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Concordia Lutheran School
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Springfield, Illinois 62703

October 2011 Concordia Cares
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pastor Hennig Message
Pastor Koschmann Message
3rd and 4th Grade News - Kathy Smith
Calendar
Scripture Lessons
Altar Guild, Acolyte, Elder, Organist Schedule
Usher Schedule
Parish News
Birthdays/Anniversaries
Lutheran High School 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 Saturday or 10:00 Sunday. Also join us for Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes which are held at 9:00 every Sunday!
The following is a listing of the scripture lessons for the Worship Services for the month of October-This list is provided so that you may have the opportunity to reflect on the scripture passages in preparation for the Worship Services.

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 2, 2011
Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:7-19
Phil. 3:4b-14 Matthew 21:33-46

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 9, 2011
Isaiah 25:6-9 Psalm 23
Phil. 4:4-13 Matthew 22:1-14

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 16, 2011
Isaiah 45:1-7 Psalm 96:1-9
1 Thess. 1:1-10 Matthew 22:15-22

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 23, 2011
Lev. 19:1-2, 15-18 Psalm 1
1 Thess. 2:1-13 Matthew 22:34-46

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 30, 2011
Rev. 14:6-7 Psalm 46
Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36 Or Matthew 11:12-19

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Serving for October

A: Acolyte O: Organist

E: Elder C: Altar Guild

Serving for October are:

Saturday

Sunday

Midweek

1st

A:

O: Sally C.

E: Mark L.

C: ----------------

2nd

A: Robby M.

O: Amy R.

E: Bill S. &

Buddy N.

C: Vicki J.

8th

A: Gary R.

O: Sally C.

E: Mark S.

C: Jeannine

M.

9th

A:

O: Amy R.

E: Jeff L.

C: -------------------

15th

A:

O: Sally C.

E: Mark S. &

Mark L.

C: -----------------

16th

A: Kaitlyn W.

O: Sarah R.

E: Bob M. &

Jeff L.

C: Mary S.

22nd

A: Gary R.

O: Sally C.

E: Mark L. &

Mark S.

C: Pam W.

23rd

A:

O: Sarah R.

E: Bill S.

C: -----------------

29th

A:

O: Sally C.

E: Mark S.

C: Lora B.

30th

A: Kaitlyn W.

O: Amy R.

E: Buddy N. &

Bob M.

C: Lora B.

USHER TEAMS

Ushers for the month of October are:

Paul B., Dick T., Greg C., & Fred L.

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PARISH NEWS

TUESDAY OCTOBER 11th : 7pm—Special Voters Meeting to vote on the BUDGET. Copies of the Budget are available for review on the Narthex Table. Council meeting will follow the Voters Meeting.

Unofficial Voter’s Meeting Notes: September 27, 2011

Vic M. called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

Pastor Hennig opened with a reading from Second Corinthians Chapter 8 and prayer.

7:06 PASTOR’S REPORT

Verbal report of transfers in and out to be addressed in New Business.

There were five (5) baptisms in the past 6 weeks at Concordia.

Every Member Visits (EMV) are going well. Map in narthex is being updated regularly with the completed visits reflected as red pins.

Adult Information class to start the 2^nd Wednesday in October and Bible study group to start the 2^nd Thursday in October.

7:11 MINUTES: the June 28th, 2011 Voters meeting minutes were approved.

7:12 BOARD OF ELDERS: reported that the past month was dedicated to the EMV effort.

7:13 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

School began August 24th. Enrollment was discussed.

Volleyball and football seasons have begun with Cross Country to begin soon.

A donation was made to purchase document cameras for the classroom.

7:25 FINANCIAL SECRETARY submitted report – it was accepted and placed on file for audit.

7:29 TREASURER’S REPORT submitted report – it was accepted and placed on file for audit.

7:37 BOARD OF CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL is updating the dress code policy to include school staff.

7:38 BOARD OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT presented a written report of work completed in June, July, and August.

7:41 BOARD OF MISSIONS/EVANGELISM reported that the Board is assisting with the EMV effort.

7:42 BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP/ FINANCE reported that they are moving their monthly meeting to the

1^st Tuesdays of each month. Betty R. and Mark S. will be co-chairing the meetings.

7:43 BOARD OF SPECIAL MINISTRIES

Thanksgiving dinner to be held Sunday November 13^th.

They will be revamping the Nursery with input from the BD. Of Property mngmt.

7:45 BOARD OF PARISH EDUCATION

Rally Day for the Sunday School was held August 28^th and went well.

There is still a need for Sunday School teachers and substitutes with the goal to have more than one teacher for each class allowing rotation of teachers and it will give them the ability to attend adult class.

7:46 ACCOUNTS AND AID COMMITTEE *No report

7:47 LUTHERAN HIGH

With the change of the Lutheran High Constitution adding another level of Church membership, one LCMS church is coming on board with 2 more considering.

There will be a work day at Lutheran High this Saturday from 8am-12pm and everyone is encouraged to attend.

7:50 LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES (Concordia Village)

All of the patio homes are filled. The care center is still expected to be open in January, 2012. They will open one wing at a time and open others when full. There are 4 wings.

They are considering building 3 or 4 more patio homes after the Care Center is completed which would fill the remaining physical space at the property.

The new Chaplain will be installed Sunday, October 2nd at 4:00pm

7:52 OLD BUSINESS

Consideration of revised budget to be considered in New Business.

8:20 NEW BUSINESS

Official acts of transfer in & Out and Baptisms were reported, acted on and recorded

Motion was made to replace the phone system using private donations and the Olive H. fund. Motion Passed.

Bob M. was appointed as Lay Delegate to the District Convention and Circuit Forums coming up in 2012.

The 2011-2012 Church & School budget was discussed and will be voted on at a special Voter’s Meeting to be held October 11^th at 7pm due to a technicality.

As per recommendation from Council, the revised Pre-School budget as presented was approved by the Voters.

It was suggested that "unofficial meeting minutes" from Voters be provided to the congregation as soon as possible following the Voters’ Meetings. .

It was moved, seconded, and passed to adjourn at 8:53. Closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully submitted

Curtis J. S., Secretary

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LWML - Ladies please join us for our next Meeting on Thursday, October 20 6:30 to wrap packets of candies with our contact information and a Gospel message enclosed.

CID-LWML Fall Retreat: "You are Treasured" to be held at Camp CILCA October 21-22, 2011. Join us all weekend or Saturday Only. Early Registration fees are $45 to be postmarked 10/8/11 and late Registration is $60. The Saturday only fee is $35. Registration forms are available in the office.

Ladies Aid Ladies, please join us for our regular monthly meeting at 1pm on Tuesday, October 18, 2011.

The Love Shop - is set up in December each year for the school children to be able to shop inexpensively for their friends and families. They always get really excited about buying their gifts for their loved ones and having it be a secret. Now is the time to start making or buying for the sale. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated. (No Santa items please.) Donated items may be left on the table in the overflow. Please attach a note saying that it is for the Love Shop. Please bring any donations by Monday November, 21st.

Quilt Material - The Ladies Aid is still accepting your clean, good condition, unwanted sheets, blankets, bedspreads and material to be used in the making of their "Ugly Quilts." Thank you for your donations of materials for the quilts

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The Office

Just a reminder from our handbook:

What does Concordia Expect of its Parents? As a Christian Parent who is interested in his/her child’s spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, aesthetic, moral and social growth, you as a parent will want to: (page 4 of the student handbook)

Attend faithfully the entire year, the regularly scheduled worship services, thereby

living a Christian example for you child to follow. In fact, both members and

non-members are expected to attend no less than two services per month at ours,

or your own church. Our services are at 5:30pm on Saturday and 10:00am on

Sunday. And of course our Sunday School is at 9:00am every Sunday.

2. Regularly attend the PTL Meetings to become better informed as to what your children are being taught and how you can further participate in your child’s

education.

3. Offer suggestions and concerns regarding any improvement.

4. Support your child’s teacher at home recognizing the teacher as God’s

representative.

5. Be prompt and consistent in getting your child to school on a timely and regular basis.

6. Pursue opportunities to offer your services for the school.

7. Sign the agreement on the Master Record form stating your compliance with the

objectives stated above.

8. Live in peace and concord with other families

9. Provide a moral Christian environment for your child in the family setting.

10. Be good stewards and pay all fees and tuition on time.

"Train up a child in the way he should go;

and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

Proverbs 22:6

Anytime you have a question please do not hesitate to call the office.

-Thank you, Sharon & Lora

Discipleship Report for August 28^th – September 25^th, 2011

Date Worship Gen. Fund Receipts

September 4^th 64 + 114 = 178 $ 10,561.28

September 11^th 61 + 146 = 207 $ 6,261.80

September 18^th 68 + 106 = 174 $ 9,550.68

September 25^th 51 + 134 = 185 $ 5,618.83

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To my Concordia Lutheran Church Family

It will only be a couple of months and church envelopes will be here and be ready to be distributed. If you do not have church envelopes assigned to you, please call so that I can get you a box for 2012. On the other hand, if you keep getting envelopes assigned to you but do not use the envelopes; please contact me in the church office so that I can take care of it for you. The only way to track your church giving is by your envelope number or by name if a loose check is put in the plate. All names and envelope numbers are kept confidential and in January a year end statement will be given to you for your taxes.

FYI: The envelopes in 2012 will look a little different. We have ordered a different box set to save a little money. Also, based on the number of boxes that get assigned each year, we have ordered a few less boxes. So, if you have a higher numbered box you will be assigned a new smaller number.

If you have any questions, or need assistance in this way, please call me at church 529-3307.

Thank you, Lora B.

Financial Secretary for Concordia Lutheran Church

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10 Tables are missing - please return them ASAP.

Please, before you borrow a chair or a table,

please check with the Board of Property Management.

You can call Vic M. A sign out sheet will be posted. Thank you for your cooperation.

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The Art Outreach Program is looking for volunteers. The program presents different artists and art styles to each classroom. All information is provided and the program takes one hour per month. We need volunteers for each classroom and also a coordinator for the program. The coordinator picks up and returns materials to the Art Association and coordinated volunteers. For more information, contact either Lisa L. or Mrs. Bandelow.

The current School Yearbook coordinator will be retiring at the end of this school year. Responsibilities include taking pictures at school events, team photos, layout and design and working with the printer. If you are interested in taking on this very fun project, you are invited to help with this year’s yearbook to get a first-hand look at how we put the yearbook together. For more information, please contact Lisa L.

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Everyone is invited to the PTL wiener roast on

October 2nd from 4-7pm at Camp CILCA! The PTL will provide

table service, drinks, hot dogs and buns, please bring a dish to

share. There will be hay rack wagon rides and fellowship.

Hope to see everyone there!

The Fall Festival will be October 29^th from 10-2! Come and join us

in the fun and fellowship. There will be games, crafts and

a silent auction! Bring along a friend! We will be renting tables

to vendors for $15 per table for the duration of the festival.

For more information, please contact Cindy L.

Also, please keep asking for donations for our silent auction.

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year.

We are in need of volunteers to work the girls’ home volleyball games. The signup sheet is located by the concession stand. Come out and support our sports teams when you can!

All School Skating Party is scheduled for Tuesday,

October 18^th from 6pm to 8pm. The event is free.

A Free Will Donation will be accepted – please look

for the donation basket at the event.

Come and join us in the FUN, FUN, FUN, FUN….

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OCTOBER
BIRTHDAYS

01: Michael B.
Helen G.
02: Tyler D., Linda S.
07: David G.
08: Pamela B.,
Kevin B. Jr.
09: Pauline H., Angela S.
10: Robert P.
13: Amy M., Lucas Stevens
14: Mark W.
15: Lucas B.
16: Autumn B., Emily D.
17: Forrey(Cordell) C.
Frederick L.,
18: Jason M.
19: Allie C.
20: Anna R.
24: Kaitlin A.
26: Jeremy B.
27: Valarie R., Ralph W. Jr.
28: DeAnn H.
31: Charlyne K.,

OCTOBER
ANNIVERSARIES
02: Mark & Mindy W.
03: Jacinta & David G. Jr.
05: Robert & Amy M.
07: Bernard & Adeline D.
16: Thomas & Marla D.
24: Susan & Roger N.
25: Alfred & Wilma D.
Curt & Connie S.
30: Chris & Jamie W.

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LUTHERAN HIGH NEWS

The Lutheran High School Website is: WWW.lutheranhs.pvt.k12.il.us

From the ledger: September 1, 2011

Good Deeds – is an attempt to identify students who have been observed assisting others or the school. Among those so noted was Concordia member – Kyle D.

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Whiteboards - were installed in classrooms on Saturday, August 27^{th -}thanks to several helpful volunteers. One of the volunteers who helped with the installation was Concordia member, Corey W.

From the ledger: September 15, 2011

Good Deeds – is and attempt to identify students who have been observed assisting others or the school. Among those so noted was Concordia member – Tyler B. & Drake H.

Return of Shoppers Blessings: Every Friday during the school year, DeAnn H. comes to Concordia between 8:15-8:30am bringing with her "Shopper’s Blessings". Shoppers Blessings is a way for you to shop and buy the things you normally would already buy and in the process, send a little money to Lutheran High. As an added bonus, you can earn money that is set aside for your child to attend Lu-Hi in the future. This is a great opportunity for those who will be sending their students to Lu-Hi in a couple of years. For more information, come and check it out for yourself.

The Lutheran High School Drama Department presents:

Death by Chocolate

Show times are: Friday, Oct.28^th and Saturday, Oct. 29^th at 6pm. Cost is $10 per adult and $7 for students and seniors. This includes an Italian dinner featuring spaghetti, salad and bread. For reservations, call the school office at 546-6363 ext. 110.

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YOU ARE INVITED TO TEXAS ROADHOUSE! Tuesday, October 18^th from 4-10pm. Support Lutheran High School by presenting an invitation with you to Texas Roadhouse and 10% of your food purchases will be donated to the school. Invitations are available on the Narthex table.

New Horizons in the New Testament

On Saturday, October 22nd, Dr. Paul Maier will present a seminar entitled: New Horizons in the New Testament. Dr. Maier is a professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University; he is one of the country’s leading authorities on the biblical world and a widely acclaimed author and speaker. His seminars add fresh dimension of the Scriptures, illuminating them with important evidence from archeology and secular history. The seminar will be held at Lutheran High School 3500 W. Washington in Springfield. Doors open at 9am for coffee and rolls with the seminar starting at 9:30am and ending at 3:30pm. Cost, which includes lunch, is $15/person and $25/couple for early registration by Friday, October 7th and $20/person or $30/couple October 8th and after.

For reservations, call 546-6363.

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LUTHERAN COMMUNITY NEWS

Growing in Christ XIII - A Lutheran Retreat for Older Adults: to be held Wednesday & Thursday, October 19-20, 2011 to be held at Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton, Illinois. This retreat is sponsored by Older Adult Ministry Southern Illinois District, LCMS & Lutheran Senior Services "Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest". The speaker for this event is Dr. Paul Maier. The theme is "Growing in Christ" based on Hebrews 12: 1-2. Registration is $90 and forms for the retreat are due October 12th. Registration forms and itinerary are available in the office. Rooms can be reserved at Pere Marquette 618-786-2331. Let them know you are there for the Lutheran Retreat for Older Adults. *If you are unable to attend the retreat, but would like to get a taste of it a little closer to home, Dr Maier will be at Lutheran high on Saturday, October 22^nd. He will be presenting 4 of his topics between 9am at 3pm with time outs in between and a box lunch to boot. Dr. Maier is being brought to Springfield by the Foundation for Excellence. For more information on this please call Lutheran High School.

Memorial’s Festival of Trees is looking for volunteers! This event takes place at the Orr Building on the State Fairgrounds, November 19-27. Volunteers are needed for everything from taking tickets, to decorating cookies, to helping kids with craft projects. They have jobs for everyone. They even have sitting only jobs to do. Volunteers receive a commemorative pin, snacks and will be invited to a special reception following the Festival. If you are interested in helping with this event, you can get a registration form from the office or you can register online at MemorialsFestivalofTrees.com.

Men’s Club 5th Annual Oktoberfest with Silent Auction: Join in an evening of fun, fellowship, and Oktoberfest food on October 22nd, 4 - 7 p.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2750 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield. The menu will include Brats, Frankfurters, Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage, Hot German Potato Salad, Potato Pancakes, Apple Crisp and Hot Apple Cider. A free will donation will be taken.

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A: Acolyte O: Organist E: Elder C: Altar Guild Serving for October are:
Saturday	Sunday	Midweek
1st A: O: Sally C. E: Mark L. C: ----------------	2nd A: Robby M. O: Amy R. E: Bill S. & Buddy N. C: Vicki J.
8th A: Gary R. O: Sally C. E: Mark S. C: Jeannine M.	9th A: O: Amy R. E: Jeff L. C: -------------------
15th A: O: Sally C. E: Mark S. & Mark L. C: -----------------	16th A: Kaitlyn W. O: Sarah R. E: Bob M. & Jeff L. C: Mary S.
22nd A: Gary R. O: Sally C. E: Mark L. & Mark S. C: Pam W.	23rd A: O: Sarah R. E: Bill S. C: -----------------
29th A: O: Sally C. E: Mark S. C: Lora B.	30th A: Kaitlyn W. O: Amy R. E: Buddy N. & Bob M. C: Lora B.