April 19 Weekly News

TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given in thanksgiving and celebration of Joyce Meyer's birthday today by her children and grandchildren.  May God continue to bless you with many more years, Joyce!  Flowers have also been given by Terry, Ruth, and Betsy Schlehuser in loving memory of Alan as he celebrates his birthday in his heavenly home.

 

A SPECIAL SERVICE, Re-enactment Sunday, will be held next Sunday, April 24, as part of our 175th anniversary celebration.  This service will walk the congregation through our 175 year history.  The Children's Choir will lead the congregation in a German hymn, select members will help relive our history in special prayers, and some members will dress in period apparel.  Come and celebrate as we see that God's promise to us has been constant these 175 years!

 

PRAYER SERVICE:  As our congregation continues to stand against the attacks of Satan in these last days, it is vitally important for us to be a congregation at prayer.  Beginning Wednesday, April 29, Pastor Cook will be leading a brief prayer service immediately following the school's chapel service.  If you are unable to attend, would you please take time throughout the week to keep our membership in your prayers, specifically those inactive members that we are trying to reconnect with, and the financial situation of our church and school.  Above all, let us give thanks to God for all that He has blessed us with and ask Him to prosper the work of our hands (Ps. 90) as He strengthens our faith.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet THIS EVENING at Bob Evans at 5:30 PM for supper and will then return to Lloyd & Jean's home to view the DVD of their Holy Land Tour, followed by playing cards and socializing.  Guests are always welcome!

 

MAY CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS need to be given to Becky by TOMORROW.

 

THE LADIES AID will meet this Wednesday at 9:00 AM for Bible study and their monthly meeting.  Mite boxes will be gathered.

 

ORDER FORMS for 175th anniversary t-shirts will be available in the narthex TODAY after worship.  Order forms with payment need to be returned to any anniversary committee member or to Becky in the church office by Sunday, May 3.  Shirts will be available for pick-up on Sunday, May 17.  Sample shirts are available for viewing in the narthex.

 

CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY:  In August of 1856, Teacher Th. Gotsch arrived.  (Up until that time, the pastor took care of the school.)  Mr. Fred W. Meier approached all members about contributions for the new church building.  When results were not sufficient, Mr. Henry Schlehuser was sent around.  A little more than $2,500 dollars was raised.  The rest was borrowed, for the most part, from members.  The cost of the new church was $4,432.98.

 

LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION PICTURES:  The following Confirmation class pictures are still needed: 2000, 2001, 1971, 1972, 1976, (professional pictures best) 1960, 1968, 1951, 1958, 1940, 1945, 1947, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1920, 1921, 1923, and all years prior to 1920 except 1918 and 1919.  The original picture is needed to make a good copy.  If you prefer not to leave your picture(s), Janeen Blomenberg will be available in the church office after church to scan your original picture so you can take it home again.

 

175TH ANNIVERSARY PLATES are expected to arrive around April 28.  Anyone who would still like to order a plate may do so by contacting Kyra Bode at 812-390-7571 or kbode43@gmail.com.  Cost is $20/plate.  They will also be for sale after church in the front school hall.

 

VARIETY SHOW:  Trinity Lutheran High School will be holding a Variety Show this Friday, April 24, beginning at 7:00 PM in the gymnasium.  Admission is $5/person.  Come and enjoy lots of laughter and entertainment!

 

MRS. MICAH MCCORMICK, our WCLS 7th and 8th grade teacher, will be sponsoring a St. Baldrick's Event next Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM-3 PM at Raft To Rafters Pool & Spa in Columbus to collect funds for the St. Baldrick's Foundation, which is the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants world-wide.  She will be receiving donations to help fund grants and will even have her own head shaved to donate her hair for wigs for children battling cancer.  Donations to this worthy cause may be given to Mrs. McCormick or through our church office.  Persons may also visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/rafttorafters.

 

THE TRINITY FFA will be sponsoring a plant sale next Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Trinity greenhouse.  Several of the plants for sale include various herbs and a variety of tomato plants.  There will also be several different types of flowers, such as hanging wave petunia baskets, geraniums, double impatiens, marigolds, and zinnias.

 

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED to a Foster Care Info Night on Thursday, April 30, from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Community Church of Columbus, 3850 N. Marr Rd.  White's Residential & Family Services is sponsoring this informative night to help those interested learn options about licensing for long/short term foster care and adoptions.  Refreshments will be provided.

 

PHIL'S FRIENDS WALK:  The 3rd Annual Phil's Friends Walk is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at 1:00 PM here at White Creek.  This year's Walk is dedicated in memory of Kristie Wessel.  If you would like to walk or donate, you may go to www.philsfriends.org or walker forms are available in the narthex.  A care package drive collecting Christian CDs will also be taking place from now  until the day of the Walk.  A table and box for CDs will be in the narthex.  For questions, contact Janet Morey at 812-350-6238.    

FISH FRY:  Hope Relay for Life/Kristie's Krew will be sponsoring its annual fish fry this Friday, April 24, from 5-8 PM at the Hope Moravian Church.  Everyone invited-proceeds go to The American Cancer Society.

April 12 Weekly News

GOD'S BLESSINGS TO Madi Prohaska, Mikayla Cregg, and Andy Cregg as they are received into adult confirmation today.  Offer them your hand in friendship as we welcome them into our White Creek family!

 

ALTAR FLOWERS:  Those who gave altar/narthex flowers are asked to please remove them after worship TODAY.  Flowers were also given in loving memory of Kristina Whipker by Elmer Whipker and Brian, Trina, Kyler, and Halie Brumley.

 

SUNDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY:   Emily Cook will be leading a Bible study, Steeping in Scripture, on Sunday evenings from 5:15-6:15 PM in the Fellowship Room, beginning THIS EVENING.                              The Sunday readings, sermon, and a pre-selected hymn will be discussed each week.  Purchasing an LSB hymnal , while not required, is strongly encouraged.  To enroll, contact Emily at 812-447-8693 or by email at emilymariecook@gmail.com.

 

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS' MEETING will be held THIS EVENING at 7:00 PM.  All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.  The business at hand will include financial and board updates, approving 2015 lawnmowing and school custodians, reviewing membership and cemetery guidelines, and the teacher replacement for Mr. Kyler.

 

THE WORSHIP PLANNING COMMITTEE will meet this Friday morning, April 17, at 9:00 AM in the church office.

 

YOUTH GROUPS will not meet this evening, but will gather next Sunday evening at 7 PM.

 

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ITEMS need to be given to Becky by TOMORROW.

 

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

 

ORDER FORMS for 175th anniversary t-shirts will be available in the narthex TODAY after worship.  Order forms with payment need to be returned to any anniversary committee member or to Becky in the church office by Sunday, May 3.  Shirts will be available for pick-up on Sunday, May 17.

 

CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY:  In 1860 the congregation outgrew the log church, and plans were drawn for a larger church.  The new church, our current church, had the following dimensions:  40' wide, 45' tall, 72' long, with a 72' tower.  There was a debate as to whether the new church should be wood or brick.  Contractor Griese of Indianapolis assured the congregation that brick would be better, and the additional cost would be negligible.

 

LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION PICTURES:  The following Confirmation class pictures are still needed: 2000, 2001, 2006,  2010, 1971, 1972, 1976, (professional pictures best) 1960, 1968, 1951, 1958, 1940, 1945, 1947, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1920, 1921, 1923, and all years prior to 1920 except 1918 and 1919.  The original picture is needed to make a good copy.  If you prefer not to leave your picture(s), Janeen Blomenberg will be available in the church office after church to scan your original picture so you can take it home again.  The 1979 picture is in the office - please pick it up if you are the one who turned it in to the committee.

 

TALENT SHOW:  Our WCLS students will be having a Talent Show this Friday evening, beginning at 6:30 PM in our gym.  Come and enjoy the various talents of our students - admission is a suggested donation of $2/person.  Light refreshments will be served.

 

MRS. MICAH MCCORMICK, our WCLS 7th and 8th grade teacher, will be sponsoring a St. Baldrick's Event on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM-3 PM at Raft To Rafters Pool & Spa in Columbus to collect funds for the St. Baldrick's Foundation, which is the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants world-wide.  She will be receiving donations to help fund grants and will even have her own head shaved to donate her hair for wigs for children battling cancer.  Donations to this worthy cause may be given to Mrs. McCormick or through our church office.  Persons may also visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/rafttorafters. 

 

THE TRINITY FFA will be sponsoring a plant sale on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Trinity greenhouse.                  

 

DEPOSITS OF $42.00, $49.00, and $401.00 have been made to the church, Foundation, and school accounts on behalf of Thrivent Financial's Thrivent Choice Program by the directed Choice Dollars of the following:  Jan Buss, Greg Hercamp, Kathy Kerkhof, William Kidd, Eva Middendorf, Carolyn Schroer, Kristin Simons, and Louis & Jean Voelker.

April 5 Weekly News

ALTAR FLOWERS:  Altar/narthex flowers have been given in loving memory of the following by the following:                                  

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

*Bernice Bode by Ken & Kyra Bode & Family

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

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

  Musillami

*Alan Schlehuser and Henry Roettger by Terry, Ruth, and Betsy

  Schlehuser

*Franklin & Frances Burbrink, Orville & Edna Bode, Steve Bode,

  and Glenn Bode by Dale & Bettie Burbrink

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

  Shroyer

*Jim Schlehuser,  Alan Schlehuser, Bob & Erna Schlehuser, and

  Russell & Margaret Foster by Karen Schlehuser & Family

*Linda Meyer by Glen Meyer & Family

*Ed & Alma Dettmer by Paul & Gloria Dettmer, Ken & Sharon

  Dettmer, and Jim & Sherry Dettmer

*Jake & Martha Kinsey, Delbert Kinsey, and Mary Louise Schroer

  by Sharon Kinsey & Family and Norman Schroer

*Kristie Wessel by Don & Debbie Schroer & Family

*Alan Schlehuser by Lindsay Teague

*James Ross by Mark & Kim Ross & Family and Mike & Kathy

  Ross & Family

Persons are asked to please remove their flowers after next Sunday's worship.

 

CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY:  In the year 1853, at the Cleveland Convention, St. John's became a member of the Missouri Synod (at that time known as The German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States.  The name was shortened to The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in 1947.)  We have stayed true to Synod.

LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION PICTURES:  The following  pictures are still needed: 2000, 2001, 2006, 2009, 2010, 1993, 1971, 1972, 1976, (professional pictures best) 1960, 1968, 1951, 1958, 1940, 1945, 1947, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1920, 1921, 1923, and all years prior to 1920 except 1918 and 1919.  The original picture is needed to make a good copy.  If you prefer not to leave your picture(s), Janeen Blomenberg will be available in the church office after church to scan your original picture so you can take it home again.

 

ORDER FORMS for 175th anniversary t-shirts will be available in the narthex next Sunday after worship.

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Wednesday evening at 5:30 PM.

 

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO The Easter Service of Prayer, which will be led by the Concordia Theological Seminary Kantorei at St. Paul, Clifty, this Wednesday evening,  April 8, at 7:00 PM. 

 

THE COLUMBUS ZONE LWML SPRING RALLY will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Columbus, next Saturday, April 11. Registration and breakfast will begin at 8:30 AM ($5 for registration), with Open Devotions at 9:00 AM.  Guest speaker will be Frankie Smith.  The business meeting and salad luncheon will follow.  All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend.

 

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS' MEETING will be held next Sunday evening, April 12, at 7:00 PM.  This is one week later than usual, due to Easter today.  All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.  The business at hand will include financial and board updates, approving 2015 lawnmowing and school custodians, reviewing membership and cemetery guidelines, and the teacher replacement for Mr. Kyler.

 

TRIVIA NIGHT will be held at Trinity Lutheran High School next Saturday evening, April 11, at 7:00 PM.  Round up a team of six (or join a team when you arrive) and answer questions about sports, historical events, famous people, and pop culture.  Snacks, drinks, and door prizes will be provided.  Cost is $12/person or $72/table. Tickets may be reserved by calling the Trinity office at 812-524-TLHS.

 

MRS. MICAH MCCORMICK, our WCLS 7th and 8th grade teacher, will be sponsoring a St. Baldrick's Event on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM-3 PM at Raft To Rafters Pool & Spa in Columbus to collect funds for the St. Baldrick's Foundation, which is the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants world-wide.  She will be receiving donations to help fund grants and will even have her own head shaved to donate her hair for wigs for children battling cancer.  Donations to this worthy cause may be given to Mrs. McCormick or through our church office.  Persons may also visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/rafttorafters.

Sunday night bible study

Sunday Night Bible Study

Join Emily and others for Bible Study on Sunday nights:

Steeping in Scripture

Sunday evenings in the fellowship hall 5:15-6:15pm
beginning April 12

We will be disussing Sunday's readings, the sermon, and a pre-selected hymn each week.

Purchasing an LSB hymnal, while not requried, is strongly enouraged!

Contact Emily if you'd like to join us!  447-8693 or emilymariecook@gmail.com

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"Blessed are those who hear the Word and keep it." Luke 11:28

It is easy to hear only law in this passage.  As if Jesus were saying, obey, obey, OBEY you sinner,
 otherwise you have no part with me.

But He --the one who came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it--
gives this Word and all of His Words to us as a gift.

Keep my Word, my child. Treasure it. Carry it with you.  Receive from it life and hope and health.  
Make your home in it.  Steep in it.  Let it color your world.  Let it remake your heart.

Join us for "Steeping in Sunday!"

March 29 Weekly News

TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given to the glory of God by the confirmands.

 

THIS WEEK'S HOLY WEEK WORSHIP continues Maundy Thursday at 7 PM with Holy Communion.  Good Friday worship will also be at 7 PM.  Easter Sunday sunrise worship will begin at 8 AM, followed by the Easter breakfast.  Sunday School will begin at 9 AM, and the Easter celebration worship with Holy Communion will begin at 10:15 AM.

 

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

 

ALTAR FLOWERS:  Persons who would like to put lilies/spring flowers on the altar or in the narthex for Easter need to contact Karen Schlehuser (812-342-6140) by TODAY.  Flowers may be purchased individually or ordered through Karen.

 

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this Wednesday evening at 7 PM.  All council members are urged to attend. (No Wednesday evening worship due to Holy Week.)

 

CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY:  In January of 1851, Rev. R. Klinkenberg was called to St. John's.  That same year the congregation decided to build a new parsonage.  Due to general dissatisfaction, 12 members, together with their families, withdrew and organized a congregation of their own, (known today as The White Creek Methodist Church).  In spite of this withdrawal, St. John's still numbered 32 voting members.

 

LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION PICTURES:  The following Confirmation class pictures are still needed: 2000, 2001, 2006, 2009, 2010, 1993, 1971, 1972, 1976, (all pictures from the 1970s that have been turned in have problems with the colors changing, so those pictures taken by a professional photographer are needed) 1960, 1968, 1969, 1951, 1958.  The original picture is needed to make a good copy.  If you prefer not to leave your picture(s), Janeen Blomenberg will be available in the church office after church to scan your original picture so you can take it home again.

 

RE-ENACTMENT SUNDAY:  On Sunday, April 26, the 175th Anniversary Committee will be hosting a re-enactment church service.  In preparation, we would like to borrow any period clothing which would be worn at this service.  Needed are clothes for the time periods of the 1860s, 1900s, 1940s, and 1960s.  If you can help out with any clothes, or if you are interested in having a role in the re-enactment, please notify Phil Burbrink at 812-334-9946 or philburbrink@gmail.com.

 

ZION LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL is now accepting enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year for 2-4 year-old children.  Contact the Zion office at 812-522-5911.

 

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS' MEETING will be held on Sunday evening, April 12, at 7:00 PM.  This is one week later than usual, due to Easter on April 5.

 

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE:  Three fluorescent 8-foot light fixtures are available for the taking.  See Fred Condra if interested.

March 22 Weekly News

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets for April-June are available in the narthex for those who didn't get one last Sunday.

 

OUR SIXTH MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP will be held Wednesday evening at 7 PM.  Please note that NO SUPPER will be served before the service.

 

APRIL CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS need to be given to Becky by TOMORROW.

 

LADIES AID MEMBERS are reminded of their meeting this Wednesday, March 25, with Bible study at 9:00 AM, followed by the business meeting from 10:00-11:00 AM.  Guests always welcome!

 

OUR FOUR STUDENT CONFIRMANDS, Riley Bartells, Ethan Bundy, Delaney Maschino, and Keggin York, will be examined next Saturday, March 28, at 9:00 AM in preparation for Confirmation during next Sunday's 9:00 AM Palm Sunday  worship.  (Please note that since this is a small class, we will have only the 9 AM service.)

 

ALTAR FLOWERS:  Persons who would like to put lilies/spring flowers on the altar or in the narthex for Easter need to contact Karen Schlehuser (812-342-6140) by next Sunday, March 29.  Flowers may be purchased individually or ordered through Karen.

 

BIBLE STUDY:  Jean Jack's Bible study, Bless These Lips, will begin this Wednesday, March 25, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Fellowship Room.  Contact Jean Jack (714-768-5731) to enroll.

 

CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY:  For some unknown reason, Candidate Fick could not remain longer than six weeks.  He informed Dr. Sihler, who sent a circuit rider, Pastor Carl Fricke, who became White Creek's first resident pastor.  He was installed in the fall of 1847 and lived in the log house which had served as the church.  Under Pastor Fricke's three-year tenure, the congregation adopted its first constitution.

 

RE-ENACTMENT SUNDAY:  On Sunday, April 26, the 175th Anniversary Committee will be hosting a re-enactment church service.  In preparation, we would like to borrow any period clothing which would be worn at this service.  Needed are clothes for the time periods of the 1860s, 1900s, 1940s, and 1960s.  If you can help out with any clothes, or if you are interested in having a role in the re-enactment, please notify Phil Burbrink at 812-334-9946 or philburbrink@gmail.com. 

 

PLEASE SEE Jean Meyer if you have not gotten back your photo of the 1979 confirmation class.  She has one with no name, so please see her if it belongs to you.

 

GOD'S BLESSINGS TO Steve & Jackie Shroyer as they celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary tomorrow.  May you have many more happy years together, Steve & Jackie!

 

AN OPEN HOUSE/CARD SHOWER will be held next Saturday, March 28, from 2-5 PM in the Social Room of the Lutheran Home to celebrate the 90th birthday of Tillie Bode.  Everyone invited.  Tillie now resides in room 212 of the Lutheran Home.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  White Creek Lutheran School is currently seeking an individual to fill the role of teacher-departmentalized science, social studies, and religion for grades 6-8.  State licensing is required.  If not Synodically trained, the teacher must be willing to obtain a colloquy.  Please submit resumes to White Creek Lutheran School, 16270 S.  300 W., Columbus, IN  47201 by TOMORROW.  Questions???  Contact Principal Jan Buss at 812-342-6832.

 

ZION LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL is now accepting enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year for 2-4 year-old children.  Contact the Zion office at 812-522-5911.

 

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS' MEETING will be held on Sunday evening, April 12, at 7:00 PM.  This is one week later than usual, due to Easter on April 5.

 

THE CONCORDIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY KANTOREI will lead a service of Evening Prayer for the Easter season at St. Paul, Clifty, on Wednesday, April 8, at 7:00 PM.  The Kantorei is a men's choir of sixteen students studying for the pastoral ministry at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, directed by Kantor Kevin Hildebrand.  This approximately one hour service includes several Scripture lessons for the season with choral responses, congregational hymns, and canticles led by Kantor Matthew Machemer, and preaching by Seminary professor, Dr. Paul Grime.  Everyone invited. 

March 15 Weekly News

WORSHIP NOTE:  Today's first hymn is not printed in the hymnbook, so it is included in the bulletin insert.

 

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets for April-June will be available from the ushers after today's worship.

 

OUR FIFTH MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP will be held Wednesday evening at 7 PM.  Please note that NO SUPPER will be served before the worship.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet at Bob Evans restaurant for supper THIS EVENING at 5:30 PM and will then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.  Visitors are always welcome! 

 

THE CHURCH OFFICE HOURS will be flexible this week, due to Spring Break.  If you need to come in, please call first to make sure someone is there.

 

CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY:  In 1844, at the site of the present parsonage, a log house was built, and worship was conducted.  In 1847, a 28 by 38 foot log church was erected.  This was furnished with altar and pulpit and stood near the location of what was known as "the old school."  Candidate Fick preached at the cornerstone laying of this building.

 

LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION PICTURES:  The class of 1932 is still needed and also the classes of 2001, 2002, 2006, 2009, 1990, 1993, 1980, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1976, 1979, 1960, 1968, 1969, 1951, 1958, 1940, 1938, 1937, 1935, 1933, 1932, 1931, 1926, 1923, 1921, and 1920.  The original picture is needed to make a good copy, and all pictures from the 1970s that have been turned in have problems with the colors changing, so those pictures taken by a professional photographer are also needed.  If you prefer not to leave your picture(s), Janeen Blomenberg will be available in the church office after church next Sunday to scan your original picture so you can take it home again.

 

RE-ENACTMENT SUNDAY:  On Sunday, April 26, the 175th Anniversary Committee will be hosting a re-enactment church service.  In preparation, we would like to borrow any period clothing which would be worn at this service.  Needed are clothes for the time periods of the 1860s, 1900s, 1940s, and 1960s.  If you can help out with any clothes, or if you are interested in having a role in the re-enactment, please notify Phil Burbrink at 812-334-9946 or philburbrink@gmail.com.

 

BIBLE STUDY:  Bless These Lips is an 8-week Bible study examining the things we say that get in the way of our relationships with God and with others.  Each chapter draws on lip-product analogies and uses humor, anecdotes, and observations to introduce Scripture passages that address common behaviors and attitudes.  This study will begin on Wednesday, March 25, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Fellowship Room.  Contact Jean Jack (714-768-5731) to enroll.

 

ALTAR FLOWERS:  Persons who would like to put lilies/spring flowers on the altar or in the narthex for Easter need to contact Karen Schlehuser (812-342-6140) by Sunday, March 29.  Flowers may be purchased individually or ordered through Karen.

 

AN OPEN HOUSE/CARD SHOWER will be held on Saturday, March 28, from 2-5 PM in the Social Room of the Lutheran Home to celebrate the 90th birthday of Tillie Bode.  Everyone invited.  Tillie now resides in room 212 of the Lutheran Home.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  White Creek Lutheran School is currently seeking an individual to fill the role of teacher-departmentalized science, social studies, and religion for grades 6-8.  State licensing is required.  If not Synodically trained, the teacher must be willing to obtain a colloquy.  Please submit resumes to White Creek Lutheran School, 16270 S.  300 W., Columbus, IN  47201 by March 23.  Questions???  Contact Principal Jan Buss at 812-342-6832.

 

DEPOSITS OF

$679.00, $115.00, and $2,160.00 have been made to the church, Foundation, and school accounts on behalf of Thrivent Financial's Thrivent Choice program by the directed Choice Dollars of the following:  Dennis Barkes, Shane Bontrager, Bill Brock, Mark Bushur, Jan Buss, Jack Dunn, Nathan & Jenny Eckelman, Keith Hercamp, Dick Hercamp, Janice Hoffman, Marlis Kidd, Dallas & Hazel Kreinhagen, Dan Lienhoop, David Loyd, Daniel McGaha, Mike Mensendiek, Dennis & Joyce Meyer, Greg Meyer, Terry Meyer, Wayne Meyer, Ruth Musillami, Herman Otte, Lester Otte, Delbert & Carolyn Peters, William Powers, Mike & Kathy Sanders, Brad Schlehuser, Karen Schlehuser, Leon Schlehuser, Abby Schroer, Bryan & Linda Schroer, Don Schroer,  Brian

THE CONCORDIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY KANTOREI will lead a service of Evening Prayer for the Easter season at St. Paul, Clifty, on Wednesday, April 8, at 7:00 PM.  The Kantorei is a men's choir of sixteen students studying for the pastoral ministry at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, directed by Kantor Kevin Hildebrand.  This approximately one hour service includes several Scripture lessons for the season with choral responses, congregational hymns, and canticles led by Kantor Matthew Machemer, and preaching by Seminary professor, Dr. Paul Grime. 

 

MEN'S RETREAT:  Attention, Men of God:  Come join us for a weekend filled with fellowship, recreation, and faith-building at this year's Lakeview Ministries Men's Gathering.  This year's retreat on April 10-12 will feature Dr. Robert Bennett speaking on the topic, "They Are Afraid: American Spirituality."  The focus will be on spiritual warfare and how the Lutheran Church should view and handle this topic.  We will also enjoy activities such as fishing and mini-golf tourneys, a chili cook-off and hog roast, and the opportunity to zip line and climb the tower.  For more information, go to www.camplakeview.com/gathering or call David Vandercar at 812-498-4742.

 

THE COLUMBUS ZONE LWML Spring Rally will be held at and hosted by St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Columbus, on Saturday, April 11.  Registration ($5) will begin at 8:30 AM, with Welcome and Opening Devotions at 9:00 AM.  Guest speaker will be Frankie Smith.  A salad luncheon will be served after the business meeting.  An ingathering of Crayola regular markers, school paint brushes, crayons, colored pencils, glue, and glue sticks will be taken to the LWML Convention Ingathering in Des Moines, Iowa, for the Gifts from the Heart.

Schultz, Herb Stiltz, Louis Voelker, and Joel Wise.