August 26 Weekly News

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet TODAY after worship.

 

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR AND NEWS will be available from the ushers after worship today.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASS will resume the Sunday after Labor Day, September 9.  The Board of Elders, due to numerous requests, have decided to keep our Sunday service at 9 AM, and have Sunday School and Bible Class afterward, at 10:15 AM on a 3-month trial basis, after which time it will be evaluated to see if it should continue.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL will kick off on Sunday, September 9!  With that date closing in, we are still in need of more teachers.  Please give prayerful consideration to helping with this part of our ministry.  Persons may contact superintendent Matt Riley at 605-454-4448 or matt.riley2@gmail,com.

 

GOD'S BLESSINGS TO Liam Michael Hunter, son of Matt & Amanda Hunter, as he was baptized during last Wednesday evening's worship.  Liam's sponsors were his uncles, Chris Hunter and Jason Kinsey.

 

SMORGASBORD SIGN-UP:  Our annual Smorgasbord/Bazaar will be held on Saturday, September 15.  Check the table in the narthex today after worship to sign up to help that day and/or donate items.  This is an opportunity to work alongside your church family and help with this yearly event!

 

DONATIONS NEEDED: Our annual Smorgasbord/Bazaar is nearing and any donations from members are needed.  Whether you sew, cook, knit, crochet, or like to bake or just glue things together, any item that you think others might like to purchase would be very much appreciated.  Items may be brought to school Friday afternoon after 2:00 PM or Saturday morning.  If pick-up is needed, call Sharon Dettmer at 342-4084.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Scott & Brennan Rotert on the birth of their son, CASE KEENAN ROTERT.  Case was born last Tuesday, August 21, weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and measuring 21 inches.  God's blessings to all!

 

"HERB & I want to thank Pastor Cook and our St. John's family for all the prayers and cards received for Herb during his time of surgery and now recuperation.  We certainly appreciate all your kindnesses!" - Herb & Connie Stiltz

 

MANY THANKS TO Michelle Barnett for organizing the purchase and distribution of tickets for last Sunday's Reds/Cubs baseball game.  What an enjoyable day for our church family to spend together!

 

2012 WALK FOR LIFE:  The Pregnancy Care Center will hold its annual Walk For Life on Saturday, September 29 at the East Columbus Christian Church, 3170 Indiana Ave, Columbus.  Registration will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by the walk at 10:30 and lunch at 11:30 AM.  For more information, contact Jean Voelker at 522-8168.

 

LEFT AFTER THE CHURCH PICNIC: Two adult and two kids' lawn chairs.  Check by the outside door by the cafeteria (north side of school).

Mommy & Me Playgroup

Mommy & Me Playgroup

Fridays at 9:30

The location will change each week

Please contact Emily for more information

447-8693 or emilymariecook@gmail.com

August 12 Weekly News

MANY THANKS TO Pastor Brandt for leading our worship today and this coming Wednesday evening.  Pastor & Emily are vacationing this week and will return home Saturday. 

BIBLE STUDY:  Is there a reason why some of us have no desire to grow in our relationship with God in Bible Study?  Does this have anything to say about our spirituality?  This will be a part of our discussion at Pastor Brandt's Bible Study, "The Sacraments," which will begin this Thursday, August 16, at 10:30 AM in the Fellowship Room.  Call Becky in the church office (342-3516) to enroll.

THE WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY will be held on Wednesday afternoons at 3:30 at the parsonage, beginning on September 5.  Emily will be leading discussion of the book, Grace For the Good Girl.  This book may be ordered online or through Emily at 447-8693 or emilymariecook@gmail.com.  Check out the church blog for more information about this book.

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet for supper next Sunday evening, August 19, at 5:30 PM at Bob Evans Restaurant at West Hill and then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

STORAGE SPACE of approximately 20'x20' is going to be needed for the organ being donated by Janeen Blomenberg during its restoration.  If you would have space in a barn, shed, or garage, please contact Pastor Cook. 

LWML MISSION MOMENTS:  154 delegates awarded $120,000 in mission grants at the LWML convention in June.  Lutheran Blind Mission Bible Study received $4,000.  The mission of the Lutheran Blind Mission is to help blind people see Jesus.   They will produce, design and distribute the first ever Audio Bible Study that examines each book of the Bible on CD so that blind and visually impaired individuals may understand and apply God’s word to their lives.  These CD’s will be distributed at no cost through 5 outreach centers in Indiana, including one in Seymour.

DEPOSITS OF $203.00 and $1,393.00 have been made to the church and school accounts, respectively, on behalf of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' Thrivent Choice (R) Program by the directed Choice Dollars of the following:  Gary Burbrink, Robert Burbrink, Dallas & Hazel Kreinhagen, Delbert & Carolyn Peters, Annette Pudue, Kyra Bode, William Brock, Kay Clow, Ernie Dettmer, Ken Dettmer, Ronald Ebenkamp, Greg Hercamp, Richard Hercamp, Janice Hoffman, Max Hoffman, Jane Hoffman, David & Peggy Loyd, Cheryl Mensendiek, Glen Meyer, Harold & Harriett Meyer, Terry Meyer, Wayne Meyer, Ervin & Jane Newkirk, Dorothy Otte, Herman Otte, Ben Peters, Kathy Sanders, Bradley Schlehuser, Karen Schlehuser, Terry Schlehuser, John Schroer, Norman Schroer, Jean Voelker, and Joel Wise.

BRICK ORDERS will be taken anytime from now through Labor Day.  Cost is $100 per brick.  Contact Ernie & Donna Dettmer, Larry & Janice Claycamp, or Lloyd & Jean Meyer.  Bricks will be ordered after Labor Day, with placement sometime in October.

FAMILY FUN-FEST RETREATS:  Looking for some “quality time” with your family?  Try one of Camp Lakeview’s Family Fun-Fest Retreats on August 24-26 or August 31-September 2 (Labor Day weekend)!  Get away with your entire family and end your summer together, making some lasting memories and growing closer to each other and to the Lord.  For more information, download a brochure at www.camplakeview.com or contact the camp office at 812-342-4815 or lakeview@hsonline.net.

Wednesday Afternoon Women's Bible Study

Wednesdays at the Parsonage

Book Club will begin AFTER LABOR DAY

 (I just couldn't handle one more thing in August, could you!?)

Join us on Wednesdays, beginning September 5 at 3:30pm at the parsonage! 

Babysitting will be provided!

(If you have school kids, they are welcome to walk home with mine!)

I am very excited to read and discuss this book with you: 

Grace for the Good Girl

Many of us believe that we are saved by grace--but for too many, that's the last time grace defines our life. Instead of clinging to grace, we strive for good and believe that the Christian life means hard work and a sweet disposition. As good girls, we focus on the things we can handle, our disciplined lives, and our unshakable good moods. When we fail to measure up to our own impossible standards, we hide behind our good girl masks, determined to keep our weakness a secret.

In Grace for the Good Girl, Emily Freeman invites women to let go of the try-hard life and realize that in Christ we are free to receive from him rather than constantly try to achieve for him. With an open hand and a whimsical style, Emily uncovers the truth about the hiding, encouraging women to move from hiding behind girl-made masks and do-good performances to a life hidden with Christ in God.

Read more or order the book here.

Or let me know if you'd like to save on shipping and I can order one for you!

If you would like to attend this group, please contact Emily at emilymariecook@gmail.com or 447-8693

August 5 Weekly News

CHURCH PICNIC:  Everyone is invited to our 3^rd annual church picnic TODAY after worship.  Help will be needed to put up the canopies - head on down to the north side of the school.

BIBLE STUDY:  What are the three different teachings relative to Holy Communion?  Are there some teachings we don't know about?  Why do we observe closed communion?  This should make for some lively discussion at Pastor Brandt's Bible Study, "The Sacraments," which will begin on Thursday, August 16, in the Fellowship Room.  Call Becky in the church office (342-3516) to enroll.

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL will be holding a Dedication Ceremony and Open House for the new building expansion TODAY at 4:00 PM in the Bollinger Athletic Complex.  Installation of Trinity's faculty and staff for the 2012-2013 school year will also take place during the ceremony.  All are welcome to help celebrate this new chapter in Trinity's history!

STORAGE SPACE of approximately 20'x20' is going to be needed for the organ being donated by Janeen Blomenberg during its restoration.  If you would have space in a barn, shed, or garage, please contact Pastor Cook. 

LWML MISSION MOMENTS:  154 delegates awarded $120,000 in mission grants at the LWML convention in June.  SEED Program for Lutherwood received $6,585 – Receiving 104 votes, this grant to the SEED program (Spiritual Engagement, Education and Development) will help Lutheran Child and Family Services provide intensive spiritual care and counsel for the children at Lutherwood Psychiatric Residential Treatment Center and School for troubled youth and Trinity House group home.  Opportunities for spiritual growth and engagement improve the quality of life these children, ages 6-18 years, who are recovering from the effects of abuse, neglect and mental illness.   Most of these children have not heard of the love of Jesus.

BRICK ORDERS will be taken anytime from now through Labor Day.  Cost is $100 per brick.  Contact Ernie & Donna Dettmer, Larry & Janice Claycamp, or Lloyd & Jean Meyer.  Bricks will be ordered after Labor Day, with placement sometime in October.

A T-SHIRT from Kristie's benefit (size L) was found in the ladies restroom last week after worship.  See Shelly Burns if you are missing yours.

FAMILY FUN-FEST RETREATS:  Looking for some “quality time” with your family?  Try one of Camp Lakeview’s Family Fun-Fest Retreats on August 24-26 or August 31-September 2 (Labor Day weekend)!  Get away with your entire family and end your summer together, making some lasting memories and growing closer to each other and to the Lord.  For more information, download a brochure at www.camplakeview.com or contact the camp office at 812-342-4815 or lakeview@hsonline.net.

July 29 Weekly News

PLEASE KEEP our school faculty and staff in your prayers as another school year approaches:  Michelle Barnett - K, Mary Anne Schneider - 1st grade, Kay Clow - 2nd grade, Kim Enzinger - 3rd grade, Lindsay Paluch - 4th grade, Jeffrey Kyler - 5th & 6th grades, Micah Owens - 7th & 8th grades, Whitney Vandercar, Jenn Riley (maternity leave) - Computer and Music, Janice Buss, 6th-8th grades math and principal, Pastor Cook - 7th & 8th grades confirmation, Jane Meyer - teacher aide, Elizabeth Brown - teacher aide, Becky Eckelman - secretary. 

AUGUST CALENDAR AND NEWS will be available from the ushers after today's worship.

CHURCH PICNIC:  Everyone is invited to our 3^rd annual church picnic to be held next Sunday, August 5, after worship.  Wear your play clothes, bring your most comfortable lawn chair, and come out and enjoy lunch and fun activities with your church family!  We would again like to display quilts, antiques, collectibles, St. John's memorabilia, hobbies, tractors, trucks, cars, etc., so gather your things together and bring them!  Any canopies to use for shade would be appreciated!   Items may be brought Saturday morning from 8:00-10:00 AM.  A hot dog/ham sandwich lunch will be served, along with popsicles and pie and ice cream during the afternoon.  Pie donations are needed - please contact Becky if you would be willing to bake a pie (no contest this year - just to be enjoyed!)  Also, lots of fun activities!

BIBLE STUDY:  Why is it so important to baptize babies?  Can an un-baptized baby be saved?  If you are able to come to Pastor Brandt's Bible Study on Thursday, August 16, at 10:30 AM in the Fellowship Room, you may be surprised to hear what some people are thinking.  Call Becky in the church office (342-3516) to enroll.

PARENTS OF OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN are reminded that registration for grades 2-8 for this coming school year will be held this Thursday,  August 2, from 9:00-11:00 AM and 6:30-8:00 PM.  Home visits are being made to all kindergartners, first graders, and families new to our school.

A HOG ROAST/AUCTION will be held THIS AFTERNOON from 2:00-6:00 PM at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds Community Building, with all proceeds going to Derek & Kristie Wessel.  Come out for some good food, fun, and fellowship!

BRICK ORDERS will be taken anytime from now through Labor Day.  Cost is $100 per brick.  Contact Ernie & Donna Dettmer, Larry & Janice Claycamp, or Lloyd & Jean Meyer.  Bricks will be ordered after Labor Day, with placement sometime in October.

"MANY THANKS TO those who remembered me with cards on my 85th birthday.  I so appreciate your thoughtfulness!" - Fazenda Darlage

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL will be holding a Dedication Ceremony and Open House for the new building expansion next Sunday, August 5, at 4:00 PM in the Bollinger Athletic Complex.  Installation of Trinity's faculty and staff for the 2012-2013 school year will also take place during the ceremony.  All are welcome to help celebrate this new chapter in Trinity's history!

LWML MISSION MOMENTS:  154 delegates awarded $120,000 in mission grants at the LWML convention in June.  Concordia Seminary Food Bank and Clothing Co Op, Ft. Wayne received $12,000, and Concordia Seminary Food Bank, St. Louis, MO  received $10,000.   The food bank and the  Food and Clothing Co-op exist to aid students who are studying to become pastors and deaconesses with costs associated with feeding themselves and their families while they are students.

The Food and Clothing Co-op currently supplies 75% to 85% of all families’ food and household needs each month at no cost to the student, relying upon donations from individuals, congregations and organizations. The $12,000 grant will be used to purchase three months of perishable items for the Co-op.   The $10,000 will help finance the operational costs of the Food Bank.

July 22 Weekly News

TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given to the glory of God and in celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Lester & Shirley Enzinger TODAY by their children and grandchildren, Tim & Luanne Bryant, Rex. Kim, Erin and Samantha Enzinger, and Tom, Nancy, and Lance Kitterman.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet TODAY after worship.

AUGUST CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS need to be submitted to Becky by TOMORROW.

LADIES AID MEMBERS are reminded of their workday and meeting this Wednesday, beginning at 9 AM.  Mite boxes will be collected.

HELPERS ARE NEEDED this coming Saturday, July 28,for various cleaning and repair jobs that are needed to be done around the church grounds.  Please bring paintbrushes, paint cups, sandpaper, brooms, and shovels.  Work will begin around 8 AM.

 

CHURCH PICNIC:  Everyone is invited to our 3^rd annual church picnic to be held on Sunday, August 5, after worship.  Bring your most comfortable lawn chair and come out and enjoy lunch and fun activities with your church family!  We would again like to display quilts, antiques, collectibles, St. John's memorabilia, hobbies, tractors, trucks, cars, etc., so gather your things together and bring them out that day!  Any canopies to use for shade would be appreciated!   A hot dog lunch will be served, along with popsicles and pie and ice cream during the afternoon.  Pie donations are needed - please contact Becky if you would be willing to bake a pie (no contest this year - just to be enjoyed!)  Also, lots of fun activities!  Watch the weekly bulletin for more details...

BIBLE STUDY:  Do you know why in the Lutheran Church we have two Sacraments, not seven as in the Roman Catholic Church or none, as in some Protestant Churches?  We shall discuss that as Pastor Brandt starts another Bible Study on Thursday, August 16, in the Fellowship Room, if God be willing.  Call Becky in the church office (342-3516) to enroll.

"THANKS TO my White Creek family for your prayers, cards, calls, visits, and acts of kindness during my surgery and recuperation.  I am truly blessed and appreciate your thoughtfulness." - Clara Claycamp

"MANY THANKS for the prayers, cards, and visits extended to me during my recent surgeries and hospitalization.  Thanks be to God for such caring friends!" - Jane Hoffman

"THANKS FOR the prayers, cards, and words of encouragement given for me as I recuperate from my heart attack.  I appreciate your caring support!" - Tim Hoene

A HOG ROAST/AUCTION will be held next Sunday afternoon, July 29, from 2:00-6:00 PM at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds Community Building, with all proceeds going to Derek & Kristie Wessel.  Dessert donations are being sought.  If you would be able to donate a dessert, please contact Tracey Engelau (812-498-4025), Shelly Burns (812-374-8240), or Jenni Acton (812-343-8988).

LWML MISSION MOMENTS:  154 delegates awarded $120,000 in mission grants at the LWML convention in June.  Worship for Shut-ins received $12,000. The mission of “Worship for Shut-ins” is Sharing Christ’s Love through Ministry and Media. Worship for Shut-ins ministers not only to homebound and infirmed but also to those who may not know Jesus as their Savior.  Many of its viewers are on limited incomes; therefore, it takes outside sources to support this ministry costing $1,760 weekly on ten (10) Indiana television stations and DIRECTV throughout Indiana. The $12,000grant will enable the ministry to continue reaching out to homebound, un-churched, infirmed and incarcerated through the TV ministry of “Worship for Shut-ins”.    “Worship for Shut-ins” may be viewed locally every Sunday morning on channel 40 at 10:00 a.m. or on Directv.