MINISTRY STAFF

Church Office…………..828-464-3324 School Office……………828-464-3011 D. Paul Nelson Vacancy Pastor 828-464-3324 Craig Schultz Asst. Vacancy Pastor 828-320-1023 Kyle McClure Minister of Music 828-302-1236 DCE Chris L. Henze Youth Minister 828-446-9639 Alex Sloter Vicar 828-464-3324 David Beringer CCDS Principal 828-464-3011 Bill Unverfehrt UCHS Principal 828-855-2995 Betsy Murray Assistant Principal 828-464-3011 Leslie Brown Business Admin. 828-234-0372 Susan Harman Admin. Assistant 828-464-3324 Belinda Bost Children’s Ministry 828-464-3324 John Holland Praise Service Music 828-446-9930 Phil Heath Praise Service Leader 828-464-3324

Web Page: www.concordianc.org/church

Sunday Worship: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM

Concordia Lutheran Church and Christian Day School

216 5th Avenue SE Conover, NC 28613

We are glad you are here: Members and guests, please write your name in the Welcome to Worship folders at the end of the pews so we can more faithfully serve you and get to know you by name.

A Nursery for ages 6 weeks to 4 years is available in the Church Nursery and PK-4 Room at the school. The nursery is available during all services. Children’s Bulletins are also available as well as worship bags. An usher can give directions to the nursery, give children's bulletins or get a worship bag.

Looking Ahead: Nov. 11th – Veterans Day Community Service Nov. 12th – OCC Boxes collection day Nov. 18th – Commitment Sunday Nov. 21st – Thanksgiving Eve Service Dec. 27th – Blood Drive – Family Life Center

Please make sure you attend one of the two “Pastor and Congregation Expectation” Meetings today: 9:30am in the Sanctuary or 11:00am in the Family Life Center.

Communion: In the Lord’s Supper, Jesus offers the faithful His true body and blood to eat and drink. “These words, ‘Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins,’ show us that in the Sacrament forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation are given us through these words. These words, along with the bodily eating and drinking, are the main thing in the Sacrament.” Anyone who has questions is invited to speak to the pastor or an elder before communing. The cups in the center of the tray are filled with a white non-alcoholic wine and gluten free wafers are available for those with allergies.

Pastor Nelson’s office hours this week are: Monday, November 5th 10:30am - 12:30pm Thursday, November 8th 10:00am - 12:00pm Memory verse of the week: "The Lord takes delight in his people. Let the saints rejoice in this honor." (Ps. 149) Thank you to the CCDS 5th – 8th Graders for singing today at the 9:30am Service!

Hospitalized: Glenn Hunsucker (Baptist), Adrian Hefner (re-hab), Vivian Knight (re-hab).

Members in need of healing: Janice Pitts, Sydney Karre, Bobbie Brooks, Sonny Roseman, Clarence Canrobert, Lois Hintzmann, Brenda Garcia, Sandy Chi, Diana Long, Smitty Bolick.

Friends of congregation in need of healing: Mike Shull (brother of Roger Shull), Fred Harman (father of Susan Harman), Adam Williams (PK3 student), Marlania Williams (school mom), Teresa Whitworth (niece of Carla Hafer), Annie Gabe (sister of Gary Isenhour), Cliff Allen (friend of Gary Isenhour), Penny Silver (friend of Ashley Olson), Judy Baxter (wife of Russ Baxter), Larry Hunsucker (brother of Dennis Hunsucker), Cindy Ervin Sigmon (friend of Roger & Vicki Shull).

Blessings to: Alexander Paul Sloter, son of Vicar Alex and Ashlie Sloter, who was Baptized today in Boone, Iowa.

Concordia Members in the Military: Eric Galloway, Kendall Hamm, Tony Sherrill, Christopher Walker, Jaylen Joyner, Chandler Christians, Jeremy Christians, Nathan Malin, Jon Strande.

Concordia Ministries: Operation Christmas Child, Transition/Call Arrangements Committee,

Missionary of the Month: Deaconess Caitlin Worden de Ramirez serves the LCMS as a missionary in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. She works alongside the pastors and serves as a mentor for the formation of Dominican Deaconesses. She specifically works with the program Amigos de Jesus, which is a disabilities outreach ministry. Pray for Caitlin as she serves. Pray for Jeancarlos and Caitlin as they begin their marriage together as they continue to grow spiritually and as he continues his education at the seminary.

All of our Concordia Ministry Staff: Kate Cullen – School Office Assistant, Amanda Welch – Kindergarten Teacher Assistant, Dee Lotsey – 3-5th Grade Teacher Assistant, Lori Teague – Athletic Director/PE Teacher and Kyle McClure – Music Minister.

Just the Facts: General Fund Offering: $ 15,470 Budget Needs: $ 19,146 Attendance: 297 Online Giving: $ 2,015 Sunday School: $ n/a

Leading Worship Today: 8am Liturgist: Pastor Nelson / Preaching: Pastor Nelson 9:30am Liturgist: Phil Heath / Preaching: Pastor Nelson / Children’s Church: Mrs. Belinda Bost 11:00am Liturgist: Pastor Nelson / Preaching: Pastor Nelson

Member of the week: Bruce Bolick – NC State Veterans Home, Room 110, 1601 Brenner Ave – B Hall, Salisbury, NC 28144.

The Corner Table Serving Dates: Souper Stars – November 7th; Sonshiners - November 29th

Highways and Hedges’ Annual Coat Drive: Thank you for all your donations! All items will be distributed to the homeless of Catawba County. These are the totals that were collected: 33 Coats 6 Hats 9 pairs of Gloves 3 Scarves 8 Sweaters 52 pairs of Socks 6 pairs of Boots 44 Blankets

Our current FISH sessions finish up on November 14th. On November 21st we will have our Thanksgiving Eve worship at 6:30pm in the sanctuary. On November 28th, Advent begins. We will have a dinner at 5:30 and worship at 6:30 for the season of Advent. We will resume FISH activities on January 9th. Watch for a new list of classes and activities! Mission and Ministry is sponsoring Operation Christmas Child. You may pick up boxes today at any of the services. Packed boxes must be returned to the church no later than Monday, Nov. 12th. Suggested items and packing instructions are included in each box. Next semester, (after Christmas) Concordia Christian Day School will be offering the middle schoolers the opportunity to take a home economics class, "Teen Living." This class will meet on Mondays from 2:10-3:00pm. The focus of this class is not only how to do the basic skills of cooking, cleaning, and sewing, but how we use these skills to serve each other in our congregation and community. First quarter, we primarily focus on knitting, crocheting, and sewing skills. We need volunteers who would like to work with our students. Donations of yarn, needles, thread, scissors, buttons, etc. will also be appreciated. Please contact Katrina Garrison (kgarrison@concordianc.org, 828-455-1116) if you are interested.

Family Ministry Activity: Field Trip to serve at Operation Christmas Child Processing Center in Charlotte, NC on December 11th. Meet at 7am in the horseshoe to ride the mini-bus to the Charlotte Processing Center. We will serve from 9am to 1pm. We will stop for lunch on the way back to Concordia and should return around 4pm.

IN WORSHIP! Beyond Crayons and Cheerios: Take a look

at the Highlights and point out ways that your family can

participate in the mission projects. God has uniquely gifted

each one of us to further his kingdom. Operation

Christmas Child Shoe Box collections is a good place to start. Each shoebox

gift is an opportunity to share about Jesus Christ and God’s love.

Practice your Sermon Sitting at home with a devotion using the account

of the Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37. Discuss that shoebox gifts through

the Samaritan’s Purse project is something your family can do along with

your church family to show God’s love to someone you don’t know.

Adult Bible Study Opportunities

Sunday Bible Studies: 9:30am – The Gospel of John - Adult Bible Study – Led by Corey Christians - Emmaus Room 11:00am – “Colossians” by Louie Giglio - Led by Cindy Sigmon – Adult Room #1. 11:00am – BLCFM Small Group – “Romans” - Led by Trey Watson – BLCFM 11:00am – “1, 2, 3 John”– Led by Youth Ministry Team – Youth Central

FISH – Wednesday Nights Through November 14th: 6:00pm – New Member Class - Led by Pastor Nelson – Family Resource Center 6:00pm – The Word of God - Led Vicar Alex Sloter – Adult Room #2 6:00pm – “1,000 Gifts” by Anna Voskamp - Led by Chris Beringer – Adult Room #1 6:00pm – “Don’t Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart” – Led by Vicki Shull and Mary Canrobert

7:00pm – “Preparing for Worship” – Led by Pastor Nelson – Pastor’s Study 7:00pm – Crochet a Prayer Shawl or Baby Blanket - Led by Susan Harman – Family Resource Center 7:00pm – “Joseph, Carpenter of Steel” Led by Vicar Alex – Emmaus Room Weekday Small Group Bible Studies: Mondays: Small Group – Led by Steve Bost - BLCFM.

Wednesdays: 7am Ladies’ Bible Study – Led by Kim Hauser. Adult Room #1

9:30am Ladies Bible Study – Led by Carla Hafer. Adult Room #1

10:00am Bible Study – First & Third Wednesdays – Led by Vicki Shull. EM

Thursdays: 7am Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study – Luther’s Small Catechism - Led by David

Isenhower. CVMC - AHEC 105.

November 4,

2018

Youth Ministry

Highlights

DCE Chris L. Henze

Youth Minister

What is the

“Sr. Youth Council?”

The Sr. Youth

Council is elected

by their peers to be

representatives for

the overall youth

ministry program.

There are usually 2

youth reps per

grade (9-12 grade).

They explore

healthy peer

ministry,

leadership skills,

Servant Events and

Christian

witnessing. Each

student makes a

For All The Saints!

The new (and old) Sr. Youth Council meets today, November 4th!

Join us in Youth Central from 12-2pm. Pizza lunch is provided.

“Scouting for Food” takes place the next 2 Saturdays-November 10th & 17th!

Hangers go out on the 10th…. pick up is the 17th! Thanks to our Cub & Boy

Scouts!

Our Boy Scouts go camping next weekend to Short Off...keep them in your

prayers!

Join us for a special Lutheran World Relief Sunday School class next Sunday

(11/11).

The Youth Ministry Team meets next Sunday, November 11th!

Join us in Youth Central from 12-2pm. Julie Moser is hosting!

Thanks to all who helped with “Trunk ‘R Treat.” Your time, energy and

service is appreciated. A big thanks goes to Eddie Dwiggins and Village

Motors for supplying 10 cars, over $1,000.00 worth of candy and promoting on

Facebook. WOW!

Thanks for “SUNDAY EXTRAVAGANZA”:

Thanks to those who attended and worked so well at SUNDAY

EXTRAVAGANZA. Rising Hope Farms was extremely excited about the

amount of work that was accomplished. They really appreciated the fence painting!

Shoveling manure and the buggy cleaning were also appreciated! You guys rock!

Thanks to those who assembled the Operation Christmas Child Boxes! We were able to watch 2 OCC videos and assemble over 100 boxes for Concordia!

2019 National Youth Gathering Info:

-As of now we have 21 people signed up to attend!

-You can still sign up….

just turn in the deposit and paperwork (extra copies are outside Chris’ office door)!

-Watch for the “144 Envelopes Banner” to be hung! (more info to follow)

-We meet next Sunday, November 11th from 4-6pm! ($25.00 is due)

Concordia Sport Shirts are now available to purchase after services for only

$15.00!

DID YOU KNOW?

We are averaging 40 youth & leaders at SOS every Wednesday!

Sermon Notes:

Name: _________________ Date: ______________

I. What is/are the Scripture passage(s) used in the sermon?

II. What is the Theme of the sermon?

III. What problems does the sermon address?

IV. What is God’s solution to the problem?

V. How does the message apply to you?

Attention all PrimeTimers: November’s meeting on Monday, November, 12th has been changed to Tuesday, November 13th. Due to conflicting schedules, we felt it is better to reschedule the meeting with Dave Beringer than have a meeting without his presentation. So, plan on meeting in the Emmaus Room at 11:30am on Tuesday, November 13th for a potluck luncheon and Dave's African Mission Trip presentation. There will be a short business meeting following Dave’s presentation. Topics will include activities for 2019. Hosts for November meeting are Pat and Billy Smyre.

Twenty-four PrimeTimers attended the Hudson Dinner Theater for dinner and a musical about Adam, Eve and Noah. A good time was had by all.

Looking ahead to next meeting on Wednesday, December 12th, we will host the meal after the Advent Service that starts at 11:15 AM. Plan on bringing extra for our Guests. The meal will begin at noon. Come early and plan to attend the service then we will have our meal.

Remember, the next meeting is Tuesday, November 13th in the Emmaus Room at 11:30 AM. We welcome anyone that is 55 and older to our gatherings and activities.

Sunday, November 4 Daylight Savings Time Ends – Fall Back at 2am 8am Traditional Worship & Communion 9:30am Praise Worship/Children’s Church/5th – 8th Grade Sing/Communion 9:30am Pastor Expectations Meeting - Sanctuary 11am Pastor Expectations Meeting – FLC 11am Traditional Worship & Communion 11am Children’s Ministry & Youth Sunday School 12pm Sr. Youth Council Meets (new and old) Monday, November 5 8pm Concordia Volunteers at ECCCM 1:30pm Quilt Tacking 6:30pm B/C Scouts 6:30pm Small Group – BLCFM Tuesday, November 6 8:35am Staff Devotions & Meeting – EM 6:30 Church Council Wednesday, November 7 7am Ladies Bible Study – A#1 8:20am CCDS Chapel 9:30am Ladies Bible Study – A#1 10am Bible Study – EM 10am Souper Stars at Corner Table 5:30 FISH Light Meal 6pm Bells 6pm Children, Youth and Adult FISH Activities 7pm Youth and Adult FISH Activities 7pm Choir 8pm Praise Group Thursday, November 8 7am Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study – AHEC 105 6pm Trustees 6:30 Christian Ed. - BLCFM Saturday, November 10 8am Scouting for Food 10am Boy Scouts go Camping Sunday, November 11 8am Traditional Worship & Communion 9:30am Praise Worship & Communion 9:30am All Bible Studies for LWR - EM 11am All Bible Studies & Youth for LWR – YC 11am Traditional Worship & Communion 11am Children’s Ministry & Youth Sunday School 12pm Youth Ministry Team 4pm NYG Meet 6:30pm Veterans Day Community Service

This Week at Concordia Acolytes 11/04/2018

(8:00) Ella Cecil, Sophie Hayes (9:30) Katie Grace DeHart (11:00) Shea Beringer, Payton Roseman Acolytes 11/11/2018 (8:00) John Moore (9:30) Ella Cecil (11:00) Jacob Moore, Payton Roseman (6:30) Sophie Hayes, Ella Cecil, Payton Roseman, Shea Beringer Flowers Sanctuary 11/11/2018: Open Greeters Today: (8:00) Arden & Lois Hintzmann (9:30) Charles & Nancy Bolick (11:00) Ronald & Frieda Williams Reader Today: (8:00) Lori Bedder (9:30) Kelly Adams (11:00) Susan Harman Fellowship Today: (9:00) Assimilation (10:30) Jennifer Heath Elders Today: (8:00) Fred Farmer (9:30) Steve Bost (11:00) Vicki Shull, Don Beal Meal Serving Group 3: Joyce Pugh - Chair Altar Guild: (8:00 & 11:00) Mary Anne Wike, Pat Moser (9:30) Susan Harman Trustees of the Month: Cliff Brown, Mike Spake Ushers for Month: (8:00) Lewis Robinette, Smitty Bolick (11:00) Michael Gerken – Captain, Jimmy Martin, Tim Settlemyre, Darrin Reid 9:30am Set Up & Usher Teams 1st Sunday: Terry Kuchenbecker Team 2nd Sunday: Greg Roseman Team 3rd Sunday: Gary Lacicer Team 4th Sunday: Roy Sigmon Team 5th Sunday: Scout Troop 383