June 19 Weekly News

WE COME IN PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, by Your great mercy through Your Son, Jesus Christ, You have redeemed us and made us full heirs of the promise to Abraham.  Grant that we may, in full confidence and boldness, believe that You are our true Father and ask You for whatever we need.  In Your Son’s name we pray.  Amen.

 

MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN’S have the opportunity to submit the name of a pastor they know who is equipped to serve the needs of our congregation and school.  When submitting the pastor’s name, include the congregation and city he currently serves and the district he is a member of.  Submissions may be given to Chairman Bryan Schroer, any of the Elders, or dropped off to the church office.

 

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

 

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets for July-September will be available from the ushers after today’s worship.  Large print copies are also available.

 

LADIES AID MEMBERS are reminded that they will be volunteering at the Orphan Grain Train Warehouse in Jonesville this Wednesday, June 22, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.  They will then go out for lunch and have a brief meeting.  Guests are always welcome to join them!

 

THE BOARD OF ELDERS will meet this Wednesday, June 22, at 8:00 p.m. (after worship).

 

LWML CONVENTION IN-GATHERINGS
:  Several ladies from St. John’s will be attending the LWML convention in Bloomington, in June. There will three different    in-gatherings, and we welcome any donations you would like to make.  A tote is in the

front hall of the school.  Please place any donations there by this Wednesday,          June 22.

For the Indiana Orphan Grain Train:  gently used winter clothing for all people and sizes (tops, sweaters, pants, jackets, coats, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves) and blankets, quilts, all sizes.

For the Pregnancy Center of Southeast Indiana: Gerber Good Start powdered formula, baby wipes, diapers sizes 4-6, pull-ups all sizes

For Community Provisions of Jackson County, Inc. cereal, peanut butter, spaghetti & sauce, crackers, macaroni & cheese, sugar, tuna, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and hand soap.

 

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN:  Please return your baby bottles for Clarity of South Central Indiana TODAY.  Someone from Clarity will be picking them up this week.

 

PASTOR JAMES ROCKHILL and his family will be leaving for his congregations in Nebraska in July.  Monetary donations or gift cards are being received as we wish them God’s blessings in this calling.  Donations may be given to Bryan Schroer, Louis Voelker, Ben Peters, Paul Otte, or Becky in the church office by next Sunday,           June 26.

 

ANYONE INTERESTED in sharing their musical talents at the upcoming Church Picnic on August 21 by singing or playing an instrument are asked to contact Greg Hercamp at 812-525-7255.

 

CHILD CARE WORKERS NEEDED:  The Immanuel (Seymour) Lutheran Child Care Ministry needs loving workers to provide care for the growing number of children served.  Stop by the Immanuel church office to pick up an application or call Ashley at 812-522-3118 or email her at akamman@immanuelseymour.com.  These are part-time positions.

 

JOIN THE TRINITY FACULTY and staff this Thursday, June 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for ice cream dessert, music, games and fellowship on the west lawn and in the commons at Trinity and take the opportunity to wish God’s blessings to Principal Dan Sievert and his family before they depart for Nebraska.  A family-friendly event, the entire community is invited!

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL seeks a full-time resource teacher for the 2016-2017 school year.  Responsibilities include tutoring, coordinating classroom and testing accommodations, maintaining progress, monitoring records, developing intervention strategies alongside faculty, and communicating with parents and faculty on student progress.  Secondary education teacher license required in any field, with experience or background in special education preferred.  Please bring a cover letter and resume to the Trinity office, 7120 N. 875 E., Seymour, Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. or email Principal Ben Stellwagen at bstellwagen@trinitycougars.org.

 

LOOKING AHEAD:  The Church Council will meet on Wednesday, July 6, at 8:00 p.m. (after worship), and the Quarterly Voters’ Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 17, after the worship service.  Mark your calendars!

 

THE BOOKMOBILE will be at White Creek tomorrow, 9:30-10:30 a.m.