Upcoming Bible Study

Join us for Women's Bible study!

Starting Wednesday Feb 1 at 3:30pm at the parsonage.
Please let me know if you would like me to order you a copy of the new book!  A digital copy is available if you prefer.

I need your name by January 19 if you would like me to order you a book!

 This book is designed to educate readers on one's vocation and what that means in terms of living out our life in our various and overlapping vocational arenas - family, professional, community, and congregational.  Throughout the book, what the true meaning of "success" is for a Christian is examined to help the reader discover and live out the life that God uniquely created for them.

The Calling: Live a Life of Significance

*Identify and avoid common mistakes
*Establish eight strategies for living a life of significance
*Set and attain goals
*Diminish your ego to enhance your ability to serve
*Lead a life of simplicity
*Care for yourself so that you are able to care for others

Dr. Kurt Senske serves as Chief Executive Officer of Lutheran Social Services of the South (LSS), as Chair of the Board of Directors of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and on the Board of Directors of Lutheran Services in America. He holds a law degree from the University of Illinois College of Law, a BS in Business Administration from Valparaiso University, a master's degree in International Relations from Schiller International University in Paris, France, and a PhD in Government from the University of Texas at Austin.

Ruby Lang's Visitation and Funeral

Ruby's visitation is at Barkes, Weaver, and Glick on Hwy. 46 on Sunday from 1-5pm. The funeral will be on Monday at 11am at St. John's. Please continue to pray for the family.

January 1 Weekly News

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional books for January – March are available in the narthex. Large print books are also available.

SEVERAL 2012 OFFERING ENVELOPES are still on the bench in the narthex. If you have not yet picked yours up, please do so TODAY.

PERSONS WHO placed poinsettias on the altar/in the narthex are asked to please take them home TODAY. Names are in the pots.

JANUARY CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS are available in the narthex if you have not yet gotten one.

JUST A REMINDER that the Sunday School children will have their Christmas celebration during the Sunday School hour next Sunday, January 8.

THE ANNUAL VOTERS’ MEETING will be held next Sunday, January 8, at 1:30 PM in the Fellowship Room. All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet in the Fellowship Room this Wednesday evening after the worship service. Attendance is very important.

REMINDER TO OUR WCLS STUDENTS AND PARENTS: School will resume this Tuesday. There will be NO bussing, since BCSC students do not return to classes until Wednesday.

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ITEMS need to be given to Becky by Tuesday. (The church office will be closed tomorrow.)

GUILD MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting next Sunday after the Voters’ Meeting (approx. 3:30 PM). Baptismal banners will be assembled, and plans will be made to serve Lenten suppers.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Matthew & April May on the birth of their son, HUNTER LEE, December 21. Hunter arrived weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and measuring 20 ins. Everyone is doing fine. God’s blessings to them!

A BIG THANKS from the faculty and staff to the congregation for the generous Christmas gifts. Your support is truly a blessing to our ministry here.

MANY THANKS TO all who contributed to the children’s Christmas candy treats and to the following who helped assemble them: Delbert & Carolyn Peters, Delbert Kinsey, Tammy Claycamp, Janice Claycamp, Cheryl Mensendiek, and Clara Claycamp. Special thanks to David & Tammy Claycamp and Appleworks for the apples, and a big thanks to Clara Claycamp for organizing and gathering all the treats!

THANKS TO Karen Schlehuser for her tireless efforts in beautifying our altar and narthex for the Christmas holidays. We appreciate you, Karen!

*Update* prayers for Ruby

Ruby Lang went home to be with her Lord and Savior last evening at about 9 o'clock. Funeral plans are still being made. Please continue to uphold the family in your prayers.

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Please pray for Ruby Lang and her family.

Ruby is not expected to make it through the night.

Precious Lord, take my hand,

Lead me on, let me stand

I am tired, I am weak, I am worn

Through the storm, through the night

Lead me on to the Light

Take my hand, 

Precious Lord,

lead me home...

December 25 Weekly News

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional books for January – March are available in the narthex. Large print books are also available.

2012 OFFERING ENVELOPES are available on the bench in the narthex. If you have not yet picked yours up, please do so TODAY.

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

BULLETIN ITEMS for next Sunday need to be given to Becky by Tuesday this week. The church office will be closed this Friday, December 30, and the next Monday, January 2.

JUST A REMINDER that there will be NO Sunday School or Bible Class next week, January 1. The Sunday School children will have their Christmas celebration when classes resume on Sunday, January 8.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the Annual Voters’ Meeting to be held on Sunday, January 8, at 1:30 PM in the Fellowship Room.

“THANK-YOU to everyone who offered prayers and sent cards on behalf of my dad. He was very appreciative of all the support!” – Pastor Cook

“MANY THANKS for the donations to Phil’s Friends. I was able to meet my goal with the many donations. I appreciate all of your support!” – Zach Morey

FINANCIAL UPDATE: Approximately $20,000.00 is needed by year’s end. It would be greatly appreciated if all general fund offerings for 2011 would be given by December 31. (This will help the financial secretary and general fund treasurer close out their books for the year in a timely manner.)

POINSETTIAS: Poinsettias have been given in loving memory of the following:

Jasper Musillami and Robert & Olga Behrman

by Mike & Ruth Musillami

Chet & Edna Bode by Ken Bode & Family

Bernice Bode by Ken Bode & Family

Alan Schlehuser by Lindsay Ross & Jason Teague

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

Ben & Mabel Burbrink by Bob & Karen Burbrink & Family

Carol Thompson by Bill Thompson & Family

Glen Behrman by Mildred Behrman & Family

Ed & Alma Dettmer by Paul & Gloria Dettmer,

Ken & Sharon Dettmer, and Jim & Sherrie Dettmer

Alan Schlehuser – In loving memory of our Grandson by Grandma & Grandpa Schlehuser

Don Linnemeier, Rev. & Mrs. O.W. Linnemeier, and Bob

& Erna Schlehuser by Leon & Joan Schlehuser

Henry Roettger by Terry, Ruth, and Betsy Schlehuser

In loving memory of Alan Ryan Schlehuser – His first perfect Christmas in heaven by Terry, Ruth, and Betsy Schlehuser

Herbert Meyer by Mariagnes Meyer

Kristina Whipker by Elmer Whipker

Kristina Whipker by Brian, Trina, Kyler and Halie Brumley

Joey Hayes, Frank Burbrink, and John Romine by Mark,

Elly, and Josey Rutan

Persons are asked to please remove poinsettias after next Sunday’s service. Names are inside each pot.

Praise the Lord, Kristie Wessel gets to come home to her family for Christmas!

Her white counts are up, which means the time of major infection risk has mostly passed. They are watching her other counts and encouraging her to take it easy.

She called it "her own little Christmas miracle," and is unspeakably happy to be able to hold her children again. Praise God!

Please continue to keep her in your prayers!

More Prayers for Kristie

The good news is that Kristie's counts are coming up! However, she still needs our prayers today because the line that they give her the medicine through is infected and needs to come out. Please pray that the line will come out smoothly and that they will be able to get the infection under control.