Concordia Highlights August 25, 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: Some who are last will be first.

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.

Pentecost 12, September 1 READ: Proverbs 25:2-10 (Pew Bible p. 694) Psalm 131 (Pew Bible p. 658) Hebrews 13:1-17 (Pew Bible p. 1256) Luke 14:1-14 (Pew Bible p. 1110) PRAY: For humility to serve others. BE READY: To entertain angels.

After August 23rd, the Sloters’ address will be 21A Circle Drive, Cottage Hills, IL 62018. Pastor Nelson’s office hours this week: Tuesday, August 27th 10:30am – 12:30pm Pastor Nelson is retiring once again. His last Sunday here is September 1st. Pastor Craig Schultz, our visitation pastor, is moving to Alaska for two years to serve as an interim pastor to a congregation in Palmer.

Hospitalized: Tom Goodin III (Baptist), Shirley Watts (Abernethy Re-hab). 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: 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), Franklin Boyd (father of Betsy Murray). Blessings to: Paul & Jennifer Franscella upon 15 year of marriage. 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, New Christian Education Program. All of our Concordia Ministry Staff: Betsy Murray – PS Director/Assistant Principal/Religion, Rafaela Hollada – PK After Care, Dee Lotsey – 3rd-5th Grade Teacher Assistant, Paul Von Rentzell – Science Teacher, Craig Schultz – Part Time Visitation Pastor.

Just the Facts: General Fund Offering: $ 18,809 Budget Needs: $ 19,864 Attendance: 298 Online Giving: $ 1,165

Leading Worship Today: 8am Liturgist: Pastor Nelson / Preaching: Pastor Nelson 9:30am Liturgist: Phil Heath / Preaching: Pastor Nelson / Children’s Church: Mrs. Belinda Bost. 11:00am Liturgist: Pastor Nelson / Preaching: Pastor Nelson

Member of the week: Angelique Bost – 4435 S NC 127, Hickory, NC 28602.

Connect - Grow - Bridge

Corner Table groups serve at 10:30am: Sunshiners, August 28th; Souper Stars, September 9th.

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. On Wednesday, September 4th the 9:30 Wednesday morning Ladies Bible Study will meet in Adult Room#1. This will be a meet and greet time. We will also decide on our Bible Study. All are welcome to come join us. Carla Hafer

Concordia’s day to volunteer at ECCCM is the first Monday of every month. Join Alex Opper at ECCCM at 10:30am on September 2nd. He is our new liaison to ECCCM and has joined the Board of Mission & Ministry. You can volunteer for one hour or all day!

Work days to close Camp Linn Haven this fall will be October 12th & 19th. Just some of the projects to be done: take down the porch swings, move the picnic tables to storage, and many other small jobs. Work will start in the mornings at 9 am. Lunch will be served. Contact Doug Brady. 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. We have nine families signed up!

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.

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

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.

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 25, 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

The Sr. Youth are going to mini golf and yogurt, TONIGHT!

Meet @ Youth Central @ 5:30pm...we are taking the mini bus! We will return at

8:00pm. This is free...bring a friend!

Welcome back to Youth Event:

We are going to see the new movie, “OVERCOMER” this Wednesday, August

28th. This is a free event. Bring personal money for popcorn & drink!

Meet at 6:00pm @ AMC Hickory 15. We will purchase all the seats at one time to

enter the theater together.

New Sunday School/Bible Classes (with new times) 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. Youth classes meet in Youth Central!

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)

Thanks to those who attended last Wednesday’s Acolyte Class:

See Chris to sign up on the new 3 month schedule!

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! Our next meeting is Sunday,

September 15th at 12pm in Youth Central! There is a “GROUP Youth Ministry

Leader Training” event taking place in Winston-Salem, NC the weekend of

October 18-19, 2019! Concordia is going! See Chris to register!

Upcoming September Youth Activities:

Sunday, September 1st...NYG meeting (6-8pm)

Saturday, September 7th….Sr. Youth Zipline and Float Event (11am-5pm)

Saturday, September 14th...Pre-Teen & Jr. Youth to Carowinds (8:30am-9:00pm)

Sunday, September 15th...NYG group help lead Praise Service

Sunday, September 22nd...sign-up deadline for October 5-6 Camp Linn Haven

Wednesday, September 25th…“See You at The Pole”

September 27-29th...Scouts to Murray’s Mill Festival

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 Bret 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 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 Monday, August 26 6:30pm Steve Bost Small Group - EM 6:30pm B/C Scouts Tuesday, August 27 8:35am Staff Devotions / Weekly Meeting Wednesday, August 28 7am Ladies’ Bible Study – A#1 8:20am CCDS Chapel 9:30am Ladies Bible Study – A#1 5:30pm – F.I.S.H. - Light Dinner EM 6pm – F.I.S.H.–Children, Youth, & Adult Classes 6pm Handbells 7pm - F.I.S.H. – Youth & Adult Classes 7pm Choir 8pm Praise Band Practice Thursday, August 29 7am Men’s Bible Study – AHEC 110 Sunday, September 1 8am Worship & Communion – Sanctuary 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, September 2 Church & School Offices closed for Labor Day Holiday

This Week at Concordia

Acolytes 08/25/2019: (8:00) Jordan Henze (9:30) Katie Grace DeHart (11:00) Peyton Gerken, Payton Roseman Acolytes 09/01/2019: (8:00) Payton Roseman (9:30) Jacob Moore, (11:00) Shea Beringer, Katie Grace DeHart Flowers Sanctuary 09/01/2019: Reserved Greeters Today: (8:00) Opal Bolick (9:30) Gary & Donna Lacicer (11:00) Rick & Cindy Bare Reader Today: (8:00) Michelle Montgomery (9:30) Susan Harman (11:00) Vicki Shull Fellowship Today: Lois Hintzmann Elders/Communion Assistants: (8:00) David Isenhower, Fred Farmer (9:30) Roy Sigmon, Carl Roth, Jimmy Martin (11:00) 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 next month: (8:00) Cliff Brown & Bret Graff (11:00) Brandon Elrod – Captain, Mike Spake, Steve Hamm, Andy Hass 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