July 27 Weekly News

MANY THANKS TO Pastor Lorenz for leading us in worship today while Pastor Cook is on vacation.  Should an emergency arise this week, please contact Becky in the church office, 342-3516  (or at home, 342-6808).  Pastor Stache will be leading our 7:00 PM worship this Wednesday evening.

 

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

 

WORKDAY to clean up the church/school grounds will be held next Saturday, August 2, at 8:00 AM.  Trimming, weeding, painting, and various other tasks need to be done.   If you are not able to come that morning, but would like to help at a convenient time for you, the following jobs need to be done:

·         Paint the church and school handrails (contact Doyce or Mrs. Buss for paint)

·         Sand and paint the basement hall door by the Fellowship Room (again, contact Doyce or Mrs. Buss for paint)

·         Power wash the outside back school wall by the fire escape

All help would be greatly appreciated!  Many hands will make the work go quickly!

 

DEDICATION OF OUR school expansion and rededication of our school staff will be held next Sunday, August 3.  Persons will have an opportunity to view the new addition and enjoy light refreshments as we give thanks to God for this improvement to our school and ask for His blessing as another new school year begins.

 

THE CHURCH PICNIC will be held on Sunday, August 10, after worship.  Volunteers are needed to help with food and activities.  Let Pastor Cook or Becky know if you would be willing to help.  Also

needed are donations of hot dogs and pies.  Let Becky know if you would like to contribute.  The picnic will be followed by the dedication of our new pipe organ and a recital by Ed Bruenjes playing various musical selections.  See today's August News for more information.

 

PARENTS OF OUR WCLS STUDENTS are reminded that registration for students entering 3rd-8th grade for the 2014-2015 school year will be held this Thursday, July 31, from 9:00-11:00 AM and 5:30-7:00 PM.

 

AUXILIARY MEETING:  The CrossLife Ministries Auxiliary will meet tomorrow evening, at 6:30 PM at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dudleytown.  All are invited to enjoy the evening of fellowship and become more familiar with the ministry to individuals, marriages, and families throughout Jackson and Bartholomew counties.  The guest speaker will be a representative from Community Diner.  Plans for the Fall Luncheon and Bake Sale will be discussed.  Please bring a covered dish to share.  Drinks and anniversary cake will be provided.

 

GERMAN HERITAGE TOUR:  You are invited to join hosts, Pastor Arthur Schwenk and Pastor Doug & Michelle Bauman on a 12-day tour of Germany on June 22-July 3, 2015.  Sites include Frankfurt, Worms, Rothenburg, Eisleben, Leipzing, Wittenberg, Berlin, the Rhine area, and Loehne.  An informational meeting about this tour will be held next Sunday, August 3, at 6:30 PM at St. Paul, Clifty, Church.  Persons may also contact Pastor Schwenk at schwenk.a@hotmail.com or Pastor Bauman at pastor@stpaulcolumbus,org.  (Pastor Cook will be hosting with Pastor Schwenk in 2018 on this tour.)

 

REDS/METS BASEBALL GAME: Tickets for the September 7 baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets at Cincinnati are still available for $22.50/person.  See the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the school hall.  Persons who order tickets are asked to pay for them immediately (checks payable to White Creek Lutheran School) as this has been charged to our school’s credit card.