April 8 Weekly News

A SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING will be held Sunday, April 22, after church to extend a call to teacher(s) for the coming school year.

All are encouraged to attend.

BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet tomorrow (Monday) at 5:30 p.m.

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

GUILD MEMBERS will be meeting this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.  Guests are always welcome!

ELDERS will meet this Wednesday after worship.

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ITEMS need to be given to Becky by this Thursday.

SENIOR LEAGUE will meet next Sunday, April 15, at 5:00 p.m. at IHOP restaurant at West Hill.  They will then return to the Fellowship Room for socializing.

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

MANY THANKS TO Karen Schlehuser for once again beautifying our altar and narthex for Easter.  Your faithfulness and creativity are truly appreciated, Karen! 

PERSONS are asked to please remove their altar/narthex flowers after today's worship.

PLEASE NOTE today’s insert invitation to Mrs. Buss’s retirement celebration to be held on Sunday, May 6.  The planning committee is asking our church and school families to bring a salad or vegetable side dish to share for the luncheon.  Meat, dessert, drinks, and table service will be provided.  If you have any pictures you would like to share in a slideshow that will be presented that day, please drop them off in the church office or email them to wvandercar@whitecreek.org.  Memories and best wishes for Mrs. Buss may be posted to the special Facebook page set up for this occasion.

WHITE CREEK LUTHERAN SCHOOL is currently sponsoring a spring hanging flower basket sale.  A variety of flowers are available - $20/basket.  Please see any WCLS student or contact the church office by tomorrow to place an order.  Baskets will be available for pick-up Friday, May 11, which is Mother’s Day weekend.  All proceeds go toward special school projects.

CRAFT NIGHT to work on projects for our fall bazaar will be hosted this Thursday evening, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. by Cathy Bontrager at her home.  All projects and ideas are welcome!

THE TLHS Variety Show will be performed in the TLHS gymnasium on Friday, April 20, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $5/person and can be purchased at the door.  Variety Show directors are Michelle Bauman and Leah Schneider.  Funny skits, songs, handbells, performances by the TLHS ban, choir, and guitar classes, and much more will be included to provide laughter and entertainment throughout the night.  Bring the entire family and don’t miss this chance to see the Trinity students perform!

ORGAN CONCERT:  Dr. Craig Cramer, Professor of Organ/University Organist at the University of Notre Dame, will present an organ concert on Friday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul, Clifty.  Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

A FEW DISHES from the Kreinhagen funeral lunch are on the table in the Fellowship Room.  Please pick up today.

FREE FOR THE TAKING:  A 5-drawer metal filing cabinet.  First come, first serve.  If interested, see one of the elders.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:     John 20:19          

“Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” The peace we have in Jesus is what makes a life of good works possible.  Since we know that it is Jesus who saved us, and not our works, we are now free to do good works not out of self-interest, but for the right reasons: out of thanksgiving toward God and love for our neighbors.

T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

April 1 Weekly News

*Please note that NO WORSHIP will be held this Wednesday, April 4.

BIBLE STUDY: Jean Jack will begin an eight week Bible study/book discussion this Wednesday, April 4, at 5:00 p.m., based on the book, Loving Isaac.  Books are available in our church office ($11.50).   Those who would like to attend are asked to please pick up a book and read the first three chapters for this Wednesday’s discussion.  Questions??  Contact Jean at 714-768-5731.

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held next Sunday, April 8, at 7:00 p.m.  All confirmed members of our congregation, eighteen years and older, are encouraged to attend.

A SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING will be held Sunday, April 22, after church to extend a call to teacher(s) for the coming school year.  All are encouraged to attend.

  

GUILD MEMBERS, please note that you will be meeting Tuesday, April 10, at 7:00 p.m.  Guests are always welcome!

EASTER LILIES/SPRING FLOWERS/PALMS have been given in loving memory of the following:

*Ben & Mabel Burbrink by Bob & Karen Burbrink & Family

*Bernice Bode by Ken & Kyra Bode & Family

*Chet & Edna Bode by Ken & Kyra Bode & Family

*Dale Burbrink, Franklin & Frances Burbrink, Orville & Edna Bode, Steve & Glenn Bode, by Bettie Burbrink & Family

*Alan Schlehuser and Henry Roettger by Terry, Ruth, and Betsy

  Schlehuser

*Jim Schlehuser,  Alan Schlehuser, Bob & Erna Schlehuser, and

  Russell & Margaret Foster by Karen Schlehuser  (palms)

*Jay Lemmon by Cindy, Kayla, Kylie Lemmon

*Ed & Alma Dettmer by Paul & Gloria Dettmer, Ken & Sharon

  Dettmer, and Jim & Sherry Dettmer

*Kristie Wessel by Janice Acree and Jenni Acton

*Alan Schlehuser and James Ross by Josh, Lindsay, and Brogan Hendricks

*James Ross by Mark & Kim Ross & Family and Mike & Kathy Ross & Family

*Nancy, Paul, and Leon Ferguson by Steve & Jackie Shroyer

*Ed Jack, Kellie and Julie Jack, and Omer & Hilda Dettmer by Jean Jack & Family

*Robert & Olga Behrman and Jasper & Helen Musillami by Mike & Ruth Musillami

*Don Linnemeier, Pastor O.W. & Mrs. Linnemeier, Bob & Erna Schlehuser, and Alan Schlehuser by Leon & Joan Schlehuser

*In celebration of the birth of our granddaughter/niece, Reagan Smith, by Jason, Lori, Elizabeth, Kade Hill (spring flower)

Persons are asked to please remove their flowers after next Sunday's worship.

“A BIG THANKS to everyone for making my 90^th birthday party a happy one.  A special thanks for 90 cards and 15 strung on a rope that were printed and colored by the White Creek School children.  Bless them!” – Harriett Meyer

FREE FOR THE TAKING:  A 5-drawer metal filing cabinet.  First come, first serve.  If interested, see one of the elders.

March 25 Weekly News

TODAY’S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by the confirmands in praise and thanksgiving to God as they renew their baptismal vows through confirmation on this special day.

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP:  Maundy Thursday worship with Holy Communion will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Good Friday worship will also be held at 7:00 p.m.  Next Sunday, our Easter Sunrise worship with Holy Communion will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by the Easter breakfast and Easter fun activities for the children, and the Celebration Worship with Holy Communion at 10:00 a.m.

***Please note that NO WORSHIP will be held this Wednesday.***

EASTER LILIES may be ordered from Karen Schlehuser (812-342-6140) or persons may purchase their own lilies or spring flowers.  Please contact Karen by TODAY so adequate set-up can be prepared for the flowers.

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotion books for April-June are available in the narthex.  Large print copies are also available.

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

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m.  All council members are urged to attend.

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

BIBLE STUDY: Jean Jack will begin an eight week Bible study/book discussion on Wednesday, April 4, at 5:00 p.m., based on the book, Loving Isaac.  Contact Jean at 714-768-5731 or Becky in the church office to enroll.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Becca Garrison and Michael Sturgill on the birth of their son, EASTON JAMES LEE STURGILL, on Saturday, March 17.  Easton arrived weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and measuring 21 ins.  Mother and baby are doing fine.  God’s blessings to them!

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:     Zechariah 9:9          

“Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” No king ever rode to war like this.  But no king had ever come to wage battle by dying.  In His Passion, our Lord Jesus gives everything He has and is; He does this to bring us from death to life and to make us His own people.      

T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

March 18 Weekly News

THE SINGING SAINTS CHOIR from St. Paul Lutheran High School, Concordia, Missouri, will be presenting an evening of sacred Christian music here at St. John’s at our last midweek Lenten service this Wednesday, March 21, at 7:00 p.m.

WE WILL WELCOME the Singing Saints choir at a pitch-in before worship this Wednesday.  The supper will begin at 5:00 p.m. to give the choir time to eat and prepare for the service.  Meat, drinks and table service will be provided.  Members are encouraged to come and bring a salad, vegetable or dessert.  A sign-up sheet is in the narthex.  Please sign up TODAY to let the committee know you are coming (so they have an approximate count) and what you plan to bring.  Come and enjoy a good meal and take the opportunity to visit with the students and their chaperones!

NEXT SUNDAY, March 25, is Palm Sunday.  Our worship will include confirmation of our five eighth grade students.  Please note that we will have only our 9:00 a.m. worship.  No Sunday School or Bible Study next Sunday.

QUESTIONING for our confirmation students will be held next Saturday, March 24, at 10:00 a.m.  Everyone is invited as these students are examined in preparation for their confirmation.

LILIES for our altar this Easter may be ordered from Karen Schlehuser (812-342-6140) or persons may purchase their own lilies or spring flowers.  Please contact Karen by next Sunday so adequate set-up can be prepared for the flowers.

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotion books for April-June will be available from the ushers after worship today.  Large print copies are also available.

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

BIBLE STUDY: Jean Jack will begin an eight week Bible study/book discussion on Wednesday, April 4, at 5:00 p.m., based on the book, Loving Isaac.  Contact Jean at 714-768-5731 or Becky in the church office to enroll.

THE SENIOR LEAGUE will meet this evening at 5:00 p.m. at Papa’s Grill, West Hill, for supper and will then return to the Fellowship Room for socializing.

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

“THANKS for the many kindnesses shown to us at the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Dale Burbrink.  We so appreciate the prayers, Pastor Whitmore’s comforting words, the visits at the funeral home, the flowers, and the delicious luncheon after the funeral.  We are blessed to have so many caring friends!” – Dale’s Family

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:  White Creek Lutheran School is in the process of calling/hiring two new teachers for the 2018-2019 school year.  The positions include (1) a general fifth grade teacher covering most subjects, and (2) an individual who is able to teach upper level math, including algebra and pre-algebra with the possibility of other middle school subjects.  Any interested individuals should submit their resumes to the school office by this Friday, March 23.

REQUESTS FROM TLHS CALL COMMITTEE:  Trinity Lutheran High School’s principal, Ben Stellwagen, has accepted a call to serve at Concordia University Nebraska in Seward, Nebraska.  As a result, a call committee has been formed and is seeking potential candidates for the school’s next principal.  Please contact Larry Haak at larry.haak@pax-domini.org or 812-565-9050 with the names of those you believe may be suitable for the position.  The call committee also asks for prayers of guidance and wisdom as they conduct their search.

CLARITY PREGNANCY SERVICES will be offering Ministry Orientation on Monday, April 2, 6-9 p.m. at Memorial Baptist Church, Columbus, and Volunteer Training in Seymour at The Point this Wednesday March 21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and in Columbus at Memorial Baptist Church on Monday and Tuesday, April 9 and 10, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  For general information about the benefits of volunteering, please talk to Janeen Blomenberg.  To register for ministry Orientation or Ministry Orientation and Volunteer Training, contact Angie Burton at angie.burton@claritycares.org or complete the onlione registration form at http://claritycares.org/volunteer-training-registration.  One person can make a difference!  Male or female, young or old, there are ways for you to be involved with Clarity.

THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS will be flexible yet this week   during the school spring break.  Please call before you come to make sure someone is in the office.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:       Mark 10:45          

“For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Jesus gives everything He has: He gives Himself.  That self-giving is the model for our giving in all aspects of our lives.  In our family, in our church, and in the world at large, Jesus calls us to follow His example in self-giving.  We can only do this if we are connected to His self-giving in faith.

T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

March 11 Weekly News

MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP continues this week at 7:00 p.m., following the fourth tenet, Christ Alone.  May God bless you as we continue through this penitential season of Lent.  Please note that NO supper will be served before the service this week.

THE SINGING SAINTS CHOIR from St. Paul Lutheran High School, Concordia, Missouri, will be presenting an evening of sacred Christian music here at St. John’s at our last midweek Lenten service on Wednesday, March 21, at 7:00 p.m.

WE WILL WELCOME the Singing Saints choir at a pitch-in before worship on March 21.  The supper will begin at 5:00 p.m. to give the choir time to eat and prepare for the service.  Meat, drinks and table service will be provided.  Members are encouraged to come and bring a salad, vegetable or dessert.  A sign-up sheet is in the narthex.  Please sign up to let the committee know you are coming (so they have an approximate count) and what you plan to bring.  Come and enjoy a good meal and take the opportunity to visit with the students and their chaperones!

THE STAFF OF the Indiana District meets for prayer and Bible study on Monday mornings.  At this time they pray for the congregations and schools of the district.  This week our congregation will be in their prayers.  Continue to remember them in your prayers as they carry out the work of the Kingdom.

AT LAST SUNDAY’S SPECIAL MEETING, the voters voted to extend a call to Mrs. Whitney Vandercar to serve as principal.  The Board of Education was also given approval to call a replacement teacher for Mrs. Vandercar and an additional teacher to meet our needs for next school year.  Please keep Mrs. Vandercar, the call committee, and our congregation in your prayers as we move forward in our ministry here at White Creek. 

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:  White Creek Lutheran School is in the process of calling/hiring two new teachers for the 2018-2019 school year.  The positions include (1) a general fifth grade teacher covering most subjects, and (2) an individual who is able to teach upper level math, including algebra and pre-algebra with the possibility of other middle school subjects.  Any interested individuals should submit their resumes to the school office by March 23.

LILIES for our altar this Easter may be ordered from Karen Schlehuser (812-342-6140) or persons may purchase their own lilies or spring flowers.  Please contact Karen by Sunday, March 25, so adequate set-up can be prepared for the flowers.

THE BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP will meet this Tuesday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m.

THE SENIOR LEAGUE will meet next Sunday, March 18, at 5:00 p.m. at Papa’s Grill, West Hill, for supper and will then return to the Fellowship Room for socializing.

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

BIBLE STUDY: Jean Jack will begin an eight week Bible study/book discussion on Wednesday, April 4, at 5:00 p.m., based on the book, Loving Isaac.  Contact Jean at 714-768-5731 or Becky in the church office to enroll.

CLARITY PREGNANCY SERVICES will be offering Ministry Orientation on Monday, April 2, 6-9 p.m. at Memorial Baptist Church, Columbus, and Volunteer Training in Seymour at The Point on Wednesday March 14 and 21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and in Columbus at Memorial Baptist Church on Monday and Tuesday, April 9 and 10, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  For general information about the benefits of volunteering, please talk to Janeen Blomenberg.  To register for ministry Orientation or Ministry Orientation and Volunteer Training, contact Angie Burton at angie.burton@claritycares.org or complete the online registration form at http://claritycares.org/volunteer-training-registration.  One person can make a difference!  Male or female, young or old, there are ways for you to be involved with Clarity.

THE GRANDVIEW UNIVERSITY CHOIR will be presenting a concert this evening at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul, Borchers.  Everyone is invited.  A free-will offering will be received.

DEPOSITS OF $164.00 (church), $1,321.00 (Foundation), and $6,243.00 (school) have been made on behalf of Thrivent Financial’s Thrivent Choice program.  A listing of those directing their choice dollars is posted on the bulletin board in the front hall of school.

THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS will be flexible this week and next during the school spring break.  Please call before you come to make sure someone is in the office.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:       Eph. 2:10           

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Even the good we do in this world is a gift from God, prepared beforehand for us to do.  And this too is a gift!  For isn’t doing good also a good thing for the one who does it?  So from first to last, from the Lord’s free salvation given to us to the good works He’s prepared for us to walk in, it is all a gift of God’s grace.   T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

March 4 Weekly News

MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP continues this week at 7:00 p.m., following the third tenet, Scripture Alone.  May God bless you as we continue through this penitential season of Lent.  The Youth will be serving fried chicken before worship, beginning at 5:45 p.m.

A SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING will be held today after church for the purpose of extending a call to a principal and assessing our teacher needs for our school.  All members are urged to attend. 

BOARD OF ELDERS will meet this Wednesday after worship.

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

HOST FAMILIES are needed to provide a night’s rest and next morning breakfast for the “Singing Saints” choir and its chaperones on Wednesday, March 21 (our last midweek Lenten service).  Please sign up after church today if you would be able to provide accommodations for one or more choir members and/or chaperones.

LENTEN ORGAN RECITAL: Daniel Mau, organist at St. Paul, Clifty, will be presenting an organ recital this Wednesday, March 7, at 12:00 noon.  Everyone is invited.

THE TRINITY RESALE SHOP in Seymour (Cougar’s Den) will be having a sale March 5-10.  Most items will be half price.  A special  $5.00 bag sale will be held March 9-10.  The store will be closed March 12, 13, and 14 to put out spring items.  Please note that no donations will be taken during March 12-17.

THE GRANDVIEW UNIVERSITY CHOIR will be presenting a concert next Sunday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul, Borchers.  Everyone is invited.  A free-will offering will be received.

MANY THANKS TO those who donated bath towels for the hygiene kits that were put together for the Orphan Grain Train.  A total of 96 kits were assembled at our recent Winter Olympics at White Creek Lutheran School!

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:       John 2:16          

“And he told those who sold the pigeons, ‘Take these things away; do not make my Father’s house a house of trade.’” The Lord’s House is not a place to sell, but a place to receive and a place to give.  It’s not a place for our schemes and plans.  Instead the Church is a place for the Lord’s gracious giving and our faithful sacrifices in response.

T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

February 25 Weekly News

MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP continues this week at 7:00 p.m., following the second tenet, Faith Alone.  May God bless you as we continue through this penitential season of Lent.  The Youth will be serving pulled pork barbecue sandwiches before worship, beginning at 5:45 p.m.

RETURN FROM EXILE: A LENTEN JOURNEY daily devotions are available in the narthex.  Please help yourself.

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

CHURCH FOUNDATION will meet after worship today.  Please meet in the front church pews.

A SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING will be held next Sunday after church for the purpose of extending a call to a principal and assessing our teacher needs for our school.  All members are urged to attend. 

HOST FAMILIES are needed to provide a night’s rest and next morning breakfast for the “Singing Saints” choir and its chaperones from Saint Paul Lutheran High School, Concordia, MO, after they present an evening of sacred Christian music here at St. John’s on Wednesday, March 21 (our last midweek Lenten service).  Please sign up after church today if you would be able to provide accommodations for one or more choir members and/or chaperones.

LADIES AID will meet this Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.  Mite boxes will be collected.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Jared & Amy Rutan on the birth of their daughter, ADA KATHRYN.  Ada arrived weighing 7 lbs. 7ozs. and measuring 20 ins.  God’s blessings to them!

COPIES OF The Smalcald Articles and the Power and Primacy of the Pope books are available in the narthex.  Please help yourself.

MANY THANKS TO those who supported the aluminum can drive last weekend.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:       Mark 8:32          

“And he said this plainly.  And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.” Anytime we sin we are acting like Peter: thinking we know better than the Lord.  But as Jesus says, such acts stem from Satan.  So let us repent: let us trust our Lord Jesus and follow Him.  For certainly He has earned our trust with His gracious sacrifice for us.

T BLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T