The Charger
Arpil 2, 2004


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ASSISTANT PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING: He has Risen!! What beautiful words to a Christian’s ears. As Easter approaches, we are again reminded of the tremendous sacrifice our Lord paid for you and for me. He paid that price for just such a moment as this. We have the beautiful assurance of life eternal with our Lord and Savior. We have the words of comfort that our sins are forgiven. We have the comfort of a powerful God loving us enough to be at our sides throughout the trials and temptations in our lives this side of heaven. What more can a child of God ask? We have it all, don’t we! Please help us help your child experience these Christian realities as you prepare for the most joyous of holidays in the church year. Talk to your child about Easter. Read the accounts from the Gospels with them. Make your Easter celebration a celebration of our Lord’s resurrection in the fullest sense.
            HE HAS RISEN! HE HAS RISEN INDEED!                                                             Pam Billotte

NEXT CHARGER: Due to the East vacation, the next Charger will not be coming home until Friday, May 7. This Charger contains the calendar up through May . Please keep this for reference for those calendar dates.

SPRING ACTIVITY: Coming Soon— The All School Spring Event is scheduled for Friday, May 7! Watch for more details about this fun-filled day of reading activities.

CONFIRMATION QUESTIONING: Our 8th graders will have their Confirmation Questioning on Wednesday, April 21, at 7:00 PM. Their families, friends, and the Concordia congregation are invited to attend and hear their profession of faith. Confirmation will be Sunday, April 25.

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT FORMS: The Illinois Transportation Reimbursement forms are located in the church office. Parents may come in anytime during office hours to fill out the form. These forms must be filled out in the office and cannot be sent home. Please remember, you need to know the number of miles from home to school one way and the social security number of the person filling out the form. If you have any questions, you can call the office. Please come in and fill out your forms by May 28.

LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL GARAGE SALE: Are you starting your spring cleaning? Make sure you save those “treasures” for the 6th Annual Lutheran High School Garage Sale!

    When: Friday, June 18, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
               Saturday, June 19, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Where: Concordia Gymnasium

Items may be dropped off at Concordia after May 21st.

Questions? Call Patty Henschen & Kathy Smith at 529-3309 (Day) or Kathy, 529-6502, & Patty, 529-7347, at home.

2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR: Click HERE to view next year’s school calendar. Please refer to this for any dates you may need to know concerning next school year.

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Calendar
4/4                       Palm Sunday
                           Daylight Savings Time begins
          10:45         Grades 1-4 sing as a choir in the late service
4/8                      Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00 with communion
4/9                       No School
4/9-4/16               Easter vacation. School resumes on Monday, April 19
4/9       7:00         Good Friday Service
4/11                     Easter Sunday
            6:30          Sunrise Service
            7:30         Easter Breakfast served between the Sunrise and Early Service
            8:15         Early Church
            9:30         Easter Breakfast served between Early Church and Late Church
          10:45         Late Church
4/15     3:30        Track Meet hosted by the GSLAA at IC, Jacksonville
4/19                     School Resumes
4/21     7:00        Confirmation Questioning
4/23                     Mid-Quarter ends
4/24    10:00        Math Bowl at LHS
4/25    10:45        Confirmation with Grades 5-8 singing as the choir
4/26-5/2               Achievement Tests
4/28                     Mid-Quarter Reports go home
4/30      3:30        Track Meet hosted by GSLAA at LHS
5/2      10:45        K-4 sing as the choir
5/3        9:00         CID Track Meet at Bloomington
5/7                       Spring Activity
            1:00         Early Dismissal for Teacher Workshop
5/9       8:15         Grades 5-8 sing as the choir
5/10     9:00        Track Meet Hosted by LSA at Decatur
5/17     9:00        State Track Meet at River Forest
5/18                     State Track Meet at River Forest

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QUOTABLE QUOTES

Modern technology allows us to enjoy our families and friends through the use of our computers. In that context please enjoy this poem called “BLESSINGS.”

Dear Lord:
Every single evening
As I’m lying here in bed,
This tiny little prayer
Keeps running through my head.

God bless all my family
Wherever they may be.
Keep them warm and safe from harm
For they’re so close to me.

And God, there is one more thing
I wish that you could do.
Hope you don’t mind me asking.
Bless my computer too.

Now I know that’s not normal
to bless a mother board,
But listen just a second
While I explain to you, “My Lord.”

You see, that little metal box
Holds more than odds and ends.
Inside those small compartments
Rest so many of my FRIENDS.

I know so much about them
By the kindness that they give,
And this little scrap of metal
Takes me in to where they live.

By faith is how I know them,
Much the same as you.
We share in what life brings us
And from that our friendship grew.

Please, take an extra minute,
From your duties up above,
To bless those in my address book
That's filled with so much love!

Wherever else this prayer may reach
To each and every friend,
Bless each e-mail Inbox
and the person who hits Send.

May our Lord bless us as we use modern technology to communicate His love to those who we reach via whatever means He gives us!

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CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Est. 1931

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