From the students-to-be

We're not big kids yet, 

but someday... this will be our school

See? 

They are making room for us.

From the future students of White Creek:

For all those who plan,

for all who work,

for the students who switch rooms and schedules,

for the teacher who endure extra noise, chaos, and dust,

for those who pray, those who give, 

We give thanks to God!

Project Update

The following photos are courtesy of Fred Condra:

Thank you, Fred, for the amazing arial view!

May 11 Weekly News

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE CLASS will end next Sunday, May 18, for the summer.  Many thanks to James Rockhill for being the superintendent this year and to Laura Otte, Jessica Morphew, Kim Enzinger, Crista Burbrink, Kristin Simons, Amy Mensendiek, Annette Purdue, Janet Morey, Michele Rockhill, Emily Cook, Donna Kyler, Whitney Vandercar, Jeff Kyler, and Mary Anne Schneider for teaching/helping.

 

A SPECIAL VOTERS' MEETING will be held after church next Sunday, May 18, in the Fellowship Room to update/approve our school staffing for next school year.  All members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet next Sunday evening, May 18, at 5:30 PM at Bob Evans Restaurant for supper and will then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.  Guests are always welcome!

 

PHIL'S FRIENDS will meet for card-making next Sunday evening, May 18, at 6:00 PM before the Youth meeting at 7:00 PM.  Anyone interested in helping with the cards are invited to join them.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Luke & Katie Otte on the birth of their son, JAMES CAMERON OTTE, this past Monday.  James arrived weighing 9 lbs. 14 ozs.  Everyone is doing fine - God's blessings to them!

 

THE ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE continues yet today.  A trailer is parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.  Thanks for your support for this WCA project!

 

DEPOSITS OF $110.00 and $503.00 have been made to the church and school accounts on behalf of Thrivent Financial's Thrivent Choice program by the directed choice dollars of the following:  Dale & Bettie Burbrink, Kevin Kidd, Mark & Jan Buss, Ken & Sharon Dettmer, Keith & Amy Mensendiek, Linda Schroer, Jean Voelker, and Lindsey Von Fange.

 

"A SPECIAL THANK-YOU to everyone who donated and/or joined us for the Phil's Friends Walk last Saturday.  Together we raised over $1500, which willhelp support Phil's mission of Christ-centered support for cancer patients.  Also, thank you for replenishing items that I use here to fill care packages for our community.  God Bless!" - Janet Morey

 

REDS/METS BASEBALL GAME: A sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board in the front hall of school for those persons who would like to purchase  tickets for the September 7 baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets at Cincinnati.  Ticket price is $22.50/person.  Questions???  Contact Michelle  Barnett (342-3780 or 390-7610).  Persons who order tickets are asked to pay for them immediately (checks payable to White Creek Lutheran School) as this has been charged to our school’s credit card.

 

THE CONGREGATION IS INVITED to the wedding of Ryan Hoene & Alexa Carnahan here at St. John's next Saturday, May 17, at 4:30 PM.  The reception is immediately following in the Pavilion Building at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds.

 

THE CONGREGATION IS INVITED to an Ice Cream Social at White Creek Acres next Sunday from 12:00-4:00 PM.  The Old Guitar Band will be playing from 1:00-3:00 PM.  The Bartells family would like to thank everyone for their support of White Creek Acres, so bring your lawn chairs and come out for ice cream and plenty of visiting!

 

WHITE CREEK United Methodist Church will be having its annual pancake breakfast next Saturday, May 17, from 8:00-10:30 AM at the church.  A free-will offering will be received, and carry-outs will be available.  Proceeds will go toward church improvements and United Methodist Women projects.  Everyone invited.

May 4 Weekly News

PHIL ZIELKE, founder of Phil's Friends, will be speaking at Pastor Cook's Bible Class today.  Donations of large print Bibles or devotional books, small bottles of lotion, soft, indivdually packed toothbrushes, small containers of toothpaste, word game books for adults, Christian CDs, journals, women's fuzzy socks, women's hats, men's caps, blankets, small boxes of tea and coffee are needed for the care packages sent out by Phil's Friends.  A container is in the narthex to receive items.

 

175TH ANNIVERSARY:  Please note the insert in today's bulletin regarding our upcoming 175th anniversary.  Those persons serving on this committee include Mary Anne Schneider, Laura Otte, Janeen Blomenberg, Angie Durnil, Elly Rutan, Lorna Meyer, Beth Burbrink, Greg Hercamp, and Ken & Kyra Bode.  Contact any of these committee members for questions/ideas/suggestions.

 

A SPECIAL VOTERS' MEETING will be held after church on Sunday, May 18, in the Fellowship Room to update/approve our school staffing for next school year.  All members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

 

WELCOME TO Luke & Katie Otte as they have transferred their memberships to St. John's. Offer them your hand in friendship and welcome them to our White Creek family!

 

YOUTH GROUPS will meet at 7:00 PM this evening.  Phil's Friends will not meet this evening, but will gather on Sunday evening, May 18, at 6:00 PM for card-making.

 

AN ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE will be held this coming weekend, May 9-11.  A trailer will be parked on the church/school grounds to receive items.  Thanks for your support for this WCA project!

 

REDS/METS BASEBALL GAME: A sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board in the front hall of school for those persons who would like to purchase  tickets for the September 7 baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets at Cincinnati.  Ticket price is $22.50/person.  Questions???  Contact Michelle  Barnett (342-3780 or 390-7610).  Persons who order tickets are asked to pay for them immediately (checks payable to White Creek Lutheran School) as this has been charged to our school’s credit card.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Trinity Lutheran High School is seeking teacher candidates in the areas of Spanish (or another foreign language), social studies, and chemistry, to start in the fall of 2014.  If interested, please bring a resume to the Trinity office or call 812-524-8547 for more information.

 

THE ALLELUIA RINGERS OF CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Wisconsin, under the direction of Dr. John Behnke, will be performing a concert on Monday, May 26, at 7:30 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, Seymour.  This group of 14 ringers rings 152 hand bells and hand chimes, playing original arrangements of well-known hymns and spirituals, classical transcriptions, and original music for hand bells.  A free-will offering will be received.  Everyone invited. 

 

COUGAR CLASSIC GOLF OUTING:  On Friday, June 20, Trinity Lutheran High School will host the 11th Annual Cougar Classic golf outing at Shadowood Golf Course in Seymour.  Cost is $60/golfer.  Registrations must be received by Wednesday, June 11.  Persons may register online at www.trinitycougars.org or by calling Aaron Rudzinski at 812-524-8547.

 

THE CONGREGATION IS INVITED to the wedding of Ryan Hoene & Alexa Carnahan here at St. John's on Saturday, May 17, at 4:30 PM.  The reception is immediately following in the Pavilion Building at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds.

April 27 Weekly News

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

 

MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH FOUNDATION will meet briefly today after worship.  Please remain in church.

 

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

 

A SPECIAL VOTERS' MEETING will be held after church on Sunday, May 18, in the Fellowship Room to update/approve our school staffing for next school year.  All members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

 

DONATIONS OF old, but usable mattress pads are needed by the Ladies Aid for their service project for Family Services.  The pads will be used as fillers for floor quilts - please give to any Ladies Aid member or bring to the church office.

 

PHIL'S FRIENDS WALK:  The 2nd Annual Phil's Friends Walk will be held this coming Saturday, May 3, at 10:00 AM here at White Creek.  A sign-up sheet to walk is in the narthex, or contact Janet Morey at 812-350-6238 to register.  Phil Zielke will be at the Walk and will also be speaking at Pastor Cook's Bible Class on Sunday, May 4.  Donations of large print Bibles or devotional books, small bottles of lotion, soft, indivdually packed toothbrushes, small containers of toothpaste, word game books for adults, Christian CDs, journals, women's fuzzy socks, women's hats, men's caps, blankets, small boxes of tea and coffee are need for the care packages.  A container is in the narthex to receive items.

 

THRIVENT MEMBERS:  If you have Thrivent Choice funds to designate, please do so.  During the months of April and May an extra $20 will be given to the organization to which you designate your funds (limit of one organization).  Questions???  See Keith Mensendiek or Jan Buss.

 

BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE:  The exterior walls are taking form as block is added to the initial poured forms.  Electrical connections are being rerouted this week so that the block can continue upward.  The troublesome air conditioner pad (which led to water seepage in the cafeteria) has been replaced with improved drainage connections.  The new stainless counters and roll-up window openings are scheduled to be installed on May 10 and May 17 so as not to disrupt the school lunch service.

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL will hold an Honor's Convocation on Wednesday, May 7, at 7:00 PM in the Bollinger gymnasium.  Students will receive scholarships and awards, and the senior class will be recognized as well.  All are invited to come and be a part of the celebration.

April 20 Weekly News

LWML SPRING RALLY: Our Ladies Aid will join with  Immanuel, Seymour, to host the LWML Columbus and Seymour Zones Spring Rally at Immanuel this coming Saturday, April 26.  Registration and breakfast will begin at 8:45 AM ($5 for registration).  The Rev. Jimmy Rodriguez will speak about building a Lutheran school on a recent mission trip to Haiti.  All Ladies of the congregation are invited to attend.

 

ALTAR GUILD VOLUNTEERS are still needed for June and July.  If you would be able to help one of these months, please contact Cari Hercamp (812-528-0547) or Becky in the church office.

 

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

 

LADIES AID will meet this Wednesday, April 23, at 9:00 AM for Bible study and their monthly meeting, followed by work on crafts and service projects.  Mite boxes will be received at this meeting.  Guests are always welcome to join them!

 

DONATIONS OF old, but usable mattress pads are needed by the Ladies Aid for their service project for Family Services.  The pads will be used as fillers for floor quilts - please give to any Ladies Aid member or bring to the church office.

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Wednesday evening, April 23, after worship (7:30).

 

THE ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE will meet this Thursday, April 24, at 7:00 PM.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS are reminded they will meet next Sunday evening, April 27, at 5:30 PM for supper and then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

 

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE for our school's upcoming musical, "Jonah's Druthers," this Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, at 6:30 PM both evenings.  Cost is $2/person - contact Mrs. Vandercar at wvandercar@whitecreek.org or Becky in the church office.  There are plenty of seats available at both shows, but please reserve your tickets - you may pay for them at the door.

 

PHIL'S FRIENDS WALK:  The 2nd Annual Phil's Friends Walk will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 10:00 AM here at White Creek.  A sign-up sheet to walk will be in the narthex, or contact Janet Morey at 812-350-6238 to register.  Phil Zielke will be at the Walk and will also be speaking at Pastor Cook's Bible Class on Sunday, May 4.  Donations of large print Bibles or devotional books, small bottles of lotion, soft, indivdually packed toothbrushes, small containers of toothpaste, word game books for adults, Christian CDs, journals, women's fuzzy socks, women's hats, men's caps, blankets, small boxes of tea and coffee are need for the care packages.  A container is in the narthex to receive items.  

 

EASTER FLOWERS have been given in loving memory of the following:

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

*Ben & Mabel Burbrink by the Family

*Paul & Nancy and Leon Ferguson by Steven & Jackie Shroyer

*Ed & Mary Hoffman by Max Hoffman

*Loved ones by Keith, Amy, and Katelyn Mensendiek

*Bernice Bode by Ken Bode & Family

*Chet & Edna Bode by Ken Bode & Family

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

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

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

*In celebration of the victory over death by Jason, Lori, Elizabeth, and Kade Hill

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

 

MANY THANKS TO Karen Schlehuser for using her creative talents in beautifying our altar and narthex for Easter.  Also thanks to Fred Condra for painting the much-used flower stands.  Persons are asked to please remove their flowers after today's 10:15 worship service.

April 13 Weekly News

TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by the confirmands to the glory of God on their Confirmation Day today.

 

GOD'S BLESSINGS TO our 8th grade students who will be confirmed today during the 10:15 AM worship service:  Autumn Bontrager, Cassandra Claycamp, Wyatt Fleming, Tanner Hatton, Cameo Hildreth, Griffin McGaha, Madison Schlehuser, Emily Schultz, and Savanna Setty.

 

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE: 

April 17 : Maundy Thursday - Worship w/Communion, 7:00 PM

April 18:  Good Friday - Worship, 7:00 PM

April 20:   Easter - Sunrise Worship, 8:00 AM

                                 Easter breakfast following

                                 Sunday School (No BC), 9:20 AM  (Bible story                            and Easter egg hunt; children will be dismissed at                      10:00 from the gym)

                                 Worship w/Communion, 10:15 AM

***Please note that there is no Wednesday evening worship this week.

 

EASTER ALTAR/NARTHEX FLOWERS:  Persons who would like to place Easter flowers on the altar/in the narthex are asked to contact Karen Schlehuser (342-6140) ASAP.  Persons may order through Karen or purchase their own flowers, but please contact Karen so she can have adequate set-up prepared.

 

ALTAR GUILD VOLUNTEERS are still needed for June and July.  If you would be able to help one of these months, please contact Cari Hercamp (812-528-0547) or Becky in the church office.

 

DEPOSITS OF $48.00 and $226.00 have been made to the church and school accounts on behalf of the Thrivent Financial Choice Program by the directed choice dollars of the following: Jan Buss, Marie Campbell, Bill & Marlis Kidd, David Manley, Mike & Kathy Sanders, and Wilma Voelker.

 

LWML SPRING RALLY: Our Ladies Aid will join with  Immanuel, Seymour, to host the LWML Columbus and Seymour Zones Spring Rally at Immanuel on Saturday, April 26.  Registration and breakfast will begin at 8:45 AM ($5 for registration).  The Rev. Jimmy Rodriguez will speak about building a Lutheran school on a recent mission trip to Haiti.  All Ladies of the congregation are invited to attend.

 

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE for our school's upcoming musical, "Jonah's Druthers," on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, at 6:30 PM both evenings.  Cost is $2/person - contact Mrs. Vandercar at wvandercar@whitecreek.org or Becky in the church office.

 

SPRING HANGING FLOWER BASKETS may be ordered yet tomorrow morning through our school's spring fundraiser.  Baskets from Whipker's Market are $19, with a variety of flowers being offered.  Ten dollar gift coupons are also available.  All proceeds will be used for school projects.  Contact Becky in the church office. 

 

ST. PAUL, BORCHERS WALK tHIS WAY:  The W.I.N.G.S. (Women in God’s Service) group of St. Paul, Borchers, will be holding their 5th annual WINGS WALK tHIS WAY on Sunday, April 27, beginning at 1:00 PM.  Entry fee is $25 ($20 if registered by April 13).  Various prizes, including a Kindle Fire HD, will be raffled during the race.  All proceeds will go toward Picnic Woods improvements.  Pick up a registration form from St. Paul, Borchers, or register online at stpaul-borchers.org/run.

 

PHIL'S FRIENDS WALK:  The 2nd Annual Phil's Friends Walk will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 10:00 AM here at White Creek.  Phil Zielke, founder of Phil's Friends, will be joining us and speaking about his two-time battle with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma.  A sign-up sheet to walk will be in the narthex, or contact Janet Morey at 812-350-6238 to register.

 

PANS AND CROCKPOTS from last weekend's car show are in the Fellowship Room.  Please pick up today.

 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:  During the past couple of weeks workers have finished initial work on the kitchen reconfiguration.  The stainless steel counter areas have not yet arrived, so temporary laminate tops have been installed as well as a temporary kitchen door so that lunch service could resume.  The roll-up door windows will be installed later in the project. --  Footers were poured before the heavy rains, and now forms have been set in place for the foundation of the new classrooms. -- Drywall is up on the interior of the balcony and spackling is underway.

April 6 Weekly News

OUR SIXTH MIDWEEK Lenten worship will be held this Wednesday at 7:00 PM.  The Guild will be serving various meat casseroles, bread, and dessert before worship, beginning at 5:45 PM.

 

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS' MEETING will be held THIS EVENING at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Room.  All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

 

PHIL'S FRIENDS will be gathering at 6:00 PM this evening for card-making, with the Youth group meetings following at 7:00 PM.

 

NINE STUDENT CONFIRMANDS will be questioned this coming Saturday, April 12, at 9:00 AM.  Everyone is invited to come as these young people are examined in preparation for their confirmation next Sunday.

 

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE: 

April 13:  Palm Sunday - Worship, 8:00 AM

                                        Sunday School (No BC), 9:00 AM

                                        Worship w/Confirmation, 10:15 AM

April 17 : Maundy Thursday - Worship w/Communion, 7:00 PM

April 18:  Good Friday - Worship, 7:00 PM

April 20:   Easter - Sunrise Worship, 8:00 AM

                                 Easter breakfast following

                                 Sunday School (No BC), 9:00 AM

                                 Worship w/Communion, 10:15 AM

 

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

EASTER ALTAR/NARTHEX FLOWERS:  Persons who would like to place Easter flowers on the altar/in the narthex are asked to contact Karen Schlehuser (342-6140) THIS WEEK.  Persons may order through Karen or purchase their own flowers, but please contact Karen so she can have adequate set-up prepared.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Micah & Monica Buss on the birth of their son, WILLIAM DANG BUSS, on March 27.  Liam arrived weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs.  Everyone is doing fine - God's blessings to them!

 

FISH FRY/SILENT AUCTION:  The Kristie’s Krew 2014 Relay for Life Fish Fry and Silent Auction will be held at the Hope Moravian Church on Friday, April 11, from 4:00-8:00 PM.  A free-will offering will be received for  the meal, and many items will be available for bid at the silent auction.  All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.  Everyone invited.  Cookies/brownies needed - if you would like to donate, contact Tracey Engelau at 812-498-4025.

 

LWML SPRING RALLY: Our Ladies Aid will join with  Immanuel, Seymour, to host the LWML Columbus and Seymour Zones Spring Rally at Immanuel on Saturday, April 26.  Registration and breakfast will begin at 8:45 AM ($5 for registration).  The Rev. Jimmy Rodriguez will speak about building a Lutheran school on a recent mission trip to Haiti.  All Ladies of the congregation are invited to attend.

 

ST. PAUL, BORCHERS WALK tHIS WAY:  The W.I.N.G.S. (Women in God’s Service) group of St. Paul, Borchers, will be holding their 5th annual WINGS WALK tHIS WAY on Sunday, April 27, beginning at 1:00 PM.  Entry fee is $25 ($20 if registered by April 13).  Various prizes, including a Kindle Fire HD, will be raffled during the race.  All proceeds will go toward Picnic Woods improvements.  Pick up a registration form from St. Paul, Borchers, or register online at stpaul-borchers.org/run.

 

PHIL'S FRIENDS WALK:  The 2nd Annual Phil's Friends Walk will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 10:00 AM here at White Creek.  Phil Zielke, founder of Phil's Friends, will be joining us and speaking about his two-time battle with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma.  A sign-up sheet to walk will be in the narthex, or contact Janet Morey at 812-350-6238 to register.