November 23 Weekly News

TODAY WE REJOICE WITH Travis & Cara Eckelman as they bring their daughter, MORGAN LEE ECKELMAN, to be baptized.  Morgan's sponsors are her uncles, Clinton Bullock and Mark Meyer.  God's blessings to you, Morgan!

 

TIME & TALENT SURVEYS and A Plan for Giving worksheet are available in the narthex if you have not yet received one.  Please prayerfully consider how you can be of service here in our congregation and financially help further the work of God's Kingdom here at St. John's.  You may return your completed Time & Talent Surveys to the container provided in the narthex or give them to Becky in the church office.  We would like to have all surveys in by the end of November.

 

CHURCH DIRECTORY: Hosts are needed to help sign in people when pictures are taken for the church directory.  If you would be able to help with this, please contact Beth Burbrink (812-343-2856).

 

PHONE NUMBERS:  If you have recently changed phone numbers or given up your home phone and are just using a cell phone, please give that information to Becky so records can be updated for our upcoming church directory.  Thanks!

 

DECEMBER CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS and items for next Sunday's bulletin need to be given to Becky by TOMORROW.  The church office will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP with Holy Communion will begin this Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM.  Non-perishable food items will be received to be taken to the local food pantry.

 

BUILDING FUND UPDATE:  Pledge donations for our Arise and Build building program now total $331,090.  All praise to God!

"TO THE MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN'S: After prayerful consideration, I am pleased to accept the call as teacher to White Creek Lutheran School.  It has been my joy to have taught here for the last fifteen years.  Now, after completing my religious studies, I look forward to continue to teach at White Creek Lutheran School as a called teacher.  My prayer is that God would continue to bless my work at White Creek and that my position would be used to glorify Him.  God's blessings," - Michelle Barnett  (Mrs. Barnett will be installed during the worship service on Sunday, December 14.)

 

"MANY THANKS TO Pastor Cook and my church family for all the words of comfort given to me at the passing of my brother, Tom Gay.  I am truly blessed!" - Jean Meyer

 

"SINCERE THANKS TO the 6th grade class of White Creek Lutheran School for their visit to the Lutheran Home this past Tuesday.  We certainly enjoyed the singing, visiting, and craft project they did with us and the other residents!  We were blessed by their visit!" - Tillie Bode and Don & Wilma Voelker

 

TILLIE BODE has moved into the assisted living section of LCH.  Her address is 1503 S. Walnut St., Apt. 501, Seymour, IN  47274.

 

BAKE SALE:  As part of her Senior project, Libby Hatton will be sponsoring a Bake Sale next Sunday after worship to raise funds to provide meals at the Love Chapel on December 17 for those in need.  Check in the front hall of the school for some delicious goodies next Sunday!

 

CRAFT FESTIVAL:  The 12th Annual Trinity Lutheran Winter Wonderland Art & Craft Festival will be held next Saturday, November 29, from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM.  Baked goods and lunch will be provided by the Junior Class.  All booths are filled so there will be a good variety of items available.  The Lutheran Community Home will be giving $15 flu shots in the gymnasium's foyer at this event.  Everyone invited!

 

ST. PETER, WAYMANSVILLE, will host their Living Nativity on Friday, December 5, from 6:00-8:30 PM.  King James, the camel, will be making a return appearance along with many of his animal friends.  Free cookies, cocoa and coffee will be served in the Parish Hall.  Everyone invited.

 

A TACO SUPPER,  sponsored by the Trinity boys' basketball team, will be held before the game with Salem on Saturday, December 6, from 5:00-6:30 PM in the school cafeteria.  Tickets may be purchased from any team member or at the dinner.  The tickets are $5 each and include a taco salad or two hot dogs, dessert, and a beverage.

 

PRINCE OF PEACE Lutheran Church, Martinsville, will host its second annual Bethlehem Walk on Friday, December 12, from 7:00-10:00 PM.  Tickets are free and will be issued in 20 minute increments.  Call the church at 1-765-342-2004 or email at popchurchlcms@hotmail.com to reserve tickets.