June 7 Weekly News

TODAY WE REJOICE WITH Cody Ross & Mikayla Cregg as they bring their son, KACEN MICHAEL ROSS, to be baptized.  Kacen's sponsors are his uncle, Tyler Ross, and family friend, Allison Purdue.  God's blessings to you, Kacen!

 

CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY:  Under Pastor Juengel, contributions, which in the past were assessed each member, were henceforth to be made willing.  Principles were set up regarding calls sent to pastors and teachers.  Church discipline was at its height.  Members were brought before the church council for not keeping their financial obligation, for permitting dancing in their homes, and for many other reasons.  As early as 1868, there was a house-to-house canvas for funds to help Synodical work.

 

LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION PICTURES:  The deadline for turning in Confirmation pictures IS TODAY. The following Confirmation class pictures are still needed: 2001, 1971,  (professional pictures best for any 1970s pictures) 1951, 1945, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1920, and all years prior to 1920 except 1918 and 1919.  The original picture is needed to make a good copy. 

 

175TH ANNIVERSARY PLATES:  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. 

 

A FEW T-SHIRTS are still in the office to be picked up.  Please check today.

 

REUNION SUNDAY, a part of our 175th anniversary celebration, will be held on June 28.  If you know of any former confirmands, teachers, or pastors who no longer attend St. John's, please invite them to this service.  After worship, there will be light refreshments, and the confirmation class photos that have been collected will be displayed.  Pastor Marcus Jauss will be the guest preacher for this service.

 

"THANK YOU to all my White Creek friends and family for your prayers, cards, food, and visits.  Special thanks to Pastor Cook for the words of comfort for me.  It's been a trying time of recuperation after my surgery and my stay at Silver Oaks.  Your continued prayers would be much appreciated.  God bless!" - Jane Hoffman

 

MUSIC DIRECTOR NEEDED:  Zion Lutheran Church in Seymour is seeking candidates to serve as an interim choral and/or bell director(s) while the congregation evaluates its longer-term ministry needs.  If you are interested, or know a qualified individual(s), please submit names to the church office at 812-522-1089 or online at zlc@zionseymour.org.

 

THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS will be flexible during the summer break, through July 17.  If you need to come to the office, please call before you make the trip to make sure someone is in.