July 3 Weekly News

WE COME IN PRAYER: Lord of all nations, we thank and praise You that You created us for freedom, that You re-created us for freedom in Your Holy Gospel.  Keep us ever mindful of our responsibilities and privileges as citizens of a free nation and as responsible and privileged members of Your kingdom of grace.  Hear us, Heavenly Father, and send Your Holy Spirit to guide both us and our leaders for the sake of Jesus, Your Son and our Lord.  Amen.

 

CALL PROCESS UPDATE:  Names of pastoral candidates to consider for a call have been submitted by members of our congregation. These names have been forwarded to Pastor Nathan Janssen, our Circuit Visitor. Pastor Janssen will forward them to the District Office to receive biographical information and ministry strengths and weaknesses.  When this information is received from the Districts these ministers serve, our call committee will review all information and provide the congregation with their recommendation.

 

CANDIDATE JAMES ROCKHILL and his family will be leaving soon to serve his congregations in Nebraska.  We will wish him Farewell and Godspeed during next Sunday’s worship and bid the Rockhill family God’s blessings at a reception after the service.

 

THE CHURCH OFFICE will be closed tomorrow in observance of the July 4^th holiday.

 

THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this Wednesday evening after worship.            (8:00 p.m.).  All members of the council are urged to attend.

THE QUARTERLY VOTERS’ MEETING will be held after worship on Sunday, July 17.  All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are encouraged to attend.

 

ANYONE INTERESTED in sharing their musical talents at the upcoming Church Picnic on August 21 by singing or playing an instrument are asked to contact Greg Hercamp at 812-525-7255.

 

ENGRAVED BRICKS for the walk and/or Memory Garden may be ordered through Labor Day.  Cost is $100/brick.  Contact Ernie &    Donna Dettmer or Larry & Janice  Claycamp if interested in placing an   order.  Check with Becky in the office if you would like to see designs available that can be engraved on the bricks.

 

ADDITIONAL PEA GRAVEL is needed for our playground.  If you would like to help with this monetarily or by use of equipment for hauling, please contact Bryan Schroer.

 

THE TRINITY TREASURES RESALE SHOP in Columbus is looking for a Thrift Shop Manager!  The Thrift Shop Manager is a volunteer position who would oversee all aspects of the Trinity Treasures Resale Shop, which is a non-for-profit organization that provides a third source of income for Trinity Lutheran High School.  If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity or would be willing to share in this responsibility with other individuals, please contact Crista Burbrink at 812-216-1982.  The organizing Board will meet again this Tuesday, July 5, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul, Clifty.

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL seeks a full-time resource teacher for the 2016-2017 school year.  Responsibilities include tutoring, coordinating classroom and testing accommodations, maintaining progress, monitoring records, developing intervention strategies alongside faculty, and communicating with parents and faculty on student progress.  Secondary education teacher license required in any field, with experience or background in special education preferred.  Please bring a cover letter and resume to the Trinity   office, 7120 N. 875 E., Seymour, Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. or email Principal Ben Stellwagen at bstellwagen@trinitycougars.org.

 

ANNIVERSARY DINNER:  The Anniversary Dinner of the CrossLife Ministries Auxiliary will be held Monday, July 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Emmanuel 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.  Please bring a covered dish to share.  Drinks and anniversary cake will be provided.

June 26 Weekly News

WE COME IN PRAYER:  Most Holy God, You have placed Your holy    message of salvation into us sinful and lowly creatures.  Draw us into Your presence and cleanse us of all our sins.  Continue to fill us with a clear vision of Your great glory, that we may be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ.  In His precious name we pray.  Amen.

 

CALL PROCESS UPDATE:  Names of pastoral candidates to consider for a call have been submitted by members of our congregation. These names have been forwarded to Pastor Nathan Janssen, our Circuit Visitor. Pastor Janssen will forward them to the District Office to receive biographical information and ministry strengths and weaknesses.  When this information is received from the Districts these ministers serve, our call committee will review all information and provide the congregation with their recommendation.

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets for July-September are      available in the narthex.  Large print copies are also available.

 

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

 

CANDIDATE JAMES ROCKHILL and his family will be leaving in July to serve his congregations in Nebraska.  Monetary donations or gift cards for the   Rockhill family are being received yet today and may be given to Bryan Schroer, Louis Voelker, Ben Peters, Paul Otte, or Becky in the church office.

 

NEXT SUNDAY’S WORSHIP  will be a special God and Country service as we observe Independence Day, July 4^th.

 

B.A.S.I.C. (Bible and Sports in Communion) will meet tonight at 7:00 PM in the gym.  Come out for good physical and faith exercise!

 

ANYONE INTERESTED in sharing their musical talents at the upcoming Church Picnic on August 21 by singing or playing an instrument are asked to contact Greg Hercamp at 812-525-7255.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO Brent & Lora Waskom on the birth of their daughter, AMELIA ROSE WASKOM, last Monday, June 20.  Amelia arrived weighing 6 lbs. and measuring 19 ins.  Everyone is doing fine.                          God’s blessings to them!

 

MANY THANKS TO all those who helped at the parsonage cleaning day.  Many hands worked together to freshen up the house for Mr. Noelker’s arrival!

 

THE TRINITY TREASURES RESALE SHOP in Columbus is looking for a Thrift Shop Manager!  The Thrift Shop Manager is a volunteer position who would oversee all aspects of the Trinity Treasures Resale Shop, which is a non-for-profit organization that provides a third source of income for Trinity Lutheran High School.  If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity or would be willing to share in this responsibility with other individuals, please contact Crista Burbrink at 812-216-1982.  The organizing Board will meet again July 5 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul, Clifty.

 

CHILD CARE WORKERS NEEDED:  The Immanuel (Seymour) Lutheran Child Care Ministry needs loving workers to provide care for the growing   number of children served.  Stop by the Immanuel church office to pick up an     application or call Ashley at 812-522-3118 or email her at                                    akamman@immanuelseymour.com.  These are part-time positions.

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL seeks a full-time resource teacher for the 2016-2017 school year.  Responsibilities include tutoring, coordinating classroom and testing accommodations, maintaining progress, monitoring  records, developing intervention strategies alongside faculty, and communicating with parents and faculty on student progress.  Secondary education teacher license required in any field, with experience or background in special education preferred.  Please bring a cover letter and resume to the Trinity   office, 7120 N. 875 E., Seymour, Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. or email Principal Ben Stellwagen at bstellwagen@trinitycougars.org.

 

LOOKING AHEAD:  The Church Council will meet on Wednesday, July 6, at 8:00 p.m. (after worship), and the Quarterly Voters’ Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 17, after the worship service.  Mark your calendars!

 

June 19 Weekly News

WE COME IN PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, by Your great mercy through Your Son, Jesus Christ, You have redeemed us and made us full heirs of the promise to Abraham.  Grant that we may, in full confidence and boldness, believe that You are our true Father and ask You for whatever we need.  In Your Son’s name we pray.  Amen.

 

MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN’S have the opportunity to submit the name of a pastor they know who is equipped to serve the needs of our congregation and school.  When submitting the pastor’s name, include the congregation and city he currently serves and the district he is a member of.  Submissions may be given to Chairman Bryan Schroer, any of the Elders, or dropped off to the church office.

 

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

 

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets for July-September will be available from the ushers after today’s worship.  Large print copies are also available.

 

LADIES AID MEMBERS are reminded that they will be volunteering at the Orphan Grain Train Warehouse in Jonesville this Wednesday, June 22, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.  They will then go out for lunch and have a brief meeting.  Guests are always welcome to join them!

 

THE BOARD OF ELDERS will meet this Wednesday, June 22, at 8:00 p.m. (after worship).

 

LWML CONVENTION IN-GATHERINGS
:  Several ladies from St. John’s will be attending the LWML convention in Bloomington, in June. There will three different    in-gatherings, and we welcome any donations you would like to make.  A tote is in the

front hall of the school.  Please place any donations there by this Wednesday,          June 22.

For the Indiana Orphan Grain Train:  gently used winter clothing for all people and sizes (tops, sweaters, pants, jackets, coats, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves) and blankets, quilts, all sizes.

For the Pregnancy Center of Southeast Indiana: Gerber Good Start powdered formula, baby wipes, diapers sizes 4-6, pull-ups all sizes

For Community Provisions of Jackson County, Inc. cereal, peanut butter, spaghetti & sauce, crackers, macaroni & cheese, sugar, tuna, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and hand soap.

 

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN:  Please return your baby bottles for Clarity of South Central Indiana TODAY.  Someone from Clarity will be picking them up this week.

 

PASTOR JAMES ROCKHILL and his family will be leaving for his congregations in Nebraska in July.  Monetary donations or gift cards are being received as we wish them God’s blessings in this calling.  Donations may be given to Bryan Schroer, Louis Voelker, Ben Peters, Paul Otte, or Becky in the church office by next Sunday,           June 26.

 

ANYONE INTERESTED in sharing their musical talents at the upcoming Church Picnic on August 21 by singing or playing an instrument are asked to contact Greg Hercamp at 812-525-7255.

 

CHILD CARE WORKERS NEEDED:  The Immanuel (Seymour) Lutheran Child Care Ministry needs loving workers to provide care for the growing number of children served.  Stop by the Immanuel church office to pick up an application or call Ashley at 812-522-3118 or email her at akamman@immanuelseymour.com.  These are part-time positions.

 

JOIN THE TRINITY FACULTY and staff this Thursday, June 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for ice cream dessert, music, games and fellowship on the west lawn and in the commons at Trinity and take the opportunity to wish God’s blessings to Principal Dan Sievert and his family before they depart for Nebraska.  A family-friendly event, the entire community is invited!

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL seeks a full-time resource teacher for the 2016-2017 school year.  Responsibilities include tutoring, coordinating classroom and testing accommodations, maintaining progress, monitoring records, developing intervention strategies alongside faculty, and communicating with parents and faculty on student progress.  Secondary education teacher license required in any field, with experience or background in special education preferred.  Please bring a cover letter and resume to the Trinity office, 7120 N. 875 E., Seymour, Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. or email Principal Ben Stellwagen at bstellwagen@trinitycougars.org.

 

LOOKING AHEAD:  The Church Council will meet on Wednesday, July 6, at 8:00 p.m. (after worship), and the Quarterly Voters’ Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 17, after the worship service.  Mark your calendars!

 

THE BOOKMOBILE will be at White Creek tomorrow, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

June 12 Weekly News

WE COME IN PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, as we gather for worship today, we pray that you would teach us by the example of Your Son, Jesus Christ, to love others without distinction of race, sex, or past sins, which have been forgiven by Your Son’s suffering, blood, and death.  Create in us pure hearts that we may praise You in a way which brings glory to Christ!  In His name we pray.  Amen.

 

THE STAFF OF THE INDIANA DISTRICT meets for prayer and Bible study on Monday mornings.  At this time they pray for the congregations and schools of the district.  This week our congregation will be in their prayers.  Continue to remember them in your prayers as they carry out the work of the Kingdom.

 

MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN’S have the opportunity to submit the name of a pastor they know who is equipped to serve the needs of our congregation and school.  When submitting the pastor’s name, include the congregation and city he currently serves and the district he is a member of.  Submissions may be given to Chairman Bryan Schroer, any of the Elders, or dropped off to the church office.

 

PASTOR KEINATH will be on vacation yet this week.  Please       contact Pastor Jung for any pastoral needs.

 

B.A.S.I.C.:  Join us as we come together for Bible And Sports In Communion and enjoy a combination of sports and Bible study.  Beginning TONIGHT this group will be geared toward those ages 16 and over and will meet on the 2^nd and 4^th Sundays of the month from 7:00-9:00 p.m.  The evening will start in the gym with an activity (basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, etc.), and then we will join in a short Bible study before resuming the second half of the activity period.  Come and share faith, fun, and fellowship!

 

PARSONAGE CLEANING:  Our new teacher, Mr. Noelker, will be renting the parsonage until St. John’s calls a new pastor.  We would like to make sure the house is cleaned after sitting empty for 9 months.  If you are able to help, please bring your brooms, mops, buckets, sponges, cleaning rags, etc. to the parsonage at 3:00 p.m.                TOMORROW, Monday, June 13.  Many hands will make light work!

 

ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC:  Our Annual Church Picnic, “Let Their Lights Shine,” will be held on Sunday, August 21.  Volunteers are  needed to help the committee, Jean Voelker, Jean Jack, and Janeen Blomenberg, plan this fun event.  Contact any of these ladies if you would like to help or email Becky at the office, and she will forward the message to them.

 

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet this Wednesday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m.

 

THE BOARD OF ELDERS will meet on Wednesday, June 22, at 8:00 p.m. (after worship).

 

THE TRINITY RESALE SHOP is coming to Columbus!  The Trinity Treasures Resale Shop (a sister shop to the Trinity Resale Shop in Seymour) is a non-profit subsidiary of Trinity Lutheran High School that will offer resale items such as gently-used household goods, books, clothing, collectibles.  All net proceeds from the sale of these items will be forwarded to Trinity Lutheran High School.  Needed are individuals who would be interested in volunteering their time to work in the shop.  A committee is being formed, and volunteers are needed for leadership roles, daily sales, tagging and displaying merchandise.  With your help, it will be a great place to volunteer, have fun, and find a bargain!  The next meeting will be this Wednesday, June 15, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul, Clifty, church.  Please contact Henry Wischmeier at 812-343-1261 or Crista Burbrink at 812-216-1982 with any questions or if you would like to join this great organization.

 

LWML CONVENTION IN-GATHERINGS:  Several ladies from St. John’s will be attending the LWML convention in Bloomington, in June. There will three different in-gatherings, and we welcome any donations you would like to make.  A tote is in the front hall of the school.  Please place any donations there by Wednesday, June 22.

For the Indiana Orphan Grain Train:  gently used winter clothing for all people and sizes (tops, sweaters, pants, jackets, coats, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves) and blankets, quilts, all sizes.

For the Pregnancy Center of Southeast Indiana: Gerber Good Start powdered formula, baby wipes, diapers sizes 4-6, pull-ups all sizes

For Community Provisions of Jackson County, Inc. cereal, peanut butter, spaghetti & sauce, crackers, macaroni & cheese, sugar, tuna, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and hand soap.

 

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN:  Please return your baby bottles for Clarity of South Central Indiana by next Sunday, June 19.

 

PASTOR JAMES ROCKHILL and his family will be leaving for his congregations in Nebraska in July.  Monetary donations or gift cards are being received as we wish them God’s blessings in this calling.   Donations may be given to Bryan Schroer, Louis Voelker, Ben Peters, Paul Otte, or Becky in the church office by Sunday, June 26.

 

ENGRAVED BRICKS for the walk and/or Memory Garden may be ordered through Labor Day.  Cost is $100/brick.  Contact Ernie &    Donna Dettmer or Larry & Janice  Claycamp if interested in placing an   order.  Check with Becky in the office if you would like to see designs available that can be engraved on the bricks.

 

ADDITIONAL PEA GRAVEL is needed for our playground.  If you would like to help with this monetarily or by use of equipment for         hauling, please contact Bryan Schroer.

 

TRINITY DUES:  If you have not yet given your Trinity dues              ($16/communicant member), please do so as soon as possible.  A         special envelope is provided in your offering box.

 

ST. PAUL, CLIFTY, VBS:  All children, 3 years old through 6^th grade (completed) are invited to attend the VBS, Barnyard Roundup: Where Jesus Gathers Us Together, June 26 – 30 at the church at 6045 E. State St., Columbus.  A free dinner will be served each evening at 5:45 p.m., followed by the VBS program from 6:15-8:30 p.m. Persons may register by calling the St. Paul office at 812-376-6504 or by going online at dce@StPaulColumbus.org.

 

BIKE DRIVE:  The Girl Scouts of St. Paul, Clifty, are sponsoring a Bike Drive, which is a wonderful opportunity to donate your old, working, or almost working, bike and bike parts to Columbus Bicycle Co-op, a community organization that will return the bikes to the community through the Earn-A-Bike Program.  Call Crista Burbrink (812-216-1982) for bike/bike parts pick-up or deliver bikes and/or bike parts to the      Co-op at 1531 13^th St., Columbus, THIS AFTERNOON from             2:00-4:00 p.m.

 

GOLF SCRAMBLE:  The Trinity Lutheran High School annual Golf Scramble will be held Saturday, June 25, at Shadowood Golf Course in Seymour.  If interested in  playing, or if you have a foursome, please call 812-524-8547 to register.  Cost is $60/player ($50 for alumni and current students.) Registrations must be received by Wednesday,         June 22.

 

JOIN THE TRINITY FACULTY and staff on Thursday, June 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for ice cream dessert, music, games and fellowship on the west lawn and in the commons at Trinity and take the opportunity to wish God’s blessings to Principal Dan Sievert and his family before they depart for Nebraska.  A family-friendly event, the entire community is invited!

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL seeks a full-time resource teacher for the 2016-2017 school year.  Responsibilities include tutoring, coordinating classroom and testing accommodations, maintaining progress, monitoring records, developing intervention strategies alongside faculty, and communicating with parents and faculty on student progress.  Secondary education teacher license required in any field, with experience or background in special education preferred.  Please bring a cover letter and resume to the Trinity office, 7120 N. 875 E., Seymour, Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. or email Principal Ben Stellwagen at bstellwagen@trinitycougars.org.

 

LOOKING AHEAD:  The Church Council will meet on Wednesday, July 6, at 8:00 p.m. (after worship), and the Quarterly Voters’ Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 17, after the worship service.  Mark your calendars!