Growing in Grace and Knowledge
2 Peter 3:18
The Charger
October 3, 2003
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PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING: As we watch our children "grow in grace and knowledge", I am reminded of my garden. Sometimes the plants grow vigorously, and other times, they are stressed so their growth is slowed or stopped all together. That is just like our children where their physical growth is varied all through childhood, but it is the same for their spiritual growth. Take time to watch your child’s spiritual growth and help them to grow with family devotions, prayer, and regular worship. We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love everyone of you has for each other is increasing. 2 Thessalonians 1:3
Take time to talk to your child about mid term reports. Your interest in their education gives them reason to be interested themselves.
Remember the Camp CILCA Wiener Roast on October 4 sponsored by the P.T.L. Have some great family fun.
The teachers thank God always for the opportunity to teach your children. God bless you all.
Dan Henschen
WORSHIP ETIQUETTE: Our church has stated proper etiquette for worshipers as follows: "We ask that the congregation limit unnecessary movement and talking during our worship services in order not to distract from the worship experience of others. Drinks and restroom visits should be taken care of before worship begins. Should it become necessary for a child to leave during the worship service, we ask that an adult accompany their child and exit through the glass doors at the back of the church. Children, all ages through high school, should not leave the sanctuary by themselves during the worship service. If your child is having a bad day or having difficulty being still, please take them to the narthex or basement until they are quieted and then return. If a parent near you is having trouble with a child, please offer your assistance. We praise God that God has perfected His praise in children. He invites children to come to Him, that children are the greatest in the Kingdom of God and that children may learn to sit quietly and participate in worship when they are encouraged to do so. Thank you."
SCHOOL PICTURES: School pictures will be taken on Tuesday, October 14, and again on Monday, October 20. Watch for packet information later!
WIENER ROAST AND HAYRIDE: When: October 4
Where: Camp CILCA
Time: 4:00-7:00
Bring hot dogs, buns and a finger food to share and come out for an enjoyable time of fellowship!
PTL FALL FESTIVAL AND SILENT AUCTION: Don’t forget to save Saturday, November 1, to come and enjoy the fall festival at Concordia. This annual PTL event is fun for everyone. As the children play the games, the parents and children bid on items in the silent auction. The hours are 10:00 till 2:00 with games, food, and fun for all! Help is needed to make our Fall Festival a success. One of our major fundraisers is our Silent Auction. Please contact local businesses for donations. There is a folder in the school hallway with letters for businesses when you contact them.
NO SCHOOL: There will be no school on Thursday and Friday, October 9 & 10, in order for the teachers to attend the CID Lutheran Teachers’ Conference at Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Bloomington, IL. There WILL be school on the following Monday, October 13, Columbus Day.
SPELLING BEE: Concordia will have its annual spelling bee on Friday, October 24. Our school spelling bee fulfills a 2 fold purpose. All children in grades 2-8 participate thereby allowing everyone an opportunity to participate in a spelling bee giving God the praise and glory for minds that can learn and spell. The second purpose is to choose our representatives from grades 3-8 who will participate in the area-wide Lutheran schools spelling bee at Lutheran High School in January. By having our spelling bee now, the ones chosen to go to Lutheran High will have sufficient time to study the word lists.
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWS: Today, October 3, and Friday, October 17, are 2 p.m. dismissal days for faculty meetings. Lutheran High will not have school on October 13 for Columbus Day. There will be testing on October 14 and an half day on October 15.
PARENT -TEACHER CONFERENCES: The first quarter ends on October 31. Report Cards will be issued on Wednesday, November 5. Conferences will be scheduled for parents to meet with the teachers on Thursday, November 6, and Friday, November 7. Watch for a note asking you to sign up for a specific time for conferences closer to the end of October.
DRESS CODE REMINDER: Shorts may not be worn again until next May. Thank you for your cooperation this fall with the dress code. We appreciate your help!
THANK YOU: Thanks to our PTL for sponsoring the skating party at Skateland South on September 18. It was good for our school families to get to know each other and enjoy a family activity. Don’t forget to come on out to Camp CILCA tomorrow, October 4, for the annual PTL Wiener Roast from 4:00 until 7:00.
ELECTRONIC CHARGER UPDATE: We continue to work with Fred Loehrl. He is putting The Charger on the church website. When all is set up and operational, we will send those who submitted an e-mail address an e-mail when The Charger is available. The e-mail will have the link to the website. A click on that address will take you to the website and The Charger.
SPECIAL THANKS: Special thanks to Gordon S. Tom M., Rhon H., and Flame (Gary) L. for all their help this summer with the basketball camp. Not only did the kids learn some new things-I did as well.
Thanks again, and God bless. Jeff
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Calendar:
10/4 4:00-7:00 PTL Wiener Roast at Camp CILCA
10/7 6:00 JV & V Volleyball vs. Mt. Pulaski at Concordia
10/8 4:00 Cross Country hosted by Our Savior at Jefferson Park
10/9 No School - CID Teachers Conference at Bloomington
10/10 No School - CID Teachers Conference at Bloomington
10/14 School Pictures
4:00 Flag Football vs. New Berlin at Kiwanis Park
6:00 JV & V Volleyball vs. New Berlin at Concordia
10/15 4:00 Cross Country hosted by LHS at LHS
10/16 9:00 Vision and Hearing Testing
5:15-6:00 P.T.L. Meeting
10/17 1:00 Early Dismissal for faculty workshop
10/17-18 TBA Immanuel JV Volleyball Tourney at Immanuel
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Quotable Quotes:
A Party
I’m having a party at my Father’s house, and you are all invited!
DIRECTION’S TO OUR FATHER’S HOUSE
Make a Right onto "Believeth Blvd."
Keep Straight and go through the Green Light, which is Jesus Christ.
From there, you must turn onto the "Bridge of Faith," which is over troubled water.
When you get off the bridge, make a Right turn and Keep Straight.
You are on the "King’s Highway" - Heaven-bound.
Keep going for three miles: One for the Father, One for the Son, and One for the Holy Ghost.
Then exit off onto "Grace Blvd."
From there, make a Right turn on "Gospel Lane."
Keep Straight and then make another Right on "Prayer Road."
As you go on your way, Yield Not to the traffic on "Temptation Ave."
Also, avoid SIN STREET because it is a DEAD END.
Pass up "Envy Drive," and "Hate Avenue."
Also, pass "Hypocrisy Street," "Gossiping Lane," and "Backbiting Blvd."
However, you have to go down "Long-Suffering Lane," "Persecution Blvd.," and "Trials and Tribulations Ave."
But that’s all right, because VICTORY Street is straight ahead!
AMEN!!!
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