December 10 Weekly News

MOST HIGHLY FAVORED LADY: MEDITATIONS OF THE FAITH OF MARY, MOTHER OF OUR LORD

As Advent continues, we remember Mary and study what Scripture says concerning her and her faith.  May God bless you during this penitential season of preparation, and may He strengthen your faith.  Our second midweek Advent worship will be held this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and will include singing by the Men’s Chorus.  The Guild will be serving casseroles, salads, and desserts before worship, beginning at 5:45 p.m.

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets for January-March, 2018, will be available from the ushers after today’s worship.  Large print copies are also available.

THE YOUTH are reminded that they will be leaving after Sunday School today to help with the NTN Christmas Party.  All help is appreciated!

CHOIR PRACTICE for our special Service of Song planned for December 24 at 9:00 a.m. will be held before the midweek Advent service this Wednesday and December 20 at 5:00 p.m. in church.  Questions???  Please contact Lori Hill at 812-350-1474.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS:  If you would like to put poinsettias on the altar/in the narthex, please contact Karen Schlehuser (812-342-6140) by next Sunday, December 17.  Persons may order through Karen or purchase on their own (please let Karen know so proper set-up can be prepared).

CHRISTMAS TREAT monetary donations may be given to the elder or ushers on duty or Joanie Otte by next Sunday, December 17.

CHRISTMAS CARD DELIVERY will again be done by our youth for 25 cents per card – local delivery only, please.  A box is in the narthex for card drop-off – delivery will be made next Sunday, December 17.

EVERYONE INVITED:  As we get ready to celebrate the birth of our Lord, everyone is invited to an open house at the parsonage next Sunday, December 17 between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.  No need to bring anything – there will be plenty of cookies and snacks – just come and enjoy some time of fellowship with one another.  Hope to see you there! - In Christ, the Whitmore Family

BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

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

BIDS FOR SCHOOL CUSTODIAN need to be submitted to the church office before the 5:30 p.m. meeting of the Board of Education this Thursday, December 14.  Dates for cleaning run from June 1 – May 31.

POSITION AVAILABLE:  The school board at St John’s White Creek Lutheran School is accepting applications for the position of Principal.  The position is full-time and will involve working with students from grades K-8. The position requires the candidate to have a Master’s Degree and Administrative Licensing. The individual may have teaching duties in addition to administration responsibilities. We are seeking someone caring and diligent about the Christian education of our children, so a Lutheran background and Synodical training is preferred.  Please send your resume to the school office by January 11, 2018.

A CHRISTMAS CONCERT will be presented by the Second Presbyterian Church Beecher Singers & Orchestra at St. Paul, Clifty, next Sunday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m.  A harp recital will begin at 6:40 p.m.  Admission is free – everyone is invited.

NOMINATIONS FOR 2018 CHURCH OFFICES:  The following slate of nominations was approved at last Sunday’s Voters’ Meeting:

Chairman: Brian Schultz  (unopposed)

Gen. Fund Treas: Brian Purdue  (unopposed)

Elder: Greg Hercamp, Terry Schlehuser

Syn. Treas: Karen Burbrink, Chris Newkirk

Third Trustee: Kevin Kidd, Matthew Meyer

Bd. of Ed: (elect 1 man, 1 woman)

                 Bill Finke, Janeen Blomenberg,

                 Scott Hildreth, Angie Schultz

Bd. of Evang: (elect 2)

                 Brett Barnett, Mary Anne Schneider  (unopposed)

Bd. of Stew: Logan Fowler  (unopposed)

Dist. Conv. Del: Louis Voelker  (unopposed)

Ushers: (elect 3)  (unopposed)

             Brian Claycamp, Trevor Peters, Adam Schlehuser

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:    1 Cor. 1:7              

“…so that you are not lacking any spiritual gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ.”  The Lord sees to it that we do not lack any gift – He has given us every spiritual blessing in Christ as well as every earthly need.  He is the Provider.  And we can trust Him to always provide for us in every way. T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

December 3 Weekly News

MOST HIGHLY FAVORED LADY: MEDITATIONS OF THE FAITH OF MARY, MOTHER OF OUR LORD

As we look to the blessed virgin named Mary who bore the Son of God in her womb, what do we know about her?  As we enter the season of Advent, we will turn our focus to Mary and what Scripture says concerning her and her faith.  We will look at the visitation of the angel Gabriel, Mary’s visit with Elizabeth, and Mary’s song-known as the Magnificat-which is found in Luke 1.  May God bless you as we head into this penitential season of preparation, and may He strengthen your faith.  Our first midweek Advent worship will be held this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.  The youth will be serving chili and baked potatoes before worship, beginning at 5:45 p.m.

THE DECEMBER VOTERS’ MEETING will be held after Sunday School today.  Approving the 2018 slate of nominations for church offices will be among the business at hand.  All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM DRAWINGS:  Children’s artwork will again be featured in this year’s Christmas Eve bulletin.  Submit your black/white drawing on an 8½ x 11 sheet of plain white paper (drawn with black ink is best).  Preschoolers will draw something in their Sunday School class.  Please turn in to Jessica Morphew by TODAY.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING:  Meet here at church today at 3:00 p.m. if you would like to go Christmas caroling to our shut-ins.  Then come back to the fellowship room and enjoy soup and cookies and good fellowship!

THE ELDERS will meet this Wednesday after worship (8:00 p.m.).

CHOIR PRACTICE for our special Service of Song planned for December 24 at 9:00 a.m. will be held before the midweek Advent services on December 6, 13, and 20 at 5:00 p.m. in church.  Questions???  Please contact Lori Hill at 812-350-1474.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS:  If you would like to put poinsettias on the altar/in the narthex, please contact Karen Schlehuser (812-342-6140) by Sunday, December 17.  Persons may order through Karen or purchase on their own (please let Karen know so proper set-up can be prepared).

CHRISTMAS TREAT monetary donations may be given to the elder or ushers on duty or Joanie Otte by Sunday, December 17.

CHRISTMAS CARD DELIVERY will again be done by our youth for 25 cents per card – local delivery only, please.  A box is in the narthex for card drop-off.

  

EVERYONE INVITED:  As we get ready to celebrate the birth of our Lord, everyone is invited to an open house at the parsonage on December 17 between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.  No need to bring anything – there will be plenty of cookies and snacks – just come and enjoy some time of fellowship with one another.  Hope to see you there!

In Christ, the Whitmore Family

POSITION AVAILABLE:  The school board at St John’s White Creek Lutheran School is accepting applications for the position of Principal.  The position is full-time and will involve working with students from grades K-8. The position requires the candidate to have a Master’s Degree and Administrative Licensing. The individual may have teaching duties in addition to administration responsibilities. We are seeking someone caring and diligent about the Christian education of our children, so a Lutheran background and Synodical training is preferred.  Please send your resume to the school office by January 11, 2018.

BIDS FOR SCHOOL CUSTODIAN need to be submitted to the church office before the 5:30 p.m. meeting of the Board of Education on Thursday, December 14.  Dates for cleaning run from June 1 – May 31.

HISTORICAL TIMELINE OF EVENTS RELATIVE TO THE REFORMATION:

1520-Leo X issues papal bull Exsurge Domine, giving Luther sixty days to recant or be excommunicated June 15.

·         Luther burns the papal bull and a copy of Canon Law, December 10

1521-Luther excommunicated by papal bull Decet Romanum Pontificem, January 3

·         Luther appears before Diet of Worms and refuses to recant, April 17-18

·         Charles V issues Edict of Worms, declaring Luther a public outlaw and criminal and making it illegal to have Luther’s books, May 25.

·         Frederick the Wise hides Luther at the Wartburg Castle for eleven months.

·         Luther translates the New Testament into German, December – March, 1522

·         Philip Melanchthon publishes the first Lutheran dogmatic text, Loci Theologici

·         Anabaptist Thomas Munzer begins preaching against infant baptism.

SCRIP GIFT CARDS:  If you give gift cards for Christmas, you can order them through Scrip - convenient for you and helps earn funds for our school!   Check with Becky before this Thursday, December 7, for a Scrip order form.

HATS, SCARVES, MITTENS, AND GLOVES are being collected for the Eastside Community Center in Columbus.  All donations may be put either in the box in the narthex or the front hall of school by Friday, December 8.

TICKETS for Trinity’s donation drawing, Tickets for Textbooks, need to be purchased from our Trinity representatives, Sue Voelker or Tom Schroer, before this Friday, December 8.

BLOOD DRIVE:  Trinity Lutheran High School, this Thursday, December 7, 2:00-6:00 p.m., sponsored by Trinity junior, Riley Bartells as his Eagle Scout project.  Please consider giving to this life-saving effort!

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:    1 Cor. 1:9              

“God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”  The faithfulness of God is our great comfort.  He has made promises to us and He will keep them.  He is kind and loving toward us and will not break faith with us.  This gives us the confidence to step out in faith, to leave fear behind.  So when it comes to following the Lord’s commandments for our daily lives: we know His will is best for us because our God is faithful.

                          T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

November 26 Weekly News

MANY THANKS TO Pastor Ben Lorenz for leading our worship today.  Pastor Whitmore will be back for this Wednesday evening’s 7:00 p.m. worship.

MOST HIGHLY FAVORED LADY: MEDITATIONS OF THE FAITH OF MARY, MOTHER OF OUR LORD

As we look to the blessed virgin named Mary who bore the Son of God in her womb, what do we know about her?  As we enter the season of Advent next Sunday, we will turn our focus to Mary and what Scripture says concerning her and her faith.  We will look at the visitation of the angel Gabriel, Mary’s visit with Elizabeth, and Mary’s song-known as the Magnificat-which is found in Luke 1.  May God bless you as we head into this penitential season of preparation, and may He strengthen your faith.

  

TIME AND TALENT SURVEY:  If you did not receive a Time and Talent Survey yet, please ask an usher or the elder for one.  Please take a minute to complete the Survey and hand it to the usher as you leave today.  We would like a completed Survey from each confirmed member of our congregation.

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

CHILDRENS’ CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM DRAWINGS:  Children’s artwork will again be featured in this year’s Christmas Eve bulletin.  Submit your black/white drawing on an 8½ x 11 sheet of plain white paper (drawn with black ink is best).  Preschoolers will draw something in their Sunday School class.  Please turn in to Jessica Morphew by next Sunday, December 3.

CHOIR PRACTICE for our special Songs and Readings service planned for December 24 at 9:00 a.m. will be held December 6, 13, and 20 at 5:00 p.m. in church.  Questions???  Please contact Lori Hill at 812-350-1474.

LADIES AID will be meeting for their holiday luncheon this Thursday, November 30, at 11:30 a.m. at Stahl’s Restaurant in Brownstown.  Please respond to Jean Voelker (812-216-1489) by TODAY.

POSITION AVAILABLE:  The school board at St John’s White Creek Lutheran School is accepting applications for the position of Principal.  The position is full-time and will involve working with students from grades K-8. The position requires the candidate to have a Master’s Degree and Administrative Licensing. The individual may have teaching duties in addition to administration responsibilities. We are seeking someone caring and diligent about the Christian education of our children, so a Lutheran background and Synodical training is preferred.  Please send your resume to the school office by January 11, 2018.

BIDS FOR SCHOOL CUSTODIAN need to be submitted to the church office before the 5:30 p.m. meeting of the Board of Education on Thursday, December 14.  Dates for cleaning run from June 1 – May 31.

OUR SCHOOL STUDENTS are currently selling butter braids and cheesecakes.  If you would like to place an order for these delicious items, please see any student or check with Becky in the office.  All orders are due by this Friday, December 1.

SCRIP GIFT CARDS:  If you give gift cards for Christmas, you can order them through Scrip - convenient for you and helps earn funds for our school!   Check with Becky before Thursday, December 7, for a Scrip order form. 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL is sponsoring a donation drawing, Tickets for Textbooks.  For every $20 donated, a ticket will be placed in a drawing for one of three items – a 2018 Ranger Polaris XP 900 EPS, a Tikka T3K Hunter .308 caliber rifle, or an LG 55” Ultra HD 4K Smart HDTV.  Donate $100 and get 6 tickets (buy 5, get 1 free).  See our Trinity representatives, Sue Voelker or Tom Schroer, to make your donation or check at any of Trinity’s upcoming sporting events.  The drawing will be held at the home boys’ basketball game on Friday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m.

A CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE will be held at the Trinity Resale Shop in Seymour this Thursday-Saturday, November 30-December 2.  Hours are 9 a.m.-5p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.  Come out and shop and enjoy delicious refreshments!

BLOOD DRIVE:  Trinity Lutheran High School, Thursday, December 7, 2:00-6:00 p.m., sponsored by Trinity junior, Riley Bartells as his Eagle Scout project.  Please consider giving to this life-saving effort!

  

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:    Matt. 25:44              

“Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick in prison and did not minister to you?”  With this parable, Jesus once again emphasizes that our good works come from who we are, not the other way around.  Sheep do sheep works, and goats do goat works.  So first things first: if we want to live more faithfully, let us come to Jesus, receive His gifts, and ask Him to increase our faith!

                          T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

November 19 Weekly News

THE POPE…. The Word conjures up many different thoughts.  Some say he’s the bishop of Rome and nowhere else.  Others say that he is the true earthly head of the Christian Church.  Still others say that he is the antichrist.  What do we with one voice believe and confess about the office of Pope?  Come to Bible study today when we will begin looking into what our confessions say about this office. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL grades 1-8 will begin practice for the Christmas program in church today.  Preschool – Kindergarten will meet in the kindergarten room to practice their songs.

TIME AND TALENT SURVEY:  If you did not receive a Time and Talent Survey yet, please ask an usher or the elder for one.  Please take a minute to complete the Survey and hand it to the usher as you leave today.  We would like a completed Survey from each confirmed member of our congregation.

OUR THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP with Holy Communion will be held this Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m.  In thanksgiving to God for our many blessings, we will be gathering non-perishable food items for the local food pantry.  Donations may be left in the narthex beginning today through Thanksgiving Eve.

CHILDRENS’ CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM DRAWINGS:  Children’s artwork will again be featured in this year’s Christmas Eve bulletin.  Submit your black/white drawing on an 8½ x 11 sheet of plain white paper (drawn with black ink is best).  Preschoolers will draw something in their Sunday School class.  Please turn in to Jessica Morphew by Sunday, December 3.

CHOIR PRACTICE for our special Songs and Readings service planned for December 24 at 9:00 a.m. will be held December 6, 13, and 20 at 5:00 p.m. in church.  Questions???  Please contact Lori Hill at 812-350-1474.

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 socializing.

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

PASTOR WHITMORE & FAMILY will be visiting family over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  Pastor Ben Lorenz will be leading us in worship next Sunday.  Pastor Whitmore will be back for the November 29 Wednesday evening worship.

LADIES AID will be meeting for their holiday luncheon on Thursday, November 30, at 11:30 a.m. at Stahl’s Restaurant in Brownstown.  Please respond to Jean Voelker (812-216-1489) by November 26.

THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS will be flexible this week, due to Thanksgiving break.  Please call before you come!

POSITION AVAILABLE:  The school board at St John’s White Creek Lutheran School is accepting applications for the position of Principal.  The position is full-time and will involve working with students from grades K-8. The position requires the candidate to have a Master’s Degree and Administrative Licensing. The individual may have teaching duties in addition to administration responsibilities. We are seeking someone caring and diligent about the Christian education of our children, so a Lutheran background and Synodical training is preferred.  Please send your resume to the school office by January 11, 2018.

OPEN POSITION:  Trinity Lutheran High School is taking applications for a varsity volleyball head coach.  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to the Trinity office by December 1.  Contact AD Aaron Rudzinski or Principal Ben Stellwagen for more information at 812-524-8547.

THE WINTER WONDERLAND Arts & Crafts Festival will be held at Trinity Lutheran High School next Saturday, November 25, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL is sponsoring a donation drawing, Tickets for Textbooks.  For every $20 donated, a ticket will be placed in a drawing for one of three items – a 2018 Ranger Polaris XP 900 EPS, a Tikka T3K Hunter .308 caliber rifle, or an LG 55” Ultra HD 4K Smart HDTV.  Donate $100 and get 6 tickets (buy 5, get 1 free).  See our Trinity representatives, Sue Voelker or Tom Schroer, to make your donation or check at any of Trinity’s upcoming sporting events.  The drawing will be held at the home boys’ basketball game on Friday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:    Matt. 25:30              

“And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness.”  Why did the worthless servant act the way he did?  Because of what he believed about the Master.  He didn’t trust or love the Master – and so his actions did not demonstrate love and trust, but rather hate and mistrust.  It’s the same with us, but in reverse: since we know our Lord God to be faithful and kind, we desire to serve Him and render faithful service with what He has given us.  T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

November 12 Weekly News

THE POPE…. The Word conjures up many different thoughts.  Some say he’s the bishop of Rome and nowhere else.  Others say that he is the true earthly head of the Christian Church.  Still others say that he is the antichrist.  What do we with one voice believe and confess about the office of Pope?  As we meet for Bible study next Sunday, we will begin looking into what our confessions say about this office.  Hope to see you there!  In Christ, Pastor Whitmore. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL grades 1-8 will begin practice for the Christmas program in church next Sunday.  Preschool – Kindergarten will meet in the kindergarten room to practice their songs.

TIME AND TALENT SURVEY:  If you did not receive a Time and Talent Survey last Sunday/Wednesday, please ask an usher or the elder for one.  Please take a minute to complete the Survey and hand it to the usher when you leave today.  We would like a completed Survey from each confirmed member of our congregation.

THE LUTHERAN WITNESS:  Persons who would like to order/renew their subscription to The Lutheran Witness may contact Becky in the church office.  Cost for the year subscription is $19.  Checks may be made payable to our church.  Order deadline is TODAY.

CHILDRENS’ CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM DRAWINGS:  Children’s artwork will again be featured in this year’s Christmas Eve bulletin.  Submit your black/white drawing on an 8½ x 11 sheet of plain white paper (drawn with black ink is best).  Preschoolers will draw something in their Sunday School class.  Please turn in to Jessica Morphew by Sunday, December 3.

A SERVICE OF CAROLS AND READINGS will be held at our 9:00 a.m. worship on December 24.  If you would like to participate in a special choir for this service, please contact Lori Hill at 812-350-1474 as soon as possible.

THE STEWARDSHIP BOARD will meet this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

GUILD MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

DECEMBER CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS need to be given to Becky by this Thursday.

SENIOR LEAGUE will meet next Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. at Bob Evans Restaurant for supper and will then return to the fellowship room for socializing.

YOUTH will meet next Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m.

FOOD GATHERING: In thanksgiving to God for our many blessings, we will be gathering non-perishable food items again this year for the local food pantry.  Donations may be left in the narthex beginning next Sunday through Thanksgiving Eve.

THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE is requesting that if you are interested in serving in an office and have not received a nomination letter, please contact Bryan Schroer (812-343-5352.  The following offices are up for re-election this year:

            Chairman                                 Board of Evangelism

            General Fund Treasurer          Board of Stewardship

            Elder                                       Dist. Convention Delegate

            Synodical Treasurer                Usher

            Third Trustee                           Trinity Board

            Board of Education               

BUILDING FUND UPDATE: The balance of our “Arise and Build” school expansion loan as of last Sunday was $13,513.00.  Envelopes for any remaining pledges/contributions are available in the narthex.

POSITION AVAILABLE:  The school board at St John’s White Creek Lutheran School is accepting applications for the position of Principal.  The position is full-time and will involve working with students from grades K-8. The position requires the candidate to have a Master’s Degree and Administrative Licensing. The individual may have teaching duties in addition to administration responsibilities. We are seeking someone caring and diligent about the Christian education of our children, so a Lutheran background and Synodical training is preferred.  Please send your resume to the school office by January 11, 2018.

LADIES AID will be meeting for their holiday luncheon on Thursday, November 30, at 11:30 a.m. at Stahl’s Restaurant in Brownstown.  Please respond to Jean Voelker (812-216-1489) by November 26.

DEPOSITS OF $50 (church), $313 (school) and $35 (Foundation) have been made on behalf of Thrivent Financial’s Thrivent Choice program by the directed Choice Dollars of Ken & Kyra Bode, Duane Eckelman, Keith & Amy Mensendiek, Tom Schroer, Kristin Simons, and Dr. Timothy & Lindsey Von Fange.

THE ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN netted $7,680.74 at the Ethnic Expo.  This organization is very thankful for your church for providing volunteers to work the food booth, the cultural booth, and build the float for the parade.  These funds are very helpful for shipping relief items to Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico.

EMANUEL, DUDLEYTOWN, will host its Harvest Festival this evening from 3:30-7:00 p.m.  A free-will offering will be received and carry-outs available.  Crafts and baked goods will also be featured.

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL is sponsoring a donation drawing, Tickets for Textbooks.  For every $20 donated, a ticket will be placed in a drawing for one of three items – a 2018 Ranger Polaris XP 900 EPS, a Tikka T3K Hunter .308 caliber rifle, or an LG 55” Ultra HD 4K Smart HDTV.  Donate $100 and get 6 tickets (buy 5, get 1 free).  See our Trinity representatives, Sue Voelker or Tom Schroer, to make your donation or check at any of Trinity’s upcoming sporting events.  The drawing will be held at the home boys’ basketball game on Friday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:    Matt. 25:4              

“…but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps.”  Why did they take flasks of oil with them?  Because they listened to the Bridegroom’s words and believed them.  Our actions always start with and flow from our beliefs.  What do your actions in the realm of stewardship say about what you believe?

T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

November 5 Weekly News

WE REJOICE WITH Tyler & Beth Meyer as they bring their daughter, KATHRYN NICOLE, and Pastor & Jennifer Whitmore as they bring their son, JACOB BENJAMIN, to Holy Baptism this morning.  Kathryn’s sponsors are her uncles and aunts, Matt & Caleh Koeberlein, and Ed & Colleen Koeberlein, and Jacob’s sponsors are family friend, Mary Anne Schneider, and cousin, Hannah Gallup.  God’s blessings to all of them!

ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY: We pause today to remember all those who have gone to their heavenly home, especially those during this past year:  Cheryl Heckman, Bettie Noblitt, Betty McCrory, Bill Thompson, and Tim Brandt.  Please note the memorial display today in the narthex.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE STUDY will not meet next Sunday, November 12. Instead, we will give thanks for our many blessings and enjoy pie and fellowship with each other after worship!  Please see Lloyd Meyer in the narthex today to sign up to bring a pie!   

SUNDAY SCHOOL will begin practice for the Christmas program today.  If your child(ren) cannot attend Sunday School that day, but would like to participate in the program, please call Jessica Morphew (812-343-9110) or email her at sundayschool@whitecreek.org.

PIE SUNDAY:  Pie sheets and Christian Growth Cards are still available in the narthex. If you already have a Christian Growth Card, please bring it back next Sunday to be put into a sealed envelope. Next year these cards will be given back to each family so they can see how they did with the goals that they set.

EVERY CONFIRMED MEMBER should have received a Time and Talent Survey upon entering church today.  (If you didn’t receive one, let the Elder know.)  Please take a minute to complete the Survey and return it to the usher when you leave today.  We would like a completed Survey from each confirmed member of our congregation.

THE POPE…. The Word conjures up many different thoughts.  Some say he’s the bishop of Rome and nowhere else.  Others say that he is the true earthly head of the Christian Church.  Still others say that he is the antichrist.  What do we with one voice believe and confess about the office of Pope?  As we meet for Bible study beginning November 19, we will begin looking into what our confessions say about this office.  Hope to see you there!  In Christ, Pastor Whitmore. 

THE LUTHERAN WITNESS:  Persons who would like to order/renew their subscription to The Lutheran Witness may contact Becky in the church office.  Cost for the year subscription is $19.  Checks may be made payable to our church.  Order deadline is next Sunday, November 12.

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

THE CHURCH COUNCIL AND STEWARDSHIP BOARD will meet this Thursday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m.  Pastor Phil Krupski from the LCMS Foundation will be presenting information regarding the possibility of setting up a foundation for our school through the LCMS Foundation.  You are urged to please attend.

BUILDING FUND UPDATE: As of October 31, the balance of our “Arise and Build” school expansion loan was $16,228.60.  Envelopes for any remaining pledges/contributions are available in the narthex.

WCLS 18^TH ANNUAL BASKET BINGO NIGHT will be held this Friday, November 10, in our gym.  Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with Bingo starting at 6:30 p.m.  Tickets are still available from any WCLS student or through our school office - $20/person for 20 games.

MANY THANKS to everyone who made every aspect of our celebration of the 500^th Anniversary of the Reformation a resounding success!  A special thank-you to Thrivent for the financial support and to Lester Otte and Pork Producers for providing the pork burgers.

THANK YOU for your support of the Orphan Grain Train Backpack Project.  As part of our Reformation Celebration, the kids filled 50 backpacks that will be shipped overseas, complete with special cards they made themselves.  The kids were excited to help others who do not have what we tend to take for granted!

A BIG THANK-YOU to the Foundation for the funding for our new copier and for helping with the expense of our new wireless network system – two much-needed great improvements!

VETERANS’ DAY PROGRAM: Trinity Lutheran High School is hosting is Annual Veterans’ Day Program this Friday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m. with a light reception following.  This year will include a special recognition of local veterans and those who serve in the Indiana National Guard.  If you are an Indiana veteran and would like to be included in the program’s slideshow presentation, please send a scanned photo along with your name, rank, military branch, and years of service to veteransday@trinitycougars.org.  The public is invited – thank you for helping us recognize those who have served our country.  Please call the Trinity office (812-524-8547 with any questions.

GERMAN HERITAGE EVENT:  Guest speaker, Ken Selking, will give two presentations about Pastor Wyneken next Sunday, November 12, at St. Paul, Clifty.  Wyneken was a Lutheran pastor in Germany who came to America in 1838 to serve people on the frontier (Indiana).  There will be a church service at 8:00 a.m., followed by a coffee hour and the presentation beginning at 9:30 a.m.  The second service will begin at 10:45 a.m., followed by the Girl Scout Chili Cook-off/Lunch at 12:00.  A second presentation will begin at 1:00 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to come for all or part of the day.

ST. JOHN’S, SAUERS, Annual Turkey & Ham Supper and Ladies Aid Bazaar will be held this evening, 4:00-7:00 p.m.  A free-will offering will be received, and carry-outs will be available.

EMANUEL, DUDLEYTOWN, will host its Harvest Festival next Sunday, November 12, from 3:30-7:00 p.m.  A free-will offering will be received and carry-outs available.  A bazaar offering crafts and baked goods will also be featured.

“LEGACY OF FAITH” is the theme for the 13^th Annual Lakeview Dinner Auction, which will be held on Saturday, November 18, at the Primo Banquet Hall & Conference Center in Indianapolis.  Tickets are $50/person or a table of 8 for $400.  Contact the camp office at 812-342-4815 to get information on how to get half price tickets!  All proceeds benefit God’s work being done at Lakeview Ministries.  For more information, call the camp office or email office@lakeviewministries.com.

HISTORICAL TIMELINE OF EVENTS RELATIVE TO THE REFORMATION:

1518 – Philip Melanchthon comes to Wittenberg University

·         Heidelberg Disputation, April

·         Process against Luther begins in Rome

·         Luther appears before Cardinal Cajetan in Augsburg, Oct.-Nov.

·         Luther appeals to General Council, refuses to recant

·         Frederick the Wise refuses to surrender Luther, December

1519 – Ulrich Zwingli begins preaching on the New Testament

·         Charles V elected Holy Roman Emperor, June 28

·         Leipzig Debate between Luther and Eck, July

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL is sponsoring a donation drawing, Tickets for Textbooks.  For every $20 donated, a ticket will be placed in a drawing for one of three items – a 2018 Ranger Polaris XP 900 EPS, a Tikka T3K Hunter .308 caliber rifle, or an LG 55” Ultra HD 4K Smart HDTV.  Donate $100 and get 6 tickets (buy 5, get 1 free).  See our Trinity representatives, Sue Voelker or Tom Schroer, to make your donation or check at any of Trinity’s upcoming sporting events.  The drawing will be held at the home boys’ basketball game on Friday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m.

ITEMS MAY BE BROUGHT yet today to the Aluminum Can Drive.  The trailer is parked on the south side of church.  Our school’s WCA sponsors this project.  Many thanks for supporting this effort!

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:    Matt. 5:7              

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”  This is one of many Bible passages that remind us that we reap what we sow.  Likewise, what God puts into us (His own love, mercy, kindness, and generosity) – flows back out of us.  For it all starts with His self-giving!

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