Monday, March 19, 2018

March 18 Weekly News


THE SINGING SAINTS CHOIR from St. Paul Lutheran High School, Concordia, Missouri, will be presenting an evening of sacred Christian music here at St. John’s at our last midweek Lenten service this Wednesday, March 21, at 7:00 p.m.

WE WILL WELCOME the Singing Saints choir at a pitch-in before worship this Wednesday.  The supper will begin at 5:00 p.m. to give the choir time to eat and prepare for the service.  Meat, drinks and table service will be provided.  Members are encouraged to come and bring a salad, vegetable or dessert.  A sign-up sheet is in the narthex.  Please sign up TODAY to let the committee know you are coming (so they have an approximate count) and what you plan to bring.  Come and enjoy a good meal and take the opportunity to visit with the students and their chaperones!

NEXT SUNDAY, March 25, is Palm Sunday.  Our worship will include confirmation of our five eighth grade students.  Please note that we will have only our 9:00 a.m. worship.  No Sunday School or Bible Study next Sunday.

QUESTIONING for our confirmation students will be held next Saturday, March 24, at 10:00 a.m.  Everyone is invited as these students are examined in preparation for their confirmation.

LILIES for our altar this Easter may be ordered from Karen Schlehuser (812-342-6140) or persons may purchase their own lilies or spring flowers.  Please contact Karen by next Sunday so adequate set-up can be prepared for the flowers.

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotion books for April-June will be available from the ushers after worship today.  Large print copies are also available.

APRIL CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS need to be given to Becky by tomorrow.

BIBLE STUDY: Jean Jack will begin an eight week Bible study/book discussion on Wednesday, April 4, at 5:00 p.m., based on the book, Loving Isaac.  Contact Jean at 714-768-5731 or Becky in the church office to enroll.

THE SENIOR LEAGUE will meet this evening at 5:00 p.m. at Papa’s Grill, West Hill, for supper and will then return to the Fellowship Room for socializing.

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

“THANKS for the many kindnesses shown to us at the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Dale Burbrink.  We so appreciate the prayers, Pastor Whitmore’s comforting words, the visits at the funeral home, the flowers, and the delicious luncheon after the funeral.  We are blessed to have so many caring friends!” – Dale’s Family

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:  White Creek Lutheran School is in the process of calling/hiring two new teachers for the 2018-2019 school year.  The positions include (1) a general fifth grade teacher covering most subjects, and (2) an individual who is able to teach upper level math, including algebra and pre-algebra with the possibility of other middle school subjects.  Any interested individuals should submit their resumes to the school office by this Friday, March 23.

REQUESTS FROM TLHS CALL COMMITTEE:  Trinity Lutheran High School’s principal, Ben Stellwagen, has accepted a call to serve at Concordia University Nebraska in Seward, Nebraska.  As a result, a call committee has been formed and is seeking potential candidates for the school’s next principal.  Please contact Larry Haak at larry.haak@pax-domini.org or 812-565-9050 with the names of those you believe may be suitable for the position.  The call committee also asks for prayers of guidance and wisdom as they conduct their search.

CLARITY PREGNANCY SERVICES will be offering Ministry Orientation on Monday, April 2, 6-9 p.m. at Memorial Baptist Church, Columbus, and Volunteer Training in Seymour at The Point this Wednesday March 21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and in Columbus at Memorial Baptist Church on Monday and Tuesday, April 9 and 10, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  For general information about the benefits of volunteering, please talk to Janeen Blomenberg.  To register for ministry Orientation or Ministry Orientation and Volunteer Training, contact Angie Burton at angie.burton@claritycares.org or complete the onlione registration form at http://claritycares.org/volunteer-training-registration.  One person can make a difference!  Male or female, young or old, there are ways for you to be involved with Clarity.

THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS will be flexible yet this week   during the school spring break.  Please call before you come to make sure someone is in the office.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:       Mark 10:45          
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Jesus gives everything He has: He gives Himself.  That self-giving is the model for our giving in all aspects of our lives.  In our family, in our church, and in the world at large, Jesus calls us to follow His example in self-giving.  We can only do this if we are connected to His self-giving in faith.
T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

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