Update:Melisa is out of surgery as of 5pm. The surgeon said that he was happy about how things went. The family will get to see her in a couple of hours. We thank God for his care for Melisa, and pray that he would bless her with a speedy recovery.
Melisa is to return to the hospital at 7am tomorrow, for surgery scheduled at nine. She will be having open heart surgery for the replacement of two heart valves. Please pray for peace and comfort for Melisa tonight and tomorrow morning- May God surround her with encouragement and reassurance of His love for her. Pray also for wisdom and skill for the medical professionals tomorrow, a successful surgery, and smooth recovery.
Jesus, hold Melisa close, and continue to carry her and those she loves through this trial.
White Creek Weekly
Thursday, July 14, 2011
more prayers needed
Please pray for the Wessel family. Kristie had her check-up, and received bad news: the spot seems to have grown since last time. She is being sent to a specialist on Monday to determine the next course of action. Please keep her and the whole family in your prayers.
Please also continue to pray for Melisa Carothers during her time at the Mayo Clinic. She is still undergoing testing.
Please also continue to pray for Melisa Carothers during her time at the Mayo Clinic. She is still undergoing testing.
Come unto Me, Ye Weary
By: William C. Dix
"Come unto me, ye weary,
And I will give your rest."
O blessed voice of Jesus,
Which comes to hearts opprest!
It tells of benediction,
Of pardon, grace, and peace,
Of joy that has no ending,
Of love that cannot cease.
"Come unto me, ye fainting,
And I will give you life."
O cheering voice of Jesus,
Which comes to aid our strife!
The foe is stern and eager,
The fight is fierce and long;
But thou hast made us mighty
And stronger than the strong.
Hymn # 345 from Lutheran Worship, verses 1 and 3
Author: J. A. Anthes Tune: Anthes 1st Published in: 1867
Prayers for the Rockhill family
White Creek family, please remember to pray for the Rockhill family.
Michele Rockhill is Dave Vandercar's sister. She and her husband James will soon be returning to the US from Korea with their daughter Eliza, to await the birth of their daughter Delia. Delia suffers from anencephaly, and is expected to die before birth or shortly thereafter.
Please visit Shell's blog for updates and pictures.
Father, please uphold these parents as they love their sick child Delia; let the short time they have with her be a time not just of sadness, but of love, as they experience Your care for them even in difficultly. Thank You, Father, for loving even the littlest of children, even the sick and the unborn. Uphold all of us as we try to imitate Your love, and as we see how far our love falls short. Thank You Lord, for Your promises of faithfulness and grace, for carrying Your people through the darkest valleys. Thank you for Jesus, who died and rose for the littlest lambs, and the big lambs too. Sustain the Rockhill family through the coming days of trial, and equip us to share their burden with them, through Your Son Jesus. Amen.
Michele Rockhill is Dave Vandercar's sister. She and her husband James will soon be returning to the US from Korea with their daughter Eliza, to await the birth of their daughter Delia. Delia suffers from anencephaly, and is expected to die before birth or shortly thereafter.
Please visit Shell's blog for updates and pictures.
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| Big sister Eliza, little sister Delia, sharing precious time together |
Father, please uphold these parents as they love their sick child Delia; let the short time they have with her be a time not just of sadness, but of love, as they experience Your care for them even in difficultly. Thank You, Father, for loving even the littlest of children, even the sick and the unborn. Uphold all of us as we try to imitate Your love, and as we see how far our love falls short. Thank You Lord, for Your promises of faithfulness and grace, for carrying Your people through the darkest valleys. Thank you for Jesus, who died and rose for the littlest lambs, and the big lambs too. Sustain the Rockhill family through the coming days of trial, and equip us to share their burden with them, through Your Son Jesus. Amen.
The parable of the sower
Read Matthew 13:1-23
Listen to Sunday's sermon here.
Heavenly Father,
Blessed are we, for we have heard Your Word. You did not look only upon the sins of our hearts;You did not withhold your seed, though we are hard and rocky soil. You graciously scatter the seed of Your Word in all places, and let it fall on all ears, because grace is given to all people in Your Son Jesus. It is Your strong Word of Law that breaks up the hard soil of our hearts, and it is Your strong word of Gospel that gives us life. Grant us hearts to receive that Word and hold it fast. Cultivate us, Lord, prune us with your Law and feed us with Your Gospel, that we may grow in faith towards you and fervent love for one another, through Jesus. Amen.
Listen to Sunday's sermon here.
Heavenly Father,
Blessed are we, for we have heard Your Word. You did not look only upon the sins of our hearts;You did not withhold your seed, though we are hard and rocky soil. You graciously scatter the seed of Your Word in all places, and let it fall on all ears, because grace is given to all people in Your Son Jesus. It is Your strong Word of Law that breaks up the hard soil of our hearts, and it is Your strong word of Gospel that gives us life. Grant us hearts to receive that Word and hold it fast. Cultivate us, Lord, prune us with your Law and feed us with Your Gospel, that we may grow in faith towards you and fervent love for one another, through Jesus. Amen.
Monday, July 11, 2011
July 10 Weekly News
MANY THANKS TO Pastor Cook and Tina Wise for providing special music today.
THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held THIS MORNING after worship in the Fellowship Room. All confirmed members, 18 and older, are encouraged to attend.
PASTOR COOK & FAMILY will be leaving on vacation this afternoon and will return on Monday, July 25. If pastoral care is needed during this time, please contact Pastor Brandt (372-9597) or Pastor Keinath (522-8440). Pastor Brandt will be leading the next two Wednesday evening worships and the next two Sunday services.
SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS are reminded to meet next Sunday evening at 5:30 PM at Bob Evans Restaurant, West Hill. Members will then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and card playing.
CHURCH/SCHOOL WORKDAY: Two dates have been set to work on the church/school grounds: July 22 (Friday) at 5:30 PM and July 23 (Saturday) at 8:00 AM. Please bring brooms, dustpans, power washers, and paintbrushes. One goal will be to clean and paint all stair railings.
“MANY THANKS TO ALL for the prayers and beautiful cards I received during my recent surgery and now recovery. I am so blessed to have such caring family and friends!” – Betty McCrory
STUDENTS who are planning to attend Trinity Lutheran High School this coming school year are reminded to complete and return the Ladies Aid scholarship application to the church office by July 31. (Forms were mailed the end of June.)
A DEPOSIT OF $158.00 has been made to our school by the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Thrivent Choice Program from the directed dollars of the following: Ken & Kyra Bode, Keith & Amy Mensendiek, Michael Mensendiek, James Newkirk, Ben Peters, Brad Schlehuser, Terry Schlehuser, and Lindsey Von Fange. A deposit of $85.00 was also made to the church account by the following directed dollars: Mildred Behrman, Dale & Bettie Burbrink, and Lloyd Meyer.
THE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER of Jackson County will host an Open House at their new facility at 502 S. Walnut St., Seymour, on Saturday, July 23, from 10:00 AM – Noon. Everyone invited. For more information, contact Center Manager, Marge Miller, at 812-524-1900.
PLEASE NOTE THESE NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES:
Pastor Cook: jhcook@whitecreek.org Mrs. Buss: jbuss@whitecreek.org Becky: beckelman@whitecreek.org
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
July 3 Weekly News
WE REJOICE WITH Brent & Charissa Reedy as they bring their daughter, BROOKLYN ARIANNA, to be baptized this morning. Brooklyn’s sponsors are her aunts, Stacie Gamble and Amanda Borne. God’s blessings to you, Brooklyn!
THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held next Sunday after worship in the Fellowship Room. All confirmed members, 18 and older, are encouraged to attend.
THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this Wednesday evening after worship (approx. 7:30 PM). Attendance is very important.
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS: Pastor Cook will begin an adult confirmation class for those who would like to learn more about our Lutheran teachings and become communicant members of our church. This class will begin on August 3, after the Wednesday evening worship service (approx. 7:30 PM). If you are interested in joining or know of someone who would be interested, please contact Pastor or Becky in the church office (342-3516) to enroll.
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ITEMS need to be submitted to Becky by this Tuesday, July 5.
CONGRATULATIONS TO Aaron & Stacy Eggersman on the birth of their son, OWEN MARK, on June 6. Owen arrived weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and measuring 20 ½ inches. Everyone is doing fine! God’s blessings to them!
CONGRATULATIONS TO Mark & Linda Smith on the birth of their son, BROC EVAN, this past Monday. Broc arrived weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and measuring 20 inches. Everyone is doing fine! God’s blessings to them!
A BIG WELCOME TO Derek Wessel as he has “officially“ become a communicant member of our White Creek Family, having received a transfer from St. Peter’s. We’re glad you are with us, Derek!
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY HOME is currently in the middle of a fund drive to raise money to purchase a new wheelchair accessible bus. To date, we have raised just over $47,000 and our goal is $60,000. We have found a need to also purchase a van to transport individual residents to medical appointments and services. It will be much more cost effective and will save miles on the bus to use this vehicle when we are transporting only one resident. Contributions received over and above the cost of the new bus will be used to help purchase this type of vehicle. If you would like to be a part of our fund raising efforts, please call us at 522-5927, stop by, or mail your gift to 111 West Church Avenue, Seymour. Lutheran Community Home is a non-profit organization and your gift will be tax deductible. We would very much appreciate your help!
May God bless you all, Karyn Fleetwood, Administrator.
THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held next Sunday after worship in the Fellowship Room. All confirmed members, 18 and older, are encouraged to attend.
THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this Wednesday evening after worship (approx. 7:30 PM). Attendance is very important.
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS: Pastor Cook will begin an adult confirmation class for those who would like to learn more about our Lutheran teachings and become communicant members of our church. This class will begin on August 3, after the Wednesday evening worship service (approx. 7:30 PM). If you are interested in joining or know of someone who would be interested, please contact Pastor or Becky in the church office (342-3516) to enroll.
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ITEMS need to be submitted to Becky by this Tuesday, July 5.
CONGRATULATIONS TO Aaron & Stacy Eggersman on the birth of their son, OWEN MARK, on June 6. Owen arrived weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and measuring 20 ½ inches. Everyone is doing fine! God’s blessings to them!
CONGRATULATIONS TO Mark & Linda Smith on the birth of their son, BROC EVAN, this past Monday. Broc arrived weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and measuring 20 inches. Everyone is doing fine! God’s blessings to them!
A BIG WELCOME TO Derek Wessel as he has “officially“ become a communicant member of our White Creek Family, having received a transfer from St. Peter’s. We’re glad you are with us, Derek!
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY HOME is currently in the middle of a fund drive to raise money to purchase a new wheelchair accessible bus. To date, we have raised just over $47,000 and our goal is $60,000. We have found a need to also purchase a van to transport individual residents to medical appointments and services. It will be much more cost effective and will save miles on the bus to use this vehicle when we are transporting only one resident. Contributions received over and above the cost of the new bus will be used to help purchase this type of vehicle. If you would like to be a part of our fund raising efforts, please call us at 522-5927, stop by, or mail your gift to 111 West Church Avenue, Seymour. Lutheran Community Home is a non-profit organization and your gift will be tax deductible. We would very much appreciate your help!
May God bless you all, Karyn Fleetwood, Administrator.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Easy Yoke
Weary.
Heavily burdened.
Laboring.
Exhausted.
Is this you?
Hear the voice of Jesus, calling you to rest in Him:
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| New rules: I'll be doing all the work. |
Listen to Sunday's sermon here.
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