November 4 Weekly News

INCLUDED IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY, we give thanks to God for conquering death on our behalf.  Today, on this All Saints' Sunday, we remember those from our congregation whom He has called home to the fullness of life in His presence this past year:   Hilda Dettmer, Ruby Lange, and Shirley Enzinger

 

YOUTH GROUPS will meet this evening at 7 PM.

 

GUILD MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting this Wednesday, November 7, at 6 PM in the Fellowship Room.  New members are always welcome!

 

A LETTER WAS RECEIVED this past week from Jacob Hercamp, our seminarian student at Fort Wayne, thanking the congregation for the many prayers on his behalf.  The letter is posted on the bulletin board in the front hall of school.  His school address is Box 150, 6600 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN  46825 if you would like to send him greetings/words of encouragement.

 

JEFF VICKOUS is currently on military duty in Kuwait.  His address is SFC, Vickous, Jeff    HHC 38th Sustainment BDE   Camp Arifjan   APO, AE    09366 if you would like to send him greetings/words of encouragement.

 

BASKET BINGO NIGHT:  The 13th annual Basket Bingo Night is planned for Friday, November 16.  Doors will open at 5:30 PM, with bingo to begin at 6:30 PM. Tickets are now on sale for $20 if prepaid before the event or $25 at the door.  See any WCLS student to purchase tickets.  Also needed are sponsors,            individuals or businesses,  who are interested in supporting this  fundraising effort with a monetary donation or a raffle prize donation to help defray some of the expenses of the evening.  If interested in making a donation, contact Lisa McGaha (522-8343).

 

INGATHERING FOR ARMED FORCES:  A sheet listing needed items for our troops is available in the narthex.  These items will be gathered and shipped out for the Christmas holiday.  Please consider sending in items to help with this project and let our soldiers know they have our support!  A box will be in the front hall of school and in the church narthex to receive items.  The items will be prepared for shipment on Saturday, December 8, in our Fellowship Room.

 

TRINITY MUSICAL:  The drama department of Trinity Lutheran High School will present its fall musical, “Annie Get Your Gun,” this Thursday –Sunday, November 8-11, at 7 PM each evening, with an added performance at 3 PM next Sunday, November 11.  Tickets are $10/person and are available through the Trinity school office.

 

"A BIG THANK-YOU to our White Creek family for the gift cards and notes of appreciation.  We feel very blessed to be a part of this amazing congregation!" - Pastor Cook & Family and Pastor Brandt

 

LOST:  A 9x13 pan with a bright pink rubber lid.  Belongs to Kay Niemoeller.  If found, please bring to the church office.

 

AN ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE will be held this coming Friday-Sunday, November 9-11.  A trailer will be parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.

 

ST. JOHN'S SAUERS will hold its annual Turkey & Ham Supper and Bazaar this evening from 4:00-7:00 PM.  A free-will offering will be received, and carry-out service is available.  Everyone invited.

 

EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, DUDLEYTOWN, will sponsor its annual Harvest Festival next Sunday, November 11, from 3:30-7:00 PM.  Carry-out is available - a free-will offering will be received.  (A lift has been installed to make easier access to their lower level.)  Everyone invited.

Halie Brumley

Please continue to keep Halie in your prayers as she continues to suffer from epilepsy. It was recently determined that Halie is having more than 100 seizures a day. In the upcoming weeks Halie will undergo several surgeries: one to replace her VNS, and the other to place a feeding tube. (Halie's seizures are burning enough calories that her normal eating is still not enough to stop her from loosing weight.) The Brumley family appreciates your prayers and support.

October 28 Weekly News

TODAY WE OBSERVE THE REFORMATION, which occurred on October 31, 1517.  On that day Martin Luther posted the 95 points of discussion, called the 95 Theses, on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg.  These Theses would be part of the public debates held every Friday afternoon at the church.  From these debates, the Lutheran Church was born, centered around salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

NOVEMBER CALENDAR AND NEWS will be available from the ushers after today's worship.

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this evening at 6 PM.

 

GUILD MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting coming up on Wednesday, November 7, at 6 PM in the Fellowship Room.  New members are always welcome!

 

THE WINNERS of Starbucks gift cards from last week's Thrivent elections are as follows:  Max Hoffman, Carolyn Peters, Jane Hoffman, Donna Dettmer, Carolyn Schroer, Clara Claycamp, John Schroer, Becky Eckelman, Annette Purdue, and Lloyd Meyer.  If you have not yet picked up your card, please see Mrs. Buss.

 

BAKE SALE:  The Lutheran Community Home will be holding its annual fall bake sale on Friday, November 2, beginning at 9 AM.  All proceeds will go toward long-range plans for the Chapel expansion.  Donations of brownies, homemade noodles, oyster crackers, pretzel treats, rolls, or whatever your creative gift may be.  Items may be brought to the activity room Thursday, November 1, or Friday morning.  For more information or questions, please call Susie Grelle at 812-522-5927 ext. 136.  Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be providing matching funds.

 

ST. PAUL'S, BORCHERS, will host its annual Supper and Bazaar this Friday, November 2, from 4:00-7:00 PM.  Come and enjoy a turkey dinner (free-will offering) and browse the Bazaar which features home-made crafts, locally grown canned goods, “The Best of Borchers” 2012 cookbook, and themed baskets at a silent auction. 

 

ST. JOHN'S SAUERS will hold its annual Turkey & Ham Supper and Bazaar next Sunday, November 4, from 4:00-7:00 PM.  A free-will offering will be received, and carry-out service is available.  Everyone invited.

 

EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, DUDLEYTOWN, will sponsor its annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, November 11, from 3:30-7:00 PM.  Carry-out is available - a free-will offering will be received.  (A lift has been installed to make easier access to their lower level.)  Everyone invited.

October 21 Weekly News

LWML SUNDAY is being observed today.  All praise and thanks to God for the work and support of this organization.  The Mite Box is in the narthex to receive mites for missions throughout this month.

 

THE THRIVENT CHAPTER elections are being held today before and after worship.  Voting is being done in the narthex.  Members voting will be included in a drawing for Starbucks gift cards.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet for supper this evening, at 5:30 PM at the Waymansville Fish Fry and will then return to the Fellowship Room for their meeting and socializing.

 

YOUTH GROUPS will meet this evening at 7 PM.  Plans will be finalized for the upcoming Harvest Party on October 27.  All Youth, please plan to attend!

 

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

 

PASTOR ARTHUR RICKMAN and his family will be joining us in worship this Wednesday evening at 7 PM.  Pastor Rickman is a missionary in the Dominican Republic and will be preaching and making a presentation about his work there.

 

LADIES AID MEMBERS will meet this Wednesday, October 24, at 9 AM in the Fellowship Room.  Ladies are asked to bring good scissors to cut blue jeans and work on a few other crafts.  Bible Study will begin at 11 AM followed by the business meeting.  Kathryn Taulman is hostess, and Joanne Kerkhof will lead the Bible Study.

MONETARY DONATIONS are being sought to help cover material costs for some picnic tables for our school playground.  The tables are being built by Devin Brock for his senior project.  Donations may be given to Becky in the church office.

 

HARVEST PARTY:  Our Youth Groups will be sponsoring a Harvest Party this coming Saturday, October 27, from 6:30-8:30 PM in the school gym.  Tickets will be available to purchase at the door for the various games and activities.  Come out and enjoy food and some scary fun!  Parents are asked to please accompany their children.

 

BAKED GOODS, CLOTHING, LOTIONS, ETC. are needed for the Lutheran Community Home's Bonus Bucks Sale this Friday, October 26, at 2:00 PM.  Donations may be delivered to the activity room at LCH any time before the sale.

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL will be performing its 8th annual musical on Thursday, November 8, through Sunday, November 11.  This year's production is Annie Get Your Gun.  Performances will take place in the school's Commons at 7:00 PM nightly.  In addition, a matinee on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 will be available.  Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased through the school office.  For questions or more information, please call the Trinity office at 812-524-8547.

 

HOG ROAST:  The White Creek Methodist Church will hold its annual Hog Roast this coming Saturday, October 27, from 4-7 PM.  Carry out service will be available. A free-will offering will be received for the meal.  Also featured will be a quilt and dollhouse raffle, baked goods and handmade crafts sale, and musical entertainment.  Everyone invited.

 

BAKE SALE:  The Lutheran Community Home will be holding its annual fall bake sale on Friday, November 2, beginning at 9 AM.  All proceeds will go toward long-range plans for the Chapel expansion.  Donations of brownies, homemade noodles, oyster crackers, pretzel treats, rolls, or whatever your creative gift may be.  Items may be brought to the activity room Thursday, November 1, or Friday morning.  For more information or questions, please call Susie Grelle at 812-522-5927 ext. 136.  Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be providing matching funds.

Sympathy to the Enzinger Family

Deepest sympathy is extended to the Enzinger family as they mourn the sudden, unexpected death of Shirley early Sunday morning.  Visitation will be at Voss Funeral Home in Seymour on Tuesday, October 16, from 4:00-8:00 PM and on Wednesday, October 17, at church from 9:30 AM until time of the funeral service at 10:30 AM.  Burial will be in our cemetery.

October 14 Weekly News

MANY THANKS TO Pastor Brandt for leading our worship today and Wednesday evening and to Debbie Flohr for being our organist this morning.

 

OUR PARKING LOT will be sealed this Thursday, October 18.  The church office will be closed, and Pastor Brandt's Bible Study will not meet, as the parking lot will be blocked off that day.

 

LWML SUNDAY will be observed next Sunday, October 21.  The Mite Box is in the narthex to receive mites for missions throughout this month.

 

THE THRIVENT CHAPTER elections will be held next Sunday, October 21, before and after worship.  Voting will be done in the narthex.  Members voting will be included in a drawing for Starbucks gift cards.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet for supper next Sunday evening, October 21, at 5:30 PM at the Waymansville Fish Fry and will then return to the Fellowship Room for their meeting and socializing.

 

LADIES AID MEMBERS will meet on Wednesday, October 24, at 9 AM in the Fellowship Room.  Ladies are asked to bring good scissors to cut blue jeans and work on a few other crafts.  Bible Study will begin at 11 AM followed by the business meeting.  Kathryn Taulman is hostess, and Joanne Kerkhof will lead the Bible Study.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Jason & Tracey Engelau on the birth of their twin sons, HENRY ANDREW and SAMUEL AUGUST, born last Sunday.  Henry arrived weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and measuring

 

20 1/2 inches, and Samuel weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 20 inches.  God's blessings to you all!

 

"MANY THANKS TO those who gave donations to us for the Walk For Life.  We appreciate your support!" - Ruth Schlehuser and Jean Voelker

 

"THANK YOU for the prayers, cards, and words of encouragement as I underwent surgery and am now recovering.  Your kindnesses are truly appreciated." - Jo Hercamp

 

DEPOSITS OF $172.00 and $952.00 have been made to the church and school accounts, respectively, on behalf of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' Choice (R) program by the directed choice dollars of the following:  Mildred Behrman, Dallas & Hazel Kreinhagen, Lloyd Meyer, Paul Otte, Brian Purdue, Derek Wessel, Jack Dunn, Tim & Carmen Kreinhagen, Michael Mensendiek, Greg Meyer, Mariagnes Meyer, Melanie Meyer, Terry Meyer, Gary & Michelle Sims.

 

ST. PAUL, WEGAN, will be holding its annual October supper TODAY from 4:00-7:00 PM.  Carry-out service is available.  Everyone invited.

 

A FALL BAKE SALE AND LUNCHEON will be served at Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall this Friday, October 19, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  The Auxiliary of CrossLife Ministries will be hosts, serving chicken casserole, green beans, salads, roll, desserts, and drinks.  Free-will donations will be accepted, and you may dine in or carry out.  Funds raised will be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.  Tickets can be obtained from any Auxiliary member, by calling CrossLife Ministries at 812-522-8440, or at the door the day of the luncheon.  "Helping Hands" donation boxes located on the tables will help support Anchor House.

 

ST. PETER, WAYMANSVILLE, will have its annual Fish Fry next Sunday, October 21, from 4:00-7:00 PM.  A free-will offering will be received and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will provide supplemental funds.  Everyone invited.

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL will be performing its 8th annual musical on Thursday, November 8, through Sunday, November 11.  This year's production is Annie Get Your Gun.  Performances will take place in the school's Commons at 7:00 PM nightly.  In addition, a matinee on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 will be available.  Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased through the school office.  For questions or more information, please call the Trinity office at 812-524-8547.

 

HOG ROAST:  The White Creek Methodist Church will hold its annual Hog Roast on Saturday, October 27, from 4-7 PM.  Carry out service will be available. A free-will offering will be received for the meal.  Also featured will be a quilt and dollhouse raffle, baked goods and handmade crafts sale, and musical entertainment.  Everyone invited.

October 7 Weekly News

LUTHERAN WITNESS:  Contact Becky in the church office by TODAY to order/reorder the Lutheran Witness magazine.  Subscription price  remains at $15.00 for the year.  Checks may be made payable to our church.

 

GOD'S BLESSINGS TO Richard Noblitt, grandson of Richard & Bettie Noblitt, as he was baptized at last Wednesday's worship service.

 

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS' MEETING will be held in the Fellowship Room TODAY after worship.  (No Bible Class)  All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

 

PASTOR COOK & FAMILY will be visiting with their families in Michigan during the fall break.  Pastor Brandt will be leading our worship next Sunday, October 14, and the Wednesday service this week, October 10, and next, October 17.

 

OUR PARKING LOT will be sealed sometime during these next 2 weeks.  If you have a need to come to the office, please call ahead of time as the office will be closed when the sealing takes place.

 

THE THRIVENT CHAPTER elections will be held on Sunday, October 21, before and after worship.  Voting will be done in the narthex.  Members voting will be included in a drawing for Starbucks gift cards.

 

RESEARCH SURVEY:  Mrs. Vandercar is working to complete her master's degree, and, as part of a final project, she is conducting a short research survey about how our school is valued and perceived.  She would greatly appreciate your input!  You can pick up a paper copy of the survey in the narthex after church OR please visit the church blog (whitecreekweekly.blogspot.com) to contribute your thoughts.

 

ST. JOHN'S (SAUERS) Men's Club will sponsor a Soup & Sandwich Supper and Bazaar THIS EVENING from 4:00-7:00 PM.  A free-will offering will be received.  Everyone invited.

 

ST. PAUL, WEGAN, will be holding its annual October supper next Sunday, October 14, from 4:00-7:00 PM.  Carry-out service is available.  Everyone invited.

 

WOMEN'S RETREAT:  Camp Lakeview is offering a fantastic Women's Retreat on October 12-14 with special guest speaker Jan Struck, known nationwide for her humorous and inspirational messages.  To pamper you, the weekend includes an optional massage, manicure, craft sectionals, and a Saturday evening banquet with entertainment.  For more information, pick up a brochure in the narthex or call the camp office at 812-342-4815.

 

A FALL BAKE SALE AND LUNCHEON will be served at Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall on Friday, October 19, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  The Auxiliary of CrossLife Ministries will be hosts, serving chicken casserole, green beans, salads, roll, desserts, and drinks.  Free-will donations will be accepted, and you may dine in or carry out.  Funds raised will be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.  Tickets can be obtained from any Auxiliary member, by calling CrossLife Ministries at 812-522-8440, or at the door the day of the luncheon.  "Helping Hands" donation boxes located on the tables will help support Anchor House.

 

ST. PETER, WAYMANSVILLE, will have its annual Fish Fry on Sunday, October 21, from 4:00-7:00 PM.  A free-will offering will be received and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will provide supplemental funds.  Everyone invited.

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL will be performing its 8th annual musical on Thursday, November 8, through Sunday, November 11.  This year's production is Annie Get Your Gun.  Performances will take place in the school's Commons at 7:00 PM nightly.  In addition, a matinee on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 will be available.  Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased through the school office.  For questions or more information, please call the Trinity office at 812-524-8547.