May 8 Weekly News

TODAY’S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Paul Kerkhof & Family in loving memory of Geneva, Joe, and Kendra Kerkhof.

GOD’S BLESSINGS TO Leah Winget as she is received into Holy Baptism and adult Confirmation this morning. Offer Leah your hand in friendship and welcome her into our church family!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: “Big Jungle Adventure” is the theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School to be held June 7-8-9 from 6:00-8:15 PM each evening for children 3 years through 5th grade (this year). Registration forms were given to children at Sunday School last week and are also available in the church office. Registration will continue through next Sunday, May 15.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting next Sunday, May 15, after worship.

THE CONGREGATION IS INVITED to the wedding of Beth Koeberlein and Tyler Meyer on Saturday, May 21, at 5:30 PM here at St. John’s. The reception is immediately following at the Family Arts Building of the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds.

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD’S BLESSINGS TO the following St. John’s students who will graduate (or already have) from various educational institutions this month:
Brett Burbrink, Sam Claycamp, Rhett Fleming, Luke Fosbrink, Libby Hatton,
Caleb Hildreth, Liz Hill, Eli Mehlek, Bailey Newkirk, Evan Otte,
and Janelle Peters from White Creek Lutheran School
Abigayle Carothers from Seymour Middle School
Mikayla Barnett and Amy Ross from Columbus North High School
Cory Burbrink from Trinity Lutheran High School
Ashton Setser from Columbus East High School
Micah Buss from Concordia University, Chicago
Beth Koeberlein from Purdue University
Eddie Koeberlein from Purdue University (graduate school)
Ashley Baxter from IUPUC

A TRAILER is parked on the church/school grounds yet today to receive items for the Aluminum Can Drive. This drive is sponsored by our school’s parent organization, the WCA.

“MANY THANKS TO those who attended the dinner/dance and helped us raise over $1300 for the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life! Your support is appreciated!” – The Pink Crusaders Team (Cari Hercamp)

“THANKS TO ALL for the financial support and/or donations to the Fish Fry/Silent Auction and the Bake Sales last weekend to help us raise funds for the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life. We so appreciate your support!” – Kristie’s Krew (Kristie Wessel)

IF ANYONE would like to purchase one of the potted palms ($10), please contact Karen Schlehuser (342-6140).

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The White Creek United Methodist Church will be sponsoring its annual Pancake Breakfast next Saturday, May 14, from 8:00-10:30 AM at the church fellowship hall. A free-will offering will be received. Everyone invited.