Don’t forget, our SHINE event has been rescheduled for 9-11 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, April 12. Come to Frohna Park at 9 a.m. for doughnuts and coffee, and from there, we will be doing a number of different service projects to bless our community, including roadside cleanup on Highway A from the crossroads into Frohna, if we have enough volunteers. RSVP to Jason Klaus, chair of our evangelism committee at: [email protected], or text him at 573-768-6179.
As We Gather: It’s Holy Week, so prepare for an emotional roller coaster. Palm Sunday begins with waving palms and shouts of “hosanna” as Jesus enters Jerusalem. No sooner, however, do we say, "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord" than we stand at the foot of the cross and witness the shocking outcome of his coming: darkness, suffering, hatred, blood, and death. Our hopeful expectations are dashed. We are reduced to despair. This is what John the Baptist meant when he called us to repent; to turn away from self so that God can move in his mysterious ways and give us the wondrous gift of forgiveness! God takes the repentant, tearful sinner and restores life to us in the resurrection—life even better than we have ever dreamed or hoped. Thanks be to God!
Our Lenten series, “Living Among the Bible’s Trees,” culminates during this Holy Week. Please join us!
9 a.m., Palm Sunday, April 13: “What Good are the Palms?”
6:30 p.m., Maundy Thursday, April 17: “Fig Trees”
6:30 p.m., Good Friday, April 18: “Tree of the Cross”
9 a.m., Easter Sunday, April 20: “Tree of Life”
Prayers for the following, please: Carol Duggan, who will have surgery on Tuesday; our shut-in members Edgar and Della Dreyer, Mildred Grebing, Mahela Lueders, Flora Oberndorfer; for God’s blessings on the ministry of Missionary John Wolf and his family as they share the Gospel in Africa; for Seminarian Blake Brockman and his family at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis; for the renovation work going on at the Hall; for our Family Discipleship team.
Saxony Lutheran High School notes: The school is currently accepting resumes for the following positions for the 2025-2026 school year. Submit your resume by email to Amelia Mansfield at: [email protected]: science teacher (grades 9-12); agriculture science teacher/FFA advisor (grades 9-12); assistant cook (part-time); varsity golf coach.
Registration for the Saxony Lutheran Crusader Classic is now open. The Crusader Classic will be Friday, June 6, at Bent Creek Golf Course in Jackson. Morning and afternoon tee times are available. Breakfast, lunch, and mulligans are included with registration. Call the school office at 573-204-7555 to reserve your team today.
Tickets are on sale at the school office for Saxony Lutheran High School’s Hall of Fame Class of 2025 induction ceremony, Saturday, May 3, at the Drury Conference Center. This year’s inductees are: Dr. Maddie Brune (2016), Brianne (Mueller) Kramer (2016), Grace Mirly (2016),
Raegan Wieser (2016), Joshua Vogel (2015), Paul Sander; and the 2015 and 2016 state champion women’s soccer teams.
The Midwest March for Life will be Thursday, May 1, in Jefferson City, starting on the grounds of the state capitol building. For more information, see the flyer on the bulletin board in the narthex.
“Life Note” for April 13: “Commit to seeking opportunities to be a light to those living in darkness. Do not place that responsibility on the full-time leaders of the Church. This is your mission in life. God has uniquely placed you in the exact situations, locations, and relationships to make the Light of the world visible and concrete. You are the look of Christ’s face. You are the tone of his voice. You are the touch of his hands. You are the physical representation of his light in a dark world (Ephesians 5:8). How bright will you shine this year?” Paul David Tripp, author and speaker – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • lutheransforlife.org
If you watch Concordia worship services online some Sundays, please send me an e-mail ([email protected]) or leave a message at the church office (573-824-5435) to let me know how many were in the room watching with you. We are trying to get a more accurate count of people who are watching electronically. Thanks!
See you on Sunday at Concordia!
Pastor Paul Hoemann
The mission of Concordia Lutheran Church is to gather, teach, and inspire all generations to share the Good News.
Our Core Values
Worship
We value worship as a way of life. True worship of God is to be reflected in our lifestyle …in every moment…in every decision…in every relationship.
Christian Education
We are called by God to train our adults, young adults, and children to know and love Him.
Sustainability
We continue to honor our heritage by stewarding our time, talent, and treasures for future generations.
Outreach
Our goal is to intentionally go and share the Gospel with others in words and deeds.
As We Gather: It’s Holy Week, so prepare for an emotional roller coaster. Palm Sunday begins with waving palms and shouts of “hosanna” as Jesus enters Jerusalem. No sooner, however, do we say, "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord" than we stand at the foot of the cross and witness the shocking outcome of his coming: darkness, suffering, hatred, blood, and death. Our hopeful expectations are dashed. We are reduced to despair. This is what John the Baptist meant when he called us to repent; to turn away from self so that God can move in his mysterious ways and give us the wondrous gift of forgiveness! God takes the repentant, tearful sinner and restores life to us in the resurrection—life even better than we have ever dreamed or hoped. Thanks be to God!
Our Lenten series, “Living Among the Bible’s Trees,” culminates during this Holy Week. Please join us!
9 a.m., Palm Sunday, April 13: “What Good are the Palms?”
6:30 p.m., Maundy Thursday, April 17: “Fig Trees”
6:30 p.m., Good Friday, April 18: “Tree of the Cross”
9 a.m., Easter Sunday, April 20: “Tree of Life”
Prayers for the following, please: Carol Duggan, who will have surgery on Tuesday; our shut-in members Edgar and Della Dreyer, Mildred Grebing, Mahela Lueders, Flora Oberndorfer; for God’s blessings on the ministry of Missionary John Wolf and his family as they share the Gospel in Africa; for Seminarian Blake Brockman and his family at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis; for the renovation work going on at the Hall; for our Family Discipleship team.
Saxony Lutheran High School notes: The school is currently accepting resumes for the following positions for the 2025-2026 school year. Submit your resume by email to Amelia Mansfield at: [email protected]: science teacher (grades 9-12); agriculture science teacher/FFA advisor (grades 9-12); assistant cook (part-time); varsity golf coach.
Registration for the Saxony Lutheran Crusader Classic is now open. The Crusader Classic will be Friday, June 6, at Bent Creek Golf Course in Jackson. Morning and afternoon tee times are available. Breakfast, lunch, and mulligans are included with registration. Call the school office at 573-204-7555 to reserve your team today.
Tickets are on sale at the school office for Saxony Lutheran High School’s Hall of Fame Class of 2025 induction ceremony, Saturday, May 3, at the Drury Conference Center. This year’s inductees are: Dr. Maddie Brune (2016), Brianne (Mueller) Kramer (2016), Grace Mirly (2016),
Raegan Wieser (2016), Joshua Vogel (2015), Paul Sander; and the 2015 and 2016 state champion women’s soccer teams.
The Midwest March for Life will be Thursday, May 1, in Jefferson City, starting on the grounds of the state capitol building. For more information, see the flyer on the bulletin board in the narthex.
“Life Note” for April 13: “Commit to seeking opportunities to be a light to those living in darkness. Do not place that responsibility on the full-time leaders of the Church. This is your mission in life. God has uniquely placed you in the exact situations, locations, and relationships to make the Light of the world visible and concrete. You are the look of Christ’s face. You are the tone of his voice. You are the touch of his hands. You are the physical representation of his light in a dark world (Ephesians 5:8). How bright will you shine this year?” Paul David Tripp, author and speaker – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life • lutheransforlife.org
If you watch Concordia worship services online some Sundays, please send me an e-mail ([email protected]) or leave a message at the church office (573-824-5435) to let me know how many were in the room watching with you. We are trying to get a more accurate count of people who are watching electronically. Thanks!
See you on Sunday at Concordia!
Pastor Paul Hoemann
The mission of Concordia Lutheran Church is to gather, teach, and inspire all generations to share the Good News.
Our Core Values
Worship
We value worship as a way of life. True worship of God is to be reflected in our lifestyle …in every moment…in every decision…in every relationship.
Christian Education
We are called by God to train our adults, young adults, and children to know and love Him.
Sustainability
We continue to honor our heritage by stewarding our time, talent, and treasures for future generations.
Outreach
Our goal is to intentionally go and share the Gospel with others in words and deeds.
