October 9 Weekly News

LUTHERAN WITNESS: Persons who would like to order/reorder The Lutheran Witness magazine need to contact Becky in the church office TODAY. Subscription price is $15. Checks should be made payable to our church.

THE LWML MITE BOX will be available in the narthex during the month of October to receive mites. Please note the display which gives information about how these mites are used.

MANY THANKS TO everyone who so generously donated to and supported last Sunday’s bake sale. God bless you all!

OPEN HOUSE: The Vandercars will be hosting an Open House THIS AFTERNOON from 1:00-4:00 PM to gather auction items for Camp Lakeview’s upcoming Dinner Auction. If you have new items, collectibles, antiques, goods or services, handicraft items, or small items that could be included in a gift basket, please consider donating them to this worthy ministry! Come by the house (8088 Lutheran Lake Rd.) anytime that afternoon for food and fellowship! If you would like to donate, but can’t make it to the Open House, contact Dave or Whitney to pick up your items.

CAMP LAKEVIEW DINNER AUCTION: Camp Lakeview’s Annual Dinner Auction will be held Saturday evening, November 19, at the Holiday Inn in Columbus. Attendees and donations are needed to make this event a success. If you would like to reserve a seat or donate items for the auction, please contact Dave or Whitney Vandercar at 812-988-7586 or call Camp Lakeview at 812-342-4815.

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL’S Drama Department is now selling tickets for their 2011 musical The Sound of Music. The musical will be held November 3-6. Please call the Trinity school office at 812-524-8547 to purchase tickets or for more information.

TICKETS are still available for Basket Bingo Night here at WCLS this coming Friday evening, October 14. Cost is $20 for 20 games. Contact Lisa McGaha (522-8343) or Teresa Williams (342-4776).

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, WEGAN, will be sponsoring its October Supper THIS EVENING from 4:00-7:00 PM. Carry-out service is available. Everyone invited.

THE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER will sponsor its Equally Unique Walk for Life next Saturday, October 15, at the East Columbus Christian Church. Registration begins at 9:30 AM, followed by the walk at 10:30 AM. A table has been set up today in the narthex for those who would like to participate and/or sponsor a walker.

OUR YOUTH GROUPS will be sponsoring a Harvest Party on Saturday, October 29, from 6:30-8:30 PM. Featured will be food, games, prizes, and lots of fun! All children are invited, and parents are asked to accompany them and enjoy the evening!

THE YOUTH GROUP of St. Peter, Waymansville, is sponsoring an Outside Basketball Tourney on Saturday, October 29. Cost is $5/person, and tip-off time is 10:00 AM. Teams can be co-ed and will play 5 on 5 (minimum of 5 players/team). Open to all age groups. Each team must have a name. Teams should arrive by 9:30 AM. Deadline to register teams is Saturday, October 22. To register your team, call Adam at 812-498-3056 or A.J. at 812-498-0580. Lunch and drinks will be served throughout the day. Persons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to sit and cheer on the teams. All proceeds will go toward a community service project. Tourney will be played in the rain, but if questions that day, call Adam or A.J. for details.

October 2 Weekly News

TODAY we give praise to God for the work of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Information on the work and goals of the LWML is on display in the narthex as well as in the handout pamphlet. Please also note the insert in today’s bulletin giving the history of some of our hymns we will be singing today.

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held TODAY immediately after church in the Fellowship Room. All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

A BAKE SALE will be held after church TODAY. All proceeds will go to Derek & Kristie Wessel to help with expenses as Kristie continues treatment for cancer. Thrivent will be providing matching funds. Please make checks payable to White Creek Lutheran School.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUPS are reminded of their meetings tonight at 7 PM.

ALL LADIES OF THE CONGREGATION are invited to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Fall Zone Rally NEXT Saturday, October 8, at Faith Lutheran Church, Columbus. Registration ($5 donation) will begin at 8:30 AM. A salad luncheon will be served. No babysitting will be provided.

LUTHERAN WITNESS: Persons who would like to order/reorder The Lutheran Witness magazine need to contact Becky in the church office by NEXT Sunday, October 9. Subscription price is $15. Checks should be made payable to our church.

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL’S Drama Department will begin selling tickets for their 2011 musical The Sound of Music tomorrow, Monday, October 3. The musical will be held November 3-6. Please call the Trinity school office at 812-524-8547 to purchase tickets or for more information.

OPEN HOUSE: The Vandercars will be hosting an Open House next Sunday, October 9, from 1:00-4:00 PM to gather auction items for Camp Lakeview’s upcoming Dinner Auction. If you have new items, collectibles, antiques, goods or services, handicraft items, or small items that could be included in a gift basket, please consider donating them to this worthy ministry! Come by the house (8088 Lutheran Lake Rd.) anytime that afternoon for food and fellowship! If you would like to donate, but can’t make it to the Open House, contact Dave or Whitney to pick up your items.

CAMP LAKEVIEW DINNER AUCTION: Camp Lakeview’s Annual Dinner Auction will be held Saturday evening, November 19, at the Holiday Inn in Columbus. Attendees and donations are needed to make this event a success. If you would like to reserve a seat or donate items for the auction, please contact Dave or Whitney Vandercar at 812-988-7586 or call Camp Lakeview at 812-342-4815.

INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to this week’s school chapel service this Wednesday, October 5, at 8 AM to hear a presentation by a two-time cancer survivor, Phil Zeilke, founder of Phil’s Friends, located in Chicago. This will be the kick-off for Zach Morey’s senior project to collect care package items for Phil’s Friends. For more information, contact Zach Morey (350-6191).

BASKET BINGO NIGHT has been set for Friday, October 14. Tickets are now on sale – see any WCLS student or contact the school office. Monetary donations and/or raffle prize donations are also being accepted from individuals and businesses to help defray expenses of the evening. Contact Lisa McGaha (522-8343) or Teresa Williams (342-4776).

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, WEGAN, will be sponsoring its October Supper next Sunday, October 9, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Carry-out service is available. Everyone invited.

bake sale reminder!

A BAKE SALE will be held after church THIS Sunday, October 2. 


Baked goods and monetary donations would be appreciated!

All proceeds will go to Derek & Kristie Wessel to help with expenses as Kristie continues treatment for cancer. (Thrivent will be providing matching funds.)


Contact April May (342-3462) with any questions.

Without blemish

We are part of a crooked generation.
All we know is coal; yet. sometimes we are amazed by grace that shines like a diamond.

A work of God!

We hear the words of Paul as he considered his potential beheading: "Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. "


We hear the words of Jesus: "Forgive them Father."


 We cannot fathom the love that spoke such words.  Surely, this must be God at work.


We are called to join that work.  We are told to do all things "without grumbling," but we find ourselves grumbling all the time.  We are not joined in singularity of mind.  We do not place others above ourselves.  It's just not natural.


It is not natural, to love as God would have us love.  Yet we go to God, sinful by nature and unclean.  He pours Himself out, forgives, cleanses.  He clothes us in His righteousness, and His miraculous love covers us.









Heavenly Father, 
Forgive us Lord, and clothe us with Your holiness.  Fill us with Your love that feels so unnatural, that we may be healed, and that we may pour your love into the lives of those around us.  We are bold to ask for this miracle only in the name of Jesus. Amen




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September 25 Weekly News

TODAY’S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Fred & Anna Condra to the glory of God in thanksgiving and celebration of their 40^th wedding anniversary today. May God grant you many more happy years together, Fred & Anna!

LUTHERAN WITNESS: Persons who would like to order/reorder The Lutheran Witness magazine need to contact Becky in the church office by Sunday, October 9. Subscription price is $15. Checks should be made payable to our church.

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS are reminded that they will meet THIS EVENING at Papa’s Grill at West Hill at 5:30 PM.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet TODAY after worship.

OCTOBER CALENDAR/NEWS will be available from the ushers after today’s worship.

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ITEMS need to be submitted to Becky by tomorrow.

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held next Sunday, October 2, immediately after church in the Fellowship Room. All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting this Wednesday evening after worship. Your attendance is very important!

A BAKE SALE will be held after church next Sunday, October 2. Baked goods and monetary donations would be appreciated. All proceeds will go to Derek & Kristie Wessel to help with expenses as Kristie continues treatment for cancer. Thrivent will be providing matching funds. Please make checks payable to White Creek Lutheran School. Contact April May (342-3462) with any questions.

ALL LADIES OF THE CONGREGATION are invited to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Fall Zone Rally on Saturday, October 8, at Faith Lutheran Church, Columbus. Registration ($5 donation) will begin at 8:30 AM. A salad luncheon will be served. No babysitting will be provided.

BASKET BINGO NIGHT has been set for Friday, October 14. Tickets are now on sale – see any WCLS student or contact the school office. Monetary donations and/or raffle prize donations are also being accepted from individuals and businesses to help defray expenses of the evening. Contact Lisa McGaha (522-8343) or Teresa Williams (342-4776).

DISHES from last week’s Smorgasbord are on the tables outside of the Fellowship Room. Please pick up today.

FRIENDS AND RELATIVES are invited to an Open House for Don & Wilma Claycamp as they celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary at St. Paul’s (Borchers) Fellowship Hall today from 2-4 PM. No gifts, please.

Back Surgery

Kathryn Taulman's back surgery is scheduled for this morning. Please pray that the surgery will go smoothly and that it will give her relief from the pain that she has been having in her leg.

September 18 Weekly News

LUTHERAN WITNESS: Persons who would like to order/reorder The Lutheran Witness magazine need to contact Becky in the church office by Sunday, October 9. Subscription price is $15. Checks should be made payable to our church.

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS are reminded that their monthly meeting will be one week later than usual, next Sunday, September 25. The group will meet at Papa’s Grill at West Hill at 5:30 PM and then return to the Fellowship Room for their meeting and fellowship.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet next Sunday after worship.

OCTOBER CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS need to be submitted to Becky by TOMORROW.

MANY THANKS to those who donated cookies for the Sunday School celebration last Sunday and to those who helped/donated at last night’s Smorgasbord/Bazaar.

THE SENIOR HIGH YOUTH will meet next Saturday, September 24, for their Kick-Off Party. Questions??? See David & Whitney Vandercar.

A BAKE SALE will be held after church on Sunday, October 2. Baked goods and monetary donations would be appreciated. All proceeds will go to Derek & Kristie Wessel to help with expenses as Kristie continues treatment for cancer. Thrivent will be providing matching funds. Contact April May (342-3462) with any questions.

BASKET BINGO NIGHT has been set for Friday, October 14. Tickets are now on sale – see any WCLS student. Monetary donations and/or raffle prize donations are also being accepted from individuals and businesses to help defray expenses of the evening. Contact Lisa McGaha (522-8343) or Teresa Williams (342-4776).

“WE WANTED TO THANK YOU all for the prayers, support, and help through this difficult time. Thank you also to those who helped make Delia’s service special. Our family has felt welcomed as soon as we arrived, and we already feel at home!” – James, Shel, and Eliza Rockhill

EVERYONE IS INVITED to a community appreciation event this Thursday, Sept. 22, to dedicate the new bus of the Lutheran Community Home. This bus was made possible through donations and memorials from many individuals and community organizations. A fish fry will be held from 5-7 PM, with the bus dedication at 5 PM. A free will offering will be received to continue to raise funds to purchase a wheelchair accessible van.

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL invites students and their families to an open house Saturday, September 24, from 8-10 AM. All seventh and eighth grade students in attendance will receive one free admission to the Cougar Invitational Tournament scheduled for the same day from 9-noon. Interested eighth grade students will also receive a $75 voucher that covers registration costs at Trinity for the 2012-2013 school year. Please enter through the gym.

ALL LADIES OF THE CONGREGATION are invited to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Fall Zone Rally on Saturday, October 8, at Faith Lutheran Church, Columbus. Registration ($5 donation) will begin at 8:30 AM. A salad luncheon will be served. No babysitting will be provided.

Parents: Have a restless or crying child during services? No problem. Our service is broadcast in the church nursery (staffed and for children 3 years and younger), which is located in the kindergarten room at the north end of the upstairs school hall, and also in the church narthex. Feel free to ask an usher for assistance, if needed.

FRIENDS AND RELATIVES are invited to an Open House for Don & Wilma Claycamp as they celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary at St. Paul’s (Borchers) Fellowship Hall next Sunday, September 25, from 2-4 PM. No gifts, please.