Pray for Carrie Dettmer

Please keep Carrie in your prayers today as she is undergoing an appendectomy. Carrie went to the hospital last night, and they decided to take her appendix out early this morning.

April 29 Weekly News

TODAY’S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Jason & Lindsay Teague to the glory of God and in celebration of their wedding here last evening.

WE REJOICE WITH Matt & Jenn Riley as they bring their son, NATHANAEL EDWARD, to be baptized this morning.  Nathanael’s sponsors are his uncle, Luke Riley, and family friend, Emily Breitbarth.  God’s blessings to you, Nathanael!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL registration forms were passed out during Sunday School last week.  Please complete and return the forms to the church office by next Sunday, May 6.  Forms are available in the office.  Group leaders and group helpers are needed.  Contact Pastor Cook or Becky if you would be interested in helping.

MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH FOUNDATION will meet in the Fellowship Room after worship today.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet TODAY after the worship service.

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

“I’D LIKE TO THANK everyone who sent cards, food, visited, and especially for your prayers during my recent knee replacement surgery.  It is healing very well!” – Sharon Dettmer

A GOLF SCRAMBLE, sponsored by the Youth Group of St. Peter, Waymansville, will be held at the Hickory Hills Golf Course, Brownstown, next Saturday, May 5.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. with tee off at 9 a.m.  Cost is $40/person, which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, food, drink, and a prize for playing.  Please call A.J. Trimpe at 498-0580 or Adam Otte at 498-3056 for more information or if you would like to sponsor a hole for $50.

BASEBALL TICKETS: If you have not yet paid for your tickets for the August 19 Reds/Cubs game, please do so as soon as possible.  Checks may be made payable to our school.  Ticket price totals are available in the office. Tickets will be distributed as soon as they arrive.

April 22 Weekly News

A SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY is being held in the Fellowship Room on Tuesday nights from 7-8:30 PM.  Join us for God’s Word, prayer, fellowship, snacks, and fun!  Discussion topics will vary from week to week.  Babysitting will be available for a small fee ($2/child).  Please contact Whitney Vandercar (812-371-3983) with questions.  No need to enroll – come anytime!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL registration forms were passed out during Sunday School this morning.  Please complete and return the forms to the church office by Sunday, May 6.  Forms are available in the office.  Group leaders and group helpers are needed.  Contact Pastor Cook or Becky if you would be interested in helping.

LADIES AID MEMBERS are reminded of their workday/meeting this Wednesday, April 25, beginning at 9 a.m.  (Bible study and meeting begin at 11 a.m.)

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet next Sunday, April 29, after the worship service.

DEPOSITS OF $365.00 and $605.00 have been made to our church and school accounts, respectively, on behalf of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ Thrivent Choice ® program.  Those who directed their choice dollars to the church include: Mildred Behrman, Lloyd & Jean Meyer, Delbert & Carolyn Peters, and Brian & Annette Purdue. 

Those members directing choice dollars to our school include: Ken & Kyra Bode, Greg Burbrink, Phil Burbrink, Jan Buss, Kay Clow, Jack Dunn, Ronald Ebenkamp, Peggy Loyd, Keith & Amy Mensendiek, David & Cheryl Mensendiek, Michael Mensendiek, Glen Meyer, Greg Meyer, Wayne & Melanie Meyer, Dorothy Otte, Herman & Marie Otte, Ben Peters, Kathy Sanders, Brad Schlehuser, Joan Schlehuser, Karen Schlehuser, Terry Schlehuser, Don Schroer, Herb Stiltz, Louis Voelker, and Joel Wise.

A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP that will encourage each of us to practice Godly money management is being offered by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Columbus, next Saturday, April 28, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Emphasis will be put on the basic principles of generous living, building savings, ditching debt, and spending smart.  Registration is due by 2 p.m. TODAY.  Persons may register online at www.stpeters-online.org.  (PayPal is accepted.)  Cost is $15/person or $25/couple.

“DEAR WHITE CREEK FAMILY, Greetings from the Mile High City.  I have been blessed with the opportunity to proclaim the Gospel at Denver’s Lutheran High School over the past four years.  This spring I will be running in the annual LutheRun.  This is a 5K race that benefits the school’s tuition assistance fund.  Would you prayerfully consider supporting the LutheRun by sponsoring me?  Any amount is welcome.  If you are unable to support Lutheran High financially, please consider supporting us with your prayers.  May God continue to bless the White Creek family!” – Paul Blomenberg (Class of 1999).  (To sponsor Paul, donations may be made online at www.championevents.donordrive.com/event/LHS12   Donations may also be mailed to Lutheran High School, 11249 N. Newlin Gulch Blvd., Parker, CO 80134.)

A GOLF SCRAMBLE, sponsored by the Youth Group of St. Peter, Waymansville, will be held at the Hickory Hills Golf Course, Brownstown, on Saturday, May 5.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. with tee off at 9 a.m.  Cost is $40/person, which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, food, drink, and a prize for playing.  Please call A.J. Trimpe at 498-0580 or Adam Otte at 498-3056 for more information or if you would like to sponsor a hole for $50.

BASEBALL TICKETS: If you have not yet paid for your tickets for the August 19 Reds/Cubs game, please do so as soon as possible.  Checks may be made payable to our school.  Ticket price totals are available in the office. Tickets will be distributed as soon as they arrive.

SUNDAY Night Book Club

Looking for a little more balance in your life?

Having trouble discerning when to commit, and when to draw the line?

(Are we even allowed to ask that question, or is it too selfish?)

Join Emily Cook to discuss
Boundaries by Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend

Sundays at 8:15pm at the Fellowship Hall

All are welcome!

Contact me to register by April 23

emilymariecook@gmail.com

447-8693

I would like to make books available by our first meeting on Sunday April 29

Books will be $11
(I will order them together to save on shipping. Please let me know if you prefer to buy/borrow a book for yourself instead!)

Boundaries

Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: Physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us and under what circumstances -- Mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions -- Emotional boundaries help us to deal with our own emotions and disengage from the harmful, manipulative emotions of others -- Spiritual boundaries help us to distinguish God's will from our own and give us renewed awe for our Creator -- Often, Christians focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget their own limits and limitations. When confronted with their lack of boundaries, they ask: 

- Can I set limits and still be a loving person? 
- What are legitimate boundaries? 
- What if someone is upset or hurt by my boundaries? 
- How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money? 
- Aren't boundaries selfish? 
- Why do I feel guilty or afraid when I consider setting boundaries? 

Read the full description of the book here.

Updates from Kristie

Great news today: Kristie has a match!  Her sister Jeanne!  Praise the Lord!



Please read her full update at the site below,  and sign up with caringbridge to get all news from Kristie right away!!

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Visit online Find my site at www.caringbridge.org/visit/kristiejo. Site Password: mycancerjournal

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CaringBridge is a free, nonprofit web service that connects people experiencing a significant health challenge to their family and friends, making each health journey easier.

Sincerely, Kristie

April 15 Weekly News

TODAY’S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given in loving memory of Alan Schlehuser on what would have been his 23^rd birthday this coming Wednesday, April 18, by Terry, Ruth, and Betsy Schlehuser.

WE REJOICE WITH Darren & Laura Otte as they bring their daughter, CHARLOTTE OPAL, to be baptized this morning. Charlotte’s sponsors are her aunt and uncle, Mazie & Hayden Caudill. God’s blessings to you, Charlotte!

HOLY COMMUNION will be celebrated next Sunday.

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held TODAY in the Fellowship Room immediately after the worship service. All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will gather THIS EVENING at 5:30 PM at Bob Evans, West Hill, for supper and then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and fellowship.

PASTOR COOK will begin another adult instruction class this Wednesday, April 18, after the worship service. Interested persons (or if you know of someone interested) should contact Pastor or Becky as soon as possible so sufficient materials are available.

A SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY will be held in the Fellowship Room on Tuesday nights from 7-8:30 PM. Join us for God’s Word, prayer, fellowship, snacks, and fun! Discussion topics will vary from week to week. Babysitting will be available for a small fee ($2/child). Please contact Whitney Vandercar (812-371-3983) with questions. No need to enroll – come anytime!

A MEMORIAL SERVICE for Alan Ryan Schlehuser will be held this coming Saturday, April 21, at 6:30 PM here at St. John’s. The wrought-iron fencing will also be dedicated at this time. Everyone is invited to join the Schlehuser family for this time of remembrance.

MANY THANKS TO Karen Schlehuser and her family for their time and dedication in beautifying our altar and narthex for Easter. Your talents are certainly appreciated! (Persons are asked to please remove any flowers TODAY.)

THANKS TO those who contributed to the Easter devotional booklets for the Sunday School children.

THANKS TO Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for the matching funds provided for the two quilts donated by our Ladies Aid, Jean Meyer, and Sandy and Anne Franke to the Trinity Auction and also to our school’s scholarship supper, both held in February.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY HOME is seeking donations for its quarterly “Dining Room Bonus Buck Sale” this Friday, April 20. Baked goods, candy, toiletries, knick-knacks, jewelry, clothing, etc., or anything you would like to donate would be appreciated. Please bring donations to the Activity Room any time between now and the morning of the sale. Thanks!

FLOWER SALE: Our school is currently holding its spring flower sale. Hanging flower baskets in a variety of types and colors are available for $19 as well as $10 gift cards. All products are from Whipker’s Market. Order forms are available in the narthex or persons may contact Becky in the church office by this Wednesday, April 18, to place an order. All proceeds will go to our students’ field trip fund.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for our Vacation Bible School to be held May 29-30-31 for children 3 years through 5^th grade. Registration will begin next Sunday, April 22.

BASEBALL TICKETS: Ticket price totals for those who ordered tickets for the August 19 Reds/Cubs game are now available in the office – please pay for your tickets as soon as possible, as they have been ordered through the school’s charge card. Tickets will be distributed as soon as they arrive.

Opportunity to help Kristie Wessel

We reflect on the gift of Jesus during this Easter Season, we remember who we are in Him:

We are "those who have been brought from death to life,"by the grace of God alone.  

New Life at White Creek

As we await the fulfillment of His promises, we suffer together here in this life, and look for ways to love and serve each other by His strength.

More from Romans 6:

Present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness. (Romans 6:13)

This verse came to mind as I heard Jeanne speak at church on Sunday.  What an opportunity we have, right now, to help Kristie Wessel through her battle with cancer.

She needs our prayers, our support, and our bodily help. 

Please, prayerfully consider the following opportunities:

Fish fry/silent auction 

Friday April 13^th from 4-8 at Hope Moravian Church. 

Might you be a match for Kristie or someone else in need? 

To get on the donor list, you must be between the ages of 18-60.  

All it takes is a simple cheek swab!

(Please also visit marrow.org for full details.)
*** If you are unable to attend the Fish Fry, you can still sign up ONLINE! Visit the website for details- it is quick and easy and you just might safe a life!)

SEE ALSO "We can give blood with our prayers" at Weak and Loved

Background (By Jeanne Lienhoop)

 Some of you might have heard of John Romine. He was a friend of mine in high school and at Purdue, and he was also the brother-in-law of Jared Rutan. He also fought a very aggressive form of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In the summer of 2008, he was told he needed a stem cell transplant. The most likely match for most people is one of their siblings, though this is never guaranteed. Neither of John’s sisters were a match, and he had no choice but to wait. While waiting, he and his family put out a plea for people to join the national marrow donor program in the hopes that someone new to the list might be a match for him. Eventually, they did find a match. But it was too late. His cancer had spread and he passed away in December 2008.  He made his family promise to continue doing marrow drives in the hopes that one of these days, no one will have to wait until it’s too late.

Fast forward to the month of March 2012.  Kristie went to the doctor and found out that her Hodgkin’s lymphoma had spread; the next treatment option would most likely be a donor stem cell transplant. I remember talking to Kristie after she found this out. She said she broke down crying in the doctor’s office thinking back to that day in 2008 when she joined the marrow donor program in the hopes of being a match for John. She said she never thought that SHE might be the one to need a donor.  Kristie did not personally know John; she knew of the Romine’s story only thru me. And even though she didn’t know them, she joined the marrow donor program back in 2008 out of pure kindness and generosity. Because she wanted to help someone else get a second chance on life. 

Now, we’re asking you all to give someone that 2^nd chance; and even if it’s not Kristie, then someone else in similar shoes.  As our family’s situation clearly shows, you never know when it might be you or someone you love that’s relying on the kindness and generosity of another person.