Concordia Lutheran Church

SPECIAL EVENTS – SEPTEMBER:
SEPTEMBER 16th NEXT CHIMES DEADLINE
SEPTEMBER 26th VOTER’S MEETING (BETWEEN SERVICES)

PASTORAL ACTS

MARRIAGES:
July 4th Fred Filip & Marlynn Harder
July 17th Joey Lugay & Bethany Landa

FUNERALS:
August 16th       Ruth Chiz (Donna Michaels’s mother)
August 11th       Milan Rohacek
August 14th       Patrick Mugnolo
August 26th       Bunny Pekoc

BAPTISMS:
June 27th          Ava May Palandri
July 10th           Gianna Nicole Labellarte
July 28th           Shane Michael Kramer

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THE MIGHTY MITE

Periodically, there are cries in our society to get rid of the humble penny since it is viewed as having no purchasing power. However, Lutheran Women in Mission would disagree. Since 1942, they have seen how small coins can combine to do great things in the name of Christ.

Mite boxes were selected based on Mark 12:41-44 as the vehicle by which regular contributions of offerings above and beyond the support given to one’s congregation and the Synod would be collected. The LWML Mite Box has changed in color and design over the years, but what has never changed is the dedication of freely given offerings for the purpose of reaching out to others with the Good News of Jesus.

Societies keep 10% of their mite money and send the remainder to the Zone where 25% is retained for local mission grants and the rest is forwarded to the District. Twenty-five percent of the mites sent to District are remitted to the National LWML for mission grants and the remaining 75% is used to fund the District’s mission work.

Throughout the decades, Lutheran women have stepped out in faith, setting a mission goal, adopting grants and trusting God to move the hearts of His people to give generously to LWML to proclaim the Gospel. Praise the Lord for what He has done!...$21,266,350 for national grants and a total of over $75,000,000 when district grants, bequests, and anniversary offerings are added to that

So the next time loose change is a drag on your pocket or purse, consider putting it in a mite box (available in the narthex) along with a prayer for world missions. When it is filled, give it to any LWML member or better yet…BRING IT ALONG WITH YOURSELF TO AN LWML MEETING!

Visit this link for a Monthly Mite Calendar to help motivate your giving:

http://www.lwml.org/missions/lutheran-women-in-mission-mission-calendar.htm

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Concordia Little Lambs Preschool

We are excited to be back for another year of preschool at Concordia Little Lambs. The staff, preschoolers, and families are thankful for God’s faithfulness and the commitment of the congregation to the preschool program.

Our preschool families came to an Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 19. This was a parent orientation meeting, and a time for the preschooler and families to get acquainted with one another before school begins.

Our first day of class for the four-year-old class is Tuesday, September 7. The first day for the three-year-old class is Thursday September 9. We currently have 18 students enrolled in the four-year-old class, and 6 students in our three-year-old class.

There are still openings for both programs. Children must be potty trained and will be age three or four by September 1, 2010, for the new term that meets from September through May. Information and application forms are available in the narthex, or by calling the school (708) 795-7563.

Thank you for your donations to L.E.A.F. (Lutheran Education Assistance Fund) Families has been encouraged by that fund to enroll their children in Lutheran Schools.

Thank you for your continued donations to our Cartridges For Kids Program, which recycles cell phones, and used ink cartridges, as well as video games, ipods, pda’s, dvd movies, digital cameras, gps systems, and laptops.

Thanks for saving Campbell’s labels for Little Lambs this past year. Please continue to save the UPC’s so that we can redeem them for needed equipment. Last year, we were able to purchase a new outdoor sand and water table for our school with the proceeds from your donations.

Most importantly, we covet your continued prayers throughout the school year as the Lord continues to provide what is needed to allow Concordia Little Lambs to be a continued light in the community.

In Him, Shari Yff, Director, Concordia Little Lambs Preschool

PASTOR’S NEWS LETTER

Greetings…

I got a call from my Brother Mike the other day to tell me how much he enjoys coming to the Chicago area because our people are always so nice to him. I told him he must be confused…no..I really didn’t. As a Pastor, I’ve been blessed with some of the most wonderful people of God anywhere. Since returning from vacation, I’ve had 3 church-related funerals. In all three cases, our church families have shown a strong faith in our Lord Jesus and their church family has really stepped up with prayers and support. p.s. Those who have helped out with music and office work in Carol’s absence have been super! Thanks, Pastor

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Sunday School Newsletter

Fall is here and we can’t wait to kick off a new year of Sunday School. Join us Sunday, September 12th for Rally Day 9:30-10:30 in the courtyard

New Games and Challenges
Exciting Prizes
Creative Crafts
Cookie Creations
Jumpy Hut
Delicious Popcorn

Make sure to mark your calendar – Don’t miss the Fun!

Amy Staubus Jill Giannotta
astaubus@earthlink.net jgiannotta@hotmail.com

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Youth News

Youth Group Sunday School / Bible Study will resume September 12. We meet in the Youth Room in the lower level of the church between services.
The Youth Group is scheduled to usher on September 12. Ushers are needed for both the 8:30am and 11:00am services. Ushers need to be at the church 30 minutes prior to the start of the service.
The next regular meeting of the Youth Group will be on Sunday, September 12. We meet in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00pm. We will be electing Youth reps to the Youth Ministry Board. If you are interested in serving on the Youth Ministry Board, please be at this meeting.

Youth Group is open to all members of Concordia from 6th grade through high school (and beyond), including those in Confirmation Class. Members are encouraged to bring friends to our meetings and events. For more information about the Youth Group or any Youth Group activity, please contact Duane Bjorklund (708-594-7924.

Dartball

Here is the schedule for September and October:

Tuesday, September 7 – Home, vs. Burbank
Tuesday, September 14 - @ Hillside
Tuesday, September 21 – Home, vs. Darien
Tuesday, September 28 - @ Hodgkins
Tuesday, October 5 – Bye, practice at 7:30pm
Tuesday, October 12 - @ Brookfield
Tuesday, October 19 – Home, vs. Forest Park
Tuesday, October 26 - @ Westmont

Games start at 8:00pm. Home games start with Bible Study at 7:00pm. Setup begins around 7:30pm. Visiting teams are allowed to warm up from 7:45 – 8:00pm. Home teams warm up as soon as they are set up, until 7:45pm.
Directions to all churches will be provided.
Be sure to visit the dartball section of Concordia’s website: www.concordiaberwyn.org. Click on Dartball on the left side of the main page to go to the dartball section.

Questions about Concordia Dartball should be directed to Duane Bjorklund, (708) 594-7924, or dbjorklund01@yahoo.com

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH

September 2010