The Charger
December 5, 2008


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December 05, 2008

The new church year has begun with the advent season. It’s a time to reflect on the Savior and His coming. Not only do we want to remember His birth in Bethlehem, but we can look forward to his second coming when He will take us home to Heaven. That is why it is a time of preparation, a time to prepare for His coming.

Preparing for Christmas can be all about the tree, the lights, the presents, our friends and our family. All of these things are great, but if we leave out the Lord in our Christmas preparation, Christmas can get to be very shallow. The worst part is that our children will know it.

This advent season, please take time with the Lord through prayer, worship, and reading His word and make sure that you include your children. That way our preparation will not only be on the outside, but also inside of our hearts. 

Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:13 

God bless all of you this advent season and may Christ be a big part of you and your children’s preparation. 

Dan Henschen


EARLY CHILDHOOD CHRISTMAS SERVICE
Everyone is invited to attend an enjoyable Christmas service titled “Christmas All Around”. Please come and hear the children tell of Christ’s birth. The service will be December 11th at 7:00pm in the Concordia Gymnasium. If you have any questions please contact Amy Morgan.

GRADES 1-8 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Please join us for the 1st through 8th grade Christmas program titled: “Away in a Manger”. The program will be held December 17th at 7:00pm.

Reminder: We have created a new form for you to fill out if you have information you want put into the Charger or into the Cares for church. These forms are located on the Narthex table, on the bulletin boards, the office and in the former Charger articles box. We would like for everyone to begin using these forms in order to better understand the information you are turning in to us for your event. Please fill them out as completely as you can and don’t forget your contact information in case we should have a question. When you have filled them out, please turn them in to the office. If we are away from the office please put them in the top tray on Lora’s desk across from Pastor’s office by the due dates listed at the top of the form. 
Thank you, Sharon & Lora

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
The PTL is sponsoring a family movie night on December 19th. Everyone from Concordia Lutheran School and Church are invited to join in a night of great family fun. The movie will be free of charge and we will be serving free popcorn as well. Other concession items will be for sale and we would like to encourage everyone to bring a holiday treat to share. The movie title has not yet been announced but it will be held in the Concordia Gymnasium. Doors open at 6:00pm, the movie starts at 6:30pm. If you have any questions, please contact Vonda W.

LOVE SHOP
Thank you to all who donated to make the Love Shop a great success. Items left over from the love shop will be available in the church basement for purchase December 6th and 7th following church services. Please feel free to come and see what we have left.
Thank you, The Ladies Aide

LUTHERAN HIGH COOKIE WALK 
There will be homemade cookies and candies for sale in the Lutheran High School Cafeteria on Saturday, December 6th from 8:00am - 12:00pm. The cost is $6.00 per pound and all proceeds go to the Lutheran High School Music Department.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS FOR SALE
If you would like to purchase a poinsettia to decorate the church and then your home for the Christmas season, you may do so by placing an order form with your money in the box on the narthex table by December 14th. Forms can be obtained through the office or on the Narthex table. 
Thank you, The Ladies Aide

VOLUNTEERS/DONATIONS NEEDED
*A volunteer is needed to help in the 4-year old preschool class from 
11-11:30. If interested please contact Emily Weimer at the church 529-3309.

*Concordia is still in need of an additional reading helper in the 1st & 2nd grade classroom. The position involves coming to school from 9:30-10:30 am on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The helper will listen to a group of 3-4 children take turns reading the assigned story of the day. Both men and women are encouraged to volunteer and help. The more volunteers the smaller the groups. If you know anyone who would be interested, please contact Pam Billotte 529-3309.

*Our classrooms are in need of some donations. If you can help with any of these things please contact the teachers or the school office and let us know. Your help would be greatly appreciated. The needed items are:

Extended Care: any theme craft supplies, Nerf balls, Frisbees, Play dough and supplies
Preschool: old magazines (especially those with pictures of food)
Pre K: plastic coffee containers, empty and clean pudding/Jell-O/land-o-lakes butter 
containers (oblong shape), mittens and gloves (don’t have to match), old pants 
(size 4/5), socks and underwear (boys and girls), plastic store bags, Halloween 
costumes make great dress-up clothes, brown paper lunch bags
1st & 2nd : Clorox wipes
3rd & 4th: baby jars (clean and empty), old towels
5th & 6th: 17 sets of fine line Crayola markers,
Computer Lab: 12 mouse pads

*Concordia Church is in need of a microwave. If anyone has one they could donate please contact Vic M.

PLEASE NOTE: IF you use the basement kitchen: 
wash up your dishes and clean up the area. Thank you! Thank you!

Mark Your Calendar With Concordia Lutheran School Events

12/05-12/07 TBA Girls’ V basketball tournament in Edwardsville
12/06 5:30pm Please join us for church service
12/07 9:00am Please join us for Sunday School
     10:00am Please join us for church service
12/08 3:30-5:30pm Girls’ JV & V basketball practice
     5:30-6:30 Cheerleading Practice
     5:30-7:30pm Boys’ JV & V basketball practice
12/09 6:00pm Girls’ JV & V basketball game at Trinity
12/10 5:30pm Please join us for a meal at the church by the Youth
     7:00pm Please join us for Advent service
12/11 5:45pm Cheerleaders need to be at Trinity for BB game 
     6:00pm Boys’ JV & V basketball game at Trinity
     7:00pm Early childhood Christmas program
12/13 5:30pm Please join us for church service
12/14 9:00am Please join us for Sunday School
     10:00am Please join us for church service
12/15 5:30-7:30pm Boys’ JV & V basketball practice
12/17 7:00pm 1st-8th grade Christmas program
12/18 3:30-5:30pm Girls’ JV & V basketball practice
     5:30-7:30pm Boys’ JV & V basketball practice
12/19 6:30pm Family Movie Night (Doors open at 6:00)

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CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Est. 1931

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