April 19 Weekly News

TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given in thanksgiving and celebration of Joyce Meyer's birthday today by her children and grandchildren.  May God continue to bless you with many more years, Joyce!  Flowers have also been given by Terry, Ruth, and Betsy Schlehuser in loving memory of Alan as he celebrates his birthday in his heavenly home.

 

A SPECIAL SERVICE, Re-enactment Sunday, will be held next Sunday, April 24, as part of our 175th anniversary celebration.  This service will walk the congregation through our 175 year history.  The Children's Choir will lead the congregation in a German hymn, select members will help relive our history in special prayers, and some members will dress in period apparel.  Come and celebrate as we see that God's promise to us has been constant these 175 years!

 

PRAYER SERVICE:  As our congregation continues to stand against the attacks of Satan in these last days, it is vitally important for us to be a congregation at prayer.  Beginning Wednesday, April 29, Pastor Cook will be leading a brief prayer service immediately following the school's chapel service.  If you are unable to attend, would you please take time throughout the week to keep our membership in your prayers, specifically those inactive members that we are trying to reconnect with, and the financial situation of our church and school.  Above all, let us give thanks to God for all that He has blessed us with and ask Him to prosper the work of our hands (Ps. 90) as He strengthens our faith.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet THIS EVENING at Bob Evans at 5:30 PM for supper and will then return to Lloyd & Jean's home to view the DVD of their Holy Land Tour, followed by playing cards and socializing.  Guests are always welcome!

 

MAY CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS need to be given to Becky by TOMORROW.

 

THE LADIES AID will meet this Wednesday at 9:00 AM for Bible study and their monthly meeting.  Mite boxes will be gathered.

 

ORDER FORMS for 175th anniversary t-shirts will be available in the narthex TODAY after worship.  Order forms with payment need to be returned to any anniversary committee member or to Becky in the church office by Sunday, May 3.  Shirts will be available for pick-up on Sunday, May 17.  Sample shirts are available for viewing in the narthex.

 

CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY:  In August of 1856, Teacher Th. Gotsch arrived.  (Up until that time, the pastor took care of the school.)  Mr. Fred W. Meier approached all members about contributions for the new church building.  When results were not sufficient, Mr. Henry Schlehuser was sent around.  A little more than $2,500 dollars was raised.  The rest was borrowed, for the most part, from members.  The cost of the new church was $4,432.98.

 

LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION PICTURES:  The following Confirmation class pictures are still needed: 2000, 2001, 1971, 1972, 1976, (professional pictures best) 1960, 1968, 1951, 1958, 1940, 1945, 1947, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1920, 1921, 1923, and all years prior to 1920 except 1918 and 1919.  The original picture is needed to make a good copy.  If you prefer not to leave your picture(s), Janeen Blomenberg will be available in the church office after church to scan your original picture so you can take it home again.

 

175TH ANNIVERSARY PLATES are expected to arrive around April 28.  Anyone who would still like to order a plate may do so by contacting Kyra Bode at 812-390-7571 or kbode43@gmail.com.  Cost is $20/plate.  They will also be for sale after church in the front school hall.

 

VARIETY SHOW:  Trinity Lutheran High School will be holding a Variety Show this Friday, April 24, beginning at 7:00 PM in the gymnasium.  Admission is $5/person.  Come and enjoy lots of laughter and entertainment!

 

MRS. MICAH MCCORMICK, our WCLS 7th and 8th grade teacher, will be sponsoring a St. Baldrick's Event next Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM-3 PM at Raft To Rafters Pool & Spa in Columbus to collect funds for the St. Baldrick's Foundation, which is the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants world-wide.  She will be receiving donations to help fund grants and will even have her own head shaved to donate her hair for wigs for children battling cancer.  Donations to this worthy cause may be given to Mrs. McCormick or through our church office.  Persons may also visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/rafttorafters.

 

THE TRINITY FFA will be sponsoring a plant sale next Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Trinity greenhouse.  Several of the plants for sale include various herbs and a variety of tomato plants.  There will also be several different types of flowers, such as hanging wave petunia baskets, geraniums, double impatiens, marigolds, and zinnias.

 

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED to a Foster Care Info Night on Thursday, April 30, from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Community Church of Columbus, 3850 N. Marr Rd.  White's Residential & Family Services is sponsoring this informative night to help those interested learn options about licensing for long/short term foster care and adoptions.  Refreshments will be provided.

 

PHIL'S FRIENDS WALK:  The 3rd Annual Phil's Friends Walk is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at 1:00 PM here at White Creek.  This year's Walk is dedicated in memory of Kristie Wessel.  If you would like to walk or donate, you may go to www.philsfriends.org or walker forms are available in the narthex.  A care package drive collecting Christian CDs will also be taking place from now  until the day of the Walk.  A table and box for CDs will be in the narthex.  For questions, contact Janet Morey at 812-350-6238.    

FISH FRY:  Hope Relay for Life/Kristie's Krew will be sponsoring its annual fish fry this Friday, April 24, from 5-8 PM at the Hope Moravian Church.  Everyone invited-proceeds go to The American Cancer Society.