TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given in
thanksgiving and celebration of Joyce Meyer's birthday today by her children
and grandchildren. May God continue to
bless you with many more years, Joyce!
Flowers have also been given by Terry, Ruth, and Betsy Schlehuser in
loving memory of Alan as he celebrates his birthday in his heavenly home.
A SPECIAL SERVICE, Re-enactment Sunday, will be held next
Sunday, April 24, as part of our 175th anniversary celebration. This service will walk the congregation
through our 175 year history. The
Children's Choir will lead the congregation in a German hymn, select members
will help relive our history in special prayers, and some members will dress in
period apparel. Come and celebrate as we
see that God's promise to us has been constant these 175 years!
PRAYER SERVICE:
As our congregation continues to stand against the attacks of Satan in
these last days, it is vitally important for us to be a congregation at prayer. Beginning Wednesday, April 29, Pastor Cook
will be leading a brief prayer service immediately following the school's
chapel service. If you are unable to
attend, would you please take time throughout the week to keep our membership
in your prayers, specifically those inactive members that we are trying to
reconnect with, and the financial situation of our church and school. Above all, let us give thanks to God for all
that He has blessed us with and ask Him to prosper the work of our hands (Ps. 90)
as He strengthens our faith.
SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet THIS
EVENING at Bob Evans at 5:30 PM for supper and will then return to Lloyd &
Jean's home to view the DVD of their Holy Land Tour, followed by playing cards
and socializing. Guests are always
welcome!
MAY CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS need to be given to
Becky by TOMORROW.
THE LADIES AID will meet this Wednesday at 9:00 AM for
Bible study and their monthly meeting.
Mite boxes will be gathered.
ORDER FORMS for 175th anniversary t-shirts will be
available in the narthex TODAY after worship.
Order forms with payment need to be returned to any anniversary
committee member or to Becky in the church office by Sunday, May 3. Shirts will be available for pick-up on
Sunday, May 17. Sample shirts are
available for viewing in the narthex.
CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY: In August of 1856, Teacher Th. Gotsch
arrived. (Up until that time, the pastor
took care of the school.) Mr. Fred W.
Meier approached all members about contributions for the new church building. When results were not sufficient, Mr. Henry
Schlehuser was sent around. A little
more than $2,500 dollars was raised. The
rest was borrowed, for the most part, from members. The cost of the new church was $4,432.98.
LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION PICTURES: The following Confirmation class pictures are
still needed: 2000, 2001, 1971, 1972, 1976, (professional pictures best) 1960,
1968, 1951, 1958, 1940, 1945, 1947, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1920, 1921,
1923, and all years prior to 1920 except 1918 and 1919. The original picture is needed to make a
good copy. If you prefer not to
leave your picture(s), Janeen Blomenberg will be available in the church office
after church to scan your original picture so you can take it home again.
175TH ANNIVERSARY PLATES are expected to
arrive around April 28. Anyone who would
still like to order a plate may do so by contacting Kyra Bode at 812-390-7571
or kbode43@gmail.com. Cost is
$20/plate. They will also be for sale
after church in the front school hall.
VARIETY SHOW:
Trinity Lutheran High School will be holding a Variety Show this Friday,
April 24, beginning at 7:00 PM in the gymnasium. Admission is $5/person. Come and enjoy lots of laughter and
entertainment!
MRS. MICAH MCCORMICK, our WCLS 7th and 8th grade teacher,
will be sponsoring a St. Baldrick's Event next Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM-3
PM at Raft To Rafters Pool & Spa in Columbus to collect funds for the St.
Baldrick's Foundation, which is the largest non-government funder of childhood
cancer research grants world-wide. She
will be receiving donations to help fund grants and will even have her own head
shaved to donate her hair for wigs for children battling cancer. Donations to this worthy cause may be given
to Mrs. McCormick or through our church office.
Persons may also visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/rafttorafters.
THE TRINITY FFA will be sponsoring a plant sale next
Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Trinity greenhouse. Several
of the plants for sale include various herbs and a variety of tomato
plants. There will also be several
different types of flowers, such as hanging wave petunia baskets, geraniums,
double impatiens, marigolds, and zinnias.
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED to a Foster Care Info Night on
Thursday, April 30, from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Community Church of Columbus, 3850
N. Marr Rd. White's Residential &
Family Services is sponsoring this informative night to help those interested
learn options about licensing for long/short term foster care and
adoptions. Refreshments will be
provided.
PHIL'S FRIENDS WALK:
The 3rd Annual Phil's Friends Walk is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at
1:00 PM here at White Creek. This year's
Walk is dedicated in memory of Kristie Wessel.
If you would like to walk or donate, you may go to www.philsfriends.org
or walker forms are available in the narthex.
A care package drive collecting Christian CDs will also be taking place
from now until the day of the Walk. A table and box for CDs will be in the
narthex. For questions, contact Janet
Morey at 812-350-6238.
FISH FRY: Hope
Relay for Life/Kristie's Krew will be sponsoring its annual fish fry this
Friday, April 24, from 5-8 PM at the Hope Moravian Church. Everyone invited-proceeds go to The American
Cancer Society.
