Monday, May 8, 2017

May 7 Weekly News

WE REJOICE WITH Kevin & Katie Meyer as they bring their son, THEODORE ROBERT MEYER, to be baptized this morning.  Teddy’s sponsors are his uncle and aunt, Brad & Laura Meyer, and his cousin, Cameo Hildreth.  God’s blessings to you, Teddy!

YOUTH GROUPS will meet this evening at 7:00 p.m.

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

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:  Vacation Bible School, Mighty Fortress, will be held here at White Creek June 11-15, 6:00-8:00 p.m. each evening for children PreK-6th grade.  Please register online at vbsmate.com/whitecreekVBS by May 28.  Teachers and helpers are
needed!  Contact Jessica Morphew at 812-343-9110 or by email at  sundayschool@whitecreek.org if you would like to help with this part of our church’s ministry.

QUARTERLY STATEMENTS will soon arrive in your mail, as well as Building Fund pledge fulfillment notices.  Please consider both in your relationship with your God.  The righteous gives and does not hold back.  Proverbs 21:26

HISTORICAL TIMELINE OF EVENTS RELATIVE TO THE REFORMATION:
1499 – Katharina von Bora born in Lippendorf, January 29
1500 – Pope Alexander VI proclaims Jubilee Year; calls for crusade against Turks
·         World population estimated at 400 million, 100 million in Europe and Russia

ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE:  The aluminum can drive continues yet today.  A trailer is parked on the south side of church to receive items.  Our WCA thanks to everyone for their support!

TRINITY DISCOVERY DAY will be held next Saturday, May 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Peruse tables and booths located near the back entrance of Trinity, with each one designed to highlight educational, social, and athletic opportunities at Trinity.  Arrive early and attend Trinity’s first car show or stay late and attend a softball or baseball game.  Concessions will be available.

THE 3RD ANNUAL Michael D. Healy Memorial Event-Ride/Dinner/Music will be held next Saturday, May 13.  The ride starts at 1:00 p.m. at Celebrations in Seymour, with dinner at 6:00 p.m.  and music at 7:00 p.m.  All proceeds benefit tuition assistance at Trinity.  Join Michael’s classmates and friends for an afternoon/evening of fellowship and fun in remembrance of an Immanuel Lutheran School and Trinity Lutheran High School alumnus.

WHITE CREEK NIGHT AT TEXAS ROADHOUSE:  White Creek Lutheran School will be hosting a fundraiser at Texas  Roadhouse in Columbus on Monday, May 15, from 4:00-10:00 p.m.  Bring your family (and the White Creek flyer) to enjoy a great meal and have 10% of your food purchase donated to White Creek Lutheran’s scholarship fund.  Flyers are available in the narthex or our church/school office and must be presented at the time of                 purchase.  (You may also present the flyer in electronic form if you got it in an email.)  Please share this information with your friends and extended family.  You’ll share an evening meal with lots of White Creek friends and help our school’s scholarship fund at the same time!


WHITE CREEK RESALE:  White Creek Resale will be held  Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in our school gym.  Information and sign-up sheets for sellers and volunteers are in the narthex.  Please join in a fun community event to benefit the Building Fund and other ministries of our church and school.  Priced items will also be accepted as donations for a “donate and done” area at the sale.  Large item and business ad display options are            available.  Please contact Katie Otte or check out “White Creek Resale” Facebook event page for more information.