DR. MARTIN LUTHER'S Coat of Arms is pictured on today's
bulletin in observance of Reformation Sunday (Reformation Day is this Thursday,
October 31). This seal was designed by
Martin Luther and has become the primary emblem of the Lutheran Church. Comprising it are: the black cross, for faith
in Christ crucified; the red heart, for faith in the Savior; the white rose, to
show that faith in the Spirit is the beginning of heavenly joy to come; and the
golden ring surrounding all, to signify that such bliss in heaven is endless.
TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given in thanksgiving and
celebration of the 55th wedding anniversary of Lloyd & Jean Meyer by their
children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild.
May God grant you many more happy years together, Lloyd & Jean!
NOVEMBER CALENDAR AND NEWS will be available from the ushers
after today's worship.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet today after Sunday School.
THRIVENT ELECTIONS will be held next Sunday before and
after church. Please check in the
narthex. Those voting will be entered in
a drawing for gift cards.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help with the organ installation
this week. Work times are Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday morning from 9:00 AM - Noon, Monday evening, 6-10
PM, Tuesday afternoon, 1-5 PM, Thursday afternoon, 1-4:30 PM, and Friday
evening, 6-10 PM. Check the church blog
for more information as to what work will be done during each time.
THE CHURCH FOUNDATION has provided funds of $9683.00 to
cover the purchase of the new copier for the church and school.
DINNER/AUCTION:
Camp Lakeview will hold its 9th annual dinner/auction on Saturday,
November 23, at the Clarion Hotel, Columbus.
Tickets are $65 per person or a table of 10 for $600. All proceeds benefit the ministry at Camp
Lakeview. For more information, contact
Camp Lakeview at 342-4815 or Keith & Amy Mensendiek at 342-4981. Come out for a night of fun, fellowship, and
possibly a bargain or two!
BRICKS:
The new bricks that were ordered have been put into place. If you need help in locating your brick,
contact Ernie & Donna Dettmer or Larry & Janice Claycamp. Orders will be taken again next summer.
BASKET BINGO NIGHT:
White Creek Lutheran School will be hosting its 14th annual Basket Bingo
Night on Friday, November 15. The doors
will open at 5:30 PM, with bingo beginning at 6:30 PM. Food will be available for purchase as well
as raffle tickets for prize drawings.
Tickets for the bingo games are $20 per person for 20 games and may be
purchased from any WCLS student or ordered through the school office (812-342-6832). Bingo prizes will be Longaberger
products. All proceeds will go to the
students' Chicago trip fund.
HARVEST PARTY:
The Youth Groups of St. John’s will be sponsoring a Harvest Party next
Saturday, November 2, from 6:00-8:00 PM here in our gym. Food, games, and prizes will be among the
activities for the evening. Tickets will
be sold at the door - wear your costume as there will be judging and prizes
awarded. Parents are asked to accompany
their children.
SOUP SUPPER:
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brownstown, is hosting their annual Soup
Supper THIS EVENING from 4:00-7:00 PM.
The menu includes various soups and sandwiches, as well as assorted
homemade salads and desserts. Also
featured will be a Country Store, offering fresh garden produce, handmade
crafts, and homemade baked items.
Everyone invited.
MANY THANKS:
"Emily and I would like to express our thanks to everyone for the
cards and gifts that you gave for Pastor Appreciation Month. We are truly blessed to have such a caring church
family, and we love you all very much!
We also would like to express our thanks to the Guild and everyone who
was involved in the kitchen project - the new kitchen has made preparing food
for our large family much easier!" - Pastor Cook
