Monday, March 10, 2014

March 9 Weekly News


WE REJOICE WITH Matthew & April May as they bring their son, TUCKER MICHAEL, to be baptized this morning.  Tucker's sponsors are his aunt and uncle, Colleen & Roger Hughes, and uncle, Tony Luenebrink.  God's blessings to you, Tucker!

 

OUR SECOND MIDWEEK Lenten worship with Holy Communion will be held this Wednesday at 7:00 PM. The Guild will be serving a soup supper (taco, vegetable, chicken, chili) and desserts before the service, beginning at 5:45 PM.

 

LENTEN DEVOTION BOOKS, written by the students of Trinity Lutheran High School, are available in the narthex.  (This year they are not being mailed directly to homes.)  Please help yourself.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE will meet next Sunday, March 16, at 5:30 PM for supper and then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

 

PHIL'S FRIENDS will gather for card-making next Sunday, March 16, at 6:00 PM, followed by the Youth groups at 7:00 PM.

 

ON OUR ORIGINS:  Pastor and author Daniel Lepley will be leading an On Our Origins workshop on faith, science, creation, and Christ at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Seymour, this coming weekend, March 14-15.  Designed for adults, high school and college students, this event will equip Christians to defend their faith in a secular world.  Registration is $20 for adults, $15 for pastors, teachers and students.  Registration forms are available in the narthex, or persons may register online at www.onourorigins.org.  For more details, check out the website.

 

ST. PETER'S Lutheran School, Columbus, is preparing for an Alumni Celebration on May 17, 2014, and is trying to reach as many alumni as possible to establish an up-to-date and accurate alumni directory.  Please send any current information of SPLS alumni (yourself, sons and daughters, other relatives) to alumni@stpeters-columbus.org, including name (maiden also, if married), address, telephone number, and graduating year, if possible.

 

THE TRINITY RESALE STORE at 601 W. Second St., Seymour, will be having a "Sweet Spring Time Open House" Thursday-Saturday, March 13-15.  Hours will be 9:00 AM-5:00 PM on Thursday and Friday, and 10:00 AM-2:00 PM on Saturday.  Lots of spring fashions and items will be for sale, and refreshments will be served.  Come out and do some bargain shopping and support Trinity Lutheran High School!

 

ASSET AUCTION:  Trinity Lutheran High School will hold an Asset Auction for the general public on Saturday, March 29, at the Betty Shepman farm on highway 50 in Seymour across from Applebee’s.  The auction will begin at 9:00 AM with auctioneer Fred Pollert, of Pollert’s, Inc., and food will be served throughout the day.  The Asset Auction effort is called “Renew Their Strength” with all proceeds raised at the auction being applied toward the debt on the original school loan for Trinity.  Join in the fun and find that special treasure you’ve been looking for.  There will be some special desserts too!

 

CAR SHOW:  Mallory Meyer will be having a Car/Truck/Tractor Show and Silent Auction on  Saturday, March 29, in the church parking lot as her senior project.   The show will begin at 10:00 AM, with judging and silent auction ending at 1:00 PM.  It is open to hot rods, trucks, tractors, etc. with a $10 entry fee.  Chili, hot dogs, and drinks will be available for purchase.  All proceeds will go to Kristie Wessel and her family as she continues her battle against Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.  A Be The Match drive will also take place as well in order to raise awareness for blood cancers and the need for stem cell/bone marrow donors.  In case of inclement weather, the show will be held on Saturday, April 5.

 

MEN'S RENDEZVOUS RETREAT:  Calling all MEN: Come join us for our 2nd Annual Men's Rendezvous Retreat at Lakeview Villages on March 28-30.  Pastor Dan Lepley will be the keynote speaker and will be discussing his book, On Our Origins.  Other activities will include mini-golf and fishing tournaments, climbing tower and zip line, guest presenters that will host sectionals on fly fishing, firearm safety, smoking meat, and much more.  Go to www.camplakeview.com and click on the link for the Men's Rendezvous for more information and to print off a registration brochure.  Call Dave Vandercar at 812-498-4742 with any questions.

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