September 29 Weekly News

WE REJOICE WITH Kevin & Katie Meyer as they bring their daughter, ABIGAIL LINDA, to be baptized this morning.  Abigail's sponsors are her uncle and aunt, Shane & Cathy Bontrager.  God's blessings to you, Abigail!

 

THE LUTHERAN WITNESS:  It's time to order/renew subscriptions to the Lutheran Witness magazine.  The rate for 2014 is $16.00.  Please let Becky know by NEXT Sunday, October 6, if you would like to order/renew your subscription.  Checks may be made payable to our church.

 

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

 

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS' MEETING will be held in the Fellowship Room after church next Sunday, October 6 (NO Bible Class that day).  During the Sunday School year, the voters' meetings will be held at 7:00 PM on the first Sunday after the quarter, but due to the Orphan Grain Train fundraiser, the October meeting will be held after worship.

 

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting this Wednesday evening, October 2, after worship.

 

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ITEMS need to be given to Becky by this Friday, October 4.

 

THE JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH KICK-OFF will be held next Sunday, October 6, after the Sunday School hour.

 

VOLUNTEER TRAINING for the ministry needs of the Pregnancy Care Center will be held this Tuesday, October 1-Friday, October 4, at Memorial Baptist Church in Columbus.  A Ministry Orientation will be held on Monday, September 30, 9:00 AM - Noon.  Interested persons may get more information from the brochure rack in the narthex.

 

THE ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN will host a fundraiser next Sunday, October 6, at 5:30 PM at the Clarion Hotel, Columbus.  A meal will be served at no charge, and all attendees are asked to support the work of the OGT.  The OGT Indiana branch operates completely with volunteers and gives all support to the poor and needy.  The program includes a speaker who serves about 100 Lutheran congregations in the Chicago area with a goal to help the needy and will also provide a presentation on the future of the OGT in Indiana since the present leader is retiring.  See Pastor Cook to make a seating reservation at his table at this event.  More information about the OGT is available in the narthex.

 

SOUP SUPPER: St. John's, Sauers, Men's Club will be hosting their annual Soup & Sandwich Supper and Bazaar next Sunday, October 6, with serving from 4:00-7:00 PM.  A free-will donation will be received, and carry-outs will be available.  Handmade items and homemade baked goods will be featured at the Bazaar.  Everyone invited.

 

TRINITY MUSICAL:  Trinity Lutheran High School will be performing its 9th annual musical Thursday, November 14, through Sunday, November 17.  This year's production is White Christmas.  Performances will take place in the school's Commons at 7:00 PM nightly.  In addition, a matinee on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 PM will be available.  Tickets are $10/person and may be purchased through the Trinity office, beginning this Tuesday, October 1.  For questions or more information, call the Trinity office at 812-524-8547.

 

TLHS SERVANT EVENT:  Each year Trinity Lutheran High School students participate in two servant events - once in the fall and again in the spring.  This is an opportunity for the students to give back to their community.  Last year, during our spring servant event, students provided over 500 hours of community service, giving their time and talent to community organizations, churches, and schools.  If you know of an organization, or if your school and church have a project in mind and are in need of volunteers, please email David Sandhage at dsandhage@trinitycougars.org or call the school office (812-524-8547) and request to speak to him.  Trinity's Fall Servant Event will be held on Wednesday, November 13, during regular school hours.