From Headmaster Brent Johnson
Dear Alumni and Friends of Baltimore Lutheran School and Concordia Preparatory School,
Greetings in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
It is hard to believe we are halfway through the school year. This week we will begin the holy season of Lent on Ash Wednesday, We will hold an all-school chapel and Pastor Couser will be offering the imposition of ashes to students. If you do not have a church home, more details about NewThing services and Lenten Devotions through the Lutheran Hour Ministries can be found below.
This week we will also be sending out our acceptance letters to students for the 2024-2025 school year. I would like to thank our Admissions Director Mr. Stephen Berger and his team who have done an outstanding job recruiting a talented group of servant leaders to be part of the Concordia Prep community. Our enrollment continues to grow, which creates new challenges and opportunities – all of which we are addressing in our strategic plan.
In March, we will hold the Annual Bid for Kids Dinner and Auction on Saturday, March 23rd at Hillendale Country Club. The "Bid for Kids" event is a traditional school fundraiser that Lutheran schools across the country hold each year. The event raises funds for specific needs and funding that help keep Lutheran schools healthy and thriving. This is the biggest fundraiser of our year and participation in any form – attending and/or donating – is very much appreciated. All the details can be found below and please reach out to our Advancement Team with any questions.
As you prepare for the Lenten season and the renewal that comes from Jesus' resurrection on Easter, know that I am praying for all of you and those you love.
In Christ,
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Brent Johnson
Headmaster
Concordia Preparatory School
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Lent is a time of reflection and repentance as we journey with Jesus to the cross.
On Ash Wednesday many churches offer the imposition of ashes. Ashes remind us of our sinfulness and our mortality. We need saving. We are polluted by sin. We cannot purify ourselves. The price to be paid for our sin is death. When Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, God said to Adam, “From the dust you have come and to the dust you shall return” (Genesis 3:19).
But the ashes imposed on the forehead in the shape of a cross also remind us that we have been rescued and redeemed! Jesus took on the fullness of our humanity. He who was sinless became a sin offering to satisfy the punishment we deserved. He conquered death through His resurrection and so through the cross there is life!
Here is the link to the Ash Wednesday Worship Gathering. It meets in the CPS Media Center.
We also have a Lenten Devotional available through Lutheran Hour Ministries called “Lamb of God.”
Daily devotions begin on Ash Wednesday and can be found at the following link.
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Thank You From the Bull & Oyster Roast Committee
Thank you to the 161 people (a great turnout!) who attended the annual Bull & Oyster Roast on Saturday, January 27, 2024. We sent Gary Barth off with a huge carload of food to deliver to the Lutheran Mission Society. We are also going to be able to make a great cash donation toward student tuition aid at Concordia Prep. SAVE THE DATE for next year, Saturday, January 25, 2025.
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Concordia University Nebraska’s A Cappella Choir at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a captivating performance by Concordia University Nebraska’s A Cappella Choir at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Thursday, March 7th. This distinguished choir, one of the United States' oldest touring Lutheran collegiate choirs, has graced audiences internationally and throughout the United States. Composed of 72 auditioned voices, the choir represents various academic disciplines and states. The concert will feature a wide range of both secular and sacred music for all ages to enjoy. The Concordia Prep Upper School Choir will open the evening and will perform with the A Capella Choir. Contact Concordia Prep Director of Music Mr. Avery Kessar with questions: averykesar@concordiaprepschool.org.
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Bid for Kids Dinner and Auction – Saturday, March 23, from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
On Saturday, March 23, 2024, the annual Bid for Kids Dinner and Auction will be held at the beautiful Hillendale Country Club in Phoenix, MD. The special appeal this year will raise money for air conditioning in the gym. Since the Bid for Kids Auction is the biggest fundraiser for our school, here are ways you can help make this event a huge success.
In addition to attending the event, consider donating a new or antique item or procuring one from a local business, home-based business, friends, or family members. Only new and/or antique items are desirable. Sponsorships for the events are also available. Download donation and sponsorship forms here or visit the Bid for Kids website: onecau.se/bid4kids
Donation ideas from past auctions:
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Tickets: concerts, theatre, airline, sporting events
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Trips: hotel accommodations, vacation homes
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Personal Talent: chef/baker, gardener, music lessons
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Gift Certificates or Gift Cards: restaurants, florists, movies, golf outings, spas or salons, music events
Ticket sales are open! Tickets are $100 per person and $950 for a table of 10. NOTE: This year's menu includes options for Chicken Breast Piccata or Atlantic Salmon Fillet. Please select one when you purchase your ticket. If you purchase a table you will be sent an email with a link to select the dinner option for each guest.. Dinner selections must be made by Friday, March 15.
Visit the Bid for Kids website to purchase tickets, make a donation, or become a sponsor: onecau.se/bid4kids
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Attention Baltimore Lutheran Class of 1974 – Special Celebration May 23 and 24, 2024
Please Mark Your Calendar: Concordia Prep has started a tradition of honoring the 50th-anniversary classes during the commencement exercises for our graduating seniors. Members from the class of 1974 are invited to a special luncheon and Baccalaureate on Thursday, May 23, and to graduation on Friday, May 24, 2024.
A letter with all the details will be mailed to the Class of 1974 soon. Please share this information with your classmates. Contact the Advancement Team with any questions: advancement@concordiaprepschool.org.
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Thursday, April 25 – Dinner Theatre – 6:30 p.m.
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Friday, April 26 – 7:00 p.m.
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Saturday, April 27 – 7:00 p.m.
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Sunday, April 28 – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 12 – Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 19 – Homecoming Festivities
Saturday, October 26 – Open House for Prospective Families
Saturday, January 25, 2025 – BLS/CPS Bull and Oyster Roast
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Prayer Requests
The Concordia Prep School community and NewThing Church would like to pray for you, your family, and your concerns. Please fill out the prayer request form on the NewThing website. Intentions will be remembered at NewThing services and during Concordia Prep's weekly chapels. Prayer Requests
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In our ongoing efforts to improve communications with our alumni, we are asking for you to update your contact information and to share this email with your classmates who have lost touch. |
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