January 22 Weekly News

BEGINNING TODAY, during the Sunday School hour, Pastor Whitmore will be leading a Bible study on the Gospel according to Saint John.  All are invited – bring a family member, bring a friend, bring a neighbor!  Come and learn what God has to say to us through His servant, Saint John.

 

COIN COLLECTION:  We are having a coin collection today for Clarity (formerly the Pregnancy Care Center) in thanksgiving to God for the precious gift of life.  Persons may contribute a coin (any amount) for each year of life which God has blessed you (or make any donation).  A container is available in the narthex to receive coins.

 

THE ANNUAL VOTER’S MEETING will be held this afternoon at 1:30 p.m.  Election of officers for 2017 will be among the business at hand.  All confirmed members of our congregation are encouraged to attend.

 

THE SCHOOL FUNDING COMMITTEE is still conducting Focus Group Meetings to provide members with information regarding funding White Creek Lutheran School’s program.  There is still time for you to attend!  Please check the sheets in the narthex today for the various times still to be offered and sign up for a time to attend that fits in your schedule. 

 

 

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS:  Those individuals who have Thrivent Choice Dollars to designate are asked to stop at the table in the narthex today to sign your forms to designate those funds.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE will meet this evening, at 5:30 p.m. at Bob Evans restaurant for supper and will then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

 

FEBRUARY CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS and items for the quarterly newsletter need to be submitted to Becky by tomorrow.

 

2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS are available today.  Please see Ernie Dettmer (general fund) and Phil Burbrink (building fund).

 

THIS WEEK we will be celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week.  Our students will be participating in various special activities and attending chapel services at Trinity Lutheran High School and Immanuel Lutheran.  Inserts designed by our WCLS students are included with today’s bulletin in thanksgiving to God and our congregation for the blessing of Christian education!

 

“MANY THANKS TO everyone for the prayers, cards, visits and food for our family at the passing of Bettie Noblitt.  Thanks to Kathryn Taulman, Jean Voelker, and Karen Burbrink for delivering the meat tray to the funeral home.  Your kindnesses are so appreciated.” – The Family of Bettie Noblitt

 

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND our commitment of $16/communicant member for Trinity Lutheran High School.  A special offering envelope is included in your 2017 offering box.

 

FINANCIAL PEACE:  A Financial Peace University class will be hosted at White Creek beginning Saturday, February 11, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room.  This is a 9-week class, which will teach you to dump debt, save for retirement and children’s college expenses, and to manage money God’s way. If you are interested in joining, you may sign up online at www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classes.  We are establishing sponsors from the congregation to help cover some of the cost of the class.  If you would like to sign up for the classes with the help of a sponsor, please meet with Phil or Crista Burbrink (812-216-1982).

 

HAVE YOU EVEN CONSIDERED
becoming a pastor or deaconess?  If so, Rev. Bill Wre

are not necessary, but encouraged.  If you are interested in scheduling a specific time, please contact Rev. Wrede at 314-505-7221 or by email at wredew@csl.edu.

 

REFORMATION 500-BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY:  2017 is an historic year as we commemorate the 500^th anniversary of the Reformation.  A committee is being formed to promote events in our county related to this celebration as well as plan and coordinate Germany serving as host country for the Ethnic Expo coming up October 13-14 of this year.  An organizational meeting will be held next Sunday, January 29, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul, Clifty.  The committee is open to all interested persons.  If you have any questions, please contact Colin Scheidt at cscheidt05@comcast.net or 812-378-2655.

 

OPEN HOUSE: Trinity Lutheran High School will hold an open house this Thursday, January 26, from 4:00-6:00 p.m.  Everyone who attends will receive $75 off registration for the 2017-2018 school year.  For more information visit their website, www.trinitycougars.org or call the Trinity office at 812-524-8547.

 

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, Waymansville, will be sponsoring a Soup & Sandwich Supper and Euchre Party next Sunday, January 29.  The supper will begin at 5:00 p.m. ($5/person) with Euchre following at 6:30 p.m. (also $5/person).  All proceeds will go to support mission projects of St. Peter.  Everyone invited.

 

WHERE CAN YOUR CHILDREN experience Christian growth while riding horses, canoeing, swimming, doing arts & crafts, and playing games?  At Lakeview Ministries!  Online registration for Lakeview Ministries will open on Wednesday, February 1 at 9:00 a.m.  Don’t let your children miss the adventure, joy, and wonder that a week at a Christian camp can bring.  For more information, visit www.lakeviewministries.com or call the camp office at 812-342-4815.

 

A LONGABERGER 9x13 pan with lid was left after last Sunday’s installation meal.  Please check the white refrigerator in the kitchen.

 

de from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, would like to meet with you at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Columbus, on Wednesday, February 1, between 4 and 8 p.m.  Rev. Wrede is interested in meeting with students of all ages – elementary age through adults.  Appointments are individual, informal, and family/friends are welcome to come with you.  Appointments