WE REJOICE WITH Dan & Jeanne Lienhoop as they
bring their son, THEODORE AUGUST LIENHOOP, to be baptized this morning. Theodore's sponsors are his uncles and aunts,
Jason & Tracey Engelau and Adam & Courtney Lienhoop. God's blessings to you, Theodore!
GOD'S BLESSINGS TO Chancelyn York as she was received
into adult confirmation during this past Wednesday's Lenten worship.
PARENTS OF OUR STUDENT CONFIRMANDS are asked to meet
briefly after church TODAY. Please meet
in the church office. (This was postponed last Sunday due to the weather.)
YOUTH GROUPS will not meet this evening due to the
WCLS Athletic Banquet. (The Athletic
Banquet was also postponed last Sunday.)
They will meet next Sunday evening at 7:00 PM.
GUILD MEMBERS will meet this Tuesday evening at
7:00 PM in the Fellowship Room to assemble baskets for our shut-ins. Guests are always welcome!
OUR FOURTH MIDWEEK
LENTEN WORSHIP
will be held Wednesday evening at 7 PM.
The Youth will be serving supper before worship, beginning at 5:45 PM.
SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS will meet for supper
next Sunday evening, March 15, at 5:30 PM and will then return to the
Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing. Visitors are always welcome!
ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR CORRECTION: The class identified as the Class of 1922 in
our 175th calendar is actually the Class of 1918. The members in that class are: Row one-Carl Runge, Glenn Ellis, Albert
Enzinger, and Clarence Burbrink; Row two-Cora Dringenburg Schlehuser, Viola
Baumgart Ott, Pastor Baumgart, Hilda Meyer, Hazel Vornholt Meyer, and Selma
Rittman Finke; Row three-Erma Bode
Horman, Harry Schneider, Harvey Eckelman, Irene Kreinop, and Emma Sophia Esther
Rittman Sawyer. Many thanks to
Marguerite Meyer for finding this error and identifying the individuals by
name.
CONGREGATIONAL HISTORY: Candidate Fick, however, saw the
dangers. He pointed out the
differences-the scriptural impossibility of being both a Lutheran and a
Reformed congregation. He convinced the
members of the correctness of the Lutheran doctrines, and after six weeks of
his ministries, the congregation "resolved henceforth to call itself 'The
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of White Creek, Indiana.'"
LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION PICTURES: The class of 1932 is still needed and also
the classes of 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009, 1990, 1993, 1980, 1970, 1971,
1972, 1976, 1979, 1960, 1968, 1969, 1951, 1954, 1955, 1958, 1940, 1938, 1937, 1935,
1933, 1932, 1931, 1926, 1923, 1921, and 1920.
All pictures from the 1070s that have been turned in have problems with
the colors changing. If you have a
professional confirmation class photo from the '70s, please give it to Becky in
the church office so it can be scanned.
BIBLE STUDY: Bless These Lips is an 8-week Bible
study examining the things we say that get in the way of our relationships with
God and with others. Each chapter draws
on lip-product analogies and uses humor, anecdotes, and observations to
introduce Scripture passages that address common behaviors and attitudes. This study will begin on Wednesday, March 25,
from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Fellowship Room.
Contact Jean Jack (714-768-5731) to enroll.
DALLAS KREINHAGEN has been moved to Kindred Health and
Rehabilitation Center for rehab. Cards
may be sent to him at the Center's address - 2100 Midway - Room 522, Columbus,
IN 47201.
FINANCIAL UPDATE:
Through the first eight weeks of 2015, donations totaled $74,400. We have updated our 2015 projected expenses
(new tuition numbers, etc.), which means that we now need to collect $10,800
per week. 2015 Needed: $86,400;
2015 Collections:
$74,400; YTD Shortfall: $12,000.
The school fund and
the general fund each have about $11,000 in their respective checking accounts
at the end of February. Given the
previous few weeks of contributions and the amount needed to cover expenses for
the year, we are running out of cash to pay the necessary bills. We had a very strong December and were on
track in January, but could quickly be left with only restricted funds and no
cash to cover expenses if we don't turn things around.
MANY THANKS TO the following for
signing over the refund amounts from their Thrivent disability policies: Keith & Amy Mensendiek, Mark & Jan
Buss, Linda Schroer, and Lindsey Von Fange.
St. John's has received checks totaling $540.25.
CONGRATULATIONS TO Ryan & Emily
(Kerkhof) Cremeans on the birth of their son, JOSEPH KEITH CREMEANS, last
Monday. Joseph arrived weighing 8 lbs.
12 ozs. and measuring 21.5 ins. Everyone
is doing fine - God's blessings to them!
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
***White Creek Lutheran School is currently
seeking an individual to fill the role of teacher-departmentalized science,
social studies, and religion for grades 6-8.
State licensing is required. If
not Synodically trained, the teacher must be willing to obtain a colloquy. Please submit resumes to White Creek Lutheran
School, 16270 S. 300 W., Columbus,
IN 47201 by March 23. Questions???
Contact Principal Jan Buss at 812-342-6832.
***Zion Lutheran School, Seymour, is seeking
candidates for Principal/Director to administer and coordinate all early
childhood programs. If you have a name
or know of someone who is qualified, contact the Zion church office by phone at
812-522-1089 or by email at zlc@zionseymour.org.
***The LCMS is seeking candidates for the
position of Gift Planning Counselor to work on behalf of the Indiana District
of the LCMS. This position will be
responsible for serving LCMS members with an affinity or connection with the
District and LCMS ministries within the District as well as other Lutherans who
desire to fulfill their Spirit-led drive for generosity by working with them to
develop their "Lifetime Plan for Giving." For the full job description and to apply
for this position, please visit http://www.lcms.org/jobsboard. Responses and applications should be received
no later than March 22.
WCLS WHIPKER'S MARKET
COUPON SALE
is now going on. Persons may order $10
coupons to use on flowers, garden plants, and produce from Whipker's Market
this year. All orders with payments must
be received by this coming Friday, March 13.
If paying by check, please make payable to White Creek Lutheran
School. All proceeds from this sale will
go to help with expenses for special school projects. See any WCLS student or check with Becky in
the church office.
MEN'S RETREAT: Attention, Men of God: Come join us for a weekend filled with
fellowship, recreation, and faith-building at this year's Lakeview Ministries
Men's Gathering. This year's retreat on
April 10-12 will feature Dr. Robert Bennett speaking on the topic, "They
Are Afraid: American Spirituality."
The focus will be on spiritual warfare and how the Lutheran Church
should view and handle this topic. We
will also enjoy activities such as fishing and mini-golf tourneys, a chili
cook-off and hog roast, and the opportunity to zip line and climb the
tower. For more information, go to
www.camplakeview.com/gathering or call David Vandercar at 812-498-4742.
TLHS 10TH ANNUAL
TRIVIA NIGHT
will be held on Saturday, April 11, at 7:00 PM.
Round up a team of six (or join one 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. Stop by Trinity's office or call 812-524-TLHS
to reserve your tickets. Everyone
invited!
