April 2 Weekly News

SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE CLASS will be held after worship today, 10:30-11:15.  Please note that no classes will be held next Sunday, Palm Sunday, and on Easter Sunday, April 16, Easter fun will be held after the Easter breakfast, but no classes that day either.

OUR MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP, Behold, Your King: Meditation on Selected Royal Psalms, continues this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.  Psalm 110 is the selected reading for this worship.  The Youth will be serving a pulled pork sandwich supper before worship, beginning at 5:45 p.m.

PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP:  We will have two worship services next Sunday, Palm Sunday, April 9.  The first service will begin at 8:45 a.m.  The second service will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will include the confirmation of our eleven eighth grade students.  ***Please note: A palm procession will be included in both services, so all children present at each service are asked to meet (8:30 early service and 10:15 late service) in the front hall of school to get their palms.

THERE IS A SIGN-UP SHEET in the narthex for anyone who is interested in learning about what it means to reach out to inactive members of our congregation.  The training focuses primarily on how to go about having conversations with those who have not been attending for one reason or another.  Hope to see you at the training as we continue to support one another in the blessed Gospel of our Lord.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY:  Who are the Mormons?  What do they believe?  How do we talk to them and share the message of Jesus?  Beginning April 23, Pastor Whitmore will be leading a study that will focus on these questions and more.  This study is based on a video series that was put out by the Lutheran Hour.  Everyone is welcome!

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.  All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

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

ALTAR FLOWERS:  If you would like to place Easter lilies/Spring flowers on the altar/in the narthex for Easter, please contact Karen Schlehuser by Monday, April 10.  Lilies may be ordered through Karen or purchased individually.  (Spring flowers purchased on your own.)

GUILD MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.  Baskets for shut-ins will be assembled.  A list of donations needed was emailed to members last week.

BOARD OF ELDERS will meet this Wednesday evening after the midweek Lenten worship (8:00 p.m.)

CONFIRMATION QUESTIONING for our student confirmands will be held next Saturday, April 8, at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and support these young people as they profess their faith.

THIS WEDNESDAY, April 5, organist, Dr. David K. Lamb, will present the Noontime Lenten Recital at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clifty.  Everyone is cordially invited.  Admission is free.

THE MITE BOX is in the narthex to receive LWML mite offerings.  Mite boxes are also available for your home collection.

THE COLUMBUS ZONE LWML SPRING RALLY will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Franklin, on Saturday, April 22. Registration/light breakfast will begin at 9:00 AM. ($5 for registration), with opening devotions at 9:30 a.m.  The program will be a Holy Land Tour by Jon & Sharon Clark from Good Shepherd.  The business meeting and Mediterranean style luncheon will follow.  All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend.

HISTORICAL TIMELINE OF EVENTS RELATIVE TO THE REFORMATION:

1483 – Martin Luther born in Eisleben, November 10; baptized November 11

1484 – Ulrich Zwingli born, January 1

1495 – William Tyndale born in Slymbridge, England

1497 – Philip Melanchthon born, February 16

WCLS is currently sponsoring its annual spring flower basket sale.  Various types/colors of hanging flowers are available for $20 (from Whipker’s Market).  See any WCLS student to order, or orders may be placed through the church/school office.  Orders with payments are due by Monday, April 10.

LUTHERAN CENTRAL SCHOOL, Brownstown, has the following positions available for the 2017-2018 school year:

*Middle school language arts teacher – A job description is available upon request.  Potential candidates must hold or be eligible to apply for a valid Indiana teaching license.  Interested individuals should submit a current resume to the school office located at 415 N. Elm St., Brownstown, IN 47220 as soon as possible.  For additional information, please contact the school office at 812-358-2512.

*School custodian – The tentative start date for this position would be August 1, 2017.  This is a part-time position consisting of 25-30 hours per week.  Job requirements include the daily cleaning of the school, annual waxing of the floors, some light maintenance, and other duties as assigned by the principal or Board of Education.  Interested individuals should submit a current resume to the school office located at 415 N. Elm St., Brownstown, IN  47220 by Monday, April 17.  For additional information, please contact the school office at 812-358-2512.

WHITE CREEK RESALE:  Start sorting and saving items for your table!  Spaces will be available indoors and outdoors (for larger items) to sell yard sale items, hand made goods, home business products, etc.  Business sponsorships will also be available.  Date to be determined.  Contact Katie Otte (812-341-5333) for details or to volunteer. 

March 26 Weekly News

SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE CLASS is held after worship today and next Sunday, 10:30-11:15 (communion Sundays) and 10:15-11:00 on non-communion Sundays.  Come and join in the study of God’s Word!

OUR MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP, Behold, Your King: Meditation on Selected Royal Psalms, continues this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.  Psalm 72 is the selected reading for this worship.  The Youth will be serving supper before worship, beginning at 5:45 p.m.

APRIL-JUNE PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets are available in the narthex.  Large print copies are also available.

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

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting this Tuesday evening, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held next Sunday evening, April 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.  All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

BIBLE STUDY:  Jean Jack will begin a Bible study on “Angels” this Wednesday, March 29, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.  Please contact her at 714-768-5731 or jjack@whitecreek.org if you would like to attend.

BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Thursday, March 30, at 5:30 p.m.

ALTAR FLOWERS:  If you would like to place Easter lilies/Spring flowers on the altar/in the narthex for Easter, please contact Karen Schlehuser as soon as possible.  Lilies may be ordered through Karen or purchased individually.  (Spring flowers purchased on your own.)

PLEASE NOTE that there is no Noontime Lenten Recital this Wednesday.

WHITE CREEK RESALE:  Start sorting and saving items for your table!  Spaces will be available indoors and outdoors (for larger items) to sell yard sale items, hand made goods, home business products, etc.  Business sponsorships will also be available.  Date to be determined.  Contact Katie Otte (812-341-5333) for details or to volunteer. 

TRIVIA NIGHT at Trinity Lutheran High School will be held next Saturday, April 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity gym.  Tickets are $12/person or $72/table of 6 people.  Contact Emily Schultz, Cameo Hildreth, or the Trinity office for tickets.  Come out for an evening of brainy challenges, food, fun, and prizes!

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS will return to the regular schedule this week as school classes resume tomorrow.

March 19 Weekly News

SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE CLASS is held after worship today and next Sunday 10:30-11:15.  On non-communion Sundays, it will be 10:15-11:00.  Come and join in the study of God’s Word!

OUR MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP, Behold, Your King: Meditation on Selected Royal Psalms, continues this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.  Psalm 45 is the selected reading for this worship.  The Lutheran Men’s Chorus will be providing special music.  Please note that no supper will be served before worship this week.

APRIL-JUNE PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets are available in the narthex.  Large print copies are also available.

AS WE CONTINUE to walk together in a common faith, St. John’s Evangelism Committee is looking for those in the congregation who would like to help in our effort to reach those in our congregation who have become inactive in their worship life for one reason or another.  We will be offering a training course to aid in conversing with our brothers and sisters who are not regularly meeting with us for divine worship.  The training will take place the last week of March at a time that is to be decided.  May God bless you as you consider this opportunity for strengthening our life together in Christ. 

BIBLE STUDY:  Jean Jack will begin a Bible study on “Angels” on Wednesday, March 29, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.  Please contact her at 714-768-5731 or jjack@whitecreek.org if you would like to attend.

ALTAR FLOWERS:  If you would like to place Easter lilies/Spring flowers on the altar/in the narthex for Easter, please contact Karen Schlehuser as soon as possible.  Lilies may be ordered through Karen or purchased individually.  (Spring flowers purchased on your own.)

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP will meet this evening at 7 p.m.

SENIOR LEAGUE will meet this evening at 5:30 p.m. at Papa’s Grill at West Hill for supper and will then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

THE CHURCH OFFICE hours will be flexible yet this week due to school spring break.  If you need to come in, please call first to make sure someone is in before you make the trip.

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

LADIES AID MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting this Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m.

THIS WEDNESDAY, March 22, organist, Robin Gratz, will present the Noontime Lenten Recital at First Lutheran Church, 3600 25^th St., Columbus.  Everyone is cordially invited.  Admission is free.

TRIVIA NIGHT at Trinity Lutheran High School will be held on Saturday, April 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity gym.  Tickets are $12/person or $72/table of 6 people.  Contact Emily Schultz, Cameo Hildreth, or the Trinity office for tickets.  Come out for an evening of brainy challenges, food, fun, and prizes!

LAKEVIEW MINISTRIES MEN’S GATHERING:  This retreat                       on March 31-April 2 will feature Pastor Stephen Henderson speaking on the topic “Man of God.”  The focus will be on how difficult it is in our world to live as a man of God and to seek to build up a bridge for generations after us to rise above our culture.   Fishing and archery tag, a hog roast and deep-fry party, and the opportunity to fellowship with other Christian men while watching the Final Four are among the activities offered.  For more info or to register, contact Dave Vandercar at 812-498-4742 or dvandercar@ gmail.com. Brochures are available in the narthex.

RANDY STRAKIS is a beloved teacher, coach, youth director, athletic director, mentor, and friend who wore many hats while serving at St. John’s, Sauers. (He is currently serving in Lafayette.)  The committee responsible for his retirement party would like to assemble a booklet with various memories/stories people have of Randy.  Please send any memories and/or wishes to 4probstfamily@gmail.com by Monday, April 7.  Thank you for helping shower Randy with gratitude for his service!

March 12 Weekly News

OUR MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP, Behold, Your King: Meditation on Selected Royal Psalms, continues this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.  Psalm 20 is the selected reading for this worship.  Please note that no supper will be served before worship this week.

APRIL-JUNE PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets will be available from the ushers after today’s worship.  Large print copies are also available.

AS WE CONTINUE to walk together in a common faith, St. John’s Evangelism Committee is looking for those in the congregation who would like to help in our effort to reach those in our congregation who have become inactive in their worship life for one reason or another.  We will be offering a training course to aid in conversing with our brothers and sisters who are not regularly meeting with us for divine worship.  The training will take place the last week of March at a time that is to be decided.  May God bless you as you consider this opportunity for strengthening our life together in Christ. 

BIBLE STUDY:  Jean Jack will begin a Bible study on “Angels” on Wednesday, March 29, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.  Please contact her at 714-768-5731 or jjack@whitecreek.org if you would like to attend.

SENIOR LEAGUE will meet next Sunday evening, March 19, at 5:30 p.m. at Papa’s Grill at West Hill for supper and will then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

THE CHURCH OFFICE hours will be flexible this week and next due to school spring break.  If you need to come in, please call first to make sure someone is in before you make the trip.

MEMORIALS/GIFTS OF RECOGNITION:  If you would like to honor a loved one by giving a memorial or a gift of recognition for a birthday, anniversary, or other special event, those may be made at the school office in person or by mail.  A card will be sent to the family/individual acknowledging that the gift was sent to White Creek Lutheran School as well as being listed in our school notes and church newsletter.  All memorials/recognition gifts for WCLS will be used for various special projects of the school.

THIS WEDNESDAY, March 15, organist, Elizabeth Clark, will present the Noontime Lenten Recital at North Christian Church, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus.  EverSPRING OPEN HOUSE:  Trinity’s resale shop, The Cougar’s Den at 201 W. 2nd Street in Seymour, will hold its spring open house this Thursday-Saturday, March 16, 17, and 18.  Come and do some shopping for spring!   All sales help support the Trinity Lutheran High School students.  Donations will not be accepted at the shop this week due to preparing for this sale.  Donations will be accepted again after March 20.  Thanks for your support!

DEPOSITS OF $99.00 (church), $1,347.00 (school), and $20.00 (Foundation) have been made on behalf of Thrivent Financial’s Thrivent Choice program by the directed Choice Dollars of Bill Brock, Dale & Bettie Burbrink, Gary Burbrink, Kay Clow, Ron Hoffman, Jane Hoffman, Sharon Kinsey, David & Peggy Loyd, Tony Luenebrink, Mike Mensendiek, Harriett Meyer, Jean Meyer, Wayne & Melanie Meyer, Dorothy Otte, Peggy Powers, and Mark Smith.                                         

“THANKS TO all for the many thoughts, prayers, and cards in regards to my mother’s passing.  I was so blessed to have her as a mother.  It was an incredible journey the last five years she lived with us.  Everything was in God’s hands!” – Peggy & Robert Sims

TRIVIA NIGHT at Trinity Lutheran High School will be held on Saturday, April 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity gym.  Tickets are $12/person or $72/table of 6 people.  Contact Emily Schultz, Cameo Hildreth, or the Trinity office for tickets.  Come out for an evening of brainy challenges, food, fun, and prizes!

LAKEVIEW MINISTRIES MEN’S GATHERING:  This retreat on March 31-April 2 will feature Pastor Stephen Henderson speaking on the topic “Man of God.”  The focus will be on how difficult it is in our world to live as a man of God and to seek to build up a bridge for generations after us to rise above our culture.   Fishing and archery tag, a hog roast and deep-fry party, and the opportunity to fellowship with other Christian men while watching the Final Four are among the activities offered.  For more info or to register, contact Dave Vandercar at 812-498-4742 or dvandercar@ gmail.com. Brochures are available in the narthex.yone is cordially invited.  Admission is free.

March 5 Weekly News

PASTOR WHITMORE will begin an adult instruction class this Tuesday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room for those who have indicated they would like to learn more about our Lutheran doctrine and become communicant members of our congregation and for anyone else in the congregation who would like a review of our doctrine.  If you have not yet signed up, but would like to attend, contact Pastor at 712-303-1256 or pastorwhitmore@whitecreek.org as soon as possible.

 

OUR MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP, Behold, Your King: Meditation on Selected Royal Psalms, continues this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.  Psalm 2 is the selected reading for this worship.  The Guild will be serving ham with various salads and desserts before worship, beginning at 5:45 p.m.

 

HAVE YOU EVER wanted to speak to someone about their church attendance, but couldn’t find the words to say?  Have you ever been concerned about those who are not coming to the Lord’s house and wanted to do something about it?  As we continue to walk together in a common faith, St. John’s Evangelism Committee is looking for those in the congregation who would like to help in our effort to reach those in our congregation who have become inactive in their worship life for one reason or another.  We will be offering a training course to aid in conversing with our brothers and sisters who are not regularly meeting with us for divine worship.  The training will take place the last week of March at a time that is to be decided.  May God bless you as you consider this opportunity for strengthening our life together in Christ. 

 

THE BOARD OF ELDERS will meet after worship this Wednesday evening in the Fellowship Room.

 

PARENTS OF this year’s student confirmands will meet with Pastor and the Elders in the Fellowship Room after this Wednesday evening’s worship.

 

BIBLE STUDY:  Jean Jack will begin a Bible study on “Angels” on Wednesday, March 29, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.  Please contact her at 714-768-5731 or jjack@whitecreek.org if you would like to attend.

 

MEMORIALS/GIFTS OF RECOGNITION:  If you would like to honor a loved one by giving a memorial or a gift of recognition for a birthday, anniversary, or other special event, those may be made at the school office in person or by mail.  A card will be sent to the family/individual acknowledging that the gift was sent to White Creek Lutheran School as well as being listed in our school notes and church newsletter.  All memorials/recognition gifts for WCLS will be used for various special projects of the school.

MANY THANKS TO Cari Hercamp, Jean Voelker, Lloyd & Jean Meyer, Karen Schlehuser, and Lori Hill for the new Lenten banners and the swag and crosses on the balcony rail.

 

VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY CHORALE, one of the top Lutheran choirs in the nation, will perform in concert this Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at St. Paul, Clifty, at 7:00 p.m. There will be a free-will offering collected to help offset the cost of the tour.

 

THIS WEDNESDAY, March 8, organist, Dianne Sprunger will present the Noontime Lenten Recital at First Presbyterian Church, 512 7^th Street, Columbus.  Everyone is cordially invited.  Admission is free.

 

MOPS:  The Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group will meet this Friday, March 10, from 8:45-10:45 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church’s Fellowship Hall.  A panel including Dr. Rosemary Weir, Mrs. Janeen Keinath, and Mrs. Chrissy Heiss will discuss children’s milestones, kindergarten readiness, and preschool.  If you plan to attend, please email mops@zionseymour.org to ensure a place for you and childcare for your little ones if they will be coming with you.

 

REFORMATION 2017: 

Historical Timeline of Events Relative to the Reformation -      

1436 – Johannes Gutenberg invents movable-type printing press

1455 – Gutenberg Bible printed

1463 – Frederick the Wise born, January 17                                                                               

 

LAKEVIEW MINISTRIES MEN’S GATHERING: This retreat                       on March 31-April 2 will feature Pastor Stephen Henderson speaking on the topic “Man of God.”  The focus will be on how difficult it is in our world to live as a man of God and to seek to build up a bridge for generations after us to rise above our culture.   Fishing and archery tag, a hog roast and deep-fry party, and the opportunity to fellowship with other Christian men while watching the Final Four are among the activities offered.  For more info or to register, contact Dave Vandercar at 812-498-4742 or dvandercar@ gmail.com. Brochures are available in the narthex.

 

 A SCHOOL question/suggestion box is available in the church narthex for the use of St. John’s members.

February 26 Weekly News

PASTOR WHITMORE would like to begin an adult instruction class soon for those who would like to learn more about our Lutheran doctrine and become communicant members of our congregation.  Those interested are asked to contact Pastor at 712-303-1256 or pastorwhitmore@whitecreek.org as soon as possible so dates/times can be coordinated.

 

THE SEASONS are quickly changing!  This Wednesday, March 1 is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the penitential season of Lent.  As such, we will be having a service with the imposition of ashes that evening at 7:00 p.m. in place of our normal Wednesday evening service.  In addition, special services will be held every Wednesday in Lent following the theme, Behold, Your King: Meditations on Select Royal Psalms.  We will be following the Order

of Compline, and there will be no communion during these midweek services (we will be having communion every Sunday during March).  Supper will be held before the services on March 8, March 29, and April 5, beginning at 5:45 p.m.  May God bless the changing of the seasons and ever hold His cross before our eyes as we await our King and the kingdom that He has promised us.  To Him alone be glory forever.  Amen.

 

HAVE YOU EVER wanted to speak to someone about their church attendance, but couldn’t find the words to say?  Have you ever been concerned about those who are not coming to the Lord’s house and wanted to do something about it?  As we continue to walk together in a common faith, St. John’s Evangelism Committee is looking for those in the congregation who would like to help in our effort to reach those in our congregation who have become inactive in their worship life for one reason or another.  We will be offering a training course to aid in conversing with our brothers and sisters who are not regularly meeting with us for divine worship.  The training will take place the last week of March at a time that is to be decided.  May God bless you as you consider this opportunity for strengthening our life together in Christ. 

 

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

 

MEETINGS TODAY:

Foundation – after worship; please meet in the front pews

Elders and Ushers – after worship; please meet in the back pews

School Funding Committee, Large Group – 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.  The Focus Group findings will be discussed.

 

“MANY THANKS to all for the prayers and cards given for me as I was hospitalized in Texas.  I so appreciate your many kindnesses!” – Harriett Meyer

 

A SCHOOL question/suggestion box is available in the church narthex for the use of St. John’s members.

February 19 Weekly News

PASTOR WHITMORE would like to begin an adult instruction class soon for those who would like to learn more about our Lutheran doctrine and become communicant members of our congregation.  Those interested are asked to contact Pastor at 712-303-1256 or pastorwhitmore@whitecreek.org as soon as possible so dates/times can be coordinated.

 

THE SEASONS are quickly changing!  March 1 is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the penitential season of Lent.  As such, we will be having a service with the imposition of ashes that evening at 7:00 p.m. in place of our normal Wednesday evening service.  In addition, special services will be held every Wednesday in Lent following the theme, Behold, Your King: Meditations on Select Royal Psalms.  We will be following the Order of Compline, and there will be no communion during these midweek services.  Supper will be held before the services on March 8, March 29, and April 5, beginning at 5:45 p.m.  May God bless the changing of the seasons and ever hold His cross before our eyes as we await our King and the kingdom that He has promised us.  To Him alone be glory forever.  Amen.

 

HAVE YOU EVER wanted to speak to someone about their church attendance, but couldn’t find the words to say?  Have you ever been concerned about those who are not coming to the Lord’s house and wanted to do something about it?  As we continue to walk together in a common faith, St. John’s Evangelism Committee is looking for those in the congregation who would like to help in our effort to reach those in our congregation who have become inactive in their worship life for one reason or another.  We will be offering a training course to aid in conversing with our brothers and sisters who are not regularly meeting with us for divine worship.  The training will take place the last week of March at a time that is to be decided.  May God bless you as you consider this opportunity for strengthening our life together in Christ. 

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS are reminded they 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.  Guests are always welcome!

 

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

 

LADIES AID MEMBERS are reminded of their Bible study and  meeting this Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.  Guests are always welcome!

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

 

MEETINGS NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26:

Foundation – after worship; please meet in the front pews

Elders and Ushers – after worship; please meet in the back pews

School Funding Committee, Large Group – 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.  The Focus Group findings will be discussed.

 

THERE WILL BE a committee meeting for the Ethnic Expo today at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul, Clifty.  All persons who would like to help  promote events in our county related to our 500^th Reformation  anniversary as well as plan and coordinate Germany serving as host country for the Ethnic Expo coming up October 13-14 of this year are invited to attend.

 

WIDOW’S WALK:  No one understands a widow’s loss like other widows and our Lord Jesus.  Widow’s Walk meets on the first Monday of the month at a local restaurant at 1:00 p.m. for lunch, a devotion, and the support we can give each other.  Persons may RSVP to 812-378-2075.

 

MARTIN LUTHER MOVIE:  In celebration of the 500^th anniversary of the Reformation this year, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour, is partnering with the Lutheran churches in the community to host viewing of the new movie, Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World, on Tuesday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Regal 8 Theaters in Seymour.  Tickets may be purchased online only by using the following link:

https://www.tugg.com/events/martin-luther-the-idea-that-changed-the-world-5okt

If ticket sales reach 82, the theater will work on additional viewing of the movie.  If you prefer not to order online, you may go to the Immanuel church office for assistance.  This movie was done in conjunction with LCMS leaders and faculty from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis.  Some of the professors appear in the film.  For more information contact http://www.immanuelseymour.com.

 

REFORMATION 1517-2017:  You ARE saved by works.  You are saved by works.  But not yours.  Jesus did more than die for you.  He lived for you.  Salvation is not merely the forgiveness of sins.  It is the gift of righteousness, received by faith.  This Good News is the focus of the Scriptures.  You do nothing.  God works.  And His works are very good.  Your good works are done in response to salvation.  Justification by grace through faith does not mean good works are bad, but puts them in their proper role.  We live according to God’s will out of thankfulness to His love.

 

ATTENTION: MEN OF GOD:  Come join us for a weekend filled with fellowship, recreation, and faith building at this year’s Men’s Gathering at Lakeview Ministries March 31-April 2.  Rev. Stephen Henderson will speak on the topic, “Man of God.”  Living as a man of God is difficult in our confused and dark world.  Together, we will seek to build up a bridge for generations after us to rise above our culture.  We will also enjoy activities such as fishing and archery tag, a hog roast and deep fry party, and the opportunity to fellowship with other Christian men while watching the Final Four.  For more information, search for Men’s Gathering on Facebook or contact David Vandercar at 812-498-4742 or dvandercar@gmail.com.  Registration form are available in the narthex.

 

THE ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE continues yet today.  A trailer is parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.  Our school’s parent organization, the WCA, sponsors this drive.

 

WCLS COUPON SALE:  White Creek Lutheran School is currently having its annual Whipker’s Market coupon sale.  Coupons ($10) may be ordered from any WCLS student or the school office through Wednesday, March 1.  All proceeds will go toward special school projects.  (The hanging basket flower sale will be held in April.)  Get you coupons for those spring garden projects, summer flowers, or fall produce!