CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH
Louisville, Kentucky
Established 1878
|
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH |
|
|
THE MESSENGER Concordia Lutheran Church Volume LXXI May 2008 Issue 5
Greetings in the Lord,
On April 22 Pastor Jacob Gillard, his wife Michelle, and their daughters Amelia and Evangeline visited Concordia and made a presentation on their upcoming mission work in Uganda. Jacob has served parishes in Maryland and Minnesota since he graduated from the seminary 7 years ago, and he has now accepted a call from LCMS World Mission to help train church leaders of the Lutheran Church Mission Uganda (LCMU).
The LCMU has 63 congregations but only one pastor and one deaconess, so much of the ministry there is done by lay leaders. Pastor Gillard will be teaching and training those lay leaders. Michelle and the girls will also be involved by inviting families and children to Christian “story hours” that they will host.
This remarkable church body is only 13 years old but is growing by leaps and bounds. For many years they have requested that the Missouri Synod provide a person to train lay leaders, and the Synod is finally able for the first time to honor that request.
The Gillards will be going to Uganda (in East Africa) in October and will be living in the capital city, Kampala. After two years they will come to the States for two months and then return. Because English is the official language of Uganda, all of the teaching will be in English.
Please pray for the Gillards as they serve in Uganda. They are enthusiastic and Spirit-filled as they enter this exciting ministry.
You may also support their ministry financially with one-time or recurring gifts. You may go to www.lcms.org?12893 to give a gift, or send a gift to LCMS Mission Senders, 1333 S. Kirkwood Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122-7295 indicating that this is support for Rev. Jacob Gillard. Recurring gifts may be by checks, automatic withdrawal, or credit card. There are some packets for further information in the foyer. The Gillards will be happy to have email contact with people; their address is jacob.gillard@lcms.org. Their blog is ugandaconnection.wordpress.com.
It is also possible for the congregation to vote to support this mission as a parish. Dean Donnell of the board of evangelism has a packet of information if Concordia wishes to do this.
v v v
In another hour I will be leaving to drive to Ft. Wayne for the call service at which both Steve Gettinger and Brad Stadsvold expect to receive calls. This is very exciting! [The results of this special evening will be printed elsewhere in this newsletter.] v v v
We have been contacted by WHAS radio and by 790 radio about the possibility of broadcasting on Sunday mornings. They require a one-year commitment. The WHAS opportunity follows “The Lutheran Hour” and would be from 7:00 to 7:30. It would cost $500 per week. The 790 option is from 8:30 to 9:00 for $150 per week. We cannot put anything like this into the budget, but if anyone is interested in sponsoring some of this, please contact Pastor Peters or Matt Helmkamp. This may or may not be something Concordia wishes to do. During the day, WHAS reaches 6 states and has an average listening audience Sunday through Saturday of 12,000 in a 15-minute period. WHAS is 50,000 watts, “clear channel”; 790 is 5,000 watts.
Pastor Peters
n n n
In this month’s article I would like to comment on a couple of different items.
First, a wonderful fellowship meal was had involving the people of Risen Lord and Concordia Lutheran. You could say it was kind of like a mother/daughter banquet (sorry…. I could not resist the connection). There were about 57 people who attended worship at Risen Lord and over 100 for the fellowship meal. It was a splendid time together. I would like to thank all the people who came out and who helped out.
The second thing is that the LWML of Concordia has purchased a brand new shiny communion set and I got to pick it out. It is a beautiful gift from Concordia to Risen Lord. It is wonderful to think that the gift of our Lord’s body and blood will be distributed in a gift given in love.
The third thing I would like to comment on is something that had been on my mind quite a bit lately and that is the call service on April 23, 2008, at 7 PM at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Little did I realize when I was growing up in Fort Wayne that I would one day stand in the Chapel at the Lutheran Seminary and hear these words spoken; “Stephen Gettinger, mission planter at Risen Lord Lutheran Church Taylorsville, Kentucky.” Those words have changed the direction of my life. It is a direction that requires me to walk by faith one step at a time and one day at a time. But I do not walk alone, I walk with my Lord who came to me as a little eight-year-old boy and put faith in his heart by His Word and His Spirit. That shy and timid little boy has grown up and been called to boldly proclaim Christ crucified and risen from the dead for the forgiveness of sins. Pray that I may do so faithfully until I draw my dying breath.
In closing, I want to thank Pastor Peters and the people of Concordia Lutheran Church for being God’s hands extended in my life and the life of my family. You have taken us in and made us a part of your family. You have given of your time, talent and treasure to give me a wonderful and full vicarage. Then you allowed yourselves to be used by the Holy Spirit to submit a call to the seminary, so that I could be called to serve as a mission planter at Risen Lord Lutheran Church. May God continue to richly bless you as we work side by side to see this daughter church grown from her infancy into a mature, self-sufficient adult.
Vicar Steve Gettinger
n n n
JOIN US FOR BIBLE STUDY
VThe Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class is led by Pastor Peters. Join us at 9 AM each Sunday for an informal discussion and study. We are studying the Gospel of Matthew. Please come and invite others. We meet in the 2nd-floor meeting room. The coffee pot is always on. This month we will be selecting a new topic. VThe Sunday Morning Bible Class – Scripture Readings for the Week meets in the library at 9 AM. Pastor Linn leads this class. VThe Christian Parenting Class topic is “Boundaries.” We meet at 8:50 AM in the sanctuary basement. The class is lead by Mary Eschels. VThe High School Class topic is “Community: We Are Not Alone.” We meet Sundays at 9 AM in the youth room. Vince Roehrig, Aaron & Edie Silletto, and Jim Maxwell lead this class. VThe Young Adult Sunday Bible Class is led by John Fraiser and is for college students and young adults 25 and under. The class meets Sunday mornings at 9 AM in the sanctuary basement across from the small kitchen. VWednesday Evening Bible Study will break until fall. V The Home Bible Study Group meets once a month in a member’s home. They will meet on May 18 at the Lohmeyers’ home and on June 29 at the Howells’ home. The group meets at 7 PM and is studying the book of Ephesians. Mark & Sharon Helmkamp lead this group. VThe U of L Bible Studies meet weekly during the semester on Thursdays at 4 PM in the Interfaith Center (at the foot of the SAC ramp) at U of L.
n n n
Worship ScheduleConcordia has two services every Sunday morning: one at 7:45 and the other at 10:00. Communion is the 2nd and 4th Sundays (kneeling) at early service and the 1st and 3rd 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.
n n n
Church Office HoursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Thursday -- 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
n n n
For Your Information
Vicar Gettinger’s CallPastor Peters was able to be at the call service in Ft. Wayne. Steve Gettinger was placed as Mission Planter at Risen Lord. He will be installed as pastor at Risen Lord around the 1st of August. Brad Stadsvold was placed as pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Winona, MN.
PentecostSunday, May 11, is Pentecost. People are invited to wear red to worship services on that day.
Election Day Volunteers Needed:Concordia will again serve as a polling place on Election Day, Tuesday, May 20. A volunteer is needed to open the church by 5:15 AM and remain until 8:30 AM. A volunteer is also needed from 4:30 to 6:30 PM to close the church. Please let the church office or Pastor know if you can help with this.
New Parenting Class to be Offered in MayTo help their children grow into healthy adults, parents need to teach them how to take responsibility for their behavior, their values, and their lives. The authors of the Gold Medallion award-winning book Boundaries bring their biblically-based principles to bear on the challenging task of child-rearing, showing parents how to bring control to an out-of-control family life, how to set limits and still be loving parents, how to define legitimate boundaries for the family, and how to install in children a godly character. Please let Mary Eschels (897-0289) know if you will be attending this class, which starts on May 4, so that enough materials can be ordered.
Luther’s Writings Study GroupConcordia hosts a study group every other Thursday evening at 7:30 PM to discuss some of Luther’s writings. Please come if you are interested, and invite others. This is open to people of all religious backgrounds. A one-volume collection of Luther’s writings is used. It is available in the office for $34.50. (Three free copies are available for people for whom the cost is a problem.) The topic for May 8 is “Order of Mass and Communion,” 303-316. The topic for May 15 is “Eight Sermons at Wittenberg,” part 1, pp. 282-290.
Home VisitsPastor Peters would like to make a few home visits during May (in addition to the homebound visits) and has set aside Friday, May 23 for this purpose. Visits are possible at 10 AM, 1 PM, and 2:30 PM. If you would be free during this time to visit with Pastor Peters in your home, please call the church office or Pastor.
Book Discussion GroupThe Book Discussion Group meets every two months to discuss a novel or a non-fiction book. The discussion on The Chamber by John Grisham ($7)) will be on Wednesday, June 4, at 7 PM. The following books will be: Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (11.25), and Exodus by Leon Uris ($6.50). The books are available in the church office.
Fellowship MealsWe have a Sunday noon fellowship meal each month. The group serving the fellowship meal can keep the extra receipts for its functions. If your group wishes to sign up for a meal, you may do so on the bulletin board. Fellowship meal Sundays are wonderful times to invite guests to worship!
The April potluck fellowship meal at Risen Lord was a great success. Over 100 people had a wonderful time including 34 families (75 people) from Concordia.
The fellowship meal on Sunday, May 4, will be a benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The food will be provided; free-will offering. Everyone is invited; please come and invite friends. Please contact Marlene Helmkamp if you can help with the meal.
Katrina Relief EffortsAnother rebuilding trip to Biloxi, MS is in the works and 6-10 volunteers are needed for each of the 4 weeks during the month of June, 2008. Week #1 workdays are June 2- 6, week #2 workdays are June 9- 13, week #3 workdays are June 16-20, and week #4 workdays are June 23- 27. We work from 8 AM to 5 PM each day with one hour out for lunch. We will be traveling on the weekends and arrival is expected on Sunday afternoon sometime prior to dinner at 6 PM.
The Indiana District LCMS is sponsoring 4 homes to be rebuilt there again this year and they will also be covering our volunteers’ room and board expenses. We will be staying in Camp Biloxi (located behind Good Shepherd Lutheran Church) and will once again be working with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia rebuilding homes along the Gulf Coast.
Those with questions, wanting more detailed information, or interested in volunteering to serve during one of these 4 weeks should contact Mike Bultemeier ASAP at (260) 485-1416 or by e-mail at mgb33dodge@msn.com.
The citizens of the Gulf Coast fear that they are being forgotten since it has been over 2 ½ years since Hurricane Katrina decimated their beautiful shoreline and destroyed their homes. God has richly blessed us with many opportunities to serve Him and His people. If you are ready, willing, and able, please say a prayer and consider serving God’s children in their time of need. If you can’t join in this effort, please keep all of our volunteers in your prayers during the month of June asking for their safe travel to and from Biloxi, their safety on the job, and that the reconstruction process move forward diligently and swiftly.
Lawn Mowing & Flower Care A number of volunteers are needed to maintain our church grounds (grass-cutting, etc.). Those willing to help out can contact the church office or put their name on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer. We would also like those who are willing to help with the flower beds to sign up in the foyer. Pastor keeps a hoe in his office for anyone to use. J
Cedar Lake Lodge 2nd Annual Arts & Crafts Fair and SaleCedar Lake will hold an arts & crafts fair on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, from 11 AM to 6 PM. All goods will be handmade by the resident artists of Cedar Lake. There will be games for the children, raffles, an art gallery, and refreshments. If you would like to donate materials (construction paper, glue sticks, acrylic paint, ribbon, card stock, pom-poms, pipe cleaners, wooden shapes, etc.), contact Chelcia Nemec at 502-222-7157 ext. 151. Cedar Lake is located at 3301 Jericho Road in LaGrange, KY.
TV and Radio Broadcasts?WYCS, Louisville Channel 24, is broadcasting LLL’s “On Main Street” TV program at 5 PM on Sundays. ?“The Lutheran Hour” can be heard Sunday mornings at 6:30 on WHAS -840 AM.
Job opportunityPeace Lutheran Church, Seymour, IN, is seeking a part-time Director of Youth Ministries. Please visit their website: www.seymourpeacelutheran.com for more information.
n n n
RISEN LORD LUTHERAN CHURCH
Risen Lord Lutheran Church, is a mission start in Spencer County at Elk Creek. Sunday services are at 10:30 (Sunday School at 9:30). Take I-265 to the Taylorsville Road exit and turn east for 2 miles. Turn right on Taylorsville Lake Road (hwy 155) and go 8.8 miles. It is 1 mile east of the large white water tower and just past the flashing light. Address: 5138 Taylorsville Road / Hwys 155 & 55.
Workday at Risen LordWe will have a workday at Risen Lord on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 9 AM. Check out LWML news for more information.
n n n
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN
Resurrection Lutheran is just off Gardiner Lane (4205 Gardiner View Ave.) east of Poplar Level Road and close to the Watterson (Poplar Level interchange). Sunday worship is at 10 AM and Sunday School and bible class are at 9:30 AM.
Workday at ResurrectionThere will be a workday at Resurrection on Monday, May 19, beginning at 10 AM and ending at 8:30 PM. Come anytime during those hours to help as long as you can.
Fellowship Meal at ResurrectionWe will have a fellowship meal at Resurrection Lutheran on Sunday, May 25, at 12 PM. It will be a pot-luck with meat and beverage provided. The free-will offering will benefit Resurrection (after expenses).
n n n
SOFTBALL
Now is the time to sign up for the men’s team. The league the team will play in is the same as last year at Watkins United Methodist Church, 9800 Westport Road. The games will be played on Mondays. The first game will be on May 5 at 6:30 PM.
Our sports teams are for members, relatives of members, and prospective members.
n n n
GOLF SCRAMPLE
On Saturday, May 10, Lutheran Family Services will host its 10th Annual Golf Scramble at Tanglewood Golf Course in Taylorsville, beginning at 12:15 PM with lunch. To register or for more information, contact Lutheran Family Services at 899-5991.
n n n
GOLDEN AGERS
Ø.The Golden Agers will meet on Friday, May 16, at 10:30 AM and take the van to Camp Cedarbrook. Lunch will be at Polly Freeze.
n n n
LWML
§Workday: Members of Risen Lord and Concordia will be gathering together on Saturday, May 17, from 9 AM to 2 PM at Risen Lord to pull weeds, spread mulch, trim bushes, and plant a few annuals. Bring your gloves, rakes, shovels, clippers, and any other tool you think would be helpful. LWML will be sponsoring this and providing lunch. This is open to men and women. Please sign up so we know how many we will have for lunch. If you are not able to come but would like to provide any type of supplies, please contact Vera Price (412-6874) or Karen Tate (851-1010).
§June 15th will be the annual Father’s Day bake sale.
§We will have our annual Ladies outing also in June.
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.
n n n
LUTHERANS FOR LIFE
Lutherans for Life is providing special bulletin inserts for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. They are also passing out baby bottles on Mother’s Day and requesting that they be returned on Father’s Day or thereabouts. These can be filled with change (coins or bills). The money will be given to organizations that assist needy mothers.
n n n
LUTHERAN BRAILLE WORKERS
In an effort to increase the number of work centers, Lutheran Braille Workers, Inc. has asked the existing work centers to become self-supporting if possible. For 2007 the materials for our work center at Concordia amounted to approximately $1,500. In 2008 if you are moved to add LBW, Inc. to your giving, please make the notation that it is for our Work Center #174. Remember that if you are a Thrivent member, Thrivent will match 50% of your donation. Please call Buff Gladden or Kathy Moody for more information. With your generosity, Lutheran Braille Workers, Inc. can fill the need of God’s Word in Braille throughout the world.
Concordia’s Braille group meets on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 12 noon. Blind people around the world receive these books free of charge.
From South India: “Greetings in the name of our dear Savior, Jesus Christ. I am living in Namakkal. My age is 80. My wife has gone to heaven to be with her Savior. I fell down four years ago and broke some bones in my leg. Now I walk slowly in the streets and distribute Gospel tracts to the Hindus. Some will receive them, but most will not. But I will not fear. I will do this small ministry till my death. I enter their houses and tell them about Jesus and pray for their salvation. When I walk along the streets, small children who are playing will come to me and ask me to pray for them. I stop and pray for their health, education, and salvation. Please pray for my ministry. I humbly beg you to send me 20 English large print bibles and Christian literature.”
n n n
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
¶Our next Sunday School Teachers’ Bible Study will be Monday, June 2, at 6:00 PM. Pastor Peters leads this 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. The opening is at 8:50 AM in the sanctuary.
¶A nursery is available for infants and toddlers through age 2 during the Sunday morning bible class at 9:00.
n n n
YOUTH NEWS
Senior Youth tOur summer trip may be to St. Louis leaving on Monday, July 7, and returning Saturday, July 12. Some activities will be the Arch, Six Flags, Grant’s Farm, zoo & Forest Park, Seminary, and more. The cost is $100. Opportunities to earn $25 toward the cost are: helping with the fellowship meal on Sunday, May 4, and helping with VBS at Concordia, Resurrection, and/or Risen Lord. tPastor just received exciting news. If we go to St. Louis 1 week earlier (June 30 to July 5), we can stay at St. Louis University and attend a Lutheran Youth gathering sponsored by Higher Things. We need to let them know right away. You can check this event out on their website – www.amen2008.org. Please let him know what you think. Pastor must register the individuals NOW. The cost would be the same ($100).
Future Senior Youth Events §Ping-Pong Tourney, §Bowling, Ice Skating.
Be sure to attend our bible class every Sunday morning at 9:00 in the youth room in the basement. The topic is “Community: We Are Not Alone.”
Junior Youth Events
n n n
U OF L CAMPUS MINISTRY
The LCMS has a campus ministry at U of L. Vicar Gettinger leads 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.
Bible Study at U of L: On Thursday afternoon during the semester at 4 PM there is a bible study for Lutheran students and all guests in the Interfaith Center (at the foot of the SAC ramp) at U of L. U of L students, faculty, and staff are invited.
If anyone would like to fix treats or a simple supper meal for 6–8 for any Thursday, please contact Vicar Gettinger. The food can be brought to church for Vicar to take.
Worship at U of L: On Thursday evenings at 6:15 we have evening devotions (Vespers) at the U of L Interfaith Center.
n n n
J THANKS GO TO . . J Laura Lawrence and Lois Lutz for helping out in the office. J Lois Lutz for providing meals for the bible study at U of L. J Mary Eschels, John Fraiser, Vicar Gettinger, Pastor Linn, Mark & Sharon Helmkamp, and Pastor Peters for leading our adult and college bible classes. J Bob & Sharon Der Ohanian for hosting the home bible study group in April. J All those who helped set up the food or grill at the Thunder Over Louisville Party. Over 70 people participated in this fun event. J Anna and Emily Gettinger, Robert McCrillis, Olivia Deppen, and several other youth and adults including Stephanie McCrillis for handling the parking at Thunder Over Louisville. The youth made over $210.00. J Bob & Don Peters and Barry Hartlage for mowing the grass in April. Bruce Rhode for cutting the retention basin. J Andy, Mitzi, Avery, Maya, and Sam Dobelstein, Judy Bland, Laura Lawrence, Chris Hilpp, Paul Cooksey, Clint Dobelstein, Pastor Richeson, Andy, Rhonda, and Robbie Newcomer, Jim Deppen, Jr., Olivia Deppen, Chuck & Mary Lou Dobelstein, Mike Whitehouse, Pastor Peters, Ruth Rozel, Pastor Lehenbauer, Clarence & Ray Miles, Eric Schumacher, Pastor & Mrs. Koch, and Jim Deppen, Sr. for working to clean up the school and grounds at Resurrection Lutheran. J Mike Waflart and Ron Fehn for cleaning the freezer. J Bob George for purchasing a new lawn mower and donating it to the church. J Timothy Seltz for donating toys to the nursery. J Herb Koerselman for playing trumpet and DJ Schroeder and Jesse Troutman for playing trombone on confirmation Sunday. J Alice Pierce, Barbara Blombach, Jane and Ellen Lohmeyer, and Vera Price for providing desserts for the Uganda Mission Presentation. J Jack Blombach for installing a shelf for newsletter supplies. J The confirmands’ parents for the nice reception on examination night. J Pastor & Pam and Vicar for hosting the confirmation retreat. J Joyce Boone, Barbara Wheeler, Tim Rampenthal, Staci Rampenthal, Pam Peters, and Barry Hartlage for handling the junior confirmation reception. J Edie Silletto for taking junior confirmation pictures. J Jack Blombach for putting a new drainage system on the east side of the church in the meditation garden.
n n n
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 13 to 17 – 6:00 to 8:15 PM Sunday to Thursday
The 2008 VBS theme is “Friendship Trek” “Jesus, Our Forever Friend”
Grab your gear and join us July 13-17 for the Friendship Trek, an amazing hike through the Bible to meet Jesus, our Forever Friend. We need adult and teen volunteers to guide our hikers on this fun journey. Everyone will find fun, faith, and friends at Friendship Trek. To volunteer to help, please sign up on the bulletin board in the foyer. If you have questions or comments, contact Staci Rampenthal at 426-5885 or
We will have a VBS planning meeting on Thursday, June 5, at 7 PM.
n n n
THRIVENT BUILDSwith HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
We are building another house this year! The house is located at 818 W. St. Catherine St. If you would like to have a rewarding experience, come and join us in building a house. Contact Tom Richards (339-7547) or Carole Miller (367-2316) to volunteer.
n n n
CAMP CEDARBROOK NOTES
If you plan on reserving the camp for the 2008 season, you may call Jill McLellen at (502) 797-8743 to get your date on the schedule. We have newly revised contracts for the 2008 year that are available to be downloaded off our website at: www.cedarbrooklll.com . Fundraiser T-shirts and Camp Cedarbrook Cookbooks are on sale NOW on the website under the must see fundraisers link.
Jill McLellen, Executive Director Terry & Angela Smith, Caretakers
To make a tax-deductible donation for the camps 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 any size donation through pay pal. Camp Cedarbrook is also able to receive gifts of stocks, bonds, & mutual funds.
n n n
HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
Ryder Cup Tickets – Silent Auction: HCM has been awarded two weekly Season Tickets to the 37th Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club, Tuesday, September 16, through Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. Each weekly season ticket allows access to the grounds all six days of the Ryder Cup, a copy of the official Ryder Cup journal, as well as off-site parking and shuttle service to the event. The dollar value of these two tickets is $870 when they were available. Because the tickets were only available for purchase to the general public via a random draw some months ago, we anticipate these tickets to be auctioned for a much higher value. 100% of the dollars raised by this silent auction will go to support the services of Highlands Community Ministries. HCM is starting the silent auction bidding at a minimum of $900. Persons interested in bidding on these two tickets may do so by calling 451-3695 to place a bid or email hcmexecu@hotmail.com. The deadline for bidding is May 15th. Please help us spread the word to your friends in the golf community!
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. The Kids Kloset is especially in need of: Diapers (sizes 1, 4, 5, 6), wipes, boys & girls pants (sizes 4, 5, 6), boys & girls winter coats, socks, and underwear. 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. Food items, soap, shampoo, powdered laundry detergent, toilet paper, dishwashing liquid, soft-bristle toothbrushes, toothpaste, all-purpose cleaner and feminine products are all welcome. You may place items in the wire basket in the parish hall basement.
n n n
Life’s Landmarks
BaptismJillian Claire Elizabeth., daughter of Emily & John Fraiser, was received into God’s covenant of grace by holy baptism during the 10:00 service on Sunday, April 13. Junior ConfirmationSarah Kelty, Robert McCrillis, Jonah Null, and Sarah Schroeder were confirmed on Sunday, April 20.
MarriageJacob Waflart and Keisha Barnett were united in holy matrimony at Concordia on Saturday, April 5, 2008.
n n n
OUR HOMEBOUND *
E. Cubine J. Ehlers M. Fleischer R. Fleischer J. Freeman L. Hall G. Kurk M. Nagel L. Scheu V. Schmidt R. Waski E. Westerman G. & F. Wheeler A. Willis E. Wolf
* perhaps only temporarily |
|
|
