Monday, September 11, 2017

September 10 Weekly News

OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR begins today at 10:15 a.m. (10:30 on communion Sundays).  The Adult Bible Study (including the high school students) will be looking at the life of Martin Luther and the reason behind the Reformation by viewing the video series put out by Lutheran Hour Ministries.  Sunday School children will meet in the following rooms:  Preschool-PreK: kindergarten room; K-6th grade: 1st grade room; 7th-8th grade: 5th grade room; high school: fellowship room and then 2nd grade room for discussion.  Teachers are still needed!  Please contact Jessica Morphew.

THE BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP will meet this Tuesday, September 12, at 6:30 p.m.

GUILD MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting this Tuesday, September 12, at 7:00 p.m.  Guests are always welcome!

BIBLE STUDY:  Jean Jack’s Bible Study, “Four Parables of Jesus,” will begin this Wednesday, September 13, at 5:00 PM and continue every Wednesday for eight sessions.  This course will help you understand the meaning of these parables for the people who first heard them and how they still apply to us today.  Contact Mrs. Jack (714-768-5731) or Becky in the office if you would like to attend.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Thursday, September 14, at 6:00 p.m.

MEET MARTIN LUTHER NIGHT:  The Senior League will be meeting next Sunday, September 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room and would like to extend an invitation to the congregation to join them for a light meal followed by a video recording of Rev. Paul Schwartzkopf, a former member of St. Peter’s, Columbus, giving a presentation of impersonating Martin Luther in first person dialog, dressed as a 15th century monk, covering Luther’s personal views of the events of his life.  Following this viewing, the rest of the evening will be spent playing euchre.  Please RSVP to Glen & Wanda Meyer (812-522-8688) or to Becky in the church office (812-342-3516) by this Friday, September 15, so adequate preparations can be made.

YOUTH GROUPS will meet next Sunday evening, September 17, at 7:00 p.m.

MANY THANKS TO those who supported the Aluminum Can Drive last weekend.

THE WOODEN CROSS in the school front entrance is the original cross that stood above the school’s 1955 bell tower.  It has been refurbished, and Luther’s seal has been added to its center.        It is such a blessing to have this cross back as a reminder of God’s faithfulness!

THE GREATEST SPECTACLE IN DONATING:  Learn how you can help our Lutheran Schools and reduce your state income taxes by receiving a tax credit of 50% of your donation!  Come to this informational meeting at Trinity Lutheran High School on Tuesday, September 26.  Please RSVP to 812-522-3180 by September 20.  Soup and sandwiches will be provided at 6:30 p.m. with the presentation following at 7:00 p.m. Learn more at LutheranSGO.org/donate or call 260-203-4509.

OPEN HOUSE:  Trinity Lutheran High School invites students and their families to an open house next Saturday, September 16, from 8:00-10:00 a.m.  All interested eighth grade students in attendance will receive a $75 voucher that covers registration costs at Trinity for the 2018-2019 school year.  Please enter through the gymnasium.

THE CONGREGATION IS INVITED to the wedding of Melissa Lucas and Eric Otte next Saturday, September 16, at 4:30 p.m. here at St. John’s and to the reception following at the Pavilion at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds.

SAVINGS FOR YOU!  It is time for the Trinity High School Resale Shop, The Cougar’s Den, at 201 W. Second St., Seymour, to change merchandise from summer to fall.  Summer clothing items will be ½ price September 5-16!  The shop will be closed September 18-20, but will reopen September 21-23 for an Open House with fall merchandise.  Come in and check it out and/or check their Facebook page.

DISHWASHER AVAILABLE:  A Champion 208/220 volt dishwasher that was used in our school kitchen is available to anyone interested.  New pump motor and door seals – first come, first serve for a free-will donation.  Contact the church office if interested.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:                      Matthew 18:4              
“Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”  What does it mean to have childlike faith?  Certainly Jesus does not want us to have a faith that is childish: we are not called to ignorance or silliness.  Rather, we are called to trust the way a child trusts: with complete confidence in the Father.  We show that confidence in our lives when we follow His directives for our life: Father knows best, so we’ll take His advice!        

T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

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