The Sixth Sunday of Pentecost

June 22, 2008 

 

 

HERITAGE LUTHERAN CHURCH

308 Washington St

Valparaiso IN

 464-2810 

Rev. Joe Ostafinski, Pastor 

Good morning and welcome!  As we gather this morning we worship the living God who will again provide the daily bread for which we pray.  We worship the living God who has provided our Savior Jesus Christ.  We worship the living God who has called and equipped His church to proclaim His word to all people.  As we go forth in mission, our living God reminds us it is always in His power and under His faithful care.  All praise to our living God!                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

In Our Prayers:  our Shut-ins, Ruth Dommer, Bill Carlson                                                                                                     

The flowers are placed on the altar today in loving memory of my mom, Wilmetta Hiatt.  Kathy Pessmeg                                                               

 

Let us rejoice as we have the opportunity today to witness God bestowing His grace upon Kaily and James Van Wienen in the sacrament of Holy Baptism.  Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered to God on their behalf and on behalf of their parents, Doug and Mary.

 

Join us for our new Midweek Worship Service Wednesday at 7 p.m.  Here’s a worship opportunity for those who will be gone on weekends, or have difficulty attending our 9 AM Sunday service.  We are also using this as an outreach tool as members of our community have enjoyed our Wednesday evening Lent and Advent services. 

Vacation Bible School is coming!  Monday 7/28 to Friday 8/1, 9 am to 11 am each day.  Theme this year – “I’m Chosen!  (Now What??) Registration forms and volunteer sign up sheets are in the parish hall.

Need Scrip?  See Beth in the church office Tuesday thru Friday, 9 AM - Noon to “purchase” SCRIP.  When you buy Scrip from Heritage and use the SCRIP at Wiseway, Town & Country or Karen’s salon a percentage of your purchase comes back directly to Heritage. 

On July 24-27 the Indiana District Lutheran Laymen’s League will host the International Convention in Lexington, KY. If you are interested in attending please see Pastor for more information. 

St. Paul Lutheran Church 37^th Annual Blueberry Social – July 9, 2008 from 4 – 7 PM 507 Rose St., Kouts, In.  Come for ham, turkey and sloppy joe sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, fruit cup, fresh blueberries, fresh blueberry desserts and blueberry milkshakes.  Also fresh blueberries & baked goods for sale and a silent auction. 

Attention Outreach Committee:  Our next meeting is Wednesday, June 25 after the evening worship service (8PM). Then we will meet again Wednesday, July 9 after the service (8PM).  Please be sure to attend to finalize the block party needs. 

 Jr. High Students- Join us for mini golf and pizza TODAY at Zao Island at Noon. Cost is $5. Hope to see you there! 

High School Youth News: Next Sunday we will meet for our first Summer Sunday School at the South Bend Chocolate Cafe at 10:45. Also, mark your calendars for July 7-8, We'll be taking a trip to Great America. Keep watching for more details! 

Mark your calendar – our next regular Voters meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, at 10:30 AM.                                                                   

Next Sunday, June 29, A special door offering will be gathered after the worship service to benefit the many people in our state who are struggling in the wake of recent flooding.  Our Indiana District office is coordinating this effort.