March 13 Weekly News

OUR LAST MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICE will be held this Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.  Pastor Paul Neuman, Chaplain at Lutheran Community Home, will preach on “The Courtyard: A Place of Renewal.”  There will be no supper served before the service.

 

A BRIEF THRIVENT MEETING will be held today after worship.  All Thrivent members are invited to attend.  Please meet in the front rows of church.

 

PLEASE CONTACT Karen Schlehuser (812-342-6140) TODAY if you would like to place Easter lilies/spring flowers on the altar for Easter.

 

WE WILL HAVE two services next Sunday – 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.  Pastor Bauman from St. Paul, Clifty, will be leading both of the worship services.  There will be no Sunday School or Adult Bible Classes.

 

PALM PROCESSION:  We will be having a palm procession at both services next Sunday, Palm Sunday.  All children who attend either (or both) of those services are asked to come to the school to get palms and line up for the procession.  Children may sit with their parents after the procession.

 

OUR 8^TH GRADE STUDENTS will be examined next Saturday evening at 6 p.m. here in church in preparation for Confirmation next Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. worship.  Everyone is invited to come and support these young people as they profess their faith.

WCLS ENROLLMENT:  White Creek Lutheran School is now accepting enrollment for the 2016-2017 school year.  If you know of any new families who might be interested in enrollment information, please contact Mrs. Buss.  Enrollment forms are available in the office.

 

MANY THANKS TO all for the broom donations for the LWML ingathering for the scrub buckets put together for the Orphan Grain Train.

 

MISSING PITCHERS:  All of the plastic pitchers from the Fellowship Room are missing.  If you have borrowed them or taken them home to wash, please return as soon as possible.

 

“MANY THANKS TO all for the prayers, cards, and visits to me during my surgery and rehabilitation at the hospital.  I am truly grateful to be home again and feel so blessed to be remembered by my church family!” – Nancy Dyer

 

A DEPOSIT OF $758.00 has been made to the school account on behalf of Thrivent Financial’s Thrivent Choice program by the Directed Choice Dollars of the following:  Shane Bontrager, Janice Buss, Kay Clow, David & Peggy Loyd, Fred & Stephanie Middendorf, Mark Smith, and James Tower.

 

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO attend the 2016 IU Lenten Organ Recital Series.  All recitals begin at 12:00 noon, and admission is free.  The remaining recital dates are March 16, St. Paul, Clifty, 6045 E. State St., Columbus, organist, Robert Welch and March 23, North Christian Church, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus, organist, Elizabeth Clark.

 

THE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER will be offering a Ministry Orientation Night on Monday, March 28, from 6-9 p.pm. for anyone interested in volunteering within the PCC ministry.  Staff will present the history and vision of the PCC.  Training will then continue on April 4, 5, 7, 11, and 12 from 6-9 p.m. at the Memorial Baptist Church in Columbus.  For more information, contact Jane Littmann at 1-866-510-5067 or JaneL@affirminglifeonline.org.

 

CONFLICTS OF THE HEART: INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: Pastor Keinath will be leading this workshop on Saturday, April 2, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Columbus.  Pastor Keinath will guide participants in looking at popular trends in society that have become “idols” we serve and how our conflicts reveal those idols.  Please RSVP by Easter Sunday to the Grace church office (812-372-4859) or office@gracecolumbus.org.

 

LAKEVIEW MINISTRIES is seeking a Director of Development to join their full-time, year-round staff.  This person will coordinate all aspects of Lakeview’s comprehensive development program, including annual fund giving, planned giving, and fundraising event planning.  For a complete job description, visit www.camplakeview.com.  Application deadline is April 17.  To send resumes or to receive more information, contact David Vandercar at 812-342-4815 or david@camplakeview.com.

 

THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS will be flexible these next two weeks during spring break.  Please call before you come to make sure someone is in.

 

BIBLE STUDY:  Jean Jack’s Bible study on the Book of Esther will begin on Wednesday, March 30.  This study will be held for 8 Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 p.m.  The Book of Esther tells the tale of the young, beautiful Jewish girl, who by God’s gracious providence became queen of Persia.  Come and share in this study which shows how God inspires faith in His gracious promises and enables His children to do extraordinary things.  Sign up with Becky in the office and purchase your study guide ($9) to prepare lessons 1 and 2 for the first session. 

March 6 Weekly News

MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES continue this Wednesday evening at 7 PM.  Pastor Joseph Barlau from Redeemer, Seymour, will preach on “The Upper Room: A Place of Service.”  The Junior High Youth will be serving supper        before the service, beginning at 5:45 PM.

 

PLEASE CONTACT Karen Schlehuser (812-342-6140) by next Sunday, March 13, if you would like to place Easter lilies/spring flowers on the altar for Easter.

 

YOUTH GROUPS will meet this evening at 7 PM.

 

THE SCHOOL FUNDING MEETING will be held tomorrow evening,            Monday, March 7, at 6:30 PM.

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Thursday, March 10, at 5:30 PM.

 

PALM PROCESSION:  We will be having a palm procession at both          services on Palm Sunday.  There will be no Sunday School that day, but all         children who attend either (or both) of those services are asked to come to the school to get palms and line up for the procession.  Children may sit with their parents after the procession.

 

BIBLE STUDY:  Jean Jack’s Bible study on the Book of Esther will begin on Wednesday, March 30.  This study will be held for 8 Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 PM.  The Book of Esther tells the tale of the young, beautiful Jewish girl, who by God’s gracious providence became queen of Persia.  Come and share in this study which shows how God inspires faith in His gracious promises and enables His children to do extraordinary things.  Sign up with Becky in the office and purchase your study guide ($9) to prepare lessons 1 and 2 for the first session. 

 

WCLS ENROLLMENT:  White Creek Lutheran School is now accepting enrollment for the 2016-2017 school year.  If you know of any new families who might be interested in enrollment information, please contact Mrs. Buss.  Enrollment forms are available in the office.

 

BROOM DONATIONS:  The LWML is filling scrub buckets for the Orphan Grain Train to be used in disaster response.  Sturdy push brooms and regular brooms are needed.  If you would like to donate, brooms may be brought to the front hall of school.  Jean Voelker will take care of all donations. 

 

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO attend the 2016 IU Lenten Organ Recital       Series.  All recitals begin at 12:00 noon, and admission is free.  The dates are March 9, Asbury Methodist Church, 1751 27^th St., Columbus, organist, Ed Bruenjes;  March 16, St. Paul, Clifty, 6045 E. State St., Columbus, organist, Robert Welch; March 23, North Christian Church, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus, organist, Elizabeth Clark.

 

THIS THURSDAY EVENING, March 10, the 100 musicians of the                 Symphonic Band and Golden Voice Choir of Valley Lutheran High School, Saginaw, MI, under the direction of Paul Eschmann and Lindsay Mueller, will present a Lenten worship concert beginning at 7:00 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour.  This is the second concert of a 5-day, 6-concert tour through Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan.  Everyone is invited to hear their important message of Christ’s love for us.

 

THE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER will be offering a Ministry Orientation Night on Monday, March 28, from 6-9 PM for anyone interested in volunteering within the PCC ministry.  Staff will present the history and vision of the PCC, an overview of each area of ministry to become involved with, and then a section on post-modern thinking and how the culture affects those ministered to.  A light snack will be provided.  Training will then continue on April 4, 5, 7, 11, and 12 from 6-9 PM at the Memorial Baptist Church in Columbus.  For more information, contact Jane Littmann at 1-866-510-5067 or JaneL@affirminglifeonline.org.

 

LAKEVIEW MINISTRIES is seeking a Director of Development to join their full-time, year-round staff.  This person will coordinate all aspects of                Lakeview’s comprehensive development program, including annual fund         giving, planned giving, and fundraising event planning.  For a complete job description, visit www.camplakeview.com.  Application deadline is April 17.  To send resumes or to receive more information, contact David Vandercar at 812-342-4815 or david@camplakeview.com.

 

JOIN THE TLHS ART CLUB for their 2^nd Annual Art in the Afternoon event on Sunday, April 3.  Numerous art activities will be offered throughout the afternoon.  Choose to attend some or all of the following events:  3:00 PM – Paint Your Own Canvas event.  Please call the Trinity office 812-524-8547 to reserve your spot.  There are only 30 spots available for this – cost is $25;  5:00 PM – there will be s soup dinner.  Ceramic bowls made by the Art Club students will be offered for $15 with your soup included, or $5 for just the soup.  Tickets for the dinner will go on sale the second week of March.  Persons may also order an adult coloring book containing pictures hand-drawn by the current art students.  A limited number of copies will be available that evening.  Cost for that coloring book is $15.  Check 2^nd Annual Art in the Afternoon on Facebook for updates for this event.

 

February 28 Weekly News

WE REJOICE WITH Luke & Katie Otte as they bring their daughter, HEIDI JOANNE OTTE, to be baptized this morning.  Heidi’s sponsors are family friends, Elizabeth Brown and Matthew May. Bekah Brown is serving as her junior sponsor.  God’s blessings to you, Heidi!     

 

THE LENTEN SEASON continues this Wednesday evening at 7 PM.  Pastor Jeff Patterson from St. Peter’s, Brownstown, will preach on “Gethsemane: A Place of Strength.”  The Guild will be serving sloppy joes and assorted salads and desserts for supper before the service, beginning at 5:45 PM.

 

HELP IS NEEDED for food preparation, serving, and clean-up for the LLL banquet, which is being served by our school.  Please see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the front hall of school for times needed.  Any and all help is truly appreciated!

 

PLEASE CONTACT Karen Schlehuser (812-342-6140) by March 13 if you would like to place Easter lilies/spring flowers on the altar for Easter.

 

WCLS ENROLLMENT:  White Creek Lutheran School is now accepting enrollment for the 2016-2017 school year.  If you know of any new families who might be interested in enrollment information, please contact Mrs. Buss.  Enrollment forms are available in the office.

 

WHITE CREEK LUTHERAN SCHOOL is seeking a teacher for the coming school year for grades 6-8 departmentalized in the areas of science and social studies.  Appropriate licensing is required.  Please send resumes to the school office by this Friday, March 4.

 

THE NEXT SCHOOL FUNDING MEETING will be held Monday, March 7, at 6:30 PM.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Trinity Lutheran High School is seeking candidates for a full-time development director to start on August 1, 2016.  This new position would be under the guidance of Trinity’s current development director, Michael Bridges, who is moving to part-time.  For a job description, please go to the news and notes section at www.trinitycougars.org.  If interested, please bring a resume to the Trinity office.  Interviews will be conducted the week of March 7.  Call 812-524-8547 with any questions.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Luke & Katie Otte on the birth of their daughter, HEIDI JOANNE, on Friday, February 19.  Heidi arrived weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and measuring 20.5 ins.  God’s blessings to them!

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Ryan & Alexa Hoene on the birth of their daughter, ELLIE JADE, on Friday, February 19.  Ellie arrived weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and measuring 21 ins.  Everyone is doing fine – God’s blessings to them!

 

BROOM DONATIONS:  The LWML is filling scrub buckets for the Orphan Grain Train to be used in disaster response.  Sturdy push brooms and regular brooms are needed.  If you would like to donate, brooms may be brought to the front hall of school.  Jean Voelker will take care of all donations.  (This week Menards is running a special on a regular broom for $7.99 with a $3.00 rebate.)

MARCH CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS will be available from the ushers after today’s worship.

 

LLL SPRING BANQUET:  The Spring Banquet of the Lutheran Laymen’s League will be held here at White Creek next Sunday, March 6.  Registration will begin at 5:30 PM, followed by the meal, entertainment, elections, and the guest speaker, Pastor Jung.  Tickets are $15/person and are available in our church office or from Keith Mensendiek (812-343-3288).  The meal is being served by White Creek Lutheran School with proceeds benefiting the school’s scholarship fund.  See Keith Mensendiek for tickets – deadline for ticket purchase is today.

 

 

February 21 Weekly News

THE LENTEN SEASON continues this Wednesday evening at 7 PM.  Pastor Jordan McKinley from Trinity, Vallonia, will preach on “The Betrayal: A Place of Eternal Love.”  The Senior High and Junior High Youths will be serving a JayC fried chicken supper before the service, beginning at 5:45 PM.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet at Bob Evans Restaurant this evening at 5:30 PM and will then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

 

YOUTH MEMBERS are reminded they will meet this evening, at 7:00 PM.

 

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

 

THE LADIES AID will meet this Wednesday, February 24, at 9:00 AM for Bible study and their monthly meeting.

 

WCLS ENROLLMENT:  White Creek Lutheran School is now accepting enrollment for the 2016-2017 school year.  If you know of any new families who might be interested in enrollment information, please contact Mrs. Buss.  Enrollment forms are available in the office.

 

 

WHITE CREEK LUTHERAN SCHOOL is seeking a teacher for the coming school year for grades 6-8 departmentalized in the areas of science and social studies.  Appropriate licensing is required.  Please send resumes to the school office by March 4.

 

PLEASE CONTACT Karen Schlehuser (812-342-6140) by March 13 if you would like to place Easter lilies/spring flowers on the altar for Easter.

 

OUR SOUND SYSTEM here in church will be upgraded tomorrow and Tuesday of this week.

 

THE ELDERS will meet this Tuesday at 4:00 PM for training on using the upgraded sound system.

 

THE NEXT SCHOOL FUNDING MEETING will be held Monday, March 7, at 6:30 PM.

 

ZION LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL is now receiving registrations for 3- and 4-year-old children for the 2016-2017 school year.  Registration night will be held this Tuesday, February 23, beginning at 6:30 PM.  Visit their website www..zionschoolseymour.org or call the school office at 812-522-5911 for more information.

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL invites students and their families to its final open house today from 2:00-4:00 PM during the boys’ LIT tourney.  All interested 8^th grade students will receive a $75 voucher that covers half of the registration costs at Trinity for the 2016-2017 school year.  Please enter through the commons.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Trinity Lutheran High School is seeking candidates for a full-time development director to start on August 1, 2016.  This new position would be under the guidance of Trinity’s current development director, Michael Bridges, who is moving to part-time.  For a job description, please go to the news and notes section at www.trinitycougars.org.  If interested, please bring a resume to the Trinity office.  Interviews will be conducted the week of March 7.  Call 812-524-8547 with any questions.

 

LLL SPRING BANQUET:  Mark your calendars for the Spring Banquet of the Lutheran Laymen’s League, which will be held here at White Creek on Sunday, March 6.  Registration will begin at 5:30 PM, followed by the meal, entertainment, elections, and the guest speaker, Pastor Jung.  Tickets are $15/person and are available in our church office or from Keith Mensendiek (812-343-3288).  The meal is being served by White Creek Lutheran School with proceeds benefiting the school’s scholarship fund.

 

HELP IS NEEDED for food preparation, serving, and clean-up for the LLL banquet, which is being served by our school.  Please see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the front hall of school for times needed.  Any and all help is truly appreciated!

February 14 Weekly News

TODAY’S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Mark & Elly Rutan to the glory of God in thanksgiving for their 30^th wedding anniversary today.  May God grant them many more happy years together!

 

THE LENTEN SEASON continues this Wednesday evening at 7 PM.  Pastor Greg DeVore from Calvary, Bedford, will preach on “The Trial: A Place of God’s Will.”  The Senior High Youth will be serving supper before the service, beginning at 5:45 PM.

 

PARENTS OF 8^TH GRADE CONFIRMANDS are asked to meet with Mrs. Buss TODAY after worship for information regarding questioning and confirmation.  Please meet in the front pews of church.

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Wednesday evening, February 17, at 5:30 PM.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet at Bob Evans Restaurant next Sunday evening, February 21, at 5:30 PM and will then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

 

YOUTH MEMBERS are reminded they will meet next Sunday evening, February 21, at 7:00 PM.

 

THE LADIES AID will meet Wednesday, February 24, at 9:00 AM for Bible study and their monthly meeting.

 

WCLS ENROLLMENT:  White Creek Lutheran School is now accepting enrollment for the 2016-2017 school year.  If you know of any new families who might be interested in enrollment information, please contact Mrs. Buss.  Enrollment forms are available in the office.

 

WHITE CREEK LUTHERAN SCHOOL is seeking a teacher for the coming school year for grades 6-8 departmentalized in the areas of science and social studies.  Appropriate licensing is required.  Please send resumes to the school office by March 4.

 

OUR SOUND SYSTEM here in church will be upgraded on February 22-23.

 

THE ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE continues yet today.  A trailer is parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.  Thanks for your support for this WCA project.

 

MANY THANKS TO those who have designated their Thrivent Choice Dollars to our church, school, and Foundation.  Deposits of $1,200.00 (church), $5456.00 (school), and $955 (Foundation) have been made on behalf of Thrivent Financial’s Thrivent Choice program.  Names of those who directed their Choice Dollars have been posted on the bulletin board in the front hall of school.

 

ZION LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL is now receiving registrations for 3- and 4-year-old children for the 2016-2017 school year.  Registration night will be held Tuesday, February 23, beginning at 6:30 PM.  Visit their website www..zionschoolseymour.org or call the school office at 812-522-5911 for more information.

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL invites students and their families to its final open house next Sunday, February 21, from 2:00-4:00 PM during the boys’ LIT tourney.  All interested 8^th grade students will receive a $75 voucher that covers half of the registration costs at Trinity for the 2016-2017 school year.  Please enter through the commons.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Trinity Lutheran High School is seeking candidates for a full-time development director to start on August 1, 2016.  This new position would be under the guidance of Trinity’s current development director, Michael Bridges, who is moving to part-time.  For a job description, please go to the news and notes section at www.trinitycougars.org.  If interested, please bring a resume to the Trinity office.  Interviews will be conducted the week of March 7.  Call 812-524-8547 with any questions.

 

LLL SPRING BANQUET:  Mark your calendars for the Spring Banquet of the Lutheran Laymen’s League, which will be held here at White Creek on Sunday, March 6.  Registration will begin at 5:30 PM, followed by the meal, entertainment, elections, and the guest speaker.  Tickets are $15/person and are available in our church office or from Keith Mensendiek (812-343-3288).  The meal is being served by White Creek Lutheran School with proceeds benefiting the school’s scholarship fund.

February 7 Weekly News

PASTOR KEINATH will be in Michigan serving counseling needs this week, Thursday through next Sunday.  If pastoral care is needed or an emergency arises, please contact Pastor Jung (812-764-8664).

 

YOUTH MEMBERS are reminded they will meet this evening at 7:00 PM.

 

THE NEXT SCHOOL FUNDING MEETING will be held tomorrow evening, Monday, February 8, at 6:30 PM.  This meeting is for the large group so they can hear the report of the sub-committee members who have been meeting the last couple of months.

 

THE SEASON OF LENT will begin with Ash Wednesday this week Wednesday, February 10.  Pastor Jung will be leading worship with Holy Communion beginning at 7:00 PM.  There will be no supper served before worship this Wednesday.  Please note the insert included with today’s bulletin.

 

PARENTS OF 8^TH GRADE CONFIRMANDS are asked to meet with Mrs. Buss next Sunday, February 14, after worship for information regarding questioning and confirmation.  Please meet in the front pews of church.

 

WCLS ENROLLMENT:  White Creek Lutheran School is now accepting enrollment for the 2016-2017 school year.  If you know of any new families who might be interested in enrollment information, please contact Mrs. Buss.  Enrollment forms are available in the office.

 

WHITE CREEK LUTHERAN SCHOOL is seeking a teacher for the coming school year for grades 6-8 departmentalized in the areas of science and social studies.  Appropriate licensing is required.  Please send resumes to the school office by March 4.

 

AD POSITION: White Creek’s athletic director, Amy Sciano, has told the school she would like to take some time off due to the birth of her new baby.  She is willing to continue with the scheduling, paperwork, etc. OR to hand the entire position over to another person.  If you are interested or would like to know more about the AD position, please contact the school office.

 

AN ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE will be held this coming weekend, Friday – Sunday, February 12-14.  A trailer will be parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.  This drive is sponsored by our school parent organization, the WCA.

 

VALENTINE DATE NIGHT BABYSITTING will be provided by our Junior High Youth this Friday evening, February 12, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Bring your children to the school gym and enjoy a night out!  A free-will donation will be accepted.  Snacks (not a meal) will be provided.

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL invites students and their families to its final open house on Sunday, February 21, from 2:00-4:00 PM during the boys’ LIT tourney.  All interested 8^th grade students will receive a $75 voucher that covers half of the registration costs at Trinity for the 2016-2017 school year.  Please enter through the commons.

 

LLL SPRING BANQUET:  Mark your calendars for the Spring Banquet of the Lutheran Laymen’s League, which will be held here at White Creek on Sunday, March 6.  Registration will begin at 5:30 PM, followed by the meal, entertainment, elections, and the guest speaker.  Tickets are $15/person and are available in our church office or from Keith Mensendiek (812-343-3288).