January 22 Weekly News

BEGINNING TODAY, during the Sunday School hour, Pastor Whitmore will be leading a Bible study on the Gospel according to Saint John.  All are invited – bring a family member, bring a friend, bring a neighbor!  Come and learn what God has to say to us through His servant, Saint John.

 

COIN COLLECTION:  We are having a coin collection today for Clarity (formerly the Pregnancy Care Center) in thanksgiving to God for the precious gift of life.  Persons may contribute a coin (any amount) for each year of life which God has blessed you (or make any donation).  A container is available in the narthex to receive coins.

 

THE ANNUAL VOTER’S MEETING will be held this afternoon at 1:30 p.m.  Election of officers for 2017 will be among the business at hand.  All confirmed members of our congregation are encouraged to attend.

 

THE SCHOOL FUNDING COMMITTEE is still conducting Focus Group Meetings to provide members with information regarding funding White Creek Lutheran School’s program.  There is still time for you to attend!  Please check the sheets in the narthex today for the various times still to be offered and sign up for a time to attend that fits in your schedule. 

 

 

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS:  Those individuals who have Thrivent Choice Dollars to designate are asked to stop at the table in the narthex today to sign your forms to designate those funds.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE will meet this evening, at 5:30 p.m. at Bob Evans restaurant for supper and will then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

 

FEBRUARY CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS and items for the quarterly newsletter need to be submitted to Becky by tomorrow.

 

2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS are available today.  Please see Ernie Dettmer (general fund) and Phil Burbrink (building fund).

 

THIS WEEK we will be celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week.  Our students will be participating in various special activities and attending chapel services at Trinity Lutheran High School and Immanuel Lutheran.  Inserts designed by our WCLS students are included with today’s bulletin in thanksgiving to God and our congregation for the blessing of Christian education!

 

“MANY THANKS TO everyone for the prayers, cards, visits and food for our family at the passing of Bettie Noblitt.  Thanks to Kathryn Taulman, Jean Voelker, and Karen Burbrink for delivering the meat tray to the funeral home.  Your kindnesses are so appreciated.” – The Family of Bettie Noblitt

 

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND our commitment of $16/communicant member for Trinity Lutheran High School.  A special offering envelope is included in your 2017 offering box.

 

FINANCIAL PEACE:  A Financial Peace University class will be hosted at White Creek beginning Saturday, February 11, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.  This is a 9-week class, which will teach you to dump debt, save for retirement and children’s college expenses, and to manage money God’s way. If you are interested in joining, you may sign up online at www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classes.  We are establishing sponsors from the congregation to help cover some of the cost of the class.  If you would like to sign up for the classes with the help of a sponsor, please meet with Phil or Crista Burbrink (812-216-1982).

 

HAVE YOU EVEN CONSIDERED
becoming a pastor or deaconess?  If so, Rev. Bill Wre

are not necessary, but encouraged.  If you are interested in scheduling a specific time, please contact Rev. Wrede at 314-505-7221 or by email at wredew@csl.edu.

 

REFORMATION 500-BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY:  2017 is an historic year as we commemorate the 500^th anniversary of the Reformation.  A committee is being formed to promote events in our county related to this celebration as well as plan and coordinate Germany serving as host country for the Ethnic Expo coming up October 13-14 of this year.  An organizational meeting will be held next Sunday, January 29, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul, Clifty.  The committee is open to all interested persons.  If you have any questions, please contact Colin Scheidt at cscheidt05@comcast.net or 812-378-2655.

 

OPEN HOUSE: Trinity Lutheran High School will hold an open house this Thursday, January 26, from 4:00-6:00 p.m.  Everyone who attends will receive $75 off registration for the 2017-2018 school year.  For more information visit their website, www.trinitycougars.org or call the Trinity office at 812-524-8547.

 

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, Waymansville, will be sponsoring a Soup & Sandwich Supper and Euchre Party next Sunday, January 29.  The supper will begin at 5:00 p.m. ($5/person) with Euchre following at 6:30 p.m. (also $5/person).  All proceeds will go to support mission projects of St. Peter.  Everyone invited.

 

WHERE CAN YOUR CHILDREN experience Christian growth while riding horses, canoeing, swimming, doing arts & crafts, and playing games?  At Lakeview Ministries!  Online registration for Lakeview Ministries will open on Wednesday, February 1 at 9:00 a.m.  Don’t let your children miss the adventure, joy, and wonder that a week at a Christian camp can bring.  For more information, visit www.lakeviewministries.com or call the camp office at 812-342-4815.

 

A LONGABERGER 9x13 pan with lid was left after last Sunday’s installation meal.  Please check the white refrigerator in the kitchen.

 

de from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, would like to meet with you at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Columbus, on Wednesday, February 1, between 4 and 8 p.m.  Rev. Wrede is interested in meeting with students of all ages – elementary age through adults.  Appointments are individual, informal, and family/friends are welcome to come with you.  Appointments

January 15 Weekly News

WE COME IN PRAYER:  Eternal God, our Father, Whose Son, Jesus, brings deliverance n fulfillment of Your promises; grant us open ears, eyes, and hearts to recognize and receive Your Son as the Word made flesh, that we may be released from the bondage to sin.  In Jesus’ name.  Amen.

 

PASTOR WHITMORE’S INSTALLATION will be held this afternoon at 4:00 p.m.  A welcoming reception and pitch-in meal will follow the service. Members are asked to bring a large side dish (to help accommodate guests attending) to share for the meal.  Meat, drinks, and table service will be provided.

 

THE SCHOOL FUNDING COMMITTEE has set up Focus Group Meetings starting today and going on throughout January to provide members with information regarding funding White Creek Lutheran School’s program.  If you have not yet signed up or attended, please check the sheets in the narthex today for the various times offered and sign up for a time to attend that fits in your schedule. 

 

SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE SUNDAY is being observed today to celebrate God’s gift of life, commemorate the many lives lost to abortion, and commit to protect human life at every stage.  Please note the insert included in today’s bulletin.

 

COIN COLLECTION:  As we celebrate the value and dignity of every     human life, everyone in the congregation is encouraged to give a special    offering toward Clarity Pregnancy Services.  Next Sunday, please give 1 coin (any amount) for each year of your life in thanksgiving for the life God has blessed you with.  A basket will be in the narthex to receive this collection. These funds will be given to Clarity, so together, we can share the truth of life with women and men facing unplanned pregnancies here in our community.

 

YOUTH GROUPS will not meet this evening.

 

THE ANNUAL VOTER’S MEETING will be held next Sunday, January 22, at 1:30 p.m.  Election of officers for 2017 will be among the business at hand.  All confirmed members of our congregation are encouraged to attend.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE will meet next Sunday evening, January 22, at 5:30 p.m. for supper and will then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

 

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND our commitment of $16/communicant member for Trinity Lutheran High School.  A special offering envelope is included in your 2017 offering box.

 

ST. PAUL, CLIFTY, Early Childhood Ministry will recognize Mrs. Karen Kruger for her 25 years of service in teaching at their school next Sunday,  January 22.  Mrs. Kruger will be recognized at a luncheon following the  service.  Cards and notes of congratulations from friends and former students are welcome and may be sent to St. Paul Lutheran ECM, 6045 E. State St., Columbus, IN  47201.

 

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, Waymansville, will be sponsoring a Soup & Sandwich Supper and Euchre Party on Sunday, January 29.  The  supper will begin at 5:00 p.m. ($5/person) with Euchre following at 6:30 p.m. (also $5/person).  All proceeds will go to support mission projects of St. Peter.  Everyone invited.

 

January 8 Weekly News

WE COME IN PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, as Jesus came to John the Baptist to be baptized in the Jordan, we come this day to receive Your gracious gifts and be assured of Your promise that our sins are forgiven for Christ’s sake.  Grant that we may receive Your word with joy.  Amen.

 

TODAY WE REJOICE with Matthew & Lorna Meyer as they bring their daughter, ELNORA HULDA MEYER, to Holy Baptism.  Elnora’s sponsors are her uncles, Solomon Rust and Travis Quillen.  God’s blessings to you, Elnora!

 

TODAY’S ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the baptism of Elnora Meyer by her grandparents, Terry & Connie Meyer.

 

PASTOR WHITMORE’S INSTALLATION will be held next Sunday, January 15, at 4:00 p.m.  A welcoming reception and pitch-in meal will follow the service.  Members are asked to bring a large side dish (to help accommodate guests attending) to share for the meal.  Meat, drinks, and table service will be provided.

 

THE SCHOOL FUNDING COMMITTEE has set up Focus Group Meetings starting today and going on throughout January to provide members with information regarding funding White Creek Lutheran School’s program.  Please check the sheets in the narthex today for the various times offered and sign up for a time to attend that fits in your schedule. 

 

THE ANNUAL VOTER’S MEETING will be held on Sunday, January 22, at 1:30 p.m.  This is several weeks later than usual, due to Pastor Whitmore’s installation, scheduled for Sunday, January 15.

 

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this Tuesday, January 10, at 7:00 p.m. 

 

2017 OFFERING BOXES are available in the narthex.  Please pick up yours and any family members today.

 

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND our commitment of $16/communicant member for Trinity Lutheran High School.  A special offering envelope is included in your 2017 offering box.

 

“MY FAMILY AND I have been truly blessed and humbled by the care that has been shown to us as we transition to our new home here at White Creek.  We would like to thank all of you for the prayers, the help moving, the help putting things together in the house, the painting, the dinners, and everything else that has been done for us that has made this move so smooth.  We are all looking forward to the years to come as we walk together in Christ our Lord, awaiting His glorious return.” - In Christ, Pastor Whitmore

 

OUR CONGREGATION IS BLESSED with the help of many volunteers.  Many thanks to the following:

*those who helped with painting and cleaning of the parsonage

*those who provided food for the Whitmores upon their arrival

*those who helped during the Whitmore’s move to White Creek

*St. John’s Guild for the purchase of new blinds for the Fellowship Room and the parsonage

*those who helped install the window blinds

*our youth groups and all who helped decorate the sanctuary and narthex for Christmas

*Karen Schlehuser for using her talents to beautify our altar/narthex for Christmas

*those who contributed to and those who assembled the delicious candy   treats for Christmas

 

MOPS MEETING:  The next MOPS meeting will be held this Friday, January 13, in Zion Lutheran Church’s fellowship hall from 8:45-10:45 a.m.  Mom-of-four Leslie Rudzinski will be leading those in attendance in the topics of discipline, self-control, and the fruits of the Spirit.  Carin Spalla will be teaching a 15-minute-at-home stretching routine.  Please RSVP to mops@zionseymour.org so that plans can be made for adequate childcare.

CHILDCARE WORKERS NEEDED: The MOPS group that meets at Zion Lutheran Church, Seymour, is looking for two additional childcare workers to assist during their monthly meetings.  This would be a paid position for a 10 hours/month commitment.  Interested persons should contact Katie Schwipps via text or phone call at 812-525-8318 or email through the mops@zionseymour.org email.

 

FAITH & FITNESS EXERCISE CLASSES: A new 6-week schedule now includes a new class, Balance in Motion, which will be held on Mondays at 1:00 p.m.  Other classes include Senior Strength & Yoga Level 2 on Mondays at 2:00 p.m., Pump, Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., and Christian Yoga, Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.  Questions???  Contact Janet Morey at 812-350-6238 or email her at j.a.morey@icloud.com. 

 

January 1 Weekly News

THERE WILL BE NO Sunday School or Adult Bible Class today after worship.  Both will resume next Sunday.

 

JANUARY CALENDAR/NEWS are available in the narthex if you did not get one last Sunday.

 

OUR REGULAR Wednesday evening 7:00 p.m. worship schedule will resume this week.

 

PASTOR WHITMORE’S INSTALLATION will be held Sunday, January 15, at 4:00 p.m.  A welcoming reception and meal will follow the service.

 

THE SCHOOL FUNDING COMMITTEE has set up Focus Group Meetings starting next Sunday and going on throughout January to provide members with information regarding funding White Creek Lutheran School’s program.  Please check the sheets in the narthex today for the various times offered and sign up for a time to attend that fits in your schedule. 

 

THE ANNUAL VOTER’S MEETING will be held on Sunday, January 22, at 1:30 p.m.  This is several weeks later than usual, due to Pastor Whitmore’s installation, scheduled for Sunday, January 15.

 

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet Tuesday, January 10, at 7:00 p.m. 

POINSETTIAS:  Please take your poinsettia after worship today.  (If you purchased through Karen, please take one of the poinsettias wrapped in gold foil with a red ribbon.)

 

2017 OFFERING BOXES are available in the narthex.  Please pick up yours and any family members today.

 

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND our commitment of $16/communicant member for Trinity Lutheran High School.  A special offering envelope is included in your 2017 offering box.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Andrew & Kelly Weisner on the birth of their son, AJ THOMAS WEISNER, on Friday, December 16.  AJ arrived weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and measuring 20½ ins.  All are doing well – God’s blessings to them!

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Matthew & Lorna Meyer on the birth of their daughter, ELNORA HULDA MEYER, on Wednesday, December 21.  Elnora arrived weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and measuring 20¼ ins.  Everyone is doing fine – God’s blessings to them!

 

MANY THANKS FROM Pastor Keinath, Pastor Jung, Pastor Bauman, and the staff of our church and school for the Christmas gifts!  Your kindnesses are truly appreciated!

 

FAMILY FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE, a mini-conference, will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, on Saturday, February 4, from 9:00-11:00 a.m.  Come and join in this great opportunity to gather resources that can help families build a strong foundation for the future.  Childcare will be available, first come, first serve.  Cost is $5/adult, $2/child, and registration forms are available in our church office or online at jprobst@zionseymour.org and need to be turned in to the Zion office by Friday, January 13.

 

THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS will be flexible this week through Wednesday.  Please call before coming to make sure someone is in.  Hours will be back to normal Thursday, as White Creek Lutheran resumes classes that day.

December 25 Weekly News

OUR WORSHIP SCHEDULE:  Please note that there will be no Wednesday evening worship this week because of the worship opportunity New Year’s Eve, which will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will include Holy Communion.

 

JANUARY CALENDAR/NEWS will be available from the ushers after today’s worship.

 

PASTOR WHITMORE & FAMILY will be arriving this Wednesday, December 28. Help will be needed at some point that day to help them move into the parsonage.  If you are available to help, please sign the sheet in the narthex today or call/text Bryan Schroer at 812-343-5352, and he will contact you with a time.

 

GIFT CARDS:  In order to ease the burden of setting up their new home, a gift card shower will be held for the Whitmore family.  Purchase your gift card and give it to any of the elders, Bryan Schroer, or Becky in the church office by next Sunday, January 1.

 

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND our commitment of $16/communicant member for Trinity Lutheran High School.

 

BIDS FOR the church and school custodian positions for 2017 need to be submitted to Bryan Schroer by TODAY.

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Wednesday, December 28, at 6:00 p.m.

 

THE SCHOOL FUNDING COMMITTEE has set up Focus Group Meetings to provide members with information regarding funding White Creek Lutheran School’s program.  Please check the sheets in the narthex today for the various times offered and sign up for a time to attend that fits in your schedule.

 

THE ANNUAL VOTER’S MEETING will be held on Sunday, January 22, at 1:30 p.m.  This is several weeks later than usual, due to Pastor Whitmore’s installation, scheduled for Sunday, January 15.

 

POINSETTIAS have been given in memory of loved ones by the following:

     *Franklin & Frances Burbrink, Orville & Edna Bode, Glen and Steve Bode by Dale & Bettie Burbrink

     *Ed & Alma Dettmer by Paul & Gloria Dettmer, Ken & Sharon Dettmer, and Jim & Sheri Dettmer

     *Nancy, Paul, and Leon Ferguson by Jackie & Steve Shroyer

     *Jasper Musillami and Robert & Olga Behrman by Mike & Ruth Musillami

     *Chet & Edna Bode by Ken & Kyra Bode & Family

     *Bernice Bode by Ken & Kyra Bode & Family

     *Ben & Mabel Burbrink by Bob & Karen Burbrink & Family

     *Alan Schlehuser by Joshua, Lindsay, & Brogan Hendricks

     *Jim Schlehuser, Russell & Margaret Foster, Bob & Erna Schlehuser, and Alan Schlehuser by Karen Schlehuser & Family

*James Ross by Beulah Ross, Wayne & Diana Ross, Mark & Kim Ross,  Mike & Kathy Ross, & Families

     *Kristie Wessel by Janice Acree and Jenni Acton

     *Alan Schlehuser by Terry, Ruth, & Betsy Schlehuser

     *Jay Lemmon by Cindy, Kayla, & Kylie Lemmon

Please take you poinsettia after worship next Sunday.  (If you purchased through Karen, please take one of the poinsettias wrapped in gold foil with a  red ribbon.)

 

FAMILY FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE, a mini-conference, will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, on Saturday, February 4, from 9:00-11:00 a.m.  Come and join in this great opportunity to gather resources that can help families build a strong foundation for the future.  Childcare will be available, first come, first serve.  Cost is $5/adult, $2/child, and registration forms are available in our church office or online at jprobst@zionseymour.org and need to be turned in to the Zion office by Friday, January 13.

 

THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS will be flexible during the Christmas break this week and through January 4.  Please call before coming to make sure someone is in.

December 18 Weekly News

WE COME IN PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, in the midst of our          preparations to once again celebrate the reception of Your Son into our world, prepare our hearts to also receive Him in this Divine Service.  In the name of Your Son Who saves us from our sins.  Amen.

 

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE:  An extra practice for the  Children’s Christmas Eve program will be held this Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 6:30-8:00 p.m.  Children in grades 1-8 should attend.  Pizza will be provided, followed by the practice.  Please try to attend.

 

OUR WORSHIP SCHEDULE:  Please note that there will be no Wednesday evening worship this week and no worship on Wednesday, Dec. 28, because of worship opportunities Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.  Our family worship will begin at 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve.  Also on Christmas Eve, pre-service music will begin at 6:00 p.m.,        followed by the Children’s Program at 6:30 p.m.  Next Sunday our Christmas Day worship will begin at 8:45 a.m. and will include Holy Communion.  There will be no Sunday School or Adult Bible Class next Sunday or New Year’s Day.  New Year’s Eve worship will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will include Holy Communion.

 

THE CHURCH FOUNDATION will meet today after worship.

 

THE JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH will not meet this evening.

 

OUR YOUTH will be delivering Christmas cards locally today for 25 cents/card.  Cards need to be in the container in the narthex after       worship.

 

JANUARY CALENDAR/NEWS ITEMS need to be given to Becky by tomorrow.

 

PASTOR WHITMORE & FAMILY will be arriving on Wednesday, December 28.  In order to ease the burden of setting up their new home, a gift card shower will be held for them.  Purchase your gift card and give it to any of the elders, Bryan Schroer, or Becky in the church office by Sunday, January 1.

 

PARSONAGE PAINTING will begin this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. and continue tomorrow and Tuesday at 1:30.  Please bring brushes, rollers, and drop cloths.  Paint pans and roller covers will be provided.  If you have a step-stool or ladder you like to use, please bring that also.  If you are available to help at other times, please contact Larry Claycamp to make arrangements to get in the parsonage. 

 

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND our commitment of $16/communicant member for Trinity Lutheran High School.

 

BIDS FOR the church and school custodian positions for 2017 need to be submitted to Bryan Schroer by next Sunday, December 25.

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet on Wednesday, December 28, at 6:00 p.m.

 

POINSETTIAS: Please contact Karen Schlehuser (812-342-6140) by today if you would like to place poinsettias on the altar/in the narthex for Christmas.  Persons may purchase their own or order through Karen.

 

CHRISTMAS CANDY TREAT donations may be given to the elder/ushers on duty, Joanie Otte, or Becky in the church office by today.

 

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO the Christmas Concert at St. Paul, Clifty, this evening at 7:00 PM.  Music will be presented by the Second Presbyterian Church Beecher Singers & Orchestra, preceded by a harp recital at 6:40 PM.  Admission is free.

 

FAMILY FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE, a mini-conference, will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, on Saturday, February 4, from 9:00-11:00 a.m.  Come and join in this great opportunity to gather resources that can help families build a strong foundation for the future.  Childcare will be available, first come, first serve.  Cost is $5/adult, $2/child, and registration forms are available in our church office or online at jprobst@zionseymour.org and need to be turned in to the Zion office by Friday, January 13.