wear old clothes!

Thanks for the food donations!

What a joy it is to be in ministry with those who have donated food for use by the

youth at SS and SOS. You have blessed us!

New Sr. Youth Bible Study: Join us for our new Sr. Youth Bible Study this Wednesday at SOS entitled, “I Can

Only Imagine.”

Confirmation Bible Verse Request Sheet is due!

Our Scout program is doing their “Scouting for Food” drive…

-Door hangers go out on the 16th.

-Food pickup is the 23rd.

Our Pre-Teen youth will be painting their cinder blocks in Youth Central on

Wednesday, November 20th at SOS! Plan to join us!

“Don’t Text and Drive”

‘Text Free Driving Pledge’ sheets are at the entrance to all the worship areas. If so

inclined, please fill out the sheet and return it to Chris. Extra thumb rings are

available at the Youth Info Center!

“Alaska Mission for Christ” event is Sunday, November 24th at 10:45am!

Jr. Youth Thanksgiving Family Project is November 24th from 2-4pm!

FISH – Families and Individuals in Study Hour!

Concordia's Board of Christian Education will be offering small group classes for all. The night will begin with a light supper at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday

evening. A nursery is provided from 6 until 8 p.m. This session runs through November 20th.

5:30pm – Light supper in the Emmaus room. Meal for November 13th is Green Bay Hoe-Down sandwiches (a take from sloppy joe’s), salad, and brownies.

6-7pm Classes: “A Man Called Martin – Part 1 – The Man” Led by Dale Lawing – Adult Room #1 “Praying By Design” Led by Kathy Unverfehrt – Library. Children’s Study Hour - Led by Mrs. Belinda Bost, Kindergarten through 4th Graders Come join us for the next 3 weeks of F.I.S.H. and complete a Thankful Turkey Scipture Book. We begin our books this Wednesday.

Youth Study Hour - Led by DCE Chris Henze & YMT, SOS, Confirmation and planned activities.

7-8pm Classes: “Preparing for Worship” – Led by Paul Nelson – Library Visual Faith / Chrismons Making – We will be teaching the basic skills to making Chrismons and continue our projects for Visual Faith. Visit visualfaithmin.org click on projects then Counting Gifts. Led by Belinda Bost and Susan Harman – Adult Room #2

Youth Study Hour - Led by DCE Chris Henze & YMT, SOS, Confirmation and planned activities.

Family Faith Walk : Patience! Christain parenting involves much patience. Isn’t it a blessing that God is patient with us? He forgives us, even when we repeat the same wrongs over and over again. God patiently works in our lives through the work of the Holy Spirit, teaching us through His Word and guiding us along the way.

Stretch your faith –filled parenting: In your prayers ask for patience. When you think you are about to lose your cool, take a minute , rewind, take a long deep breath then move foreward with whatever you were doing. We know that we cannot deal with life’s stresses by ourselves. Pray together as a family for patience with one another. Patience is often tested in our own homes. All of us can say, “Please be patient. God isn’t finished with me yet!”

We Pray; Patient Christ, move me to draw on the Spirit’s fruit of patience, especaillly when that gift is wearing thin in my life. Remind me how patinet you are with me. In Your blessed name. Amen Source : Mustard Seed Faith-Filled Parenting 2009 LWML

Sunday, November 10 Commitment Sunday 8am Worship & Communion – Sanctuary 9:15am Bible Study – EM 9:15 SS#1 – Youth & Children’s Ministry 9:30am Worship & Communion – FLC 10:45am Bible Study – A#1 & DLL 10:45am SS#2 – Youth & Children’s Ministry 11am Worship– Sanctuary 12pm Youth Ministry Team 2pm Voters’ Assembly 6pm Call Committee Meeting Monday, November 11 6:30pm B/C Scouts 6:30pm Steve Bost - BLCFM Tuesday, November 12 8:30am Staff Devotions / Weekly Meeting 11:30am PrimeTimers at Parkway House 5pm M&M – A#1 6pm Elders – EM 6:30pm – Stewardship - A#1 Wednesday, November 13 7am Ladies’ Bible Study – A#1 8:20am CCDS Chapel - Sanctuary 9:30am Ladies Bible Study – A#1 11am Tai Chi – Narthex 5:30 FISH Light Meal 6pm FISH Classes for Children, Youth & Adults 6pm Handbells 7pm FISH Classes for Youth & Adults 7:15pm Adult Choir 8pm Praise Band Practice Thursday, November 14 7am Men’s Bible Study – AHEC 110 6pm Trustees 6:30pm Bd. Of Christian Ed. – BLCFM Friday, November 15 12pm Newsletter Deadline Saturday, November 16 8:30am Boy Scouts Sunday, November 17 8am Worship & Communion – Sanctuary 8am LLL 9:15 Bible Study – EM 9:15 SS#1 – Youth & Children’s Ministry 9:30am Worship & Communion – FLC 10:45am SS#2 – Youth & Children’s Ministry

10:45am Adult Bible Study – A#1 & DLL* 11am Worship & Communion– Sanctuary

This Week at Concordia

Acolytes 11/10/2019: (8:00) Sean Roth (9:30) Colbie Dwiggins (11:00) Alice Christian Acolytes 11/17/2019: (8:00) Jordan Henze (9:30) Alex Furr (11:00) Sophie Hayes Flowers Sanctuary 11/17/2019: Reserved Greeters Today: (8:00) Fred Farmer, Susan Harman (9:30) Terry & Audra Kuchenbecker (11:00) George & Pat Deal Reader Today: (8:00) Bret Graff (9:30) Pat Welch (11:00) Vicki Shull Fellowship Today: Elders/Communion Assistants: (8:00) David Isenhower, Fred Farmer, Dale Lawing (9:30) Steve Bost, Fred Farmer, Roy Sigmon (11:00) Harvey Travis Meal Serving: Group 4–Mary Anne Wike Altar Guild for the month: (8:00 & 11:00) Mary Anne Wike, Pat Moser (9:30) Susan Harman Trustees of the Month: Mike Spake, Caleb Welch Ushers for this month: (8:00) Dexter Warren, Jake Parks (11:00) Kyle Hayman – Captain, Steve Bost, John Allison, Darrin Reid 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