Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church
Announcements
December 14 - 20, 2025
Third SUNDAY in ADVENT
Isaiah 35; Psalm 146; James 5:7–11; Matthew 11:2–15
Divine Service at 10:30 AM with Holy Communion
Setting Three, Lutheran Service Book p. 184
Streaming of the service begins at 10:15 AM
Adult Bible Study and Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.
attendance Sunday December 7, numbered 86
Midweek Advent services with Holy Communion every Wednesday at 7PM
Christmas Eve Services at 5 and 7 PM
Christmas Day Service at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
10 Johnson Rd Newark, De. 19713
The Altar Guild has ordered 15 red poinsettia plants to adorn the altar at Christmas. Each plant is in a 6 inch pot and will be available on a first come, first serve basis. The plants are $9.00 each (same as last year). A sign up sheet will be posted in the Narthex. If you want more than one plant please fill in the corresponding slots. They may be picked up after the 7 p.m. service on Christmas Eve. Please mark your envelope “poinsettia."
ADOPT-A-FAMILY - December 14th deadline -Today's the last day!
Another endeavor we are asking your help is for Adopt-A-Family through the Ministry of Caring. Many children reside in homeless shelters and are in need of one item that could bring a smile to their faces. Please help yourself to a slip of paper from the poster to help bring the wishes of our youngest people come true. Your help is important. Anything you can provide is a blessing to our community.
So when you are out shopping (or shopping on line), think of Mosaic and Adopt-A-Family and their needs.
God's blessings to you all Lilly Derrickson 302-220-0258
SUNDAY Snacks and Coffee - Thanks to all those who signed up to bring snacks. Please contact Lilly if you have questions or would like to help clean up. Please lend a hand in cleaning up.
December 14 - No Potluck
December 21 - Susan Fuesler
December 28 - Pam Kazaba
Altar flowers – Today's altar flowers are given by Neil and Sharon Cornell in thanksgiving for the many blessings received and in celebration of the birthdays of Elizabeth, Benjamin, and Jackson Lane.
If you wish to provide flowers to celebrate or remember someone or something, please sign up on the Calendar outside the library. A donation of $20 is suggested for each bouquet and should be designated to be used for 'Flowers'.
✛THIS WEEK and EVERY WEEK+
Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. If you are a parent, God calls you to teach your children the way of Jesus. Bring your children to Sunday School.
Adult Bible Study - Sundays in the Mueller Room at 9:15 a.m. We will be studying the Apostle Paul's letter to the Roman Christians–Romans.
Choir & Bell practice -Sundays at 8:15 AM with openings for all voices and 9:20 for bell ringers.
Monday - Meet with Sharon Becker, functional medicine coach who will guide you in weight loss, addressing disease dynamics and exploring more about yourself on Monday evenings from 7-9 PM.
Tuesday - Bible Study is now studying 1 Corinthians. We meet at 1 PM in the Mueller room at church.
Wednesday - Advent service with Holy Communion at 7 PM
Handmade Prayers (Prayer Shawl Ministry) meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10 AM in Mueller Library (January 14, 2026). We welcome everyone. This is a working meeting so please bring your yarn projects with you. If you know someone that is in need of a gift from us, please let us know.
Thursday - Men's Bible Breakfast (MBB) meets on Thursday mornings at 8 AM via zoom. The format is discussion of the Lectionary readings for the upcoming Sunday. For more information email Dan Good.
✛FELLOWSHIP✛
Playground Fun – Please join us EVERY Sunday after service (weather permitting) at the playground. Children should be accompanied by an adult. This gives us another fellowship experience as the adults chit chat and the children enjoy the playground equipment.
+EDUCATION+
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
What does this mean?--Answer.
The good and gracious will of God is done indeed without our prayer; but we pray in this petition that it may be done among us also.
How is this done?--Answer.
When God breaks and hinders every evil counsel and will which would not let us hallow the name of God nor let His kingdom come, such as the will of the devil, the world, and our flesh; but strengthens and keeps us steadfast in His Word and in faith unto our end. This is His gracious and good will.
+SERVICE+
Mosaic
Over the past few weeks our congregation came together to provide Christmas gifts for four residents at the Grubb House: Jeffery, Robert, Jamal, and Darron. Each of these gifts were delivered to the Mosaic office on Chapman Road in Newark. A plethora of hygiene items were also contributed which will be used by the residents throughout the year. Since there were an abundance of dental items, they will be given to other houses who are in need. There were also $125 donations which were used to purchase Target gift certificates. Your outpouring of generosity has been gratefully received. We come together to love one another. Many, many thanks to our congregation for the gifts God has given us and that we share with others. May our Lord continue to bless this ministry.
EMMANUEL DINING ROOM
The Apostle Paul writes in his first letter to the Corinthians,
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
To help the staff at EDR have the space and time to prepare to serve the hungry people of Wilmington on Thanksgiving day, we, and other groups, were asked to provide peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to be distributed at the door throughout the week.
On Sunday, thanks to many, Concordia Lutheran Church and Preschool dropped off 240 of the requested sandwiches at EDR.
Thank you again for lovingly sharing your blessings with others. And for sharing the love of Jesus - even if through a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Happy Thanksgiving! God’s blessings, George and Dale
We sort and pack donations for people in need on Wednesdays 10:00am – 2:30pm and Saturdays 9am –1:30pm at the former Dansko warehouse: 8 Federal Rd, West Grove, PA, 19390. Please consider joining us, we welcome teens through adults!
Read all about OGT on the bulletin board by the library, or visit our webpage for the full list of items our recipients need most, current hours of operation, and the latest updates. You may also click ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN under the Concordia SERVICE tab for current news. Donated items should be placed in the All Saints' Hall closet (to the right as you enter the room). Contact Tom Fuesler or Carla Niesen with any questions.
Our most immediate need is for a new warehouse location as our lease expires in fall 2026! We prefer a southeastern Chester County location, or other safe neighborhood near the PA–DE state line, with 6,000 to 10,000 sq ft, a loading dock and parking for at least a dozen cars. If you have any information, please contact Branch Manager Rob Hall: rghall@gmail.com (484) 459-9217. Thank you!
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Meals on Wheels
Serving our community meals during the last full week of each month (December 22-27, 2025). The time commitment is usually 1 1/2 hrs. (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM). Please contact Susan Fuesler or email the office at info@concordiade.com. Meals are picked up at Silverside Church with directions for delivery route. Please consider volunteering; you will bless others and be greatly blessed as well!
Time. Talent. Treasure.
Offerings – Please help the counters: by writing your name on your envelope or attaching an address label.
Let us thank Jesus that He continues to provide for us! Please consider giving your offerings through your bank or your credit card. Questions related to financial giving can be addressed to financialsec@concordiade.com .