The Charger
November 21, 2008


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November 21, 2008

Thanksgiving is almost here, but that may not always make us feel very thankful. Sometimes, it may seem that we just do not have many things for which to be thankful. The high prices, our permissive society, the wars, our slumping economy and family problems can really make us feel pessimistic, certainly not thankful. 

God has an answer in the form of His Son, Jesus. Christ beat Satan on the cross and although we still suffer the effects of sin, we have the final victory through Christ. Knowing Heaven is our home, makes it much easier for us while we are still on earth as we live in the certain hope of our salvation. So we should be like Paul when he wrote, “rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (I Thessalonians 5:16-18).

God bless you all as we enter this holiday season. May you truly have the joy of His salvation. 

-Dan Henschen



BIBLE BOWL RESULTS!


1st - 5th grade team: Allysa R., Nick L., Gary R., Sam N.

1st- 7th grade team: Jordan B., Kyle D., Josh H.

2nd - 8th grade team: Dani N., Deborah W., Jared K., Aaron B.

And in the middle of the pack were the:
6th grade team: Mary W., Michelle H., Hanna W.

Congratulations to all who participated!!!


**Reminder to all parents: Orders are due by Monday, November 24th for the Concordia Spirit-Wear School Apparel Sale. Please fill out the order form and turn it in with your checks payable to Concordia PTL. If you have any questions please contact Vonda W.

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:pm, the movie starts at 6:30pm. If you have any questions, please contact Vonda W.


LOVE SHOP
The Love Shop is fast approaching. The Love Shop is set up 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 inexpensive items 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 and all donations by Monday, Nov. 24,2008. 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.

Attention High School Band parents: Each band student should bring in 6 dozen homemade cookies or candies to Mr. Schorfheide by Dec. 4th or to the Lutheran High School by Dec. 5th. If there are any questions please contact Mr.Schorfheide at 546-6363 ext. 143.


SECOND ANNUAL MADRIGAL DINNER
The second annual madrigal dinner will be held at St.John’s Lutheran church in Chatham on November 21st & 22nd at 6:30pm. The menu is as follows: ham, cheese potatoes, green beans, salad, roll, drink and dessert. The cost is $15.00 for adults and $7.00 for children 12 and under. For reserved seating call 546-6363 ext. 110.


VETERAN’S DAY CELEBRATION
We would like to thank everyone who participated with and attended the all Concordia School and Church families Veteran’s Day celebration. Those who attended enjoyed patriotic music, prayers and readings by our school children as well as refreshments compliments of the PTL. We also received a visit from the National Guard’s Patriotic Hum-V! This event was a great success!

EARLY CHILDHOOD CHRISTMAS SERVICE
Everyone is invited to attend an enjoyable Christmas service entitled “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.


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 helpers listen to a group of 3-4 children take turns reading the assigned story of the day. Everyone is 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 donations. If you can help with any of these things please bring them into the school office. 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
Kindergarten: 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, Clorox wipes
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: 
PLEASE! IF you use the basement kitchen wash up your dishes and clean up the area. Thank you! Thank you!


We have created a new form to fill out for information you want put into the Charger or into the Cares for church. These forms are located in the Narthex, on the bulletin boards as well as in the former box for articles for the Charger. You can also get a copy of the form from Sharon or Lora in the office. We would like to have everyone use these forms in order to better understand the information you are giving 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 Sharon or Lora in 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

Mark Your Calendar

11/21 4:30pm Chili Supper and cook-off at the church
     5:00-8:00pm Boys & Girls Basketball jamboree at Concordia
11/22 5:30pm Please join us for church service
11/23 9:00am Please join us for Sunday school
     10:00am Please join us for church service (pk-2 sing)
     4:00pm Coupon sharing meeting
11/24 3:30-5:30pm Girls’ JV & V basketball practice
     5:30-7:30pm Boys’ JV & V basketball practice
11/26 1:00pm Early school dismissal 
     7:00pm Please join us for Thanksgiving Eve service
11/27 NO SCHOOL! - Happy Thanksgiving 
11/28 NO SCHOOL! - Happy Thanksgiving 
11/29 5:30pm Please join us for church service
11/30 9:00am Please join us for Sunday school
     10:00am Please join us for church service
12/01 3:30-5:30pm Girls’ JV & V basketball practice
     5:30-7:30pm Boys’ JV & V basketball practice
12/02 6:00pm Girls’ JV & V basketball game at Our Saviors
12/03 5:30pm Please join us for a meal at the church served by the ladies aide
     7:00pm Please join us for Advent service
12/04 6:00pm Boys’ JV & V basketball game at Our Saviors
     6:00pm Girls’ JV & V basketball game at Zion in Lincoln
12/05 9:15am Picture Retake Day !
12/05-12/07 TBA Girls’ V basketball tournament in Edwardsville 

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