Monday, February 11, 2013

February 10 Weekly News


TODAY we give thanks to God for the work of Lutheran Hour Ministries as they spread the Gospel "to the ends of the earth."  Please note the insert and offering envelope included with your bulletin today.

 

ASH WEDNESDAY:  The Lenten season will begin with Ash Wednesday this Wednesday.  Lenten midweek worship will begin at 7 PM and will include the  imposition of ashes.  The Guild will be serving a chicken casserole supper before the service, beginning at 5:45 PM.

 

SCHOLARSHIP BRUNCH:  Our school will be sponsoring a brunch after church (10:15) and continuing after Sunday School and Bible Class until 11:45 today.  The menu will include breakfast casseroles, breakfast sausage, sweet breads, fruit, and drinks.  A free-will offering will be received, with all proceeds going to our scholarship fund, which offers assistance to those families who do not receive any tuition support from their congregation.  Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be providing supplemental funds.  Everyone invited!

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet today after the Scholarship Brunch.

 

AN ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE will be held this Friday-Sunday, February 15-17.  A trailer will be parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS are reminded to meet next Sunday, February 17, at Papa's Grill at West Hill at 5:30 PM for supper, returning to the Fellowship Room afterwards for the monthly meeting and socializing.

TLHS invites students and their families to its final open house this afternoon from 2:00-4:00 PM.  All eighth grade students will be entered in a drawing to win a Trinity t-shirt.  Interested eighth grade students will also receive a $75 voucher that covers half of the registration costs at Trinity for the 2013-2014 school year.  Please enter through the commons.

 

ST. JOHN'S FOUNDATION has received 84 gifts in memory of Linda Meyer, totaling $1,825.00.

 

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, Seymour, will be sponsoring its annual Ham & Turkey Supper this evening from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.  A free-will donation will be received.  Everyone invited.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Borchers Preschool is seeking a Preschool Director/Lead Teacher.  Interested persons may check the job posting on the bulletin board in our front school hall.  Resumes (including 3 references) and a one paragraph philosophy of childhood education may be submitted to St. Paul Lutheran Church Office., 10792 N.  210 E., Seymour, IN  47274.

 

LLL SPRING BANQUET:  Mark your calendars for March 3 and plan on attending the annual Spring Banquet of the LLL Zone 12, which will be held at St. John's, Sauers, gymnasium.  Sean Harlow will be the speaker.  He is a trained missionary of the LCMS and has served in the mission field and will soon be going to the Philippines and Taiwan.  Tickets are $12, with all proceeds being donated to Mr. Harlow's mission trip.  Registration will begin at 5:30 PM, with devotions at 5:50 PM, followed by the meal (catered by Patty Hercamp), entertainment, elections, and the speaker.  Child care will be available.  For tickets or additional information, contact Eric Scheidt at 812-579-5816.

 

MEN'S RENDEZVOUS:  All men who love the outdoors and would like to share a weekend of faith, fun, and fellowship are invited to the Men’s Rendezvous at Camp Lakeview’s Lakeview Villages April 5-7.  Pastor Ed Keinath will be the main speaker, and Pastor Cook, James Rockhill, and Bryan Schroer will be among those leading special sectionals.  Registrations received by March 15 will receive $10 off the retreat cost.  Brochures with the registration form are available on the bulletin board in the front school hall, or persons may contact David Vandercar at  812-498-4742 or dvandercar@gmail.com or Matt Riley at 812-343-8553 or matt.riley2@gmail.com.

 

EXERCISE SURVEYS may be turned in to Janet Morey or the church office.  Extra copies are available in the narthex if you did not receive one last Sunday.