Monday, December 8, 2014

December 7 Weekly News


THE ADVENT SEASON continues today as we light the second candle on the Advent wreath, the candle of peace or preparation.  Peace is one of God's gifts to us.  John the Baptist told the people of Israel to repent, to find peace with God.   As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall become straight, and the rough places shall become level ways, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’ ”  Luke 3:4-6

 

OUR SECOND MIDWEEK ADVENT WORSHIP will be held this Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM.  The Senior High Youth will be serving a chili/baked potato supper before worship, beginning at 5:45 PM. 

 

THE DECEMBER VOTERS' MEETING will be held THIS EVENING at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Room to approve the slate of candidates for 2015 church offices.  All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are urged to attend.

 

CHURCH DIRECTORY: Portrait sittings will be this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.  Questions???  Please contact Beth Burbrink (812-343-2856). Please note that persons bringing nonperishable food items to the portrait sitting will receive an additional $5.00 off any order.  All items will be donated to Love Chapel.

 

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS:  Persons who would like to place poinsettias on the Altar for the Christmas season are asked to contact Karen Schlehuser (342-6140).  Flowers may be purchased individually or ordered through Karen.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING:  If you would like to go Christmas caroling to the nursing homes and to some of our shut-ins, meet at the Fellowship Room next Sunday afternoon at 3:00 PM.  After caroling, refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Room.  Questions???  Contact Mary Anne Schneider (812-521-2984).

 

CHRISTMAS PRE-SERVICE MUSIC:  Anyone interested in performing a musical number (instrumental or vocal) prior to the start of the Children's Christmas Eve Service is asked to send an email to sundayschool@whitecreek.org.

 

CHRISTMAS CARD DELIVERY:  Our Youth will be delivering Christmas cards locally NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, for 25 cents/card.  A drop box is in the narthex.

 

CHRISTMAS EVE TREATS:  Donations for the children's Christmas Eve candy treats may be given to Joan Otte or the ushers or elder on duty.

 

ANNIVERSARY BANNER:  The anniversary committee is asking each family to bring 3 swatches of fabric to be used on an anniversary banner.  Needed are red, green, and brown 3"x3" cotton or cotton blend swatches (any shade of these colors is fine).  Solid colors, small prints, checks, or plaids are fine, just so the main color is green, brown, or red.  Please put your swatches in an envelope with your name on it and place it in the tote in the narthex by December 31.  Thanks!

 

PHONE NUMBERS:  If you have recently changed phone numbers or given up your home phone and are just using a cell phone, please give that information to Becky so records can be updated for our upcoming church directory.  Thanks!

 

2015 LUTHERAN ANNUAL:  If anyone would like to order a copy of The Lutheran Annual, please contact Becky in the church office.  Cost is $26.99.

 

ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS are available for sale in the school.  Cost is $12 each.  The anniversary committee is also taking pre-orders for a commemorative plate featuring a color photograph of the church, along with the anniversary theme.  If 144 plates are pre-ordered, the cost would be $20 each.

 

MANY THANKS to all who supported/helped with the Orphan Grain Train Dinner held here at St. John's in November.  Envelopes are available in the narthex if you would still like to make a donation to the Orphan Grain Train organization.

 

PRINCE OF PEACE Lutheran Church, Martinsville, will host its second annual Bethlehem Walk this Friday, December 12, from 7:00-10:00 PM.  Tickets are free and will be issued in 20 minute increments.  Call the church at 1-765-342-2004 or email at popchurchlcms@hotmail.com to reserve tickets.

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