Tuesday, September 6, 2016

September 4 Weekly News


WE COME IN PRAYER:  Almighty God, Your Son Jesus Christ dignified our labor by sharing our toil.  Be with Your people where they work.  May they work faithfully, carry out responsibilities truthfully, and to both employer and employee, give pride in what we do and a just return for the work being done.  This we pray in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

 

OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME will change to 8:45 a.m. beginning next Sunday, September 11.  Sunday School and Bible Class will follow worship – 10:15 on communion Sundays (1st and 3rd Sundays of the month) and 10:00 on non-communion Sundays (2nd and 4th Sundays).

 

OUR NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR will begin next Sunday, September 11.  Three more volunteers are needed!    You may contact Jessica Morphew at 812-343-9110 or by email to sundayschool@whitecreek.org. or Lorna Meyer at 812-350-5768 if you would like to help.

 

THE CALL COMMITTEE will meet this Thursday, September 8, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the results of the resume reviews of possible candidates.  Members of the committee are reminded to forward their review results to Dave Vandercar TODAY so he can get them all compiled.

 
MEMORY BRICKS
are available to order through TOMORROW, 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 tomorrow will be held until next year’s order is placed.***

 

OUR ANNUAL Smorgasbord/Bazaar will be held this coming Saturday, September 10, from 4:30-7:00 p.m.  If you have not had an opportunity to sign up to donate/help, see Connie Meyer.  Lots of help is needed for this huge undertaking!

 

A VOLUNTEER IS NEEDED to help at the Second Time Around table at the upcoming Bazaar.  A person is needed to sit at the table during the Bazaar and handle any purchases and/or questions.  Contact Jean Voelker if you could help.

 

THE MOM’S BIBLE STUDY will begin this Wednesday, September 7, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the teacherage.  Babysitting will be provided.  Mrs. Jack’s Bible Study will begin on Wednesday, September 14, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.  It’s not too late to join either one of these groups!

 

“MANY THANKS TO Pastor Keinath for his visit to me at the hospital and his wonderful prayer for me.  Many thanks to all for the prayers, flowers, cards, and visits after my fall on July 14.  I am thankful to be doing ok.  Also, thanks for all the flowers, cards, and food for my 87th birthday.  I appreciate everyone’s kindnesses!  God has blessed us all with good things in life!” – Jane Hoffman 

 

MUM SALE: White Creek Lutheran School is currently sponsoring a Mum Sale to raise funds for special student activities.  See any WCLS student to order or check with Becky in the office.  All orders with payments are due by this Wednesday, September 7.

 

THE ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE continues yet today.  A trailer is parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.  Many thanks to those supporting this project, sponsored by our school’s parent organization, WCA.

 

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 at 10:30 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 still like to pledge your support, see Janeen Blomenberg.

 

THE CHURCH OFFICE will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Labor Day holiday.