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Friends:

Pastor Joe Freeman

 

Pastor Joe Freeman, 77, of Carmel, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Story Cottage at Carey Grove in Carmel. He was born on November 12, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio.

 

I have always considered him "my " Pastor. I ran into him at a Tuchman Cleaners parking lot around 1994-5, in Fishers!!

 

Pr Joe was Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, when they were located on Allisonville Rd.

 

Joe was an encourager, urging me to consider Seminary. Then CTS stood with me in the calling to go to Seminary by paying books and part of tuition. I could not have done Seminary without their financial support.

 

I was supported in every way and that was Pr Joe. He was enthusiastic about life, Jesus, family and church! He has two adult daughters who have his grandchildren.

 

Please keep the Freeman family in your prayers. 

Thank you, 
Pastor Doug 

 

TOP THE THINGS TO KNOW FOR THIS LAST WEEK OF JULY:

 

  • Please continue to pray for your Church Council as it meets Thursday evening for our next meeting. 

Additionally, there is a Joint Council fellowship meeting here

Saturday at 10am.

 

  • Clothing Closet needs help going thru donations. Stop over Wednesday

afternoons or call Pat Tumey to help: 317 243 0651.

 

  • A Message from Speedway Animal Rescue

 

EMERGENCY FOSTERS NEEDED

 

www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/foster-application

 

Fostering truly saves lives — and we need our community to step up. If you’ve ever considered opening your home, now is the time.

 

The situation is dire. There are currently 8 animals at the Speedway Street Department and only 5 kennels. 1 dog is scheduled to get picked up today, but we never consider it a done deal until the animal leaves. Any animals left at the street department on Thursday, July 31, will be transferred to Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS).

 

As a foster, you are NOT on your own.

  • Speedway Animal Rescue provides all supplies and veterinary care.
  • You’ll have the chance to meet your potential foster animal before committing.
  • All you provide is a safe, loving home until the pet is adopted.

 

Apply to foster today:

www.speedwayanimalrescue.org/foster-application