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 10-11 Upcoming Events 12-14 Chef’s Corner 15
Time marches on! Speaking of March, here it is already upon us, and like the first two months it will fly by quickly. With March we begin to see spring breaking out all around us. During spring we see new growth and new life from nature. The world begins to wake up and become alive again. Many new and wonderful changes take place all around. Funny how we love these new changes and even get very excited about them. It would be wonderful if we could be as excited about other changes in our life. One place we have a hard time changing is in our Church family. Dear Faith Family we too are starting the spring of our church. We need to wake up from our long sleep of doing things the same old way and to spring into the future of great change that will help us to continue to be a very healthy vital part of the Beeville community! We should be happy about these changes just as we are happy when spring rolls around every year. Staying the same as we always have been is no longer an option if we want to remain the vital, wonderful, and loving congregation we have always been in Beeville Texas. A good question to ask ourselves is; would Beeville miss Faith Lutheran if we closed down tomorrow? I think the answer is yes, what do you think? So during this Lenten season, I would ask that each member look deep inside themselves to see what you can do to be part of the new spring time here at Faith! We need your help in exploring the mission for our church in the future. Please join us on this wonderful spring trip! More to come later!!! Love 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 FEBRUARY Total Yearly Budget for 2015 Budget Items
$155,005.00
Budget needs each Month
$ 12,917.08
Total Offerings
6,036.50
Special Appeals
1,826.00
Total for Month
7,862.50
Deposits into Capital Improvement Fund and BBQ Mission Offerings (Utility and Medical Assistance thru Vineyard) Sunday School Offerings
1/1/15Thru 1/30/15
50.00
47.26
Disaster Response World Hunger
Designated offerings
7.00 143.00
Initial Offering Pancake Supper.(Youth
Fd. Raiser)
Budget needs per week (Checks and envelopes only)
Date
$ 2,980.87-
Special Appeal
2/1/15
Envelope Offering 1548.00
2/8/15
1428.00
285.00
2/15/15
1547.50
130.00
2/18/15
Ash Wed
2/22/15
1,266.00
130.00
2/17/15
143.00
Pancake Supper
251.00
Weekly Offerings
Capital Improvement
1030.00 50.00
S.S. Offering
Attendance
8.50
64
13.26
82
16.50
61
251.00
40 9.00 Youth Fd. Raiser
57
Service Volunteers Duty/Date
MAR 1
MAR 8
MAR 15
MAR 22
Saturday Communion Helpers
Joe Linnstaeder Ellene Valenta
Sunday Communion Helpers
Thomas Cox, Casandra Matheson, Florine Winkler
Carroll Lohse Head Usher will be contacting their own helpers for each Sunday
Ushers
Altar Guild
Tammie Cushing
Readers
Justin Hilliard
Teller & Assistant
Doug & Sheri Bolland
Flowers
Flowers are placed by Pastor Gary, Gracie, and Gabby in honor of Eugenio Maiguel Conklin’s 16th Birthday!
Kitchen Krew Refreshments
Rick Linebrink Pastor Don
Evening Circle
Marilyn Taylor
Golden Agers
Doris Galloway & Carroll Lohse Flowers are placed by Dollie and Ed Herolt, and Brian Cushings in honor of Tammie Cushing’s Birthday
Flowers are placed by the Butlers in honor of Braxton’s Birthday.
Loretta Spires
Men in Mission
Faith Circle
MAR 29
Gene Conklin
Doris Galloway
Flowers
2015 SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
3
4
5
6
7
11
12
13
14
HEAD USHER: Carroll Lohse
1
2
9:00 a.mWorship10:30 a.m. – Sunday school
6:30 p.m.-Men of Faith and Evening Circle
12:00 p.m.-Lenten Soup & Service @ St. Philips
8
9
10
9:00 a.m.– Worship
12:00 p.m.Lenten Soup & Service @ St. Philips
10:30 a.m. Sunday school Daylight Savings Begins
15
9:00 a.m.-Praise Worship10:30 a.m.Sunday School
22
9:00 a.m.Worship- Sunday
7:00
16
23
10:30 a.m.-Sunday School 5:00 p.m.-Fish Fry
29
9:00 a.m.Worship-Palm Sunday 10:30 a.m.Sunday School
30
Holy Week Begins
17
9:00 a.m.– Quilting 5:00 pm— Faithfools Reunion Group-Parlor 5:30p.m.-Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.-Soup & Service
9:00 a.m.-Faith Circle Quilting – 5:00 pm— Faithfools Reunion Group-Parlor 5:30 p.m.-Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.-Soup & Service
18
12:00 p.m.-Lenten Soup & Service @ St. Philips
9:00 a.m.-Quilting 5:00 pm— Faithfools Reunion Group-Parlor
24
25
12:00 p.m.-Lenten Soup & Service @ St. Philips 1:00 p.m.-Golden Agers
31
5:30 p.m.– Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.-Soup & Service
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.World Day of Prayer-First Baptist
5:30 p.m. Worship
5:30 p.m. Worship 8:30 a.m.Registration 9:00 a.m.Gulf Coast WELCA conference
19
20
21
26
27
28
12:00 p.m.-Healing Service 7:00 p.m.-Emmaus Gathering @ Beeville@ New Life Baptist Church
12:00 p.m.--HFHI -Bee Co. Affiliate Bd. Mtg.—Here
5:30 p.m. Worship
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.Premier Jewelry Design Show 5:30 p.m. Worship
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Shut-in at home, in nursing homes and convalescent centers Willie Mae Vaughn Irma Koehler Gene Dobson Lois Estep Those who are recovering from illnesses and surgeries Kathy Duge 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 Linda Cushing Buddy Kopplin Linda Renard Bobby Watson Those with special requests Hank Lucke Deborah Wilson Linda Sims Jim and Beverly Stevenson Kenneth Galloway Neda Amidon Pete Fogelle Chris Platero John W. & Nicki Goza Ronnie Moore Marine Daugh Annette Jecker Stephen Weinger Rick Linebrink
Those with special requests Caitlin Carter Bob Smith Louis Doyle Johnny Young Jim Miller Alex Kibler Heidid Brundrett-Armstrong Trish Henry Melissa Henry Alan Henry Marily Taylor (ours) Rev. Bill Hassel & Family Don Sachtleben Rosalin Braulick 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 Melanie Wolf Mary Dement JoBeth Phillippe Harley Fetterman
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Charlie Becker. Charlie Becker died February 14th. The funeral was February 17 from Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Gary Conklin officiating. May our loving Father give comfort and consolation to all who mourn.
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Faith Lutheran Church Women
Evening Circle
Faith Circle meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Next meeting will be March 11 at 9:00 am. Doris Galloway will be hosting our meeting this month.
meets on the 1st Monday of each month. Next meeting will be March 2 at 6:30 pm. We will enjoy a meal provided Pastor Don & Marilyn.
HEALTH KITS This is the time of the year that we collect the Health Kits for "Lutheran World Relief". We will need to have them here "this month" because they will be sent the Monday after Easter. Here are the only items that we are in need of. 25 - Tonal Bath Towels (Colored) 27 X 52 20 - Regular size Bath Soap 25 - Nail Clippers Thanks for your stewardship of giving.
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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.
Men of Faith (How to be MOFfed)
We will gather together on March 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 Pastor Don & Marilyn Taylor. 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, Gene Conklin for providing the refreshments this month.
Upcoming gatherings will be:
March 19 April 16
Beeville New Life Church Beeville Faith Lutheran Church
The Women’s Reunion Group (Faithfools) meets each Wednesday at 5:00 p.m..
March 8, 2015
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Golden AGer’s a Seniors Ministry of our Church March 24, at 1:00 p.m. Dawn Butler
1
Nicholas Rayburn
2
Rick Linebrink
4
Marilyn Taylor
4
Falba Roberts
6
Eugene Dobson
9
Gene Conklin
11
Kara Rippstein
11
Tammie Cushing
16
Keely Taylor
20
Sue Wood
20
Stephanie Chandler
21
James Stevenson
21
Braxton Butler
22
Ava Chandler
23
Mandy Becker
27
Cindy Hilliard
31
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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February
$32.26
Texas Independence Day, March 2, 2015. Color The Texas Flag!
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WOMEN OF THE ELCA GULF COAST CONFERENCE We are hosting the WELCA Conference here at Faith on March 14, beginning at 8:30a.m. with registration. The meeting will begin at 9:00am. It should be over at 2:30pm. We will be needing some help with decorations, childcare, and help serving the meals. If you can help talk to Myrtle Lucke, Ellene Valenta, or Flo Winkler.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Will be held on March 6, at 12:00 noon at the First Baptist Church in their Christian Activity Center, behind the church. It is put on by the “Beeville Council Of Church Women” and is open to everyone in the Community. You just need to RSVP by Wednesday, March 3, to Barbara at First Baptist – 358-4161
.
5TH SUNDAY KITCHEN POUNDING March has 5 Sundays! On March 30th we will have our kitchen pounding. This helps to keep our kitchen stocked with essential items throughout the year. Keep your eye out in the weekly bulletin for the list of items needed. Thank you.
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JOIN US!! The quilting group is in need of more help. If you have some time on Wednesday’s, even if it’s just an 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 a lot of squares to cut out. There is always something that can be done. Join the group. They always have much fun.
LENTEN SERVICES The Lenten Wednesday evening services will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. this coming Wednesday. It is Soup and Sandwiches with a short service. It will be held every Wednesday during Lent. A signup sheet will be set up so we know who is bringing what items. Please come and bring a friend.
FISH FRY Join us for our Annual Fish Fry which will be at 5 pm on Sunday, March 22nd. Please bring a side dish or dessert.
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN MARCH 2015 Margaret Moser Memorial Lenten Luncheon Series at St. Philip’s March 3, 10, 17, 24 Lunch Served 11:30-12:00; Program begins at 12:05; concludes by 1:00 World Day of Prayer March 6, 12:00 p.m. First Baptist Church Lenten Soup and Service March 4, 11, 18, 25-6:30 p.m. Gulf Coast WELCA Conference March 14 Registration at 8:30 a.m. Conference Begins at 9:00 a.m. Faith Lutheran Church Beeville Fish Fry March 22, 5:00 p.m.
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2015 Margaret Moser Memorial Lenten Luncheon Series at St. Philip’s Co-sponsored by St. Philip’s Episcopal, Faith Lutheran, First United Methodist, First Presbyterian and St. Joseph’s Churches Tuesday, February 24 “Reflections of Loneliness” Elizabeth Black Tuesday, March 3 “Understanding the Juvenile Justice System” Gracie Conklin Tuesday, March 10 “Forgiveness” Pastor Jeff Muehl Tuesday, March 17 “Chasings the Snakes out of Ireland” Pastor Don Taylor Tuesday, March 24 “The Life and Motherhood of Mary of Nazareth” Father Richard Gonzales Lunch Served 11:30-12:00; Program begins at 12:05; concludes by 1:00 $7.00 each luncheon or $30.00 for series Call church office at 358-2730 to make reservations by Friday afternoon deadline, except for series reservations holders, who are always included. Found in 1970 by Margaret Moser, this series is an ecumenical outreach.
Please Join Us Ladies and Gentleman!
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CHEF’S CORNER Baked Pork Spring Rolls INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 cup finely shredded cabbage
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
1/4 cup finely shredded carrot
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon chile sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon water 12 (7 inch square) spring roll wrappers 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place pork in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove from heat and drain. In a medium bowl, mix together pork, cabbage, carrot, green onions, cilantro, sesame oil, oyster sauce, ginger, garlic and chile sauce. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center of spring roll wrappers. Roll wrappers around the mixture, folding edges inward to close. Moisten fingers in the cornstarch and water mixture, and brush wrapper seams to seal. Arrange spring rolls in a single layer on a medium baking sheet. Brush with vegetable oil. Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, until hot and lightly browned. For crispier spring rolls, turn after 10 minutes,
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Baked-Pork-Spring-Rolls/
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 10-11 Upcoming Events 12-14 Chef’s Corner 15
Time marches on! Speaking of March, here it is already upon us, and like the first two months it will fly by quickly. With March we begin to see spring breaking out all around us. During spring we see new growth and new life from nature. The world begins to wake up and become alive again. Many new and wonderful changes take place all around. Funny how we love these new changes and even get very excited about them. It would be wonderful if we could be as excited about other changes in our life. One place we have a hard time changing is in our Church family. Dear Faith Family we too are starting the spring of our church. We need to wake up from our long sleep of doing things the same old way and to spring into the future of great change that will help us to continue to be a very healthy vital part of the Beeville community! We should be happy about these changes just as we are happy when spring rolls around every year. Staying the same as we always have been is no longer an option if we want to remain the vital, wonderful, and loving congregation we have always been in Beeville Texas. A good question to ask ourselves is; would Beeville miss Faith Lutheran if we closed down tomorrow? I think the answer is yes, what do you think? So during this Lenten season, I would ask that each member look deep inside themselves to see what you can do to be part of the new spring time here at Faith! We need your help in exploring the mission for our church in the future. Please join us on this wonderful spring trip! More to come later!!! Love 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 FEBRUARY Total Yearly Budget for 2015 Budget Items
$155,005.00
Budget needs each Month
$ 12,917.08
Total Offerings
6,036.50
Special Appeals
1,826.00
Total for Month
7,862.50
Deposits into Capital Improvement Fund and BBQ Mission Offerings (Utility and Medical Assistance thru Vineyard) Sunday School Offerings
1/1/15Thru 1/30/15
50.00
47.26
Disaster Response World Hunger
Designated offerings
7.00 143.00
Initial Offering Pancake Supper.(Youth
Fd. Raiser)
Budget needs per week (Checks and envelopes only)
Date
$ 2,980.87-
Special Appeal
2/1/15
Envelope Offering 1548.00
2/8/15
1428.00
285.00
2/15/15
1547.50
130.00
2/18/15
Ash Wed
2/22/15
1,266.00
130.00
2/17/15
143.00
Pancake Supper
251.00
Weekly Offerings
Capital Improvement
1030.00 50.00
S.S. Offering
Attendance
8.50
64
13.26
82
16.50
61
251.00
40 9.00 Youth Fd. Raiser
57
Service Volunteers Duty/Date
MAR 1
MAR 8
MAR 15
MAR 22
Saturday Communion Helpers
Joe Linnstaeder Ellene Valenta
Sunday Communion Helpers
Thomas Cox, Casandra Matheson, Florine Winkler
Carroll Lohse Head Usher will be contacting their own helpers for each Sunday
Ushers
Altar Guild
Tammie Cushing
Readers
Justin Hilliard
Teller & Assistant
Doug & Sheri Bolland
Flowers
Flowers are placed by Pastor Gary, Gracie, and Gabby in honor of Eugenio Maiguel Conklin’s 16th Birthday!
Kitchen Krew Refreshments
Rick Linebrink Pastor Don
Evening Circle
Marilyn Taylor
Golden Agers
Doris Galloway & Carroll Lohse Flowers are placed by Dollie and Ed Herolt, and Brian Cushings in honor of Tammie Cushing’s Birthday
Flowers are placed by the Butlers in honor of Braxton’s Birthday.
Loretta Spires
Men in Mission
Faith Circle
MAR 29
Gene Conklin
Doris Galloway
Flowers
2015 SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
3
4
5
6
7
11
12
13
14
HEAD USHER: Carroll Lohse
1
2
9:00 a.mWorship10:30 a.m. – Sunday school
6:30 p.m.-Men of Faith and Evening Circle
12:00 p.m.-Lenten Soup & Service @ St. Philips
8
9
10
9:00 a.m.– Worship
12:00 p.m.Lenten Soup & Service @ St. Philips
10:30 a.m. Sunday school Daylight Savings Begins
15
9:00 a.m.-Praise Worship10:30 a.m.Sunday School
22
9:00 a.m.Worship- Sunday
7:00
16
23
10:30 a.m.-Sunday School 5:00 p.m.-Fish Fry
29
9:00 a.m.Worship-Palm Sunday 10:30 a.m.Sunday School
30
Holy Week Begins
17
9:00 a.m.– Quilting 5:00 pm— Faithfools Reunion Group-Parlor 5:30p.m.-Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.-Soup & Service
9:00 a.m.-Faith Circle Quilting – 5:00 pm— Faithfools Reunion Group-Parlor 5:30 p.m.-Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.-Soup & Service
18
12:00 p.m.-Lenten Soup & Service @ St. Philips
9:00 a.m.-Quilting 5:00 pm— Faithfools Reunion Group-Parlor
24
25
12:00 p.m.-Lenten Soup & Service @ St. Philips 1:00 p.m.-Golden Agers
31
5:30 p.m.– Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.-Soup & Service
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.World Day of Prayer-First Baptist
5:30 p.m. Worship
5:30 p.m. Worship 8:30 a.m.Registration 9:00 a.m.Gulf Coast WELCA conference
19
20
21
26
27
28
12:00 p.m.-Healing Service 7:00 p.m.-Emmaus Gathering @ Beeville@ New Life Baptist Church
12:00 p.m.--HFHI -Bee Co. Affiliate Bd. Mtg.—Here
5:30 p.m. Worship
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.Premier Jewelry Design Show 5:30 p.m. Worship
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Shut-in at home, in nursing homes and convalescent centers Willie Mae Vaughn Irma Koehler Gene Dobson Lois Estep Those who are recovering from illnesses and surgeries Kathy Duge 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 Linda Cushing Buddy Kopplin Linda Renard Bobby Watson Those with special requests Hank Lucke Deborah Wilson Linda Sims Jim and Beverly Stevenson Kenneth Galloway Neda Amidon Pete Fogelle Chris Platero John W. & Nicki Goza Ronnie Moore Marine Daugh Annette Jecker Stephen Weinger Rick Linebrink
Those with special requests Caitlin Carter Bob Smith Louis Doyle Johnny Young Jim Miller Alex Kibler Heidid Brundrett-Armstrong Trish Henry Melissa Henry Alan Henry Marily Taylor (ours) Rev. Bill Hassel & Family Don Sachtleben Rosalin Braulick 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 Melanie Wolf Mary Dement JoBeth Phillippe Harley Fetterman
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Charlie Becker. Charlie Becker died February 14th. The funeral was February 17 from Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Gary Conklin officiating. May our loving Father give comfort and consolation to all who mourn.
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Faith Lutheran Church Women
Evening Circle
Faith Circle meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Next meeting will be March 11 at 9:00 am. Doris Galloway will be hosting our meeting this month.
meets on the 1st Monday of each month. Next meeting will be March 2 at 6:30 pm. We will enjoy a meal provided Pastor Don & Marilyn.
HEALTH KITS This is the time of the year that we collect the Health Kits for "Lutheran World Relief". We will need to have them here "this month" because they will be sent the Monday after Easter. Here are the only items that we are in need of. 25 - Tonal Bath Towels (Colored) 27 X 52 20 - Regular size Bath Soap 25 - Nail Clippers Thanks for your stewardship of giving.
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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.
Men of Faith (How to be MOFfed)
We will gather together on March 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 Pastor Don & Marilyn Taylor. 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, Gene Conklin for providing the refreshments this month.
Upcoming gatherings will be:
March 19 April 16
Beeville New Life Church Beeville Faith Lutheran Church
The Women’s Reunion Group (Faithfools) meets each Wednesday at 5:00 p.m..
March 8, 2015
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Golden AGer’s a Seniors Ministry of our Church March 24, at 1:00 p.m. Dawn Butler
1
Nicholas Rayburn
2
Rick Linebrink
4
Marilyn Taylor
4
Falba Roberts
6
Eugene Dobson
9
Gene Conklin
11
Kara Rippstein
11
Tammie Cushing
16
Keely Taylor
20
Sue Wood
20
Stephanie Chandler
21
James Stevenson
21
Braxton Butler
22
Ava Chandler
23
Mandy Becker
27
Cindy Hilliard
31
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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February
$32.26
Texas Independence Day, March 2, 2015. Color The Texas Flag!
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WOMEN OF THE ELCA GULF COAST CONFERENCE We are hosting the WELCA Conference here at Faith on March 14, beginning at 8:30a.m. with registration. The meeting will begin at 9:00am. It should be over at 2:30pm. We will be needing some help with decorations, childcare, and help serving the meals. If you can help talk to Myrtle Lucke, Ellene Valenta, or Flo Winkler.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Will be held on March 6, at 12:00 noon at the First Baptist Church in their Christian Activity Center, behind the church. It is put on by the “Beeville Council Of Church Women” and is open to everyone in the Community. You just need to RSVP by Wednesday, March 3, to Barbara at First Baptist – 358-4161
.
5TH SUNDAY KITCHEN POUNDING March has 5 Sundays! On March 30th we will have our kitchen pounding. This helps to keep our kitchen stocked with essential items throughout the year. Keep your eye out in the weekly bulletin for the list of items needed. Thank you.
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JOIN US!! The quilting group is in need of more help. If you have some time on Wednesday’s, even if it’s just an 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 a lot of squares to cut out. There is always something that can be done. Join the group. They always have much fun.
LENTEN SERVICES The Lenten Wednesday evening services will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. this coming Wednesday. It is Soup and Sandwiches with a short service. It will be held every Wednesday during Lent. A signup sheet will be set up so we know who is bringing what items. Please come and bring a friend.
FISH FRY Join us for our Annual Fish Fry which will be at 5 pm on Sunday, March 22nd. Please bring a side dish or dessert.
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN MARCH 2015 Margaret Moser Memorial Lenten Luncheon Series at St. Philip’s March 3, 10, 17, 24 Lunch Served 11:30-12:00; Program begins at 12:05; concludes by 1:00 World Day of Prayer March 6, 12:00 p.m. First Baptist Church Lenten Soup and Service March 4, 11, 18, 25-6:30 p.m. Gulf Coast WELCA Conference March 14 Registration at 8:30 a.m. Conference Begins at 9:00 a.m. Faith Lutheran Church Beeville Fish Fry March 22, 5:00 p.m.
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2015 Margaret Moser Memorial Lenten Luncheon Series at St. Philip’s Co-sponsored by St. Philip’s Episcopal, Faith Lutheran, First United Methodist, First Presbyterian and St. Joseph’s Churches Tuesday, February 24 “Reflections of Loneliness” Elizabeth Black Tuesday, March 3 “Understanding the Juvenile Justice System” Gracie Conklin Tuesday, March 10 “Forgiveness” Pastor Jeff Muehl Tuesday, March 17 “Chasings the Snakes out of Ireland” Pastor Don Taylor Tuesday, March 24 “The Life and Motherhood of Mary of Nazareth” Father Richard Gonzales Lunch Served 11:30-12:00; Program begins at 12:05; concludes by 1:00 $7.00 each luncheon or $30.00 for series Call church office at 358-2730 to make reservations by Friday afternoon deadline, except for series reservations holders, who are always included. Found in 1970 by Margaret Moser, this series is an ecumenical outreach.
Please Join Us Ladies and Gentleman!
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CHEF’S CORNER Baked Pork Spring Rolls INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 cup finely shredded cabbage
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
1/4 cup finely shredded carrot
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon chile sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon water 12 (7 inch square) spring roll wrappers 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place pork in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove from heat and drain. In a medium bowl, mix together pork, cabbage, carrot, green onions, cilantro, sesame oil, oyster sauce, ginger, garlic and chile sauce. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center of spring roll wrappers. Roll wrappers around the mixture, folding edges inward to close. Moisten fingers in the cornstarch and water mixture, and brush wrapper seams to seal. Arrange spring rolls in a single layer on a medium baking sheet. Brush with vegetable oil. Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, until hot and lightly browned. For crispier spring rolls, turn after 10 minutes,
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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
