Concordia Newsletter June 2017 CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH AND CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Christ shaping us into community here… Empowering us to impact community there. Rev. A. Mark Schudde Mr. Kyle McClure DCE Chris Henze Senior Pastor Minister of Music Youth Minister Mr. John Holland Mrs. Leslie Brown Praise Service Leader Business Administration Mrs. Mary Canrobert Mr. Kelly Keever Mrs. Betsy Murray Mrs. Vicki Shull Principal - Interim Early Childhood Director Stephen Ministers Assistant Principal Ms. Susan Harman Mrs. Belinda Bost Administrative Assistant Mr. Phil Heath Children’s Ministry Praise Worship Leader Part-time Part-time Just These Lines, My Friends… Summer is a special time. It allows us to break from routines, explore new territories, go on new adventures. Let’s plan to do that together on Sundays! Too often the Psalms are not emphasized in worship. So this summer the plan is to “break from the routine, explore new territory and go on a new adventure.” You can relate! Most of the Psalms reflect the heart of one who goes through daily struggles and circumstances, and their cry is often, “What is a follower of God to do?”. Each Sunday we will explore the cries of our own hearts that far too often ask: “What’s a Christian to Do?” June 11th—What’s a Christian to do—In response to the Powerful and Persuasive? Text: Psalm 8 June 18th – What’s a Christian to do—In response to New Opportunities? Text: Psalm 100 June 25th -- What’s a Christian to do-- In Response to Danger and Attack? Text: Psalm 91:1-16 July 2nd – What’s a Christian to do-- In Response to-Changing Worldly Values? Text: Psalm 119: 153-160 July 9th—What’s a Christian to do-- In Response to-Changing Times? Text: Psalm 145:1-14 July 16th—What’s a Christian to do-- In Response to- Where is God in all of this? Text: Psalm 65:1-13 July 23rd -- Paul Nelson preaches this weekend. I will be in Wisconsin for a nephew’s wedding and family vacation. July 30th – What’s a Christian to do-- In Response to-Feeling Vulnerable? Text: Psalm 125 Join me this summer. Let’s explore the questions on our hearts. Pastor Schudde 1 Our new Principal, David Beringer, wife, Chris, and their three younger children will be arriving in Conover in early-mid June. On Sunday, June 18th we will be welcoming Mr. Beringer to Concordia as the new Principal. He will be installed at all three services. There will be a “Meet and Greet” reception from 9:00 am – 10:15am outdoors at the three white crosses. Please come and help welcome Mr. Beringer and his family. A Special Invitation… Spring showers will soon move into summertime! Warm sunshine is an opportunity for one of America’s favorite pastimes, BASEBALL. Please invite your church family to join the Pregnancy Care Center for Making a Difference Monday with the Hickory Crawdads at L.P. Frans Stadium on Monday, June 12th. Gates open at 5:30 pm and the game begins at 7:00 pm. Bring your Life Group, Youth Group, and Sunday School class. Wear your church shirts and caps. Admission is free with a donation of a new baby item. Please make copies of the attached flyer to share with your friends and family. Also, you can share our Facebook post about the event. We will greet you at the gate to accept your donation and to give you tickets. I look forward to seeing many of you at the ballpark soon! In His Service, Janet Shores RN Assistant Director of the Pregnancy Care Center Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 2 News fr om Chi ldren’s Min ist er , B eli nda Bos t : Summer Sunday School Summer Sunday School for preschool – 4th grade begins June 4th. Listed is a schedule for June Power Hour activities: June 4th – End of school year celebration: snacks, games, praise and worship songs. June 11th – Create decorations and gifts to welcome the Dave Beringer family to our Concordia Family. June 18th- No Power Hour or Adult Sunday School- Reception for the Beringer family on the front patio by the three crosses. Snacks and kid activities provided. Power Hour/Children’s Church kids will sing at the 10:45 service. June 25th – Be the HOPE for Lumberton service mission project. Read the article about this project in this newsletter. VBS June 18-22 Dinner 5:15-6:00 Program 6:15-8:30 Online registration for volunteers and participants preschool - current 6th graders. Use this link to register: https://vbsmate.com/ConcordiaKids There is no charge for registration or participation. Meals each evening are free of charge. We are in need of volunteers to help with construction of our Mighty Fortress scenes and village. Contact Cameron Lundy at [email protected] or Belinda Bost at [email protected] 3 Be the HOPE for Lumberton, is the theme for our VBS and Summer Sunday School mission project. During the VBS week, Concordia Kids will learn of the disaster relief taking place in Lumberton NC. Nanny’s Korner Day Care Center was flooded as well as many homes and businesses during Hurricane Matthew this past October. We will partner with Eric Hollar, Associate Pastor of Bethel Lutheran Church, the on- site Disaster Relief Coordinator for the Southeastern District as work continues on the Day Care Center. During VBS our 5th and 6th grade pre-teen class will be creating art work for walls, plastic storage crate seating for the preschool rooms, large chalk/magnetic boards for the toddler rooms and a whimsy painted rocker for the infant room. Brain Hefner will be leading this class. Register now for this service project using the link: https://vbsmate.com/ConcordiaKids or fill out a registration form found in the bulletin or welcome stations. Your pre-teen will not want to miss out on this service opportunity. In addition, all children during VBS will have a part in making a handprint quilt with the help of our Concordia quilters for Hurricane Matthew Disaster Relief. Eric Hollar and his disaster response team have been working for many months with the clean-up and the rebuilding of the Nanny’s Korner Day Care Center and hopefully move in day will happen this summer. We are so excited to be helping our neighbors. Bernice Cromorite, owner of 4 the Center shares that, “while the workers were doing the physical work, they were also praying with me and giving me hope!” The Children’s Ministry of Concordia can be part of this hope! Use this link to read more about this disaster relief project in Lumberton. https//engage.lcms.org/restoring-lives-in-north-carolina- spring-2017/ We are seeking donations for this service mission project. Listed are some of the supplies needed: Plastic square storage crates, all colors (found at Walmart) Cushion Foam Outdoor Cushion Fabric Chalk Board Paint Adult Wooden Rocker Paint Brushes Painters Tape Spray Sealer Paint Contact Belinda Bost for more information. 828 244-1905 or [email protected] 5 Congratulations Concordia Christian Day School Class of 2016! Our 2016 Graduating Class: Emma Coffey Josie Munday John Colton Ceci Nolf Torri Curtis Maddy Phillips Kate Foster Anna Patrick-Rappa Zachary Henson Wyatt Sain Anna Lopina Hannah Sherrill Aeryn Mastro Jay Sowers Connor Matthews Brad Tepper Bryce Mitchell Kathryn Wolfe 6 Attention All Ne w Graduates… High School and College Please join us on Sunday, June 4th at the 10:30am worship service. We want to congratulate you on your High School or College graduation! Plan to wear your robes and hats, as we will process in and sit together for worship. Please provide the following information to the church office at (828) 464-3324 so that you may be recognized: Name High School or College you are graduating from Future plans (military, college, work, travel, etc.) 7 8 9 10 Youth Ministry INFO for June 2017 High School Graduate Recognition: Concordia will congratulate our High School Seniors on Sunday, June 4th during the 10:30am Worship Service. All graduates please join us for worship so we can publicly THANK GOD for you! Youth Ministry LYF Pool Party is June 7th: Join us on Wednesday, June 7th from 6:30-9:30pm at Conover Pool. Bring as many friends as you want. Bring your family. This is a free event….come and have fun! Boy Scout Sea Base Adventure: We pray for our Boy Scouts who have been preparing for their trip to Florida National High Adventure Sea Base. Pre-trip education has included: CPR/AED Training Wilderness First Aid Training Safe Swim Defense Safety Afloat Training Snorkel Class & intro to SCUBA Class Weather Hazards Training Our Scout troop also goes to Camp Bud Schiele the last week of June! Sr. Youth Council Leadership Retreat: We pray for our Sr. Youth Council who leave this month for their High Adventure Leadership Retreat in Tennessee. Whitewater rafting, Bible Study, prayer, staying at a Lutheran Church Camp, motor boating, water skiing, and fellowship are all on the docket. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYER SUPPORT! 11 Youth Ministry INFO for June 2017 th “Happy Father’s Day” on June 18 ! Thank you God for our fathers! Wendy’s Spirit Night for Conc ordia i n June: Join us this month on Tuesday, June 13th from 5-8pm for dinner at the Wendy’s across from the Hickory Mall.