WE COME IN PRAYER: Lord Jesus Christ, send Your blessing upon the Word, which has been spoken and taught us. Increase our saving knowledge of You, that day by day we may be strengthened in Your divine truth and remain steadfast in grace. Give us strength to fight the good fight of faith to overcome all the temptations of the devil, the world and our flesh so that we may finally receive the salvation of our souls. Amen.
TODAY’S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given in loving memory of Joan Hercamp who went to her heavenly home one year ago this Wednesday, August 17, by her husband, Dick, and children/grandchildren/great-grandchild, Greg & Cari, Tammy, Jacob, Emily & Jacob Ryan, and Keith & Jessica.
CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE: The call committee was not able to meet last week due to an incomplete set of profiles. When the call committee receives the information on the 12 names that were submitted and the 10 names that came from the district president, they will then review possible candidates and shorten the list to the top 5 individuals for the congregation to review at a meeting in late August or early September.
THE CHURCH/SCHOOL WORK DAY will be held next Saturday, August 20, at 9:00 a.m. to clean up and prune trees and shrubs. Bring trimmers, rakes, and shovels. Mark your calendars - many helping hands will lighten the load!
SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS are reminded to meet next Sunday evening, August 21, at 5:30 p.m. for supper and then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing. Guests are always welcome!
THERE WILL BE a Church Foundation meeting after worship on Sunday, August 28.
OUR NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR will begin on Sunday, September 11. Jessica Morphew and Lorna Meyer will be serving as superintendents. They are in need of volunteers for teachers and helpers! Please contact them if you would like to help with this part of our church’s ministry. You may reach Jessica at 812-343-9110 or by email to sundayschool@whitecreek.org. or Lorna at 812-350-5768.
CHURCH PICNIC: Everyone is invited to our annual Church Picnic after worship NEXT SUNDAY, August 21. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a pork burger/hot dog lunch, music, games for the kids, fellowship, and visit our “Let Your Light Shine” tables and enter the drawing for gift cards worth $10 to $100! Some volunteers are still needed to help at the picnic. See Jean Voelker if you would like to help. Thanks to everyone who has already volunteered.
ANYONE INTERESTED in sharing their musical talents at the upcoming Church Picnic next Sunday by singing or playing an instrument are asked to contact Greg Hercamp at 812-525-7255.
MEMORY BRICKS are available to order now through Labor Day ($100/brick). Contact Ernie & Donna Dettmer or Larry & Janice Claycamp if interested in ordering. Check with Becky in the office if you would like to see engraving designs. ***Please note that any orders received after September 5 will be held until next year’s order is placed.***
THE LWML FALL RALLY will be held on Saturday, September 10, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Faith Lutheran Church, Bloomington. The theme of the Rally is “Warm Your Soul.” All women from St. John’s are invited to come and enjoy breakfast, help tie fleece blankets, and hear about plans for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Martin Luther himself might even make an appearance with his seal! Childcare will be provided by Faith Lutheran Youth. Please RSVP to Jean Voelker (812-522-8168) by August 28.
AN EVANGELISM CONFERENCE will be held at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Avon on September 9 and 10 with the theme, “Confessing Christ in a Contrary Culture.” Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast, Jr., President of Concordia Theological Seminary, will be the keynote speaker. Cost per person is $45 which includes a dinner on Friday night and lunch on Saturday. After August 26, registration will be $55 per person. A conference schedule and registration forms are available in our church office.
DEPOSITS OF $408.00 (church) and $263.00 (school) have been made on behalf of Thrivent Financial’s Thrivent Choice Program by the directed Choice Dollars of the following: Dale & Bettie Burbrink, Jan Buss, Clara Claycamp, Donna Dettmer, Doyce & Becky Eckelman, Mary Jane Hoeltke, Kathy Kerkhof, Sharon Kinsey, Janet Morey, Mary Anne Schneider, and Bob & Peggy Sims.
