February 24 Weekly News

WE REJOICE WITH Travis & Cara Eckelman as they bring their daughter, KYLIN RAE, to be baptized this morning.  Kylin's sponsors are her aunts, Megan Deweese, Tenille Bullock, and Ashley Meyer.  God's blessings to you, Kylin!

 

THE LENTEN SEASON continues with midweek worship at 7 PM Wednesday evening.  The Youth will be serving supper before the service, beginning at 5:45 PM.

 

MARCH CALENDARS AND NEWS will be available from the ushers after today's worship.

 

LLL SPRING BANQUET:  Mark your calendars for next Sunday, March 3 and plan on attending the annual Spring Banquet of the LLL Zone 12, which will be held at St. John's, Sauers, gymnasium.  Sean Harlow will be the speaker.  He is a trained missionary of the LCMS and has served in the mission field and will soon be going to the Philippines and Taiwan.  Tickets are $12, with all proceeds being donated to Mr. Harlow's mission trip.  Registration will begin at 5:30 PM, with devotions at 5:50 PM, followed by the meal (catered by Patty Hercamp), entertainment, elections, and the speaker.  Child care will be available.  For tickets or additional information, contact Keith Mensendiek (812-343-3288) TODAY.

 

LADIES AID MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting this Wednesday, February 27.  The craft workday will begin at 9:00 AM, followed by Bible study and the meeting at 11:00 AM.

 

MANY THANKS TO all who supported last weekend's Aluminum Can Drive.

 

"MANY THANKS to all for the prayers, cards, and get-well wishes given for me as I underwent surgery.  Your kindnesses are certainly appreciated!" - Nancy Dyer

 

HANDBELL SOLIST, Kristine Stout will be performing a concert at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour, next Saturday, March 3, at 4:00 PM in the church sanctuary.  She will be performing the cantata, "The Story of Holy Week."  The public is invited to this free event.

 

A RETIREMENT AND ESTATE STRATEGIES workshop, sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, will be held here in our Fellowship Room on Thursday, March 14, at 6:00 PM.  Guest speaker will be Aaron Lanteigne, a financial consultant with 16 years experience.  This workshop is hosted by local Indiana South Central Associates, Keith Mensendiek and Aldona Reid.  Coffee and refreshments will be served.  Call Kristin at 317-519-5635 to reserve a place for you and a guest.  Please note the insert available today.

 

MEN'S RENDEZVOUS:  All men who love the outdoors and would like to share a weekend of faith, fun, and fellowship are invited to the Men’s Rendezvous at Camp Lakeview’s Lakeview Villages April 5-7.  Pastor Ed Keinath will be the main speaker, and Pastor Cook, James Rockhill, and Bryan Schroer will be among those leading special sectionals.  Registrations received by March 15 will receive $10 off the retreat cost.  Brochures with the registration form are available on the bulletin board in the front school hall, or persons may contact David Vandercar at  812-498-4742 or dvandercar@gmail.com or Matt Riley at 812-343-8553 or matt.riley2@gmail.com.

 

TURKEY SUPPER:  Lord of Life Lutheran Church, North Vernon, will hold its annual Turkey Supper next Saturday, March 2, from 4:00-7:00 PM.  A free-will offering will be received.  The church is located 1.5 miles north of North Vernon.

February 24 Weekly News

Help with Funeral Luncheon

Anyone interested in helping with the Kerkhof funeral luncheon is asked to please contact Karen Burbrink (if you need her number please feel free to call the office - we don't want to publish her number on the internet though).

Kerkhof Funeral

Paul Kerkhof went to be with our Lord last evening, February 19, 2013. Visitation will be held at Voss Funeral Home in Seymour, IN from 4pm - 8pm on Thursday February 21, 2013. The funeral will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church White Creek on Friday February 22, 2013 at 10:30am.

THE LENTEN SEASON continues with midweek worship at 7 PM Wednesday evening.  The Senior High Youth will be serving a chili/baked potato supper before the service, beginning at 5:45 PM.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS are reminded to meet this evening at Papa's Grill at West Hill at 5:30 PM for supper, then returning to the Fellowship Room afterwards for the monthly meeting and socializing.

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this evening at 6:00 PM.

 

THE ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE continues yet today.  A trailer is parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.

 

MARCH CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS need to be submitted to Becky by tomorrow.

 

ALL THRIVENT MEMBERS are asked to stop at the table in the narthex following today's worship service to designate your CHOICE dollars for the coming year.  Your options for CHOICE dollars here at St. John's include St. John's Lutheran Church, St. John's Foundation, and White Creek Lutheran School.  If you don't designate, those funds will be lost.

 

DEPOSITS OF $1,046.00 and $2,179.00 have been made to the church and school accounts, respectively, on behalf of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' Thrivent Choice program.  A listing of those who directed their Choice Dollars is posted on the bulletin board in the front school hall.

 

PRO MUSICA SACRA is a choir of 14 seminarians of the St. Louis Seminary preparing for full-time service as pastors in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.  They will be presenting music for the Lenten season at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Columbus, this Tuesday, February 19, at 7:00 PM.  The public is invited.

 

LLL SPRING BANQUET:  Mark your calendars for March 3 and plan on attending the annual Spring Banquet of the LLL Zone 12, which will be held at St. John's, Sauers, gymnasium.  Sean Harlow will be the speaker.  He is a trained missionary of the LCMS and has served in the mission field and will soon be going to the Philippines and Taiwan.  Tickets are $12, with all proceeds being donated to Mr. Harlow's mission trip.  Registration will begin at 5:30 PM, with devotions at 5:50 PM, followed by the meal (catered by Patty Hercamp), entertainment, elections, and the speaker.  Child care will be available.  For tickets or additional information, contact Keith Mensendiek (812-343-3288).

 

CHRISTIAN YOGA classes will begin tomorrow (Monday) evening in our Fellowship Room.  The Gentle/Senior Class will be held 4:45-5:45 PM and the Active Class from 6:00-7:00 PM.  Cost is $32 for the 4 week sessions or $10 per drop-in session.  Babysitting will be available for the 6 PM class ($2/child).  Call or text Janet Morey (812-350-6238) to enroll.  Persons should bring a yoga mat or beach towel and an extra beach towel.

 

OUR JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH will be offering a Valentine Babysitting Night this Friday, February 22, from 6:00-10:00 PM for children through 5th grade in our school  gym.  Snacks (not a meal) will be provided.  A free-will offering will be received.  Bring your children to the school gym and enjoy a night out!

 

TURKEY SUPPER:  Lord of Life Lutheran Church, North Vernon, will hold its annual Turkey Supper on Saturday, March 3, from 4:00-7:00 PM.  A free-will offering will be received.  The church is located 1.5 miles north of North Vernon.

 

A THANK-YOU NOTE has been received from the Rediker family for the donation made to them for their son's (Adam) gift account.  "Although we are going through such a difficult time, it's been easier because friends, family, and church members have held us in their hearts." - Mark, Beth, Adam, and Andrew Rediker

 

SINCERE THANKS TO those who donated, helped, and supported last Sunday's Scholarship Dinner.

February 10 Weekly News

TODAY we give thanks to God for the work of Lutheran Hour Ministries as they spread the Gospel "to the ends of the earth."  Please note the insert and offering envelope included with your bulletin today.

 

ASH WEDNESDAY:  The Lenten season will begin with Ash Wednesday this Wednesday.  Lenten midweek worship will begin at 7 PM and will include the  imposition of ashes.  The Guild will be serving a chicken casserole supper before the service, beginning at 5:45 PM.

 

SCHOLARSHIP BRUNCH:  Our school will be sponsoring a brunch after church (10:15) and continuing after Sunday School and Bible Class until 11:45 today.  The menu will include breakfast casseroles, breakfast sausage, sweet breads, fruit, and drinks.  A free-will offering will be received, with all proceeds going to our scholarship fund, which offers assistance to those families who do not receive any tuition support from their congregation.  Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be providing supplemental funds.  Everyone invited!

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet today after the Scholarship Brunch.

 

AN ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE will be held this Friday-Sunday, February 15-17.  A trailer will be parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS are reminded to meet next Sunday, February 17, at Papa's Grill at West Hill at 5:30 PM for supper, returning to the Fellowship Room afterwards for the monthly meeting and socializing.

TLHS invites students and their families to its final open house this afternoon from 2:00-4:00 PM.  All eighth grade students will be entered in a drawing to win a Trinity t-shirt.  Interested eighth grade students will also receive a $75 voucher that covers half of the registration costs at Trinity for the 2013-2014 school year.  Please enter through the commons.

 

ST. JOHN'S FOUNDATION has received 84 gifts in memory of Linda Meyer, totaling $1,825.00.

 

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, Seymour, will be sponsoring its annual Ham & Turkey Supper this evening from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.  A free-will donation will be received.  Everyone invited.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Borchers Preschool is seeking a Preschool Director/Lead Teacher.  Interested persons may check the job posting on the bulletin board in our front school hall.  Resumes (including 3 references) and a one paragraph philosophy of childhood education may be submitted to St. Paul Lutheran Church Office., 10792 N.  210 E., Seymour, IN  47274.

 

LLL SPRING BANQUET:  Mark your calendars for March 3 and plan on attending the annual Spring Banquet of the LLL Zone 12, which will be held at St. John's, Sauers, gymnasium.  Sean Harlow will be the speaker.  He is a trained missionary of the LCMS and has served in the mission field and will soon be going to the Philippines and Taiwan.  Tickets are $12, with all proceeds being donated to Mr. Harlow's mission trip.  Registration will begin at 5:30 PM, with devotions at 5:50 PM, followed by the meal (catered by Patty Hercamp), entertainment, elections, and the speaker.  Child care will be available.  For tickets or additional information, contact Eric Scheidt at 812-579-5816.

 

MEN'S RENDEZVOUS:  All men who love the outdoors and would like to share a weekend of faith, fun, and fellowship are invited to the Men’s Rendezvous at Camp Lakeview’s Lakeview Villages April 5-7.  Pastor Ed Keinath will be the main speaker, and Pastor Cook, James Rockhill, and Bryan Schroer will be among those leading special sectionals.  Registrations received by March 15 will receive $10 off the retreat cost.  Brochures with the registration form are available on the bulletin board in the front school hall, or persons may contact David Vandercar at  812-498-4742 or dvandercar@gmail.com or Matt Riley at 812-343-8553 or matt.riley2@gmail.com.

 

EXERCISE SURVEYS may be turned in to Janet Morey or the church office.  Extra copies are available in the narthex if you did not receive one last Sunday.

February 3 Weekly News

WE REJOICE WITH James & Michele Rockhill as they bring their daughter, HATTIE JO, to be baptized this morning.  Hattie's sponsors are her uncle and aunt, David & Whitney Vandercar.  God's blessings to you, Hattie!

 

ASH WEDNESDAY:  The Lenten season will begin with Ash Wednesday on February 13.  Lenten midweek worship will begin at 7 PM that evening and will include the  imposition of ashes.  The Guild will be sponsoring a chicken casserole supper before the     service, beginning at 5:45 PM.

 

THE JUNIOR YOUTH will meet briefly after church today to make plans for the upcoming Lock-In on February 22-23.

 

SCHOLARSHIP BRUNCH:  Our school will be sponsoring a brunch after church and continuing after Sunday School and Bible Class next Sunday, February 10.  The menu will include breakfast casseroles, breakfast sausage, sweet breads, fruit, and drinks.  A free-will offering will be received, with all proceeds going to our scholarship fund, which offers assistance to those families who do not receive any tuition support from their congregation.

 

LLL SPRING BANQUET:  Mark your calendars for March 3 and plan on attending the annual Spring Banquet of the LLL Zone 12, which will be held at St. John's, Sauers, gymnasium.  Sean Harlow will be the speaker.  He is a trained missionary of the LCMS and has served in the mission field and will soon be going to the Philippines and Taiwan.  Tickets are $12, with all proceeds being donated to Mr. Harlow's mission trip.  Registration will begin at 5:30 PM, with devotions at 5:50 PM, followed by the meal (catered by Patty Hercamp), entertainment, elections, and the speaker.  Child care will be available.  For tickets or additional information, contact Eric Scheidt at 812-579-5816.

 

A NOTE OF THANKS has been received from the Pregnancy Care Center for the donation of $46.58 from our recent Penny Collection.

 

MANY THANKS TO ALL who donated to the Rediker family last Sunday.  A total of $546 was collected and forwarded to them to help with expenses as Adam battles Burkitt's Lymphoma.

 

TLHS invites students and their families to its final open house on Sunday, February 10, from 2:00-4:00 PM.  All eighth grade students will be entered in a drawing to win a Trinity t-shirt.  Interested eighth grade students will also receive a $75 voucher that covers half of the registration costs at Trinity for the 2013-2014 school year.  Please enter through the commons.

 

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, Seymour, will be sponsoring its annual Ham & Turkey Supper next Sunday, February 10, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.  A free-will donation will be received.  Everyone invited.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:  A Retirement & Estate Strategies Workshop, sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, will be held here in our Fellowship Room on Thursday, March 14, at 6:00 PM.  Guest speaker will be Aaron Lanteigne, a financial consultant with 16 years experience.  This workshop is hosted by local Indiana South Central Associates, Keith Mensendiek and Aldona Reid.  Coffee and refreshments will be served.  Call Kristin at 317-519-5635 to reserve a place for you and a guest.

 

MEN'S RENDEZVOUS:  All men who love the outdoors and would like to share a weekend of faith, fun, and fellowship are invited to the Men’s Rendezvous at Camp Lakeview’s Lakeview Villages April 5-7.  Pastor Ed Keinath will be the main speaker, and Pastor Cook, James Rockhill, and Bryan Schroer will be among those leading special sectionals.  Registrations received by March 15 will receive $10 off the retreat cost.  Brochures with the registration form are available on the bulletin board in the front school hall, or persons may contact David Vandercar at  812-498-4742 or dvandercar@gmail.com or Matt Riley at 812-343-8553 or matt.riley2@gmail.com.