Behrman Funeral

Mildred Behrman went home to the Lord last night. Visitation will be held at Voss funeral home on Thursday (9/11) from 4-8PM. The funeral will be at St. John's on Friday at 10AM with visitation beginning at 9AM.

September 7 Weekly News

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASS will begin next Sunday, September 14, after worship.  In preparation to celebrate our 175th anniversary in 2015, the Adult Bible Class will have a 7-week DVD course on the history of the Missouri Synod.  Come learn about our Lutheran heritage and commitment to being a Christ-centered and Bible-based denomination.  Join us in marveling at the courage of our forefathers and the abundant grace that God has given to our Synod!

 

THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE will meet tomorrow evening at 7 PM.

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Wednesday evening after worship (7:30 PM).

 

PASTOR COOK will begin an adult Confirmation class this Wednesday evening after worship (7:30).  Anyone interested in learning and/or reviewing Luther's small catechism as a member or potential member of our church is welcome to attend.  This will be about a six-week course.  Please contact the church office if interested in attending.

 

SMORGASBORD/BAZAAR:  Our Annual Smorgasbord/Bazaar is less than 2 weeks away!  If you have not yet signed up to help and/or donate, see Annette Purdue.  A "Second Time Around" table will again be featured at the Bazaar for good used items (no clothes, please), so keep that in mind when cleaning out those closets and drawers!

 

WELCOME TO Roger, Colleen, Chase, Brayden, Cody, Alex, and Miley Hughes as they have joined us in church membership.  Offer them your hand in friendship and welcome them into our White Creek family!

 

"DEAR PASTOR COOK AND ST. JOHN'S CONGREGATION:  Thank you very much for the privilege to join you in an historic afternoon of hymn singing to celebrate the installation and restoration of your pipe organ.  I enjoy participating in such history, and I thank you for the opportunity to do so on Sunday, August 10." - Sincerely, John W. Matthews, Jr., Director of Music and Organist, Grace Lutheran Church, Columbus

 

STUDENTS IN GRADES K-5 are invited to TREATS (Teaching faith, Reaching out to the community, Eating with others, Abiding in Christ, Tilling human soil) at St. Paul's, Borchers.  TREATS is held every month on the second Wednesday from 4:15-6:30 PM and includes designated times for homework, Bible stories, crafts, snacks, games, and much more.  There will be a free-will offering meal at the end of each event.  Contact Becky in the church office for more information and an enrollment form.

 

WALK FOR LIFE 2014:  The Pregnancy Care Center's 2014 Walk for Life, Be a Voice for the Voiceless, will be held on Saturday, September 20.  Registration begins at 9:30 AM, followed by the Walk at 10:30 AM.  Check in the church office if you would like to walk or make a donation to those walking.

 

THE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER will be offering a Ministry Orientation Night on Monday, September 22, from 6-9 PM for anyone interested in volunteering within their ministry.  The PCC staff will present the history and vision of the PCC, an overview of each area of ministry to become involved with, and a section on post-modern thinking and how the culture affects who they minister to.  A light snack will be provided.  Training will then continue the following week from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM each day, Monday, September 29-Thursday, October 2.  Questions may be directed to Christy Shaw, Volunteer Coordinator, at 812-371-9390.

 

CAMP LAKEVIEW will hold its annual Women's Retreat October 10-12.  The keynote speaker will be Jan Struck.  Come for a peaceful weekend of renewal through Christian fellowship, God's Word, and relaxation.  Also featured will be guest sectional leaders, recreation, crafts, a banquet, and more.  Cost is $85/person - $45 for commuters.  Call the camp office (812-342-4815) for reservations.

 

ATTENTION: ALL SEAMSTRESSES:  Trinity Lutheran High School will be presenting Annie for their fall musical.  They are in need of volunteers to help sew a variety of costumes.  If you know how to sew and can donate your time, Trinity will provide the material, measurements, and an opportunity to be part of an exciting production.  Please call Trinity (524-8547) or Head Seamstress Cindy Claycamp (812-216-2225) if you would like to help.  Thanks in advance for using your gifts and talents to serve Trinity's music and drama students!

Kristie needs our prayers

Please take time throughout your day to pray for Kristie Wessel. Kristie is awaiting confirmation of a sepsis diagnosis, which is VERY serious on top of the other infections that she has as well as the compromised immune system.

Psalm 121

"I lift up my eyes to the hills, from where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber."

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run starting at White Creek Lutheran School!!

WE INSPIRE GIRLS TO BE JOYFUL, HEALTHY AND CONFIDENT USING A FUN, EXPERIENCE-BASED CURRICULUM WHICH CREATIVELY INTEGRATES RUNNING.     

                                      

Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in 3^rd-8^th grade. We teach life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k running event. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.

MISSION

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

VISION

We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.                                                                                                                             

OUR CORE VALUES

Recognize our power and responsibility to be intentional in our decision making

Embrace our differences and find strength in our connectedness

Express joy, optimism and gratitude through our words, thoughts and actions

Nurture our physical, emotional and spiritual health

Lead with an open heart and assume positive intent

Stand up for ourselves and others

FALL 2014 SEASON

Fall Season begins September 16th on Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4:15 at White Creek Lutheran School. Questions? Contact Crista Burbrink 812-216-1982

2014 Fall Season  Locations - Cost is $40 per girl - girls receive a running journal, water bottle, tshirt, and entry to the 5k.  

No practice during Fall Break.  The girls will participate in the Foundation For Youth 5k on Nov. 15th at 3:00 p.m.  

August 31 Weekly News

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

 

THRIVENT MEMBERS:  We will have a BRIEF meeting in the back rows of church TODAY to update everyone on how the Thrivent Choice funds have been put to use for the school and the church and to gather member input for use of these funds as we move forward.  Please plan to attend.  Thank you!

 

BRICKS:  Orders are again being taken for bricks for our sidewalk and memory garden THROUGH TOMORROW (Labor Day).  Cost is $100/brick.  To order, contact Ernie & Donna Dettmer or Larry & Janice Claycamp.  Bricks will be placed in October.

 

THE CHURCH OFFICE will be closed tomorrow in observance of the Labor Day holiday. 

 

LADIES BIBLE STUDIES:  Jean Jack will be hosting a 9 session Bible study, Golden Fruit, for ladies on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM in the Fellowship Room, beginning this Wednesday, September 3.  Contact her at jjack@whitecreek.org or 714-768-5731 for more information.  A dinner salad will be served to nourish the body as we study God's Word to nourish the soul.  Emily Cook will lead the Women's Bible Study on the Book of Acts on Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-5:00 PM at the parsonage, also beginning this Wednesday, September 3.  Babysitting will be provided.  Contact Emily at 812-447-8693 to enroll.                                            

 

SMORGASBORD/BAZAAR:  Our Annual Smorgasbord/Bazaar is coming up on Saturday, September 20.  Sign-up sheets for help and donations will be available after worship today in the narthex.    A "Second Time Around" table will again be featured at the Bazaar for good used items (no clothes, please), so keep that in mind when cleaning out those closets and drawers!

 

A CARD SHOWER will be held this week for Harold & Harriett Meyer in celebration of Harold's 87th birthday this Tuesday and Harold & Harriett's 64th anniversary this Wednesday. 

 

ADDRESS UPDATE:  Mildred Behrman has moved into the Lutheran Home.  Cards may be sent to her at 1428 Gaiser Dr., Seymour, IN  47274.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Paul & Amy Blomenberg on the birth of their son, JAMES LAWRENCE.  James arrived weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz.  Everyone is doing fine - Paul & Amy reside in Denver, Colorado.

 

175TH ANNIVERSARY:  The anniversary committee is working on putting together a 2015 calendar that would include historical information as well as photographs over the years.  If you have old pictures we could borrow to look at, please put them in an envelope with your name on it and give it to Becky in the office or Mary Anne Schneider.  The pictures may also be used in our new church directory that we will be doing in December.  Pictures will be returned to you.

 

CHURCH PICTURES/DIRECTORY:  We will be doing church pictures and putting out a new church directory in celebrating our 175th Anniversary in 2015.  The following is a timeline listing when this will be taking place:  Pictures will be taken on December 11, 12, and 13 and December 18, 19,  and 20.  We will be having sign-ups for appointments on October 26, November 2, 9 and 16 after church.  We are planning on having the directory completed by early spring 2015.

 

MUM SALE:  Our school is currently sponsoring its annual fall mum sale.  Eight-inch mums ($6.00) and fourteen-inch mums ($22.00) in various colors are available.  Order forms are available in the narthex or persons may order from any WCLS student (or email Becky).  Orders with payments need to be turned in to the school office by this Wednesday, September 3.  Proceeds from the sale go to the Childrens ' Fund to help cover special activities.

 

THE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER will be offering a Ministry Orientation Night on Monday, September 22, from 6-9 PM for anyone interested in volunteering within their ministry.  The PCC staff will present the history and vision of the PCC, an overview of each area of ministry to become involved with, and a section on post-modern thinking and how the culture affects who they minister to.  A light snack will be provided.  Training will then continue the following week from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM each day, Monday, September 29-Thursday, October 2.  Questions may be directed to Christy Shaw, Volunteer Coordinator, at 812-371-9390.

August 24 Weekly News

TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given in loving memory of  Mary Louise Schroer by her family.  Mary Louise went to her heavenly home 10 years ago this Tuesday, August 26.

 

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

 

LADIES AID MEMBERS are reminded of their Bible study and meeting this Wednesday, August 27, at 9:00 AM, followed by working on items for the upcoming Bazaar.

 

THRIVENT MEMBERS:  We will have a BRIEF meeting in the back rows of church next Sunday, August 31, to update everyone on how the Thrivent Choice funds have been put to use for the school and the church and to gather member input for use of these funds as we move forward.  Please plan to attend.  Thank you!

 

LADIES BIBLE STUDY- FOOD FOR BODY AND SOUL:  Jean Jack will be hosting a 9 session Bible study for ladies on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM in the Fellowship Room, beginning on September 3.  We are called to be daughters and wives, sisters and friends, mothers and grandmas, volunteers, employees, citizens, and leaders.  Golden Fruit is a study that puts these roles into perspective.  Contact Jean Jack at jjack@whitecreek.org or 714-768-5731 for more information.  A dinner salad will be served to nourish the body as we study God's Word to nourish the soul.

 

SMORGASBORD/BAZAAR:  Our Annual Smorgasbord/Bazaar is coming up on Saturday, September 20.  Sign-up sheets for help and donations will be available after worship today in the narthex.    A "Second Time Around" table will again be featured at the Bazaar for good used items (no clothes, please), so keep that in mind when cleaning out those closets and drawers!

 

CHURCH PICTURES/DIRECTORY:  We will be doing church pictures and putting out a new church directory in celebrating our 175th Anniversary in 2015.  The following is a timeline listing when this will be taking place:  Pictures will be taken on December 11, 12, and 13 and December 18, 19,  and 20.  We will be having sign-ups for appointments on October 26, November 2, 9 and 16 after church.  We are planning on having the directory completed by early spring 2015.

 

BASEBALL TICKETS: Those who ordered tickets for the September 7 game at Cincinnati may pick them up from the church office.

 

MUM SALE:  Our school is currently sponsoring its annual fall mum sale.  Eight-inch mums ($6.00) and fourteen-inch mums ($22.00) in various colors are available.  Order forms are available in the narthex or persons may order from any WCLS student (or email Becky).  Orders with payments need to be turned in to the school office by Wednesday, September 3.  Proceeds from the sale go to the Childrens' Fund to help cover special activities.

 

BRICKS:  Orders are again being taken for bricks for our sidewalk and memory garden from now through Labor Day (next week).  Cost is $100/brick.  To order, contact Ernie & Donna Dettmer or Larry & Janice Claycamp.  Bricks will be placed in October.   If you would like to see design options that are available for the bricks, contact Becky in the church office.

 

ADDRESS UPDATE:  LCPL Smith Zachary, Mals-36 (41n), Unit 37141, FPO, AP 96372-7141  (Zach is currently serving in Japan for the next year.)

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Zion Lutheran Preschool is looking for a teacher assistant Monday-Friday for its 3s and 4s classes (daily schedule varies).  Contact Roy Stuckwisch, director, at 812-522-5911 for an application or more information. 

 

THE LWML COLUMBUS ZONE RALLY will be held on Saturday, September 13, at St. Paul, Clifty.  The mission presentation will highlight the Chinese ministry in Bloomington and Columbus. All ladies are invited.  Please mark your calendars!

 

2014 WALK FOR LIFE:  The Pregnancy Care Center's Annual Walk for Life, Be a Voice for the Voiceless, will be held on Saturday, September 20, at the East Columbus Christian Church, 3170 Indiana Ave.  Please note the insert included with today's bulletin.  Persons who would like to sign up to walk or donate may contact Jean Voelker (522-8168) or get a registration form from the church office.

August 17 Weekly News

TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Thorn & Tara Murphy to the glory of God as they were married here at St. John's last evening.  God's blessings to them as they begin their married life together.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will gather at 5:30 PM this evening at Bob Evans restaurant for supper and then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.  Guests are always welcome to join them!

 

LADIES BIBLE STUDY- FOOD FOR BODY AND SOUL:  Jean Jack will be hosting a 9 session Bible study for ladies on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM in the Fellowship Room, beginning on September 3.  We are called to be daughters and wives, sisters and friends, mothers and grandmas, volunteers, employees, citizens, and leaders.  Golden Fruit is a study that puts these roles into perspective.  Contact Jean Jack at jjack@whitecreek.org or 714-768-5731 for more information.  A dinner salad will be served to nourish the body as we study God's Word to nourish the soul.

 

MANY THANKS TO those who helped with all the picnic details last Sunday.  A special thanks to Chris Newkirk and Annette Purdue for purchasing and preparing the food and cleaning up afterward.  (Mental note-more volunteers needed to help clean up next year!)

 

SMORGASBORD/BAZAAR:  Our Annual Smorgasbord/Bazaar is coming up on Saturday, September 20.  Sign-up sheets for help and donations will be available after worship today in the narthex.    A "Second Time Around" table will again be featured at the Bazaar for good used items (no clothes, please), so keep that in mind when cleaning out those closets and drawers!

175TH ANNIVERSARY:  The anniversary committee is working on putting together a 2015 calendar that would include historical information as well as photographs over the years.  If you have old pictures we could borrow to look at, please put them in an envelope with your name on it and give it to Becky in the office or Mary Anne Schneider.  The pictures may also be used in our new church directory that we will be doing in December.  Pictures will be returned to you.

 

BRICKS:  Orders are again being taken for bricks for our sidewalk and memory garden from now through Labor Day.  Cost is $100/brick.  To order, contact Ernie & Donna Dettmer or Larry & Janice Claycamp.  Bricks will be placed in October.   If you would like to see design options that are available for the bricks, contact Becky in the church office.

 

NEW ADDRESS:  Jacob & Emily Hercamp, 109 W. 12th St., Imperial, Nebraska  69033

 

SEAMSTRESSES:  As the Trinity students prepare to present Annie for their fall musical, volunteers are needed to help sew a variety of costumes.  If you know how to sew and can donate your time, Trinity will provide the material, measurements, and an opportunity for you to be part of an exciting production.  Please call Trinity (812-524-8547) or Head Seamstress Cindy Claycamp (812-216-2225) if you would like to help.  Thanks in advance for using your gifts and talents to serve Trinity's music and drama students!

 

EVERYONE IS INVITED to come and support the TLHS volleyball team before their game this Friday, August 22, from 5:30-7:30 PM in the school's cafeteria.  Purchase a ticket from any volleyball member and receive a BBQ sandwich, chips, drink, and a dessert for only five dollars!

 

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, Seymour, will be sponsoring its 4th annual Open Car Show next Saturday, August 23, in the Redeemer parking lot.  Registration ($15.00 donation) is from 10:00 AM-Noon.  Awards will be given at 3:00 PM.  Proceeds benefit Redeemer parochial students.

 

GOLF OUTING:  Trinity Lutheran Church, Vallonia, is sponsoring a golf outing next Saturday, August 23, at the Hickory Hills golf course.  Sign-in begins at 11:00 AM for $50/person.  All proceeds will go to the church's building fund.  For more information, contact Matt Helwig at 812-525-9313.