Tuesday, October 6, 2015

October 4 Weekly News


WELCOME TO Pastor Arthur Schwenk and many thanks to him for leading us in worship this morning.  Pastor Schwenk will also be leading worship this Wednesday evening at 7 PM.

 

OUR QUARTERLY VOTERS' MEETING will be held this evening at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Room.  All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

 

YOUTH GROUPS will meet this evening at 7:00 PM.

 

THE CHURCH OFFICE hours will be flexible this week due to school fall break.  Please call before you make the trip!

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ITEMS need to be given to Becky by this Friday, October 9.

 

CHURCH HISTORY:  In October of 1930, the Young People's Society was organized.  This is now known as our Youth Groups.

 

MANY THANKS TO our 175th Anniversary committee - Mary Anne Schneider, Janeen Blomenberg, Ken & Kyra Bode, Phil Burbrink, Greg Hercamp, Beth Burbrink, and Elly Rutan - for the many hours  dedicated to planning all our special celebrations this year.  Your efforts have been truly appreciated! 

 

A BIG THANK-YOU TO Premier Ag and Quality Mill Supply Co. for sponsoring last Sunday's balloon launch.

 

A COMMITTEE IS BEING FORMED to discuss options for school funding.  A number of those who attended the funding workshop have already expressed interest.  If anyone else from the congregation would like to participate, please contact Jan Buss.

 

EYEGLASSES NEEDED:  MOST Ministries will be taking a Mission Trip to Nicaragua next June.  The people there have a great need for eyeglasses - adult, children, non-prescription sunglasses, and over-the-counter reading glasses.  Glasses cases would also be appreciated.  Jean Voelker has put a box in the narthex for this collection and will see that the glasses get to someone going on this trip.  Your donations will bring sight!

 

“THE COOK FAMILY would like to thank everyone for their generosity.  The cards were very touching, and the gifts are truly appreciated!  The way that you have blessed not only Emily and myself, but also all of our children is one of the reasons we will always consider you our family.  God’s richest blessings to you all.” – Pastor, Emily, & Family

 

"THANK YOU for your prayers, kind words, cards, flowers, and visits at the passing of our dear husband and father, Jay Lemmon.  A special thanks to Pastor Cook for his comforting words and to all who donated food for the funeral lunch." - Cindy, Kayla, and Kylie Lemmon

 

TEXAS ROADHOUSE ROLLS:  Trinity High School English trip students have teamed up with Texas Roadhouse to raise a little “dough” to help fund their upcoming trip to England.  They are selling rolls for $4/dozen and butter for $2/container.  Please contact Dylan Maschino at 812-344-5680 or by email at mary.maschino@yahoo.com to order.  Payments may be given to Becky in the church office.  Deadline date to place an order is Tuesday, October 13. 

 

CONTACT Katie Otte (812-341-5333) or Lakeview Ministries (812-342-4815) to purchase tickets for Camp Lakeview's 11th Annual Dinner Auction, "ROUTE 66," which will be held Saturday, November 21, at the Clarion Hotel Crystal Ballroom in Columbus.  Tickets are $65/person or $600/table of ten.  All proceeds benefit God's work being done at Lakeview Ministries.

 

ST. JOHN'S SAUERS, Men's Club is sponsoring a Soup & Sandwich Supper & Bazaar this evening from  4:00-7:00 PM.  Carry-outs are available.

 

OPEN HOUSE: Trinity Lutheran High School invites students and their families to an open house next Sunday,  October 11, from 2:00-4:00 PM.  Interested eighth grade students will receive a $75 voucher that helps cover registration costs at Trinity for the 2016-2017 school year.  Please enter through the Commons.