GOOD NEWS 2015 January St. Paul Lutheran Church P.O. Box 245, Yorktown, Texas 78164 Office: 361-564-2135 Daily Inspiration: 361-564-3993 www.stpaulykt.org e-mail: [email protected] 9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Radio Broadcast 1490 AM or 92.1 FM Pastor: Tim W. Muehlbrad - 361-564-2335 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSION STATEMENT: Empowered by the Holy Spirit to make Christ known; As we love one another, serve our neighbor, and grow in our Faith through studying God’s Word and Worshipping God. The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, January 25, 2015 immediately following the Worship Service. Notice to all Committee Chairs – Annual Reports are due into the Church Office no later than Friday, January 9th for publication in the Annual Report of St Paul. 1 From the Pastor Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Thanks to all you for all your cards, gifts and well wishes during this Christmas Season. Your warmth and generosity fills us with love as we celebrate the greatest gift of all: the gift of God coming into this world. -- Tim & Catherine 2 2013 Council Members Don Wieland – President - 564-3677 Kristin Schustereit – Secretary - 564-9585 Kim Hahn - Parish Ed - 564-3630 Clemens Waskow-Stewardship – 275-6620 Beverly Bruns – Worship - 564-9115 Anna Foerster-Christian Life - 564-9541 Arlen Fehner – Property – 564-2282 Beverly Feller -Social Concerns - 564-2873 Lindsay Green – Youth – 564-2791 Calvin Bruns – Outreach/Evangelism – 564-9115 December 10, 2013 Stewardship: Clem reviewed his report Youth – Lindsay Green reported they are planning a Christmas party. Property – Arlen reported the church sign is complete. The work on the sidewalk lights has begun. A motion was made, seconded and approved to pay $6,000 to have the vinyl flooring replaced in parsonage #2. Arlen explained our insurance covered $49,000 of the damage to the roof on the educational building. Combined with the bid from SW Roofing, our total due would be $35,000 after the check from the insurance. Arlen recommended cleaning up the fascia boards using Sergio Martinez’s bid for the cost per day plus materials. Arlen also recommended we sell the metal sheets removed from the roof for $10 each. Parish Education –Linda reported they were wrapping up preparations for the Christmas program. 3 C.E.M. – There was a large attendance to the Christmas program in the chapel and they are planning another fundraiser for April 18th. Old Business – Basement – Almost complete. Church sign – Complete. Parsonage 1 Repairs – Waiting on gutter repairs. Annual Report – Clem made a motion to present the proposed changes to the congregation at the congregational meeting, the motion was seconded and carried. The Nomination Committee has been made aware of needed volunteers. Budget – Clem reviewed the proposed budget for 2015. New Business – Elevator Maintenance Contract – Don reported the elevator is having problems, a motion was made, seconded and approved to enter into a elevator maintenance contract to have needed repairs made. Other Business – Pastor Tim explained of an Afghan Christian man whose life is threatened being in need and would like to use $1,000 of the emergency benevolence fund to assist. This donation would be sent to the Lutheran church in Rosenberg which has set up an account for this purpose. The council agreed by general consent. The meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer. Note: A full copy of the minutes may be obtained from the church office. GENERAL FUND Income Expenses NET YTD 2014 339,988.74 (317,459.73) 22,529.01 NOV. 2014 40,711.65 (26,631.99) 14,079.66 BUILDING FUND Income Expense NET YTD 2014 257,004.31 (187,216.56) 69,787.75 NOV.2014 30,453.06 (36,368.61) (5,915.55) 4 We will have our first blood drive of 2015 on Jan. 25th. The blood mobile will be in the church parking lot from 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. If you would like to reserve a time, there will be a sign-up sheet in church th on the 11 and 18th. Please bring a list of your medications and a photo ID with you. This is a very personal ministry for those who can donate blood – you are giving a part of yourself to someone else. God Bless you. First Communion Class Pastor will be offering a First Communion Class to all who are in the 2nd Grade or older who have not had Communion instruction. The class will be on Saturday, February 7, 9:3011:30AM in the Educational Building. Please contact Pastor if you have any questions. We welcome into our Family of Faith….. Shane & Courtney Kulik and Colt Speed 304 E 10th St. Yorktown, TX 78164 Brenda Kirchoff 123 E Fifth St P.O. Box 566 Yorktown, TX 78164 Vernon Sparck 590 Hwy 119 S Yorktown, TX 78164 Be sure to greet these new members and invite them into the ministry opportunities of our congregation. 5 Ian William Alexander, child of Clayton & Stacey Alexander was baptized on December 13, 2014. Jairus Stephan Herring, child of Hope Brown was baptized on December 21, 2014. Mark Anthony Bigham Jr, child of Hope Brown and Mark Anthony Bigham was baptized on December 21, 2014. To the members of St. Paul – A huge Thank you to all for your very generous gifts this Christmas Season. Your generosity is appreciated more than you could ever know. A Blessed New Year to each of you! Debbie Taylor The Flower chart for 2015 has been posted on the bulletin board outside the church office. Make sure you get your name beside the date on which you would like to place flowers in the Sanctuary. * Remember: Don’t forget to contact the flower shop to make arrangements for the flowers. CONGRATULATIONS to Kevin & Heather Styra on the birth of their daughter, Molly Marie Styra born November 22, 2014. CONGRATULATIONS to Kurt & Anna Forester on the birth of their twin daughters, Maesen and Reece Foerster born December 2, 2014. 6 A belated thank you for the gift basket from Intern Sarah and her helpers. It was filled with many useful things. Thanks, too, to the Circle Groups for sending me cards. I enjoy hearing from you. Also, thank you to the Carolers for stopping by. It was a pleasant surprise. Please continue to pray for Al and I. It is very much appreciated. Myrlin Wagner “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” January 6, 2015 – Bible Study FAITH – 9:00 a.m. Study Leader – Beverly Bruns Hostess – Doris Koehler GRACE – 9:00 a.m. Study Leader– Luellen Smiley Hostess – Mary Sauermilch JOY – 2:30 p.m. Study Leader –Ann Adix Meet in the Meeting Room January 21, 2015 – Do Day at 9:30 a.m. Come join us to start 2015 tying knots of friendship and fellowship. January 28, 2015 – Cradle Workshop Come be included in our group to make Baptism blankets and other projects, in the Education Building Lounge. January 29, 2015 – Soup N Sides Fundraiser – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you wish to help, a sign-up sheet will be in the Education Building. A free-will donation will be accepted. You may dine-in or take-out. May you have a Blessed New Year. Trust in the Lord. Janet Lambrecht, News Coordinator 7 INFO PRIOR TO ANNUAL MEETING As you know, a number of years ago, the Catholic Church and Lutheran Church were both given two lots here in Yorktown from an estate. The lots are located at 236 Fourth Street. However, trying to obtain a Title Policy from an abstract company in the county has been unsuccessful. We have tried giving this property to Habitat for Humanity but here again, they require title policy. Therefore, our church and the catholic church have both been paying ad valorem taxes on these two lots all these years. An offer has been made to St. Paul by someone to purchase these two lots without a Title Policy. The amount of the offer is $4,000.00 plus closing costs so both churches will receive a clear $2,000.00. Council has discussed this matter and have agreed to sell our part if the Catholic Church is also willing to do so. We have contacted the Catholic Church and they have graciously accepted this proposal. Therefore, at the Annual Meeting of St. Paul, this matter will be brought before the congregation to approve the sale. Other offers in excess of the $4,000 and also on the same terms, can also be made. If these lots are sold, our church and the Catholic Church will no longer be needlessly paying taxes for nothing. So if anyone wants to purchase these lots, without Title Policy (not saying a Title Policy could never be obtained), now would be the time to do so. If anyone has any questions about this transaction, I would be happy to discuss it further with them. Arlen Fehner Property Chairman A gift to the Endowment Fund was given to the Glory of God and in honor of the church staff and church council by Ervin & Lorene Schley. 8 JANUARY 2015 Seasons of Wholeness Message “Year of Health” “This is a permanent law for you, to purify the people of Israel from their sins, making them right with the Lord once each year.” Leviticus 16:34. In the Chinese culture, the New Year is the time dedicated to finish with the old and to start with the new. Their traditions include visiting friends and family to re-establish relationships, cleaning the house to prepare for the coming year, stocking cupboards with household provisions, settling all old debts, and putting forth their best behavior. All of the activities are to make the New Year better and healthier. “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you…” Isaiah 26:3 What pain or baggage is holding you hostage? Many cultures promote forgiveness as a way to begin the New Year. Research shows that forgiving others makes you healthier by lowering your blood pressure, stress, hostility, anxiety, and chronic pain. “Letting go” also gives you a sense of well-being that translates into healthier relationships and less illness. It is not easy but with God’s help you can make the choice to take control and keep the hurt from ruling your emotions or actions. Forgiveness takes time. Give it your energy and by Christmas see what changes have been made in your life. “…a land that the Lord your God cares for. He watches over it through each season of the year!” Deuteronomy 11:12. Every 6 months or 5,000 miles your car is taken in for a checkup and regular maintenance so why don’t you do the same with your body? God gave you one body and the responsibility of keeping it healthy and strong. It is up to you to watch over it and pay attention to signs that you need a checkup. If you have a lump in your breast, a mole that changes shape or color, sudden shortness of breath, or stools that are not usual, do not wait! Visit your physician and have the appropriate screenings to find the 9 problem and the right treatment. The longer you wait the more advanced a situation or disease will become and the harder it will be to deal with it. “I am the one who answered your prayers and cares for you. I am like a tree that is always great; all your fruit comes from me.” Hosea 14:8. Changing old habits or creating new ones is hard to but making healthier choices will improve your life by preventing heart disease, diabetes, and even some cancers. Choosing healthier foods and losing excess weight will also impact the physical problems you have from the added stress that weight adds to your joints. This year, make a vow to become healthier. Change your dietary choices, add movement, and exercise to your day, and ask God for the strength to follow your plan. Change begins with baby steps which you add to as you see success. If you are committed to change, you will see a new and improved you! ”You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 The New Year is a good time to look at your life and determine what you need to change or improve. Start the year by considering your health. Follow the monthly tips from your Wesley Nurse to see how you can become healthy, prevent disease, or minimize complications to your current health. Explore your community for organizations or agencies where you could volunteer in those capacities and pick a project. Good health is more than eating right; it is sharing the love of Jesus Christ by sharing your time and talents. Giving of yourself benefits the recipient and you. Focusing on the future and a well-balanced life will help you participate more fully in the love and joy of family. Your Wesley Nurse, Kathy Frels, BSNRN Reference: Merila, N. & Slutz (2009) Seasons of Wholeness Monthly themes and programming for faith community ministry. Volume VI. International Parish Nurse Resource center; St. Louis, MO. 10 JANUARY 2015 - SCRIPTURE READINGS & HYMNS Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 – Second Sunday of Christmas Opening Hymn: “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” LBW 55 First Lesson: Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm: Psalm 147:12-20 Second Lesson: Ephesians 1:3-14 Gospel: John 1:[1-9] 10-18 Hymn of the Day: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” LBW 41 Communion Hymns: (1) “Low, How A Rose Is Growing” LBW 58 (2) “The First Noel” LBW 56 (3) “Once Again My Heart Rejoices” LBW 46 Closing Hymn: “Go Tell It on the Mountain” LBW 70 Sunday, Jan. 11 – Baptism of Our Lord Gathering Hymn: “Arise Your Light Has Come!” WOV 652 Hymn: “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” WOV 649 First Lesson: Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm: Psalm 29 Second Lesson: Acts 19:1-7 Gospel: Matthew 1:4-11 Hymn of the Day: “Shall We Gather at the River” WOV 690 Closing Hymn: “Go, My Children, with My Blessing” WOV 721 Sunday, Jan. 18 – Second Sunday of Epiphany Opening Hymn: “Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me” LBW 334 First Lesson: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20] Psalm: Psalm 139:1=6, 13-18 Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Gospel: John 1:43-51 Hymn of the Day: “Jesus Calls Us: O’er the Tumult” LBW 494 Communion Hymns: (1)”I Lay My Sins on Jesus” LBW 305 (2) “Chief Of Sinners though I Be” LBW 306 (3) “O god, Our Help in Ages Past” LBW 320 Closing Hymn: “Earth and All Stars!” LBW 558 Sunday, Jan. 25 – Third Sunday of Epiphany Gathering Hymn: “Shine, Jesus, Shine” WOV 651 Hymn: “Softly and Tenderly” WOV 734 First Lesson: Jonah 3:1-5,10 Psalm: Psalm 62:5-12 Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Gospel: Mark 1:14-20 Hymn of the Day: “We Three Kings” WOV 646 Closing Hymn: “We Are Marching in the Light of God” WOV 650 11 We keep in our prayers the family and friends of: Benita “Anita” Junker – who passed away November 21, 2014. Funeral services were held November 25, 2014. Ruby Faye Bedynek – who passed away November 30, 2014. Funeral services were held December 5, 2014. Anna Meischen – who passed away December 11, 2014. Funeral services were held December 13, 2014. May the power of the resurrection continue to provide them assurance. Memorial given in memory of Ruby Bedynek – Building fund Inez Hahn Clay & Robin Caran Lori Rodriguez Sonny & Betty Ann Seifert Al & Myrlin Wagner Velma Lee Moritz & Cathy Moritz Jean Gohmert Arlene & Clydelle Schroeder Norma Schendel & family LaVerne Fielding Thomas & Mary Lou Rabke Margaret Krause, Ethan, Eran & Evan Memorial given in memory of Ruby Bedynek – Radio Dr. & Mrs. John Frels Memorial given in memory of Ruby Bedynek – C.E.M. Boyd & Pam Weise Memorial given in memory of Beverly Janssen Bixby – building Don & Debbie Janssen Memorial given in memory of Frieda Buelter – Building fund Larry & Algerine Vasbinder Shirley Moehrig Beverly Wagner Helen Breed Memorial given in memory of Frieda Buelter – C.E.M. LaVerne Fielding Allen Joyce Baker Memorial given in memory of Janet Campbell – C.E.M. Allen Joyce Baker Memorial given in memory of Janet Campbell – Building Glen & Judy Henze Don & Debbie Janssen 12 Memorial given in memory of Douglas Dueser – Building fund Glen & Judy Henze Michael & Kim Blaschke Memorial given in memory of Douglas Dueser – C.E.M. Boyd & Pam Weise Memorial given in memory of Cheryl Farris – C.E.M. LaVerne Fielding Memorial given in memory of Cecilia Guzy – Building Jean Herwig Memorial given in memory of Cecilia Guzy – C.E.M. LaVerne Fielding Memorial given in memory of Floyd Haun – Building fund Ann Adix Dennis Henze Bernice Henze Penny Sievers Denis Mueller Dorothy Mayfield Iona Buchhorn Helen Breed Daniel Gohmert Mary Lou Gerhardt Geraldine Goehring Shirley Moehrig Robert & Rene Alvarez Carlton & Sandra Bolting Lorene & Ervin Schley Larry & Algerine Vasbinder Larry & Kristy Serold Jesse & Linda Hurta Duncan Oil Partners Velma Lee Moritz Glen & Judy Henze Don & Debbie Janssen Michael & Kim Blaschke Wilfred & Barbara Konrad Douglas & Wanda Franke Emil & Bernice Geffert Memorial given in memory of Floyd Haun – C.E.M. O.F. & Sue Bolting LaVerne Fielding John D Hurst Memorial given in memory of Floyd Haun – Cemetery Calvin & Beverly Bruns Arlen & Kathie Fehner Memorial given in memory of Benita “Anita” Junker – Cemetery Jay & Sandra Heil Memorial given in memory of Benita “Anita” Junker – Radio Dr. & Mrs. John Frels Memorial given in memory of Benita “Anita” Junker – C.E.M. John D Hurst Allen Joyce Baker Memorial given in memory of Benita “Anita” Junker – Building Joyce M Lamprecht Daniel Gohmert Paul Gottschald Lee & Pat Barta David & Patsy Ibrom Eva Gohmert George & Audrey Balcar Ervin & Lorene Schley Cliff & Sharon Weber Byron & Barbara Cramer Mark & Karen Henneke Mike & Donna Spann family 13 Memorial given in memory of Benita “Anita” Junker – Building Kenneth & Beverly Flessner Mr. & Mrs. Earl N Cretors Georgie Heyer Vincent & Barbara Warzecha John & Ruth Roller Memorial given in memory of Marjorie Klaevemann – Building Larry & Algerine Vasbinder Memorial given in memory of Lamar Koehler – Cemetery Jay & Sandra Heil Memorial given in memory of Lamar Koehler & Helen Kraege – C.E.M. - Boyd & Pam Weise Memorial given in memory of Lamar Koehler – Radio Dr. & Mrs. John Frels Memorial given in memory of Lamar Koehler – Building Helen Breed Beth Sievers Iona Buchhorn WF & C Haun James R Henry Ruby Braun Manroy & Gracie Wolpman George & Audrey Balcar Sonny & Betty Ann Seifert Emil & Bernice Geffert Henry & Lorna Borgfeld Ervin & Lorene Schley Thomas & Mary Lou Rabke Memorial given in memory of Helen Kraege – Building fund WF & C Haun Iona Buchhorn Daniel Gohmert Shirley Moehrig Velma Lee Moritz Penny Sievers Eva Gohmert Helen Breed Lillie Metting Mary Lou Gerhardt Dorothy Mayfield Billie Blaschke Carlton & Sandra Bolting Emil & Bernice Geffert Ricky & Judy Hilbrich Ervin & Lorene Schley David & Pasty Ibrom Charles & Bonnie Riedesel Darren & Tina Koehler Manroy & Gracie Wolpman Larry & Algerine Vasbinder Larry & Kristy Serold Melissa Stolle & the boys Don & Debbie Janssen Ronald & Donna Matejek Michael & Kim Blaschke Memorial given in memory of Helen Kraege – Cemetery Calvin & Beverly Bruns Arlen & Kathie Fehner Memorial given in memory of Anna Meischen – C.E.M. LaVerne Fielding Memorial given in memory of Elizabeth Onken & A.C. Hoehne – Building fund, Iona Buchhorn 14 Memorial given in memory of Roland Machost – Building fund David & Patsy Ibrom Ronnie Afflerbach Eva Gohmert Don & Debbie Janssen Michael & Kim Blaschke John & Ruth Roller Memorial given in memory of Anna Meischen – Building Thomas & Mary Lou Rabke Sonny & Betty Ann Seifert Dorothy Mayfield Emil & Bernice Geffert Steven & Debbie Kneese Joyce M Lamprecht David & Patsy Ibrom Edmond & Alice Plasczyk Jean Gohmert Mary Lou Gerhardt Velma Lee Moritz Charles & Bonnie Riedesel Victor & Gerry Riske Memorial given in memory of Twyla Nau & Anna Meischen – Radio - Dr. & Mrs. John Frels Memorial given in memory of Twyla Nau – Building fund Carlton & Sandra Bolting John & Irleen Guidry Jean Herwig Billie Blaschke Memorial given in memory of Twyla Nau – C.E.M. LaVerne Fielding Boyd & Pam Weise Memorial given in memory of Wilfred Riedesel & Twyla Nau– Cemetery, Calvin & Beverly Bruns Memorial given in memory of Ed Shearer – Building Victor & Gerry Riske Memorial given in memory of Milam Von Roeder – Building Junell Lincke Daniel Gohmert James & Brenda Nash Velma Lee Moritz Michael & Kim Blaschke Memorial given in memory of Milam Von Roeder – C.E.M. Allen Joyce Baker Memorial given in memory of Leona Wehe – Cemetery Calvin & Beverly Bruns Memorial given in memory of Leona Wehe – Building Shirley Moehrig Memorial given in memory of Sharon Weise – Building fund Al & Myrlin Wagner Boyd & Pam Weise *Gifts in memory and in honor of are as of December 22, 2014. 15 16 St. Paul Lutheran P.O. Box 245 Yorktown, TX 78164 NON-PROFIT ORGANICATION US POSTAGE YORKTOWN, TEXAS PERMIT #15
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