St. Peter's Lutheran Church : Ander Texas in Goliad County - … · 2019-01-28 · the singing of Sunday School songs, old and new. We'll also be presenting Bibles to our 2nd graders

• August 5

Blessing of Backpacks during worship service

Summer trip to Splashway Waterpark, following worship service

• August 12

Blessing of Backpacks during communion service

Spark’d Summer study, following worship

• August 19

Communion service

• August 26

Christian Education Sunday Spark’d Summer study, following worship Pot Luck Rally Day Meal, following Spark’d activities

Christian Education Sunday; Blessing of back to school backpacks and school learning items; Youth group swim/planning meeting; Second Spark’d Summer Session report

2

August Calendar; Church Council report

3

Women of the ELCA 4

Thank you from campers; Summer with “Flat Jesus”

5

Church Information and Celebrations

6

Prayers & Cares 7

August Worship Leaders 8

Coming Events

St. Peter’s mission is to grow as a Christian community in faith, worship and service.

Inside this issue:

August 2018 Volume 13 Number 8

HayDay VBS, where kids grow in friendship with Jesus, was a great success. The kids loved the amazing experience and explored the unending love and friendship Jesus offers them. They learned Jesus always loves them and his friendship will last forever. We had 34 kids on Friday and 32 on Saturday. We had 7 fabulous youth assistants that helped everything run smoothly and keep all the little ones on track. The barn doors opened at 9:00am as we gathered for Moo-sic and More, led by Sarah Brandes and assisted by Margaret Luker and Cecilia Schoener. The kids traveled to Bible Adventures next which was led by Pastor Anne. The kids were divided into two groups after Bible Adventures. Group 1 went to Arts and Crafts, led by Jill Wiggins and Jackie Gardiner. Group 2 went to Hog Wild Games, led by Harley Jarzombek, then went back to Moo-sic and More for a little more practice. A picnic lunch was enjoyed each day with chief cook Brenda Foil in charge. We all gathered back together for Friendship Finale before dismissal. Lou Lou the Cow, aka Leighton, made an appearance and was a big hit with the kids.

The offering recipient from VBS was the Berclair Ministry Organization. We donated canned goods and non-perishable food items. The items will be distributed to residents in Berlcair. The Women’s Group made special take home treats for the kids each day. On Friday, the treat was popcorn wrapped in tissue paper to look like an ear of corn that was just picked from our amazing corn fields. Saturday’s treat was rice crispy treats that resembled hay bales that were just baled from the hay fields. Each treat was labeled with our bible point. The ladies did an awesome job with the treats which were enjoyed by all the kids. Our closing was held on July 1st as the Sunday morning worship service. The kids sang the songs they learned, reviewed their bible point, verse and stories and showed off their crafts.

Vacation Bible School would not have been possible without the help of so many volunteers. Thank you to all of the teachers, assistants and cooks for all your hours of dedication to the youth of our church. And a big thank you to the parents, grandparents and guardians for allowing us to have your kids and further teach them that “Jesus is their friend.”

Youth at St. Peter’s VBS

shout “He’s our Friend!”

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Plans for Splashway

Waterpark trip on Aug. 5 The Sunday School and Youth Group are taking a trip to Splashway Family Waterpark on Sunday, August 5. We will leave from church following worship service that day. You can pack a sack lunch or buy something at the park. Ice chests are permitted but cannot contain glass bottles or alcohol. Splashway is located at 5211 Main St., Sheridan. We will have a reserved picnic table area in the same location as last year. Contact Eva Nell Griffith or Lana Jarzombek with any questions.

Blessing of Backpacks to

be held on Aug. 5 and 12

August 5 is the first Sunday for the Blessing of Backpacks, which will be repeated on August 12. Students of all ages – from preschool to college students – are invited to bring their backpacks, tote bags, laptop bags, or anything else they take to school and to receive a blessing and prayer as we ask God’s blessings on them and their studies for the coming school year.

Requests for Pastor visits

or hospital visits During the summer months, Pastor's schedule is more flexible than usual. If you wish to visit with her, she can meet with you either at church or in your home. Just give her a call or send her an email. Her contact information is located on page 8 of this newsletter.

Confirmation class

resumes on August 19 Confirmation class resumes on August 19 at 10:15am in the sanctuary. Our five students and Pastor Anne are ready for their year studying the catechism in preparation for Affirmation of Baptism this spring. We will also meet on September 9, with other dates to be decided on as calendars are checked and re-checked!

Celebration of Christian

Education Sunday to be

held August 26

The 9am worship service on August 26 will be a celebration of our entire Christian Education program, with the singing of Sunday School songs, old and new. We'll also be presenting Bibles to our 2nd graders (and any 3-5 graders that haven't received a Bible yet), installing Sunday School Teachers, introducing classes and teachers for 2018-19, and recommitting ourselves to Christian Education for all ages at St. Peter's. After worship, at 10:15, we'll have our final Spark'd Bible study about Jesus blessing the children. Then we'll Rally together in fellowship over a potluck meal. NOTE: There will be no communion on this Sunday, August 26. It has been moved to August 19.

Youth Group to hold

Planning Meeting and

Swim Party Youth of all ages are invited to a swimming party and planning meeting on Friday, August 10, from 5-7pm at the Jarzombek residence, 459 Beck Road in Goliad. We will plan activities for the fall and discuss upcoming leadership opportunities for youth. Bring your calendar! A clipboard is available in the parish hall for families to sign up to bring refreshments.

The second session of the Spark’d Summer Study for families was held on July 15th. Families gathered to read the story “David is Chosen” from their Spark Bible. Children learned that, although David had several older brothers who were stronger and more handsome, they weren’t fit to be king because they were missing something important- joy and love! God saw inside David’s heart and saw that he was FILLED with joy and love. God knew that David was the one fit to be the king. Youth discussed how God sees inside all of our hearts and wants us to be filled with joy and love. Pastor Anne taught the youth the song, “Two Little Eyes to look to God” and introduced them to the new Bible memory verse- God has chosen me to do his work. Following the story and song, children went to the kitchen to participate in a brownie challenge. Ms. Sarah took the group of experienced bakers while Harley took the younger kids. Each group tried to see who could make the most delicious brownies. And wouldn’t you know, much like the story of Daniel, the younger, less experienced bakers won the challenge! Unfortunately the

experienced “big kids” were missing something important- oil. Just as the older brother’s weren’t fit to be king without joy and love, the big kids’ brownies weren’t quite right without oil. For the craft component of the lesson, Ms. Jill and Ms. Jackie assisted the youth in creating beautiful kaleidoscopes. Youth used an assortment of colors to create beautiful images that could only be seen when you looked inside of the kaleidoscope. Just another reminder of how important it is to take the time to look inside of things and get to know others instead of focusing on outside appearances. We are officially half way through our series and invite everyone to the next session on August 12th when we study “Young Jesus in the Temple”.

Spark’d Summer Study teaches the story of David

aug

ust

2018

Wed Aug 1, 2018

4pm Youth Sunday school

teacher meeting

Sun Aug 5, 2018

9am Contemporary service;

Blessing of backpacks

10:30am Summer family trip to

Splashway Waterpark

Fri Aug 10, 2018

5pm Youth Group swim party and

planning meeting, Jarzombek

residence

Sun Aug 12, 2018

9am Communion service;

Blessing of backpacks

10:15am Spark’d Summer Study,

“Young Jesus in the Temple”

Tue Aug 14, 2018

2pm Bible study for Women of

the ELCA

3pm Women of the ELCA meeting

Wed Aug 15, 2018

9am Lutheran World Relief

workday

Thu Aug 16, 2018

6:30pm Congregation Council

meeting

Sun Aug 19, 2018

9am Communion service

10:15am Confirmation class

Sun Aug 26, 2018

9am Worship service; Christian

Education Sunday

10:15am Spark’d Summer Study,

“Jesus Blesses the Children”

11:15am Rally Day Meal


Council News from June

and July At their regular meeting in June, council heard updates on current projects including pictorial directory, review of policies and procedures, reenactment of Mutual Ministry Committee, Pastor Anne’s activity report for the month, and progress on church security. They addressed the unreliability of the current phone service in the church office and suggested publicizing again Pastor Anne’s member visitation process through the clipboard list. In Christian Education and Youth Ministry news, council heard a report on Camp Ministry Sunday, upcoming dates for VBS, Summer Sunday school, Summer Family Trip to Splashway, Blessing of Backpacks, Summer Adult Bible Study, Rally Day and the start of Fall Sunday school. From the Property Committee came a report on recent septic system work. Council was provided information on proper procedures for using electronics to review and discuss at a later date. Final plans were made for New Member Reception. It was decided to have a Council Retreat in July on the regular date and time, instead of a regular business meeting. The Council Retreat was held in July with a focus on team building to further enable individual members to learn more about each other and increase their ability to work together to lead St. Peter’s in God’s will. Members participated in a meal together and some impromptu conversation using sentence starters and questions. They opened their minds to God’s words through a devotion led by Pastor Anne and shared their Biblical knowledge through a trivia game. The future plans and concerns for St. Peter’s as well as acknowledgment of the strengths of the congregation and its ministries were all addressed at the retreat.

ELCA missionary, the Rev. Dr. Carolyn Schneider, led St. Peter’s worship service on June 24. Pastor Schneider, who has been teaching at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Hong Kong for the past 3½ years has finished her missionary work, and will soon be going to Mexico City as a student.

At the July 17 worship service, the sign painted by Gerald Griffith with the new name selected for the picnic area was dedicated. The sign will now be placed at the picnic area.


Southwestern Texas Women of the ELCA 31st Annual Synodical Convention will be held September 28—30, 2018, at the Pearl Hotel, South Padre Island. Registration forms are on the bulletin board in the parish hall. The Bible verse for the convention weekend is “Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “peace, be still” and the wind ceased and there was a great calm.”—Mark 4:39. “Pop Tops and Flip Flops”— pop tops for the Women of Faith projects that help provide care for St. Johns, San Juan; flip flops for Saturday sunrise service on the beach. Convention offerings will include monetary offering to go to La Posada Providencia Mission. La Posada Providencia, founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence, is a ministry for people in crisis from around the world, who are seeking legal refuge in this country. The Shelter staff provides a safe and welcoming home; mentors to promote self-sufficiency and cultural integration; and imparts values which witness God’s Providence in our world. The physical offering, for La Posada, is asking for Walmart, Target, HEB, gas cards, etc. The Silent Auction will be divided 50% to Costa Rican Lutheran Church and 50% to Family Crisis Center, Inc. Family Crisis Center Mission works to assist victims and children in preventing and ultimately ending domestic violence and sexual assault in Northern Cameron and Willacy Counties.

Lutheran World Relief

collection of kit items St. Peter’s Women of the ELCA are collecting items for 2018 Lutheran World Relief kits. For your convenience, post–card size lists of the required school supplies are on the bulletin table in the narthex. Complete listing of all the kits and required kit items are found on page 33 of the 2018 St. Peter’s Church Yearbook or pick up the “Supplies for LWR Kits” page on the table by the closet between the narthex and fellowship hall. Please place all kit items in the plastic container by the closet. Money may also be designated for purchasing kit items or for shipping. When using an offering envelope, please designate “LWR kits” or “LWR shipping fund” on the envelope. If there are questions regarding Lutheran World Relief donations or kit items, please contact Linda Dornburg, LWR coordinator for St. Peter’s.

Invitation to help in raising

funds for Cross Trails Ministry We would love for you to have your members attend the Lutheran Fall Festival in Fredericksburg on September 15, 2018. However it is even more fun if you are involved. Get your men’s, women’s, youth, family or congregational groups together and sign up! There are several events that are all explained in the letter on the bulletin board in the parish hall. Check it out along with the flyers and registration forms needed for participating in a great cause to benefit Camp Chrysalis and Ebert Ranch Camp.

WELCA plans for 2018 Convention

Collection of pop tops for

companion synod in Costa Rica Collection containers for pull tabs from soda cans are located on the table by the open closet in the narthex. These pull tabs (or “pop tops”) are used by members of our companion synod in Costa Rica, Iglesia Luterana Costarricense, to make purses and other crafts to supplement their income. The Women of the ELCA will be taking the tabs to the Southwestern Texas Women’s Convention that will be held on South Padre Island in September 2018.

Reminders for St. Peter’s

Women of the ELCA

• Our next summer Lutheran World Relief quilting workday will be held on August 15, beginning at 9am.

• Southwestern Texas Synodical Women’s Convention to be held September 28—

30, 2018, at Pearl Hotel, South Padre Island. Remember that collected pop tops will be given during this convention. Refer to “pop tops” article on this page for more details. Registration forms to attend the Women’s Convention are on the bulletin board in the parish hall.

• Remember to take advantage of “Back to School” sales for school items needed for Lutheran World Relief. Refer to LWR article on this page for more details.

WELCA Bible study and

meeting to be held

August 14 All women of St. Peter’s are invited to attend the Women of the ELCA regular monthly meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 14. We will begin with Bible study at 2pm followed by the meeting. The Bible Study, Let Us Pray, presented by Pastor Anne, will be a combination of the Bible studies from the June and July/August 2018 Gather Magazines. Come and join us!

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Summer travels with Jesus

At the beginning of summer, Pastor Anne reminded the children that everyone should take Jesus along on their summer vacation and other activities. As a visually reminder that Jesus travels with us, she gave each of them a picture of Jesus on a stick to color and take with them. Here are some of the places that “Flat Jesus” has traveled this summer with St. Peter’s members and friends. Where will Jesus travel next?

Thank you from

summer campers

Dear Congregation and WELCA, Thank you for sending me to camp. I made lots of new friends in my cabin. My favorite part of Camp Lutherhill was the worship. I can't wait to go back next year! Love, Hunner Parma

Dear St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Thank you for letting me have the opportunity to go to church camp. I loved to have fun and also while learning about God! I absolutely enjoyed swimming in the pool. I also enjoyed the food! I am definitely going to go next year! Love, Jillian Griffith (cabin 12)

Dear St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Thanks for letting me go to church camp. It was my first year at church camp and I loved it. But my favorite activities were the pond and trampoline. I also love singing and praying and learning about God. Love, Lynleigh Griffith

Dear St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Thank you for helping pay for me to go to Lutherhill. Camp was really fun and I enjoyed swimming in the pool. The food was very good. I made friends with some of cabin 1 Lyles, because they were fun and made me feel better when I was hurt. Griffen, my cabin leader, helped me understand the lessons in Bible study. We had a love bomb war with cabin 9, where we wrote good messages to each other in chalk on their porch. On Wednesday, I enjoyed the labyrinth for Bible study. My cabin leaders worked in the canteen, where we played games like foosball and had snacks. I led the opening during morning worship. Thank you again for the chance to go to camp and learn that Jesus wants us to Be Someone. A Happy Camper, Gregory Schoener (cabin 11)

Brenda, Kaitlyn, and Cannon Bade

in Singapore

Aldon, Kaitlyn, and Cannon

Bade in Singapore

Harley and Garrison

Jarzombek

on South Padre Island

Brenda Bade in

Mainz, Germany

Grace, Tyler, Eric, and Linnea

Griffith in Orlando, Florida

Addison Yendrey at

Camp Lutherhill

Walker Wimberly in

Washington, DC

Garrison Jarzombek

at St. Peter’s VBS

Greg Schoener at

Camp Lutherhill

Carl Brandes, Kenneth Brand,

Randy Koehler, and Terrell

Wiggins on fishing trip in the Gulf

Shelby and Debbie Foster

on deep sea fishing trip


St. Peter’s Ministry Fund Update

Through June 30, 2018

Ministry fund beginning balance, January 1, 2018

$67,326.56

Offerings $95,483.75

Cost of ministries $114,908.59

Ministry fund ending balance, June 30, 2018 $47,901.72

Note: St. Peter’s Ministry Fund (previously known as the current fund and the general operating fund) includes all of St. Peter’s regular, budgeted ministries, including ELCA Mission Support. It does not include designated gifts to the building fund, memorials, or other non-budgeted designated gifts.

St. Peter’s Ander

Worship Schedule

Sunday Worship: 9:00am

Sunday School: 10:15am —11:00am (Sept. — May) Holy Communion: second, fourth, and fifth Sundays of each month, throughout the Easter season, and on all festivals

St. Peter’s Staff

The Rev. Anne Kolmeier

Pastor

Kathy Albrecht Church Office Secretary

Dorothy Bowman

Organist and Choir Director

Congregation

Council

David Bowman

Co-Chair of Stewardship

and Finance (term ends 12/31/18)

Kenneth Brand Co-Chair of Property

(term ends 12/31/18)

Eva Nell Griffith

Vice President and Chair of Christian Education and Youth Ministry


Sandra Post Secretary and Chair of

Worship and Music (term ends 12/31/18)

Sherry Sanders

President (term ends 12/31/19)

Ashford Taylor

Co-Chair of Property


Terrell Wiggins

Chair of Outreach


Trey Wimberly

Co-Chair of Stewardship

and Finance (term ends 12/31/20)

The Rev. Anne Kolmeier

Pastor (ex-officio)

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 8-04 Marilyn Morris

8-07 Lana Jarzombek

8-09 Bonnie Bates

8-11 Jon Adickes 8-11 June Bethke

8-11 Brad Burke

8-11 Nathan Smith

8-12 Nancy Gerhardt

8-14 Dorothy Bowman

8-15 Gerald Griffith

8-15 Deanna Wacker

8-15 Mac Wimberly

8-16 Sandy Sanders

8-18 Lori Collins

8-20 Glenn Karnei

8-21 Margaret Luker

8-21 Elaine Post

8-22 Marleigh Luker

8-25 Valerie Albrecht

8-27 Cameron Krueger

8-27 Kaysa Wunsch

8-28 Jillian Griffith

8-31 Mary Schmidt

Email Prayer Chain

information An email prayer chain was recently started at St. Peter’s. When there is a prayer need/request, simply contact the church office by phone or email and ask to have it included on the prayer chain. How do you start receiving these prayer requests? Simply contact the church office and ask to be signed up on the list.

Membership Update:

Danielle and Adam Egg

Logan and Wyatt 6616 D Scott Ave. El Paso, TX 79906-4837

Pat McDonald

1301 Cherie Brook

Goliad, TX 77963-3904

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES 8-9-2014 Ashley & Jaron Post

8-20-1988 Jackie & Tom Gardiner

8-21-1977 Jill & Terrell Wiggins

8-26-2006 Julie and Clayton Franke

8-27-1966 Marilyn & Tom Morris

8-28-2004 Melanie and Boyd Schendel

If any listings of birthdays or

anniversaries are incorrect, or if a

listing is missing, please contact the

church office at 645-2922 or

[email protected]


Troy Allen – friend of Pat McDonald

Emily Brannon – friend of Linda Koehler June Bethke – member of St. Peter’s Nate Boehl – three year old son of Megan and Kelly Boehl Dwane Bruns – brother of Deanna Wacker Dawn Butler – sister of Lana Jarzombek and Ronda Irwin

Mike Buttles – nephew of Geraldine Sturm

Rachel Carbajal – friend of Wendi Yendrey

Carol DeBord – mother of Ashley Post Alvin DeForest – member of St. Peter’s Ina DeForest – member of St. Peter’s Denise Engle – friend of Amy Wilburn Joyce Foster – grandmother of Shelby Foster Robbie Friedrichs – friend of June Bethke Ainsley Garza – cousin of Arlene DeForest and Eva Nell Griffith Barry Geary – member of St. Peter’s Greg Gordon – friend of Jamie Friedrichs

Rebecca Graves – infant great-niece of Joyce Franklin, friend of Alvin and Arlene DeForest Wilma Grupe – aunt of Karie Wimberly

Milton Haas – friend of Alvin and Arlene DeForest Stefani Hargrove – friend of Karen Klinkerman

The Rev. Bill Hassel – retired Bluebonnet Conference pastor John Hausmann – friend of Allen and Ruby Jank, member of St. John’s Lutheran, Goliad

Dale Henderson – father of Margaret Luker Vanita Ann Hausmann Homer – friend

of Brenda and Aldon Bade Betty Jacob – friend of June Bethke

Daisy James – friend of Sandy and Sherry Sanders, mother-in-law of Jenny Sanders

Jasmine James – wife of Jenny Sanders, daughter of Daisy James

Justin Janak – nephew of Dorothy and David Bowman

Ryan Janak – ten year old nephew of Leo Henke Nora Karl – great-grandmother of Shelby Foster Cullen Kickendahl – four year old son of Clint Kickendahl, friend of the community Alvin Krueger – father of David Krueger Jo Nell Martin – friend of community

Herbie Maurer – brother of Brenda Bade

Homebound: Barry Geary, 1403 Gohmer t Rd., Cuero, TX 77954,

phone 361-275-5591

Michael McLead – uncle of Nathan Irwin

Andy and Stephanie Navas – impending adoption of 5 sisters in litigation, Geraldine and Fritz Sturm

Cole Ohrt – friend of community Ruth Pieper – friend of the community Allen Pollard – father of Karie Wimberly Mary Poppert – sister of Ina DeForest and Alvin DeForest Jose Reyes – friend of Shelby Foster Marcus Rezendez – friend of Amy Wilburn

James Rung – five year old son of Greta Henke’s friend Jenny Sanders – daughter of Sherry and Sandy Sanders Katherine Sauer – grandmother of Jarrett Yendrey

Bonnie Staha – friend of Jamie Friedrichs

Patricia Stanley – co-worker of Gayle Albrecht Victor Vargas – four year old nephew of Alyssa, Luke Abrameit’s wife Mike Wilburn – member of St. Peter’s Buddy Young – friend of Allen and Ruby Jank

Cross Trails Ministry

Thank You

Dear Members of St. Peter's Lutheran, On behalf of Cross Trails Ministry, I would like to thank you for the generous gifts of $62 dated June 13, 2018 and $127.26 dated July 9, 2018. Many of the programs and opportunities that Cross Trails Ministry offers would not be possible without generous gifts such as yours. Your gift to the annual fund will help to provide financial stability and ongoing support to the overall ministry. It will be used to supplement the fees paid by all campers and retreaters to keep our programs affordable, provide financial aid for those who need it, and help us to keep the day to day ministry of our camps, retreats and expeditions going as we serve thousands each year! We are truly grateful for your prayers, support and partnership. Thank you once again for your generous gifts!

Yours in Christ, Deanna Christensen Executive Director Cross Trails Ministry

Upbring Thank You Dear Members of St. Peter's Lutheran, It is an honor to stand alongside loyal friends like you as we work to break the cycle of child abuse for our Texas children. Your generous gifts of $344 and $71.45 on 5/27/18 will create a beautiful legacy for generations to come. I simply cannot thank you enough for showing the brave children we serve that they are loved, accepted, and deserving of happiness. Because of thoughtful friends like you, Upbring has developed comprehensive and life-changing programs and services that make a profound difference at every stage of life and for each and every child who longs to see the world through a brighter lens. Together, we are doing essential work, and we are utterly grateful you have chosen to walk alongside us, and girls like 16-year-old Mara who is not only healing but thriving. “Whenever I am having trouble, someone is always there to talk to me. I am thankful for all of the staff and teachers who have helped me get on track to graduate high school early!”

Thank you, again, for your generous gifts. Everything we accomplish, each life we change, is because of gracious friends like you. Thank you for making a difference!

With my deepest gratitude, Daniel Zieschang

Vice President, Community & Church Relations

The Rev. Anne Kolmeier, pastor

Phone: 361-676-4799

E-mail: [email protected]

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

1545 E. FM 1961

Goliad, TX 77963-3414

Phone/Fax: 361-645-2922

E-mail: [email protected]

www.stpetersander.org

ALTAR GUILD Dorothy Bowman and Wendi Yendrey

GREETERS

Arlene DeForest and Loyce McCullough

USHERS Alvin DeForest and Delbert McCullough

OFFERING COUNTERS

Kathy Albrecht and Valerie Albrecht

FLOWERS 8-5 open

8-12 Ina DeForest 8-19 David and Dorothy Bowman

8-26 Wunsch family

MINISTER OF HOSPITALITY

Terrell Wiggins

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Dorothy Bowman and Monica Davidson


Worship Leaders for August

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