WE COME IN PRAYER: Heavenly Father, as we gather this day for worship, prepare our hearts to receive Your gracious gifts of forgiveness, life, and salvation, that we may also be prepared to be received into Your kingdom on the las day for the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, Who is the way, the truth, and the life. In His most holy name, we pray. Amen.
TODAY’S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Bryan & Linda Schroer in thanksgiving for their many blessings and in celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary this Tuesday, August 23. Many God continue to grant you many more happy years together, Bryan & Linda!
CHURCH PICNIC: Everyone is invited to our annual Church Picnic after worship today. Get out your lawn chairs and enjoy a pork burger/hot dog lunch, music, games for the kids, and fellowship. Thanks to those who have planned and organized this fun, yearly event, and thanks to Greg Hercamp, Tom Kinney, Tammy Hercamp, Bailey Meyer, and the Schlehuser family for providing special music!
INSTEAD OF DOING a Time and Talent Survey this year, we are having a Spiritual Gifts Fair. The fair will be after church, but before the picnic today. So, if you cannot stay for the picnic but can spare a few minutes after church, please visit each of the four tables set up outside. Taking the time to do this will make you eligible to win one of eleven gift cards (values of $10-$100). More information about the Spiritual Gifts Fair will be shared after worship today.
SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS are reminded they will not be meeting this evening due to today’s church picnic.
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.
LADIES AID MEMBERS are reminded of their Bible Study and meeting this Wednesday, August 24, at 9:00 a.m. Guests are always welcome to join them!
THERE WILL BE a Church Foundation meeting after worship next Sunday, August 28.
LESS THAN 3 WEEKS until the Smorgasbord/Bazaar on Saturday, September 10! See Connie Meyer at the Guild table at the Spiritual Gifts Fair today and sign up for items to donate and times to help at this all church event! Lots of help is needed for this yearly event!
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.***
A NEW MEN’S BIBLE STUDY will begin on Saturday, September 24, at 9:30 a.m. This will be a video series on Fatherhood. Contact Phil Burbrink for more information.
THE 2ND ANNUAL Lakeview Sprint Triathlon, 5K Run/Walk, and Children’s Fun Run will be held on Monday, September 5 (Labor Day), and registration is still open! The sporting events will also be followed by a community day. Fellowship, food, and entertainment for the whole family will be provided. All are invited to come out and join in as either a participant, volunteer, or community member that day! Visit the web at www.lakeviewministries.com/triathlon or the Lakeview Sprint Triathlon Facebook page for more race-day information and registration packets or contact Amy Sciano at amy@lakeviewministries.com or 812-390-2318.
WALK FOR CLARITY: On Saturday, September 17, Clarity (formerly Pregnancy Care Center will hold their Annual Walk For Clarity at Columbus East High School. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the Walk beginning a 110:30 and lunch to follow at 11:30. Bring your family to this fun event and support Clarity’s mission to compassionately engage, educate and inspire our communities with the truth regarding sexual integrity and the value of human life. If you cannot be a part of the Walk, but would like to pledge your support, see Janeen Blomenberg.
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.
