March 2 Weekly News

PARENTS OF this year's student confirmands are asked to meet today after worship.  Please remain in church.

 

SENIOR HIGH YOUTH are asked to meet with Mrs. Vandercar in the office after worship today to finalize plans for Wednesday evening's Lenten supper.

 

THE LENTEN SEASON will begin this Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, March 5.  Our 7:00 PM worship service will include the imposition of ashes.  The Senior High Youth will be serving supper before the service, beginning at 5:45 PM.

 

LENTEN DEVOTION BOOKS, written by the students of Trinity Lutheran High School, are available in the narthex.  (This year they are not being mailed directly to homes.)  Please help yourself.

 

AN ADDRESS LISTING of our congregational members is available in the narthex.  Help yourself.  (Please let Becky know of any updates in address/phone numbers - thanks!)

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO David & Kendra (Bode) Huehls on the birth of their daughter, MADELYN DANIELLE HUEHLS, last Sunday.  Maddie arrived weighing 9 lbs. 3/4 oz. and measuring 21 1/2 ins.  Everyone is doing fine - God's blessings to them!

 

ON OUR ORIGINS:  Pastor and author Daniel Lepley will be leading an On Our Origins workshop on faith, science, creation, and Christ at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Seymour, on March 14-15.  Designed for adults, high school and college students, this event will equip Christians to defend their faith in a secular world.  Registration is $20 for adults, $15 for pastors, teachers and students.  Registration forms are available in the narthex, or persons may register online at www.onourorigins.org.  For more details, check out the website.

 

ST. PETER'S Lutheran School, Columbus, is preparing for an Alumni Celebration on May 17, 2014, and is trying to reach as many alumni as possible to establish an up-to-date and accurate alumni directory.  Please send any current information of SPLS alumni (yourself, sons and daughters, other relatives) to alumni@stpeters-columbus.org, including name (maiden also, if married), address, telephone number, and graduating year, if possible.

 

THE TRINITY RESALE STORE at 601 W. Second St., Seymour, will be having a "Sweet Spring Time Open House" Thursday-Saturday, March 13-15.  Hours will be 9:00 AM-5:00 PM on Thursday and Friday, and 10:00 AM-2:00 PM on Saturday.  Lots of spring fashions and items will be for sale, and refreshments will be served.  Come out and do some bargain shopping and support Trinity Lutheran High School!

 

ASSET AUCTION:  Trinity Lutheran High School will hold an Asset Auction for the general public on Saturday, March 29, at the Betty Shepman farm on highway 50 in Seymour across from Applebee’s.  The auction will begin at 9:00 AM with auctioneer Fred Pollert, of Pollert’s, Inc., and food will be served throughout the day.  The Asset Auction effort is called “Renew Their Strength” with all proceeds raised at the auction being applied toward the debt on the original school loan for Trinity.  Join in the fun and find that special treasure you’ve been looking for.  There will be some special desserts too!

 

CHILI SUPPER:  The Columbus FFA Chapter will be having its annual Frank Burbrink Memorial Chili Supper this Friday, March 7, from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Family Arts Building at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds.  Included will be a silent auction with various prizes donated by generous businesses and benefactors around the community.  A free-will donation will be accepted for the chili supper.  All proceeds will go to a fund for scholarships for the senior members of the Columbus FFA Chapter.  Everyone is invited.