Monday, January 27, 2014

January 26 Weekly News


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

 

THIS WEEK we will celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week.  Our students will enjoy special treats and dress-up days and will attend chapel services and participate in special activities at Immanuel (Kindergarten-3rd grade) and Trinity (4th-8th grades) on Friday.  Students have drawn pictures which are included in today's bulletin to express their gratitude in being able to attend our Lutheran school and to thank the congregation for giving them this opportunity.

 

A TOTAL OF $36.52 was collected from last Sunday's Penny Collection for the Pregnancy Care Center.  Baby bottles are available in the narthex for those who would like to put in their spare change and donate to the PCC.  Please return these by next Sunday, February 2.

 

"DUE TO AN error on my part, donations to the Scholarship Fund for James Rockhill and Jacob Hercamp were not recorded as to the individual's donations.  If you need a receipt for tax purposes, please contact me as soon as possible." - Mark Buss

 

ST. PETER, WAYMANSVILLE, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans are sponsoring a Soup Supper & Euchre Party this evening.  The supper begins at 5:30 PM for $5/person, with Euchre to begin at 6:30 PM for $5/person.  Proceeds will go to help Orphan Grain Train's move to a new location.  Everyone invited.

 

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY will be offered at St. John's, White Creek, beginning next Sunday, February 2, at 2:00 PM.  This class will run for 9 weeks with allowances for Spring Break.  This class will empower you with practical skills to beat debt and to build wealth.  You can take control of your money no matter how busy your schedule is.  Sign up by going online to www.daveramsey.com/fpu.

 

ASSET AUCTION:  Trinity Lutheran High School will hold an Asset Auction for the general public on Saturday, March 29, at the Betty Shepman farm on Hwy 50 in Seymour across from Applebee's.  The auction will begin at 9:00 AM with auctioneer Fred Pollert, of Pollert's, Inc., and food will be served throughout the day.  The Asset Auction effort is called "Renew Their Strength" with all proceeds raised at the auction being applied towards the debt on the original school loan for Trinity.  If you would like to learn more about this auction and would possible be interested in donating to it, please contact our Asset Auctions volunteer, Keith Mensendiek  (342-4981), Asset Auction co-chairs, John & Pam Fox (342-1323), or Trinity's Development Director, Michael Bridges (812-343-3352).

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Eric & Amanda Kerkhof on the birth of their son, ALEXANDER SAMUEL, this past Monday, January 20.  Alexander arrived weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and measuring 21 ins.  Everyone is doing fine - God's blessings to them!

 

POSITION AVAILABLE: St. Peter Lutheran Church, Brownstown, is seeking candidates for teacher for its preschool for the 2014-2015 school year.  Interested persons should contact Mike Rittman  at 812-358-2550 by March 1.

 

SUMMER CAMP:  It's time to start thinking about summer camp!  On February 1, Lakeview Ministries will begin registering campers (grades K-12) for its 2014 summer season.  Don't let your children miss the adventure, joy, and wonder that a week at a Christian camp can bring.  To get more information, pick up a summer brochure in the narthex, visit the camp's website at www.camplakeview.com, or call the camp office at 812-342-4815.  Registrations must be postmarked on or after February 1.  No phone reservations will be accepted until two weeks after registration opens, so the best way to register is to get the forms ready and mail them on February 1.  See you at camp!

Monday, January 20, 2014

January 19 Weekly News


PENNY COLLECTION:  The Sanctity of Human Life Sunday is being observed today. Please note today's bulletin insert.  We are receiving offerings for the Pregnancy Care Center to give thanks and praise to God for the many years He has given to us by giving a penny (or more) for each year of our life.  A basket is in the narthex to receive these offerings.

 

THE FOLLOWING newly elected officers will be installed during today's worship:  Chairman-Doyce Eckelman, General Fund Treasurer-Brian Hauersperger, Elder-Louis Voelker, Synodical Treasurer-Anna Condra, Third Trustee-Mike Ross, Bd. of Ed.-Jason Bode and Shelly Burns, Bd. of Evang.-Jeffrey Kyler and Lindsay Paluch, Bd. of Steward.-Lloyd Meyer, Ushers-Kevin Kidd, Mason Newkirk, and Tom Schroer, Trinity Bd.-Tina Wise.  Please keep all of our officers in your prayers as they carry out their responsibilities for our church congregation.

 

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

 

YOUTH GROUPS will meet this evening at 7:00 PM.  The High School Youth Group will have its annual Winter Retreat next weekend, beginning Friday, January 24, at 7:00 PM at the Camp Lakeview Village Lodge.  The Retreat will end with worship at White Creek Sunday morning.  Any high school youth planning to attend should let the Vandercars know by this Thursday.

 

FEBRUARY CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS need to be given to Becky by tomorrow.

 

THE ST. JOHN'S FOUNDATION will meet in the church office this Wednesday evening, January 22, after the worship service (7:35 PM).

 

A SPECIAL OFFERING ENVELOPE is included with your offering envelopes to use when giving your Trinity dues.  Those dues are assessed at $16/communicant member and may be put into the Sunday morning offering plate.

 

PLEASE NOTE the bulletin insert today regarding the legislation on the definition of marriage which is being debated in the Indiana House and Senate.  A form letter is available in the church office to mail to your Senator or Representative.  Contact Becky for a copy.

 

"DUE TO AN error on my part, donations to the Scholarship Fund for James Rockhill and Jacob Hercamp were not recorded as to the individual's donations.  If you need a receipt for tax purposes, please contact me as soon as possible." - Mark Buss

 

THANKS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED from Trinity Lutheran High School for our church's donation of $695.00 from our Synodical Fund.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Mark & Richelle Bushur on the birth of their daughter, KAROLINE EMMA GRACE, born this past Tuesday.  Karoline arrived weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and measuring 19 ins.  Everyone is doing fine - God's blessings to them!

 

ST. PETER, WAYMANSVILLE, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans are sponsoring a Soup Supper & Euchre Party on Sunday, January 26.  The supper begins at 5:30 PM for $5/person, with Euchre to begin at 6:30 PM for $5/person.  Proceeds will go to help Orphan Grain Train's move to a new location.  Everyone invited.

 

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY will be offered at St. John's, White Creek, beginning Sunday, February 2, at 2:00 PM.  This class will run for 9 weeks with allowances for Spring Break.  This class will empower you with practical skills to beat debt and to build wealth.  You can take control of your money no matter how busy your schedule is.  Sign up by going online to www.daveramsey.com/fpu.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE: St. Peter Lutheran Church, Brownstown, is seeking candidates for teacher for its preschool for the 2014-2015 school year.  Interested persons should contact Mike Rittman  at 812-358-2550 by March 1.

 

ST. PAUL, CLIFTY, PRESCHOOL will begin its open enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year on Monday, January 27.  Brochures are available in the narthex or persons may call Henry Wischmeier, director, at 376-6504 for more information.

Monday, January 13, 2014

January 12 Weekly News


THE ANNUAL VOTERS' MEETING will be held this afternoon at 1:30 PM in the Fellowship Room.  The election of officers for 2014 will be among the business at hand. All confirmed members of our congregation are encouraged to attend.

 

GUILD MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting this evening at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Room.  Baptismal banners will be assembled.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE will meet at 5:30 PM for supper next Sunday evening, January 19, and then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Wednesday evening, January 15, after the worship service (7:35 PM).

 

PENNY COLLECTION:  The Sanctity of Human Life Sunday will be observed next Sunday, January 19.  We will have a Penny Collection for the Pregnancy Care Center to give thanks and praise to God for the many years He has given to us by giving a penny (or more) for each year of our life.  A basket will be in the narthex to receive these offerings.

 

DEPOSITS OF $6.00 and $93.00 have been made to the church and school accounts on behalf of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' Thrivent Choice program by the directed Choice Dollars of the following:  Mark Buss, Mike & Kathy Sanders, and Matthew Taulman.

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL is seeking candidates for a part-time teaching position for the 2014-2015 school year in the area of Spanish.  If interested, please drop off a resume in the Trinity school office by January 31.

OPEN HOUSE:  White Creek Lutheran School will hold its' annual Open House on Friday, February 7, from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM. (Snow date will be Monday, February 10.) Interested persons are invited to sit in and observe classes.  Teachers will be available between instruction times to answer any questions.

 

TRINITY OPEN HOUSE: Trinity Lutheran High School invites students and their families to an open house this Tuesday, January 14, from 4:00-6:00 PM.  All eighth grade students will be entered in a drawing to win a Trinity t-shirt.  Interested eighth grade students will also receive a $75 voucher that covers half of the registration costs at Trinity for the 2014-2015 school year.  Please enter through the commons.

 

CHORAL CONCERT:  St. Paul, Clifty, will sponsor a Choral Concert this Tuesday, January 14, at 7:00 PM featuring the Millikin University Collegiate Chorale and the Columbus North High School Concert Choir.  Everyone is cordially invited - admission is free.

 

EXERCISE CLASSES:  Due to the weather, many of last week's exercise classes could not be held.  The new 9-week session of exercise classes will begin this week and go up to spring break.  Exercising can help with those few extra holiday pounds, depression and stress.  Joining group fitness classes can be a lot of fun and the social group can help you start or stay on track with a healthy life style.  For more information, pick up a flyer in the narthex and/or call Janet Morey at 812-350-6238.   

 

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY:  Financial Peace University will be available again in 2014 at St. John’s, White Creek.  Financial Peace University will teach you to take control of your money, invest in the future, and give like never before.  If interested in enrolling, please call or text Phil or Crista Burbrink at 812-216-1982 or email cristaburbrink@gmail.com.

Monday, December 30, 2013

December 29 Weekly News


THERE WILL BE NO Sunday School or Bible Class today after worship.

 

NEW YEAR'S EVE WORSHIP with Holy Communion will be held at 7:00 PM.  Please note that there will be no Wednesday evening worship this week.

 

OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2014 are available in the narthex.  If you have not yet picked yours up, please do so today.

 

THE JANUARY CALENDAR AND NEWS are also available in the narthex if you did not get that last Sunday.

 

BULLETIN ITEMS for next week need to be given to Becky by tomorrow.  The church/school office hours will be altered yet this week due to Christmas break.  Please call to make sure someone is in before you make the trip!

 

BUILDING FUND PLEDGE:  Just a reminder that pledges for the school expansion need to be turned in by this Tuesday to be counted for 2013.  Pledge envelopes are available in the narthex and may be put into the offering plate, given to Janet Morey, Building Fund Treasurer, or turned in to the church office.

 

THE ANNUAL VOTERS' MEETING will be held on Sunday, January 12, at 1:30 PM in the Fellowship Room.  This is one week later than usual so that all the treasurers will have time to get their books closed for the year. The election of officers for 2014 will be among the business at hand. All confirmed members of our congregation are encouraged to attend.

 

PHIL'S FRIENDS will be making cards next Sunday evening at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Room.  Everyone is invited to come and help.

 

YOUTH GROUPS will meet next Sunday evening at 7:00 PM.

 

ALTAR GUILD:  Volunteers are needed to serve on the Altar Guild.  If you would be able to help one month of the year (either the two Sundays of the month, or the two Wednesdays), please contact Cari Hercamp at 812-528-0547.  If you are currently on the Altar Guild list, please let Cari know whether you would like to continue serving.

 

MANY THANKS to the congregation from Pastor Cook and the faculty and staff of White Creek Lutheran School for the Christmas gifts.  Your prayers and support of our ministry are wonderful blessings for all here at St. John's!

 

A BIG THANK-YOU to Clara Claycamp for purchasing and organizing the Christmas candy treats for the past several years and also those who helped her pack them.  Clara would like to "retire" from this project, so we will be looking for someone to take this over.  If you would like to do this, please contact Doyce Eckelman.

 

ALSO, MANY THANKS TO Karen Schlehuser for her creative talents in beautifying our altar and narthex for the Christmas season.  Persons who donated poinsettias are asked to please remove them after next Sunday's worship.

 

ST. PAUL'S, CLIFTY'S annual Christmas Concert that was postponed due to the weather has been rescheduled for next Sunday, January 5, at 7:00 PM with pre-concert harp music beginning at 6:40 PM.  The Lafayette Back Chorale and Orchestra will present this concert that will include congregational singing.  Everyone is invited - admission is free.

Monday, December 23, 2013

December 22 Weekly News


TODAY IS THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT.   We light the fourth candle on the Advent wreath, the candle of love, which symbolizes Christ's love.  "For God so loved the world that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life."  John 3:16

 

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets for January - March  are available in the narthex.

 

JANUARY CALENDARS AND NEWS will be available from the ushers after today's worship.

 

THIS WEEK'S CHRISTMAS WORSHIP:  Worship will be held Christmas Eve at 4:30 PM, with the Children's Christmas Eve Program to begin at 6:30 PM (pre-service music at 6:15 PM).  Worship with Holy Communion will be held Christmas Day, beginning at 10:30 AM.  There will be no Wednesday evening worship Christmas night.

 

THERE WILL BE NO Sunday School or Bible Class next Sunday, December 29.

 

NEW YEAR'S EVE WORSHIP with Holy Communion will be held at 7:00 PM.

 

BULLETIN ITEMS for next week need to be given to Becky by tomorrow.  Due to Christmas Break, the church/school office hours will be altered for the next two weeks.  Please call to make sure someone is in before you make the trip!

 

ALTAR GUILD:  Volunteers are needed to serve on the Altar Guild.  If you would be able to help one month of the year (either the two Sundays of the month, or the two Wednesdays), please contact Cari Hercamp at 812-528-0547.  If you are currently on the Altar Guild list, please let Cari know whether you would like to continue serving.

 

POINSETTIAS have been given in memory of loved ones by the following:

     *Carol Thompson by Bill Thompson & Family

     *Franklin & Frances Burbrink, Orville & Edna Bode, Glen and Steve Bode by Dale & Bettie Burbrink

     *Ed & Alma Dettmer by Paul & Gloria Dettmer, Ken & Sharon Dettmer, and Jim & Sheri Dettmer

     *Nancy, Paul, and Leon Ferguson by Jackie & Steve Shroyer

     *Jasper Musillami and Robert & Olga Behrman by Mike & Ruth Musillami

     *Don &  Fazenda Darlage and Louis & Anita Voelker by Lou & Jean Voelker

     *Chet & Edna Bode by Ken & Kyra Bode & Family

     *Bernice Bode by Ken & Kyra Bode & Family

     *Ben & Mabel Burbrink by Bob & Karen Burbrink & Family

     *Rev. O.W. Linnemeier, Don Linnemeier, Bob & Erna Schlehuser, and Alan Schlehuser by Leon & Joan Schlehuser

     *Alan Schlehuser by Terry, Ruth, and Betsy Schlehuser

     *Henry Roettger by Terry, Ruth, and Betsy Schlehuser

     *Loved ones by Mary Anne Schneider

     *Russell & Margaret Foster, Bob & Erna Schlehuser, and Alan Schlehuser by Jim & Karen Schlehuser

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Josh & Dishi Dettmer on the birth of their son, JACOB NIKHIL, born on December 4.  Jacob arrived weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and measuring 19 ins.  Everyone is doing fine.  God's blessings to them!  If you would like to send congratulations, Josh & Dishi's address is 663 Par Drive, Jacksonville, NC  28540.

 

"DOUBLE DIRECT" CAMPAIGN:  Our congregation made the "Top Ten" list of congregations that received Thrivent Choice dollars as a result of the "Double Direct" campaign during October and November.  Members directed $8,872 Thrivent Choice dollars to St. John's, which was doubled for a total of $17,744 in Thrivent Choice dollars.  What a blessing for our congregation!

 

DEPOSITS OF $83.00 and $87.00 have been made to the church and school accounts on behalf of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans'  Thrivent Choice program.  Those members directing their Choice Dollars include:  Jan Buss, Clara Claycamp, Becky Eckelman, Keith Mensendiek, Aaron Voelker, Jean Voelker.

 

FINANCIAL UPDATE:  Approximately $70,000 is needed in December to close out our year.  We have collected $32,780 the first three Sundays, leaving a balance of $37,220 still needed.  Please give this your prayerful consideration as the year comes to an end. - Mark Buss, General Fund Treasurer

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Monday, December 16, 2013

December 15 Weekly News


TODAY MARKS THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT.   We light the third candle on the Advent wreath, the pink candle of joy.  The angels sang a message of joy.  "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.'"  Luke 2:13-14

 

OUR THIRD MIDWEEK ADVENT WORSHIP will be held this Wednesday at 7:00 PM.  The Youth will be serving a chili/baked potato supper before worship, beginning at 5:45 PM.

 

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets for January - March  will be available from the ushers after today's worship.  Large print copies are also available.

 

THE LADIES AID/GUILD COOKIE SALE is being held TODAY after worship in the upstairs front hall of school.  Various crafts are also available for sale.   Enjoy some Christmas treats and do a little Christmas shopping!

 

PHIL'S FRIENDS card making will be held this evening at 6:00 PM, before the Youth meet at 7:00 PM.  Everyone is welcome to come and help with the cards!

 

JANUARY CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS need to be given to Becky by this Thursday.

 

LOOKING AHEAD TO CHRISTMAS WORSHIP:  Worship will be held Christmas Eve at 4:30 PM, with the Children's Christmas Eve Program to begin at 6:30 PM (pre-service music at 6:15 PM).  Worship with Holy Communion will be held Christmas Day, beginning at 10:30 AM.  There will be no Wednesday evening worship Christmas night.

 

CHRISTMAS PRE-SERVICE MUSIC:  Anyone interested in performing a musical number (instrumental or vocal) prior to the start of the Children's Christmas Eve Service is asked to send an email to sundayschool@whitecreek.org.

 

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS:  Persons who would like to place poinsettias on the Altar for the Christmas season are asked to contact Karen Schlehuser (342-6140).  Flowers may be purchased individually or ordered through Karen.

 

CHRISTMAS CARD DELIVERY:  Our Youth will be delivering Christmas cards locally this Tuesday, December 17, after school.  Cost is 25 cents/card.  A drop box is in the narthex.

 

CHRISTMAS EVE TREATS:  Donations for the children's Christmas Eve candy treats may be given to the Elder on duty or to any of the ushers.

 

ALTAR GUILD:  Volunteers are needed to serve on the Altar Guild.  If you would be able to help one month of the year (either the two Sundays of the month, or the two Wednesdays), please contact Cari Hercamp at 812-528-0547.  If you are currently on the Altar Guild list, please let Cari know whether you would like to continue serving.

 

"DEAR MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN'S:  We sincerely appreciate your cards and visits to Wilma.  It was a special treat to have Pastor Cook and the carolers sing to us last Sunday.  That was so special!  Thanks for your concern."  Sincerely, Wilma & Don Voelker

 

FINANCIAL UPDATE:  Approximately $70,000 is needed in December to close out our year.  We have collected $21,600 the first two Sundays, leaving a balance of $48,400 still needed.  Please give this your prayerful consideration as the year comes to an end. - Mark Buss, General Fund Treasurer

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Lakeview Ministries is currently seeking a full time Facilities Technician.  This position will assist in maintaining all the buildings and grounds of Lakeview Ministries as well as hosting guest groups throughout the year.  For more information, please go to the camp's website at www.camplakeview.com or call the camp office at 812-342-4815.  Submit resumes to david@camplakeview.com.  All resumes must be submitted by December 31, 2013.