Monday, November 10, 2014

November 9 Weekly News


TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Vivian Luenebrink, Annette Purdue & family, Tony Luenebrink & family, and April May & family in loving memory of Jerry Luenebrink, who went to his heavenly home 12 years ago today and by Dave & Cheryl Mensendiek in thanksgiving and celebration of their 46th wedding anniversary today.  May God grant you many more happy years together, Dave & Cheryl!

 

TIME & TALENT SURVEYS and A Plan For Giving worksheet are being handed out today.  Please prayerfully consider how you can be of service here in our congregation and financially help further the work of God's Kingdom here at St. John's.  Please return your completed Time & Talent Surveys to the container provided in the narthex or give them to Becky in the church office.

 

SCHEDULING for taking family pictures for the church directory will be done after worship TODAY, and next Sunday, November 16.  Check the sign-up tables in the narthex.  Questions???  Contact Beth Burbrink (812-343-2856).

 

THE FOUNDATION BOARD will meet in the sanctuary TODAY after worship.

 

THE ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN luncheon and program will be held here TODAY, with serving to begin at 11:30 AM (meal being provided).  Come and enjoy a delicious meal and learn about the important help the local Orphan Grain Train gives to those in need.

 

AN ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE continues yet today.  A trailer is parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.  Thanks for your support of this project, sponsored by our school's parent organization, the WCA.

 

LADIES AID MEMBERS are reminded to RSVP to Jean Voelker or Kathryn Taulman today for this Wednesday's 11:00 AM holiday party at Stahl's Cafe, Brownstown.

 

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

 

2014 PLEDGE:  Several people have requested an update for their school expansion pledge for 2014.  At this time, if you would like an update, please feel free to contact our Building Fund treasurer, Janet Morey, at j.a.morey@icloud.com or 812-350-6238.

 

A VETERAN'S DAY PROGRAM will be held here at White Creek this Tuesday, November 11, at 9:30 AM in our gym.  All are invited to this program which will feature a slide show of veterans and active military service people related to our congregation and school students.

 

"MANY THANKS TO all for the prayers and cards, with a special thanks to Pastor Cook for his support and to those who donated to and /or helped with the funeral dinner.  Your kindnesses are deeply appreciated." - The family of Delbert Kinsey

 

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

 

THOSE WINNING gift cards in last Sunday's Thrivent election drawing include Mallory Meyer (grand prize), Debbie Schroer, Janet Morey, Donna Dettmer, Doyce Eckelman, Evan Otte, Emila Fowler, Rachel Kidd, John Schroer, Brian Purdue, and Paul Otte.  If you  have not yet received your gift card, please see Jan Buss.

 

TICKETS FOR our school's Basket Bingo Night this coming Friday, November 14, are available from any WCLS student or through the school office.  Cost is $20/ticket.

 

EMILY COOK'S new devotional book, Between Seasons, devotions for those who wait for Spring, is now available for purchase in the church office for $7.00.

 

EMMANUEL, DUDLEYTOWN, will be holding their annual Harvest Festival Supper & Bazaar today from 3:30-7:00 PM.  A free-will donation will be received with Thrivent matching funds.  Everyone invited.

 

AN ORGAN RECITAL will be presented by Katie Timm, doctoral organ student at IU Jacobs School of Music, on Friday, November 21, at 7:30 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clifty.  Everyone is invited.  Admission is free.

 

BUTTER BRAID/CHEESECAKE orders are being taken through Wednesday this week.  Order forms are available in the narthex or call Becky in the church office if interested in ordering.