January 17 Weekly News

TODAY WE OBSERVE Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, which is an annual day to celebrate the immeasurable value of human life, a true blessing from God.  Please note today’s bulletin insert from the Pregnancy Care Center.

 

THE ANNUAL VOTERS’ MEETING has been postponed to next Sunday, January 24, at 1:30 PM in church, due to last Sunday’s inclement weather. Copies of the meeting agenda are available in the narthex for those who have not yet received one. All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older are encouraged to attend.

 

BABYSITTING will be provided by some of our youth members during next week’s Voters’ Meeting.  Children may be brought to the gym.

 

ST. JOHN’S FOUNDATION will meet after worship today.  Please come to the front pews.

 

THRIVENT CHOICE FORMS are available in the narthex today so persons can direct their Thrivent Choice Dollars to our church, school, Foundation, or to Lakeview Ministries.  Please see Jan Buss for this information.

 

2015 DONATIONS receipts are available today – see Ernie Dettmer in the narthex if you have not yet picked yours up.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet this evening at Bob Evans Restaurant at 5:30 PM for supper and then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

 

YOUTH GROUPS will meet this evening at 7:00 PM.

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Wednesday, January 20, at 5:30 PM.

 

ALTAR GUILD HELP IS NEEDED!  Duties include setting up for communion and cleaning up the communion ware afterward. Helpers are scheduled for one month and can designate whether they could serve Sundays or Wednesdays (or both) of the month.  Please contact Cari Hercamp (812-528-0547) if you would like to help. 

 

CHURCH NURSERY:  Due to very limited usage, our church nursery will no longer be staffed; however, parents are encouraged to be considerate of their fellow worshipers and use the kindergarten room in school if their child becomes restless and needs a break from the worship service.  Ushers are always available for any assistance needed.

 

TRINITY DUES:  Our 2016 dues are now due – a special envelope is provided in your offering box.

 

CHURCH PROFILE SURVEY:  We ask that all communicant members please fill out this congregational profile survey by following the link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/White_Creek_Profile.  If you do not have web access, there are also paper copies of the survey that are available from the Elders.  Please complete the surveys by TODAY.  Paper copies may be turned in at the office or given to any of the Elders.

 

CAMP LAKEVIEW:  Online registration for Lakeview Ministries will open on February 1^st at 9:00 AM.  For more information, visit the camp’s website at www.camplakeview.com or call the camp office at 812-342-4815.  Pre-registration is open during January, so visit the website and set up your user account today!  Brochures were sent with our school students and are available in the narthex.

 

MOPS GROUP STARTING:  Zion Lutheran Church, Seymour, is starting a Mothers of PreSchoolers group, known as MOPS.  Anyone who is interested in having a morning of mommy time while learning great tips about parenting and marriage, this is for you.  The added bonus is that you don’t have to find a sitter – a well-trained staff will be available to entertain and educate your child.  MOPS will be meeting on the first Friday of each month from 9:00-11:00 AM beginning February 5.  Registration is requested for planning purposes.  Please email ZionMOPSSeymour@gmail.com to register and reserve your spot.  For more information, contact Michelle Downey (920-248-2640) or Riley Friend (812-216-6772).

 

A SOUP SUPPER/EUCHRE PARTY will be held at St. Peter, Waymansville, on Sunday, January 31.  The supper will begin at 5:00 PM ($5/person), with the Euchre party beginning at 6:30 PM ($5/person).  This event is being sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, with all proceeds going to support the Orphan Grain Train.  Everyone invited.