WE COME IN PRAYER:  Almighty God, You have given us this good land as our heritage.  Grant that we remember Your generosity, be grateful for all Your blessings, and live an honorable life to Your glory.  This day we remember the sacrifices made by those who put their lives on the line for us.  We are grateful that many survived, and we shed a tear for those who paid the ultimate price.  May we never forget their devotion that has kept our freedom intact.  More importantly, we remember the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ, Who paid a price He did not owe – to free us from a debt we could not pay.  Hear us for Jesus’ sake.  Amen.

 

MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN’S have the opportunity to submit the name of a pastor they know who is equipped to serve the needs of our congregation and school.  When submitting the pastor’s name, include the congregation and city he currently serves and the district he is a member of.  Submissions may be given to Chairman Bryan Schroer, any of the Elders, or dropped off to the church office.

 

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

 

THE CHURCH OFFICE will be closed tomorrow, due to the Memorial Day holiday.  The office hours will be flexible during part of the school summer break (June 1 – July 15).  If you need to come in to the office, please call beforehand to make sure someone is in.

 

THE YOUTH will be going to Holiday World this Wednesday, June 1.  Meet at school at 8:00 a.m..

 

 

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS go out to Lindsay Paluch (our WCLS fourth grade teacher) and her family as they mourn the passing of her father this past Wednesday.  Sympathy cards may be sent to the Paluch family at 3053 Ewing Rd., Twin Lake, Michigan  49457.

 

OPEN HOUSE:  Join Lakeview Ministries TODAY for the first day of the summer camp season for lunch and open activities.  A delicious barbecue pork (hot dog option) lunch will be served immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship service.  There will be no charge for the lunch, but a free-will offering will be received.  Afternoon activities will include tours of both camps, swimming, zip-lining, kayaking, canoeing, horse riding, miniature golf, and meeting the camp staff.  Load up the entire family and bring along some friends for a day at camp filled with FAITH, FUN, AND FELLOWSHIP!

 

IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT THE CHURCH PICNIC!  Everyone has enjoyed our annual church picnic over the past several years.  We are in need of someone or a group of people to head up the planning of this fun event.  Please contact Bryan Schroer (812-343-5352) if you would be able to help with this!

 

ST. PAUL, CLIFTY, VBS:  All children, 3 years old through 6^th grade (completed) are invited to attend the VBS, Barnyard Roundup: Where Jesus Gathers Us Together, June 26 – 30 at the church at 6045 E. State St., Columbus.  A free dinner will be served each evening at 5:45 p.m., followed by the VBS program from 6:15-8:30 p.m. Persons may register by calling the St. Paul office at 812-376-6504 or by going online at dce@StPaulColumbus.org.

 

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN:  Baby bottles are still available in the narthex for you to fill with your loose change for Clarity of South Central Indiana's mission to “compassionately engage, educate, and inspire our communities with the truth regarding sexual integrity and the value of human life.” Please return your bottles by Father’s Day, June 19.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Zion Lutheran School has a preschool teacher position opening starting with the 2016-2017 school year.  Individuals wishing to apply should send a letter of interest/resume to the attention of Principal Roy Stuckwisch at Zion Lutheran School, 1501 Gaiser Drive, Seymour 47274 or via email to zls@zionseymour.org.  For further information and details, contact the Zion Lutheran School office at 812-522-5911.

 

ST. PAUL, CLIFTY, PRESCHOOL is seeking a part-time preschool teacher (five mornings a week) for the 2016-2017 school year.  Interested individuals should contact Director Chris Behmlander at 812-528-0168 or chrisbehml@aol.com.

 

BIKE DRIVE:  The Girl Scouts of St. Paul, Clifty, are sponsoring a Bike Drive, which is a wonderful opportunity to donate your old, working, or almost working, bike and bike parts to Columbus Bicycle Co-op, a community organization that will return the bikes to the community through the Earn-A-Bike Program.  Call Crista Burbrink (812-216-1982) for bike/bike parts pick-up or deliver bikes and/or bike parts to the Co-op at 1531 13^th St., Columbus on Sunday, June 12, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

 

WE COME IN PRAYER: O Lord, our Creator, Redeemer, and Comforter, as we come together to worship You in spirit and in truth, we humbly pray that You may open our hearts to the preaching of Your Word, so that we may repent of our sins, believe in Jesus Christ as our only Savior, and grow in grace and holiness.  Hear us for Jesus’ sake.  Amen.

 

OUR SUNDAY MORNING worship time will change to 10:15 a.m. beginning NEXT Sunday, May 29, through Sunday, September 4.  Sunday School and Adult Bible Study will take a break during this time.  The emphasis next Sunday will be a special Memorial Day service.

 

JUNE CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS need to be given to Becky by TOMORROW.

 

LADIES AID MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting this Wednesday, May 25, at 9:00 a.m.  Karen Burbrink will be leading the Bible study.  Mites for LWML will be collected.  Guests are always welcome!

 

HELEN ROBERTS is now residing at the Lutheran Home in Seymour.  Cards of encouragement may be sent to her at Lutheran Community Home, 111 Church Ave. Rm. 220-A, Seymour, IN  47274.

 

ST. PAUL, CLIFTY, VBS:  All children, 3 years old through 6^th grade (completed) are invited to attend the VBS, Barnyard Roundup: Where Jesus Gathers Us Together, June 26 – 30 at the church at 6045 E. State St., Columbus.  A free dinner will be served each evening at 5:45 p.m., followed by the VBS program from 6:15-8:30 p.m. Persons may register by calling the St. Paul office at 812-376-6504 or by going online at dce@StPaulColumbus.org.

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN:  We are participating in a Baby Bottle Campaign for Clarity Pregnancy Services (formerly the Pregnancy Care Center).  Baby bottles are still available in the narthex for you to fill with your loose change.  These gifts will be used by Clarity of South Central Indiana's mission to “compassionately engage, educate, and inspire our communities with the truth regarding sexual integrity and the value of human life.” Please return your bottles by Father’s Day, June 19.

 

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO White Creek Lutheran School’s 8^th grade graduation ceremony this Tuesday evening, May 24, at 7:00 PM.  Pat Bryant, former DARE officer, will be the guest speaker, and co-valedictorians, Alyssa Schultz and Noah Voelker, will give their presentations.  The awards presentations and light refreshments will follow in the school gymnasium.

 

OPEN HOUSE:  Join Lakeview Ministries next Sunday, May 29, for the first day of the summer camp season for worship, lunch, and open activities.  Come and praise the Lord in worship at the Camp Lakeview amphitheater at 11:00 a.m.  A delicious barbecue pork (hot dog option) lunch will be served immediately following the worship service.  There will be no charge for the lunch, but a free-will offering will be received.  Afternoon activities will include tours of both camps, swimming, zip-lining, kayaking, canoeing, horse riding, miniature golf, and meeting the camp staff.  Load up the entire family and bring along some friends for a day at camp filled with FAITH, FUN, AND FELLOWSHIP!

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Zion Lutheran School has a preschool teacher position opening starting with the 2016-2017 school year.  Individuals wishing to apply should send a letter of interest/resume to the attention of Principal Roy Stuckwisch at Zion Lutheran School, 1501 Gaiser Drive, Seymour 47274 or via email to zls@zionseymour.org.  For further information and details, contact the Zion Lutheran School office at 812-522-5911.

 

THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS will be flexible during part of the school summer break (June 1 – July 15).  If you need to come in to the office, please call beforehand to make sure someone is in.

 

WE COME IN PRAYER: O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, You sent upon the disciples the promised gift of the Holy Spirit.  Look upon Your church today and open our hearts to the full power of the Spirit.  Strike in us the fire of Your love and strengthen our lives for service in Your Kingdom, all to be done in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Amen.

 

THE BOARD OF ELDERS will meet this evening at 6:30 p.m.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet this evening at 5:00 p.m. (note that this is ½ hour earlier than usual) at Amazing Joe’s restaurant on Central Avenue in Columbus for supper.  After supper, they will return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.  Guests are always welcome!

 

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

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m.

 

OUR SUNDAY MORNING worship time will change to 10:15 a.m. beginning Sunday, May 29, through Sunday, September 4.  Sunday School and Adult Bible Study will take a break during this time.  The emphasis that day will be a Memorial Day service.

 

ST. PAUL, CLIFTY, VBS:  All children, 3 years old through 6^th grade (completed) are invited to attend the VBS, Barnyard Roundup: Where Jesus Gathers Us Together, June 26 – 30 at the church at 6045 E. State St., Columbus.  A free dinner will be served each evening at 5:45 p.m., followed by the VBS program from 6:15-8:30 p.m. Registration forms were passed out at school and will be available today at Sunday School – extra forms are available in our narthex.  Persons may also register by calling the St. Paul office at 812-376-6504 or by going online at dce@StPaulColumbus.org.

 

 

 

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN:  We are participating in a Baby Bottle Campaign for Clarity Pregnancy Services (formerly the Pregnancy Care Center).  Baby bottles are available in the narthex for you to fill with your loose change.  These gifts will be used by Clarity of South Central Indiana's* mission to “compassionately engage, educate, and inspire our communities with the truth

regarding sexual integrity and the value of human life.” They do this by providing education, intervention, encouragement, and healing.

Every bit of change you collect will bless someone in need through their      services. Here's how your support will help:

              $5          Five pregnancy tests

              $10        One abortion recovery Bible study workbook
              $20        Ten New Testament Bibles

              $45        One car seat

              $70        Two HPV tests

              $90        One sonogram

$125 Sexual integrity presentations for five students

Please return your bottles by Father’s Day, June 19.

 

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO White Creek Lutheran School’s 8^th grade   graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 24, at 7:00 PM.  Pat Bryant, former DARE officer, will be the guest speaker, and co-valedictorians, Alyssa Schultz and Noah Voelker, will give their presentations.  The awards presentations and light refreshments will follow in the school gymnasium.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Zion Lutheran School has a preschool teacher position opening starting with the 2016-2017 school year.  Individuals wishing to apply should send a letter of interest/resume to the attention of Principal Roy Stuckwisch at Zion Lutheran School, 1501 Gaiser Drive, Seymour 47274 or via email to zls@zionseymour.org.  For further information and details, contact the Zion Lutheran School office at 812-522-5911.

 

COACHES NEEDED:  Several coaches and assistants are needed at WCLS for the 2016-2017 school year.  Volleyball coaches for the 4^th/5^th team, the 6^th team, and the 7^th/8^th team and helpers for some of the basketball teams are needed.  These are volunteer positions.  Application forms are available in the school office.

WE COME IN PRAYER:  Lord Jesus, You are in heaven, watching over us.  At the same time, You are right here with us to provide for us.  By Your Spirit, teach us to know Your presence, so that we are cheered by Your gifts of love and prompted to live and act in a way that is pleasing to You.  We pray in Your precious name, Lord Jesus.  Amen.

 

WE REJOICE WITH Thorn & Tara Murphy as they bring their son, CHASE WILLIAM, to Holy Baptism this morning.  Chase’s sponsors are his aunt and uncle, Linda Jo & Brian Hauersperger.  God’s blessings to you, Chase!

 

BIBLE STUDY SURVEY:  Please return the Bible study survey TODAY.  Drop boxes are in the narthex, as well as extra copies if needed (beside the boxes).  The goal of this survey is to improve Bible study times and topics to better serve our congregation.  Your feedback is much appreciated!

 

THE BOARD OF ELDERS will meet next Sunday evening, May 15, at 6:30 p.m.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet next Sunday evening, May 15,      at 5:00 p.m. (note that this is ½ hour earlier than usual) at Amazing Joe’s restaurant on Central Avenue in Columbus for supper.  After supper, they will return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.  Guests are always welcome!

 

YOUTH GROUPS will meet next Sunday evening at 7 p.m.

 

AN ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE is being held yet today.  A trailer is parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.  Many thanks from our school’s parent organization, the WCA, for your support!

 

MANY THANKS TO those who came out to help spruce up the church/school grounds.  The great turn-out was certainly a blessing to get the work done!

 

ST. PAUL, CLIFTY, VBS:  All children, 3 years old through 6^th grade (completed) are invited to attend the VBS, Barnyard Roundup: Where Jesus Gathers Us Together, June 26 – 30 at the church at 6045 E. State St., Columbus.  A free dinner will be served each evening at 5:45 p.m., followed by the VBS program from 6:15-8:30 p.m. Registration forms were passed out at school and will be available today at Sunday School – extra forms are available in our narthex.  Persons may also register by calling the St. Paul office at 812-376-6504 or by going online at dce@StPaulColumbus.org.

 

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN:  We will be participating in a Baby Bottle Campaign for Clarity Pregnancy Services (formerly the Pregnancy Care     Center).  Baby bottles will be available next Sunday for you to fill with your loose change.  These gifts will be used by Clarity of South Central Indiana's* mission to “compassionately engage, educate, and inspire our communities with the truth regarding sexual integrity and the value of human life.” They do this by providing education, intervention, encouragement, and healing.

Every bit of change you collect will bless someone in need through their      services. Here's how your support will help: $5-Five pregnancy tests; $10-One abortion recovery Bible study workbook; $20-Ten New Testament Bibles;  $45-One car seat; $70-Two HPV tests; $90-One sonogram; $125-Sexual integrity presentations for five students.  Please return your bottles by Father’s Day, June 19.

 

OUR SUNDAY MORNING worship time will change to 10:15 a.m. beginning Sunday, May 29, through Sunday, September 4.  Sunday School and Adult Bible Study will take a break during this time.

 

COACHES NEEDED:  Several coaches and assistants are needed at WCLS for the 2016-2017 school year.  Volleyball coaches for the 4^th/5^th team, the 6^th team, and the 7^th/8^th team and helpers for some of the basketball teams are needed.  These are volunteer positions.  Application forms are available in the school office.

 

 

WE COME IN PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, we have set aside this time to gain strength and conviction, to know gladness and forgiveness.  Father, we have set aside this time to be drawn closer to You.  Enable us to bring forth the fruits of righteousness in our lives, that You might be glorified, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.

 

BIBLE STUDY SURVEY:  Please return the Bible study survey that was inserted in last Sunday’s bulletin by next Sunday, May 8.  Drop boxes are in the narthex, as well as extra copies if needed (beside the boxes).  The goal of this survey is to improve Bible study times and topics to better serve our     congregation.  Your feedback is much appreciated!

 

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

 

PASTOR KEINATH will be out of town all this week.  Please contact        Pastor Jung for any pastoral care needed.

 

BUILDING FUND:  St. John’s congregation made a 5 year  financial commitment to expand our school and carry a loan.  We will be striving to complete our commitment by the end of 2017.  During this time of vacancy, we have the opportunity to utilize our offerings and gifts towards reducing our financial debt at a more rapid pace.  This could ease our financial challenge when a Call is extended to a Pastor.  This is a unique opportunity for those who have lapsed in their pledges to become current and for others to make contributions who have not done so.  As St. Paul says in Ephesians 4:16, “From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Thorn & Tara Murphy on the birth of their son, CHASE WILLIAM, Saturday, April 23.  Chase arrived weighing 5 lbs. 1 oz. and measuring 18 ins., and even though he arrived a little early, everyone is doing well.  God’s blessings to them!

 

“MANY THANKS to everyone who took the time to help me with my    senior project.  Thanks for all the material donations and the helping hands to make the blankets for my Phil’s Friends project.  I certainly appreciate all the support!” - Sydney Morey

 

THOSE WHO ordered flowers from our school’s spring sale are reminded that pick-up is in our gym this Friday, May 6, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 7, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

 

AN ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE will be held next weekend, Friday-Sunday, May 6-8.  A trailer will be parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.  Many thanks from our school’s parent organization, the WCA, for your support!

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL is searching for candidates to coach in the areas of boy’s and girl’s tennis, boy’s basketball and cheerleading.  If interested, please bring a resume to the school office or call 812-524-8547 for more details.

 

OUR SUNDAY MORNING worship time will change to 10:15 a.m. beginning Sunday, May 29, through Sunday, September 4.  Sunday School and Adult Bible Study will take a break during this time.