Faith Journeying
Faith Lutheran Church, Beeville, Texas
Faith Journeying Walking in Faith at FAITH
Pastor’s Report 1 Council Reports & Financials 2 Calendar 3 Volunteer List 4 Prayer List 5 FLCW 6 MOF/Vineyard/Emmaus 7 Birthday & Golden Agers 8 Youth News 9 In The News 10-12 Thamk yous 13 Upcoming Events 14 Chef’s Corner 15
Time does fly! As of this newsletter we are already into the second month of the year 2015. This month, the month of February, is known for being the month of love. It is most noted for the kind of love that we would call romantic love. Romanic love is a wonderful kind of love, but it is not the kind of love I want to talk about here in this article. I want to talk about the love that we see in the life and ministry of Jesus. This is the kind of love that Jesus gives us as two of the most important commandments, the two that sum up all the other laws and commandments. First there is the love for our God, then the love for our fellow person. Now I have some hard questions for you! Do we really think hard enough about what these two commandments mean, or do we just recite them and go on about our lives as usual? Do we really love God enough to put him first and at the complete center of our lives? I think most of us are good about doing that on Sunday morning, but when we leave church we go back to our lives in this world and put God on a shelf somewhere to collect dust until the following week. Then, when we are faced with all our weekly problems we want to be upset and even get mad at God for not helping us! We must love God and keep him front and center of our lives every minute of every day. He can never be second to anything! Then Jesus tells us to love our neighbor. Just what does that mean? First I think we need to really dig deep and question just who our neighbor is. I don’t think Jesus is talking just about that nice middle class family living next door to us. I think Jesus means everyone we come in contact with no matter who they are or what dirty laundry they carry with them. I think he would also include those folks in other parts of the world that need our love and help. You see, for us Christians there is more to this love thing than just romantic love or love for our own families!! The other kind of love Jesus talks about in his ministry is the best kind of love but also a very difficult love, because it takes a lot of work on our part. We will always fall short without the help of God. So I challenge you this month to think about love and all its meanings, and work on perfecting your love life in God’s Kingdom!! Blessings and peace, Pastor Gary
As a people, we are a community called to care, to share, and to feed all of God’s people.
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For January Total Yearly Budget for 2015
$155,005.00
Budget Items
1/1/15Thru 1/30/15
Budget needs each Month
$ 12,917.08
Total Offerings
5,618.37
Special Appeals
1,763.00
Total for Month
7,381.37
Budget needs each Month
$ 12,917.08
Total Offerings
5,618.37
Special Appeals
1,763.00
Total for Month
7,381.37
Deposits into Capital Improvement Fund
70.00
Mission Offerings (Utility and Medical Sunday School Offerings
13.40
Disaster Response World Hunger
Designated offerings
84.00 25.00
Weekly Offerings $ 2,980.87
Budget needs per week (Checks and envelopes only) Date Envelope Offering
Special Appeal
1/4/15
1,789.00
923.00
1/11/15
1,158.25
310.00
1/18/15
1,642.00
400.00
1/25/15
1,029.12
130.00
Capital Improvement
S.S. Offering
Attendance 45
70.00
5.00
51
8.40
63 56
Service Volunteers Duty/Date
FEB 1
FEB 8
Saturday Communion Helpers
Altar Guild
Rick and Joyce Linebrink Head Usher will be contacting their own helpers for each Sunday
Barbara Self
Carol Sachtleben Katherine Boemer
Amber & Walon Rouse
Lou Schulenburg Lou Schulenburg
Men in Mission
Rick Linebrink
Evening Circle
Joyce Linebrink
Golden Agers
Tammie Cushing
Doug & Sheri Bolland
Flowers are placed by Joe Linnstaedter in honor of our Church Anniversary and to the Glory God.
Kitchen Krew
Faith Circle
Carroll Lohse
Justin Hilliard
Casandra Matheson & Fred Schauer
Flowers
Refreshments
MAR 1
Thomas Cox, Casandra Matheson, Florine Winkler
Scott Taylor, Cindy Hilliard, Kathy Boemer
Readers Teller & Assistant
FEB 22
Joe Linnstaeder Ellene Valenta
Sunday Communion Helpers Ushers
FEB 15
Loretta Spires Rick Linebrink
Flo Winkler
Flowers
2015 SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
4
5
6
7
11
12
13
14
19
20
21
26
27
28
HEAD USHER: Rick & Joyce Linebrink
9:00 a.mWorship10:30 a.m. – Sunday school
1
2
6:30 p.m.-Men of Faith and Evening Circle
3
8
9
10
9:00 a.m.– Worship10:30 a.m. Sunday school
15
9:00 a.m.-Praise Worship 10:30 a.m.Sunday School
22
9:00 a.m.Worship-Church Anniversary
10:30 a.m.-Sunday School
11:30 a.m.PotLuck Celebration
9:00 a.m.– Quilting 5:00 pm— Faithfools Reunion Group-Parlor 6:00p.m.-Choir Practice
7:00
16
23
17
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.-Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
24
1:00 p.m.-Golden Agers
9:00 a.m.-Faith Circle Quilting – Cookies for Valentine Boxes 5:00 pm— Faithfools Reunion Group-Parlor 6:00 p.m.-Choir Practice
18
9:00 a.m.-Quilting 5:00 pm— Faithfools Reunion Group-Parlor
5:30 p.m.– Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.-Ash Wednesday Service
25
9:00 a.m.-Quilting 5:00 pm— Faithfools Reunion Group-Parlor
5:30 p.m.– Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.-Soup and Service
12:00 p.m.-Healing Service 7:00 p.m.-Emmaus Gathering @Karnes City UMC
12:00 p.m.--HFHI -Bee Co. Affiliate Bd. Mtg.—Here
5:30 p.m. Worship
5:30 p.m. Worship
5:30 p.m. Worship
5:30 p.m. Worship
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Our Deepest Sympathy Shut-in at home, in nursing homes and convalescent centers Willie Mae Vaughn Irma Koehler Gene Dobson Lois Estep Charlie Becker Those who are recovering from illnesses and surgeries Robert Gray Sue McAuley Allene Fisbeck Tommy Isenberg Norma McCurdy Lorene Berthold Rebecca Dixon Margery McCurdy Elmer Johnson Alan Ray Henry, Jr. Dale Cohrs C.D. Davis Hank Lucke Jackie Hudson Joanna Quiroz Peggy Steele Robert Dreese Butch Kopplin Ernest Boemer Rev. Sam Radomay Mary Joy Linda Cushing Buddy Kopplin Linda Renard Bobby Watson Louis Brandt Those with special requests Kenneth Galloway Taylor Sain Neda Amidon Pete Fogelle Chris Platero John W. & Nicki Goza Ronnie Moore Mary Lou Fulton Marine Daugh Annette Jecker Stephen Weinger Rick Linebrink Carol Brewer
Those with special requests Caitlin Carter Bob Smith Louis Doyle Johnny Young Jim Miller Debbie Martin Alex Kibler Heidid Brundrett-Armstrong Trish Henry Melissa Henry Alan Henry Marily Taylor (ours) Rev. Bill Hassel & Family Don Sachtleben Rosalin Braulick JoAnn Hadwin Barbara McGuill Lindsay McBurnett Marjorie Dement Michael Duraenson Skyllar Dunn David Dickens Carlos & Letty Riojas Lexi Schultz Paul Tijernia Mickie Kinney Eric Rodriguez Billie Teel Melissa Hanlon Louis LaRose JoAnn Cox Tamara & Doug Digsby Joe Ray Loya Eric Fairchild Susan Paoli C.D. Davis Johnny Walker Rev. Lynn Schudy-Ziese St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Janie Boemer Melanie Wolf Margie Dement Rachel Orchard JoBeth Phillippe
We extended our deepest sympathy to Marie Marburger, her daughter, Shirley Boening and the rest of their family on the death of her sister, and aunt, Fried Hartzendorf. May our loving father give comfort and consolation to all who mourn.
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Faith Lutheran Church Women
Evening Circle meets on the 1st Monday of each month. Next meeting will be February 2 at 6:30 pm. We will enjoy a meal provided Rick & Joyce Linebrink.
Faith Circle meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Next meeting will be February 11 at 9:00 am. Flo Winkler will be hosting our meeting this month.
VALENTINE BOXES We are in need of Cookies for Valentine boxes to send to unmarried College students and Military members, by Wednesday, February 11th. If you have the time come on up and help pack them around 9:00 a.m. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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The Vineyard The Vineyard is also always in need of our soup and crackers. Thanks for your help and thoughtfulness. Please continue to donate. We really do need the support of our members to keep the Vineyard going and to keep this ministry vibrant. John McCurdy takes the donations to the VINEYARD.
Emmaus Walk Information
Emmaus Gatherings are for people who have been on a walk and those who want to learn more about Emmaus. These gather ings begin with The Boar d meeting at 6:00 pm., supper at 7:00 pm and the worship service at 8:00 pm. Upcoming gatherings will be:
February 19 March 19 April 16
Karnes City UMC Beeville New Life Church Beeville Faith Lutheran Church
The Women’s Reunion Group (Faithfools) meets each Wednesday at 5:00 p.m..
Men of Faith (How to be MOFfed)
We will gather together on February 2 for our dinner to which we invite the Evening Circle. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and is followed by separate Bible Studies. We will enjoy a meal provided by Rick and Joyce Linebrink. All men of the church are welcome to join us for Men of Faith (the MOFia).
Sunday Morning Refreshments
Remember your month starts the Sunday after the Men of Faith meeting. Thank you, Rick Linebrink for providing the doughnuts this month.
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Golden AGer’s a Seniors Ministry of our Church
Janie Boemer
1
Grace Stewart
2
Justin Hilliard
3
Bobby Rippstein
3
Thomas Cox
7
Laine Luthringer
11
Braydon Becker
12
Karen Cavallin
13
Gabbi Conklin
17
Marilyn Bean
22
Claire Duge
23
Deb Rayburn
23
February 24, at 1:00 p.m. Join us for games and a great
meal!
Saturday Worship
at 5:30 pm (In the Fellowship Hall)
Sunday Worship at 9:00 am
Sunday School at 10:30 am
Please contact the office with your birthday or correction.
HEALING SERVICE We will be having a healing service every third Thursday of the month at 12:00 pm.
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January
$13.40
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MINUTES FOR FLC CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL JANUARY 13, 2015 The FLC Congregational Council met on January 13, 2015 at 7 pm with a quorum present. The members attending were Ellene Valenta, Falba Roberts, Bobby Rippstein, Deb Rayburn, Fred Schauer, Carroll Lohse, Neill Lutheringer, Ed Herolt, and Thomas Cox. Flo Winkler was absent. Pastor Gary Conklin and Cindy Hilliard were, also, there.
Ellene called the meeting to order and called on Pastor Gary to open with prayer.
The minutes were read and approved as written. Cindy Hilliard gave the treasurer’s report for the end of 2014 and answered all questions from the group. The report was approved.
DISCUSSSION OF PROPOSED BUDGET Then, Cindy went over the proposed budget which Pastor Gary, Flo Winkler, Ellene, and Cindy worked on in November. She pointed out the cuts we had to make to bring the budget in line with our donations. We decided to make our weekend bulletin one page instead of 12 pages. This will save ink, time, and paper. The newsletter will be sent through our website. Those wanting a paper copy will have to sign up for one. Kitchen plastic plates, cups, and glasses will be bought from Walmart or Sam’s as needed by committees running the kitchen for different events. If the committee does not want to get the items, they will use the dishwasher to take care of the dirty dishes. We will use a Sam’s Credit Card for the church. Oil for the perpetual lamp was expensive, so Bobby will check on electric light for the lamp. The lamp would be on only during service time instead of all week long.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED BUDGET Carroll moved, Ed seconded, and the board passed the approval of the Proposed Budget for 2015. The proposed budget will be presented for approval at the semi-annual meeting of the congregation on January 25, 2015.
SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT Ellene reported an average attendance of 18 and a total collection of $37.80 for Sunday School.
PASTOR’S REPORT Pastor Gary reported two funerals: Carol Scotten and Louis Brandt. He made many hospiCont’d on Pg 11
Cont’d from Pg 10 Page 11
APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL COMMITTEES;
Ellene appointed Carroll Lohse to Mutual Ministries, Falba Roberts to replace John McCurdy on the Service Committeee, and Bobby Rippstein to replace Rick Linebrink on the Church Property Committee. Ellene will take Rick Linebrink’s place as the go-between for Joe Linnsteadter and the congregation for custodial duties.
HENRY CONKLIN MEMORIAL FUND Pastor Gary told us that his family will donate $1000 from the Henry Conklin Memorial Fund to buy a nice bowl for the baptismal fount and $8000 to improve the power point system and to make spaces, at the ends of some benches, available for wheel chair members. If this money is not used for the projects mentioned, it can be used for other purposes in the church.
DEEP SINK FOR KITCHEN Ed reported on finding a deep sink for the kitchen to be used to wash big pots. The cost would be close $500. We tabled the purchase until we are sure we have enough money for the project. We will discuss this again in February,
NEW BUSINESS We elected the following as officers of the council: President-----------Ellene Valenta Vice-President-----Thomas Cox Secretary------------Flo Winkler At 9 pm, Ed moved to adjourn, Neill seconded it, and the council approved. Notes of the meeting were recorded by Deb Rayburn and written by Ellene Valenta.
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LOCKED DOORS VS UNLOCKED At the congregational meeting on January 25th, we discussed the problem some people were having of getting into the church to do jobs that needed to be done on Saturdays. Since the church was locked when altar quild ladies came and flowers were delivered, we decided that on Saturdays the doors would stay unlocked all day. If you leave the building on that day, do not lock the doors. The general rule on the locked doors is this. If you unlock the door, when you leave you lock it. If the door is unlocked, leave it open. Ellene Valenta
New Flower Chart The new Flower Chart for 2015 is up in the hallway. Now is a good time for you to put in your favorite time for flowers. You have the whole year to choose from. February is open except for Sunday the 22nd. There are several dates open in March as well including the 1st, 8th, and 29th.
Help Replenish Kitchen Supplies The kitchen is in dire need of Regular and Decaf Coffee. It also needs some coffee creamer and Splenda. Thanks for your help!
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Join Us! The quilting group is losing members and are in need of more help. If you have some time on Wednesday’s, even if it’s just and hour or two, come on up for a while. If you don’t quilt and would like to learn they will show you how. There are also lots of squares to cut out. There is always something that can be done. Join the group. They always have so much fun!
Beeville Garden Club Table Show The show is February 12th & 13th beginning at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It will be held in Beeville First National Bank’s Community Room. The theme is “A Moment in Time”. They will have a country store with sweets and gifts for your Valentine. They will have door prizes, demonstrations, and refreshments. Everyone is invited. Sounds like a lot of fun!
Congratulations To Matt and Jennifer on your new bundle of Joy dudley “duke” elo lohse Born: 12/22/2014 @ 12:39 p.m. 7Lbs 9 oz, 19 1/2 inches
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN FEBRUARY Cookies For Valentines For College/Military Members February 11, 9:00 a.m. *Casandra Matheson, Ellene Valenta, Flo Winkler, Kathy Duge Men of Faith Sponsored Shrove Pancake Supper February 17th @ 5:30 p.m. Joe Linnstaedter, Men’s Group Lenten Services Begin Ash Wednesday, February 18th, 6:30 p.m. (Service) Wednesday, February 25th, 6:30 p.m. (Soup and Service) Anniversary Day and Potluck Lunch February 22, 11:30 p.m. *Falba Joe Roberts, Joe A Linnstaedter
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CHEF’S CORNER
Ingredients
Shrimp Scampi
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta 1/2 cup butter 4 cloves minced garlic 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup dry white wine 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Directions *
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in pasta and return pot to boil. Cook until al dente. Drain well. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in wine and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly. Mix shrimp with drained pasta in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.
Faith Lutheran Church Council
Position Congregational President & Mutual Ministry
Name Ellene Valenta
Flo Winkler
Congregational Secretary Worship
Thomas Cox
Congregational Vice-President
Service
Every Service Saturday Worship @ 5:30 pm Sunday Worship @ 9:00 am Sunday School (for all ages) @ 10:30 am
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.faithbeeville.com Phone: 361-358-1018
Faith Lutheran Church 1500 E. FM 351 Beeville, TX 78102 Falba Jo Roberts
Christian Education
Technology
Casandra Matheson
Neill Luthringer
Treasurer
Cindy Hilliard
Church Property
Ed Herolt Neill Luthringer Fred Schauer Bobby Rippstein
Thomas Cox
Witness
Cindy Hilliard
Finance
Gary Conklin
Pastor
Fred Schauer Carroll Lohse
Mutual Ministry
Deb Rayburn
Stewardship
Faith Journeying Walking in Faith at FAITH
Pastor’s Report 1 Council Reports & Financials 2 Calendar 3 Volunteer List 4 Prayer List 5 FLCW 6 MOF/Vineyard/Emmaus 7 Birthday & Golden Agers 8 Youth News 9 In The News 10-12 Thamk yous 13 Upcoming Events 14 Chef’s Corner 15
Time does fly! As of this newsletter we are already into the second month of the year 2015. This month, the month of February, is known for being the month of love. It is most noted for the kind of love that we would call romantic love. Romanic love is a wonderful kind of love, but it is not the kind of love I want to talk about here in this article. I want to talk about the love that we see in the life and ministry of Jesus. This is the kind of love that Jesus gives us as two of the most important commandments, the two that sum up all the other laws and commandments. First there is the love for our God, then the love for our fellow person. Now I have some hard questions for you! Do we really think hard enough about what these two commandments mean, or do we just recite them and go on about our lives as usual? Do we really love God enough to put him first and at the complete center of our lives? I think most of us are good about doing that on Sunday morning, but when we leave church we go back to our lives in this world and put God on a shelf somewhere to collect dust until the following week. Then, when we are faced with all our weekly problems we want to be upset and even get mad at God for not helping us! We must love God and keep him front and center of our lives every minute of every day. He can never be second to anything! Then Jesus tells us to love our neighbor. Just what does that mean? First I think we need to really dig deep and question just who our neighbor is. I don’t think Jesus is talking just about that nice middle class family living next door to us. I think Jesus means everyone we come in contact with no matter who they are or what dirty laundry they carry with them. I think he would also include those folks in other parts of the world that need our love and help. You see, for us Christians there is more to this love thing than just romantic love or love for our own families!! The other kind of love Jesus talks about in his ministry is the best kind of love but also a very difficult love, because it takes a lot of work on our part. We will always fall short without the help of God. So I challenge you this month to think about love and all its meanings, and work on perfecting your love life in God’s Kingdom!! Blessings and peace, Pastor Gary
As a people, we are a community called to care, to share, and to feed all of God’s people.
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For January Total Yearly Budget for 2015
$155,005.00
Budget Items
1/1/15Thru 1/30/15
Budget needs each Month
$ 12,917.08
Total Offerings
5,618.37
Special Appeals
1,763.00
Total for Month
7,381.37
Budget needs each Month
$ 12,917.08
Total Offerings
5,618.37
Special Appeals
1,763.00
Total for Month
7,381.37
Deposits into Capital Improvement Fund
70.00
Mission Offerings (Utility and Medical Sunday School Offerings
13.40
Disaster Response World Hunger
Designated offerings
84.00 25.00
Weekly Offerings $ 2,980.87
Budget needs per week (Checks and envelopes only) Date Envelope Offering
Special Appeal
1/4/15
1,789.00
923.00
1/11/15
1,158.25
310.00
1/18/15
1,642.00
400.00
1/25/15
1,029.12
130.00
Capital Improvement
S.S. Offering
Attendance 45
70.00
5.00
51
8.40
63 56
Service Volunteers Duty/Date
FEB 1
FEB 8
Saturday Communion Helpers
Altar Guild
Rick and Joyce Linebrink Head Usher will be contacting their own helpers for each Sunday
Barbara Self
Carol Sachtleben Katherine Boemer
Amber & Walon Rouse
Lou Schulenburg Lou Schulenburg
Men in Mission
Rick Linebrink
Evening Circle
Joyce Linebrink
Golden Agers
Tammie Cushing
Doug & Sheri Bolland
Flowers are placed by Joe Linnstaedter in honor of our Church Anniversary and to the Glory God.
Kitchen Krew
Faith Circle
Carroll Lohse
Justin Hilliard
Casandra Matheson & Fred Schauer
Flowers
Refreshments
MAR 1
Thomas Cox, Casandra Matheson, Florine Winkler
Scott Taylor, Cindy Hilliard, Kathy Boemer
Readers Teller & Assistant
FEB 22
Joe Linnstaeder Ellene Valenta
Sunday Communion Helpers Ushers
FEB 15
Loretta Spires Rick Linebrink
Flo Winkler
Flowers
2015 SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
4
5
6
7
11
12
13
14
19
20
21
26
27
28
HEAD USHER: Rick & Joyce Linebrink
9:00 a.mWorship10:30 a.m. – Sunday school
1
2
6:30 p.m.-Men of Faith and Evening Circle
3
8
9
10
9:00 a.m.– Worship10:30 a.m. Sunday school
15
9:00 a.m.-Praise Worship 10:30 a.m.Sunday School
22
9:00 a.m.Worship-Church Anniversary
10:30 a.m.-Sunday School
11:30 a.m.PotLuck Celebration
9:00 a.m.– Quilting 5:00 pm— Faithfools Reunion Group-Parlor 6:00p.m.-Choir Practice
7:00
16
23
17
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.-Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
24
1:00 p.m.-Golden Agers
9:00 a.m.-Faith Circle Quilting – Cookies for Valentine Boxes 5:00 pm— Faithfools Reunion Group-Parlor 6:00 p.m.-Choir Practice
18
9:00 a.m.-Quilting 5:00 pm— Faithfools Reunion Group-Parlor
5:30 p.m.– Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.-Ash Wednesday Service
25
9:00 a.m.-Quilting 5:00 pm— Faithfools Reunion Group-Parlor
5:30 p.m.– Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.-Soup and Service
12:00 p.m.-Healing Service 7:00 p.m.-Emmaus Gathering @Karnes City UMC
12:00 p.m.--HFHI -Bee Co. Affiliate Bd. Mtg.—Here
5:30 p.m. Worship
5:30 p.m. Worship
5:30 p.m. Worship
5:30 p.m. Worship
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Our Deepest Sympathy Shut-in at home, in nursing homes and convalescent centers Willie Mae Vaughn Irma Koehler Gene Dobson Lois Estep Charlie Becker Those who are recovering from illnesses and surgeries Robert Gray Sue McAuley Allene Fisbeck Tommy Isenberg Norma McCurdy Lorene Berthold Rebecca Dixon Margery McCurdy Elmer Johnson Alan Ray Henry, Jr. Dale Cohrs C.D. Davis Hank Lucke Jackie Hudson Joanna Quiroz Peggy Steele Robert Dreese Butch Kopplin Ernest Boemer Rev. Sam Radomay Mary Joy Linda Cushing Buddy Kopplin Linda Renard Bobby Watson Louis Brandt Those with special requests Kenneth Galloway Taylor Sain Neda Amidon Pete Fogelle Chris Platero John W. & Nicki Goza Ronnie Moore Mary Lou Fulton Marine Daugh Annette Jecker Stephen Weinger Rick Linebrink Carol Brewer
Those with special requests Caitlin Carter Bob Smith Louis Doyle Johnny Young Jim Miller Debbie Martin Alex Kibler Heidid Brundrett-Armstrong Trish Henry Melissa Henry Alan Henry Marily Taylor (ours) Rev. Bill Hassel & Family Don Sachtleben Rosalin Braulick JoAnn Hadwin Barbara McGuill Lindsay McBurnett Marjorie Dement Michael Duraenson Skyllar Dunn David Dickens Carlos & Letty Riojas Lexi Schultz Paul Tijernia Mickie Kinney Eric Rodriguez Billie Teel Melissa Hanlon Louis LaRose JoAnn Cox Tamara & Doug Digsby Joe Ray Loya Eric Fairchild Susan Paoli C.D. Davis Johnny Walker Rev. Lynn Schudy-Ziese St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Janie Boemer Melanie Wolf Margie Dement Rachel Orchard JoBeth Phillippe
We extended our deepest sympathy to Marie Marburger, her daughter, Shirley Boening and the rest of their family on the death of her sister, and aunt, Fried Hartzendorf. May our loving father give comfort and consolation to all who mourn.
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Faith Lutheran Church Women
Evening Circle meets on the 1st Monday of each month. Next meeting will be February 2 at 6:30 pm. We will enjoy a meal provided Rick & Joyce Linebrink.
Faith Circle meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Next meeting will be February 11 at 9:00 am. Flo Winkler will be hosting our meeting this month.
VALENTINE BOXES We are in need of Cookies for Valentine boxes to send to unmarried College students and Military members, by Wednesday, February 11th. If you have the time come on up and help pack them around 9:00 a.m. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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The Vineyard The Vineyard is also always in need of our soup and crackers. Thanks for your help and thoughtfulness. Please continue to donate. We really do need the support of our members to keep the Vineyard going and to keep this ministry vibrant. John McCurdy takes the donations to the VINEYARD.
Emmaus Walk Information
Emmaus Gatherings are for people who have been on a walk and those who want to learn more about Emmaus. These gather ings begin with The Boar d meeting at 6:00 pm., supper at 7:00 pm and the worship service at 8:00 pm. Upcoming gatherings will be:
February 19 March 19 April 16
Karnes City UMC Beeville New Life Church Beeville Faith Lutheran Church
The Women’s Reunion Group (Faithfools) meets each Wednesday at 5:00 p.m..
Men of Faith (How to be MOFfed)
We will gather together on February 2 for our dinner to which we invite the Evening Circle. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and is followed by separate Bible Studies. We will enjoy a meal provided by Rick and Joyce Linebrink. All men of the church are welcome to join us for Men of Faith (the MOFia).
Sunday Morning Refreshments
Remember your month starts the Sunday after the Men of Faith meeting. Thank you, Rick Linebrink for providing the doughnuts this month.
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Golden AGer’s a Seniors Ministry of our Church
Janie Boemer
1
Grace Stewart
2
Justin Hilliard
3
Bobby Rippstein
3
Thomas Cox
7
Laine Luthringer
11
Braydon Becker
12
Karen Cavallin
13
Gabbi Conklin
17
Marilyn Bean
22
Claire Duge
23
Deb Rayburn
23
February 24, at 1:00 p.m. Join us for games and a great
meal!
Saturday Worship
at 5:30 pm (In the Fellowship Hall)
Sunday Worship at 9:00 am
Sunday School at 10:30 am
Please contact the office with your birthday or correction.
HEALING SERVICE We will be having a healing service every third Thursday of the month at 12:00 pm.
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January
$13.40
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MINUTES FOR FLC CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL JANUARY 13, 2015 The FLC Congregational Council met on January 13, 2015 at 7 pm with a quorum present. The members attending were Ellene Valenta, Falba Roberts, Bobby Rippstein, Deb Rayburn, Fred Schauer, Carroll Lohse, Neill Lutheringer, Ed Herolt, and Thomas Cox. Flo Winkler was absent. Pastor Gary Conklin and Cindy Hilliard were, also, there.
Ellene called the meeting to order and called on Pastor Gary to open with prayer.
The minutes were read and approved as written. Cindy Hilliard gave the treasurer’s report for the end of 2014 and answered all questions from the group. The report was approved.
DISCUSSSION OF PROPOSED BUDGET Then, Cindy went over the proposed budget which Pastor Gary, Flo Winkler, Ellene, and Cindy worked on in November. She pointed out the cuts we had to make to bring the budget in line with our donations. We decided to make our weekend bulletin one page instead of 12 pages. This will save ink, time, and paper. The newsletter will be sent through our website. Those wanting a paper copy will have to sign up for one. Kitchen plastic plates, cups, and glasses will be bought from Walmart or Sam’s as needed by committees running the kitchen for different events. If the committee does not want to get the items, they will use the dishwasher to take care of the dirty dishes. We will use a Sam’s Credit Card for the church. Oil for the perpetual lamp was expensive, so Bobby will check on electric light for the lamp. The lamp would be on only during service time instead of all week long.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED BUDGET Carroll moved, Ed seconded, and the board passed the approval of the Proposed Budget for 2015. The proposed budget will be presented for approval at the semi-annual meeting of the congregation on January 25, 2015.
SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT Ellene reported an average attendance of 18 and a total collection of $37.80 for Sunday School.
PASTOR’S REPORT Pastor Gary reported two funerals: Carol Scotten and Louis Brandt. He made many hospiCont’d on Pg 11
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APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL COMMITTEES;
Ellene appointed Carroll Lohse to Mutual Ministries, Falba Roberts to replace John McCurdy on the Service Committeee, and Bobby Rippstein to replace Rick Linebrink on the Church Property Committee. Ellene will take Rick Linebrink’s place as the go-between for Joe Linnsteadter and the congregation for custodial duties.
HENRY CONKLIN MEMORIAL FUND Pastor Gary told us that his family will donate $1000 from the Henry Conklin Memorial Fund to buy a nice bowl for the baptismal fount and $8000 to improve the power point system and to make spaces, at the ends of some benches, available for wheel chair members. If this money is not used for the projects mentioned, it can be used for other purposes in the church.
DEEP SINK FOR KITCHEN Ed reported on finding a deep sink for the kitchen to be used to wash big pots. The cost would be close $500. We tabled the purchase until we are sure we have enough money for the project. We will discuss this again in February,
NEW BUSINESS We elected the following as officers of the council: President-----------Ellene Valenta Vice-President-----Thomas Cox Secretary------------Flo Winkler At 9 pm, Ed moved to adjourn, Neill seconded it, and the council approved. Notes of the meeting were recorded by Deb Rayburn and written by Ellene Valenta.
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LOCKED DOORS VS UNLOCKED At the congregational meeting on January 25th, we discussed the problem some people were having of getting into the church to do jobs that needed to be done on Saturdays. Since the church was locked when altar quild ladies came and flowers were delivered, we decided that on Saturdays the doors would stay unlocked all day. If you leave the building on that day, do not lock the doors. The general rule on the locked doors is this. If you unlock the door, when you leave you lock it. If the door is unlocked, leave it open. Ellene Valenta
New Flower Chart The new Flower Chart for 2015 is up in the hallway. Now is a good time for you to put in your favorite time for flowers. You have the whole year to choose from. February is open except for Sunday the 22nd. There are several dates open in March as well including the 1st, 8th, and 29th.
Help Replenish Kitchen Supplies The kitchen is in dire need of Regular and Decaf Coffee. It also needs some coffee creamer and Splenda. Thanks for your help!
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Join Us! The quilting group is losing members and are in need of more help. If you have some time on Wednesday’s, even if it’s just and hour or two, come on up for a while. If you don’t quilt and would like to learn they will show you how. There are also lots of squares to cut out. There is always something that can be done. Join the group. They always have so much fun!
Beeville Garden Club Table Show The show is February 12th & 13th beginning at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It will be held in Beeville First National Bank’s Community Room. The theme is “A Moment in Time”. They will have a country store with sweets and gifts for your Valentine. They will have door prizes, demonstrations, and refreshments. Everyone is invited. Sounds like a lot of fun!
Congratulations To Matt and Jennifer on your new bundle of Joy dudley “duke” elo lohse Born: 12/22/2014 @ 12:39 p.m. 7Lbs 9 oz, 19 1/2 inches
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN FEBRUARY Cookies For Valentines For College/Military Members February 11, 9:00 a.m. *Casandra Matheson, Ellene Valenta, Flo Winkler, Kathy Duge Men of Faith Sponsored Shrove Pancake Supper February 17th @ 5:30 p.m. Joe Linnstaedter, Men’s Group Lenten Services Begin Ash Wednesday, February 18th, 6:30 p.m. (Service) Wednesday, February 25th, 6:30 p.m. (Soup and Service) Anniversary Day and Potluck Lunch February 22, 11:30 p.m. *Falba Joe Roberts, Joe A Linnstaedter
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CHEF’S CORNER
Ingredients
Shrimp Scampi
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta 1/2 cup butter 4 cloves minced garlic 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup dry white wine 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Directions *
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in pasta and return pot to boil. Cook until al dente. Drain well. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in wine and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly. Mix shrimp with drained pasta in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.
Faith Lutheran Church Council
Position Congregational President & Mutual Ministry
Name Ellene Valenta
Flo Winkler
Congregational Secretary Worship
Thomas Cox
Congregational Vice-President
Service
Every Service Saturday Worship @ 5:30 pm Sunday Worship @ 9:00 am Sunday School (for all ages) @ 10:30 am
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.faithbeeville.com Phone: 361-358-1018
Faith Lutheran Church 1500 E. FM 351 Beeville, TX 78102 Falba Jo Roberts
Christian Education
Technology
Casandra Matheson
Neill Luthringer
Treasurer
Cindy Hilliard
Church Property
Ed Herolt Neill Luthringer Fred Schauer Bobby Rippstein
Thomas Cox
Witness
Cindy Hilliard
Finance
Gary Conklin
Pastor
Fred Schauer Carroll Lohse
Mutual Ministry
Deb Rayburn
Stewardship
