Monday, August 14, 2017

August 13 Weekly News

“THESES” ARE STILL AVAILABLE.  One aspect of our October 29th celebration of the 500th Anniversary of The Reformation will be to assemble backpacks for an Orphan Grain Train special project: School Kits.  In order to have the supplies needed for the school kits, you are asked to consider donating school supplies (on sale now) and/or the cost of mailing them.  In keeping with our Reformation theme, 95 “theses” were posted on the wooden door in the narthex.  Each “theses” has school supplies listed on the back.  If you take a “theses” please return the school supplies on your “theses” by October 1.  A box is available in the narthex for these supplies.


“WELL, IT’S BEEN 500 YEARS!  On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted 95 theses for debate on the church door of the castle church n Wittenberg, Germany.  Little did he know the impact that simple act would have.  Beginning September 10 during our regular Bible study time, we will be looking at the life of Martin Luther and the reasons behind the Reformation by looking at a video series put out by Lutheran Hour Ministries.  You do not want to miss this opportunity to learn more about what we will be celebrating in October.  Hope to see you there!” -  In Christ, Pastor Whitmore

THERE WILL BE a special voters’ meeting next Sunday after worship. 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Thursday, August 17, at 5:30 p.m.

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will gather for supper at the Cracker Barrel restaurant in Seymour next Sunday evening, August 20, at 5:30 p.m. and will then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.  Guests are always welcome!

LADIES BIBLE STUDY will begin this Wednesday, August 16, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.  Babysitting will be available.  Questions???  Contact Mary Anne Schneider.

OUR ANNUAL SMORGASBORD/BAZAAR is coming up on Saturday, September 9, 4:30-7:00 p.m.  Many helpers are needed for this yearly church-sponsored event!  Sign-up sheets for workers and donations are in the narthex today.  Sign up and take this opportunity to work and have fun with your church family!

MEMORIAL BRICKS for our sidewalk or Memory Garden may be ordered now through Labor Day.  Bricks are $100.  Contact Ernie & Donna Dettmer or Larry & Janice Claycamp if interested in placing an order.  If you would like a special clip-art included on your brick, see Becky in the office for a sheet of what is available.  Any brick orders received after Labor Day will be held until next year’s order is placed.

THE BOOKMOBILE will be at White Creek tomorrow and August 28 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.  Please update this on your August calendar.

DEPOSITS OF $217.00 (church), $377.00 (school), and $114.00 (Foundation) have been made on behalf of Thrivent Financial’s Thrivent Choice Dollars program by the directed choice dollars of Ken & Kyra Bode, Larry & Janice Claycamp, Keith Mensendiek, Paul & Joan Otte, Brian Purdue, and Matt Taulman.

TLHS TRIVIA NIGHT:  Are you a trivia nut?  Round up some friends and family members and join in for a night of fun at Trinity’s 13th annual Trivia Night on Saturday, August 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Bollinger Gymnasium.  Not only will you get a chance to prove what you know, but you’ll also be entered to win some great prizes!  On sale now in Trinity’s school office, tickets cost $12 per person or $72 per table.  Please call 812-524-5847 for tickets or speak to one of the students traveling on the English Expedition.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:                      Matthew 14:30              
“But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, ‘Lord, save me.’”  The world, really, is a scary place – natural disasters, disease, terrorism, and a hundred other things.  But where do we place our hope, our trust – our vision?  Where do we look for aid and comfort?  When Peter’s eyes were on the Lord, he had confidence.  When he turned to look at his problems and took his eyes off the Lord, he fell apart.  Sometimes God’s call to support the work of His Church with our offerings makes us nervous.  But put your eyes back on your Lord, trust Him, follow His Word, and all, really, will be well.              

T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

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