The Rockhills need our help!

As many of you know the Rockhills are expecting a baby in October. Because James is up at the Seminary throughout the week, as Shel's due date approaches they decided to have the whole family live with James in Ft. Wayne starting this past Sunday. As they were moving up to Ft. Wayne on Sunday, the engine on their 2006 Trailblazer blew up and now needs to be replaced. On top of that, the recent storm also dropped a large limb on their Columbus home's electrical service and ripped the service out of the electrical meter! James spent yesterday calling around to different shops trying to find the best deal on a replacement engine, and is coming down in the next day or two to fix the electricity.

If you would like to help the Rockhills, might I suggest that we collect checks made out to the Rockhills here at the church office (or on Sunday), as a gift to help them cover the cost of replacing the engine? James has found a used engine with 80K miles on it that he can have installed for $3,500 total, but it comes with no warrantee. He also has the option of replacing it with a crate engine with a 100K mile warrantee for $6,800.

For the time being, the Rockhills have a loaner van for the next two weeks. After that they can use their little Honda until the baby comes, but then they will need something with an additional row of seating.

Pastor Cook

July 13 Weekly News

A DOOR OFFERING for the Chinese Ministry will be received at the end of today's worship and also at this Wednesday evening's worship.  This is given in support of Liwei Sui as he serves the Chinese in  our circuit.  Offerings may also be given through the church office through this Wednesday, July 16.  Checks may be made payable to our church with "Chinese Ministry" included on the memo line.

 

TRINITY LADIES AID SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS were mailed to those students attending Trinity this coming school year.  Those applications need to be completed and returned to the church office by this Tuesday, July 15.

 

THIS EVENING, at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Room, Tony Luenebrink will give a presentation, "The Rewards of Your Recovery," a presentation about getting help for addiction.  Everyone welcome. 

 

BULLETIN ITEMS for next Sunday need to be given to Becky by TOMORROW.  Becky will be out of the office Wednesday - Friday this week.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS are reminded to meet next Sunday, July 20, at Bob Evans restaurant at 5:30 PM for supper and then return to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

 

WORSHIP COMMITTEE:  If anyone is interested in serving on the Worship Committee to help select hymns for our worship services, please speak to Pastor Cook.  The next Worship Committee meeting is scheduled for August 8 at 9:00 AM.

 

DEPOSITS OF $166.00 and $5,321.00 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:  Max Hoffman, Dallas & Hazel Kreinhagen, Keith & Amy Mensendiek, Dennis & Joyce Meyer, John Schroer, Louis Voelker, and Joel Wise.

 

WORKDAY to clean up the church/school grounds will be held on Saturday, August 2, at 8:00 AM.  Trimming, weeding, painting, and various other tasks need to be done.   Please mark your calendars!

 

THE CHURCH PICNIC will be held on Sunday, August 10, after worship.  Volunteers are needed to help with food and activities.  Let Pastor Cook or Becky know if you would be willing to help.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Andy & Amanda Hoffman on the birth of their son, OLIVER FRANKLIN, this past Tuesday.  Oliver arrived weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and measuring 19 1/2 ins.  Everyone is doing fine.  God's blessings to them!

 

PASTOR COOK & FAMILY will be leaving this Thursday for his brother's wedding and then on to vacation in Michigan.  Pastor William Stache will be preaching next Sunday, July 20, and Wednesday, July 30, with Pastor Ben Lorenz leading worship on Wednesday, July 23, and Sunday, July 27.  (If pastoral care is needed this Thursday-Sunday, please contact Elder, Brian Purdue (812-350-6833).   After that, Becky will be back in the office.)

 

REDS/METS BASEBALL GAME: Tickets for the September 7 baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets at Cincinnati are still available for $22.50/person.  See the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the school hall.  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.

July 6 Weekly News

TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given in thanksgiving and celebration of the 55th wedding anniversary of John & Carolyn Schroer coming up on August 16 by their children and grandchildren.  God's continued blessings to you, John & Carolyn!

 

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS' MEETING will be held TODAY in the Fellowship Room after the worship service.  All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

 

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

 

TRINITY LADIES AID SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS were mailed to those students attending Trinity this coming school year.  Those applications need to be completed and returned to the church office by Tuesday, July 15.

 

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to serve on a committee to help update the church history book and the family history information that is in the back of the church history book.  Contact Mary Anne Schneider at 812-521-2984 or mschneider@whitecreek.org if you are interested in helping with this.

 

NEXT SUNDAY, July 13, at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Room, Tony Luenebrink will give a presentation, "The Rewards of Your Recovery," a presentation about getting help for addiction.  Everyone welcome. 

 

PARENTS OF our WCLS students are reminded to pick up report cards and lunch statements TODAY if you have not already done so.  They are available on the table in the office.

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.

 

DEPOSITS OF $160.00 and $440.00 have been deposited in the church and school accounts as a result of the Thrivent Choice Direct Now...Add $20 campaign by the directed dollars of the following:  Dale & Bettie Burbrink, Mark & Jan Buss, Kay Clow, Ernie Dettmer, Ken Dettmer, Doyce & Becky Eckelman, Richard Hercamp. Max Hoffman, Paul & Janice Hoffman, Kathy Kerkhof, Kevin Kidd, Sharon Kinsey, Dallas & Hazel Kreinhagen, Keith & Amy Mensendiek, Dennis & Joyce Meyer, Mariagnes Meyer, Mike & Kathy Sanders, John Schroer, Linda Schroer, Matt Taulman, Jean Voelker, Lindsey Von Fange.

 

REDS/METS BASEBALL GAME: Tickets for the September 7 baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets at Cincinnati are still available for $22.50/person.  See the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the school hall.  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.

June 29 Weekly News

WE REJOICE WITH Micah & Monica Buss as they bring their son, WILLIAM DANG BUSS, to be baptized this morning.  William's sponsors are his uncle, Jordan Buss, and family friend, Emily McKinney.  God's blessings to you, William!

 

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets are available in the narthex for those who did not get one last Sunday.  Large print are also available.

 

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

 

THE CHURCH OFFICE will be closed this Friday in observance of the July 4th holiday.

 

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this Wednesday evening, July 2, after the worship service.  All members are urged to attend.

 

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS' MEETING will be held next Sunday, July 6, after the worship service.  All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

 

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ITEMS need to be submitted to Becky by Monday, July 7.

 

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to serve on a committee to help update the church history book and the family history information that is in the back of the church history book.  Contact Mary Anne Schneider at 812-521-2984 or mschneider@whitecreek.org if you are interested in helping with this.

 

 

PARENTS OF our WCLS students are reminded to pick up report cards and lunch statements TODAY if you have not already done so.  They are available on the table in the office.

 

A FUNDRAISER FOR THE WESSEL FAMILY, sponsored by St. Paul, Clifty, Preschool, will be held at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair, which begins this Friday, July 4, and runs through Saturday, July 12.  Containers will be set out at most of the food stands all week to receive donations.

 

TRINITY LADIES AID SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS have been mailed to those students attending Trinity this coming school year.  Those applications need to be completed and returned to the church office by July 15.

 

BETTY McCRORY has moved to the nursing home in Nashville.  Cards of greeting and encouragement may be sent to her at Brown County Health & Living Community, 55 E. Willow St., P.O. Box 667, Nashville, IN  47448-0667.

 

ST. PETER, WAYMANSVILLE, SPROUTS PRESCHOOL has openings in its 3-year-old class (Tues. and Thurs.) and 4-year-old class (Mon., Wed., Fri.) for the coming school year.  For more information or to register, call Michelle Schultz at 342-4322.

 

REDS/METS BASEBALL GAME: Tickets for the September 7 baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets at Cincinnati are still available for $22.50/person.  See the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the school hall.  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.

June 22 Weekly News

TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Scott, Beth, Emily, and Katie Burbrink in thanksgiving to God and celebration of the 55th wedding anniversary of Dale & Bettie Burbrink on June 28.  May God grant you many more happy years together, Dale & Bettie!

 

GOD'S BLESSINGS TO Todd Garrison as he was baptized and confirmed last evening and to Todd & Shannon as they were married last evening.

 

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

 

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

 

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to serve on a committee to help update the church history book and the family history information that is in the back of the church history book.  Contact Mary Anne Schneider at 812-521-2984 or mschneider@whitecreek.org if you are interested in helping with this.

 

PARENTS OF our WCLS students are reminded to pick up report cards and lunch statements TODAY if you have not already done so.  They are available on the table in the office.

 

LADIES AID MEMBERS are reminded of their Bible study and meeting this Wednesday, June 25, at 9:00 AM, with the workday following.

 

TRINITY LADIES AID SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS were mailed this past week to those students attending Trinity this coming school year.  Those applications need to be completed and returned to the church office by July 15.

 

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.

 

BETTY McCRORY has moved to the nursing home in Nashville.  Cards of greeting and encouragement may be sent to her at Brown County Health & Living Community, 55 E. Willow St., P.O. Box 667, Nashville, IN  47448-0667.

 

"MY FAMILY AND I want to thank everyone who came to visit Jim,  for the food that was brought in for us at home, for all the cards he received, and thanks to everyone who came to the funeral.  Also, a big thanks to those who donated food for the dinner and helped serve and clean up. I know that was a big job!  It was much appreciated!    Love - Karen, Lori, Brad, & families

 

"MANY THANKS TO everyone for the thoughts, prayers, and cards at the birth of our daughter, Lila.  We appreciate all the prayerful support from our family and friends!" - Ethan & Lauren Johns

 

"THE FAMILY OF Makenzie Nicole Brown sincerely thank you for sharing our sorrow.  Your prayers and kindness at this time will always be remembered.  Thank you for your concern and the Christian love that was shown us.  God bless you!" - Bob & Janice Baker

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Adam & Erica (Price) Behmlander on the birth of their son, BRADLEY GENE.  Bradley arrived weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and measuring 21 ins.  Everyone is doing fine - God's blessings to them!

 

ST. PETER, WAYMANSVILLE, SPROUTS PRESCHOOL has openings in its 3-year-old class (Tues. and Thurs.) and 4-year-old class (Mon., Wed., Fri.) for the coming school year.  For more information or to register, call Michelle Schultz at 342-4322.

 

PASTOR MARCUS JAUSS will celebrate 30 years in the ministry next Sunday.  If you would like to send a card to him at his church, the address is Immanuel Lutheran Church, 15th & Lipper Ave., Higginsville, MO  64037.

 

REDS/METS BASEBALL GAME: Tickets for the September 7 baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets at Cincinnati are still available for $22.50/person.  See the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the school hall.  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.

June 15 Weekly News

TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Mark & Jan Buss in thanksgiving to God and celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary today.   God's continued blessings to them!

 

CALENDAR CORRECTION:  Senior League does not meet in June.  Their next regular supper/meeting will be on July 20.

 

LWML INGATHERING:  An ingathering of canned foods and non-perishable food items will be held to be taken to the Indiana District LWML convention this coming weekend, June 20-22 at Lafayette. A box is in our narthex to receive items.  Please have items in by THIS Wednesday, June 18.

 

PARENTS OF our WCLS students are reminded to pick up report cards and lunch statements TODAY if you have not already done so.  They are available on the table in the office.

 

MANY THANKS TO Dean & Clara Claycamp for their donation of the two pastors' chairs for the altar area.

 

CARD SHOWER:  Kristie remains in the hospital in Texas following her stem cell transplant.  Please mail her a card of encouragement this week and let her know we are all thinking and praying for her.  The Wessel address is 11991 Main St., Box 99, Houston, TX  77035.

 

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.

 

DEPOSITS OF $30.00 and $637.00  have been made to the church and school accounts on behalf of Thrivent Financial's Thrivent Choice Program by the directed dollars of the following:  Kay Clow, Ernie Dettmer, Doyce & Becky Eckelman, Richard Hercamp, Paul & Janice Hoffman, Kathy Kerkhof, Mariagnes Meyer, Mike & Kathy Sanders, and Matt Taulman.

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL is looking for a boys tennis coach for this fall.  All interested applicants should bring a resume to the school or contact Aaron Rudzinski at 812-524-8547.

 

ART CAMP:  Trinity  Lutheran High School will be having an art camp next week, Monday, June 23-Wednesday, June 25, from 2:00-3:30 PM for children entering 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade this fall.  Cost is $30.  A large scale Pop Art Self Portrait utilizing painting and printmaking techniques while learning about America's most popular pop artists will be the project.  An art show on Wednesday from 3:30-4:00 to view the finished pieces, enjoy light refreshments, and talk with the artists will conclude the camp.  Call the Trinity office at 812-524-8547 to reserve a spot and get further instructions - there is a limit of 15 children, first come, first serve basis.

 

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL in Higginsville, Missouri will be hosting a potluck dinner for Pastor Marcus Jauss on Sunday, June 29, as he celebrates 30 years in the ministry.  Our congregation is invited to join in this celebration by attendance, prayers, cards, etc.  If you would like to send a card to the church, the address is Immanuel Lutheran Church, 15th & Lipper Ave., Higginsville, MO  64037.

 

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.

June 8 Weekly News

TODAY WE OBSERVE PENTECOST, celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after His ascension, held on the seventh Sunday after Easter.

 

TODAY'S ALTAR FLOWERS have been given by Ed & Colleen Koeberlein in praise and thanksgiving to God as they were married here at St. John's last evening.

 

CALENDAR CORRECTION:  Senior League does not meet in June.  Their next regular supper/meeting will be on July 20.

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Wednesday, June 11, after the worship service (7:35).

 

LWML INGATHERING:  An ingathering of canned foods and non-perishable food items will be held to be taken to the Indiana District LWML convention June 20-22 at Lafayette. A box is in our narthex to receive items.  Please have items in by Wednesday, June 18.

 

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL in Higginsville, Missouri will be hosting a potluck dinner for Pastor Marcus Jauss on Sunday, June 29, as he celebrates 30 years in the ministry.  Our congregation is invited to join in this celebration by attendance, prayers, cards, etc.  If you would like to send a card to the church, the address is Immanuel Lutheran Church, 15th & Lipper Ave., Higginsville, MO  64037.

 

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.

 

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 this Wednesday, June 11.  Persons may register online at www.trinitycougars.org or by calling Aaron Rudzinski at 812-524-8547.