December 16 Weekly News

OUR THIRD ADVENT midweek worship will continue with the theme:  “I AM: God in the Flesh-Feared, Hated, Adored,” focusing, this week, on Adored, as we look in John’s Gospel and hear Jesus claiming the words I AM for Himself.  Join us Wednesday night at 7:00pm. The Junior High Youth will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, green beans, and dessert before worship, beginning at 5:45pm.

ATTENTION, K-8^TH GRADE STUDENTS who are participating in the Christmas Eve Program:  Practice is being held today and next Sunday during the Sunday School hour, so attendance is very important.  Also, an extra practice will be held next Sunday, December 23.  Students will take a short break after the first practice and have a pizza lunch, followed by another practice in costume.  Everything should be finished by 1:00pm.

A SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING will be held after worship next Sunday, December 23, for the re-election of the male position for our Board of Education for 2019.

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets for January-March will be available from the ushers after worship today.  Regular, digest, and large print are available.

2019 OFFERING ENVELOPES are available today in the narthex.  Please pick up yours and the boxes of any family and friends you could deliver.  Thank you!

CHRISTMAS CANDY TREATS:  Monetary donations for the children’s Christmas candy treats may be given to the elder/usher on duty or to Joanie Otte by TODAY.

JANUARY CALENDAR/NEWS ITEMS need to be given to Becky by this Thursday, December 20.

“AS WE PREPARE to celebrate the birth of our King, you are all invited to a Christmas Party at the Parsonage next Sunday, December 23, from 2:00-5:00pm.  No need to bring anything.  Come as early or as late as you would like – stay for as long as you would like.  There will be plenty of food and drink.  We look forward to seeing you.” – The Whitmore Family

CHRISTMAS EVE PRESERVICE MUSIC:  If you would like to share your musical talents (singing or playing an instrument) for the preservice music on Christmas Eve (5:30pm), please contact Lori Hill, 812-350-1474.

A CHRISTMAS CONCERT will be presented at St. Paul, Clifty, by the Second Presbyterian Church Beecher Singers and Orchestra THIS EVENING at 7:00pm.  A pre-concert harp recital will begin at 6:40pm.  Admission is free – everyone is cordially invited.

BEGINNING WEDNESDAY EVENING, January 2, Pastor Jung will resume weekly Wednesday evening Bible Studies at 6:30pm at St. Paul’s, Jonesville.  Our topic of study will be the “Twelve Apostles.”  All are welcome to join as we study these first men called and sent by our Lord and apply what it means for us to be a disciple of Jesus Christ today.

REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR grocery bags need to be brought back to church next Sunday, December 23.  Thank you to everyone who is participating in any aspect of this project.

HELP FOR A NEEDY FAMILY:  Lindsay (Ross) Hendricks is receiving donations to help an 18-year-old co-worker at the nursing home where she works and her family pay bills, as they have had to seek long-term care for the young father of the family as he has developed dementia and Parkinson’s disease.  Donations may be given to Lindsay or through our office by this Wednesday, December 19.

  

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS:   Dom Toulouse (brother-in-law of Janeen Blomenberg) as he heals from neurosurgery; Brenda Kelley (sister of Fred Condra, Sue Barkes, and Sonnia Dunworth) and Iva Dean Warner (mother of Johnell Cathcart) as they both undergo cancer treatments; Tommy Sabens (uncle of Chuck Durnil) as he undergoes kidney dialysis;  and the following families of our congregation: Brent Reedy family, Dana & Linda Reedy, Cody Ross family, Mark Ross family, Mike Ross family, and Tyler Ross family. 

                                                                        

CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR those who are in situations of domestic violence.  The 5^th commandment: Thou shalt not kill.  “In short, God wants to have everyone defended, delivered, and protected from the wickedness and violence of others, and He has placed this commandment as a wall, fortress, and refuge around our neighbors, so that no one may do them bodily harm or injury.  In the second place, this commandment is violated not only when we do evil, but also when we have the opportunity to do good to our neighbors and to prevent, protect, and save them from suffering bodily harm or injury, but fail to do so.”  (Large Catechism)

                                      TBLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

December 9 Weekly News

WE REJOICE TODAY with Stacy & Brea as their son, GRAYSON LEE YORK, is brought to Holy Baptism.  Grayson’s sponsors are his uncle and aunt, Clint & Penny Ahrmann, and family friends, Kevin & Christina Borgman.  God’s blessings to you, Grayson!

DURING OUR ADVENT midweek services this year, we are meditating on the theme:  “I AM: God in the Flesh-Feared, Hated, Adored.” Last Wednesday, the focus was on Feared; this week it will be Hated, as we look in John’s Gospel and hear Jesus claiming the words I AM for Himself.  Join us Wednesday night at 7:00pm. This Wednesday, the Guild will be serving ham, rolls, salads, and desserts before worship, beginning at 5:45pm.

OUR YOUTH is sponsoring a Christmas Cookie Sale TODAY after worship.  Come and get some Christmas goodies!  Proceeds will go to help with their trip to the Youth Gathering next summer.

A SERVICE OF CAROLS AND READINGS will be held for our 4:30pm Christmas Eve worship.  Anyone who would like to join the choir to sing at this special service is invited to participate.  It’s not too late to join!  Practices will held 5:00-6:15pm December 12 and 19.  Call/text Lori Hill (812-350-1474) with any questions.

POINSETTIAS:  If you would like to place poinsettias on the altar for Christmas, please contact Becky by TODAY.  (Information and payments may be left on Becky’s desk in the office.)  If you would like to order through Becky, price is $16.50, or persons may purchase their own.

CHRISTMAS CARD DELIVERY (local only – 25 cents/card) will again be provided by our youth next Saturday, December 15, so cards need to be in the box in the narthex before that date.

CHRISTMAS CANDY TREATS:  Monetary donations for the children’s Christmas candy treats may be given to the elder/usher on duty or to Joanie Otte by next Sunday, December 16.

STEWARDSHIP BOARD will meet this Tuesday, December 11, at 6:30pm.

BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Thursday, December 13, at 5:30pm.

“AS WE PREPARE to celebrate the birth of our King, you are all invited to a Christmas Party at the Parsonage on Sunday, December 23, from 2:00-5:00pm.  No need to bring anything.  Come as early or as late as you would like – stay for as long as you would like.  There will be plenty of food and drink.  We look forward to seeing you.” – The Whitmore Family

CHRISTMAS EVE PRESERVICE MUSIC:  If you would like to share your musical talents (singing or playing an instrument) for the preservice music on Christmas Eve (5:30pm), please contact Lori Hill, 812-350-1474.

A CHRISTMAS CONCERT will be presented at St. Paul, Clifty, by the Second Presbyterian Church Beecher Singers and Orchestra next Sunday, December 16, at 7:00pm.  A pre-concert harp recital will begin at 6:40pm.  Admission is free – everyone is cordially invited.

“MANY THANKS TO the adults and children who came and sang Christmas carols to me.  I certainly enjoyed and appreciated hearing your joyful voices!” – Bob Sims

THANK YOU to everyone who is filling a Reverse Advent Calendar grocery bag for Turning Point Shelter and to everyone who is praying for the victims of abuse and violence throughout the world.

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Ron Hoffman and Mark Ross-thanksgiving that they both are able to return to normal activity; Dom Toulouse (brother-in-law of Janeen Blomenberg) as he heals from neurosurgery; Brenda Kelley (sister of Fred Condra, Sue Barkes, and Sonnia Dunworth) and Iva Dean Warner (mother of Johnell Cathcart) as they both undergo cancer treatments; and the following families of our congregation: Leon Peters family, Trevor & Michaela Peters, Steven & Heather Ping, Madi Prohaska, Brian Purdue family.                        Also, continue to pray for those who are in situations of domestic violence:  Father of all mercy, You never fail to help those who call upon You in faith.  Give strength and confidence to Your servants in time of affliction.  Grant that they may know that You are near.  Grant that they, resting on Your protection, may fear no evil, for You are with them to comfort and deliver them.  We ask this in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

TBLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

December 2 Weekly News

MANY THANKS TO Pastor Jung for leading our worship this morning while Pastor Whitmore & family are in Fort Wayne for the baptism of Pastor’s nephew.

“WHAT CHILD IS THIS, who laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping?”  Most of us have sung these words.  As we gaze on this Child sleeping on His mother’s lap, we know that He is the great I AM.  He is God in the flesh.  During our Advent midweek services this year, we will be meditating on the theme:  “I AM: God in the Flesh-Feared, Hated, Adored” as we look in John’s Gospel and hear Jesus claiming the words I AM for Himself.  Join us Wednesday nights at 7:00 as we gaze upon our Savior who comes to us and contemplate who He claims to be.  This Wednesday, the Guild will be serving ham, rolls, salads, and desserts before worship, beginning at 5:45pm.   Please note that there will be no communion on Wednesday evenings during Advent.  Communion will be celebrated December 2, 9, 16, 25, and 31.

REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR:  Today, the first Sunday in Advent, is the day to put your first gift in your Reverse Advent Calendar grocery bag.  If you did not get a bag last Sunday, but would still like to participate in this activity, you may use any bag or box that you have.  From today until December 23, you can add another gift to your bag/box, using the Reverse Advent Calendar that is on the back of our church’s December calendar as a guide for ideas.  (Extra copies are available in the narthex.)  The grocery bags are due back on Sunday, December 23, and will be delivered to Turning Point Shelter on Monday, December 24. 

A SERVICE OF CAROLS AND READINGS will be held for our 4:30pm Christmas Eve worship.  Anyone who would like to join the choir to sing at this special service is invited to participate.  It’s not too late to join!  Practices will held 5:00-6:15pm before the Midweek Advent Worships, December 5, 12, 19.  Call/text Lori Hill (812-350-1474) if you would like to participate.

THE ELDERS will meet this Wednesday evening after the Advent worship.

OUR YOUTH will be sponsoring a Christmas Cookie Sale next Sunday, December 9, after worship.  Come and get some Christmas goodies!  Proceeds will go to help with their trip to the Youth Gathering next summer.

POINSETTIAS:  If you would like to place poinsettias on the altar for Christmas, please contact Becky by next Sunday, December 9.  If you would like to order through Becky, price is $16.50, or persons may purchase their own.

CHRISTMAS CARD DELIVERY (local only – 25 cents/card) will again be provided by our youth on Saturday, December 15, so cards need to be in the box in the narthex before that date.

CHRISTMAS CANDY TREATS:  Monetary donations for the children’s Christmas candy treats may be given to the elder/usher on duty or to Joanie Otte by Sunday, December 16.

“AS WE PREPARE to celebrate the birth of our King, you are all invited to a Christmas Party at the Parsonage on Sunday, December 23, from 2:00-5:00pm.  No need to bring anything.  Come as early or as late as you would like – stay for as long as you would like.  There will be plenty of food and drink.  We look forward to seeing you.” – The Whitmore Family

CHRISTMAS EVE PRESERVICE MUSIC:  If you would like to share your musical talents (singing or playing an instrument) for the preservice music on Christmas Eve (5:30pm), please contact Lori Hill, 812-350-1474.

THE BETHLEHEM WALK will be held at Prince of Peace, Martinsville, next Saturday, December 8, 5:00-8:00pm (20 minute intervals).  Tickets are free, but call the church at 765-342-2004 to reserve your spot.  Cookies and hot chocolate will be served in the church fellowship hall after the Walk.

A CHRISTMAS CONCERT will be presented at St. Paul, Clifty, by the Second Presbyterian Church Beecher Singers and Orchestra on Sunday, December 16, at 7:00pm.  A pre-concert harp recital will begin at 6:40pm.  Admission is free – everyone is cordially invited.

THE LOVE CHAPEL was very appreciative of the over 900 pounds of food donated at Thanksgiving.  Good to share our blessings!

IT’S NOT TOO LATE!  The Lutheran SGO program currently has $7.2 million in Indiana State Tax Credits left for donors to provide a tuition assistance gift to the Lutheran SGO program in the name of Trinity and receive a 50% Indiana State Tax Credit for the total amount of their donation.  So far, Trinity has received $142,000 of the $260,000 goal in tuition assistance through the Lutheran SGO program for this year.  Please email David Probst at dprobst@trinitycougars.org or call him at 812-603-7970 for more information or to receive help in setting up a tuition donation for Trinity students.

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS those who are in situations of domestic violence.  God says in the 5^th Commandment: Thou shalt not kill.  What does this mean?  We should fear and love God that we may not hurt nor harm our neighbor in his body, but help and befriend him in every bodily need.  (Luther’s Small Catechism)                   

TBLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

November 25 Weekly News

THE DECEMBER CALENDAR/NEWS will be available today after worship.

REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR:  After church today, pick up your Reverse Advent Calendar grocery bag in the narthex and place it in a spot in your home where you will see it daily.  Starting next Sunday, December 2, the first Sunday in Advent, add a gift to the bag daily.  On the back of the church December calendar, which you will get today after worship, is the Reverse Advent Calendar, listing donation ideas.  The grocery bags are due back on Sunday, December 23, and will be delivered to Turning Point Shelter on Monday, December 24.  Check today’s December News for more information about Turning Point.

LADIES AID will meet for their Christmas luncheon this Thursday, November 29, at 11:00am at Willow Leaves in Hope.  Please RSVP to Joyce Meyer (812-342-6020) by TOMORROW, Monday, November 26.

A SERVICE OF CAROLS AND READINGS will be held for our 4:30pm Christmas Eve worship.  Anyone who would like to join the choir to sing at this special service is invited to participate. Practices will held 5:00-6:15pm this Wednesday, November 28, and before the Midweek Advent Worships, December 5, 12, 19.  Call/text Lori Hill (812-350-1474) if you would like to participate.

A SOUP DINNER & EUCHRE PARTY is being held THIS EVENING by our Youth who plan to attend the National Youth Gathering next summer.  This event will be held in our school cafeteria/gym, with serving beginning at 5:30pm ($5/person-delicious varieties of homemade soups!), and euchre at 6:15pm ($5/person).  Everyone is invited – all proceeds will go to help with trip expenses.

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL invites students and their families to an open house this Tuesday, November 27^th from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. All interested eighth grade students will receive a $75 voucher that covers registration costs at Trinity for the 2019-2020 school year. Please enter through the commons. We hope to see you there!

LADIES TEA: The Redeemer Evangelism Board invites the ladies of our congregation to their program, “Carols,” next Saturday, December 1, from 3:30-5:30pm.  Tickets are $15/person or a full table (8) for $130.  Tickets will be $16/person at the door.  Contact the Redeemer office (812-522-1837) for tickets and more information.  All proceeds will go to Heart 4 Haiti, 4 Kenya Kids, and Crosslife Ministries.  Come and enjoy a delicious meal and listen to a very important program.  There will also be a raffle for a handmade quilt.

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS those who are in situations of domestic violence: O Lord, look down from heaven; behold, visit, and relieve all who are victims of abuse or violence.  Look upon them with the eyes of Your mercy and give them comfort and sure confidence in You.  Defend them from every danger to body and soul and keep them in peace and safety.  We ask this in Jesus’ name.  Amen.  “Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.”  Proverbs 21:21 (ESV)
                   

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THIS WEEK:     Isaiah 51:6

“For the heavens vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment..”  The things of this earth that hold our attention, that cause us worry, that tempt us away from the Lord:  they are all passing away.  They will vanish like a garment.  They are not for us to worry over, but rather to use for the Lord’s purposes.  The things of this world are not ends in and of themselves, but only means to be used wisely by the children of the Kingdom that has no end.               TBLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

November 18 Weekly News

OUR THANKSGIVING WORSHIP will be held at 7pm this Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve.  We will be collecting donations of non-perishable food for the local food pantry.  Those items may be brought to the narthex, now through Thanksgiving Eve.  After Thanksgiving Eve, please do not leave your donations in the narthex.

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet at 5:00pm this evening for supper and then return to the Fellowship Room for socializing.

YOUTH GROUPS will meet this evening at 7:00pm.

LADIES AID will meet for their Christmas luncheon Thursday, November 29, at 11:00am at Willow Leaves in Hope.  Please RSVP to Joyce Meyer (812-342-6020) by Monday, November 26.

A SERVICE OF CAROLS AND READINGS will be held for our 4:30pm Christmas Eve worship.  Anyone who would like to join the choir to sing at this special service is invited to participate. Practices will held 5:00-6:15pm on Wednesday, November 28, and before the Midweek Advent Worships, December 5, 12, 19.  Call/text Lori Hill (812-350-1474) if you would like to participate.

TOY DRIVE:  White Creek Lutheran School is collecting new or gently used toys (it is requested that individuals not spend over $20) now through this Tuesday, November 20, to help the Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund bring joy to the kids of Columbus. Toys may be dropped off in the collection box by the front door in the school hall. 

A NEW CHRISTMAS TRADITION is coming to St. John’s, White Creek, next Sunday, November 25!  You will want to be a part of it….  “The King will reply, ‘Truly I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least of these my brothers, you did for me.’” Matthew 25:40

A SOUP DINNER & EUCHRE PARTY is being held next Sunday, November 25, by our Youth who plan to attend the National Youth Gathering next summer.  This event will be held in our school cafeteria/gym,   with serving beginning at 5:30pm ($5/person), and euchre at 6:15pm ($5/person).  Everyone is invited – all proceeds will go to help with trip expenses.

“MANY THANKS TO everyone for their prayers, cards, and kind words for me as I recover from a fall.  Praise be to God for His healing hand!” – Marguerite Meyer

THE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL will be held next Saturday, November 24, from 9:00am-2:00pm at Trinity Lutheran High School.  All are invited.

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL invites students and their families to an open house on Tuesday, November 27^th from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. All interested eighth grade students will receive a $75 voucher that covers registration costs at Trinity for the 2019-2020 school year. Please enter through the commons. We hope to see you there!

LADIES TEA: The Redeemer Evangelism Board invites the ladies of our congregation to their program, “Carols,” on Saturday, December 1, from 3:30-5:30pm.  Tickets are $15/person or a full table (8) for $130.  Tickets will be $16/person at the door.  Contact the Redeemer office (812-522-1837) for tickets and more information.  All proceeds will go to Heart 4 Haiti, 4 Kenya Kids, and Crosslife Ministries.  Come and enjoy a delicious meal and listen to a very important program.  There will also be a raffle for a handmade quilt.

                   

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THIS WEEK:     Heb. 10:14

“For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.”  Our Lord Jesus has provided the one offering for sin.  What we offer to the Lord is not a sacrifice for sin; we cannot buy our way into heaven with our money, works, or effort.  Rather, what we give to the Lord’s work in the Church is a thank offering, a sign of our dependency on God and all He has given us.

                                        TBLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

November 11 Weekly News

TODAY’S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Keith, Amy, and Katelyn Mensendiek in thanksgiving and celebration of the 50^th wedding anniversary of Dave & Cheryl Mensendiek this past Friday, November 9.  God’s continued blessings to you, Dave & Cheryl!

PIE SUNDAY: Christian Growth Cards are still available in the narthex if you have not yet received one.  These are available to help each family consider what gifts God has given to them and what they are doing with those gifts.  These will be put into sealed envelopes to be put in a basket in the church today.  Come to the school cafeteria today after worship to enjoy a piece of pie and share fellowship with our church family.  (No SS/BC today)

THE LUTHERAN WITNESS is the flagship magazine of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod that offers synodical news, reports from Lutherans around the world, feature articles, a Bible study, and much more.  It is order/renewal time for 2019.  To continue subscriptions or order a new subscription, let Becky know by TODAY.  Subscription cost for 2019 is $19.00.  Please make checks payable to our church.

OUR THANKSGIVING WORSHIP will be held at 7pm Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 21.  We will be collecting donations of non-perishable food for the local food pantry.  Those items may be brought to the narthex, beginning next Sunday, November 18, through Thanksgiving Eve.  After Thanksgiving Eve, please do not leave your donations in the narthex.

THE BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP will meet this Tuesday, November 13, at 6:30pm.

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

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

CRAFT NIGHT will be held this Thursday, November 15, at 6:30pm at the home of Cathy Bontrager.  Contact Cathy at 812-216-5061 with any questions.  Everyone welcome! 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet at 5:00pm next Sunday for supper and then return to the Fellowship Room for socializing.

YOUTH GROUPS will meet next Sunday evening at 7:00pm.

LADIES AID will meet for their Christmas luncheon Thursday, November 29, at 11:00am at Willow Leaves in Hope.  Please RSVP to Joyce Meyer (812-342-6020) by Monday, November 26.

A SERVICE OF CAROLS AND READINGS will be held for our 4:30pm Christmas Eve worship.  Anyone who would like to join the choir to sing at this special service is invited to participate. Practices will held before the Midweek Advent Worships, beginning December 5.  Contact Lori Hill (812-350-1474).

“MANY THANKS TO all for the prayers, cards, and many kindnesses shown to me during my cancer treatment.  Thanks be to God that I am now clear of cancer!  I so appreciate the support of my family and friends!” – Judie Barkes

TOY DRIVE:  White Creek Lutheran School is collecting new or gently used toys (it is requested that individuals not spend over $20), which will be given to the Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund and distributed through their organization.  This Toy Drive is being held now through Tuesday, November 20, and toys may be dropped off in the collection box by the front door in the school hall.  Help our school bring joy to the kids of Columbus by donating!

A SOUP DINNER & EUCHRE PARTY will be sponsored by our Youth Group on Sunday, November 25, in our school cafeteria/gym.  Serving will begin at 5:30pm ($5/person), and euchre will start at 6:15pm ($5/person).  Everyone is invited – all proceeds will go to help with trip expenses to the National Lutheran Youth Gathering in Minneapolis next summer. 

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO the 8^th Annual Veteran’ Day Program at Trinity Lutheran High School tomorrow, Monday, November 12, at 10:00am.  A reception will follow for guests and veterans.

ORGAN CONCERT: Daniel Mau, organist of St. Paul, Clifty, will present an organ concert this Friday, November 16, at 7:00pm at St. Paul.  The public is cordially invited to attend.

THE TRINITY RESALE SHOP will hold its Christmas Open House this Thursday-Saturday, November 15-17.  Hours are 9am-5pm Thursday and Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday.  The shop is located at 601 W. Second St., Seymour.

                       

DESSERT DONATIONS: The Trinity Lutheran High School auction committee is looking for donations for the silent dessert auction and we need your help to make this a success! If you have a favorite dessert you would like to donate for the auction, please contact (call, text, or email) Jill Baumgartel @ 812-530-7095, baumsix@gmail.com or Holly Sawyer @ 812-528-0645, sjsoffice.hsawyer@gmail.com  and let them know what dessert you would like to donate by next Sunday, November 18^th. Your name & dessert will be featured in the auction catalog.  (*This is a donation that will be included in the auction, not used as a dessert for the supper.)

  

FALL SUPPER:  Emmanuel Lutheran, Dudleytown, Supper & Bazaar, TODAY, November 11, 3:30-7:00pm, free will donation, carry-outs available and a lift available to access the lower level.

DEPOSITS OF $452.00 (church) and $1341.00 (Foundation) have be made on behalf of Thrivent Financial’s Thrivent Choice program by the directed Choice Dollars of Bettie Burbrink, Nathan Eckelman, and Mariagnes Meyer. 

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THIS WEEK:     Mark 12:44

“For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”  From Old Testament times right through to today, the Lord has urged us to give to His work in the Church in proportion to how He has blessed us.  He has also called us to sacrificial giving, that is, giving that actually costs us something.  That’s the shape of true Christian generosity.

                                      TBLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T

November 4 Weekly News

ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY: “With angels, archangels, and with all the company of heaven…”  When we gather around the altar of the Lord in His House, we pray and praise God with “all the company of heaven.”  Those we have lost in the Lord are not truly lost to us – they have simply entered their rest with the Lord.  As we gather to worship our Lord, we gather along with them.  On the Last Day, everything that God has given into the care of our stewardship will fade away – everything except our brothers and sisters in Christ.  Caring for one another in love and grace is our highest calling.

We pause today to remember all those who have gone to their heavenly home, especially during this past year:  Dale Burbrink, Dallas Kreinhagen, Maxine Snyder, Kathryn Taulman, and Herb Stiltz.  Please note the memorial display today in the narthex.

THE CHURCH FOUNDATION will meet after worship TODAY.  Please meet at the front pews.

  

PIE SUNDAY: Pie sheets are still available in the narthex.  Please pick one up and complete it (you may also color it if you like!) and return it so it can be posted on the windows in the narthex.  A Christian Growth Card is also available in the narthex if you did not get one last Sunday.  These are being given to help each family sit down and consider what gifts God has given to them and what they are doing with those gifts.  These will be put into sealed envelopes to be put in a basket in the church next week, Pie Sunday, November 11.  A pie sign-up sheet is in the narthex – sign up today to bring your favorite pie to share after worship next Sunday as we enjoy a delicious dessert and fellowship with our church family.  (No SS/BC that day)

YOUTH GROUPS will meet this evening at 7:00pm.

THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION COMMITTEE will meet this Tuesday, November 6, at 6:00pm.

THE ELDERS will meet this Wednesday, November 7, after worship. 

THE LUTHERAN WITNESS is the flagship magazine of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod that offers synodical news, reports from Lutherans around the world, feature articles, a Bible study, and much more.  It is order/renewal time for 2019.  To continue subscriptions or order a new subscription, let Becky know by next Sunday, November 11.  Subscription cost for 2019 is $19.00.  If paying by check, please make payable to our church.  

TICKETS are now available for the WCLS 19^th Annual Basket Bingo Night to be held this Friday, November 9, in our school gym.  Doors will open at 5:30pm, with Bingo starting at 6:30pm.  Tickets are $20 and may be purchased from any WCLS student or through our office.

TOY DRIVE:  White Creek Lutheran School is collecting new or gently used toys (it is requested that individuals not spend over $20), which will be given to the Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund and distributed through their organization.  This Toy Drive is being held now through Tuesday, November 20, and toys may be dropped off in the collection box by the front door in the school hall.  Help our school bring joy to the kids of Columbus by donating!

TICKETS FOR The 14^TH Annual Lakeview Dinner Auction, “This is the way, walk in it” (Isaiah 30:21) to be held at the Primo Banquet Hall & Conference Center in Indianapolis on Saturday, November 17, are available.  Tickets are $50/person or $400/table of 8.  All proceeds benefit God’s work done at Lakeview Ministries.  To purchase tickets or to receive more information, visit www.lakeviewministries.com/auction or contact Lakeview Ministries at 812-342-4815 or by email at office@lakeview ministries.com.

A SOUP DINNER & EUCHRE PARTY will be sponsored by our Youth Group on Sunday, November 25, in our school cafeteria/gym.  Serving will begin at 5:30pm ($5/person), and euchre will start at 6:15pm ($5/person).  Everyone is invited – all proceeds will go to help with trip expenses to the National Lutheran Youth Gathering in Minneapolis next summer.

MISSING: A large blue bowl and a Tupperware pie carrier from the Smorgasbord.  If found, please leave in the Fellowship Room.

THE DRAMA DEPARTMENT of  Trinity Lutheran High School will present its fall musical, “Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat” this Thursday –Sunday, November 8-11.  Evening performances begin at 7 PM, with an afternoon performance at 3 PM next Sunday, November 11.  Tickets are $10/person and are available through the Trinity school office.

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO the 8^th Annual Veteran’ Day Program at Trinity Lutheran High School on Monday, November 12, at 10:00am.  A reception will follow for guests and veterans.

                       

DESSERT DONATIONS: The Trinity Lutheran High School auction committee is looking for donations for the silent dessert auction and we need your help to make this a success! If you have a favorite dessert you would like to donate for the auction, please contact (call, text, or email) Jill Baumgartel @ 812-530-7095, baumsix@gmail.com or Holly Sawyer @ 812-528-0645, sjsoffice.hsawyer@gmail.com  and let them know what dessert you would like to donate by Sunday, November 18^th. Your name & dessert will be featured in the auction catalog.  (*This is a donation that will be included in the auction, not used as a dessert for the supper.)

UPCOMING FALL SUPPERS:  

St. John’s, Sauers, Ham & Turkey Supper and Ladies Aid Bazaar, TODAY, November 4, 4:00-7:00pm, free will offering and carry-outs vailable.                                                                                   Emmanuel Lutheran, Dudleytown, Supper & Bazaar, next Sunday, November 11, 3:30-7:00pm, free will donation, carry-outs available and a lift available to access the lower level.

THE ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE is being held yet today.  The trailer is parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.

                                TBLESSINGS ON YOUR WEEK! T