News & Notices

FOR PASTORAL CARE OR EMERGENCIES:

call Pastor Otte at 651-455-4127 or email at j_otte@live.com.

FOR CHURCH ISSUES:

call the church office at 651-451-0309 or our Congregational President Scott Stinson with any concerns at 651-450-4713.

PODCAST:

Listen to our sermons weekly on the Internet. Our podcast website is jwotte.podbean.com. You can also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

A master copy of the church directory is on the table in the lobby. Please look at it and make any corrections as needed and leave the master copy here at church.

TANGLED BLUE IN CONCERT!

Christian band Tangled Blue will be in concert right here at Concordia on Sunday, September 12th at 3:00 PM. This caffeinated folk rock band is great fun for people of all ages. Come and check them out and be sure to bring a friend!

EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, Sept. 12

PART 1: 9 am Worship Service (one service only)

An inspirational Worship Service kicks off a new year of Christian Education programs at Concordia. All ages are welcome. Worship Service includes: “Tangled Blue”, a talented duo, musicians Aimee and Joel, performing a folk-rock blend of Christian songs incorporating Latin and electronic percussion, acoustic and electric guitars. They perform throughout the U.S. at churches, coffee shops, colleges and festivals.

PART 2: 10 am The Youth Gathering Recap

Devotions led by: Tangled Blue

Overview of Opportunities for Children, Youth & Adults in Concordia’s Educational Programs

PART 3: 10:30 am Congregational Potluck

Bring a dish to pass and enjoy a meal together. Please sign up in the main hallway. Please join us! This potluck is sponsored by Parish Life Ministry.

POTLUCK LUNCHEON BRUNCH

Sept. 12, 10:30 am

To celebrate the Concordia Education Open House

Please bring a dish to share and join us in the social hall for fellowship with the members and visitors of Concordia Lutheran Church. Sign up sheets posted in the narthex. Please indicate Hot, Cold or Dessert food items. Beverages will be furnished. Parish Life Ministry.

BOOYA

Keep on bringing ice cream buckets and plastic food containers for our take-out service.

BOOYA UPDATE We need your help for our upcoming Booya which is set for Sunday, Sept. 26. Please look for sign up sheets for the Booya and the many ways you can help. We need volunteers to cut vegetables, bake items for the Bake Sale, help setting up and cleaning up. If a lot of us chip in, it only takes a little of your time. All proceeds from this event will go to the following:

Booya and Taco Feed - The Men's Club

Bake Sale – Concordia Youth Group

Quilts – Hannah’s Quilters

These groups have helped to make Concordia what it is today. Please contact Cathy 651-455-6757 with any questions. Thanks in advance, Men's Club/Ball Team, Cathy Johnston

CROSSWAYS Bible Study

will begin September 9th at 7 pm. Crossways is an in depth study of the Bible’s story from beginning to end. Please call the office at 651-451-0309 to register for class before August 29.

***ON OUR BULLETIN BOARD***

DUCK RACE (NEIGHBORS FUNDRAISER) The Neighbors’ Mississippi River Duck Race, a fundraiser for our local food shelf, is Sept 18, 11am – 3pm, Kaposia Landing, SSP. Carnival games, food, and raffle, & more. Sponsor/adopt a duck and get a chance at great prizes. Adopt a duck by visiting the Neighbor’s offices, 213-13th Ave, or online at www.neighborsmn.org, or submit form by mail. Get information on the hall tables.

Jody (306-2149) if questions.

BOOYA: St. John’s Lutheran Rich Valley Sept. 19 See flyer on bulletin board for all details.

SALEM’S ANNUAL GARAGE SALE 11 W. Bernard St.; WSP, Good assortment, coffee and goodies available.

Thurs. Sept 2 from 12 – 8 pm, Fri. Sept 3 from 9 am – 8 pm, Sat. Sept 4 from 9 am – 2 pm