Monday, November 7, 2011

November 6 Weekly News

THRIVENT ELECTIONS: Voting for the Thrivent Chapter Board will take place before and after worship THIS MORNING. Those Thrivent members 16 years of age and older are asked to stop by the table, vote, and register for a Jay-C gift card.

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS: Shoe boxes for the Samaritan’s Purse are due by Sunday, November 20. Also, practice for the Christmas Eve program will be held during the Sunday School hour every Sunday until Christmas, so attendance is very important.

GUILD MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting this evening at 7 PM in the Fellowship Room. Plans will be made for the upcoming Advent Suppers.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet after worship next Sunday, November 13.

BRICKS THAT WERE ORDERED have been placed in the sidewalk and Memory Garden. For location help, contact Larry & Janice Claycamp or Ernie & Donna Dettmer.

BUTTER BRAIDS/CHEESECAKES: Those who placed an order from our school’s Butter Braid/Cheesecake fundraiser may pick up that order this Friday, November 11, from 2-5 PM in the gym.

TRINITY MUSICAL: Just a reminder that the Trinity musical performances that were scheduled for this past Friday and Saturday evenings have been rescheduled to this coming Friday and Saturday evenings, November 11-12. (Rescheduling was due to the girls’ volleyball team competing in the state tournament.)

CONGRATULATIONS TO John & Crystal Nading on the birth of their son, LUCAS JAMES NADING, last Sunday. Lucas arrived weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and measuring 20 ins. God’s blessings to them all! If you would like to send congratulations, John & Crystal’s new address is 7748 S. Edinburg Rd., Edinburg, IN 46124.

BAKE SALE: Betsy Schlehuser will be sponsoring a Bake Sale after church next Sunday, November 13, to raise funds for a medical mission trip to Honduras that she will be going on with the Purdue Caduceus (Pre-Med) Club over Christmas break. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised will help with airfare, and seventy-five percent will be used to purchase basic medical supplies for medical clinics in Honduras. Any food and/or monetary donations would be very much appreciated! Thrivent will be providing matching funds.

GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY: Trinity Lutheran High School will hold a ground breaking ceremony for the Phase 1 addition of five classrooms next Sunday, November 13, at 3;30 PM at the school (north end of the building – look for the tent). Everyone is invited to join in and help celebrate this important event, which will greatly benefit the students of Trinity.

PHIL’S FRIENDS: Donations are still being accepted for Phil’s Friends. A box is in the narthex and the front hall of school to receive donations. Items may be brought anytime by Sunday, November 20. Zach Morey will be traveling to Chicago to deliver the items on Monday, November 21.

TURKEY & HAM SUPPER: St. John’s, Sauers, will be sponsoring a Turkey/Ham Supper this evening. Serving will be from 4:00-7:00 PM. A free-will offering will be received, and carry-outs are welcome.

HARVEST FESTIVAL: Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dudleytown, will be sponsoring its annual church supper and bazaar next Sunday, November 13. Serving will be from 3:30-7:00 PM. Express carry-out available – a lift is available to the lower level. Everyone invited.

ST. PAUL, CLIFTY will be hosting a spaghetti supper on Wednesday, November 23, to benefit Kristie Wessel and her family. Serving will be from 5-6:30 PM before the Thanksgiving Eve service at 7 PM. A free-will offering will be received to assist the Wessel family with medical expenses. Thrivent will provide matching funds.

No comments:

Post a Comment