The Charger
February 6, 2009

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February 06, 2009

The state of Illinois has gone through many changes the last couple of weeks. We have a new Governor and a new President. Hopefully both of them are familiar with what our school theme emphasizes: Jesus gives me strength Psalm 105:4.

This is really a good time to talk to our children about politics and as parents we can also model good citizenship for our children. That no matter what our political beliefs, we need to pray for our elected representatives. 

God bless you all as we look forward to warmer weather and another chance to teach His Children.

Dan Henschen

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High School Youth Group
The high school youth group is selling Springfield area coupon books. The cost is $30.00. The high school youth will be available after services or you may purchase the coupon books in the church office. Get yours before we run out!
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Lutheran High Scholarships - A Reminder to all current Lutheran High students and Future Lutheran High students who will be enrolling in the 2009-2010 school year: PTL requires students who would like to receive the scholarship for the 2009-2010 school year to write letters requesting the scholarship and turn in to PTL by May 11, 2009.
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February Chapel Offerings:

The February chapel offerings are going to help our Bethesda Friends. We will help assist them with some of their needs.

**School Dismissal Due to Bad Weather—If it is necessary to close school due to severe weather, mechanical failure, or other emergencies the announcement will be made over local radio stations WMAY (970 AM), WTAX (1240 AM), and WDBR (103.7 FM). Please do not call the teachers! Concordia will align school closing with District 186 (except for early dismissals) due to bad weather or other emergencies that are not affecting Concordia.

When you are picking up your children early from school, you need to stop by the office and officially sign them out! 

Anytime you have a question please do not hesitate to call the office. -Thank you, Sharon & Lora

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Your Help Would Be Greatly Appreciated

*When cleaning out your old “Stuff”, Please think of Concordia. Our classrooms are in need of your donations. If you are trying to get rid of any of these things or are at the store and see any of these items on sale, 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, brown and white 
paper lunch bags
3rd & 4th: chess sets, striped or plain material in 3 yd pieces or larger, ribbon, plastic Easter eggs


****Thank you for all of the donations of items needed so far and for the volunteers who are giving their time!!!!!!
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Family Fun Fudge Night
Everyone is invited to celebrate God’s love for us at “Family Fun Fudge Night”. Concordia Preschool invites anyone with a young child to come and enjoy some “sweet” activities and learn more about our Christ-centered academic Preschool programs. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 from 4:30 pm until 6:30pm. 


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The Lutheran High School Music & Drama Dept. Presents:The Sound of Music
When: Friday, February 27th at 7:00pm - Saturday, February 28th at 7:00pm and
Sunday, March 1st at 2:00pm
Reserved seats: Adults $6.00 and Seniors & Students $4.00
Call 546-6363 ext.110 to reserve tickets


$$ Coupon Exchange $$$
The coupon exchange group meets every 3rd Sunday. Everyone is invited to gain lots of information regarding saving extra dollars at the checkout. So, start saving all of your coupons (phone book, newspaper, mail inserts, etc.) and bring all non expired coupons in a small shoe box so we can pass the boxes to each other. The February meeting will be Sunday February 15th at 4:00pm in the church overflow. If you have any questions, please call Pam W. or the church office.

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Schwans Fundraiser: 
The Schwan’s truckload fundraiser events begin this month. The first date is Friday February 27th from 2:30-5:30pm at the west end of the large parking lot. Books and order forms can be found on the narthex table. A percentage of the proceeds will go to Concordia Lutheran. Please come out and get great food products straight from the truck. 

Hope to see everyone there!!!! 
If you have any questions please contact 
Amy Morgan.
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Chess Club...
Chess Club will be meeting from 3:30-4:30 pm every Tuesday afternoon in Mrs. Smith’s classroom. Everyone is invited to come and play chess, teach others the game, or learn how to play. This is a great opportunity for adults to mentor out young students. We are also needing additional chess sets! - Hope to see you there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

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**Watch the State Journal Register for: future writings by the Concordia’s own 5th & 6th grade students! Our student’s writings may be found as part of “Kid Scoop,” which is published on Wednesday of each week. The following were printed on January 28th:

I cut a hole in the ice on a frozen lake and to my surprise, I saw a blue zebra. This zebra was extraordinary. It was swimming under water and didn’t look distressed. I think it was a new creature, a mixture of a walrus and a zebra. Its name was Blueberry. It said it was traveling to a secret underwater city called fruit land.

-Aubrey H. 
6th grade

I cut a hole in the ice on a frozen lake and to my surprise, I saw a whale. It was white and black and I think it was an orca whale. It smiled up at me with a big toothy grin. I wonder what I will find if I look in that hole again!

-Emily M. 
6th grade


Mark Your Calendar
With Concordia Lutheran Church and School Events

F-S: 02/06-07 TBA Girl’s JV BB Tourney at Concordia
Sat: 02/07 5:30pm Please join us for Church Service
Sun: 02/08 9:00am Please join us for Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
     10:00am Please join us for Church Service
Mon: 02/09 5:45pm Cheerleaders here for game
     6:00pm Boys JV&V BB game vs. St. John at Concordia
     7:00pm Girls JV&V BB game vs. St. John at Concordia
Tue: 02/10 3:30pm Chess Club in Mrs. Smith’s room
     6:00pm Boys JV&V BB game at Salem in Jacksonville
Wed: 02/11 8:45am Chapel
     3:30pm Girls JV&V BB Practice
     4:30pm Family Fun Fudge Night
     4:30pm Jr. Confirmation
Thu: 02/12 6:00pm Girls JV&V BB game vs. Salem at Concordia
F-S: 02/13-14 TBA Girls JV&V BB Tournament at Salem in Jacksonville
Sat: 02/14 5:30pm Please join us for Church Service
Sun: 02/15 9:00am Please join us for Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
     10:00am Please join us for Church Service
     4:00pm Coupon 101 Meeting
Mon: 02/16 NO SCHOOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tue: 02/17 3:30pm Chess Club
     6:00pm Boys JV&V BB Game vs. Vision Way at Taylorville
Wed: 02/18 8:45am Chapel
     3:30pm Girls JV&V BB Practice
     4:30pm Jr. Confirmation
Thu: 02/19 6:00pm Girls JV&V BB Game vs. St John New Berlin at Concordia
F-S: 02/20-22 TBA Boys JV BB Tournament at Trinity

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