CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH
Louisville, Kentucky
Established 1878

THE MESSENGER

Concordia Lutheran Church

 Volume  LXXIII         August  2010          Issue 8

“The Privilege of Worship” 

2 Chronicles 30:8 (ESV) “Do not now be stiff‑necked as your fathers were, but yield yourselves to the Lord and come to his sanctuary, which he has consecrated forever, and serve the Lord your God.” 

Hebrews 10:24‑25 (ESV)  And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, [25] not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Psalm 26:8 (ESV) “O Lord, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells.”

Psalm 122:1 (ESV) “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!’”

Acts 2:42 (ESV) “And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” 

Acts 20:7 (ESV)  “On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread….”

Deuteronomy 12:5-6, 8, 11 (ESV)  “But you shall seek the place that the Lord your God will choose out of all your tribes to put His name and make His habitation there. There you shall go, [6] and there you shall bring your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution that you present, your vow offerings, your freewill offerings, and the firstborn of your herd and of your flock.  [8] You shall not do as we do here today, everyone as he sees fit..... [11] to the place that the Lord your God will choose, to make his name dwell there.”  

Christian worship has a place. It carries God’s name (God’s house filled with His people who love Him enough to worship Him) from the very beginning way back in ancient times until the Christ comes again. We come together in His name and for His purposes as He gives us His good gifts in worship. We come assemble as the family of God, like a family reunion each week, to feast on His good gifts: the promises in His holy Word and the sacraments and receive the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation. We worship “our Father, Son, and Holy Spirit”

together as relatives assembled here each week at Concordia Lutheran Church. We are joined together like a human body through the work of the Triune God. When even one member of this body is missing from worship we all are the less for it. When each member joins this body in worship we are all the greater for it.

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“I Love Owing My Father!”

A young woman with financial struggles and an old car of dubious life span was surprised when her father presented her with a brand new automobile and the words, “pay us back as you can.”  Deeply touched, she found herself redoubling her efforts at work and began immediately to repay her dad.  At every pay period, the first check she wrote was to her father, and every payment, she said, felt good. When a friend urged her not to be in such a hurry to hand off money to her own father, the young woman said, “My father doesn’t need anything, and I’ve never known what to buy him. Now I have a way to show him what he means to me. I love owing my father.” Like this young woman we are thrilled to give back to the One who first gave to us.

Christian Stewardship is that joyful activity of God’s people living all of life and life’s resources for God’s purposes. There are so many good things Concordia’s congregation is committed to in carrying out the Great Commission in our community and around the world. This faithful congregation supports Risen Lord, Resurrection, Synod and District, U of L campus ministry, missionaries, Highland Community Ministries, Lutheran Federation, Camp Cedarbrook, immigrant ministry, L.W.M.L., Kids Kloset, our community’s poor and needy, and many more. We can take great joy that God is using us to reach out with the Good News of Christ Jesus in so many ways to so many people. We are inspired and moved by God’s great love for us. He has given us the future with Him. We respond eagerly to offer our time, talent, and treasure to God’s vision and glory. We love owing our Father.

Lift High the Cross.

Pastor Boyd <><

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JOIN US FOR BIBLE STUDY

VThe Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class is led by Pastor Boyd. Join us at 9 AM each Sunday for an informal discussion and study. The current study is on the book of Genesis. Please come and invite others. We meet in the 2^nd-floor meeting room. The coffee pot is always on.

VThe Sunday Morning Bible Class – Scripture Readings for the Week meets in the library on the 2^nd floor at 9 AM. Pastor Linn leads this class.

VThe Christian Parenting Class is taking a break for the summer. Please plan to attend one of the other adult classes or volunteer to teach Sunday School for the summer.

VThe High School Class meets Sundays at 9 AM in the youth room. Emily Fraiser and Nick Garber lead this class.

VThe Young Adult Sunday Bible Class is for college students and young adults 25 and under. The class meets Sunday mornings at 9:00 in the sanctuary basement across from the small kitchen. John Fraiser leads this class.

VWednesday Evening Bible Study led by Pastor Boyd will break for the summer and return on September 8.

VThe Home Bible Study Group is currently studying the Book of Esther. We meet once a month in members’ homes. The group is led by Mark and Sharon Helmkamp. If you are interested in being a part of a Home Bible Study Group, please talk to Mark or Sharon

VThe U of L Bible Studies at the Interfaith Center on the U of L campus will break for the summer and resume in the fall.

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For Your Information

Worship Schedule

Concordia has two services every Sunday morning: one at 7:45 and the other at 10:00. Communion is the 2^nd and 4^th Sundays (kneeling) at early service and the 1^st and 3^rd Sundays (continuous) at late service.

The nursery is available for infants and toddlers through age 2 during the Sunday morning bible class.

The nursery is also available during the 10:00 worship service for small children 4 and under.

Church Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Thursday  --  8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Enjoying the Meditation Garden

We will have the Meditation Garden open every Sunday morning; please make use of this beautiful area. If it is ever closed when you would like to enjoy the Garden, the lock combination is “1483.” If you would ever like to do some weeding in the Garden or in the other flower beds, please do so at your convenience.

Pastor’s Class

The next Pastor’s Class will begin Sunday, September 26, and will meet once a week for 7 weeks (through November 7). The classes will be from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM and will include a free lunch. Each session is taped for those who might miss one.

We will study God’s Word and the teachings of the Lutheran Church. These classes are a special opportunity for nonmembers to learn about Christianity, and they may choose to join our congregation at the end. This is also a nice opportunity for members to review. Please extend this invitation to anyone you think might be interested. Our next service for receiving new members will be on Sunday, November 14.

Are you willing to provide a light lunch on the Sundays of Pastor’s Class? If you can do this, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer.

Acknowledging Our Beloved Acolytes and Crucifers

The youth in our midst serve the Lord in worship services as an acolyte or a crucifer. Their service has been a blessing to us and often times the acolytes and crucifers volunteer to substitute, vest, and serve in services they weren’t scheduled. We have a wonderful core of youth who faithfully serve the Lord, Jesus, in worship services and we can shower all of Concordia’s youth with encouragement to participate. If there are any constructive critiques of any rubrics or how the acolytes and crucifers perform their duties, then please offer them directly to me. Thank you for your compassion and support for our youth.  --Pastor Boyd.

Training for New Acolytes

Pastor will have a training session on Sunday, August 29, after the late service to help new acolytes feel comfortable serving.

Worship Assistants

Would you care to serve as a lector, usher, greeter, nursery worker, or altar guild member? We love it when additional people serve in these capacities. Please write it on the worship attendance card or call the church office if you would like to serve in one or more of these ways.

Chancel Choir Rehearsals

On Wednesday, August 18, the Chancel Choir begins rehearsals for another season. This is an excellent time to join the choir for what we anticipate will be another exciting year of music at Concordia. If you are interested in singing please give Dr. McAbee a call at 558-7867. Childcare is provided for the rehearsals which last from 7:30 to 9:00  PM/

Handbell Choir Rehearsals

On Monday, September 13, from 7 to 8 PM The Concordia Ringers will have their first fall rehearsal. New members are always welcome.

Fellowship Meals

We have a Sunday noon fellowship meal each month. The group serving the fellowship meal can keep the extra receipts for its functions or it may designate where the proceeds should go. If your group wishes to sign up for a meal, you may do so on the bulletin board December 12 is still available. Lutheran Braille Workers will provide the meal on August 8; OSLS parents in September. October 10 is Friendship Sunday and the meal will be provided by the Board of Evangelism. In November our LWML will sponsor the meal. Fellowship meal Sundays are wonderful times to invite guests to worship!

Camp Lakeview Family Fun-Fest

Looking for some “quality time” with your family? Try one of Camp Lakeview’s Family Fun-Fest Retreats on August 27-29 or September 3-5 (Labor Day weekend). Get away with your entire family and end your summer together, making some lasting memories and growing closer to each other and to the Lord. For more information, pick up a brochure from the table in the foyer, download a brochure at www.camplakeview.com, or contact the camp office at lakeview@hsonline.net.

Spiritual Growth Event

You are invited to attend a Spiritual Growth Event at Grace Lutheran Church, New Albany, IN, on Saturday, August 21, from 9 AM to 2 PM. “Get Healthy – Heart and Soul” features a presentation on the physical aspects of a healthy heart led by Joyce Conner, RN, and 2 Bible study sessions led by Stella Beabout. Breakfast and lunch will be served. The event is free.  Questions may be addressed to Joyce Conner at 812-736-3595 or joyfayrn@hotmail.com. There is also a flyer on the bulletin board in the foyer.

Book Discussion Group

The Book Discussion Group meets every two months to discuss a novel or a non-fiction book. The discussion on A World Lost by Wendell Berry ($11.50) will be Tuesday, September 7, at 7 PM at the home of Tim & Staci Rampenthal. The next book will be When Jesus Came to Harvard: Making Moral Choices Today by Harvey Cox.  Books are available in the church office.

Bookstore

Concordia’s bookstore is open for short periods after worship services, after some meetings, and at times when someone is in the office. Christian books, bibles, hymnals, greeting cards, LWML cookbooks, paperweights, and gift items are available for purchase and can be taken with you. Great gift items for birthdays and weddings.

Cold beverages available

Canned Coke and Diet Coke are available in the basement kitchen refrigerator at the cost of $.50 and bottled water for $1.00. Money should be placed in the marked container in the freezer part of the fridge. Proceeds go to offset the cost of Concordia's Braille books.

E-mail Addresses

It is helpful for Pastor Boyd to notify people in the congregation by email of a death or similar important message. Please send an e-mail to Concordia (mail@concordia-lutheran.com) or contact the church office if you would like to be on our email list or if you have changed your e-mail address.

The Lutheran Hour Radio Broadcast

“The Lutheran Hour” can be heard Sunday mornings at 6:30 AM on WHAS -840 AM and at 9 AM on KAWZ -102.7 FM.  

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LUTHERAN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY LEAGUE     (LWML)

¥The LWML will have a meeting on Tuesday, August 10, at 7 PM.  We will have an update on the Gillards, a missionary family in Uganda that Concordia helps to support. The LWML recently sent the Gillards a birthday box to them and later in the year they plan to send a Christmas box.

¥The LWML Board will meet on Tuesday, August 10, at 5:30 PM to discuss plans for the year. If you have any suggestions for projects or activities, please talk to Debbie Blum or Linda Fields.

¥LWML is collecting “pop-tops” from aluminum cans for the Ronald McDonald House. There is a collection container in the Gathering Area.

¥Mites will be collected on Sunday, August 1, and 8.

¥LWML Fall Rally will be in October at Risen Lord. .

¥LWML will provide the Fellowship Meal on Sunday, November 14. During the meal we will have an LWML fundraiser. A representative will have a table set up displaying Partylite items (candles, candleholder, etc.) that will be for sale.

All women of the congregation are invited to join us for this special time together. With prior notice, babysitting and/or transportation can be provided.

The mission of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League is to assist each woman of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so that she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry to the people of the world.

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IN-BETWEENERS

Pinochle/Bridge Party

On Friday, September 10, the In-Betweeners will get together in the Activity Room at 2001 Lancashire Place, which is where Ruth Rozel lives. Please sign up on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you can join us for a night of fun and fellowship. We’ll begin playing cards at 7 PM. Those attending are asked to bring a treat to share (last name starting A-K bring an appetizer and L-Z bring a dessert). If you have a card table and folding chairs that you could bring with you that evening, please let Sharon Helmkamp know.

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GOLDEN AGERS

sOn Friday, August 20, the Golden Agers will visit the renovated Churchill Downs Museum. The cost is $11 for Seniors 55 +. Lunch will be at the Derby Café or Cracker Barrel. Please meet at church at 10:30 AM. We will take the van. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer.

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LUTHERAN BRAILLE WORKERS

Concordia’s Braille group meets on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the sanctuary basement. If you can add LBW, Inc. to your giving, please make the notation that it is for our Work Center #174. Please call Buff Gladden or Kathy Moody for more information.

Lutheran Braille Workers operates 174 work centers in the US and Canada. In 2009 over 11 million sheets of Braille were printed by our workshops.

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SEWING CIRCLE

We invite you to join our circle which meets the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of each month (August 11 & 25 this month). A. We meet at 10 AM in the sanctuary basement. It is a great way to get to know each other and to help in a small way people who need quilts we make. Come join us. You may bring a sack lunch.

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KENTUCKIANA PRO LIFE LUTHERANS

The next meeting will be Tuesday, August 10, at 5:30 PM. We meet on the 2^nd Tuesday of every other month and you are invited to join us. Members are still very much encouraged to join the national Lutherans for Life organization, but that is not mandatory to be a member of the local group.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

¶The Sunday School Teachers’ bible study will be Tuesday, August 24, at 6:00 PM. This is a special time to study the lessons for the month. All teachers and substitutes are urged to attend.

¶Our Sunday School is for all children age 3 and up. Please bring your children and grandchildren for the study of God’s Word. Sunday School starts at 9 AM.

¶A nursery is available for infants and toddlers through age 2 during the Sunday morning bible class at 9:00.

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Sunday School Rally Day

¶Sunday School Rally Day will be on Sunday, August 22, with a light lunch following the late service (subs, sandwiches, chips, beverage). Everyone is invited to attend with special encouragement to families with children. Our Sunday School teachers, substitutes, and superintendent will be installed in the morning service on that day. We are also having an ingathering of supplies for our Sunday School (pencils, markers of all sizes, scissors, glue sticks, crayons). A box to collect these is in the Gathering Area.

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YOUTH NEWS

Senior Youth Events

ðOpen Youth Room Night:  On Friday, August 6, the youth room will be open for games (pool, ping pong, board games), and fellowship from 7-9 PM. Snacks provided. Come and join the fun. Friends are welcome.

ðPizza & Bats Game: On Friday, August 27, we will have pizza at the church and then go to see a Bats game.  The fun starts at 6 PM. 

ðBe sure to attend our bible class every Sunday morning at 9:00 in the youth room in the basement.

JR. CONFIRMATION CLASS

Junior Confirmation for young people in grades 7 and 8 will begin on Wednesday, September 8. We will meet each week from 5 to 6:15 PM. Parents are also invited to come to the first part of the first session.

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U OF L CAMPUS MINISTRY

The LCMS has a campus ministry at U of L. Pastors Gettinger, Peters, and Boyd lead the on-campus activities. We have an office in the Interfaith Center (located just west of the Student Activities Center).

The Lutheran Campus Ministry at U of L receives support from Federation, the Indiana District, and Concordia.

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Looking Ahead

P  Braille Sunday will be August 8. Our Braille group will sponsor the fellowship meat that day.

P  Chancel Choir rehearsals will resume on Wednesday, August 18, at 7:30 PM.

P   The Sunday School Rally Day will be on Sunday, August 22.

P  The Wednesday evening Adult Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, September 8, at 6:30 PM.

P  Junior Confirmation Class will begin on Wednesday, September 8, from 5 to 6:15 PM.

P  The fall session of Pastor’s Class will begin on Sunday, September 26, at 11:30 AM.

P  Our handbell choir, Concordia Ringers, will have its first rehearsal on Monday, September 13, from 7 to 8 PM.

P  LWML Sunday will be November 14.

P  Friendship Sunday will be on October 10. This is a great opportunity to invite friends to join you at church. Please bring guests.

P  The next reception of new members will be Sunday, November 14.

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Upcoming Meetings

KY Pro-Life Lutherans         Tues., Aug. 10      5:30 PM

Board of Evangelism             Tues., Aug. 10      6:30 PM

Board of Youth Ministry        Thurs., Aug. 19     7:00 PM

Sunday School Rally Day       Sun. Aug 22       10:00 AM

Board of Trustees                 Tues., Aug. 24      5:00 PM

SS Teachers Bible Study        Tues., Aug. 24      6:00 PM

Board of Education                Tues., Aug. 24      7:30 PM

Board of Elders                     Thurs., Aug. 26     7:00 PM

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J THANKS GO TO . .

J  Allan Deppen, Thomas Deppen, Marc Joos, Jerry Reiss, Bob & Don Peters, Vince Roehrig, John Willis, and Chris Howell for mowing the grass in July.

J   Chris Howell for cutting the grass in the retention basin.

J   Jack Blombach, Phil Schupp, and Jonathan Schupp for installing the water fountain/cooler that was donated by an anonymous member.

J   Everyone who gave food and/or non-perishable items to the food pantry shower for Vicar Faile and his family.

J   Deer Park Baptist Church for donating diapers to the HCM Kid’s Kloset.

J   Those who drove the Golden Agers to visit Huber’s Orchard & Winery..

J   Doug & Stephany Shultz and Chris & Norma Howell for hosting the last 2 Home Bible Studies and to Mark Helmkamp for leading the Bible Studies.

J   Our Board of Youth for organizing the Cedar Point youth trip. Special thanks to Nick Garber, Jeff Tate, and Emily Frasier for driving the church van and chaperoning.

J   Ron Fehn, Jeff & Karen Tate, and Cherie Ade for continual work on our church website. Also, they have made available on our website access to each Sunday worship sermons and hymns.

J   Our faithful Sunday school teachers preparing their weekly lessons to lead our little lambs into the Savior’s loving arms.  

J   All those who attended our special Sunday school teacher workshop on Saturday, July 24.

J   Emily Frasier for her exuberant energy in planning, organizing, scheduling, and leading our Sunday School teachers. 

J   Mark Helmkamp for fixing/replacing the “eternal flame” that hangs in our chancel area.

J   “Church Ladies” for continuing to meet monthly in growing numbers for good food and Christian fellowship.

J   “LBAS” for continuing to meet in obscure and exotic places to quench our thirst enjoying God’s wonderful creation.

J   Russ Prough for organizing the delivery of prayer blankets to the sick and hospitalized member, family, and friends.

J   Our youth who serve and have served in worship services as acolytes, crucifers, and lectors – Lord, continue to bless them.

J   Staci and Tim Rampenthal for continued hosting in their home and organizing Concordia’s Book Discussion Group.

J   Linda and Randy Fowler for their faithful service maintaining and organizing Concordia’s Book Store.

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Notes & Thank Yous

Thank you very much to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Richard loved going to church and hearing God’s word. He felt the highlight of his life was being baptized and becoming a family member of the church. I am so thankful that the Lord opened up his heart and he believed in forgiveness of sins and life everlasting. He loved the friendliness of everyone and was always amazed that people remembered his name. You all meant so much to him.

Thank you and God’s Richest Blessings to Everyone.

     Ruth Rozel

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We deeply thank you for the generous outpouring of food pantry items, personal care items, gift cards, and support that you lavished on us upon our arrival in Louisville! God has used you to make our coming to Resurrection possible. We are so grateful to have the privilege of serving among such a community of believers. May Christ continue to feed you and fill you with His most gracious gifts!

Vicar Tim, Amber, Jesse, Abbey, Jacob, Phoebe, Joseph, and Naomi Faile.

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HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

sThe Kids’ Kloset is open every Tuesday from 10 AM to 12 PM at Concordia. Donations of gently-used children’s clothing (infant-6X), supplies (strollers, highchairs, diapers, etc.), and gently-used children’s books (up to age 7) are welcome. They are especially in need of clothes in girls sizes 2, 3, 6 and boys sizes infant, 5, 6. Items can be placed by the Kids’ Kloset door in the basement or left in the church office (with a note).

sHCM Food Pantry: You can bring items for the Food Pantry any time. Special needs at this time are disposable diapers (medium or large), feminine products, laundry detergent, hand & bath soap, shampoo, toothpaste & tooth brushes, tuna and canned meats such as stew & chili, and saltine crackers. You may place items in the wire basket in the parish hall basement.

sDerby Dinner Playhouse: On Sunday, August 15, Highlands Community Ministries is sponsoring a trip to see Cinderella at Derby Dinner Playhouse. The TARC bus leaves from Highlands Court (1720 Richmond Dr.) at 11:15 AM. The cost is $32 with Tarc transportation or $29  without transportation. Call 451-3695 to register.

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CAMP CEDARBROOK NOTES

­Camp Cedarbrook will have a Fish Fry on Friday, August 20, from 4:30-7:30 PM. $7 adults & $5 kids. Eat in or carry out.

­ The camp lodge is great for small business parties. You can bring your own food and won’t have to use a catering service. The lodge is also perfect for those family dinners and gatherings with plenty of seating. You can cook there or carry it in. If you would like to reserve the camp, you may call Terry or Angela Smith at (812) 952-3979 to get your date on the schedule.

­To make a tax-deductible donation for the camp’s ministry and upkeep, checks can be sent to Greg Walts (treasurer, 1503 Stone Ridge Drive, Georgetown, IN, 47122) (payable to Camp Cedarbrook), you may use your Camp Cedarbrook envelopes in your Concordia envelope box and place them in the Sunday offering, or you can use the website www.campcedarbrooklll.com donation link to make donations through Pay pal. Camp Cedarbrook is also able to receive gifts of stocks, bonds, & mutual funds.

 Terry & Angela Smith, Caretakers

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Sunday Evening Devotions at Camp Cedarbrook

Sunday Evening Devotions are held throughout the summer at 6 PM. These services are led by the pastors of the Louisville circuits and are for the members of our area Missouri Synod churches. Please join us. Camp Cedarbrook is located just SE of the Lanesville, IN interchange off of I-64. In case of rain, the devotions will be held indoors.

August 1         Pastor Loppnow        Retired

August 8         Pastor Kischnick       Grace

August 15       Pastor Engel             Redeemer

August 22       Pastor Boyd              Concordia

August 29       Pastor Boyd              Concordia

September 5    Pastor Woods           Grace

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