March Monthly Concordia Cares

Concordia Lutheran School
2300 Wilshire Road
Springfield, Illinois 62703

March 2008 Concordia Cares
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Pastor Hennig Message
Principal Henschen
Calendar
Scripture Lessons
Altar Guild Schedule
Acolyte Schedule
Organist Schedule
Parish News
Lutheran High School News
Lutheran Community News

The following is a listing of the scripture lessons for the Worship Services for the month of March-This list is provided so that you may have the opportunity to reflect on the scripture passages in preparation for the Worship Services.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
March 2, 2008
Isaiah 42:14-21 Psalm 142
Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41

FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
March 9, 2008
Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 116:1-9
Romans 8:1-11 John 11:1-45

PALM SUNDAY
March 16, 2008
Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 92
Philippians 2:5-11 Matthew 1-27

EASTER SUNDAY
March 23, 2008
Acts 10:34 Psalm 118:1-2,15-24
Colossians 3:1-4 Matthew 28:1-10

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ALTAR GUILD SCHEDULE
Mar. 2^nd Vicki J.
Mar. 8^th Jeannine M.
Mar. 16^th Mary S.
Mar. 20^th Jeannine M.
Mar. 22^nd Betty T.
Mar. 23^rd Jeannine M.
Mar. 30^th Jeannine M.

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ACOLYTE SCHEDULE
Mar. 1^st Seth K. Mar. 2^nd Nick S.
Mar. 5^th Angela H. Mar. 8^th Tiffany F.
Mar. 9^th Taylor R. Mar. 12^th Angela H.
Mar. 15^th Mar. 16^th Colin J.
Mar. 20^th Aaron B. Mar. 21^st Nick S.
Mar. 22^nd Josh S.
Mar. 23^rd 6:30 am Tiffany F.
10:00 pm Aaron B.
Mar. 29^th Josh S. Mar. 30^th Nick S.

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ORGANISTS
Mar. 1^st Amy R. Mar. 2^nd Amy R.
Mar. 5^th Sally C. Mar. 8^th Sally C.
Mar. 9^th Sally C. Mar. 12^th Lisa K.
Mar. 15^th Amy R. Mar. 16^th Amy R.
Mar. 20^th Amy R. Mar. 21^st Sally C.
Mar. 22^nd Sally C.
Mar. 23^rd 6:30 am Amy R.
10:00 pm Amy R.
Mar. 29^th Amy R. Mar. 30^th Amy R.

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PARISH NEWS

Schedule for Holy Week:
Maundy Thursday – March 20^th –
7:00 pm Communion Service
Good Friday – March 21^st7:00 pm Divine Service
Easter Sunday – March 23^rd –
6:30 pm - Sunrise Service with Holy Communion
10:00 am - Holy Communion Service

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Discipleship Report for February 2008
Date / Worship / Gen. Fund Receipts
Feb. 3^rd / 61 + 155 = 216 / $ 10,920.01
Feb. 10^th / 60 + 112 = 172 / $ 9,763.90
Feb. 17^th / 80 + 112 = 192 / $ 11,317.31
Feb. 24^th / 80 + 183 = 263 / $ 4,988.50
(The weekly budget need is $ 10,175.49)

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LADIES AID—will hold their March meeting in the church basement at 1:00 pm on March 18^th. Please join us as we serve the Lord with gladness. The Ladies Aid Group is in need of your clean, good condition unwanted sheets, blankets, mattress pads, table cloths, bedspreads, robes and other usable materials to be used in the making of our " Ugly Quilts" project. Please bring the items to the church office or call Rosie T. Your help is appreciated.

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From The Music Director

What is your favorite Lenten hymn? Year after year we take the 40 days of Lent to reflect upon our Lord’s suffering and death and we sing the hymns in the "Lent" section of the hymnal. While these hymns may not seem to "pop" up on your favorite hymns list, I imagine that each year during Lent and Holy Week the words of these familiar hymns remind you once again of Jesus’ love for sinners like you and me – love that sent Him to a cross.

My favorite Lenten hymn is "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." I love the words and the tune. Rarely can I sing it without getting a little emotional thinking about what Jesus suffered for me. Who am I, to think that I could boast about anything "I" do, for Jesus has truly done it ALL for me!

1) When I survey the wondrous cross

On which the prince of Glory died,

My richest gain I count but loss

And pour contempt on all my pride

2) Forbid it Lord, that I should boast

Save in the death of Christ, my God;

All the vain things that charm me most,

I sacrifice them to His blood.

3) See from His head, His hands, His feet

Sorrow and love flow mingled down!

Did e’er such love and sorrow meet

Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

4) Were the whole relm of nature mine,

That were a tribute far too small;

Love so amazing, so divine,

Demands my soul, my life, my all!

Take time to attend services during Holy Week, to hear God’s Word of love and forgiveness through Jesus’ death and resurrection, and to sing the Lenten hymns, for it really is a "Wondrous Cross" on a "Good Friday" that is worth boasting about!

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P.S. This reminds me of a B.C. comic strip by Johnny Hart a few years ago, which I have on our refrigerator. I’d like to share its message with you: (Picture two "cave men" sitting on a hill with the following dialogue.)

MAN 1: "I hate the term ‘Good Friday!"

MAN 2: "Why?"

MAN 1: "My Lord was hanged on a tree that day."

MAN 2: "If you were going to be hanged on that day & He volunteered to take your place would you feel?"

MAN 1: "Good."

MAN 2: "Have a nice day."

NEWS FROM THE ALL-DAY PRESCHOOL

The children are currently working on their names, recognizing numbers, and colors. We have welcomed a few new children this year. We also had a nice Valentines Day party with the kids and many thanks to the parents who made this a success. We are planning a field trip the first week of March with the older children to Lincoln Memorial Gardens.

We still have openings so if you know of someone interested in a Christian Preschool experience for their child please have them call the office at 529-3309. Please keep the preschool children and the staff in your prayers.

Kim Bain

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LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK

Lutheran Schools Week is March 2^nd through March 8^th. We thank God for the continued blessings He showers upon our School & Preschool ministries. Several special activities are being planned. We hope you can join us as we celebrate. (See the insert for more details).

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PTL NEWS – Join us for:

Spaghetti Dinner from 11:30 - 2 pm on Sunday March 2^nd (see insert for details)

The Monthly PTL Meeting March 3^rd at 5:45 pm

CHAPEL NEWS – The February school Chapel offerings will go to Camp CILCA. If you would like to make a gift you may put your gift in an envelope and mark it March Chapel Offering and send it to the church office or drop it in the offering plate.

MISSING SOMETHING? --Several articles are in the lost and found basket on the table in the narthex. Please look through and retrieve any of the items you may have lost. If you have school age children who may have mislaid items please check the large box located across from the principal’s office. It is overflowing with unclaimed articles.

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MARCH BIRTHDAYS
01 Tyler B.
02 Michael H.
05 Dora A., Jaylee B., Shirley E.
06 Greg L., Oscar M.
09 Kyle P.
10 Sharon C.
11 Meah A., Nicholas B., Karen C., Loren C., Madisyn R.
14 Jake M.
15 Quincy C., Taylor R.
16 Drake H.
17 Sandra V.
18 Kurt G., Ashley H.
19 Jason B., Kaitlyn W.
21 Sharon G., Malynda O., Matthew S.
22 Jerome M.
23 Gerald D.
25 Mary B., Shirley R.
26 Jaclyn P.
27 Tracy M.
29 Patricia T.
30 Nicholas L., John M.
31 Hunter B., Sue E., Deb P.

MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
12 Mark & Karen L.
20 David & Kimberly B.
Michael & Lora B.
21 Jay & DeAnn H.
27 Richard & Elnora T.

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LISTED IN THE LUTHERAN HIGH LEDGER

LISTED IN THE "LEDGER" February 7, 2008 Issue

GOOD DEEDS – The Good Deeds list is an attempt to identify those students who have been observed assisting other or the school. Students listed for Concordia: Bryan C., Kasie M. & Lewie A.

ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT-Chosen for the week of January 22^nd was Lewie A. Lewie was nominated for excellent performance on a test in U.S. History.

LUTHERAN HIGH – COMING EVENTS

Lutheran High School Sunday Brunch – March 9, 2008 serving from 10:30 am. – 3:00 pm. Cost: Adults $8.00 Children 12 and under $4.00 the menu will consist of scrambled eggs, French toast, sausage, biscuits & gravy, coffee cakes, stollens, fruit, applesauce, ham, hash brown casserole, salad bar, puddings, corn, green beans, desserts, juice, lemonade, coffee and milk.

"Pirates of the Caribbean" Lutheran High’s Annual Gala will be held on Saturday April 5, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois in the Ruby and Emerald Rooms. Doors open at 5 pm. Silent Auction sections close and the Live Auction begins at 7:45 pm Call (217) 546-6363 extension 110 for tickets. Please R.S.V.P. by March 26, 2008.

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LUTHERAN COMMUNITY NEWS

"THE LUTHERAN WITNESS", our LC-MS monthly magazine can be found on the table in the narthex. Much of it can also be found on-line at www.lcms.org/witness. "The Reporter", a monthly newspaper for LC-MS church workers and lay leaders can be found in the magazine rack in the overflow or on-line at www.lcms.org/reporter .

Jr High Retreat at Camp CILCA - April 4-5 - 7pm Friday – 2pm Saturday. Join with other youth groups for a time of fun, faith, and fellowship. Contact a youth leader or go to www.cilca.org for more details and to sign up.

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High School Youth Retreat at Camp CILCA - April 18-19 - 7pm Friday – 2pm Saturday. Join with other youth groups for a time of fun, faith, and fellowship. Contact a youth leader or go to www.cilca.org for more details and to sign up.

SUMMER CAMP BROCHURES – for Camp CILCA are available on the narthex table or in the church office. Plan ahead and save. Save $10 if you pay in full by April 25^th for each camp that costs $100-$250. Complete information regarding the Camping opportunities at Camp CILCA is included in the brochure.

D.A.R.E. Graduation: for 5^th & 6^th grade Concordia Students will be on Thursday, March 6^th at 2:00 pm. All are invited-especially parents, friends, and relatives of the 5^th and 6^th grades. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony for the graduates and their guests.

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