January 2013 Monthly Newsletter

Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church 216 Fifth Avenue SE

Conover, North Carolina

Just these lines, my friends…

Who were the “Significant People” who died in 2012? Just before New Years, the TV Networks each shared with their viewers the list of those that they thought worthy of mentioning. The list included people like: Andy Griffith of Mayberry RFD Dick Clark of American Band Stand General Norman Schwarzkopf, commander of the Allied Forces in Desert Storm Sally Ride, the first woman into space Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon Mike Wallace and Andy Rooney of Sixty Minutes Phyllis Diller, Comedian Larry Hagman, of I Dream of Jeanie, and Dallas These individuals, in some way, helped to shape our lives and our American culture. Concordia has its own list of “Significant People” who died in 2012. In my book these individuals are more significant than those listed above. They helped to shape our “faith-life.” The list includes people like: Hal Kaylor, who kept a bible by his bed stand and read it each night Crawford Bost, who taught Sunday School for many years Bud Spencer, who “broke in” new vicars when they visited him Margaret Sparkman, who painted gourds for those in nursing homes Clarence Wallace, who loved to set up a Christmas display for his neighbors to enjoy Annie Bolick, who faithfully sat in the front row at worship Poss Gilbert, who served as an usher and LLL member Frances Winters, who was the first to arrive at the 10:30 service and greeted all who followed Dot Brady, who sat in her chair and faithfully prayed for the members of our congregation You probably remember more “significant” accomplishments of these individuals. But these are the things that I remember. These are the simple activities that caused these “sheep” to ask, When Lord, did we see Thee hungry and give Thee something to eat… or see Thee as a stranger and welcome Thee… or see Thee and thirsty, and give Thee something to drink. And they are the ones who heard our LORD answer, When you did it for one of the least of these… you did it for ME. (Matthew 25:37-40) The New Year 2013 is just beginning. Who knows what names will be remembers at the end of the year. Take heart in the fact that because of your relationship to Christ Jesus, you are a person of “significance.” It may not any one “big-time activity” that has the greatest impact, but rather, it is the little things that you do in Jesus’ Name. In 2013 seize every opportunity to live for Christ Jesus with your… Hearts…Hands…and Voices. Pastor A. Mark Schudde

Concordia Cares

We care… so much so… that we are even offering a New Class on how and when to show care. It is called, THE CHRISTIAN CAREGIVER. While we are most certainly blessed in being a “Stephen Ministry Congregation” and have over twenty individuals who have been formally trained in this ministry, each one of us is called by our Lord Jesus to show care…as He cares! THE CHRISTIAN CAREGIVER class is one of the “units” of Stephan Ministry Training that can benefit every member of Concordia. Prayerfully consider attending this class.

When: Sundays, starting January 6th. Time: 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Where: Room 19 in the Church Education Wing Teacher/Leaders: Stephen Ministry Leader, Mary Canrobert and Pastor Schudde Who: Everyone! …especially Elders, future Care Zone Leaders, people with the “Spiritual Gifts” of Compassion and Hospitality, those with an elderly parent, or neighbor….

Children’s Ministry Corner

Worship Bags for children are now available during all worship services. These bags are designed to help children engage

and focus during worship. Please return the bags to the black baskets at the end of each service. Donations would be

appreciated to help purchase additional items for the bags or replenish supplies. If you would like to help with items be

on the lookout for dry erase markers, children's Bible story books, or Bible coloring books.

Just a reminder: The nursery is available during the 10:30 and 10:45 worship services. Our nursery is staffed with at least

2 nursery care workers to ensure the safety of the children in our care.

If you are interested in helping with Children's Ministry or would like to be part of the visioning team please contact

Victoria Weaver; vweaver@concordianc.org or 704-325-0421.

The Home Spot with Pastor Weaver

A few things to check out:

1. Do you find yourself always around a certain group of people- hanging out, having fun, solving the world’s

problems in just a couple hours over dinner? Then I need you. We’re looking to get some connecting groups

going here at Concordia. So, if you’re interested in leading, or being a part of a connecting group, please let me

know! 828-695-7555, bweaver@concordianc.org.

2. Xtreme Hike 2013! Some of the Iron Men of Concordia are looking to join the Xtreme Hike of 2013- 30.1 miles in

one day of the Appalachian Trail, raising funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. We need you to support us,

pray for us and cheer us on in this amazing challenge and adventure! More information on how to help soon to

come-keep your eyes open.

3. Jessica Meier, Victoria Weaver and Pastor Weaver are starting a new endeavor to help equip the homes of

Concordia Lutheran Church and School, as well as the surrounding community. Faith-In-The-Home workshops

are going to deal with the tough issues families must face now days, and equip and root homes in the love of

Christ. Our first event is going to be Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 12:15-1:15, Family: Defined- a look at God’s

design for family and today’s reality. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP to Pastor Weaver,

bweaver@concordianc.org if you are going to join us.

4. Go to http://thehomeconnection.wordpress.com, or scan the code below. Be sure to enter your email address

to follow the blog.

Look for: marriage retreat in early Spring, Family Camp dates for 2013, connecting groups forming and more!

Note from Vicar Harry

What a year! 2012 has been an incredible year for our church and God has been so faithful. Hannah and I

would like to say thank you to every one of you in the congregation for all you have done for us. For the

outpouring of love that we have received in the form of cards and gifts, and from the time you take to invest

in our lives and help us during our time here in Conover, we are so grateful to each and every one of you.

December was a busy but a wonderful month for us. Between my many duties, some of which include

teaching Confirmation, helping out with the lock-in, leading Advent worship services, helping New Hope

Missions Church in Mooresville and coaching boys' basketball, I really experienced both the intensity and the

blessing of the Christmas season that comes with working in the church. And Hannah truly enjoyed helping

out around the church -- attending and helping with lunches and breakfasts, helping decorate the Christmas

trees, attending Bible studies, and spending time with God's people here. And looking forward into 2013, we

are so excited for all that God has for our church as well as what God will teach us in ministry this year.

Once again, thank you, thank you, thank you! We look forward to what God's got for his people here in

January.

In Christ,

Vicar Harry

Sermon Series

The word “Epiphany” means: to “Reveal” or to “Shine a Light” onto something. The question is which way is the light is directed? Does it shine toward Jesus, so that we can see HIM better? Or does it shine from HIM onto US… so that we see ourselves, and how God is shaping us? Come each Sunday and discover the answer. January 6th Epiphany LIGHT January 13th Epiphany WATER January 20th Epiphany WINE January 27th Epiphany SCROLL February 3rd Epiphany EXERCISMS February 10th Epiphany MOUNTAIN

Benefit Dinner for Addyson When: Sunday, January 13th 4:00-6:00pm Where: Concordia Family Life Center What: A Chili Cook-off (Come and sample numerous types of Chili—help grade them for awards) Why: Addyson in a 4-year-old member of Concordia with “brittle bone” disease receiving on-going treatments Concordia will be working with Thrivent Financial for additional funds for this Benefit “chili tasting.” Watch for more details. Also submit your favorite chili … we are looking for up to 40 varieties.

Constitution and By-law Forums Set

As a follow-up to the Congregational Meeting at Conover Station on November 17 regarding the updating of the

Constitution and By-laws of Concordia Lutheran Church, a task force was formed to study the documents provided by

Dr. Alan Klaas following the meeting.

The goal of the task force was to study the documents and to make sure Dr. Klaas had captured the intent of those

attending the meeting and to make sure the language is consistent throughout.

Those serving on the task force are as follows: Rick Bare, Leslie Brown, Paula Brown, David Hartsoe, David Isenhower ,

Randy Isenhower, Dan Long, Jim Rice, Sonny Roseman, Pastor Mark Schudde and Gina Sigmon.

The task force has reviewed the work of Dr. Klaas and made some minor revisions to the document to fit in with

Concordia Congregation and to position us for future service to God and the community with hearts, hands and voices.

The task force will mail out copies of the Constitution and By-laws to each household in early January and will hold

forums to discuss them on three separate occasions before bringing them to a vote at a special called meeting of the

Voter’s Assembly.

The forums will be held at the following times: Sunday, January 20 at 2:00 pm.

Thursday, January 24 at 6:30 pm

Sunday, January 27 at 2:00 pm

The task force wishes to provide every possible opportunity for discussion prior to holding a special voter’s meeting in

February.

Watch for your mailing in early January.

Jim Rice

President

Thank you to the volunteers who assembled the December newsletter: Paul and Kay Bolick, Margie Bowman, Annette

Henry and Shirley Canrobert.

News from the Board of Christian Education

Current Adult Classes are as follows:

The Christian Caregiver – led by Pastor Schudde and Mary Canrobert in the Emmaus room

We Believe What ??!?!-led by Pastor Weaver in room #19

Fathered by God: Discover What Your Dad Could Never Teach You by John Eldredge- led by Randy Isenhower & Terry

Corpening in the school conference room (Men Only)

Ladies Morning Bible Study

The Ladies Bible Study on Wednesdays at 9:15 am will start again on January 9, 2013. Join us as we study the book "One

Thousand Gifts," by Ann Voskamp. For 6 weeks, we will explore how to see the blessings in everyday life. Do you dare to

live fully right where you are?

Woman to Woman Conference

If you are one of more than 70 women signed up to attend the conference on February 8-9, 2013 …we have your ticket!

If you did not prepay, please drop your check for $39.99 by the church office or place in the offering plate. Just mark “

W2W” in the memo line!

http://www.woman2womanconference.com/

ALL IN THE FAMILY

(This is an update of the happenings in the

Life of Concordia since the last Newsletter)

HOSPITAL/OUT-PATIENT

Addyson Edwards Frankie Matthews Lori Teague

Warren Frye Dale Ramseur Bill Watts

Martha Johnson Tabitha Ramseur Fannie Wike

Sympathy To

Joy Malin and family at the death of her mother, Mary Ollis Hornbuckle

The family of Ruth Shell Kiser

Baptisms

Mckayla & Arabella Coletti, Addyson & Parker Edwards, Valerie Garcia, Layla Herman, Collin Matteson, Brooke

Pope, Jacera & Jalaina Ramseur, John, Jacqueline and Lin’er Soderberg and Harleigh Stallings.

Additions to Our Concordia Family

Jason & Kerri Dillard (Cole) Brent & Tamara London (London, Atticus and Adrienne) David & Shelly Hayes (Abbey, Jessica, Addison and Sophie) Lonnie & Tina Loftin (Ayden) Andy & Lisa Martin (Zachary and Emily) Dale & Debbie Ramseur Christy Vanover (Brianna) Tray & Kendra Watson (Caleb, Jonah and Benjamin) Scott & Frieda Watts

SUGGESTED FOOD ITEMS FOR ECCCM FOR JANUARY

January 6 - Peanut Butter January 13 - Boxed Cereals January 20 –Grits January 27- Canned Meats

2013 Offering Envelopes

Offering envelopes for 2013 are located in the transept of the church near the church office and in the entry at the Praise Service. If

you have not done so, please pick up your envelopes as soon as possible. If you can’t locate your envelopes, please contact Ann in

the church office.

2013 Altar Flowers

The 2013 flower calendar is posted in the transept near the church office. If you would like to reserve a Sunday, please note your

selection on the calendar.

Primetimer News

The Concordia Primetimers will hold their regular meeting on Monday January 14 with a covered dish luncheon

beginning at 11:30 am in the Emmaus room. Please plan to join us for fun, good food and fellowship.

NYG Bojangles Share Nights

The 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings in January (1/1 & 1/15) and February (2/5 & 2/19) are Share Nights at Conover

Bojangles…where 10% of all sales from 5 – 8 pm will go to support the Concordia Youth attending the National Youth

Gathering next July. So, enjoy some chicken & biscuits and know that you are helping our Youth!

January 6

"In Christ, a New Day is Dawning, for You!" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz

The reality for all who trust in Christ: because of Him, a new day has dawned for you. (Isaiah 60:1, 3-6)

January 13

"Jesus, the Pilot of Your Life" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz When life seems so beyond our skill or control, we need Jesus, the Pilot who alone can rescue us

and bring us safely home. (Luke 3:15-22)

January 20

"The Lord Who Brings Celebration to Life" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Gregory Seltz

Jesus turns the bitter water of our despair and defeat into the wine of eternal life. (John 2:1-11)

January 27

"Getting the Right Gift" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Ken Klaus With His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus gave us sinners the most precious, personal gift we

could ever receive, and we...well, we were too busy playing with the box. (Mark 1:35-39)

SUNDAY BROADCASTS

WAIZ 63AM – 10:30am

WNNC 230AM – 8:00am

WXRC 95.7 – 6:30am

From the Parish Nurse- January 2013

Do you know how to contact the Parish Nurse? You can go to the Concordia Web Page or email her at

Care4you@charter.net; contact her by cell at 828-850-4162

Can you list five things that a Parish Nurse can do?

1- Check your blood pressure and pulse and discuss ways to prevent or lower your blood pressure. The Parish Nurse may- with your consent, contact your care provider.

2- Make visits to assist you or your family when making medical decisions. This might reassure an individual that their lungs are clear and the body temperature is normal. A phone call to the primary care provider is made while the Parish Nurse is still in the home. This allows the Parish Nurse to report the visit and to advise the patient of the provider’s recommendations.

3- The Parish Nurse may be able to supply supplies and equipment that have been donated. These

items are either new or in very good condition. A list of these will be posted on the bulletin board near Vicar Harry’s office.

4- Provide medical information-translation. Sometimes health care providers forget and use medical terms that most non-medical individuals do not know.

5- Speak or ask another medical professional to present programs

that a group would like to better understand- an example of a topic could be about the importance

of foot care for the diabetic.

There are many other ways that a Parish Nurse can help a congregation. Watch the Health + Wellness

bulletin board for more information- including exercise classes for the upcoming year and updates on the

influenza (flu) and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. I welcome your calls and will

do my best to help you navigate the ever changing Health Care System.

Love from your sister in Christ- Debbie Jones, RN, BSN

Youth Ministry INFO for January 2013

“...(we) have come to worship HIM.” Matthew 2:2

Belize Mission Event will be on Sunday, January 20th:

Thanks to our Belize Mission Team for sharing with the Children’s SS Class, the Youth’s SS Class and all 3

Worship Services during December. We will be hosting a “Belize Mission Event” with food, pictures, souvenirs

and stories on Sunday, January 20th in the gym right after the Praise Service. Please come and share in

Concordia’s recent Mission Trip to Belize!

The Jr. Youth Quake $75.00 registration is due:

Our next Jr. Youth overnight retreat date is planned. This is our yearly spring retreat geared for the 7th and 8th

graders. This year’s theme is “thrive” based upon Jeremiah 29:11. We are staying at the Sheraton Charlotte

Airport. Take a look:

Charlotte Quake ….. March 15-17, 2013 Speaker: Tiger McLuen Musician: Peder Eide

You know the impact Youth Encounter's Quakes have had on Concordia’s youth. Faith is taken to the next level, life-changing discussions take place, friends are made, and lives are transformed. We will have a parent information meeting at SOS Club on Wednesday, January 16th at 6pm. All Jr. Youth Parents are invited to attend!

$75.00 registration is due on Sunday, January 20th.

Join us for Concordia’s Bojangles Nights: Join us on Tuesday, January 1st and

January 15th from 5-8pm. 10% of all sales will go to our 2013 National Youth Gathering (NYG) expenses!

January NYG Meetings:

January 15th - 6-8pm @ Bojangles January 27th (with parents) 6-8pm at Youth Central

Sr. Youth Council Meets on January 13th:

The Sr. Youth Council will meet on Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 4-7pm at Youth Central. Please officially

welcome the new council:

Bethany Henze, Dylan Miller, Victoria Yount, Nick Loftin, Jacob Miller, Manny Blasdel

“Winter Jam 2013” is Saturday, January 5th:

Join us Saturday, January 5th at 2:00pm in Youth Central. We are taking 2 buses. The cost is only $10.00 plus

your personal food money! We will return around 1:00am. The entire church is invited to attend...please sign

up in Youth Central!

Jr. Youth “2012 Adopted Family Christmas” Project:

Thanks to everyone who donated to this project. We were able to adopt 4 separate families with 10 different

children. Food, socks, pants, shirts, gloves, hoodies, gift cards and toys were purchased, wrapped, and

delivered. Thanks to all that made this project so special.

2012 Christmas Caroling to our homebound was distinctive!

More than 30 of us went Christmas Caroling to 15 different Concordia Homebound Members on Sunday,

December 2nd. After caroling we ate a Christmas covered dish dinner and talked about our caroling

experiences. Thanks to those who helped make another’s Christmas season more enjoyable. Thanks to David

Welch & James Keil for driving the buses.

The Sr. Youth Mid-Winter Gathering $75.00 registration is due!

The Sr. Youth Mid-Winter Gathering $75.00 registration is due Sunday, January 13th. This year’s theme is,

“LIMITLESS” based upon Ephesians 3:16-19. We will be staying at the Ramada Inn Conference Center in

Pigeon Forge, TN (the weekend of February 22-24, 2013). All 9th graders and older are invited to attend!

Friends (of the same age) are always welcomed!

SOS Club (Share Our Savior):

SOS Club restarts on Wednesday, January 9th. We meet from 6-8pm in Youth Central. Our evenings vary in

activities that include worship, food, prayer, games, Bible, and Confirmation Class. All Pre-Teen, Jr., and Sr.

Youth are welcome!

Chris L. Henze, DCE -- Youth Minister

Concordia Christian Day School

“Enriching Children’s Minds and Souls”

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Thanks for Your Thrivent Choice Dollars

A very special “thank you” to all those individuals and families who have selected “Concordia Lutheran School” or

“Concordia Lutheran Church” as the 2012 designee for your “Choice Dollars” through Thrivent Financial for

Lutherans. Thrivent members have directed $6,690 choice dollars to the school this year.

Thrivent Choice lets its members help choose where Thrivent Financial gives back. Members eligible for “Choice

Dollars” can help direct Thrivent Financials charitable dollars for thousands of Lutheran non-profit organizations and

congregations enrolled in the program. If you are a Thrivent member, have “Choice Dollars” and not yet enrolled in

the program but would like to be, please call the School Office at 464-3011 and we will be glad to help.

Concordia Open House Help spread the word of Concordia to your community. We have openings in all grades PS3 – 8th Grade. We will be holding Opens Houses on the following dates:

Sunday, January 27, 2:00 - 4:00 pm / Tuesday, February 12, 9:00 - 11:00 am

Outreach and Mission Projects This Holiday Season

F.A.S.T. Track

The Fast Track girls took food, sang carols, and thanked the Conover Fire Fighters for their service to the

community. The girls also donated food that was given to the Newton-Conover Middle School. The donation

will help students that would normally be included in the Back Pack Program, but since the program is not at

the middle school level they do not get any help.

Season of Giving

Concordia asked our parents to help give two boys that live with their 71 year old great aunt on Social

Security, bikes for Christmas. There was such an outpouring of help that Adria Morrow is able to help a

second family (from ECCCM) and with faculty assistance we were able to also help a third family with 5

children. What a blessing to give out of love to other people.

Our offering at the K-4th Grade Christmas Program totaled $841.44. These funds will be given to the Corner

Table in support of their ministry to the community. Our Preschool, Kindergarten and Second Grade students

donated baby items to the Pregnancy Care Center to help with the local needs.

Classes Helping Our Community

The Kindergarten and First Grade made Christmas tree ornaments for Concordia’s Senior Citizens Luncheon.

One Sunday after the luncheon, many that attended made a point to tell the teachers how much they

appreciated them. The Kindergarten class received two cards of thanks. One card even had pictures that were

taken with the seniors with big smiles holding the ornaments. It was a heartwarming time for both young and

old.

The second graders went to the Corner Table to sing carols and help prepare sack lunches during the holiday season. The Concordia Junior Beta Club racked leaves for elderly people as a service project this year. This is just another way for our Middle School students to get out and help in our community. Concordia has partners with the Meals on Wheels to create gifts to include with the meals. Each class takes

one month to create a special gift. Our fourth grade class had Thanksgiving, seventh grade had the Fall Season,

and Kindergarten had Christmas.

Belize Mission

The seventh graders collected money to help pay for the shipping of Reading Books to Belize. We sent 15

suitcases of books to two schools in Belize. One of these schools had three textbooks for the entire school

before they arrived. That is a total of three textbooks for all the classes. The teachers couldn’t believe that

our group was leaving the books with them. We had just the right number of suitcases and money to make it

happen. This was certainly a God directed project.

Samaritans Purse

On November 15th we packed 220 shoeboxes and on November 26th the 8th graders went to Charlotte to work

at the Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child headquarters. The 1st graders went to Boone to see how

the processing of the shoeboxes took place. Our chapel offerings for November and December also support

this ministry. We have collected $1,072.00 in mission offerings for Samaritan’s Purse. Did you know that

some countries won’t let Christian material be included in the shoeboxes, but God’s Word is spread by the

Christians that are handing them out to the children. In some places Christian churches have been started

through this ministry.

American Heart Association

We collected over $7,500 for the American Heart Association through our Hoops for Heart fundraiser. This is

unbelievable!!! This was more money than any other school of our size in North Carolina.

CONCORDIA SPELLING BEE

Jarett Story was the winner of the 2012-2013 Concordia Middle School Spelling Bee. After five

rounds the field was narrowed to Jarett and Wesley Marlow. These two spellers competed round after

round. Jarett will represent Concordia at the Catawba Non-public School Spelling Bee. The winner of that

contest advances to the Charlotte Observer Spelling Bee.

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Our students presented three different Christmas programs in December, all telling of the Savior’s birth. We

are thankful for the opportunity to share the Christmas story with so many people. Our children’s choirs did a

great job singing many songs in two or three part harmony. To God be the glory!

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Concordia Dinner/Auction

Catawba Country Club ~ 6 – 10 pm

With your support last year, we reached our goal and purchased a new bus for the school. Thank you!!! To

donate auction items, please contact Bonnie Berry at 855-9025 or bonnie@kb-squared.com.

Scouts Rain Gutter Regatta

Congratulations to the champs in the annual Rain Gutter Regatta. Tiger Champ – Alex Furr, Wolves

Champ – John Moore, Bear Champ – Trey Carlton, Webelos I Champ – John Colton, Webelos II

Champ – Collin Yount, Best in Show – Collin Yount, and Overall Champion – Will Moore.

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The Concordia Basketball season has begun. Pastor Smith Sharpe is this year’s JV Girls Basketball coach.

DCE Matt Cochran from St. John’s Lutheran is coaching the JV Boys team this year. For the Varsity we have

Ms. Angelica Young coaching the Girls and Mr. Bill Unverfehrt coaching the Varsity Boys. The Varsity

teams will be playing in the Lutheran School Tournament on January 18-20 in Cary, NC.

Please remember the School Endowment Fund in your will.

News From…

UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN

HIGH SCHOOL January 2013

NHS SCHOLARSHIP NOMINEES Gregory Bedder and Cristina Boston have been named as this year’s nominees for the National Honor Society Scholarship Awards. Students are selected every year as finalists in this prestigious national competition based on outstanding performance in the four criteria for NHS members: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. As top scholar, Cristina was chosen for her academic excellence. Gregory was chosen for his accomplishments in the areas of leadership, character, and service.

STUDENTS IN SERVICE

(1) Students filled shoeboxes like a well-organized assembly line during their annual trip to the Samaritan’s Purse Processing Center. Over 50 students, faculty, and parents spent a four-hour shift packing shoeboxes to be sent to children oversees. In an effort to help those closer to home, Kate Cockerham and James Soderberg, as part of their Coats for Kids campaign, made a delivery of coats—including 35 collected by UCHS students—to Longview Elementary School.

YEARBOOK ADS The UCHS yearbook, named Sphyraena(barracuda), is a labor of love put together by students as a way to record all the great experiences they’ve had during the school year. You can support UCHS and help keep the cost of the yearbook down through the purchase of an ad. Three sizes are available: ¼, ½, or full page. Prices are $25, $50, and $100. If you are interested, please contact the school office by phone (855-2995) or email (uchigh@gmail.com).

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES Congratulations to Andrew Belos who has been accepted to Wingate University, Cristina Boston accepted to UNC-Wilmington, and Garrett Mark accepted to Knox College. Scholarships continue to come in for our students. The total has reached $496,200 already!

ENROLLMENT FOR 2013 We had a great turn out for our Open Houses, and we are excited to see that the word is getting out about this exceptional educational opportunity. If you know someone who might be interested, please have them call. We’ll be glad to talk to them, give a campus tour, or have them spend the day with us. Remember, our mission is to provide a Christ-centered education that inspires each student to achieve excellence in academics, moral character, and servant leadership. For admissions information, please call us at 828-855-2995.

January Birthdays 1 - Mary Canrobert Drew Hass Billy Loftin M. Shane Madison Allen Sigmon 3- Timothy Sigmon 4 - Lisa Hearn Sherry Hermann Scott Howard David Isenhower Sonny Roseman 6 - Parker Ellwanger Brenda Garcia Sophie Hass 7- Philip Brewer April Harbinson Mary Hartsoe Jane Long Chandra Malin Tamara Teague 9- Brycen Burns Christine England Laura Perry David Sigmon Greg Steller 11- Kay Bolick Noah Hass Alan Hefner Kathy Isenhour Kelsey Thornburg 12- Carrigan Elrod 13- Wade Cecil Channing Loftin 14- Bruce Bolick Landon Hunsucker Carson Schenk Emily Sigmon 15- Caitlyn Chapman Pat Moser Jennifer Roseman Julie Terry 16- Christopher Bare Christopher Elrod Jon Brann Reid 17- Dale Spencer 18- Andrew Hayes

19- Christy Vanover

20- Pree Christensen Tina Loftin 21- Brenda Fulbright Savannah Hall Aaron Hamm Gladys Moser Evan Waddell 22- Laura Epps 23- Jessica Hayes 24- Michael Bolick Terry Corpening Curtis Spencer 25- Cloe Brown Debbie Murphy Hannah Robinson Patricia York 26- Mary Edwards Madison Hayes Jordan Moser Paul Setzer 27- Cole Dillard Sydney Karre Samuel Moretz Caleb Welch 28- Amy Gast Drew Roseman 29- Terry Kuchenbecker Lori Teague 30- Nancy C. Bolick Joshua Farmer Erica Hafer Cambyll Shokes Frieda Williams 31- Kenny Eller Journey Malin Anna Noell Madeline Terry

January Anniversaries

2- Ronald & Frieda Williams 4- David & Charity Stewart

4- Dexter & Gussy Warren 10- David & Brenda Harris 19- Dwayne & Amanda Welch 22- Ronald & Frances Kaylor 24- Mark & Janise Moretz 25- John & Patty Holland 25- Greg & Lori Roseman 26- Lee & Melinda Sherrill 26- Gary & Shirley Simmons 30- Brad & Kelly Isenhower 31- Eugene & Diana Long

Please note: If your birthday or anniversary is not listed, please contact Ann Sigmon in the church office at 464-3324.

January 6 January 13 January 20 January 27

ACOLYTES (8:00) Sadie Flowers Gabby Vasquez Lindsey Elrod Zach Perry

(10:30) Addison Elliott Anna Moretz Addison Elliott Adam Gast

Lindsey Elrod Dalton Bogert Anna Moretz Julie Gast

(10:45) Reagan Hayman Lindy Kuchenbecker Isa Blasdel Tommy Blasdel

FLOWERS Open Open Open Open

RADIO BROADCAST Open Open Open Open

GREETERS (8:00) Donny & Pat Setzer Rudy & Mary Ann McRee Margie Bowman & Gina Sigmon Rick & Mary Ann Wike

(10:30) David & Sandy Smith Jerome & Linda Bolick Allison Crouse & Wanda Hefner Herman & Sue Smith

(10:45) Dwayne & Amanda Welch Sonny & Adele Roseman Charles & Nancy Bolick The Gary Boston Family

ALTAR GUILD Margie Bowman & Pat Moser

READERS (8:00) Ashlyn Karre Chris Henze Hannah Smith Angelica Young

(10:30) Bruce Bolick Victoria Weaver Vanessa Brown Hannah Smith

(10:45) Jessica Meier Angelica Young Kathy Unverfehrt Victoria Weaver

EMMAUS KITCHEN DUTY Dorcas: Opal Bolick & Pat Moser

ELDERS OF THE MONTH: Mark Moretz

ELDERS: (8:00) Rick Miller David Harris Randy Isenhower Sidney Halma

Sidney Halma Randy Isenhower

(10:30) David Hartsoe Don Beal David Hartsoe Don Beal

David Isenhower David Isenhower

Mark Moretz Mark Moretz

(10:45) Tom Bell David Hartsoe Kyle Hayman David Harris

David Isenhower David Hartsoe

Terry Corpening Terry Corpening

Kyle Hayman David Isenhower

James Soderberg James Soderberg

TRUSTEES Brent Hayes & Terry Kuchenbecker

USHERS (8:00) Eric Hicks & Alan Spencer

(10:30) David Isenhower, Captain; Don Beal, Dennis Moretz & Harvey Travis

January 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5

5-8:00 NYG Bojangles

Night Church Office Closed

8:00 Praise Group 7:00 Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study 1:00 Stretching Class

2:00 Winter Jam 2013

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8:00 Worship 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Worship/Communion 10:45 Praise Worship

1:30 Quilt Tacking 6:30 ASSIMILATION 6:30 Scouts

11:00 Tai Chi 6:30 CHRISTIAN ED 7:00 Basketball

7:00am Ladies Bible Study 9:15 Ladies Bible Study 2:00 Ladies Aid 6:00 Youth SOS/Confirmation 6:00 Bells 7:15 Choir 8:00 Praise Group

7:00 Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study 1:00 Stretching Class

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8:00 Worship/Communion 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Worship 10:45 Praise Worship/Communion 12:00 Elders 12:00 Youth Ministry Team 4-6:00 Chili Cook Off 4:00 Sr Youth Council

6:30 Scouts 11:30 Primetimers

11:00 Tai Chi 5:00 NYG Bojangles Night 6:30 M&M 7:00 STEWARDSHIP 7:00 DAY SCHOOL 7:00 Basketball

7:00am Ladies Bible Study 9:15 Ladies Bible Study 10:00 Bible Study 6:00 Youth SOS/Confirmation 6:00 Bells 7:15 Choir 8:00 Praise Group Jr Youth Quake Parent Meeting

7:00 Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study 1:00 Stretching Class 7:00 Trustees

4:30 Set Up- Belize Mission Event

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 8:00 Worship 8:00 LLL 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Worship/Communion 10:45 Praise Worship 12:00 Belize Mission Sharing Event 2:00 Congregation Forum NYG Sub Sale

NO SCHOOL 7:00 CHURCH COUNCIL

11:00 Tai Chi 7:00 Basketball

7:00am Ladies Bible Study 9:15 Ladies Bible Study 6:00 Bells 6:00 Youth SOS/Confirmation 7:15 Choir 8:00 Praise Group

7:00 Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study 1:00 Stretching Class 6:30 Congregation Forum

27 28 29 30 31 8:00 Worship/Communion 9:15 Sunday School 10:30Worship 10:45 Praise Worship/Communion 2:00 Concordia School Open House 2:00 Voters & Congregation Forum 6:00 NYG Parent Meeting NYG Sub Sale

6:30 Scouts

7:00 Dorcas with the Belize Mission Team

11:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Visitation Ministry 11:00 Stephen Ministry Supervision 6:30 Stephen Ministry Supervision 7:00 Visitation Ministry 7:00 Basketball

7:00am Ladies Bible Study 9:15 Ladies Bible Study 6:00 Bells 6:00 Youth SOS Club 6:00 Confirmation Seder Meal 7:15 Choir 8:00 Praise Group

7:00 Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study 1:00 Stretching Class