WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS! We thank you for joining us for worship
today as together we hear Jesus pray, “Holy Father, protect them in your name
that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.” After late
service everyone is invited to join in a unified effort, to remove the “stones”
from the empty tomb as this Easter season closes. Give thanks for God’s eternal
protection and in anticipation of the gift of the Spirit to His church,
celebrated next Sunday on the Day of Pentecost.
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY is next Sunday, May 11; our Confirmands will share
their faith with us during both worship services, and a brief reception will
follow the 10:30 a.m. service. Please join us!
CALL PROCESS UPDATE – The Call Committee gathered after worship last week and reviewed the profiles
of the six candidates lifted up to us by the District. These candidates are
being contacted, asked specific and targeted questions, and invited to visit our
website to learn more about us and our community. After phone interviews, the
process will advance toward on-site visits with select candidates. Please keep
this process, our Call Committee, and our next settled pastor in your prayers.
THE REVEREND DAVID BETZNER will be with us through Monday this week and
return on Saturday evening, May 10. Pastor Betzner can be contacted anytime by
email, concordia.interim@verizon.net, by calling the church when he is in town,
by leaving informal messages with Deacon John when he’s not, or by calling his
cell phone at (301) 514-1781 in an emergency.
DEACON JOHN HETRICK continues coordinating congregational activities. As
our Ministry Coordinator his office hours are Monday through Thursday, from 8:30
a.m. until 3:00 p.m. After these hours, he can be reached by phone at home (302)
479-0122 or on his cell (302) 753-6851. John may also be contacted at his church
E-mail address: concordia.coordinator@verizon.net.
SUNDAY SCHOOL – for all ages beginning at 9:15 a.m.
Young Adult Study in Pastor’s Office, the group continues its discussions on
the church and the changing world. Anyone is welcome!
Adult Learning Forum in the Library with Pastor Betzner discussing the topic
of reconciliation. Next week the group will begin a study on 2 Corinthians.
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES meet in the Library this week.
Monday 1:00 p.m. – LC-MS “What About” Series
Wednesday 7:30 p.m. – “Great Figures of the New Testament"
CONCORDIA PRESCHOOL’S SPRING SHOW will be held this Wednesday, May 7, at
7:00 p.m. at Springer Middle School on Shipley Road. Join the children of our
preschool, as they make a joyful noise in song.
“ROOM AT THE TABLE” BREAKFAST – Lutheran Community Services is hosting their
4th annual free fundraising breakfast at the DuPont Country Club this Wednesday,
May 7, at 8:00 a.m. This breakfast is a great way to learn more about this
valuable ministry in our community, and ways to be involved in support and
service. If you need information, or wish to attend the breakfast, please see
Mark Koenig or John Hetrick.
CONCORDIAN COPY DEADLINE is Monday May 12. Please submit all articles to
Judy Buth by that date, to be included in our next church newsletter. Please
send submissions to Judy at concordia.administrator@verizon.net.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY / THRIVENT BUILDS – Our build site is called Webster
Village and is located at Claymont and 13th. Concordia’s next build date is
Tuesday, May 27. The calendar for the year has also been posted on the bulletin
board. As we did last year, the area coordinator (Dave Warner) needs to be
notified 3 weeks in advance of our build date as to how many we have that
volunteered. Please sign up to help, or contact Don Harms with questions.
SANCTUARY FLOWERS – If you have signed up for flowers, please be sure to let
Judy, in the Church office, know what your dedication announcement will be that
Sunday (concordia.administrator@verizon.net or leave a note on the office desk).
The cost remains at $20.00 per arrangement. Checks made out to Concordia should
be given to Pat Dorler or put in the Altar Guild box in the Church office.
OGT BABY SHOWER – Written on the cake was "OGT THANKS YOU! That says it all!
You were fantastic with generous gifts of baby/toddler clothing and layette
supplies, which will be sorted into apple boxes for distribution in the USA and
overseas. If you have not used the pink designated envelope for a monetary gift,
there is still time. Thrivent in Congregation will match $800. Thrivent's Care
in Communities will give $1 for every $3 raised up to $1000. Thanks a bunch to
the Sunday school teachers and moms, who helped set up, serve and clean up. I'll
keep you informed. May the Lord bless you mightily, Caroline and the OGT crew
24/7 DADS – HOLD THESE DATES – Sundays July 13 to August 10. Marty Sarkissian
will facilitate Christian parenting group discussions for dads. Youth
programming and child-care for kids will also be provided – which provides some
free time for moms. Program will follow worship, 11:00am to 12:00 noon, and
registration will be limited. Watch for details and please sign up.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – HOLD THESE DATES – Monday, July 21 through Friday,
July 25. God’s children of all ages will “camp out” and journey on a “Friendship
Trek” with Jesus, our Forever Friend. Please see John Hetrick if you are
available and interested in helping plan and lead the trek, our join us on it!
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