Concordia Lutheran School
2300 Wilshire Road
Springfield, Illinois 62703
May 2012 Concordia Cares
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pastor Hennig Message
Pastor Koschmann Message
Principal Henschen Message
Scripture Lessons
Calendar
Acolyte, Organist, Elder, Altar Guild Schedule
Usher Schedule
Parish News
Lutheran High News
Lutheran Community News
If Concordia can be of any assistance to
you or your family, please come in or call and speak with Sharon or Lora in the
church office. Please join us for worship at 5:30 pm Saturday or 10:00 am
Sunday. Also join us for Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes which are held at
9:00 am every Sunday!
The following listing of the scripture lessons for the Worship Services for the month of May is provided so that you may have the opportunity to reflect on the scripture passages in preparation for the Worship Service.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 6, 2012
Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 150
1 John 4:1-11(12-21) John 15:1-8
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 13, 2012
Acts 10:34-48 Psalm 98
1 John 5:1-8 John 15:9-17
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 20, 2012
Acts 1:12-26 Psalm 1
1 John 5:9-15 John 17:11b-19
The Day of Pentecost
May 27, 2012
Exekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 139:1-12 (13-16
Acts 2:1-21 John 15:26-27
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A: Acolyte O: Organist E: Elder C: Altar Guild Serving for May are: |
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5th A: O: Sally C .E: Mark S & Mark LC: ------------------- |
6th A: O: Amy R .E: Buddy N & Jeff L C: Vicki J . |
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12th A: O: Sally C .E: Mark L & Mark S C: Jeannine M . |
13th A: O: Amy R .E: Bob M C: -------------- |
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19th A: O: Sally C .E: Mark S & Mark L C: --------------- |
20th
A: O: Amy R .E: Bob M & Bill S C: Mary S . |
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26th A: O: Sally C .E: Mark L & Mark S C: Pam W . |
27th A: O: Cheryl L .E: Jeff L C: -------------- |
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USHER SCHEDULE
PARISH NEWS
The LWML will have its Meeting on May 17th at 6:30pm.
Please join us.
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There are still open weekendsto place flowers on the altar.
The flower chart
is located in the Narthex.
Ladies Aid
On May 15th at 1 pm we will hold our regular monthly meeting and will also be holding election of officers. Ladies, please join us.
FAITHFULNESS IS EVIDENT IN THE LIFESTYLE OF GOD’S STEWARDS.
"Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers" (Galatians 6:10).
The Parish Ed Committee is starting to plan for VBS. Our Next Meeting willbe May 19th at 9:00am. We will be serving breakfast! Please call Lora if you have
something you would like to bring for breakfast so that we don’t all bring the same thing.
At this meeting we will be discussing VBS, summer Sunday school and possible new
curriculum for fall. Please if you would like to help with VBS, attend this meeting.
If you would like to make a donation, just put VBS on the memo line of your check. If you have questions, or would like to volunteer, please contact Lora Beavers at 529-3307. VBS will be held June 24-29 from 6-8pm. Our theme this year is the Amazing Desert Journey, where will be learning all about the Lord’s Prayer. Please plan on bringing your children to VBS. They have so much fun learning about the Lord in Vacation Bible School. We will see you in Bible Class, Sunday School & at VBS!
LUNCH BUNCH INVITATION:
We invite everyone to join us Friday’s for Lunch Bunch. We meet at 1pm at a different restaurant 2 times per month. We try to make everyone feel welcome. After we eat, we have a short devotion by one of our pastors. It only takes about 1-1½ hours at the restaurant and you have to eat lunch anyway, so why not join in?
May 4th - join us at Cheddars
May 18th - join us at Amber Jacks
The Office
K-8 School Registration for 2012-2013? Please keep in mind that registration for school this year is on Sunday, May 20th from 11:30-1:00pm. If you are planning to return or start Concordia Lutheran School, please attend. Financial Aid forms will be available to those who need them. We will have someone here from Accounts and Aid to help with questions that day as well. And remember, you can also sign up to have payments for tuition automatically withdrawn, ask for a form and you will need a blank check as well to get that set up. You can register after that date but we strongly encourage you to register at this time, so we can start getting numbers for ordering books and other supplies for the upcoming school year. Remember, if you know of someone looking for a Christian school for their child, invite them to come along as well. Questions? Call 529-3309. -- Thank you, Sharon and LoraDiscipleship Report
Date Worship Gen. Fund Receipts
March 25th 68 + 61 + 109 = 238 $ 9,460.60
April 1st 72 + 48 + 153 = 273 $ 10,655.66
April 8th 63 + 75 + 75 + 152 = 365 $ 13,459.16
April 15th 62 + 72 = 134 $ 6,904.92
April 22nd 68 + 117 = 185 $ 7,849.05WE ARE DOING GREAT! Let’s keep it up! We here at Concordia Lutheran Church are setting a goal to pay to Lutheran High for the debt we owe to them. After all, they are a part of our Church as an association member. So, we are trying to make a… CHANGE FOR THE NEW YEAR! Our goal is to fill old water bottles full of your pocket change (or "quiet money" as well), so please keep your old change in a jar and bring it with you to dump in our water bottles at church. It doesn’t seem like a lot, after all, it’s only pocket change. But if we all work together on this, a little pocket change may
make a big change in the amount we owe to our High School! 2012 Totals As of 04/22/12: Plate: $6,120.00 , Change Jars: $816.37 , Partial Chili Fundraiser: $671.00, Name the Fish campaign: $338.66 Total: $7,946.23Special envelopes can be found on the narthex table… to pay down our sizable debt of $-64,632.80 (as of 03/31/12). This amount due includes what we owe Lu-Hi, missions and money borrowed from dedicated funds. Although we have been making progress, in fact our debt has dropped from where it was at the beginning of the fiscal year, we still have a ways to go. Please prayerfully consider the blessings God has given to you, remember the commitment we have made in His Church and thank Him for the blessings we have received. By God’s grace we can do this!
Please save your unneeded clothing for our
August Free Clothing giveaway.
This giveaway was very successful the last 2 years! Let’s make this year even better. Clothing can be brought in starting on May 21st. And… don’t forget to come August 5-6 for the clothing drive. If you would like to volunteer to help with the drive, please contact Mrs. Smith.
Thank you in advance for all of your donations.
May Birthdays
01: Nicholas V.
03: Timothy B.
05: Amelia B.
07: Richard K.
Heather S.
10: Jerry R.
11: Joyce M.
12: German B.
Jennifer R.
16: Lori R.
Jordyn W.
18: Courtney S.
19: Christine G.
Patrick V.
21: Erica C.
22: Joshua H.
24: Ann P.
Marilyn W.
25: Grace A.
Mary B.
26: Amy R.
30: Larry N.
Stephawn T.
31: Zachary V.
Janet W.
MayAnniversaries
03: Brian & Vicky D.
09: Douglas & Deborah P.
14: Ross & Connie J.
Larry & Lisa N.
18: Jerry & Louise R.
19: Gregory & Geri M.
22: Jeffrey & Jacqueline L.
Rick & Pamela W.
LISTED IN THE LUTHERAN HIGH LEDGER
The Lutheran High School Website is:
WWW.lutheranhs.pvt.k12.il.usAthlete of the Week
The Athlete of the Week is a distinction awarded to our student athletes for performances for their team and school. Honored for the week of March 5th was Josh H. Josh was nominated for placing first in the 400 meters at the Illinois College indoor meet. His time of 53.4 seconds was faster than the winning time in the big school competition at the meet and qualified him for the Illinois Prep Top Times indoor meet. For the Week of April 2nd honored were the members of the boys 4x400 m relay including *Josh H. and *Tyler B.
Good Deeds
Good Deeds is an attempt to identify students who have been observed assisting others or the school. Those individuals so noted from Concordia Lutheran Church are: Josh H. (2) & Taylor R. In the April 19th Ledger: The individual so noted from Concordia Lutheran Church was *Angela H.
Welcome to New Crusaders for the Class of 2016 – notes that Lutheran High is now up to 28 students for the Class of 2016. Since the last Ledger an application has been received from *Dylan W. Listed in the April 19th Ledger as joining the Class of 2016 was: >Samuel N. and >Adam M.
Third Quarter Honor Rolls
High Honor Roll (Quarter Grade Point Average 3.67 or higher)
Freshmen: *Michelle H., *Emily M., *Hanna W., >Mary W.
Sophomores: *Kyle D., *Joshua H.
Juniors: >Dani N., >Christina W.
Seniors: *Angela H., *Olivia L.
Honor Roll (Quarter Grade Point Average 3.01-3.66)
Freshman: >Sierra G., *Patricia T., *Cassie W.
Juniors: >Deborah W.
*indicates Concordia Lutheran Church member
>indicates former student at Concordia Lutheran School
Congratulations -Senior, Angela H. was recognized by the IHSA this week at a banquet in Bloomington as one of twenty-six elite students across the state selected to the IHSA All-Academic Team. This is a big deal! The students and the banquet were impressive. There is no question those selected are certainly well deserving of the honors they received in being named as elite students in our state.
Mark your calendars -
the LuHi Garage Sale is scheduled for June 1 & 2.
Contact Kim H. if you have any questions about bringing in items or helping with this fundraiser.
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY NEWS
"As Spring Training rolls around, preparations are underway for the
14th Annual CID Day at the Ballpark on Saturday, July 21, 3:05pm. Our seats for this year's contest between the Cubs and the Cardinals will be in the Infield Terrace sections - the same level as last year but behind home plate. Cost per ticket is $40 (20% off of the premium game-day price of $50). Order forms will be available later this spring. Start getting your groups together so you can order your tickets early. First day to submit orders will be May 29. For more information, see our webpage: http://www.grace-strasburg.com/cidday."14th Annual Central Illinois Senior Celebration to be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Orr building on May 16th from 9am-2pm. Must be 50 and older. Admission is free with a can for food for the Food Pantry at St. Martin De Porres Center. There will be health screenings, informational displays, shuttle service, refreshments, entertainment and door prizes. For more information, call Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland at 217-787-9234 or 800-252-2918.
Camp CILCA Outdoor Ministries
4124 Camp CILCA Rd. Cantrall, IL 62625
Phone:217/487-7497 Fax:217/487-7890 Email:
camp@cilca.org www.cilca.org*Upcoming Events at Camp CILCA
Come join us at Camp CILCA for our annual Hog Roast!!! We are trying something deliciously new this year. We are slow cooking our hogs and letting each person choose their own sauces to put on their pulled pork. Bring your family out to Camp CILCA during this Memorial Day weekend.
What is your child doing this summer? If you want a summer camp that will enrich your child’s spiritual life and outdoor appreciation then consider Camp CILCA. Visit
www.cilca.org and see the wonderful and exciting times your child/children may have at camp this summer. Lots of new programs and traditional programs available. If you have any questions feel free to call Pastor Johnson at 217-416-1833.
Dear Friend of Issues, Etc.,
Christ is risen!
Did you know that Easter isn't a day, it's a season? During the Great Fifty Days of Easter, you can listen to sacred Easter Music 24/7 at
lutheranpublicradio.org. You can hear Easter hymns like: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, I Know That My Redeemer Lives, Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands, Bach's Easter Oratorio, The Strife is O'er, Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia and more. You can also listen to Lutheran Public Radio on mobile devices like an iPhone or iPad and any Android phone.Thanks for listening!
Jeff Schwarz, General Manager
Lutheran Public Radio