November Monthly Concordia Cares

Concordia Lutheran School
2300 Wilshire Road
Springfield, Illinois 62703

November 2007 Concordia Cares
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pastor Hennig Message
Principal Dan Henschen
5th & 6th Grade News
November Calendar
Scripture Lessons for November
Acolyte Schedule
Altar Guild Schedule
Elder Schedule
Usher Schedule
Organist Schedule
Parish News
School News
Birthdays/Anniversaries
Lutheran High School Ledger/News
Lutheran Community News

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

ALL SAINTS’ DAY
Nov. 4, 2007
Rev. 7: (2-8) 9-17 Psalm 149
1 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Nov. 11, 2007
Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 148
2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13-17 Luke 20:27-40

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Nov. 18, 2007
Malachi 4:1-6 Psalm 98
2 Thessalonians 3: (1-5) 6-13 Luke 21:5-28 (29-36)

LAST SUNDAY IN THE CHURCH YEAR
Nov. 25, 2007
Malachi 3:13-18 Psalm 46
Colossians 1:13-20 Luke 23:27-43

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ACOLYTE SCHEDULE
Nov. 3^rd 5:30 pm - Seth K.
Nov. 4^th 10:00 am – Sammi B.
Nov. 10^th 5:30 pm – Tiffany F.
Nov. 11^th 10:00 am – Olivia L.
Nov. 17^th 5:30 pm – Scott B.
Nov. 18^th 10:00 am - Tyler B.
Nov. 21^st 7:00 pm – Angela G.
Nov. 24^th 5:30 pm – Jared N.
Nov. 25^th 10:00 am - Drake H.
Nov. 28^th 7:00 pm – Angela H.

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ALTAR GUILD SCHEDULE
Nov. 4^th Vicki J.
Nov. 10^th Jeannine M.
Nov. 18^th Mary S.
Nov. 24^th Betty T.

ELDER SCHEDULE
Nov. 4^th Bill S.
Nov. 10^th Buddy N. & Mike B.
Nov. 18^th David B.
Nov. 24^th Bill S.

USHER TEAMS
3^rd Vic M.
4^th Bill S.
10^th Buddy N. & Mike B.
11^th Dan H.
17^th Vic M.
18^th David B.
24^th Bill S.
25^th Dan H.

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SCHEDULE ORGANIST
Nov. 3^rd 5:30 pm - Sally C.
Nov. 4^th 10:00 am – Sally C.
Nov. 10^th 5:30 pm – Amy R.
Nov. 11^th 10:00 am – Amy R.
Nov. 17^th 5:30 pm – Amy R.
Nov. 18^th 10:00 am - Amy R.
Nov. 21^st 7:00 pm – Sarah R.
Nov. 24^th 5:30 pm – Sally C.
Nov. 25^th 10:00 am - Cheryl L.
Nov. 28^th 7:00 pm Sally C.

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PARISH NEWS

Love Shop – is fast approaching. Please bring your items for the Love Shop to the church office by November 11^th. No Santa items please. Your donations will be gratefully appreciated. All donations should be marked "Love Shop" and left with Sharon G. in the secretary’s office by November 11^th.

LUNCH BUNCH –

will meet at 12:15 pm:

Friday Nov. 2^nd

at Lonestar

Friday Nov. 16^th Rt. 66 in Sherman

Come join us for fun, food & fellowship

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LADIES AID—will hold their November meeting in the church basement at 1:00 pm on Nov. 20^th. Please join us as we serve the Lord with gladness.

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Discipleship Report for Oct.

Date / Worship / Gen. Fund Receipts
Oct. 7^th / 74 + 123 = 197 / $ 11,346.81
Oct. 14^th / 72 + 122 = 194 / $ 5,743.60
Oct. 21^st / 47 + 126 = 173 / $ 6,321.77
Oct. 28^th ?? + ??? = ??? $ ?,???.??

(The weekly budget need is $ 10,175.49)

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-Our Daily Needs-

Dear Lord, we pray to You for the needs of each day. Help us to be thankful for each day’s bread and not hungry for tomorrow’s cake.

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¯ Notes from

the Music Director¯

As we turn the page of our calendar to November our minds often turn to Thanksgiving. This truly "American" tradition is not a part of the Church Year festivals, and yet churches across the country will have Thanksgiving services. What those at the Plymouth Colony knew was that it was God who deserved thanksgiving and praise that First Thanksgiving for His abundant blessings. Presidents and Congress have declared national Thanksgivings throughout our country’s history, the first being in 1777 after the victory at Saratoga.

Abraham Lincoln declared a national day of Thanksgiving after the Union victory at Shiloh and following the Battle of Gettysburg. It was Franklin D. Roosevelt that signed the bill on November 26, 1941, that established the fourth Thursday in November as the national day of Thanksgiving.

However, even Thanksgiving has changed for the nation from a sacred to a secular tradition, or so it seems. How often do you now hear of "Thanksgiving" referred to as "Turkey Day" and it seems more are concerned about what football games will be shown and when the turkey will be done, than to take time to thank our Lord and Savior for his abundant blessing to us individually and to our nation. Many congregations, Concordia included, has dispensed from a Thanksgiving Day service to a Thanksgiving Eve service, but even then the pews are far from filled. It is true that we should thank God daily, but Thanksgiving is a special time to declare praise and thanksgiving.

You might be asking, what does this have to do with music? Take some time to read through the Psalms. "Sing praises to the Lord… and give thanks to His holy name." (Ps. 30:4) "Come into His presence with singing!..... Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise!" (Ps 100) "I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being." (Ps 146: 2) God’s gift of music, a gift He gives us is used to praise Him and thank Him. We have so much to be thankful for – God sent His Son to save us from our sin! "Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God." (Ps 147:2)

P.S. The Choir is preparing the anthem "Praise the Lord" by G. F. Handel for the Thanksgiving Eve Service. We always welcome new members to our choir. We are especially in need of some soprano voices! Normally we practice on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm. However, please note that there will not be choir on Nov. 7 and on Nov. 14 we will be meeting at 7:15 p.m. There will be handbell practice at 6:30 pm on Nov. 6^th.

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Join your Concordia family

for food, fun & fellowship at our Thanksgiving Dinner - November 18^th at 4:30 pm.

Contact the church for details.

ARTICLES SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION

Articles for the Weekly "Cares" must be submitted to the secretary by Tuesday of the week prior to the Sunday "Cares" in which you would like the article to appear. Pastor Hennig and/or the secretarial staff will review any articles or inserts that will be printed.

Articles for the CCMN "Concordia Cares Monthly Newsletter" must be submitted by the 18^th of the month prior to the month in which you would like the article to appear. Pastor Hennig and/or the secretarial staff will review any articles or inserts that will be printed.

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SCHOOL NEWS

PTL NEWS – Join us for:

Nov. 5^th – 5:45-6:30 pm PTL Meeting

Nov. 16^th - Basketball Jamboree & 6^th Annual Chili Cook-Off

For more information call Vonda W.

- CHAPEL NEWS –

The November school Chapel offerings will go to help Chaplains serving in Iraq.

If you would like to make a gift you may put your gift in an envelope and mark it November Chapel Offering and send it to the church office or drop it in the offering plate.

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
2. Margaret D.
4. Karl L., Nicholas S.
7. Rick C., Connie J.
9. Bill S.
12. Isabelle N., Clara S.
13. Vonda W.
14. Twila C., Mark W.
16. Kimla C., Toni I.
18. Sherilyn P.
19. Dylan E.
20. Robert U.
21. Jesse B.
23. Betty K.
25. Katherine E.
26. Todd R.
27. Connie S.
28. Lora B., Cheryl H., Erin H.
29. Peggy Q.
30. Gabryella R.

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
3. Sandy & Daniel R.
8. Mac & Marilyn W.
17. Mark & Kathy S.
24. Gerald & Ann P.
30. Larry & Shirley E., Jason & Tracy M.

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LUTHERAN HIGH NEWS

LISTED IN THE "LEDGER"

October 11, 2007 Issue

GOOD DEEDS –Concordia Lutheran Church

members listed included: Cody C., Bryan C.

ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT – for the week of September 24^th shone on Bryan C. who was nominated for excellent class participation and consistent positive attitude in Business Math, Publications, and Economics.

WREATH SALE

Lutheran High Crusader Aiders are holding their annual Wreath Sale. Order forms are available on the table in the narthex. Several types of wreaths & swags are available. Orders must be turned no later than Monday Nov. 19^th Please direct questions to Bill or Mary D. at 546-8387.

A NIGHT OF RADIO – Classic Tales and a touch of local musical talent. Join us for a presentation by Lutheran High on November 2^nd & 3^rd at 7 pm in the Lutheran High School Guild Music Hall. Tickets are $3 for adults and $1 for students.

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LUTHERAN COMMUNITY NEWS

BENEFIT LUNCHEON & BAKE SALE-

A Benefit Carry Out/Eat In Luncheon and Bake Sale is being held to defray expenses for Brandi and twins Austin and Tyler K. by St. John’s Lutheran Church in New Berlin & Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Brandi – is pregnant with her second child and in her 17^th week of pregnancy and was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. She has been hospitalized for many weeks and had surgery and has been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and faces more surgeries in the future.

Austin & Tyler - the twin sons of Jason & Melissa K. were born 3 months premature and suffered from Necrotizing Enteritis. Austin seems to be holding his own but has been on preventative aggressive antibiotics. Tyler has since been called to his heavenly home.

The benefit will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Sunday November 4^th from 11:30 to 1:30 pm in the church basement. There will be a bake sale in addition to the meal. Cost will be $10 for adults (Butterfly Pork Chop, Au gratin Potatoes, Green Beans and Roll. A child’s plate will be available for $5 (Mac and cheese hot dog and applesauce) - for children under 10.

Monetary donations may be made to the St. John’s Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 197 New Berlin, IL 62670.

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