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Volume 23, Issue 6 June 2019

rality. People were and are understandably out- raged by these laws. Pastor’s Column Now, somewhat in reaction to the extreme laws allowing abortion up to birth, you see some states enacting severe restrictions on abortion Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! (notably Georgia and Alabama, with other states Amen! considering similar measures), and imposing on- So, just a little reminder – it’s still the Easter sea- erous penalties for violations of those laws. son. Pentecost Sunday will be June 9, and then While this is certainly moral, and something we we’ll hit the long “green season” after Trinity can embrace as people who affirm the value and Sunday on June 16. So, continue to rejoice in sanctity of all human life, we need to recognize Christ’s victory and bask in His gifts! that strategically, these laws may stir up even fiercer opposition in the “pro-choice” communi- As it came time for me to write this article, two ty. And we need to understand that in our effort things were on my mind, and I want to share to convince our fellow-citizens, both Christian them with you. and non-Christian, of the need to stand for life, A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh not all, or even a majority, are ready to outlaw word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 abortion in all circumstances. Hence, we need As you’ve likely noticed, there is a lot of arguing patience. going on in public square these days – and much Which brings me to the quote from Proverbs. of it recently concerns abortion. The “triggers” You know how bitter the arguments have be- for all the anger and bitterness are two-fold. come. And often, those who claim to be First, there were laws passed, and celebrated, in “progressive” or “pro-choice” will say things New York and Virginia allowing a mother the about the pro-life position that are slanderous, legal right to terminate the life of her child up to false, hateful, and designed to stir up ill-will the moment of delivery. While many complicat- against their opponents. When we hear such ing cases can be cited concerning a mother’s things, or even have such things said to us in health and the health of the child in which there conversation, it is easy to feel the heart race, the may be room for people of good-will to disagree blood boil, and become angry. The temptation is about the best course of action, the fundamental to “give as good as we got,” and to shout down issue is clear for the Church. To terminate the life and “destroy” the pro-choice argument. But no- of a child at birth, much less at any other time tice what happens here – when we give in to the during its development, is murder. Period. To temptation to use the same type of rhetoric and claim that someone has a right to do that, no tactics as those we disagree with – our focus gets matter how tragic or emotionally compelling the locked on “winning” the argument, and circumstances, is to cast aside fundamental mo- (Pastor’s Column continued on page 2)

1 (Pastor’s Column continued from page 1) Here are some things to remember about Church “silencing” the opponent. And even if we were to and worship. succeed in our effort – notice what hasn’t hap- “For where two or three are gathered in My name, pened: we have not persuaded anyone to see the there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 value of life. For in the world we live in, winning an argument seldom persuades – usually it mere- But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city ly hardens and embitters. So, what does Solomon of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to advise? The “soft answer.” The soft answer is not innumerable angels in festal gathering, and to the one that beats around the bush, it doesn’t concede assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in the moral issue, it isn’t capitulation. Rather, it is heaven, and to God, the judge of all… Hebrews tender – in the sense that it expresses concern for 12:21-23 the feelings and passions of the opponent. It When you gather for worship, in Church, with the doesn’t seek to be unnecessarily offensive. It seeks body of fellow believers, you are also in Christ’s understanding. It tries to find common ground. It presence. And not merely in some “general” way. doesn’t try to beat an opponent into submission. Jesus is there because His name is called upon, In other words, the soft answer is about building and we are doing what He told us to do, saying bridges to sustain relationships (when possible), what He has told us to say, and doing this with rather than trying to destroy. confidence in His promise. And because He is So, in this time of social tension, let us use soft an- there, according to His word and promise, He is swers – making wise use of our words – that we actively giving you what He says He will give you might gain a hearing and consideration for all life. – forgiveness, life, salvation, hope, strength. He is May God, in Christ, grant us wisdom through His your Rock, your refuge. Come to Him! Be anxious Spirit. Amen. to be where He is promised to be found. The second thing on my mind right now came And, when you come to worship, you are not just from my devotional reading the other morning, gathered with your fellow believers in this life – Luke 12:13-34 (from the Treasury of Daily Prayer). you are joined by the angels and saints – or, more This is the passage in which Jesus teaches the dis- to the point, you join with the angels and saints in ciples not to worry about clothes or food, since the light, to worship the living God, sing His praises, Father knows they need these things. But, what it rejoice in His gifts, and share His life. This too is set me to thinking about was “being anxious for something to be anxious about – not in a fearful Church.” way, but in a “I can’t wait to get there” way. Here’s what I mean…. We know what it means to I know there are many distractions out there. I be anxious about food, right? It means you are know that there are many other things that call for concerned about whether you have enough, have your time and attention – especially on weekends. what you like, and have what’s good for you. But hang tough, friends. What is offered in the Likewise, we know what it means to be anxious worship of the Church is worth more than any- about clothes. Do you have the right kind for the thing the world has to offer. So, be anxious to re- weather? Do you have enough changes? Is the ceive it! style of your clothes something you don’t mind Blessings to you all. being seen in? Jesus says not to be anxious about In His grace, this stuff. Rather – be anxious for Church! Seek first the kingdom…. Ask yourself – am I getting enough Church? Is it what’s good for me? Will it get me through the challenges and temptations I’m struggling with? Better yet – do I look forward to going to wor- ship?

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Worship Notes JUNE BIRTHDAYS

1. Megan (Brosowske) Kovash LESSONS FOR THE SUNDAYS IN JUNE Dezmond Whilhite USHERS June 2nd — 7th Sunday of Easter 3. Tru Brewer 8:00 Lee Mauschbaugh Psalm 133; Acts 1:12-26; 4. Owen Garvey 10:45 Jerry Horst Revelation 22:1-20; John 17:20-26 Martha Lawler

Joseph Mirretti ELDERS June 9th — Day of Pentecost Allys Pauli June 2 Psalm 143; Genesis 11:1-9; 5. Sophie Barr 8:00 a Paul Kroenke Acts 2:1-21; John 14:23-31 6. Wendy Foote 10:45 a Gary Beenders 7. David Heien th Judy Honig June 16 — Trinity Sunday June 9 8. Amy Maske Psalm 8’ Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; 8:00 a Jim Henderson 9. Frankie Brill Acts 2:14a,22-36; John 8:48-59 10:45 a Tom Brosowske 11. Susan Fink rd nd 12. Rebecca Meyers June 23 — 2 Sunday after Pentecost June 16 14. Carol DeJarnett Psalm 3; Isaiah 65:1-9; 8:00 a Daniel Keehner Anne (Heien) Bolwerk Galatians 3:23-4:7; Luke 8:26-39 10:45 a Tom Brosowske ShaeLynn Sturtevant 18. Adam Lawler June 30th — 3rd Sunday after Pentecost June 23 19. Gabe Martinez Psalm 16; 1 Kings 19:9b-21; 8:00 a Paul Kroenke 20. Paul Horst Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62 10:45 a Gary Beenders Stella Kimble Danielle Martinez June 30 22. Vicky Brosowske 8:00 a Jim Henderson 26. Erin Parrott 10:45 a Tom Brosowske 28. Jaymeson Claudin Robert Kissner ALTAR FLOWERS 30. Angela Hamm June 2 Linda Khattar Eileen Benne PRIVATE CONFESSION June 9 Pastor Long will be available by appointment and Rob Cairncross JUNE ANNIVERSARIES between 1 and 2 pm on the Saturdays before ser- 1. Larry & Pat Goetz vices of Holy Communion for private confession. June 16 2. Jeff & Cheryl Riebel Come in through the front door and find him in his Pastor & Sherri 11 Sawyer and Rebecca Meyers 16. Pastor & Sherri Long office or the sanctuary. June 23 17. Andy & Jamie Matson Confessions are sealed by a vow of absolute Carol DeJarnett 23. Steven & Susan Vogt confidentiality, and all ministers of the Gospel in the 28. Therry & Jill Adcock June 30 30. Scott & Brande Ruskusky Lutheran Church are sworn to suffer harm rather Tom & Vicky Brosowske than ever reveal anything brought to them in private GREETERS confession. COUNTERS June 2 Eileen Beene & Susie Fink 8:00 a 10:45 a Dale & Vonnie Brinkmann Where Is It? Page

June 9 Birthdays, Anniversaries, Worship Assistants 3 8:00 a Theresa Johnston Calendars 10:45 a Phil King Christian Education at Mt. Calvary June 16 8:00 a Carrie Kroenke Just for Kids 11 10:45 a Daniel & Michele Keehner Mt. Calvary News and Announcements June 23 8:00 a Pastor’s Message 1,2 10:45 a Phil King Prayer List June 30 8:00 a LaVelle Borders Worship Notes 3 10:45 a LaVelle Borders Worship & Stewardship/Personnel

3 T Our Graduates — 2019 T

Freeman, Matthew, son of Brian and Diane Free- man, grandson of Barbara Zook, will graduate from Peoria Notre Dame High School. In the fall

he will attend the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO to study Criminal Justice and Biol- ogy.

Hamilton, Delaney, son of David and Jenny PRE-SCHOOL Hamilton graduated from IVC. She will be in- Eaton, Benjamin, son of Nate and Julie Eaton, volved in a program called RISE through SEA- grandson of Jim and Lorrie Kaspar, graduated PCO (Special Education Association of Peoria from Redeemer Lutheran Pre-School on Wednes- County) where she will be in a classroom setting day, May 15th. He will be attending Concordia for two days a week and a work setting 3 days. Lutheran School in the fall. They help the kids find jobs through developing job skills, social skills, and life skills. Horman, Jacob, son of Jarrod and Jessica Hor- man, graduated from Riverview Grade School Heckman, Carson Lee, son of Nate & Samantha Bright Beginning Preschool at the end of May. Dorsey and Jeff Heckman, will receive an IB Di- He will be attending Concordia Lutheran in the ploma from Richwoods High School on May 18, fall. 2019. Carson will be attending the University of Iowa in the fall as a Pre-Med Honors Student. GRADE SCHOOL Carson was also a Sterling Merit Award Student. Brill, Francesca, daughter of T.J. and Sara Brill, graduated from Concordia Lutheran School. She Henderson, Paul, son of Robert Henderson, will be attending Richwoods High School in the grandson of Jim and Dawn Henderson, graduat- fall. ed from Hononegah High School. He will be go- ing to trade school. Frank, Kendall, daughter of Jeremy and Norma Frank, grand-daughter of Larry and Julie Frank, Keehner, Aaron, son of Daniel and Michele graduated from Concordia Lutheran. She will Keehner, grandson of Virginia Tackmann, grad- attend Richwoods High School in the Fall. uated from Peoria Christian High School. He will be attending ICC in the fall. HIGH SCHOOL Leon, Kaylin, daughter of Joe and Susie Leon, Benkendorf, Katherine, daughter of the Rev. will graduate from Illinois Valley Central High Rod and Sarah Benkendorf, grand-daughter of School with Honors and Participation in National Judy Honig, graduated from Saxony Lutheran Honor Society and German National Honor Soci- High School in Jackson, Missouri as one of seven ety. In the Fall of 2019 she will be studying Pre valedictorians. She will be attending Concordia Medicine at Drake University. She will also be University, Seward, Nebraska in the fall, study- enlisting in Air National Guard in 2020. ing music and English.

Murphy, Aidan, son of Wendy Henderson Mur- Brinkmann, Connor, son of Steven & Laura phy, grandson of Jim and Dawn Henderson, Brinkmann, grandson of Dale and Vonnie Brink- graduated from Fort Zumwalt West High School mann, will graduate from Metamora Township in O’Fallon, Missouri. He will be attending Mis- High School. Upon graduation he plans to enter souri State University in the fall. the workforce. 4 T Our Graduates — 2019 (cont.) T T News & Announcements T

JUNE SEMI-ANNUAL VOTER’ MEETING At the Administrative Council meeting on Tuesday, May 7th, the date for the June Voters’ Meeting was set for Sunday, June 9th dur- ing the Sunday School Hour. Pauli, Kiera, son of Ross Pauli, granddaughter of The main item on the agenda will Harold and Carolyn Pauli, graduated from Dun- be the election of Officers and Board Members. lap High School. (There are still many positions on the list posted on the bulletin board that are open. Check the COLLEGE list and see if you might be a fit for one of them.) Magedanz, Sydney, niece of Michele and Josh Joseph, graduated from Carl Sandburg College CONGRATULATIONS TO as a Dental Hygienist. She plans to move to Ida-  Brittany and Kevin on the birth of their daughter, ho to pursue her Dental career. Stella Louise-Ann. Stella was born on Monday, May 13, 2019, weighing in at 6 lbs. 11.5 oz. and was 20 Murphy, Megan, daughter of Wendy Henderson inches long. Penny Voss is the very proud and hap- Murphy, granddaughter of Jim and Dawn Hen- py great-grandmother.  derson, graduated from Missouri State Universi- Alex and Eileen Stringer on the birth of their daughter, Zoey Catherine Stringer on May 16, ty in Springfield, Missouri. 2019. Zoey weighed in at 8 lb. 6 oz and is 21

inches long. The proud and happy grandmoth- er is Deaconess Gillian.

SENIOR CLUB Senior Club meets on Friday, June 7th at 5:30 pm. Bring a dish to share, your own tableware, and lots of friends. This is open to anyone, they don’t check Id’s at the door, so come one, come all.

MRS. KAUFMANN’S EXCITING NEWS On May, 30 2019, Carlie Kaufmann was installed as a Called Teacher at Concordia Lutheran School. Mrs. Kaufmann has completed her syn- odical training through the Colloquy Program with Concordia University Education Network. She was officially installed as a commissioned teacher of the LCMS during Concordia’s closing chapel. Please pray for Mrs. Kaufmann and for the entire Concordia community.

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YOUTHFUL MINDS CONFIRMATION SUNDAY Deaconess Gillian is planning to This year we will celebrate with be here on Sunday, June 2nd. She two of our young people, who would like to have lunch with you have completed two years of in- and suggests that you all meet at struction with Pastor Long in the the Flat Top Grill at the Shoppes doctrines of our faith, on June 2nd. at Grand Prairie, at 12:30 pm for Those two young people are Ella an hour or two of good food and Beth Barr and Payton Palmer Ruskusky. Please good conversation. Remember, plan to attend the 10:45 am service on Sunday, you have to eat and we foot the bill, so grab a June 2nd to hear them make their confessions of friend or two and join the group. the faith and receive their first communion.

THE GOSPEL FOR YOUNGER FOLK CONTINUING EDUCATION FROM THE FORT As the Sunday School depart- WAYNE SEMINARY ment takes a well-deserved On June 4th -- 6th, Mt. Calvary Summer off, we don’t want to will again host a continuing ed- leave younger members of Mt. ucation class from Fort. Wayne. Calvary feeling abandoned. So This year the subject is “Early this Summer we will again Church Preaching and Catechesis in a Pluralist take time during worship to Society.” As our culture in North America be- break down the Gospel reading into a form that comes more secular and less Christian, we can can be grasped more easily. So, plan to bring the begin to see some similarities to the world of the young ones to worship so they can enjoy the gifts. first Christians. So the question is – do any of We’ll start on May 26th and go through August their ways of approaching their world help us in 11th (Sunday School should start up again August our efforts to pass on the faith today? The class 18th) will be taught by the Rev. Dr. Chad Kendall (who has family in Pekin), a pastor in Lowell, IN and MISSION SCRUBBED! an adjunct professor at Ft. Wayne and Concordia When the Board of Education met to University, Chicago. Registration forms are in look at how many volunteers we the Narthex, or can be gotten from the church of- had for our tentative VBS program, fice. they discovered a couple of key are- as were understaffed. Hence, we’ve SALVAGE ON THE HIGH SEAS decided to call things off for this year and start Women of Mt. Calvary worked at cleaning the looking toward 2020. Watch for information ear- kitchen on Clean-Up day. They have decided ly next year. Thanks to all who volunteered. that we no longer use or need over 100 glass des- sert trays and cups. So – if you think you would like to have some and can use them, talk to Ar- deane Ruckle (691-8007) and she will help you get them.

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 Prayer Notes: Folks have asked from time to  Ann Jungck – member time “who all are we praying for?” Here’s a  Gayle Smick – grandmother to Jenny Hamil- partial list with reference to their relation to ton the congregation. If you know of anyone  Debbie Pfeiffer – relative of Dave Hamilton who needs to be added, or who can be re-  Ruth Leibel – friend to Mark Manthey moved, please let Pr. Long or Judy know.  Yasmin Ramahi – daughter to Christiane Help us keep the list manageable!  Phyllis Larson – sister to Marilyn Miller  Kathy Gruben – sister to Jan Heien  Jacob Achterberg – grandson to Ron, nephew  James Nora – husband to Harriet to Linda Khattar  Gloria Carter – friend of Nancy Meyer  Elwin & Phyllis Basquin – parents to Luann  Harm Klokkenga – member Claudin  Eric Puterbaugh – friend of a member  Mary Bonesteel – friend to Long family  Patty Reck – sister-in-law to Carole Hoffman  Ethan Saunders – grandson to Roger and  Michael Teeter – friend to Long Family Carole Hoffman  Dale Warren –  Gail and Jonathan von Holten – friends of Jes-  Dianne & Wally – aunt & uncle to Jenny Ham- sica Horman ilton  Sharon Wenger – daughter to Sally Taylor  Steve & Gerry – family of Jenny Hamilton  Cathy Hafley – daughter to Sally Taylor  Ward & Cathy Lenz – sister and brother-in-  Sandy Kissner – relative to Connie Kissner & law to Paula Horst family  Esther Hoffman – member  Joel Hoffmann – son to Cheris Hoffmann  Patty Caughy - member  Gerald Hull – brother to Sally Taylor  Shannon Wilson – friend of Maxwell family  Pr. Hoech & family (Ivy, Noah and Kayla) –  Rudy Brewer – father to Genie Frank our “TIM” missionaries  Alex Zook – military, grandson of Barb Zook  Gary Smith – brother-in-law to Rick Laredo  Faith Zook – granddaughter of Barb Zook  Shirley Poole – mother to Luann Cooper  Jenna Lowe – military, granddaughter of Barb  Lloyd Burdett – step-father to Rick Laredo Zook  Gordon Adams – Lynn Laredo’s father  Joshua Zook – military, grandson to Barb  Dave Maxwell – husband to Tina Zook  Joan Waldron – member  Derrick Foote – husband to Wendy (nee  Pr. Glenn Niemann – former associate at St. Crook), stationed overseas with family John’s, Pekin  Gabby Smit – friend to LaVelle Borders  Rick Laredo – member  Josh Crosiar – member  Jonathan Stutz – grandson to Conley & Donna  Anne Maske - member  Mark Stutz – son to Conley & Donna  Steve Brinkmann – son to Dale & Vonnie  Maureen Leuba – Concordia parent  Carole Hoffman – member  Edward and Delores Bohne – parents of Katie  Braylynn Davis – friend to Brill family Tagge  Steve Brown – family to Josh and Michelle Jo-  Roy Lewis – grandfather to Jen Hamilton seph  Loretta Horst – Gerry Horst’s mother  Gordon Dupres – family to the Tagges  Anne Bolwerk (nee Heien) & Miguel  Shane Cremeens – brother to Brande (husband) – member, teaching in Surinam Ruskusky  Sandy Jolliff – daughter of Phyllis Knebel  Jan Kiesgen – friend to many  Virginia Williams – member  Lil Mulvaney – friend to Pauli family  Christiane Ramahi – member  Bill Hoffmann – son to Cheris Hoffmann 7 T Prayer List T

 Ginny Preston – friend to LaVelle Borders  Sharon Peterson – friend to Judy Honig  Clara Riddick – friend to Brill family  Sandra Boyer – daughter of food pantry con-  Jackie Brandt and Family – friends to Brill tributor family  Pr. Larry Goetz – member  Neil Barnhart – friend to Long family  Jerome Beenders – brother to Gary  Miracle Peyton – daughter to Katie, grand-  Ken Guiher – Alice Manthey’s son-in-law daughter to Deb Wilson  Mark Leon – brother-in-law to Sue Leon  Max Wessler – father to Peter Wessler  Lois Lohrmann – aunt to Phil King  Pam Barr – member  Shirley King – mother to Phil King  Megan Primmer – cousin to Ginger Abel  Kathy Caughy – mother to Patty & Harriet  Adrianna – grand-daughter to Deb Wilson Caughy  Karen Stabler – mother to Tracie Johnson  Mark Blakeney – uncle to Tina Maxwell (visitor)  Paul Meyer – son to Nancy  Pr. John Senter – retired pastor, friend of  Greylin Gibbs – student member  Ben Claudin – member  Anna Keehner – member  Mark Leon – brother in law to Susie Leon  Sally Taylor – member  Cooper Dorsey – member  Harold Brosowske – father of Tom Brosowske  Rebecca Sierra – friend to Linda Khattar  Kenneth Garner – acquaintance of Phyllis  Ken Couri – family to Linda Khattar Knebel & Jan Pacey  Johanna Boyer and child – relative of Judy  Sally Leon – mother to Joe Leon (husband to Honig Susie)  Jim & Lorrie Kaspar – members  Penny Voss – member OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY: Please keep in your prayers the friends and fami-  Dale Brinkmann – member ly of :  Richard Coltrin – member  Linda Miller, member and sister of Marilyn  Constance Danage – cleaning person for the congregation Miller, who was called to her eternal rest on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.  Bob Wilson – former member  Gerald Hull, brother of Sally Tay-  Rod Pauli – member, son to Harold & Carolyn lor, who was called to his eternal rest  Karen Warren – Carol Wessler’s mother on Saturday, April 27, 2019, and given  Jameson Winslow – extended family to the Brosowskes Christian burial on Monday, May 6, 2019 in Geneseo, IL.  Linda Miller – member  Ken Couri, brother-in-law to Linda Khattar,  Gary Ruckle – member who was called to his eternal rest on Friday  Gloria Teeter – friend to Long Family May 10, 2019 and given Christian burial on  Carl Matson – father to Glenn Matson Friday, May 17, 2019.  Laurel Alexander – friend to Long Family  Phyllis Knebel, member, who was called to  Larry Smith – brother to Susie Fink her eternal rest on Thursday, May 23, 2019.  Richard Voss – husband to Penny Services are pending at this time.  Lorie Livingston – wife to Ty May their families find comfort, hope, and peace  Mark Buettner – associate of Carol Wessler in our Lord Jesus Christ, whose death and resur-  Ella Ruskusky – member rection have swallowed up death for us.  Alice Johnston – member  Janessa Lampton – wife to Ben Lampton  Tamesha Gates – friend to Szold family

8 Our Worship and Stewardship

Church Comm. Bible Classes Sunday Tithes Attend. Attend. Youth Adult School Offerings*

Thursday, April 25 26 15 — — — — Sunday, April 28 109 — — 30 12 $3,701.00 Thursday, May 2 32 21 — — — — Sunday, May 5 87 76 — 40 10 $5,863.00 Thursday, May 9 26 15 — — — — Sunday, May 12 115 — — 40 10 $5,162.00 Thursday, May 16 28 18 — — — — Sunday, May 19 103 74 — 42 1 $4,751.00 *Offerings from mid-week services are counted with the following Sunday’s Offerings. Total: $19,477.00

Mt. Calvary Personnel

MEMORIALS CONCORDIA SCHOOL BOARD OF In His Service AND SPECIAL GIFTS BOARD LONG RANGE PLANNING Marcia Riddle, LaVelle Borders LaVelle Borders & Peter Wessler Dormant & Eileen Benne CONCORDIA FOUNDATION BOARD OF PROPERTY WOMEN OF MT. CALVARY Conley Stutz & Carrie Kroenke PASTOR Daryl Claudin, Lisa Cornelius, : Chairperson Jessica Horman Eileen Benne Josh Crosiar, Larry Frank, Rev. Barry Long 243-2042 Vice Pres: Susie Fink Josh Joseph, Jarrod Horman, Secretary: Marcia Riddle CONCORDIA PROPERTIES Vicky Brosowske MINISTER OF MUSIC Treasurer: Dawn Henderson BOARD Mr. Bruce Tagge 361-9821 ALTAR GUILD Dormant BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP Co-Presidents: Abbie Matson Theresa Johnston, & Jim Kaspar SECRETARY & Linda Khattar Mrs. Judy Honig 688-4321 Treasurer: Marcia Riddle Boards of Mt. Calvary BOARD OF ELDERS (families under each Elder’s care) CONCORDIA SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Abel — Browning Tom Brosowske Mr. Paul Thompson, 691-8921 Pre-K, Kindergarten: Linda Crook, Carrie Kroenke, Paula Horst, Carver — Grinslade Jerry Jungck Principal & Linda Khattar & Samantha Dorsey Halverson — Kroenke Jim Henderson 1st & 2nd Grades Jan Heien Lampton — Myers Daniel Keehner CONGREGATIONAL & Paula Horst BOARD OF EVANGELISM Netters — Ruskusky Gary Beenders OFFICERS 3rd — 4th Grades: Becky Garvey, Conley Stutz, Jan Heien Samp — Zook Paul Kroenke & Samantha Dorsey, Chairman………………...……….Gerald Horst Timothy Anders & Becky Garvey 5th — 8th Grades: Jerry Horst ViceChairman………..………….David Heien FOOD PANTRY & Tom Brosowske Secretary ………………………….Judy Honig BOARD OF YOUTH LaVelle Borders

Treasurer………………………Carol Wessler Michele Keehner, Brande Ruskusky Finan. Secretary……….…….…Susan Fink & Brooke Barr

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Wednesday

Men’s Bible Study Thank, Praise, Serve, and Obey: Having finished 1st & 2nd Samuel, the men have decide to take a look at how God’s grace in Christ shapes our lives on a daily basis. We’ll be using the Rev.

Sunday: William Weedon’s book Thank, Praise, Serve, and Obey to spark discussion and reflection. Texts YOUTH: will be provided. Join us Wednesday mornings at the Bob Evans on Allen Rd. We meet for an Sunday School: hour or so starting at 6:30 am. Age 3 through Grade 8 meet downstairs. Sunday School Is on hiatus for the summer. We Wednesday Evening Study Group: th will begin on August 18 . Have a great Summer! C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters: Join us as we look at C.S. Lewis’ classic The Screwtape Letters. This imaginative work looks at the temptations Christians face in the midst of ordinary life by presenting a series of “letters” supposedly writ- ten by a senior “tempter” to his young nephew. ADULTS: If you don’t have a copy, we’ll get you one. Adult Class: Meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. The Other Religions – The United States has prided class is discussion format rather than lecture. itself on having “Freedom of religion” as a cor- nerstone of our democracy. But just what is reli- Thursday: gion? What religions do we encounter in our Afternoon Bible Study: neighbors? How does that influence our wit- Joshua: -- After 40 years of wandering, it is final- ness? These are just some of the questions we ly time for the Israelites to enter the Promised will encounter as Pastor Long shares a version of Land. What are the challenges they face, and the class he teaches 8th graders at Concordia. how did God sustain and encourage them? Find Over the next few weeks we’ll cover religion in out as we read through the history of Israel mov- general, and an overview of Christianity and Ju- ing into Canaan. We meet Thursdays at 1:00 pm daism. Meets in the Parish Hall at 9:30 am. in the Parish Hall.

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