April 26 Weekly News

MANY THANKS TO all who had a part in today's Re-enactment Service.  Special thanks to guest organist, Leah Schneider, and Whitney Vandercar and the Children's Choir for singing.

 

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 this Wednesday, April 29, Pastor Cook will be leading a brief prayer service immediately following the school's chapel service (8:30 AM).  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.

 

MAY CALENDAR AND NEWS will be available from the ushers after worship today.

 

THE CHURCH FOUNDATION will meet briefly after church next Sunday, May 3.  Members are asked to please remain in church.

 

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help with Vacation Bible School this summer.  Let Pastor Cook know if you would be able to help with this part of our church ministry.

 

THE ALL-CHURCH MEMBER PICTURE will be taken next Sunday, May 3, after church.  All members are encouraged to be a part of this picture!

 

175TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRTS are on display in the narthex, and order forms are on the table beside the display.  The deadline for turning in the order forms with payment is next Sunday, May 3. They may be given to any anniversary committee member or to Becky in the church office. Shirts will be available for pick-up on Sunday, May 17.

 

CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY:  Despite having difficulty raising enough to meet current local expenses (annual reports showed constant deficits), our church fathers resolved to build the new building.  Elected members of the building committee were:  Fred Dorfmeier, Gerhard Von dem Fange, Fred W. Meier, Henry Schlehuser, Henry Kuhlman, William Welmer, and Pastor Klinkenberg.

 

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 sometime this week.  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.

 

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED to a Foster Care Info Night this 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.