The Spirit Holy Ghost Lutheran Church April 2015 Being and Making Disciples! Easter Grace As we prepare to celebrate the Good News of Easter - our Lord’s victory over sin, death, and the Devil - I was inspired to share a very powerful verse of Scripture along with some reflections of one of my favorite writers, Max Lucado (from his book, Grip of Grace, p. 136-137). The verse comes from 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul is writing those words out of the midst of his own struggles in the flesh, pointing us to the power of God’s grace. I think also of Jesus’ journey as He made His way to the cross, willingly suffering for our sins, and the sins of the world, so that we might experience the fullness of His grace - forgiveness, life, and salvation. God told Paul, “No! I won’t remove the thorn in your flesh.” Jesus was tempted to take another route, but knew that God’s will must be done, for there was no other way to save humanity than the cross and His death. We often question why we have to struggle with temptation, face opposition, or deal with illness, and even face death. God’s answer, whatever it may be, is always couched in His amazing grace - My grace is sufficient - nothing else is needed. Max shares these thoughts, first about Paul, and then about us. “Had God removed temptation, Paul may never have embraced God’s grace. Only the hungry value a feast, and Paul was starving. The self-given title on his office door read, ‘Paul, Chief of Sinners.’ 'o pen ever articulated grace like Paul’s. That may be because no person ever appreciated grace like Paul. You wonder why God doesn’t remove temptation from your life? If He did, you might lean on your strength instead of His grace. A few stumbles might be what you need to convince you: His grace is sufficient for your sin. You wonder why God doesn’t remove the enemies in your life? Perhaps because He wants you to love like He loves. Anyone can love a friend, but only a few can love an enemy. So what if you aren’t everyone’s hero? His grace is sufficient for your selfimage. You wonder why God doesn’t heal you? He has healed you. If you are in Christ, you have a perfected soul and a perfected body. His plan is to give you the soul now and the body when you get home. He may choose to heal parts of your body before heaven. But if He doesn’t, don’t you still have reason for gratitude? If he never gave you more than eternal life, could you ask for more than that? His grace is sufficient for gratitude.” God’s grace is sufficient because, in His weakest moment, when Christ’s body was broken, and His blood was poured out for us on the cross; Jesus achieved the greatest victory of all - the Resurrection to New Life! His grace continues to mold and shape and transform us so that we become a new creation in Him. May we celebrate with exceeding joy, the Good News of His sufficient Grace! A Blessed Easter! Pastor David The Spirit April 2015 Holy Week Schedule Breakfast Devotions: Holy Week will be shared among three of the Lutheran Churches in Fredericksburg at 7am on Monday (Holy Ghost), Tuesday (Zion), and Wednesday (Bethany), March 30, 31, and April 1 with food, fellowship, and faith. Maundy Thursday Services will be held on April 2 at 11am and 6:30pm with Holy Communion being celebrated. Good Friday Services are offered on April 3 at 11am and 7:00pm as we remember Christ’s suffering and death. The “Passion of Christ” drive thru is on Friday from 5:00pm to 6:45pm. EASTER WEEKEND + Saturday, 6:00pm (same message as 8:00am and 10:30am)! + Easter Sunrise, 7:00am! (Fellowship Hall parking lot) + Sunday School at 9:15am features the Easter Play, Butterfly Release, and the good news that “Christ is Risen!” + Festive Easter Worships are at 8:00am and 10:30am! + Note: The Church office will be closed on Easter Monday. Fresh Flowers adorn the Resurrection Cross which is stationed outside Church on Easter morning. All are invited to bring flowers and place them in honor of our risen Lord! Sabbatical Update: The pastoral sabbatical plan for Pastor Bobby continues to unfold. A support and feedback team has been created to offer input and prayer. The group includes Carlton Eckert, Kim Jung, Grace Watson, and David Bullion. The sabbatical timing is set for June, July and August. More details will be forthcoming in the next newsletter. Your prayers are invited. Easter Sermon Series The Easter sermon series for April and May is titled, “The Fear of the Resurrection!” NEW BOOK STUDY Eight different stories involving Bible persons from after Jesus’ death will be explored, unearthing their real fears which are also many of our real fears! How does one overcome fear? By faith! May our fears be calmed by faith in the resurrection of our ever living Savior! “GRACE” by Max Lucado will be read and studied on Sunday mornings at 9:15am with a repeat class offered on Tuesday evenings at 6pm. The class will begin April 12 and continue through May 31. 2 Books will be available for $5. Pastor Bobby is the leader of the class. The Spirit April 2015 Passion of Christ Drive Through The Passion of Christ Drive Through depicts the last days of Jesus’ life as He suffered and died on the cross for us. The event will be held on Good Friday, April 3 from 5-6:45 pm. The route starts in front of the office, and loops around the Fellowship Hall. This has become a tremendous witness to the community in remembering Christ’s passion and death, pointing us to the grand event of Easter as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord. In order to make the event a successful outreach, we need everyone’s help. We will need people in the various scenes, help setting up, tearing down, repairing and washing costumes. If you would like to help, or have questions, please contact Barbara or Kenneth Sagebiel at 992-9610. If you are unable to help, please make plans to drive through on Good Friday, and invite others to do so as well. Spring Freecycle Saturday, April 11th - Fellowship Hall SAVE THE DATE!!! Clean out your closets, storage rooms, garages and donate your good "stuff" to someone who can use it. Kindernest will host a golf tournament on Sat., April 18, at 9am. If you have items to give, drop them off between 12pm-3pm on Friday, or 8am–10am on Saturday. Otherwise, come by at 10am to get what you need. Get your team together and support our pre-school program! The day includes breakfast, lunch, and lots of raffle items! Thanks for all your past support you are wonderfully generous! We can always use volunteers on Saturday morning starting at 7am. Please call Phyllis at 997-8939 for more information. ($100/person) Office Manager News NEW WORSHIP DISCIPLES GROUP After faithfully serving as the Church Office Manager for the past six years, Stacy Loth has offered her notice of departure. This is due to a recent change in residence (West of Harper) and the upcoming building of a new home. We thank Stacy for her outstanding accomplishments, team work, service and dedication to the congregation and Christ. Her presence and leadership have greatly impacted the Church and she will be missed! Again, many thanks to Stacy and praise be to God! CONTINUES IN APRIL! A new way of doing Ushers, Greeters, and Support Ministers is happening in 2015. Due to the increasingly difficult task for those who work to recruit volunteers to serve in various worship roles, a new approach has been devised. “Disciple Groups” have been created by dividing the congregation into twelve groups, with each group having coverage for one month during the year. Each Disciple Group has a leader who will contact her/his team in advance to discover which services that month they might be able to provide service. Orientation for each group is given during the month prior to serving. Church Office Manager Position If you have questions about the new system please visit with Polly Zenner, Marjorie Otte, or Glenna Hartman. Thank you for your patience as the new pieces fall into new places. 3 A Search Team has been created to fill the church office manager role. Interested persons can receive a job description and application from the church office. The Spirit April 2015 WORSHIP I APRIL Saturday, 6:00pm - Informal Service; Sunday, 8:00am - Traditional Service; and Sunday, 10:30am - Varied Format. The Easter Sermon Series for April and May is titled, “The Fear of the Resurrection!” Eight different stories involving Bible persons from after Jesus’ death will be explored, unearthing their real fears which are also many of our real fears! How does one overcome fear? By faith! May our fears be calmed by faith in the resurrection of our ever living Savior! Maundy Thursday, Apr. 2: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied” is the beatitude of the day. We all come hungry and only God can provide the feeding we need to fill the soul. Holy Communion is served at both the 11am and 6:30pm service as the Altar is stripped at the evening worship. Good Friday, Apr. 3: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven” is the Good Friday beatitude. Christ took on the persecution of the cross so that we might inherit the Kingdom of God, but it was only through this bitter suffering, bleeding and dying that our salvation was made possible. Service times are 11am and 7pm. Sat. & Sun., Apr. 4 & 5: “Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!” This is the chant of the day as the sunrise service opens up the day at 7am in the Western parking lot of the Fellowship Hall. Festive services then follow at 8am and 10:30am! A butterfly release, children’s Easter re-enactment, banners, special music, the gospel story, Holy Communion-- all point to death being defeated! Don’t miss the story of stories-- He Is Risen! Sat. & Sun., Apr. 11 & 12: “Fear of Faith” is the first subject addressed in the new sermon series! Thomas is the fear-laden, doubt-struggler and faith is the weapon to battle it. We all have our doubts - some greater than others, but no doubt - we must give them over to God in faith! Communion is served to remind us of God’s assurance! Sat. & Sun., Apr. 18 & 19: “Fear of Getting Involved” is the focus for this week as the post-Easter sermon series takes us to Pilate. What keeps us from getting involved and making a difference for God? Sat. & Sun., Apr. 25 & 26: “Fear of Changing the Status Quo” is the theme of the weekend as the Jewish leaders and Roman guards are the Easter Bible story people that are reflected on. Change can be a fear producing idea that many people will prefer to avoid even when faced with painful situations such as abuse and alcoholism. Christ was raised from the dead to change our places of bondage and us! The Answer is Easter After the April 2013 suicide of his 27-year-old son, Matthew, pastor and author Rick Warren was often asked how he was able to keep going. His frequent reply? “The answer is Easter.” In the Easter sermons Warren preached the following year, he emphasized that Jesus’ resurrection is the answer to discouragement, defeat and devastating trials. “The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus happened over three days,” Warren explained. “Friday was the day of suffering and pain and agony. Saturday was the day of doubt and confusion and misery. But Easter, that Sunday, was the day of hope and joy and victory.” “You will face these three days over and over and over in your lifetime. And when you do, you’ll find yourself asking, as I did, three fundamental questions. Number one, what do I do in my days of pain? Two, how do I get through my days of doubt and confusion? Three, how do I get to the days of joy and victory? The answer is Easter.” 4 The Spirit April 2015 Adult Class Opportunities Kindernest Director to Retire After ten and a half years of serving as the Kindernest Preschool Director, Phyllis Smith will retire on April 30th. Mrs. Smith has provided the school tremendous stability, gifts of leadership, staff supervision second-to-none, childhood growth opportunities, and personal passion. Kindernest has experienced lots of change and internal growth under her direction. She led the school to achieve public accolades and community recognition for excellence in early childhood education. Mrs. Smith will truly be missed as we bid her farewell and Godspeed in a retirement that is well deserved! “Acts of Worship” is written by David Cook based on studies in Daniel, the Gospels, Ephesians, Hebrews, and James. Alton Klier leads the class. (Sundays, 9:15am - FH) Book of Acts Study focuses on the amazing story of how the early church grew and flourished amid all the struggles and persecution it faced. There is a lot we can learn about our faith today as we study the history of the early church. Pastor David leads the class. (Sundays, 9:15am - FH) “Grace” by Max Lucado is the new book study which will be read and studied on Sunday mornings at 9:15am with a repeat class on Tuesday evenings at 6pm. Pastor Bobby is the leader of the class. Faith Studies Class is delving into a study on the “Book of Romans.” Dick Traugott is the contact. (Sundays, 9:15am - Office Conf. Room) A Couples Class focusing on applications of Biblical principles for interacting with others sprinkled with fun and fellowship will continue through May. Leading the class are Jerry & Rhonda Gross and John & Grace Watson. (Sundays, 9:15am - Kammlah Room) March 16, 2015 1. Began with prayer by President, Archie Jacoby, asking God to lead the church and council in ministry! nd Men’s Breakfast Devotion: On the 2 Wednesday of every month at 6:30am, a group meets for food, fellowship, and a devotion at Jalisco’s Restaurant. The next meeting is April 8. 2. A Small Group Ministry plan to intentionally begin small groups in the church was discussed. Ladies Lunch Study titled “The Faith Dare: 30 Days to Live Your Life to the Fullest” by Debbie Alsdorf meets every other Wednesday from Noon to 1ish in the FH. The next meeting is April 8. Facilitated by Mary Eckert (998-4337) and Kim Gibbs (456-7299). 3. The Sausage Dinner with proceeds going to the food pantry and children campers was celebrated and planned again for next year! ** - A new study (TBD) will begin Wed., April 22. 5. A Search Team has been created to receive applications, interview, and hire a new Office Manager, replacing Stacy Loth, who announced her departure. 4. Holy Week and Easter plans were shared. Men’s Community Bible Study meets every Thursday at 7:00am in the Fellowship Hall. Leading the class is Pastor Bill Counts. Mike Birdlebough is the contact. 6. Discussed Pastor Bobby’s upcoming sabbatical in June, July and August. Women’s Bible Study titled “Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy” by Beth Moore meets every other Monday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Office Conf. Room. The next meeting is April 13. Contact Karen Nevins at 992-9424 or Sandy Birdlebough at 998-4504 with any questions. Grief Support Group meets every Thursday at 9:30am in room #115 of Bethany Lutheran Church. Grief is a natural response to loss and many times we need assistance to work through it. The sessions are moderated by Rev. John Watson, retired pastor. Call Polly Zenner at 997-5701 for more information. 7. Closed in prayer uplifting the joys and concerns of many in our congregation and community. 5 AA: Alcoholics Anonymous: A support group meets at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church on Thursdays at 8pm in the Kammlah Room of the Education Bldg. Please make use of the support resources available to yourself, your family, and/or your friends. The Spirit April 2015 Calendar Church Website 6 The Spirit April 2015 Ministry Schedule Excel Spreadsheet 7 The Spirit April 2015 Altar Guild: Pastoral Acts: April: Lisa Kaman, Sherry Keyser, Vicki Ristau, Sammie Knopp Baptisms: 03/01/15 Ramsay Pearl Hahn, daughter of Adam & Katy Hahn Lent/Easter: Debbie Klaehn, Lois Mavsar, Gay Mueller, Virginia Clark Funerals: 03/24/15 03/25/15 May: Rhonda Usener, Debbie Phelps, Dianne Staudt, Dianne Eckert Clinton Herber Pamela Beckmann Women of Faith Study Leaders: Circles Evening Guild Lydia Circle Katherine Luther April Pastor Pastor Pastor May Hailey Binford Laverne Cuddy Polly Zenner ursing Home Communion: (Bethany) Wednesday, Apr. 1 Wednesday, Apr. 1 Thursday, Apr. 2 Thursday, Apr. 2 Thursday, Apr. 2 Wednesday, Apr. 8 Wednesday, Apr. 8 Thursday, Apr. 9 Thursday, Apr. 9 9:30am 10:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 9:30am 10:30am 9:30am 10:30am Knopp Assisted Knopp #2 Heritage Place Paige House Tri-Star Windcrest Fredericksburg Knopp Retirement Knopp #1 Holy Ghost Financial Report: Gen. Fund Balance, Feb. 1, 2015: $44,416.69 Feb. Receipts: $60,242.20 Feb. Expenses: $64,729.08 Gen. Fund Balance, Feb. 28, 2015: $39,929.81 Special Offerings during February: World Hunger - $15.00; Love Gift - $1,049.00 Financial Barometer: Feb. YTD Income $60,242.20 $114,567.12 Expenses $64,729.08 $109,637.31 +/-4,486.88 4,929.81 Building/Debt Retirement Fund: Balance, Feb. 1, 2015: $34,512.78 Income/Feb.: $11,550.01 Disbursements/Feb.: $11,449.61 Balance, Feb. 28, 2015: $34,613.18 Fellowship Hall Loan: Balance: February 28, 2015: $396,329.49 APRIL CELEBRATIOS Birthdays: 04/08/23 04/08/24 Anniversaries: 04/13/52 04/14/56 04/16/61 04/22/49 04/22/56 04/28/62 Thank you for your faithful gifts and presence! Helen R. Jung Helen Schlueter SIMPLY GIVIG Andrew & Victoria Loeffler Harvey & Vernell Ellebracht Stanley & Kathy Keese Woodrow & Ethelyn Durst John & Lois Mavsar Buford & JoAnn Durst (If we missed your 90+ birthday or 50+ anniversary, please call the church office, 997-2288.) 8 Simply Giving is an electronic way of sharing your tithes and offerings with the church. It is sponsored by THRIVENT Financial Services and is free to you, the giver. If you’d like to set up an account whereby your weekly or monthly gifts are automatically transferred from your bank account to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, please visit with Florence Eckert, 997-2288. The Spirit April 2015 HOLY GHOST LUTHERA WOME OF FAITH LUTHERA WORLD RELIEF HEALTH CARE KITS – We had a great response to the LWR health care kits. The final count of kits given will be known after the April collection day. Thanks to everyone who participated! WORLD DAY OF PRAYER was held March 6, 2015, at Fbg. United Methodist Church. The Women of The Bahamas served as authors of the service and it was based on when Jesus said, “Do you understand what I have done for you?” LUTHERA WORLD RELIEF QUILTERS are in need of regular thread, not quilters thread. Also, if you have any used flat or fitted sheets, pillowcases, light blankets or mattress pads, we use them as fillers in the quilts. We have a need for fabric material as well. If you have any of these items, they can be dropped off at the church office or on Monday and Tuesday afternoons at the Old Sunday School building. Also, we will be needing ½ pint jelly jars for the Fall Festival. SPRIG GATHERIG – The NALC South Texas Mission District Gathering will be held April 18, 2015 at First English Lutheran Church in Victoria, TX. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, April 8, 2015. The cost is $20.00 per person. A physical offering of ladies, men's or children's undergarments of any size and/or socks of any size will be taken. These items will be donated to Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry. If you wish to attend, please contact Carol Feuge at 997-3071 or Polly Zenner at 997-5701. DATES TO REMEMBER Apr. 6 -- LWR Collection Day (Easter Monday) - 8:00am to 11:00am Apr. 6 -- Bloodmobile - 10:30am to 7:00pm - American Legion Hall Apr. 9 -- Lydia Circle Meeting - 9:30am - Fellowship Hall Apr. 9 -- Katherine Luther Circle Meeting - 1:00pm - Fellowship Hall Apr. 11&12 -- Fair Trade Products Sale - Katherine Luther Circle Apr. 12 -- Graduation Dinner for Seniors - Fellowship Hall Apr. 13 -- Evening Guild Meeting - 6:00pm - Fellowship Hall Apr. 18 -- NALC South TX Mission District Spring Gathering, Victoria, TX Take Care of Your Health April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of health-related injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer. We can all do our part to prevent alcohol misuse or abuse. We can use this month to raise awareness about alcohol abuse and take action to prevent it, both at home and in the community. Here are just a few ideas: 1.) Encourage friends or family members to make small changes, like keeping track of their drinking and setting drinking limits; 2.) Share tips with parents to help them talk with their kids about the risks of alcohol use; 3.) Ask doctors and nurses to talk to their patients about the benefits of drinking less or quitting; and 4.) Limit your drinking to no more than 1 drink a day for women or 2 drinks a day for men. If you are drinking too much, you can improve your health by cutting back or quitting. Here are some strategies to help you cut back or stop drinking: • • • • • Keep track of how much you drink. Choose a day each week when you will not drink. Don’t drink when you are upset. Avoid places where people drink a lot. Make a list of reasons not to drink. Borrowed from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. 9 If you are concerned about someone else’s drinking, offer to help. There are many Alcoholic Anonymous groups that meet weekly in Fredericksburg, including one at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church on Thursday evenings at 8pm. The Health Care Team wishes you a Healthy April! The Spirit April 2015 Food Pantry Special Requests The Church family celebrates with thirteen new members! Michael Schoonover 641 Kerr Rd. Fbg., TX 78624 Lee & Darline Cunningham 1125 S. Adams #102 Fbg., TX 78624 Nick & Shayna Thompson Daughter - Aubrey 1380 Knopp School Rd. Fbg., TX 78624 Kendra Jung Sons - Tyler, Colton, Trapper, and Christopher Cramer 618 S. Columbus Fbg., TX 78624 Carmen Woerner Daughter - Cadence 661 Sandy Lane Fbg., TX 78624 The most needed items for the FBG Food Pantry include: Peanut Butter, Flour, Sugar, Canned Meat, Soups, Canned Fruit, and Canned Vegetables. You may bring your donations to church and place inside the door, or take them directly to the Food Pantry. Thank you for caring and sharing in the name of Jesus! Praise God for these souls who join in “Being and Making Disciples!” This food delivery program continues to feed others with not only a great meal prepared by the C-Team, but with love, joy, friendliness and the faith of those who take the meals. HGLC has been involved now for eleven months and many hungry hearts have been fed on both sides of the delivery! Contact Yvonne Holleman at 830-928-3662 to get information about becoming involved. CREATIO CARE “You rule the oceans. You subdue their storm-tossed waves.” Psalm 89:9 NLT Getting started: 1. “Let it Go” at our next Freecycle Community Outreach on April 11. See details elsewhere in newsletter and future bulletins. 2. Love your cycling neighbor. a) When encountering cyclists, reduce speed, don’t tailgate, give bicyclists space. b) Cut them some slack. Riders come in different skill levels and can be unpredictable. c) Be considerate. Do not blast horn when in close proximity to cyclists. Watch before opening vehicle doors. d) Unfortunately, cyclists are sometimes oblivious of their motorist neighbors. Instead of getting annoyed, remain calm and pray for them. 3. Avoid disposables whenever possible. Instead of paper towels, use sponges or rags. Since anything is possible with God, pray for our Freecycle: a) that just the right amount of items needed will be donated and b) that the needy in our community will participate. 10 Submitted by John W. Watson, Earth Stewards Ministry Chair, and Exec. Dir. of Fredericksburg SHINES FBGSHIES.ORG: Recycling from A-Z and many more ideas for conserving energy, resources, and God’s earth! The Spirit April 2015 The Spirit is the official news publication of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Fbg., Texas, which is wholly responsible for its content. The Ministers, The Congregation Bobby Vitek, Pastor David Priem, Pastor Clint Pluenneke, Pastor of Youth & Family Ministries Daniel Hofmann, Minister of Children & Young Families Stacy Loth, Office Manager Shirley Preece, Office Assistant Kay Melcer, Office Assistant Florence Eckert, Finance Secretary Alan Williams, Visitation Minister John Watson, Visitation Minister Marti Jennings, Ministry Facilitator Deanne Moellering, Music Ministry Coord. Carol Brinkmann, Fellowship Hall Supervisor Arnold Schlueter, Pastor Emeritus Paul & Marie Senff, Missionaries Emeritus Church Office Hours Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. - Noon Telephone: 997-2288 / Fax: 997-7869 Email: [email protected] Website: www.holyghostfbg.org Bobby Vitek - [email protected] David Priem - [email protected] Clint Pluenneke - [email protected] Daniel Hofmann - [email protected] Kindernest Montessori Preschool Phyllis Smith, Director 113 E. San Antonio Street Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 Telephone: 997-8939 MIISTRY TEAMS: Barnabas Team Bread of Life Building Comm. “C” Team Cemetery Team Cemetery Team Earth Stewards Feeding John Fishers for Christ Grief Group Health Care Team Holy Ghost Quilters Holy Ghost Quilters Investment Team Kindernest Team LWR Quilters Landscape Team NH Comm. Coord. NH Devotions “P” Team Passion of Christ Property Team “R” Team Resource Mgmt. Service Project Team Stewardship Team Welcome Patrol Worship Decorating Marti Jennings 990-1618 Charles Feller 997-8006 Kory Keller 210-213-7035 Virginia Clark 997-3494 Carey Bonn 997-7215 Laverne Boos 997-5759 John Watson 998-4133 Yvonne Holleman 928-3662 Debbie Klaehn 997-7234 Polly Zenner 997-5701 Amy Montgomery 997-5095 Helen Usener 997-7945 Irene Crutcher 997-7072 Rick Ristau 997-5181 Tammy Staedtler 998-7031 Roslee Lochte 997-1536 Kathy Boos 997-5878 Verdie Pezzaro 210-722-4754 Windy Duecker 997-2983 Coy & Stacie Akin 456-9005 Ken/Barb Sagebiel 997-9519 Greg Henricksen 990-8138 DeAnn Reyes 997-1134 Dianne Staudt 997-4729 Doyle Moellering 997-2723 Judy Vordenbaum 997-6180 Sandy Poole 997-9098 Yvonne Fox 669-2018 WORSHIP TEAMS: Altar Guild Coord. Altar Guild Coord. Communion Servers Disciple Team Leader Disciple Team Leader Disciple Team Leader Nursery Child Care Nursery Child Care Nursery Vol. Coord. Organist/Pianist Coord. Readers Coord. Video Tech Coord. Adela Wunderlich Donna Rees Corrine Jung Glenna Hartman Marjorie Otte Polly Zenner Penny Ersch Shyla Smith Penny Ersch Bernice Basse Lois Weidenfeller Kim Wilson 992-3512 997-8564 997-3310 257-2469 644-2655 997-5701 997-9747 456-7561 997-9747 669-2380 997-8455 685-3221 CHOIRS: Please keep us informed There are many times when your phone call to the church office is the only way we may discover that someone is in the hospital, ill, or in need of a pastoral visit. Please let us know if you have special needs outside the regular office hours. ursery Childcare is available on Sunday mornings from 7:45am-noon so that parents might attend worship and/or Sunday School. Children ages 8 months through 4 years old are welcome. Penny Ersch and Shyla Smith are the childcare providers. Penny Ersch also coordinates the volunteers. Additional volunteers are always needed and welcome! 11 Bell Choir Youth Choir Sanctuary Choir Deanne Moellering 990-8410 Deanne Moellering 990-8410 Larry Reavis 997-4287 GROUPS: Church Council Pres. Men in Mission Sunday School Supt. Women of Faith Women of Faith Youth Group Archie Jacoby Carlton Eckert Kathy Boos Carol Feuge Polly Zenner Jake Pluenneke 644-2284 997-3536 997-5878 997-3071 997-5701 997-6286 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Permit No. 99 HOLY GHOST LUTHERAN CHURCH 109 EAST SAN ANTONIO STREET FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS 78624-4135 12 April 5 – EASTER SUNDAY 7:00am – Sunrise Service at Fellowship Hall parking lot 8:00am – Worship/Communion 9:15am – Sunday School for all ages 9:15am – Spirit Rally, Easter Play, and Butterfly Release 10:30am – Worship/Communion April 4 – Easter Saturday 6:00pm – Worship/Communion April 3 – Good Friday 11:00am – Worship Service in Church 5:00 – 6:45pm – “Passion of Christ” Drive Thru 7:00pm – Worship Service in Church April 2 – Maundy Thursday 11:00am and 6:30pm – Worship/Communion in Church April 1 – 7:00am – Breakfast/devotion at Bethany March 31 – 7:00am – Breakfast/devotion at Zion March 30 – 7:00am – Breakfast/devotion at Holy Ghost March 29 – Palm Sunday 8:00am – Worship/Communion 9:15am – Sunday School for all ages 10:30am – Worship/Communion with Palm Procession
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