White Creek Weekly
PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional books for January – March are available in the narthex. Large print books are also available.
2012 OFFERING ENVELOPES are available on the bench in the narthex. If you have not yet picked yours up, please do so TODAY.
JANUARY CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS will be available from the ushers after today’s worship.
BULLETIN ITEMS for next Sunday need to be given to Becky by Tuesday this week. The church office will be closed this Friday, December 30, and the next Monday, January 2.
JUST A REMINDER that there will be NO Sunday School or Bible Class next week, January 1. The Sunday School children will have their Christmas celebration when classes resume on Sunday, January 8.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the Annual Voters’ Meeting to be held on Sunday, January 8, at 1:30 PM in the Fellowship Room.
“THANK-YOU to everyone who offered prayers and sent cards on behalf of my dad. He was very appreciative of all the support!” – Pastor Cook
“MANY THANKS for the donations to Phil’s Friends. I was able to meet my goal with the many donations. I appreciate all of your support!” – Zach Morey
FINANCIAL UPDATE: Approximately $20,000.00 is needed by year’s end. It would be greatly appreciated if all general fund offerings for 2011 would be given by December 31. (This will help the financial secretary and general fund treasurer close out their books for the year in a timely manner.)
POINSETTIAS: Poinsettias have been given in loving memory of the following:
Jasper Musillami and Robert & Olga Behrman
by Mike & Ruth Musillami
Chet & Edna Bode by Ken Bode & Family
Bernice Bode by Ken Bode & Family
Alan Schlehuser by Lindsay Ross & Jason Teague
Orville & Edna Bode, Glen and Steve Bode, and Franklin & Frances Burbrink by Dale & Bettie Burbrink
Ben & Mabel Burbrink by Bob & Karen Burbrink & Family
Carol Thompson by Bill Thompson & Family
Glen Behrman by Mildred Behrman & Family
Ed & Alma Dettmer by Paul & Gloria Dettmer,
Ken & Sharon Dettmer, and Jim & Sherrie Dettmer
Alan Schlehuser – In loving memory of our Grandson by Grandma & Grandpa Schlehuser
Don Linnemeier, Rev. & Mrs. O.W. Linnemeier, and Bob
& Erna Schlehuser by Leon & Joan Schlehuser
Henry Roettger by Terry, Ruth, and Betsy Schlehuser
In loving memory of Alan Ryan Schlehuser – His first perfect Christmas in heaven by Terry, Ruth, and Betsy Schlehuser
Herbert Meyer by Mariagnes Meyer
Kristina Whipker by Elmer Whipker
Kristina Whipker by Brian, Trina, Kyler and Halie Brumley
Joey Hayes, Frank Burbrink, and John Romine by Mark,
Elly, and Josey Rutan
Persons are asked to please remove poinsettias after next Sunday’s service. Names are inside each pot.
OUR FOURTH MIDWEEK ADVENT WORSHIP will be held this Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM. The Youth will be serving a taco salad/taco bar supper before the service, beginning at 5:45 PM.
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP will be held at 4:30 PM, and the Children’s Program, Celebration of A King: A Service of Song, will begin at 6:30 PM. Pre-service music will begin at 6:15 PM. Christmas Day worship will be held at 10:15 AM, and Holy Communion will be celebrated. Please note: There will be NO Wednesday evening service on December 28.
DONATIONS for the children’s Christmas candy treats may be given to any of the ushers or to Becky TODAY.
CHRISTMAS CARD DELIVERY: Cards for the Youth card delivery need to be placed into the box in the narthex TODAY. The Youth will be delivering Christmas cards (local delivery only) this Tuesday, December 20. Donation: 25 cents/card.
PRACTICE FOR THE CHRISTMAS EVE Children’s program will be held this Thursday, December 22, after school until 4:30 PM for children in grades 1-8.
PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional books for January – March will be available from the ushers after today’s worship. Large print books are also available.
2012 OFFERING ENVELOPES are available on the table in the narthex. Please pick up yours and any family members TODAY.
JANUARY CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS need to be submitted to Becky by TOMORROW.
FINANCIAL UPDATE: Approximately $27,800.00 is needed by year’s end.
BULLETIN ITEMS for next Sunday need to be given to Becky by Tuesday this week. The church office will be closed this Friday, December 23, and the next Monday, December 26.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Everyone is cordially invited to attend the third annual St. Paul Lutheran (Clifty) Christmas Concert this evening at the church at 6045 East State Street, Columbus. The Bloomington Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Gerald Sousa will present this year’s program. The concert will begin at 7 PM with pre-concert music beginning at 6:45 PM. Admission is free, and there will be a reception following the concert. For more information or questions, please contact the church at 812-376-6504.
