Our theme for this year "In the beginning God created…" Genesis 1:1 reminds us again that we are His creation and He is our creator; therefore, God is certainly worthy of our honor and praise. One way to do this is by regular church attendance.

Concordia’s handbook asks all families to attend church at least twice a month, although, attending worship services should never be based on some rule or law. God has given us the opportunity to worship and to teach our children the importance of regular church attendance . Too many times, we think that going to Church is something we do for God and forget that it is what God does for us. He works forgiveness of sins, life and salvation in us and our children. With that understanding, we can attend Church with a real joy and an anticipation that our children will learn that same joy by our example. Then we can truly say with David, (I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord!" Psalm 122:1)

God bless you all and may we all take the time to worship this week.

*Reminder, everyone is invited to attend chapel at 8:45 am on Wednesdays with our children. The schedule for chapel leaders in the next few weeks is:

October 14 - Dan Henschen October 21 - Pastor Koschmann

October 28 - Lutheran High November 4 - Pastor Hennig

FYI: On October 7th Sharon had knee surgery done. She will be out for a few weeks. Lora will be in the office more full time hours while she is away and Diana Taylor will be helping Lora out some mornings as well.

Field Trip Driver Requirements from the Handbook: Drivers must be licensed, 21 years or older, have proof of current insurance and drivers license on file in the office, have seat belts for every passenger. Students 12 and under are not allowed in the front seat of a vehicle with front or side air bags, students 8 years or under must be in a car seat, unless they are over 80 pounds, siblings are not to be taken along without permission from the teacher and the adult/child ratio will vary according to grade levels and type of field trip.

We have several people who need to update their information with the office if they are going to drive this year. Several of your insurance cards and driver's licenses expired over the summer. If you are going to drive just please check in the office to see if your information is up to date. Anytime you have a question please do not hesitate to call the office. -Thank you, Sharon & Lora

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• Vonda Wiegand is now serving as our Preschool Director/Teacher
• Valerie GeRue is teaching in the 7^th & 8^th grade and also teaching computer classes
• Sandra V. will be serving as volunteer school librarian

The PTL Officers now are:

President – Heather S. Vice-President – Marla D.

Secretary – Amy M. Treasurer – Anna B.

We thank them for their service and pray God’s blessing on our staff, students and volunteers.

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PTL back to school skating party has been rescheduled!

Monday, October 26th from 6-8pm.

Thank you for all your patience while we tried to find a new date.

If you have any questions, call Heather S. or the church office.

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CONCORDIA LUTHERAN ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AND

SILENT AUCTION:

Saturday, October 17th from 10am-2pm. Please join us for games, cake walk, face painting, pumpkin decorating, baked goods, auction, food, fellowship and fun! We are asking for basket donations, baked goods (which are due October 16th), volunteers, and for the children to bring a small pumpkin to decorate for your home.

If you have any questions, please call Heather S. or the church office.

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Fall Festival Silent Auction Baskets:

Preschool: Baking/Cooking

Kindergarten: It’s a wrap (gift wrapping)

Grades 1-2: Kid’s Arts & Crafts

Grades 3-4: Stuffed Animals

Grades 5-6: Sports

Grades 7-8: Gift Cards