November 17 Weekly News

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS are reminded to meet this evening at Bob Evans Restaurant at 5:30 PM for supper and then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

 

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

 

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

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Wednesday, November 20, at 7:30 PM (after worship).

 

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet for a brief meeting next Sunday, November 24, after worship.

 

OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN will be assembling shoe boxes for the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.  Shoebox labels and instructions for packing the shoebox were sent with those students.  All shoeboxes need to be returned by NEXT Sunday, November 24.  Please don’t forget to include the $7 for shipping.  If you would prefer to give a monetary donation only, that is also an option. 

 

OUR THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP with Holy Communion will be held on Wednesday, November 27, at 7:00 PM.  We will be gathering non-perishable food items that evening to take to the local food pantry.

 

CROSSLIFE MINISTRIES AUXILIARY will meet tomorrow at 7:00 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church.  Members from Redeemer and St. Paul's, Jonesville, will host the meeting.  The agenda will include election and installation of officers, distribution of proceeds from the Fall Luncheon and Bake Sale, and 2014 Sunshine can donations recipients.  All are invited to enjoy the evening of fellowship and become more familiar with the counseling ministry to individuals, marriages, and families throughout Jackson and Bartholomew counties.

 

DINNER/AUCTION:  Camp Lakeview will hold its 9th annual dinner/auction next Saturday, November 23, at the Clarion Hotel, Columbus.  Tickets are $65 per person or a table of 10 for $600.  All proceeds benefit the ministry at Camp Lakeview.  For more information, contact Camp Lakeview at 342-4815 or Keith & Amy Mensendiek at 342-4981.  Come out for a night of fun, fellowship, and possibly a bargain or two!

 

DEPOSITS OF $320.00 and $8,872.00 have been made to the church and school accounts on behalf of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' Thrivent Choice Program.  A list of those persons who directed their Choice Dollars for this is posted on the bulletin board in the front hall of school.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO the following persons who were drawn for the Walmart gift cards at the recent Thrivent election:  Lindsay Paluch (the $25 card), Chris Newkirk, Mason Newkirk, Jared Newkirk, Cari Hercamp, Karen Burbrink, Marguerite Meyer, Mike Hatton, Joan Schlehuser, Melissa Hatton, and Max Hoffman.  If you have not yet received your card, see Mrs. Buss.

 

THE LUTHERAN ANNUAL:  If you would like to order The Lutheran Annual, please contact Becky by Sunday, December 8.  Cost is $24.99 plus shipping .

 

MANY THANKS TO all who supported our Aluminum Can Drive this past weekend.

 

THE WINTER WONDERLAND Arts & Crafts Festival will be held at Trinity Lutheran High School on Saturday, November 30, from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM.  Get your Christmas gifts and assorted crafts - lunch will be available, and the junior class will host a bake sale.