August 3 Weekly News

OUR WCLS FACULTY/STAFF will be dedicated during this morning's worship. Those serving include Michelle Barnett-Kindergarten, Mary Anne Schneider-1st grade, Jean Jack-2nd grade, Kim Enzinger-3rd grade, Lindsay Paluch-4th grade, Whitney Vandercar-5th grade, Jeffrey Kyler-6th grade, Micah Owens-7th/8th grades, Jan Buss-Principal/7th & 8th Math, Pastor Cook-Confirmation, Jane Meyer- Teacher Aide, Elizabeth Brown-Teacher Aide, and Becky Eckelman-Admin. Asst.  Please keep our students, faculty, and staff in your prayers as the new school year begins tomorrow.

 

DEDICATION OF OUR school expansion will be held today after worship.  Persons will have an opportunity to view the new addition and enjoy light refreshments as we give thanks to God for this improvement to our school and ask for His blessing as another new school year begins.

 

THE CHURCH PICNIC will be held next Sunday, August 10, after worship.  Donations of hot dogs and pies and pop-up canopies to use are needed.  Let Becky know if you would like to contribute.  Displays of tractors, cars, trucks, memorabilia, hobbies, and anything you would like to share with your church family is welcome and may be brought on Saturday from 10-11 AM or Sunday morning before church.  Please remember to bring lawn chairs.  The picnic will be followed by the dedication of our new pipe organ and a recital by Ed Bruenjes and John Matthews Jr. playing various musical selections.

 

MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN'S AND ST. PAUL, CLIFTY will be helping with a one day Bible Camp at Shepherd of the Hills in Bean Blossom this coming Saturday, August 9.  If you would like to help, please contact Pastor Cook.

MANY THANKS to all who donated cookies for today's school expansion celebration refreshments.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Troy & Stacie Gamble on the birth of their son, COLTON JOSEPH GAMBLE, on Thursday, July 24.  Colton arrived weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and measuring 20 ins.  Everyone is doing fine - God's blessings to them!

 

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.

 

A NEW 8 week session of fitness classes will begin this week.  Classes offered are Senior Strength on Mondays at 2:00 PM, Pump on Wednesdays at 7:30 AM and Thursdays at 3:30 PM.  A FREE YOGA class will be offered on Thursdays at 5:00 PM.  For more information or questions, contact Janet Morey at 812-350-6238 or check the information sheets in the narthex.

 

GERMAN HERITAGE TOUR:  You are invited to join hosts, Pastor Arthur Schwenk and Pastor Doug & Michelle Bauman on a 12-day tour of Germany on June 22-July 3, 2015.  Sites include Frankfurt, Worms, Rothenburg, Eisleben, Leipzing, Wittenberg, Berlin, the Rhine area, and Loehne.  An informational meeting about this tour will be held this evening at 6:30 PM at St. Paul, Clifty, Church.  Persons may also contact Pastor Schwenk at schwenk.a@hotmail.com or Pastor Bauman at pastor@stpaulcolumbus,org.  (Pastor Cook will be hosting with Pastor Schwenk in 2018 on this tour.)

 

FAMILY FUN-FEST RETREATS:  Looking for some "quality time" with your family?  Try one of Camp Lakeview's Family Fun-Fest Retreats on August 22-24 or August 29-31 (Labor Day Weekend)!  Get away with your entire family and end your summer together, making some lasting memories and growing closer to each other and to the Lord.  For more information, download a brochure at www.camplakeview.com or contact the camp office at 812-342-4815 or office@camplakeview.com.

 

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. 

 

SEVERAL DISHES from past funeral dinners are still in the Fellowship Room.  If you have been missing some from home, please check today and see if any are yours.  If they are not claimed within the next 2 weeks, they will be removed from the building.

July 27 Weekly News

MANY THANKS TO Pastor Lorenz for leading us in worship today while Pastor Cook is on vacation.  Should an emergency arise this week, please contact Becky in the church office, 342-3516  (or at home, 342-6808).  Pastor Stache will be leading our 7:00 PM worship this Wednesday evening.

 

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

 

WORKDAY to clean up the church/school grounds will be held next Saturday, August 2, at 8:00 AM.  Trimming, weeding, painting, and various other tasks need to be done.   If you are not able to come that morning, but would like to help at a convenient time for you, the following jobs need to be done:

·         Paint the church and school handrails (contact Doyce or Mrs. Buss for paint)

·         Sand and paint the basement hall door by the Fellowship Room (again, contact Doyce or Mrs. Buss for paint)

·         Power wash the outside back school wall by the fire escape

All help would be greatly appreciated!  Many hands will make the work go quickly!

 

DEDICATION OF OUR school expansion and rededication of our school staff will be held next Sunday, August 3.  Persons will have an opportunity to view the new addition and enjoy light refreshments as we give thanks to God for this improvement to our school and ask for His blessing as another new school year begins.

 

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.  Also

needed are donations of hot dogs and pies.  Let Becky know if you would like to contribute.  The picnic will be followed by the dedication of our new pipe organ and a recital by Ed Bruenjes playing various musical selections.  See today's August News for more information.

 

PARENTS OF OUR WCLS STUDENTS are reminded that registration for students entering 3rd-8th grade for the 2014-2015 school year will be held this Thursday, July 31, from 9:00-11:00 AM and 5:30-7:00 PM.

 

AUXILIARY MEETING:  The CrossLife Ministries Auxiliary will meet tomorrow evening, at 6:30 PM at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dudleytown.  All are invited to enjoy the evening of fellowship and become more familiar with the ministry to individuals, marriages, and families throughout Jackson and Bartholomew counties.  The guest speaker will be a representative from Community Diner.  Plans for the Fall Luncheon and Bake Sale will be discussed.  Please bring a covered dish to share.  Drinks and anniversary cake will be provided.

 

GERMAN HERITAGE TOUR:  You are invited to join hosts, Pastor Arthur Schwenk and Pastor Doug & Michelle Bauman on a 12-day tour of Germany on June 22-July 3, 2015.  Sites include Frankfurt, Worms, Rothenburg, Eisleben, Leipzing, Wittenberg, Berlin, the Rhine area, and Loehne.  An informational meeting about this tour will be held next Sunday, August 3, at 6:30 PM at St. Paul, Clifty, Church.  Persons may also contact Pastor Schwenk at schwenk.a@hotmail.com or Pastor Bauman at pastor@stpaulcolumbus,org.  (Pastor Cook will be hosting with Pastor Schwenk in 2018 on this tour.)

 

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 20 Weekly News

MANY THANKS TO Pastor Luna for leading us in worship today while Pastor Cook is on vacation.  Should an emergency arise this week, please contact Becky in the church office, 342-3516  (or at home, 342-6808).  Pastor Ben Lorenz will be leading our 7:00 PM worship this Wednesday evening.

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS are reminded to 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.

 

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

 

LADIES AID MEMBERS will meet this Wednesday, July 23, at 9:00 AM for their Bible Study and meeting and will then work on special crafts and projects.  Mite Box offerings will be received.  As always, guests are invited to join them!

 

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!

 

DEDICATION OF OUR school expansion and rededication of our school staff will be held on Sunday, August 3.  Persons will have an opportunity to view the new addition and enjoy light refreshments as we give thanks to God for this improvement to our school and ask for His blessing as another new school year begins.

 

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.  Also

needed are donations of hot dogs and pies.  Let Becky know if you would like to contribute.  The picnic will be followed by an organ recital with our new pipe organ.  Ed Bruenjes will be playing various musical selections.

 

AUXILIARY MEETING:  Due to fair week for Jackson County, the CrossLife Ministries Auxiliary will meet on Monday, July 28, at 6:30 PM at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Dudleytown.  All are invited to enjoy the evening of fellowship and become more familiar with the ministry to individuals, marriages, and families throughout Jackson and Bartholomew counties.  The guest speaker will be a representative from Community Diner.  Plans for the Fall Luncheon and Bake Sale will be discussed.  Please bring a covered dish to share.  Drinks and anniversary cake will be provided.

 

GERMAN HERITAGE TOUR:  You are invited to join hosts, Pastor Arthur Schwenk and Pastor Doug & Michelle Bauman on a 12-day tour of Germany on June 22-July 3, 2015.  Sites include Frankfurt, Worms, Rothenburg, Eisleben, Leipzing, Wittenberg, Berlin, the Rhine area, and Loehne.  An informational meeting about this tour will be held on Sunday, August 3, at 6:30 PM at St. Paul, Clifty, Church.  Persons may also contact Pastor Schwenk at schwenk.a@hotmail.com or Pastor Bauman at pastor@stpaulcolumbus,org.  (Pastor Cook will be hosting with Pastor Schwenk in 2018 on this tour.)

 

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.

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.