Monday, May 19, 2014

May 18 Weekly News


TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Ryan & Alexa Hoene in thanksgiving and celebration of their marriage here last evening.  God's blessings to them!

 

ARMED FORCES SUNDAY is being observed today as we pray for our men and women of the military and our chaplains as they proclaim the life-giving message of the Gospel.

 

A SPECIAL VOTERS' MEETING will be held after church TODAY in the Fellowship Room to update/approve our school staffing for next school year.  All members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet this evening at 5:30 PM at Bob Evans Restaurant for supper and will then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.  Guests are always welcome!

 

PHIL'S FRIENDS will meet for card-making this evening at 6:00 PM before the Youth meeting at 7:00 PM.  Anyone interested in helping with the cards are invited to join them.

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Wednesday, May 21, after worship (7:30 PM).

 

JUNE CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS need to be submitted to Becky by TOMORROW.

 

175TH ANNIVERSARY SURVEYS may still be dropped in the box in the narthex - if you still need one to complete, forms are available in the narthex.  Please take time to provide your thoughts/ideas to the anniversary committee.

 

MANY THANKS TO all who supported the aluminum can drive last weekend.  This project is sponsored by our school's WCA.

 

REDS/METS BASEBALL GAME: A sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board in the front hall of school for those persons who would like to purchase  tickets for the September 7 baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets at Cincinnati.  Ticket price is $22.50/person.  Questions???  Contact Michelle  Barnett (342-3780 or 390-7610).  Persons who order tickets are asked to pay for them immediately (checks payable to White Creek Lutheran School) as this has been charged to our school’s credit card.

 

THE CONGREGATION IS INVITED to an Ice Cream Social at White Creek Acres this afternoon from 12:00-4:00 PM.  The Old Guitar Band will be playing from 1:00-3:00 PM.  The Bartells family would like to thank everyone for their support of White Creek Acres, so bring your lawn chairs and come out for ice cream and plenty of visiting!

 

THE ALLELUIA RINGERS OF CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Wisconsin, under the direction of Dr. John Behnke, will be performing a concert on Monday, May 26, at 7:30 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, Seymour.  This group of 14 ringers rings 152 hand bells and hand chimes, playing original arrangements of well-known hymns and spirituals, classical transcriptions, and original music for hand bells.  A free-will offering will be received.  Everyone invited.

 

DAY CAMP:  The Camp Lakeview staff will be leading day camps at Immanuel Lutheran School on June 2 and 3 and St. Peter's Lutheran School on June 4,5, and 6 for students in grades 2-6.  Registration forms may be obtained online at the camp website, www.camplakeview.com, from Becky in the church office, or by calling the camp office at 342-4815.

 

COUGAR CLASSIC GOLF OUTING:  On Friday, June 20, Trinity Lutheran High School will host the 11th Annual Cougar Classic golf outing at Shadowood Golf Course in Seymour.  Cost is $60/golfer.  Registrations must be received by Wednesday, June 11.  Persons may register online at www.trinitycougars.org or by calling Aaron Rudzinski at 812-524-8547.

 

LCH "VOLUNTEEN" PROGRAM:  The Lutheran Community Home "Volunteen" Program is available to those 12 years of age through college.  Volunteering includes visiting/interacting with the residents, assisting with activities, reading to the residents, and much more.  This program begins June 9 and ends July 18.  Applications and additional information can be picked up at the front office at Lutheran Community Home.  Applications need to be returned by May 30.