Lamb
of God
The
Light of
Christ
Lutheran Church
Lamb of God Lutheran Church and School • 1400 FM 1960 E. Bypass, Humble, TX 77338 • 281-446-LAMB • www.lambofgod.net
Vol. XXXX, No. 4
Coming up
at Lamb of God...
April 1
SAGE Lunch noon
April 2
Maundy Thursday Worship 7 pm
April 3
Good Friday Worship
noon & 7 pm
April 4
Easter Picnic & Egg Hunt 11 am
April 5 - Easter
Sunrise Service 6:30 am
Breakfast Served 7-10 am
Worship 8 & 10:30 am
Egg Hunt 9:30 am
April 11
Ignite Men’s Ministry 8 am
Confirmation Class 9 am
April 13-17
LOGLS Trike-A-Thon
April 16
SAGE Trip 8 am
April 19
Prayer Walk 8:45 am
April 26
Voters Assembly Meeting
following 10:30 service
April 2015
He is Risen...
THE
L UTHERAN C HURCH
Missouri Synod
Highlights Inside...
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Pastor’s Pen
SAGE
Prayer Team News
From the President
School News
From the Chief Elder
April Birthdays
He is Risen...Indeed!
Our Traveling Members...
Lamb of God Lutheran
Church and School
Lee Bohot
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church ........ Feb. 22 & March 1
La Grange, Texas
Jim & Lana Frank
Flora-Bama Christian Church .................. February 22
Pensicola, Florida
First Lutheran Church .................................... March 8
Inverness, Florida
Mike & Linda Coon
Hidden Valley Ranch Chapel .......................... March 1
Mission, Texas
Nancy Giffhorn
Family of Christ Lutheran Church.................. March 8
Colorado Springs, Colorado
MISSION STATEMENT
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C - Connecting Communities to Christ
VISION STATEMENT
To be a healthy church fulfilling the
five purposes God has given us:
Growing stronger through Worship
Growing warmer through Fellowship
Growing deeper through Discipleship
Growing broader through Ministry
Growing larger through Evangelism
To be listed in Our Traveling Members, bring a bulletin
in to the church office from the church you attended.
Please be sure to write your name on the bulletin and
that it has its address and date.
Church Offerings February 2015
God’s Grace
General Offering
Date
Amount
02/01/15 .......................... $16,988.67
02/08/15 .............................14,330.17
02/15/15 .............................. 9,170.67
02/22/15 ............................ 13,441.67
Total ................................ $53,931.18
Baptism:
March 1
Bebee Seapaul
Attendance for February 2015
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February 2015
$12,844.04
Church Expenses February 2015
$60,407.00
If you have any questions, please contact John Farina
at [email protected] .
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The Beacon
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Editor: Lola Wilbur
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Pastor’s Pen
I also bought the Kindle
edition of the Story for children. Each Sunday morning,
Zachary, Aubrey, and Melanie gather around the kitchen
table. Using Skype I read a
chapter while they turn the pages of the hardcopy
of the book. After reading, we discuss what it
means to us. It’s the best part of the week.
I am in good hands here; the Navy Chaplains
provide opportunity to worship at Enduring Freedom Chapel. It may not be big and fancy, but it’s
pretty full on Sunday mornings. I look forward to
seeing you all soon at Lamb of God.
Best regards,
Lt. Greg Bosley, US Navy
Dear Friends,
It is my prayer that you are being blessed through
our “Story” series. If you have not been connected in
some way to this exciting journey it is not too late. We
still have books and opportunities to join a small group.
But we received an email recently that will warm your
heart. You may remember that we prayed for Greg,
Beverly and their children before Greg left for Africa.
Here is the email:
Friends,
Greetings from Djibouti, Africa. While I’m
deployed with Combined Joint Task Force- Horn
of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, technology helps
me stay in touch with the Lamb of God community. My beautiful wife, Beverly, sent me a copy
of the story which I enjoy reading. We unusually get out of work a little early on Saturday’s
which is when I listen to the previous week’s
sermon podcast. Thank you to those who make
that possible.
The “Story” is God’s story. But what is exciting is
that we are a part of His story forever!
God bless you!
Pastor Mark
Join us this Easter
Maundy Thursday, April 2
7 p.m. Worship Service w/Holy Communion
Good Friday, April 3
Noon & 7 p.m. Worship Service
Easter Sunday
Sunday,, April 5
6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service
7-10 a.m. Easter Breakfast
8 & 10:30 a.m. Worship w/Holy Communion
9:30 a.m. Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
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SAGE
Seniors Are God’s Emissaries
aries
SAGE Luncheon:
Jesus is the spice of life; We are SAGE!
The monthly luncheon will be held on Wednesday,
April 1 from noon-1:00 p.m. in FH 103. Come and join
us in feeding our bodies and souls. Bring a casserole,
salad or dessert and enjoy the fellowship and Bible
study. “Taste and see that the Lord is good.”
g her
posals. When she was 20, her parents died, leaving
the family fortune. But she sold all of her possessionss and
used part of the money to support a home for reverentt virgins who prayed and fasted, doing charitable works.
ns to
At age 30, Paraskevi began leading Roman citizens
faith in Christ. Several Jews filed complaints aboutt her
and Emperor Antonius Pius (138-161) summoned her to
his palace for questioning. He was attracted by her great
beauty and tried to get her to denounce her faith, even
promising to marry her and make her an empress. When
essed
she refused, he had a helmet lined with nails compressed
on her head with a vice. It had no effect and many who
witnessed converted to Christianity.
Antonius continued to torture her by having her hang
by her hair while having her arms and hands burned with
torches. Antonius then had her immersed in a large caulered,
dron of oil and tar. Miraculously, she stood in it. Angered,
y the
Antonius approached the cauldron and was blinded by
evi to
hot steam. At this moment the Emperor asked Paraskevi
od is
heal him. She responded, “Emperor, the Christian God
nishhealing you from the blindness given to you as a punishment.” Immediately the Emperor regained his sight and
allowed Paraskevi to continue her missionary work.
After Antonius’ death in 161 AD, a plague broke out.
Romans took it as a sign from their gods that they were
angered by the tolerance of Christianity. Consequently,
under Marcus Aurelius persecutions against Christians resumed.
Paraskevi was continuing to spread the Gospel when
she was captured and arrested for refusing to sacrifice to
pagan gods, then thrown into a snake pit. She made the
sign of the cross over the serpent, which perished. Later,
priests demanded she be condemned to death by beheading. She was eventually tortured and beheaded by Governor Tarasius in 180 AD.
Her remains were eventually taken to Constantinople,
where they are venerated by the faithful to this day. Many
healing miracles are attributed to St. Paraskevi’s divine intervention. “It is said that merely coming in contact with
the dirt of her grave, faithful crippled could walk, demonized would return to health and the infertile would bear
children.” Healing of the blindness of the Antonius Pius
while in a heated cauldron has made her the Saint associated with the healing of eye ailments.
Sharon Marion
April Travel
Monastery of St. Paraskevi and Star of the Republic
Museum (3 sites)
Date: Thursday, April 16
Place: Washington, TX
Time: 8:00 a.m., be on the Precinct 4 bus LOG
Return: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $16
Lunch: Monastery of St. Paraskevi (freewill offering)
Contact: Sharon Marion, 281-300-0348
Monastery of Saint Paraskevi
This Greek Orthodox Monastery was established in
June 2004. It is a women’s monastery which currently has
four Sisters in residence and is headed by Abbess Paraskevi named for Saint Paraskevi, a Christian martyr at the
time of Roman persecution. “This is a Holy Monastery
of our Lord Jesus Christ, that is a place of repentance and
redemption for those leading a monastic life and for pious
pilgrims.”
Star of the Republic Museum
Following the monastery visit, we will visit the Star of
the Republic Museum, a star-shaped building representing
Texas’ fight for independence. There will be a three hour
tour of three sites.
Who is Saint Paraskevi?
In a village near Rome during the reign of Hadrian (117138 AD), Agathon and Polite and prayed fervently for a
child. God blessed them with a girl born on “the day of
Our Lord’s suffering.” Being born on this day, the parents
named the child Paraskevi (“Friday” in Greek, but literally
“preparation”). Paraskevi received an excellent education
from both secular and scriptural instructors.
Paraskevi was beautiful, understanding and kind. Having a higher goal in life, she rejected many marriage pro4
Easter Picnic
&
EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 4
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
FREE
Egg Hunt - infant to 11 years old
Hot Dogs • Chips
Rain or Shine
Bring Your Easter Basket
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History of a Favorite Easter Hymn
Samuel Medley (1733-1799) was born in Chestnut,
England. He was the son of a School teacher but was
privately educated by his grandfather. His grandfather
taught Samuel Christian values but he showed little interest. He became friends with boys who were not Godly, and age of 14, Samuel was given an apprenticeship
with an oil-man in London. He only lasted three years
and began searching for a way out. That way was to
join the military, (the British Royal Navy). While in the
Navy, Samuel’s life style did not improve, but rather
became even more crass and profane than before.
In 1759, during the Seven Year’s War, Samuel’s leg
was severely injured. The night before it was to be amputated Samuel reflected on the Biblical teachings from
his grandfather and began to vigorously pray. The next
day when the Doctor examined the leg, remarkable
healing was noted and the leg was spared.
Samuel eventually became a Pastor with a special
interest in the souls of seamen and servicemen. Of the
many poems he penned, his most famous became an
all-time favorite hymn of the Church: I Know That My
Redeemer Lives.
I know that my Redeemer lives;
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, He lives, who once was dead;
He lives, my ever living Head.
Submitted by Nyla Gutekunst
Mark your calendar
Lamb of God VBS 2015
July 27-31
Everest - Conquering Challenges
with God’s Mighty Power
A Note from Shelly
I had a moment, I must admit, the other day. I had
a moment of envy. A person close in my life had just
received an awesome new job that would double their
pay and they would be making six figures plus amazing
benefits. I was happy for them, but only for a moment
it seemed. Satan worked very fast to make sure that my
happiness for them turned into envy. I was soon thinking thoughts such as “how unfair” and “why not me”. I
allowed Satan to take me to the pit with these thoughts
and I even stayed there for awhile…wallowing in my
own self-pity and my envious thoughts. I allowed Satan
to steal my joy for the other person.
As we have been studying The Story, I have received
how I am so much like the Israelites in the Old Testament. God provided for all of their needs and yet they
would look around them and get caught up in the same
self-pity and why not me moments that I was feeling. Many
of us have had these feelings –
many of us are maybe stuck in
these feelings. Focus on these
words for God for each of us
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to
his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19.
God gives each one of us all of our needs according
to HIS riches in glory – not ours but HIS. God knows
our hearts, He knows our desires, and He provides our
needs for us. Focus this week on how God has provided for you and your needs and don’t allow Satan
to steal away your joy for others and your desire to
know God.
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Prayer Team News
PRAYER TEAM MEMBERS:
Spiritual Advisor: Pastor Raymond Van Buskirk
Directors: Nancy Giffhorn & Sharon Marion
Membership: Lee Bohot, Martha Brasted, Linda Coon,
Kathy Farina, Bill Hagebusch, Phyllis Howell, Sam
Howell, Ramonda Hutsell, Linda Jarvie, Billy Phillips,
Barbara Phillips, Ed Stovall, Stacy Walder, and Alan
Wetterhuus.
most Gospel impact.
5. Bless and rededicate the location for God’s Kingdom use.
Different people will pray and participants may add a
petition at the end of each segment in the format. May
God richly bless you as you come to Him in prayer and
may He bless this Capital Campaign!
FASTING AND PRAYER
EVENT: Sunday, April 19 Campus Prayer Walk
In the March Beacon, Pastor Mark asked that the church
body fast and pray each Monday in lieu of eating breakThe Prayer Walk will include three specific locations:
fast as a first fruits offering or our week for spiritual
the Sanctuary/LLC building, Fellowship Hall, and the
growth. The enemy knows that fasting and prayer are
Christian Life Center. The church members are invited
two powerful spiritual weapons.
to participate by selecting a location for touring and
praying. Each tour group will be headed by one of the What is Christian fasting? Biblical fasting is abstainPrayer Team leaders. The Team discussed the compo- ing from food, drink sleep or sex to focus on a period
nents of this event and Pastor Van Buskirk compiled the of spiritual growth. “I humble myself through fasting,”
states King David. We humbly deny something of the
results below:
flesh to glorify God, enhance our spirit and go deeper
Purpose: The Prayer Walk provides the opportunity
into our prayer life.
for church members to be part of the formal prayerthanking prayer-listening, prayer-blessing and prayer- Fasting is more than denying ourselves. It is the lifestyle of a Christian servant. Like reading the Word and
learning activity related to the Capital Campaign.
praying, fasting is a spiritual discipline. In the Old TesBackground: God wants us to use the resources He
tament, Queen Esther instructed her uncle to have the
has given us in the most effective and efficient manHebrew people fast and pray three days, as she did also.
ner for the advancement of His Kingdom. As we
After that time, Esther went before the King to request
pray, He will give us a better appreciation for how
that her life and the life of her people be spared from
the Capital Fund Campaign can bless our commuannihilation. The Lord honored her prayer, and the Henity with the Gospel and bless us with joy in serving.
brew people were delivered.
Through the work of His Spirit among us, He will
In the New Testament, the prophetess Anna” never left
guide and direct us.
the temple but worshipped night and day, fasting and
Organization: Three prayer task teams will walk an
Praying.” (Luke 2:37) The church at Antioch fasted and
assigned portion of the building and grounds. As they
prayed before laying hands on Paul and Barnabas bewalk, they will bless the area and pray using these posfore sending them off to do the Lord’s work.
sible format segments:
Reasons to fast and pray
1. Invocation: “In the name of the Father, Son, and of
1. Jesus fasted and prayed in the wilderness. During
the Holy Spirit. Amen”
His ministry, He instructed His disciples, “When
2. Thank and praise God for His provision for past
you fast and pray…”
ministry, Mention some of the past activities in
2.
The scripture teaches us to fast and pray. The Bible
that building/grounds location.
gives examples of people who fasted and prayed
3. Ask God to bless current ministry activities, menwith positive results.
tioning some of them.
3. Fasting and prayer result in a more intimate rela4. Pray for provision for listed repairs, improvetionship with Christ.
ments, additions, and changes that have been sug4. Fasting enables the Holy Spirit to reveal one’s true
gested for His direction in prioritizing them for the
8:45 – 9:30 (Service /Sunday School times adjusted)
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From the President
A Voters Assembly meeting has been scheduled
for Sunday, April 26, immediately after the 10:30 service. This is one of the three Congregational meetings
each year, and this one is mainly to vote for LOG Council positions that are up for election.
A nomination committee has been created and has
been working to identify qualified candidates to fill
these open positions. Following are the open positions
and those candidates that have agreed to fill those posiEvery person needs breakthrough in his or her life. The
tions pending election by the April Voters Assembly:
breakthrough may be spiritual, emotional, relational,
or financial. It could be for health, provision, solving
Vice President...Darrell Van Buskirk
a problem or making a decision. Breakthroughs come
Member Ministries...(need candidate)
from God to meet that need. Fasting and prayer deOutreach...(need candidate)
liver us from bondage through God’s presence, power
Early Childhood...Stacy Walker / Sandy Herr
and provision. God provides direction and reveals His
Chief Elder (Chosen by Elders)...Mike Wadzeck
purpose in our lives. He will also provide direction for
spiritual condition and bring about repentance and
a transformed life.
5. The Holy Spirit is able to reveal His truth in the
heart through His Word.
6. Fasting can transform the prayer life into a richer,
more meaningful communication with God.
7. Fasting and prayer can bring about breakthroughs
in one’s life.
Lamb of God Lutheran Church.
The Nomination Committee is working hard to find
candidates for the remaining positions, and updates will
be announced in the church bulletins for the next two
weeks. If you have an interest in any of these positions
or know of someone who does, please contact me:
Mike Coon [email protected] 605-351-4074
For those who cannot fast a breakfast each Monday for
medical reasons, perhaps a liquid breakfast or broth
could be consumed. If breakfast must be eaten, consider praying immediately upon rising so that prayer
precedes breaking the fast.
Suggestions for prayer during fasting:
It is helpful to keep a running list of prayer needs.
Buy a Mother’s Day Corsage
and Support Lutherans For Life
• Knowledge of God’s will and vision for Lamb of
God Lutheran Church
• Provision to carry out the Great Commission
• Capital Fund Campaign: May the Lord deliver us
from the 1.62 million dollar debt. Amen
• Provision for needed campus repairs and good use
of facilities/resources
• Holy Spirit Guidance for all leadership of the
church and the campaign
• Personal spiritual growth and breakthroughs for
the congregation through payer & fasting
• Provision for the church members that they may
give and live generously
• Campaign commitment prayer for family/individual contribution to the Capital Fund Campaign
• Requests for self and others
• Requests for the nation and the world
• Free to…
Corsages are $10 each and
can be ordered and paid for
on Sundays April 26 and May
3 in between services. The
corsages will be at church on
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May
10.
The proceeds of these corsages will go to Lutherans
For Life, a pro-life ministry
of the Lutheran Church. Thank you for your support!
NEW WRAPPED BARS OF SOAP
are needed for the annual
Lutheran World Relief Drive.
Please bring your donation by
Good Friday (April 3).
To God Be the Glory! Amen.
Sharon Marion
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Christian Education Ministries
Sunday Morning 9:15 a.m.
All Adult classes on Sunday
morning will be exploring The Story.
1. The Story with Pastor Raymond will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
2. The Story with Rich Gutekunst will meet in the CLC kitchen.
3. The Story with Bill Hagebusch will meet in FH Room 103.
Discovery Class: (9:17 in the Conference Room) Looking to become a member of Lamb of God? Would you like
to have a better understanding of the Lutheran teachings? In the Discovery Class Pastor Mark will teach through
the basics of Christianity and Lutheran Doctrine. Everyone is invited to be a part of the Discovery Class. If you
would like to become a member of Lamb of God please talk with Pastor Mark.
Tuesday & Wednesday
Bible classes:
THE STORY schedule for April:
Sunday, April 5 – Easter (No “Story”)
Tuesday 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
• Crossways: Meets in Fellowship Hall Rm. #103.
Taught by Rich Gutekunst, DCE
Sunday, April 12th
Chapter 12 – Trial of a King
Day One: Page 161 – bottom of page 164
Day Two: Bottom of 164 – break on 169
Day Three: Break on 169 – end of chapter
Wednesday 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
• Women’s Bible study. The study is on The Story.
Meet in FH 103, Taught by Shelly McMullen,
DCE.
Wednesday 6:00 – 6:50 p.m. - Resumes April 8
• Wednesday Night Women’s Bible Study will be
travelling on two roads – one is TRUSTING GOD
and the other is PLEASING GOD. This is an allegory called “The Cure”. Join us in the CLC kitchen
at 6 p.m. This class taught by Phyllis Howell .
Sunday, April 19th
Chapter 13 – The King Who Had It All
Day One: Page 175 – break on page 183
Day Two: Break on 183 – break on 189
Day Three: Break on 189 – end of chapter
Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
• Crossways: Meets in Fellowship Hall Rm. #103.
Taught by Rich Gutekunst, DCE
Sunday, April 26th
Chapter 14 – Kingdom Torn in Two
Day One: Page 193 – middle of page 197
Day Two: Middle of 197 – top of page 210
Day Three: Top of page 201 – end of chapter
• Bethel Class: Class meets in the Sanctuary, Taught
by Pastor Mark
• Bethel Class: Class meets 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. This
class will be slowing down and digging deeper into
scripture. Meets in the CLC Kitchen. Taught by
Rick Lamascus
served
7-10 a.m.
Fellowship
Hall
Childcare is offered Wednesday evenings
from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
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MEN’S MINISTRY
Saturday, April 11th • 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
• Breakfast
• Study on Men in the Bible from The Story
• Up-date on Texas Ramp Project
• As always, bring a bud!
Texas Ramp Project
Our men’s ministry is joining with Texas Ramp Project to build handicap ramps for people in our local community.
Before
After
If you are interested in joining us in building ramps contact Rich Gutekunst at [email protected]
Small Groups for The Story
The process that has been developed for our faith journey through The Story is:
x Sunday morning worship the weekly story will be presented.
x Sunday morning in all Bible classes the weekly story will be probed deeper.
x Small Groups will then process the weekly story as we learn to apply the message to
our lives.
The small groups will consist of 4 - 6 people in each group. The smaller group size allows for
greater faith conversation. Groups have the option to meet weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. If
you would like to facilitate a small group please contact me. I will provide training and all
the materials you will need for your small group. If you would like to host a small group in
your home please contact me. Blessings in your faith journey.
9 If you are looking for a small group experience please contact me and I
will help connect you to a group.
Rich Gutekunst, DCE
Office number: 281-446-8427, E-mail: [email protected]
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Living Generously...even at Tax Time
April is a very special month for a number of reasons. As Christians, the most important reason is that
we celebrate Easter on April 5th. During this holy season, and especially on Easter we are reminded that we
are a people of hope. At Easter time, we join with the
saints of old and the saints of today in greeting each
other with these words: “Jesus Christ is risen! He is
risen indeed! Alleluia!” We have this hope and joy in
Christ even when our life on this side of Heaven experiences pain and disappointment, because we know that
in Christ the best is yet to come!
Another (not so happy) reason why April is special
is that it is time for filing our Income Tax. Paying taxes
has been a cause of distress for many generations…
even centuries. It was that way in the time of Christ.
When His enemies tried to trap Jesus with the question
of whether or not it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar,
Jesus wisely asked them to show him a coin. He asked
them whose portrait and inscription was on the coin.
“Caesar’s,” they replied. Then Jesus said those famous
words: “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God
what is God’s.” (Matthew 22:21)
These words of Jesus remind us that all authorities
(even those we may not like) have been instituted by
God. For the early Christians in the New Testament
times the governing power was from Rome, a corrupt
and anti-Christian power; yet the Bible teaches that
Christians both then and now are to submit to these
government authorities. Today as Christians, we “give
to Caesar” by paying the taxes we owe to our government, but we pray that our elected leaders would
lead our country in God-pleasing and people-blessing
ways.
In April, paying what is due to the government
should also remind us of the second part of Jesus’ command: “to give unto God what is God’s.” There are
many ways to render unto God what belongs to Him.
Stewardship includes the good management of all of
the seven “T’s”—Time (86,400 seconds each day),
Talents (abilities), Treasure (money), Testimony (our
sharing of the good news of Jesus), Touch (caring relationships), Tissue (caring for our bodies as temples
of the Holy Spirit), and even Trash (caring for God’s
creation).
April may be “Tax Time”, but Jesus reminds us that
the other seven “T’s” are equally important.
Lord Jesus, we are so thankful for the joy we have
in You, despite our circumstances. Show us how to
manage your gifts for God’s purposes, in a way that
brings glory to You and blessings for those around us.
Help us to strive for excellence in all we do, and remember that the best is yet to come!
Happy Easter from the Stewardship Team
Chicks and Hogs BBQ Cook-Off
April 25, 2-7 p.m.
Harley Davidson of Kingwood
111 Northpines, Kingwood
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Admission:
Admissio
on $5 adults • Children free!
All proceeds benefit Family Promise of Lake Houston!
The first 300 people to donate $100 to
Family Promise have the opportunity
F
to win a 2015 Harley!
Call Carole Brady at 281-441-3754 or email: [email protected]
or contact Rick Wilbur, 713-291-6915.
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LOGLS and MDO News
From the Chief Elder
The end of the Lenten season
draws near. Christ’s death on the
cross ensured each of us would
spend eternity in Heaven as long
as we believe in Him. You will
see many references to Easter
in the school and we will have
several events to celebrate the
holiday. Lamb of God students
will learn about the significance
of Easter and the generous sacrifice Christ made for us on the cross. Please take the
time to celebrate Christ’s holy sacrifice for us with your
children that they may know what a truly giving and
awesome God we have.
Please mark the following dates on your calendars
for April.
4/02--Classroom Easter parties
4/03--Good Friday, Center Closed
4/04--Easter Picnic
4/05--Easter Sunday, Happy Easter!
4/06---Easter Monday, Center Closed
4/13-17--St. Jude Trike a Thon week
4/24--Field trip to Old MacDonald’s Farm, Three’s
and Four’s
If you are looking for an exciting and Christ filled atmosphere where your child will be safe, loved, encouraged and have fun while learning, please take a tour of
the school or MDO with one of the directors (Christine,
Jackie, and Greg). We would love to have you as one of
our family members. Also, please mention our school
to any of your friends, coworkers, and neighbors who
are looking for a Christian environment for their children.
Have a blessed month!
Greg Toth
I think names are important. As I recall, names started at the beginning. I am not sure who named Adam
(God?). But I am sure the Adam was smart enough to
call her Eve. Much better than “Hey You.” (Gen. 3:20).
God even put Adam in charge of naming the animals.
(Gen. 3:19) That way the lion could say “Good morning
Mr. Zebra.” And the Zebra could reply, “Good morning
Mr. Lion, thanks for not eating me.” God even has a
name, Moses asked him. “What is His name? “Then
what shall I tell them?” God answers “I am.” (Exodus
3:13-14) GREATEST ANSWER EVER!
So why do we NOT wear our name tags? Churches
use name tags, it is a great way of bringing the people
together. For some reason, we have gone against this
thinking. And I know you care, just witness the genuine
greeting when say “Peace be with you.” Why don’t we
say “Pease be with you Greg, or Tom, or Michelle.”
Name tags would be a great help. Sure would make it
easier to identify and welcome a nonmember, THEY
DON’T HAVE A NAME TAG.
Lola did her best encouraging you, even handed out
Snickers candy bars to ones with tags. She just ran out
of steam, not many responded.
If you lost your name tag, let us know and we will get
you another. Is hard to remember to take it off the dressing room table? I HAVE A PLAN! As you are heading
out, put it in your church mailbox. It will be there next
Sunday. And you may find something from the Church,
a letter, replacement name tag. THIS IS WIN, WIN!
Soooooooo, give it a try, let’s wear them so we can
say Good Morning Tom, Steve, Shirley, Susan…. And
you just may have a Snickers bar in your future.
One day closer to heaven
Mike Wadzeck
What Do We Value?
We at Lamb of God value people and want them to
experience the love of Christ, especially when they are
hurting, troubled, or in need. We demonstrate this value by ministering to people through Stephen Ministry.
Contact Erv Luedke, Nancy Giffhorn, Ed Stovall, or
Phyllis Howell for more information. All contacts are
confidential.
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Remember to bring
some
flowers on
Easter morning to
help decorate our
Flowering Cross.
Meet the Elders
Ron Walker
My name is Ron Walker. I was born in Manhattan,
NY, spent my early childhood in Wheeling, WV and
grew up in Spring, Texas.
I married my beautiful wife Stacy in 1999. We wanted a church closer to home so that we could be more
active. God answered our prayer. We began visiting
here in 2007, while searching for a program for our
son, RJ. He began in the Mother’s Day Out program
and moved to the preschool program after a few years.
Our son, Ryan, was born in 2009 and he began the
preschool program a few years later as well. We were
quite pleased with the level of their Christian educational experience. There is so much that we like about
Lamb of God, the teaching, the outreach, and that we
have always felt at home.
On a professional level, I have worked in Management for over 25 years and I feel privileged to bring
that skill set to Lamb of God. I have served as a Deacon. I currently serve on the Strategic Planning Team,
the Stewardship Team and most recently, I am serving
as Co-Director of the Free to...Capital Funds Campaign. I am a manager and teacher by nature and love
to help others. I am blessed to be called to the serving
position of Elder.
I am humbled and I look forward to this opportunity
to grow and serve.
What impressed me the most about LOG is the church
leaders from Pastor Mark, Rich, Nylia and all that are
Meals on
Wheels
Comes to
HAAM
HAAM is partnering together with Meals on
Wheels to bring homebound seniors in our
community nutritious meals.
Please contact Cathy Schrof at 281-446-3663
x120 or email [email protected] for
information on how you can participate.
involved in leading LOG. They are passionate about the
Lords work and anyone attending LOG I believe will
want to be part of this growing church.
When I was ask to be an Elder I prayed about it, talked with Shirley and decided this would be a privilege
for me to serve the Lord here at LOG.
What impressed me the most about LOG is the church
leaders from Pastor Mark, Rich, Nylia and all that are
involved in leading LOG. They are passionate about the
Lords work and anyone attending LOG I believe will
want to be part of this growing church.
When I was ask to be an Elder I prayed about it, talked with Shirley and decided this would be a privilege
for me to serve the Lord here at LOG.
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your recent donation to HAAM. We
were thrilled to receive your gift and are humbled by
your response to our appeal for support for our food
pantry. Thank you for uniting with us and for providing
the kind of help that is needed to continue serving the
most vulnerable in our community.
Your gift will enable us to continue helping our
neighbors in need and those seeking better lives for
themselves and tbeir families.
Sincerely,
Millie Garrison, Executive Director
Tiffany Wyatt, Development Director
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APRIL BIRTHDAYS
1
Jennifer Barta
3
Justin Franklin
Channe’ Sandell
4
Julie Finke
Dylan Hebert
5
Larry Ledet
7
Dusty Dowthitt
Anna Beth Hellmers
8
Landon Alvarez
Christopher Guerrero
Barbara Waiser-Whitt
18
Jacob Lewis
Brandon Schmidt
Zachary Tolloff
10
Ashley Dean
Darrell Van Buskirk
13
Kyle Vaughn
19
Belinda George
Lola Wilbur
14
Amy Duncan
20
Naomi Brunette
Peter Gallmeier
15
Donica Bennett-Batres
George Bryant
Aaron Corcoran
Hannah Corcoran
Jan Jennings
21
Lyle Drews, Jr.
Lana Frank
Elizabeth Lindsey
Jill Wise
17
Mark Brunette
22
Jossie Guerrero
Arielle Wise
24
Riley Currie
Bill Hagebusch
25
Joanna Callahan
26
Andrew (A.J.) Cabiro
Sharon Hay
Amanda Hudson
Emily Morales
Jason Watson
29
Morgan Schroeder
Landen Smith
30
Carol Yates
If your birthday is not listed, it means that we don’t have it. Please contact the church office at:
[email protected] or call 281-446-LAMB (5262) and let us know. We want to wish you a Happy Birthday!
COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Lamb of God is partnering with HAAM to distribute food. The last time
we did this we handed out 15 tons of produce. What a blessing for our
neighbors!
• Save the date! Thursday, May 21st
• Our next event is set for Thursday, May 21st. We need 25-30 volunteers
from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to distribute food to our community.
• This is also a Thrivent Action Team event, so the first 25 people will
receive a really comfortable t-shirt.
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Opportunities for Worship
Sunday Worship
Sunday School for all ages
Discovery Class
Wednesday Bible Study/Worship
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:17 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
A Nursery is available for child care on Sunday from 7:45 a.m. until the
end of the 10:30 a.m. worship service for infants through age 3 in the
Early Childhood Center.
Church Council Members
Nancy Giffhorn
Elders
Mike Coon
Lyle Drews
Mike Egerman
John Farina
Jim Howell
Gary Johnson
Scott Neumueller
Nick Patsis
Dennis Rogers
Duwayne Stork
Ed Stovall
John Thompson
Mike Wadzeck
Ron Walker
Connecting Communities to Christ
Lamb of God Lutheran Church & School
1400 FM 1960 East Bypass
Humble, TX 77338-3910
281-446-LAMB
www.lambofgod.net
Stephen Ministry
President
Vice President
Chief Elder
Secretary
Christian Growth
Care Ministry
Early Childhood Ministry
Facilities
Member Ministries
Outreach
Church Office & LOGLS
281-446-LAMB (5262)
Rev. Mark Brunette, Senior Pastor
Ext. 103
Rev. Raymond Van Buskirk, Visit. Pastor 281-838-5875
Rich Gutekunst, Dir. of Christian Education
Ext. 104
Shelly McMullen, Dir. of Christian Education Ext. 110
Nyla Gutekunst, Director of Music
Ext. 125
Carol Mansell, Campus Administrator
Ext. 143
Greg Toth, School Director
Ext. 102
Christine Guyotte, Assoc. Director, Preschool Ext. 132
Jackie Rathgeber, Associate Director, MDO Ext. 105
Lola Wilbur, School Secretary
Ext. 127
Janet Wade, Human Resources
Ext. 145
Linda Knepper, Receptionist
Ext. 101
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Mike Coon
John Farina
Mike Wadzeck
Mary Howell
Dennis Rogers
Phyllis Howell
Tiffany Wagener
John Thompson
Jennifer Corcoran
Mike Sutton
Phone Directory
April 2015 Helper Schedule
SUNDAY
APRIL 5
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
APRIL 12
8:00 a.m.
APRIL 19
10:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
APRIL 26
10:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
John Thompson*-E Mike Wadzeck*-E
Mike Coon*-E
Mike Egerman*-E
Dennis Rogers*-E Duwayne Stork*-E
John Farina*-E
Elder
Duwayne Stork-E
Ed Stovall-E
Duwayne
Stork-E
John
Thompson-E
Mike Wadzeck-E John Thompson-E
Ed
Stovall-E
Deacon
Mike Coon-E
Dennis Rogers-E
Jim
Howell-E
Jim
Hebert-D
Gary Johnson-E Mike Egerman-ED
Darrell
Van
Buskirk-D
Deaconess Scott Neumueller-E
TBD
Jim Hebert-D
Ron Walker-E
Morelle Cheney-D Rick Lamascus-D
Jack Pruett-D
* see below Mike Egerman-E
TBD
Steve
Clark-D
Morelle
Cheney-D
Steve
Clark-D
Rick
Dickson-D
Sean
Corcoran-D
Morelle Cheney-D
Lay Reader Stacey Egerman
Greeters
Ushers
Julie Finke
Jim Frank
8:00 Service Jim & Nancy Hebert, Ramona Reid
8:00 Service
10:30 Service
Altar Guild
Acolytes
* see below
8:00 a.m.
Jack Rathgeber
Anna Franklin
Frank Wise
Mike Wadzeck
10:30 Service Rich Farina
Ed Stovall,** Mike O’Neill, Lyle Drews, Doug Metz, Brandon Metz, Darrell Van Buskirk, Phillip Brasted, Walter Noack, Dannah Taft, Richard Jennings
9-10:15
Saturday 4/4
Sandy Patsis
Phyllis Howell
Gordon Hellmers,** Jim Hebert, Sam Howell, Brian Lanear, Doug Reid, Duwayne Stork, Cliff Thoe, Ron Walker
10:15-11:45
Kim
Kim
Sandy
Callahan
Callahan
Patsis
LeAnne LeAnne Horn
Kim
Horn
Callahan
Sherry Gandy
7:45-9
Nursery
Claudia Lamascus
Ed Stovall*-E
John Farina-E
Peter Gallmeier-D
Rick Dickson-D
Sean Corcoran-D
Sunday 8:00
Ginger Cooper
Sunday 10:30
Melissa Johnson
7:45-9
10:15-11:45
Kim
Callahan
LeAnne Horn
Ella Johnson
9-10:15
Kim
Kim
Callahan
Callahan
LeAnne
Horn
Saturday 4/11
Jeannie Stork
10:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
Chaz Stringfellow Madison Hagaman
7:45-9
9-10:15
Kim
Jeannie
Callahan
Stork
Kim
LeAnne
Callahan Horn
10:15-11:45
Kim
Callahan
LeAnne Horn
Danielle S.
7:45-9
10:15-11:45
Kim
Kim
Kim Callahan
Callahan Callahan LeAnne Horn
LeAnne Juan Venegas
Horn
9-10:15
Sunday 8:00
Kathy Hayman
Sunday 10:30
Dottie O’Neill
Saturday 4/18
Ella Darr
Sunday 8:00
Vickie Wadzeck
Sunday 10:30
Nancy Giffhorn
Saturday 4/25
Stephanie Smith
Sunday 8:00
JoAnn Colbert
Sunday 10:30
Martha Brasted
10:30 a.m.
Talyn Morace
8:00 a.m.
Regan Hutsell
10:30 a.m.
Davis Thompson
8:00 a.m.
Rosalyn Hutsell
10:30 a.m.
Travis Toth
Coffee Makers
Set Up
Clean Up
NEEDED
Ella Darr
Barbara Phillips
Mary Howell
Brenda Stovall
Janie Noack
Barbara Phillips
NEEDED
WEDNESDAY
APRIL 1
APRIL 8
Elder
no service
Mike Wadzeck
APRIL 15
Gary Johnson
APRIL 22
APRIL 29
Duwayne Stork
Mike Coon
* Elders/Deacons - Maundy Thursday: Jim Howell*, Duwayne Stork, Mike Coon, Morelle Cheney, Scott Neumueller
* Acolytes - Maundy Thursday: Emily Weller; Good Friday, noon: Christine Nice; 7 p.m.: Tyler Braden, Easter Sunday, 6:30 a.m.: Rilea Morace
If you are unable to perform your duty as scheduled, please arrange for a substitute and let your team leader know.
Lamb of God
SUNDAY
April 2015
Lutheran Church
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
5
Easter Sunday
6
Office & School Closed
6:30 am Sunrise Service
7-10 am Easter Breakfast
8:00 & 10:30 am Worship 6 pm Scholar Ath. (Gym)
9:30 am Egg Hunt
7 pm NHPC (Sanct. & FH 102)
12:30 pm NHPC (Sanct.&FH) 7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.)
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13
7
20
21
4
10 am LOGLS (Sanctuary) 7 pm Volleyball (Gym).
1:15 pm WBS (FH 103)
7 pm Maundy Thursday
Service
6 pm Scholar Ath. (Gym)
7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.) 7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.)
Office & School Closed
noon & 7 pm
Good Friday Services
5 am BSF (CLC)
11 am-1 pm Easter Picnic
& Egg Hunt
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11
8
15
22
10 am LOGLS (Sanctuary)
8:00 & 10:30 am Worship
8:45 am Prayer Walk
1:15 pm WBS (FH 103)
9:15 am Sunday School
6 pm WBS (CLC Kit.)
9:17 am Discovery Class
6 pm Scholar Ath. (Gym)
noon SBS (CLC Kit.)
12:30 pm NHPC (Sanct.&FH) 6 pm Scholar Ath. (Gym)
7 pm Worship Service
7
pm
NHPC
(Sanct.
&
FH
102)
6
pm Scholar Ath. (Gym) 7 pm Crossways/Bethel
5:30-7:30 pm Youth
6th-12th Grades
7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.) 7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.) 7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.)
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27
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SATURDAY
3
Trike-A-Thon
10 am LOGLS (Sanctuary)
8:00 & 10:30 am Worship 6 pm Stephen Ministry
1:15 pm WBS (FH 103)
(CLC Kit., Lib., 2, 3, 4)
9:15 am Sunday School
6 pm WBS (CLC Kit.)
9:17 am Discovery Class 6 pm Scholar Ath. (Gym)
6 pm Scholar Ath. (Gym)
7 pm Elders (Conf.)
noon SBS (CLC Kit.)
12:30 pm NHPC (Sanct.&FH)
7 pm Worship Service
7
pm
NHPC
(Sanct.
&
FH
102)
6
pm Scholar Ath. (Gym) 7 pm Crossways/Bethel
5:30-7:30 pm Youth
6th-12th Grades
7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.) 7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.) 7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.)
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FRIDAY
2
10 am LOGLS (Sanctuary)
1:15 pm WBS (FH 103)
6 pm WBS (CLC Kit.)
6 pm Scholar Ath. (Gym)
noon SBS (CLC Kit.)
7 pm Worship Service
6 pm Scholar Ath. (Gym) 7 pm Crossways/Bethel
7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.) 7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.)
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1400 FM 1960 E. Bypass • Humble, TX 77338
281-446-LAMB • www.lambofgod.net
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8:00 & 10:30 am Worship
10 am LOGLS (Sanctuary)
9:15 am Sunday School
1:15 pm WBS (FH 103)
9:17 am Discovery Class 6 pm Stephen Ministry
6 pm WBS (CLC Kit.)
(CLC Kit., Lib., 2, 3, 4)
11:45 am Voters Mtg.
6 pm Scholar Ath. (Gym)
noon SBS (CLC Kit.)
7 pm Worship Service
12:30 pm NHPC (Sanct.&FH) 6 pm Scholar Ath. (Gym)
7
pm
NHPC
(Sanct.
&
FH
102)
6
pm Scholar Ath. (Gym) 7 pm Crossways/Bethel
5:30-7:30 pm Youth
7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.) 7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.) 7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.)
6th-12th Grades
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10 am LOGLS Staff (Conf.)
1:30 pm ECC Team (Conf.)
6:45 pm Choir (Music)
7 pm Volleyball (Gym).
7 pm NHPC (Sanct. & CLC)
7:45 pm Handbells(Sanct.)
7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.)
5 am BSF (CLC)
8 am Men’s Ministry (FH)
9 am Confirmation (Youth)
9 am Scholar Ath. (Gym)
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10 am LOGLS Staff (Conf.)
1:30 pm ECC Team (Conf.)
6:45 pm Choir (Music)
7 pm Volleyball (Gym)
7 pm NHPC (Sanct. & CLC)
7:45 pm Handbells(Sanct.)
7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.)
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17
Trike-A-Thon
5 am BSF (CLC)
9 am Scholar Ath. (Gym)
7 pm Couples Comm. (Port.)
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10 am LOGLS Staff (Conf.)
1:30 pm ECC Team (Conf.)
6:45 pm Choir (Music)
7 pm Volleyball (Gym).
7 pm NHPC (Sanct. & CLC)
7:45 pm Handbells(Sanct.)
7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.)
30
10 am LOGLS Staff (Conf.)
1:30 pm ECC Team (Conf.)
6:45 pm Choir (Music)
7 pm Volleyball (Gym).
7 pm NHPC (Sanct. & CLC)
7:45 pm Handbells(Sanct.)
7:30 pm AA Mtg. (Port.)
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25
5 am BSF (CLC)
9 am Scholar Ath. (Gym)
BSF - Bible Study Fellowship
CLC - Christian Learning
Center
Conf. - Conference Room
ECC - Early Childhood Center
ECMT - Early Childhood Ministry
Team
FH - Fellowship Hall
LOGLS - Lamb of God Lutheran
School
NHPC - New Hope Pentecostal
Church
Port. - Portable Building
SAGE - Seniors Are God’s
Emissaries
Sanct. - Sanctuary
SML - Stephen Ministry Leaders
SBS - Staff Bible Study
WBS - Women’s Bible Study