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From the Desk of Pastor Jim…
Loving people in Jesus name!
At the beginning of this New Year, I am deep in thought and prayer about Faith
Lutheran! I am honored and proud to be your pastor! Diana and I deeply care
about each of you and we love serving Jesus with you! As we enter this New
Year my thoughts and prayers are focused on how we will impact the Seguin
area with the Good News of Jesus. How will we reach those now far from God?
One of the most important factors for the growth of our church, of any church
for that matter, is how loving we are as Christians. Jesus says this in John
13:35: “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are My
disciples.”
It’s absolutely essential that we lead our congregation to be a love-filled
community. It’s love that reaches people. You don’t argue people into the
kingdom of heaven. You love them into the kingdom of heaven.
How can Faith Lutheran be a more loving church? Three simple steps:
1. Accept people.
Do you know why people have a hard time accepting others? They confuse
acceptance with approval. There’s a big difference between acceptance and
approval. You can accept somebody without approving of their lifestyle. They
may be doing something totally contrary to the word of God, but you can accept
them as a person loved by God without approving of the sin their involved in.
(Read of the woman caught in adultery in John 8, note how Jesus loves her
without endorsing her failure.)
Romans 15:7 says, “Accept one another just as Christ accepted you.” That’s a
start — acceptance. At Faith we are trying to cultivate an attitude of acceptance.
At Faith, we communicate that the church is a hospital for sinners, not a
museum for saints. This is and will be a church where people are growing in
faith. This is a church for people who don’t have it all together. It doesn’t matter
where you’ve been. It matters where you are now and if you know Jesus. If you
want to grow up more and become more like Him every day, you’re welcome
here.
2. Appreciate people.
This goes a little bit further than acceptance. Philippians 2:35 says, “Do nothing
from selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better
than yourself. Each of you should look not only to your own interest but also the
interest of others.” Appreciate everybody. Find something you can like, not just
accept. Tell them so. With some people this may require a little creativity. You
may have to look a little while. Maybe you just need to value them for their
uniqueness. What a boring church we would be if we all shared the same
personality! continued on page 2
Altar Flowers in January
7th—Available
14th—Available
21st—Available
28th—Jerry & Carol MyCue
“Words of Faith”
“Words of Faith” is the 30 minute radio program that airs on KWED 1580 AM on Sunday mornings at 8:00
AM. Anyone wishing to sponsor a broadcast may do so for $50. Look for the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office. A broadcast may be sponsored in memory of someone or in honor of a person or celebration. Make your checks payable to Faith Lutheran Church, and please write KWED on the memo line. Checks may be placed in the offering plate or brought to the church office.
www.faithseguin.org
Be sure and tune in to
“Words of Faith”
Broadcast on KWED
1580 AM
Sunday Mornings
8:00 AM
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January
Birthdays
04 Reed Breckenridge
04 Robert Raetzsch
05 Emma Jean Becker
06 Tara Sagebiel
06 Jim Craver
07 Brooke Bennett
07 Patrick Casey
09 Carol MyCue
10 Amy Cantrell
10 Owen Stewart
11 John Dikes
12 Kathy Ersch
12 Jonathan Edwards
12 Pat Dikes
13 Pat Bodine
13 Alexander Taddy
14 Kale Lange
14 Andrew Koenig
15 Leah Linnet
16 Kendalynn Pruitt
16 Karl Boysen
16 Nicole Kuntschik
Church Council Communication Corner Church Council meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM in the
Activity Center with an agenda-setting meeting on the first Tuesday of the
month, also at 6:30 in the small kitchen. The Council encourages any member
of the congregation who would like to bring something before the Council to
contact any council member or attend the agenda-setting and Council
meetings for the month.
Highlights from the December Council Meeting: Approved a motion to set January 28, 2018 as the date for the
Congregational Meeting to elect new Council members, Endowment
Committee members, and delegates for the LCMC national gathering and
approve/accept the church annual report.
Approved motions to accept the Endowment Committee’s recommendation
for disbursement of accrued interest for 2017 and new members for the
2018 committee.
Approved a motion to approve the 2018 Annual Budget to be voted on by
the congregation.
From the Desk of Pastor Jim, continued
3. Affirm people. Give everybody a lift whenever you can. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says “Encourage
one another and build each other up.” When people stumble, don’t criticize,
sympathize. Be an encourager, not a condemner. You can encourage people
just by smiling at them. The ministry of encouraging folks in our church is
crucial and vital. Let’s cover our campus with people who love the Lord and
who show it in their faces. Give a welcome handshake, a smile.
Absolutely nothing can stop the church that’s filled with love. Nothing. It
doesn’t happen accidentally. It requires an all out effort by each member of our
congregation. Everybody needs to contribute to the atmosphere at Faith
Lutheran Church. Love draws outside people in. I believe that God is just
waiting for a church that will love people unconditionally. He can use that kind
of church to spark a spiritual awakening in our city that all the forces of hell
couldn’t stop. It will change the climate of Seguin for Christ. Nothing can stop a
loving church.
Trip to Cristo Rey Scheduled for February 10—11 submitted by Harold Bogisch
A group from Faith including Pastor Jim, will be making a trip to our mission
church, Cristo Rey in Pharr on February 10th and 11th. If you would like to go,
please let Harold Bogisch or Jesse Atzger know. If you have not been, it is a
good experience. We will be taking the trailer with items members give. Please
do not bring items before January 2nd. Donations will be stored in the bar-b-
que building. The best time to bring donations would be on Wednesday
mornings when the work crew meets.
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January
Birthdays
16 Kate Sherwood
17 Georganna Roswell
20 Vicki Cheatam
21 Albert Zipp
22 LeAnne White
22 Charlotte Burns
23 Kelsey Laird
24 Mona Kuhene
24 Suzette Long
24 Joan Vanbeek
25 Carlee Goetz
27 Judy Sagebiel
28 Deloris Atzger
28 Joyce Seidel
28 Lauren Eckhardt
29 Weston Koehler
29 Sydney Brucks
29 Henry Scull
30 Travis Mauermann
30 Stacy Smith
31 Colby Wilke
Church Council Members and Delegates to Be Elected The Nominating Committee of Faith Lutheran Church has submitted the
names of the following individuals to be candidates for election to the Church
Council at the Annual Congregational Meeting on January 28, 2018: Lisa
Warren, Fran Braun, and Tim Bogisch. Three individuals will be elected to
replace the three outgoing council members. In addition, Willie and Brenda
Bloch have been nominated as Faith’s delegates to the LCMC District and
National Conventions.
As per the constitution, members of the congregation may submit the name
or names of additional nominees, but they must be submitted by January 7,
2018. The individual must have been contacted and be willing to serve.
Names should be submitted in a sealed envelope and left at the church
office. The Nominating Committee will verify that they are eligible and are
willing to serve and then submit the name or names to the Church Council.
Support GVCCC at First Friday Feast The First Friday Feast will be held Friday, January 5th, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
at the Big Red Barn located at 390 Cordova Road. Enjoy a steak dinner or
fried fish plate for only $15. The beneficiary for January is the Guadalupe
Valley Christian Counseling Center. Come out to Geronimo for an evening of
good food and fellowship while supporting a worthy community organization.
Faith Family Christmas Celebration Children and adults joined together to make Faith’s
Family Christmas Celebration a wonderful
presentation. Many commeted that it was one of the
best programs they had seen in years. Sincere
thanks goes to everyone who was involved.
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Faith
On
Tour
Projects
January
Anniversaries
06 Brad & Stacy
Zella
10 Fred & Sue
Blumberg
11 Brad & Mary
Flippin
13 John & Pat Dikes
14 Will & Renee`
Scull
15 Cliff & Debbie
Lehmann
15 Kerry & Mary
Koehler
15 Charles & Lindsay
Pfluger
26 Jerry & Carol
MyCue
30 Mike & Carrie
Mueller
SOW ABUNDANTLY - REAP ABUNDANTLY
TRUST GOD TO PROVIDE
2 Corinthians 9:6 "If we sow abundantly, we will reap in
abundance; if we sow sparingly, we will reap sparingly."
As we prepare for our annual Commitment Sunday, January 14, 2018, the
Stewardship Committee asks that you really think about our theme and
Paul's words to the Corinthians (see our theme verse above). Do we really
trust God to provide for us all that we need in our daily lives? God tells us not
to worry; he takes care of the birds of the air and the flowers of the field, and
He will take care of us; we are more valuable. (See Matthew 6: 25-34.)
The principle of abundant harvest (we reap as we sow) should encourage us
to trust God, and in response to His blessings, to give generously and seek to
glorify Him. We do not only respond to God's blessings with our financial
support of Faith Lutheran, but also with our service by giving our time and our
talents.
Look for ways to be generous with your time, talent, and treasure. Instead of
an instinctive "No," learn to say "Yes" more often. God always returns more
than we give. Our part is to sow generously; God's part is to bless generously
in return.
Please think and pray seriously about God's principle of abundance when you
consider what you will offer to God for 2018 through your tithes, offerings,
time and talents. May God bless you as you sow both dollars and deeds.
All Faith members were sent a Time & Talent Sheet for each adult member
the household and also an Offering Pledge card for your family. The pledge
cards are your secret commitment to financially support Faith Lutheran; they
will not be opened or seen by anyone, but will remain on the altar for the
entire year. Please indicate on the Time and Talent Sheet the areas in which
you are willing to serve.
COMMITMENT SUNDAY January 14, 2018
FULL BREAKFAST 8:30 - 9:30 AM in the LEC
SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM (with Communion)
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Remember to complete and bring your Time and Talent Sheet and Offering
Pledges with you on January 14th, to place on the Lord's Altar as your
commitment to serve Him.
Thank you,
The Stewardship Committee
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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH RETREAT -
April 20-22, 2018 PLAN AHEAD - make plans NOW to join the Faith Lutheran Family for a
weekend retreat of fun, fellowship, learning and of course, good food. Our
retreat will be held Friday evening - Sunday morning (April 20-22, 2018)
at Leisure Resort on the San Marcos River in Fentress - just 20 miles
from Faith. Besides the river, the camp has a pool, volleyball and
basketball courts, horseshoes, and miniature golf course; so there should
be plenty to do.
We will use their Club House for a central gathering place for Friday
evening and Saturday; there will be planned activities and a potluck meal
and church service Saturday evening. We will have a special guest
speaker for the weekend - Bryce Formwalt, Director of Mission Growth for
the LCMC Texas District. Members of the congregation who do not wish
to spend the weekend are welcome to come out to join us for the day on
Saturday.
Each family is responsible for making their own reservations by calling:
512-213-0112 or 800-248-4103. Please Note: All regular RV site &
cabin prices will be reduced by a 30% discount for all attending our Faith
Retreat Weekend. Be sure to tell them you are with the Faith Lutheran
Church Retreat when making your reservation. Please try to make your
reservations early, as Leisure Resort is very popular, and they have a
limited number of cabins and RV sites that they are temporarily holding
for us. Also, if we have 10 reservations by the end of January, they will
allow us to use their Club House free of charge.
Leisure Resort has concrete pads with full hook ups for RV's under
beautiful, large pecan trees, shady water and electric sites for pop-ups
and tents and 3 different style cabins that sleep from 4 - 6 people. They
even have a tree house that sleeps 5; but this has no plumbing. You
must provide your own linens and cooking utensils in all rental units; no
pets or smoking allowed in any rental unit. One tent is allowed on each
rental unit site (except for the Duplex Cabins) for an additional $10 (but
maximum of 6 people per site, including the tent.)
See their website at www.LeisureResort.net for more information,
pictures, and complete details of what each cabin has in it and the
regular cost (but remember you will get a 30% discount). Also, look for a
display with pictures and brochures and park maps in the narthex.
We still need additional Retreat Committee Members. Please contact
Doris Engelhardt or Chuck or Sue Powell if interested in helping us plan
our retreat.
Sunday School
Planning Meeting
Announced
The Parish Education
committee will host a
Sunday School teachers’
planning meeting on
Sunday, January 21st at
11:30 AM. The purpose
of this meeting will be to
discuss a new
curriculum for the
Sunday School classes.
We will also brainstorm
ideas about Sunday
School and adult Bible
classes, as well as ideas
for Sunday School during
the summer. Anyone
who is a current Sunday
School teacher or is
interested in teaching
Sunday School is invited.
Also, anyone who wants
to provide input and
ideas about how to
continue improving and
growing our Sunday
School experience is
invited to attend. Lunch
will be provided. If
attending, please
contact Dianne
Chambers at 830-305-
0316 so we can plan
lunch accordingly.
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Gift giving can be difficult at times. Let's face it: some people are hard to shop for! But have you ever stopped to wonder why gift-giving is important? What's a gift really about anyway? Giving gifts to friends and family is an ancient ritual of nearly every known human culture. Gifts signify a relationship (or the desire for one) and are meant to delight, honor, and/or surprise the recipient. In our attempt to do just that we seek to give a gift that is an expression of that loving relationship, but it often gets deduced down to giving the gift that a person either wants or needs but does not already have.
So what do we give Jesus, the King of kings? On Epiphany, we are fondly reminded of the story when magi journeyed from afar to worship the newborn King Jesus bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Now these were extraordinary gifts to be given to a child. But what should we give Jesus, today? What does Jesus need or want that he doesn't already have? What would bring him delight, honor, or surprise? And what do I really have to offer? In honor of the magi, I'd like to propose three gift-giving suggestions:
First of all, give Jesus yourself. Take time to be with him, commune with him, worship him, and walk with him. In the busy-ness of our day-to-day lives we can be neglectful of our relationship with Jesus. Remember above all else, Jesus desires to be in relationship with you and with me.
Secondly, give Jesus the very best of what he's given you. God has uniquely created you with interests and talents and abilities. In this Epiphany season, remember how Jesus is calling you to use what he's given you to give Jesus honor. Ask God for guidance of how you can serve him with the gifts he's already given you.
Finally, give Jesus the introduction to a friend. Just as Jesus desires to be in a relationship with you, he desires to have that with all of people. Take time to introduce Jesus to a friend. Do all your friends already know Jesus? Then it is time to make some new friends with people who don't! Pray for God to guide you every step of the way and watch with awe and wonder as the Holy Spirit creates faith in the heart of your friend.
In this season of Epiphany we are reminded of the privilege we have to delight, honor, and surprise Jesus with our gifts. Let's cherish every gift-giving opportunity and live our lives to the honor and glory of God, giving thanks for his goodness and mercy!
Pastor Bryce Formwalt is the Director of Mission Growth for the LCMC Texas District. Residing in Georgetown, Pastor Bryce is available to coach congregations on mission. Feel free to contact him with any questions or comments: 512-942-7776 or [email protected]. Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lcmctexas © 2017 Bryce J. Formwalt, All Rights Reserved. Reprinted with permission.
The Gifts
We Bring
Christian
Cupboard Item
of the Month
For the month of
January, the
Christian Cupboard
states that one of
their most needed
items is peanut
butter. This includes
any brand or type of
peanut butter.
Please bring your
donations to church
through January
31st, and
place them in the
basket in the
narthex marked
Christian Cupboard.
Faith’s members
have been
wonderful
supporters of the
Christian Cupboard,
and the Social
Concerns
Committee thanks
you for your ongoing
generosity.
OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO
Jeff Mueller Donald Jackson Wallace Dube
Judy Saunders Nora Lavalett Julie Sagebiel
Sydney Brucks Dorothy Burris Laura Nash
Jim Leiber Tootsie Rodgers Doug Eckhardt
Correen Dube Lisa Boenig Marie Karm
Kathryn Frase Glenda Leiber Charlene Nelson
Jeri Mires Ken Pfeil Lisa Lohmeyer
Colleen Eckhardt Donna Boelter Kathy Ersch
Tracy Stollewerk Stephanie Kauitzsch Jenn Baethge shack
Damon Rodgers Marilyn Rosenblad Doris Rinn
Roxanne Heckmann
Marilyn McLauchlan, mother of Jamie Shashack
Robert Coldewey, father of Melba Govett
Nancy Mercer, friend of Kim, Deborah, and Diane
Judy Parker, aunt of Sara Edwards
Ron Ridge, father of Syndra Schulze
Cherie Almand, friend of Vanita Hodge
Doug Brown, brother of Sammie Pooley-Means
Nancy Stutrud, sister of Donna Raetzsch Kim Isaacs, sister of Kristin Moum
Frank Bain, friend of Mike and Candi Andrews Rossi Flores, friend of Syndra Schulze
Felix Hahn, Jr., father of Margie Campbell Matt, Melissa, and Ella Graves, family of Sharon Stollewerk
Pastor Alma and Cristo Rey Lutheran Church in Pharr, Texas Bill Mires, Jr, son of Geri Mires
Dianne Mueller, mother of Mike Mueller Michelle Waag, friend of Cliff and Debbie Lehmann
Art Hiltgen, brother/uncle of Glenda Leiber/Nicole Dietz June Foerster, mother of Steve Foerster
Family of Barney Cruz, friends of many Faith Members Miles Takington, friend of Cliff and Debbie Lehman
Leigh Couch, sister of Kathy Ersch Betty Wiederstein, sister of Dorothy Burris
Glen, Gene, and Wanda Badgett, family of Clara Fischer Marilyn Lubbering, niece of Dorothy Burris
Nancy Rodgers, sister of Damon Rodgers Chad Braun, son of Wally and Fran Braun
John Brannan, friend of Steve and Susan Foerster Joe Trevino, boyfriend of Irma Jaramillo
Diane Allbaugh, friend of Birdie Kuempel Nancy Swanger, friend of Lisa Lohmeyer
Faye Henze, sister of Birdie Kuempel Judi Pyburn, sister of Jerry Vogel
Lessie Shashack, mother of Steve and Jamie Shashack Audrey/Amelia Hettinger, friends of Margie Campbell
Pam Taggart, sister of Lisa Lohmeyer Nancy Bittrich, sister of Susan Wuest
Liza Mossler, former daughter-in-law of Fred & Sue Blumberg Bridgette Smith, great-great niece of Clara Fischer
Jan Baker, Josephine Williams, friends of Sara Edwards Donna Becker, sister of Debbie Lehmann
Brook Peterson Johnson, friend of Pat Bodine & M’Liss Harrington Brenda Hodge, step-mother of Richard Hodge
Kenny Mertz, nephew of Lee Roy and Jody Schievelbein Emmett & Dolores Engelke, friend of Ted and Doris Engelhardt
Doug Kunze, cousin of Harry Dietz, Sr. Bill P. Davis, friend of Roxanne Heckmann
George Walker, father of Sara Edwards Eric Moum, brother of Kristin Moum
Willie Mae Brondstad, mother of Donna Boelter Dennis and Monica Melton, friend of Katharine Schievelbein
Landon Douglass, friend of Lisa Lohmeyer Reid Strauss, great-grandson of Carla Anderson
Richard Luensmann, friend of the Reiley Family Kris Ann Martin, friend of Susan Foerster
Kyle Worthy, friend of Kim Kauitzsch Bridget Klein, niece of Debbie & Cliff Lehmann
Leroy Braun, brother of Doris Engelhardt Amy Norris, friend of the Kuempel family
Randall Ingalls, friend of Faith Lutheran Hector Gutierrez, friend of Fred and Sue Blumberg
Hope Dorfmeister, friend of Anita Hoff Mary Kroeger, sister of John Taddy
Terri Hinson and family, sister of Sara and Manuel Ramos Mike McGrath, family of John Kuempel
Genevieve Moore, friend of Mark & Sharon Westerholm Sharen Carley, seeks a kidney donor, friend of Fonda Mathis
Molly Lind, friend of Chase and LeAnne White John Wiesner, friend of Ted and Doris Englehardt
Teddie Lou Stephens, cousin of Ted Engelhardt Jon Delagarza, friend of Jessie and Katharine Schievelbein
Dan Daniels and Family, friends of Valerie Doerfler David Van Booven, friend of Manuel and Sara Ramos
Pauline Schmueckle, friend of Doug and Colleen Eckhardt Cathy Beicker, daughter-in-law of Doris Beicker
Larry Fortune, friend of Faith Via de Cristo Group John Murphy, relative of Pat Bodine & M’Liss Harrington
Ray Barnes, brother of Karl Boysen Betty Vetter, sister of Emma Jean Becker
** Please note: if someone you have placed on
this list has been helped by our prayers, please
notify the church office so the person's name
can be removed. Thank you for your
cooperation.
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Prayers for Those
In the Military
At this time in the life
of our nation and all
that is happening
throughout the world,
it is most appropriate
that we remember in
our prayers those in
the military and their
families. Please
remember in your
daily prayers the
following military
personnel and their
families:
Ann Sagebiel
Stoney Portis
Todd Wegner
David Daniels
Raul Davila III
Tony Leal, Jr.
Shannon Nance
Brad Dillon
Victor J. Rodriquez
Amanda Sagebiel
Cameron Koehler
Michael McBride
Jason Sagebiel
Michael Fruehling
Shelly Park
Ricky Fryer
Brian Branin
Jason Hubbard
Lance England
Preschool News Submitted by Preschool Director Sharon Stollewerk
The TRUE meaning of Christmas was everywhere you looked in the Preschool wing.
The two, three, and four year-olds made beautiful handmade gifts for their parents,
and were even more excited about
GIVING them. The entire month
of December we held a food drive
for the Christian Cupboard. The
children opened their hearts and
generously donated 85 pounds of
food to help feed those in need.
Wow! The children truly
understand the meaning of
GIVING!
Angelic voices were heard at
Seguin Assisted Living as the
Preschoolers did an AMAZING
job singing Christmas carols to a
standing room only crowd. They
were rewarded with huge smiles
and warm hugs from the residents and parents.
During chapel, Ms. Stollewerk and Mrs. Crettenden (Abigail's mommy) presented the
wonderful story of Christ's birth. The children were in awe and listened so attentively
as these ladies brought the story to life. Mrs. Crettenden shared her wonderful
sandbox talents with her beautiful figurines including a stable, shepherds, sheep, and
the three Wise Men. When she asked the children what the wise men rode on, one
child proudly exclaimed "camos!" The
highlight of the story was when each
child held the tiny baby Jesus in their
hands.
A special visitor, the Gingerbread
Man, came to the preschool much to
the delight of the children. He
reminded them to be good boys and
girls and gave them all hugs before he
ran down the hall yelling, “you cant
catch me!” Thank you Syndra Schulze
for adding such fun to our morning!
All classes celebrated with a Birthday
Party for Jesus. What a joy it is that
these children understand the TRUE
meaning of Christmas! As the year
comes to an end, we thank God for the
gift of His Son and for the gift of each
of you who help our Preschool
Program grow each year. Merry
Christmas and God's blessings to all!
WOMEN OF FAITH IN JANUARY
CHARITY CIRCLE—Monday, January 15th, 7:00 PM, home of Lisa Owen
LOVE CIRCLE—Tuesday, January 16th, 9:30 AM, home of Brenda Bloch
HOPE CIRCLE—Thursday, January 18th, 2:00 PM, Activity Center
2018 Women of Faith Officers: Charity Circle Co-chairs – Doris Engelhardt and Colleen Eckhardt
Love Circle Chair – Nancy Wieding,
Hope Circle Chair – Carolyn Sagebiel
Treasurer and Church Women United Representative – Brenda Bloch
LWR Quilt Coordinator – Sherline Bogisch
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Prayers of the Congregation Are Requested for: Chase Ramos, son of Manuel and Sara Ramos, who graduated from
the Middle Rio Grande Law Enforcement Academy in Uvalde, Texas
on December 8, 2017.
MEN OF FAITH The Men of Faith Lutheran Church will meet for
breakfast and Bible study on Saturday, January 20th, at
8:30 AM at Reyna’s Mexican Restaurant at 707 E.
Kingsbury Street. All men of the church are invited to
come for fellowship and devotional time.
The Social
Concerns
Committee
extends their
sincere thanks to
everyone who
participated and
bought gifts for
the Angel Tree
project to benefit
residents in local
nursing homes.
Thank you for
thinking of those
who might have
otherwise been
forgotten during
the holidays. We
appreciate your
thoughtfulness
and generosity!
Save the Date!!
Preschool Fundraiser
Sunday, February 25th
11:30 AM
Life Enrichment Center
Chili Cook-off
Silent Auction
Preschool Art Show
All proceeds will benefit the new
Full-time Two Year Old Class.
If this calendar appears too small to be useful, please come by the church office to pick up a larger print version.
Faith’s Next Blood Drive
Sunday, February 11th, 10 AM – 12:30 PM
In the Life Enrichment Center
Walk-Ins are welcome but may require a longer wait time. Donors are highly encouraged
to pre-register for a time to donate by calling the church office at 830-379-7036 or by
clicking the link on www.faithseguin.org.
General Requirements for Donors: Anyone who is 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with parental consent form), or at least 17 years old
weighing 110 pounds, and in good general health can donate blood. As a prospective donor you must
bring some form of identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to register.
Every day, children and adults are faced with challenging medical procedures that require
transfusions. In spite of what modern science has accomplished, there is still no substitute for human
blood. Donation is a gift from one person to another.
JANUARY 2018SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6
ABBREVIATION KEY: 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon. 2:00-4:00PM (AC) Rental
AC= Activity Center 6:30-7:00PM(Sm Kit) Council 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group
Attention Board 7:00PM Choir Practice
Ed Wing= Education Wing 7:00PM Committee Meetings
LEC= Life Enrichment Center NEW YEAR HOLIDAY
Rentals OFFICE CLOSED
Sant= Sanctuary
Sm Kit= Small Kitchen
Staff Meeting
7 8 9 10 11 12 139:00AM (Sant) Worship w/Holy 6:50AM-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 8:00-3:15PM (Ed Wing) Classical 10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon. 11:30AM-1:30PM (AC) Rental
Communion Group 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group Conversation Class
10:30AM (AC/Ed Wing) Sunday 12PM(AC) Ladies Bible Study 1:00PM Staff Meeting 6:00PM Handbells
School 6:30PM (AC) Preschool Board 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 6:45 Confirmation
11:30AM (LEC) First Sunday 6:30PM(AC) Council Meeting 7:00PM Choir Practice
Potluck
14 15 16 17 18 19 208:30-9:30AM(LEC)Breakfast 6:50AM-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer 9:30AM Love Circle-Home of 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 8:00-3:15PM (Ed Wing) Classical 10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon. 8:30AM Men of Faith Breakfast
10:00AM (Sant) Commitment Group Brenda Bloch 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group Conversation Class At Reynas Mexican Restaurant
Sunday Worship w/Communion 12PM(AC) Ladies Bible Study 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 6:00PM Handbells 2:00PM (AC) Hope Circle
Temple Talk for VBS 7:00PM Charity Circle Home of 6:45 Confirmation
Lisa Owen 7:00PM Choir Practice
1:00-4:00PM (AC) Rental
21 22 23 24 25 26 279:00AM (Sant) Worship w/Holy 6:50AM-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 8:00-3:15PM (Ed Wing) Classical 10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon.
Communion Group 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group Conversation Class
10:30AM (AC/Ed Wing) Sunday 12PM(AC) Ladies Bible Study 6:00PM Handbells
School 6:30-9:00PM (AC) Via de Cristo 6:45 Confirmation
11:30AM Sunday School 7:00PM Charity Circle 7:00PM Choir Practice
Planning Meeting
*Newsletter Deadline*
28 29 30 319:00AM(Sant) Worship 6:50AM-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing
10:30AM (AC/Ed Wing) Sunday Group 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group
School 12PM(AC) Ladies Bible Study 6:00PM Handbells
6:45 Confirmation
7:00PM Choir Practice
Annual Congregational Meeting
Immediately After Service
Confirmation Just a friendly reminder: confirmation classes will resume
Wednesday, January 10th, at 6:45 PM.
Youth Group The youth ministry of Faith will meet on Sunday, January
21st from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the loft and LEC Join us for
fun and fellowship and bring a friend! Email Pastor Jim at
[email protected] if you have any questions or
need more information about youth activities.
January 7th January 14th January 21st January 28th
Amy Cantrell Brett Owen Karen Huff N/A
Kurt Cantrell Lisa Owen Fran Braun N/A
Jud Alexander Deloris Atzger Tim Bogisch N/A
Bill Ermel Dianne Chambers Wally Braun Jud Alexander
Albert Menn Jesse Atzger Mark Herbold K. Schievelbein
Jesse Atzger Melvin Boelter Mike Andrews Kerry Koehler
Doug Bierstedt Bill Ermel Willie Bloch Andrew Koenig
Fred Blumberg Ronnie Foreman Ronnie Glenewinkel John Kuempel
David Moltz Clem Howe Paul Kalkwarf Jon Ullrich
Bryan Terp Danny Neumann Robert Raetzsch Matt Sherwood
Gail Herbold Katharine Schievelbein Tim Bogisch Kurt Cantrell
Mary Koehler Mary Koehler Mary Koehler N/A
Fran Braun Fran Braun Fran Braun N/A
Aid at Altar Linda Dietz Phyllis Neumann Carolyn Zipp N/A
Lisa Owen Lisa Owen Lisa Owen N/A
Brett Owen Brett Owen Brett Owen N/A
Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann
Kelsey Shanafelt Kelsey Shanafelt Kelsey Shanafelt Kelsey Shanafelt
Bryan Terp Jesse Atzger Pat Sagebiel Dianne Chambers
Diane Terp Deloris Atzger Missy Sagebiel Cecil SchulzeGREETERS
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SEGUIN, TEXAS 78155
January
2018
PRESCHOOL & EXTENDED
CARE STAFF
Director/Teacher…Sharon Stollewerk
5 Day Teacher/EC…...Paula Neuman
3 Day Teacher…..…..Angela Beasley
Preschool Aide….…..Georgie Dittrich
MMO Teacher…………...Chris Brown
MMO Aide…….....……….Avis Herrick
5 Day Aide/EC Teacher...Sheri Scaief
Volunteer………....……..Nancy Estes
CHURCH STAFF
Senior Pastor………..Jim Craver
FLC Administrator...Danny Neumann
Evangelism Director…...Harry Dietz
Communications Dir…Teressa Cope
Church Secretary….....Angie Rohde
Music Director…………....Roxanne
Heckmann
Organist / Pianist ……Annette Stout
Ric Landvatter, President … Evangelism Committee
Albert Menn, Vice-President … Junior High Youth Committee
Katharine Schievelbein, Secretary … Preschool Committee
Doris Engelhardt, Treasurer … Stewardship Committee
Dianne Chambers, Asst. Treasurer …Parish Education Committee
Lisa Owen… Mission Outreach Committee
Ed Engelhardt … Worship Committee
Julia Glenewinkel … Social Concerns Committee
Kim Koenig … Senior High Youth Committee
George Mannel … Property Management Committee
What’s Happening
in January?
Committee Meetings—
Tuesday, Jan. 2, 7 PM
First Sunday Potluck—
Jan. 7, 11:30 AM
Church Council—
Jan. 9, 6:30 PM
Sunday School Planning
Meeting—Jan. 21,
11:30 AM
Congregational
Meeting—
Jan. 28, after worship