May 17 Weekly News

SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE CLASS end today for the summer and will begin again the Sunday after Labor Day, September 13.                

 

DUE TO A DELAY, the 175th anniversary t-shirts will be available for pick-up next Sunday after worship.  

 

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

 

YOUTH GROUPS will meet this evening at 7:00 PM.

 

PHIL'S FRIENDS WALK:  The 3rd Annual Phil's Friends Walk will be held TODAY at 1:00 PM here at White Creek.  Monetary and CD donations are still being accepted.  Phil Zielke will be speaking at our adult Bible Class today and tomorrow at Zion Preschool at 10 AM and WCLS at 2 PM.

 

LADIES AID MEMBERS are reminded of the birthday party this Wednesday at the Lutheran Home.  Please be there by 1:30 PM.  (Those donating, remember your refreshment!). 

 

CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY:  On April 27, 1862, the cornerstone of the church was laid.  Pastor Folf of Clifty preached and used 1 Corinthians 3:11 as his text.  The new church was dedicated on September 14, 1862.  By that time, the congregation had 60 voting members and 400 souls.

 

LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION PICTURES:  The deadline for turning in Confirmation pictures will be June 7. The following Confirmation class pictures are still needed: 2001, 1971,  (professional pictures best for any 1970s pictures) 1951, 1945, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1920, 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), please contact Becky in the office to set up a time for Janeen Blomenberg to scan your original picture so you can take it home again.

 

DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, the arrival of the anniversary plates has been delayed.  Questions??? Contact Kyra Bode at 812-390-7571 or kbode43@gmail.com.   

 

MEMORIAL SUNDAY will be held on May 31 as part of our 175th celebration.  Information about St. John's members who have served or are currently serving in the military is needed, and photographs of servicemen and women are needed for a tribute video for this service.  We would like to have all of this information TODAY OR BY THIS WEDNESDAY.  Our founding fathers will be recognized, and a cemetery tour will be conducted. 

 

REUNION SUNDAY, a part of our 175th anniversary celebration, will be held on June 28.  If you know of any former confirmands, teachers, or pastors who no longer attend St. John's, please invite them to this service.  After worship, there will be light refreshments, and the confirmation class photos that have been collected will be displayed.  Pastor Marcus Jauss will be the guest preacher for this service.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Cody Ross & Mikayla Cregg on the birth of their son, KACEN MICHAEL ROSS, on Saturday, May 9.  Kacen arrived weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and measuring 19.5 ins.  Everyone is doing fine - God's blessings to them!

 

DEPOSITS OF $610.00, $999.00. and $86.00 have been made to the church, school, and Foundation accounts on behalf of Thrivent Financial's Thrivent Choice program by the directed Choice Dollars of the following:  Dale & Bettie Burbrink, Jan Buss, Ernie & Donna Dettmer, Ken Dettmer, Doyce & Becky Eckelman, Larry Hoeltke, Kathy Kerkhof, Brian Purdue, Brian Schultz, Matthew Taulman, Louis & Jean Voelker, and Lindsey Von Fange.

 

MANY THANKS TO those who supported the aluminum can drive last weekend. This drive was sponsored by our school's parent organization, the WCA.

 

THE TLHS ART CLUB will be hosting Art In the Afternoon today, beginning at 3 PM with a "Paint Your Own Canvas" project led by art teacher, Carrie Adler and assisted by Art Club members.  Cost to participate in the canvas painting is $25.  Please RSVP to the school office (812-524-8547) by Friday, May 8, to reserve a spot.  Following the canvas painting (approx. 5 PM), a soup dinner will be held ($5/person), featuring soup, bread, drink, and dessert-no reservation needed.  During this event, persons may view and bid on some remarkable refinished furniture in this first-ever FurnARTure Auction.  Students have refinished donated furniture pieces, and those items will be up for sale in a silent auction.  The bidding will start in the afternoon and will close at 6 PM.

May 10 Weekly News

TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Mike & Kathy Ross in thanksgiving for their many blessings and in celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary tomorrow.  May God grant you many more happy years, Mike & Kathy!

 

ASCENSION DAY is observed this Thursday.  According to the New Testament in the Bible, Jesus Christ met several times with his disciples during the 40 days after His resurrection to instruct them on how to carry out His teachings. It is believed that on the 40th day He took them to the Mount of Olives, where they watched as He ascended to heaven.  Ascension Day marks the end of the Easter season and occurs ten days before Pentecost.

 

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

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will gather next Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. at Bob Evans Restaurant for supper and will then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

 

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

 

CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY:  A discussion arose as to whether or not a cross should be placed on top of the church tower.  Some thought this to be too "catholic."  After Pastor Klinkenberg spoke for more than an hour explaining the significance and appropriateness of Christian symbols, the congregation, by a vote of 39 to 8, resolved to have the cross grace the tower of our church.

 

LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION PICTURES:  The following Confirmation class pictures are still needed: 2000, 2001, 1971, 1972, 1976, (professional pictures best) 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), please contact Becky in the office to set up a time for Janeen Blomenberg to scan your original picture so you can take it home again.

 

175TH ANNIVERSARY PLATES:  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.

 

MEMORIAL SUNDAY will be held on May 31 as part of our 175th celebration.  Information about St. John's members who have served or are currently serving in the military is needed, and photographs of servicemen and women are needed for a tribute video for this service.  Our founding fathers will be recognized, and a cemetery tour will be conducted.  

 

AS PART OF our 175th anniversary celebration, we will have Reunion Sunday on June 28.  If you know of any former confirmands, teachers, or pastors who no longer attend St. John's, please invite them to this service.  After worship, there will be light refreshments, and the confirmation class photos that have been collected will be displayed.  Pastor Marcus Jauss will be the guest preacher for this service.

 

AN ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE is still going on today.  A trailer is parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.  This drive is sponsored by our school's parent organization, the WCA.

 

PHIL'S FRIENDS WALK:  The 3rd Annual Phil's Friends Walk will be held next Sunday, May 17, at 1:00 PM here at White Creek.  Handmade tie-dyed t-shirts with professional lettering in memory of Kristie Wessel will be for sale today after church for $15 (if you purchase, be sure to wear it to the Walk!) and also can coolers for $5, with all proceeds going to Phil's Friends. If you would like to walk or donate, you may go to www.philsfriends.org or forms are available in the narthex.  A care package drive collecting Christian CDs is also taking place.  A table and box for CDs is in the narthex.  For questions, contact Janet Morey at 812-350-6238.  Phil Zielke will be speaking at our adult Bible Class next Sunday and at Zion Preschool at 10 AM and WCLS at 2 PM on Monday, May 18.

 

THE CONGREGATION has been invited by Messiah Lutheran Church, Weldon Spring, Missouri, to a dinner and celebration honoring Pastor Donald Matzat and his 50 years in the ministry on Sunday, May 24, at 6 PM at the Old Hickory Golf Club.  Persons who would like to attend are asked to respond by this Friday, May 15 to Shonna Owen at 636-926-9773 or sowen@messiahnetwork.org.  Greetings may be sent to Pastor Matzat at Messiah Lutheran Church, 5911 South Highway 94, Weldon Spring, MO  63304.  Cost for the dinner is $20/person. 

May 3 Weekly News

TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Virginia and Margaret Luckey and Kathy & Mike Sanders in loving memory of Paul Luckey who would have turned 90 years old yesterday.

 

THE CHURCH FOUNDATION will meet briefly after church today.  Members are asked to please remain in church.

 

THE ALL-CHURCH MEMBER PICTURE will be taken today, after church.  All members are encouraged to be a part of this picture!

 

175TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRTS are on display in the narthex, and order forms are on the table beside the display.  The deadline for turning in the order forms with payment is TODAY.  They may be given to any anniversary committee member or put on Becky's desk in the church office. Shirts will be available for pick-up on Sunday, May 17.

 

YOUTH GROUPS will meet this evening at 7:00 PM.

 

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

 

CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY:  Brick kilns were built in the fields not far from the new church site.  Most of the bricks were made and fired in sight of the church on the Henry Wohrman and Fred Dorfmeier farms.  Great timbers were hewn from the surrounding forests.  Most of the lumber, as well as most of the labor, was donated by members.

 

LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION PICTURES:  The following Confirmation class pictures are still needed: 2000, 2001, 1971, 1972, 1976, (professional pictures best) 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), please contact Becky in the office to set up a time for Janeen Blomenberg to scan your original picture so you can take it home again.

 

175TH ANNIVERSARY PLATES are expected to arrive sometime this week.  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.

 

AS PART OF our 175th anniversary celebration, we will have Reunion Sunday on June 28.  If you know of any former confirmands, teachers, or pastors who no longer attend St. John's, please invite them to this service.  After worship, there will be light refreshments, and the confirmation class photos that we have collected will be displayed.

 

AN ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE will be held next weekend, Friday-Sunday.  A trailer will be parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.  This drive is sponsored by our school's parent organization, the WCA.

 

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.

 

THE TLHS ART CLUB will be hosting Art In the Afternoon on Sunday, May 17, beginning at 3 PM with a "Paint Your Own Canvas" project led by art teacher, Carrie Adler and assisted by Art Club members.  Cost to participate in the canvas painting is $25.  Please RSVP to the school office (812-524-8547) by Friday, May 8, to reserve a spot.  Following the canvas painting (approx. 5 PM), a soup dinner will be held ($5/person),-no reservation needed.  During this event, persons may view and bid on some remarkable refinished furniture in this first-ever FurnARTure Auction.  Students have refinished donated furniture pieces, and those items will be up for sale in a silent auction.  The bidding will start in the afternoon and will close at 6 PM.

 

THE CONGREGATION has been invited by Messiah Lutheran Church, Weldon Spring, Missouri, to a dinner and celebration honoring Pastor Donald Matzat and his 50 years in the ministry on Sunday, May 24, at 6 PM at the Old Hickory Golf Club.  Persons who would like to attend are asked to respond by May 15 to Shonna Owen at 636-926-9773 or sowen@messiahnetwork.org.  Greetings may be sent to Pastor Matzat at Messiah Lutheran Church, 5911 South Highway 94, Weldon Spring, MO  63304.  Cost for the dinner is $20/person. 

April 26 Weekly News

MANY THANKS TO all who had a part in today's Re-enactment Service.  Special thanks to guest organist, Leah Schneider, and Whitney Vandercar and the Children's Choir for singing.

 

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 this Wednesday, April 29, Pastor Cook will be leading a brief prayer service immediately following the school's chapel service (8:30 AM).  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.

 

MAY CALENDAR AND NEWS will be available from the ushers after worship today.

 

THE CHURCH FOUNDATION will meet briefly after church next Sunday, May 3.  Members are asked to please remain in church.

 

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help with Vacation Bible School this summer.  Let Pastor Cook know if you would be able to help with this part of our church ministry.

 

THE ALL-CHURCH MEMBER PICTURE will be taken next Sunday, May 3, after church.  All members are encouraged to be a part of this picture!

 

175TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRTS are on display in the narthex, and order forms are on the table beside the display.  The deadline for turning in the order forms with payment is next Sunday, May 3. They may be given to any anniversary committee member or to Becky in the church office. Shirts will be available for pick-up on Sunday, May 17.

 

CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY:  Despite having difficulty raising enough to meet current local expenses (annual reports showed constant deficits), our church fathers resolved to build the new building.  Elected members of the building committee were:  Fred Dorfmeier, Gerhard Von dem Fange, Fred W. Meier, Henry Schlehuser, Henry Kuhlman, William Welmer, and Pastor Klinkenberg.

 

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 sometime this week.  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.

 

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED to a Foster Care Info Night this 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.

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.