The Grapevine “I am the Vine, You are the Branches.” John 15:5 New Braunfels Presbyterian Church February 2016 Worship Schedule for February Cover Announcements 1 Announcements Cont./ Prayer/Souper Bowl 2 Stephen Ministry/ Bed Race 3 Letter From the Pastor 4 Mission & Outreach 5 Habitat for Humanity/ Session Update 6 KDO 7-10 Calendar/Birthdays 11-12 Ministries at Work 13 Inside this issue: For more information please visit our website at www.nbpres.org February 7th “Whom Shall I Send?” Rev. Scott Nowack Transfiguration of Our Lord Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 28:16-20 February 14th “Tithing and Lent” Rev. Scott Nowack 1st Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 February 21st “There’s An App for That” Rev. Scott Nowack 2nd Sunday in Lent Luke 4:1-13; Psalm 27 February 28th Brianna Benzinger Preaching
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The Grapevine
“I am the Vine, You are the Branches.” John 15:5
New Braunfels Presbyterian Church
February 2016
Worship Schedule for
February
Cover
Announcements 1
Announcements Cont./ Prayer/Souper Bowl
2
Stephen Ministry/ Bed Race
3
Letter From the Pastor 4
Mission & Outreach 5
Habitat for Humanity/
Session Update
6
KDO 7-10
Calendar/Birthdays 11-12
Ministries at Work 13
Inside this issue:
For more information please visit
our website at
www.nbpres.org
February 7th
“Whom Shall I Send?” Rev. Scott Nowack
Transfiguration of Our Lord Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 28:16-20
February 14th “Tithing and Lent” Rev. Scott Nowack 1st Sunday in Lent
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
February 21st “There’s An App for That”
Rev. Scott Nowack 2nd Sunday in Lent
Luke 4:1-13; Psalm 27
February 28th Brianna Benzinger Preaching
The MOC Fellowship Dinner for
February will be Tuesday the 16th at In-
ferno, 1198 Gruene Rd. We will gather
around 6 pm and around our meal at
6:30. The sign-up sheet is posted in the
credenza.
The MOC Devotional Breakfast for February
will be Friday, the 12th at 7:30 AM in the
Church Activity Center. The cooks are Davis
Hensley, Manard Ivy, and Jim Gabbard. The
devotional comes from Exodus Chapter 2, a
discussion of Moses’ birth and his younger
years. The sign-up sheet is posted in the cre-
denza.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
LADIES NIGHT OUT– Please join us for our February outing which will be at Casa Garcia’s on February 23rd at 6:00 pm. The signup sheet will be posted in the Narthex beginning January 31st. If you have any questions or requests, please contact Dorothy Pollock (830.560.1109 or 210.260.8010).
LADIES LUNCH BUNCH: The Lunch Bunch will celebrate Groundhog Day on Tuesday, February 2nd at the Olive Garden Restaurant. Come join us for lunch at 12:30 pm. Sign up sheet is in the Narthex.
PANCAKE EXTRAVAGANZA! Family Fun Fellow-
ship Wednesday will kick off this last-Wednesday-
of-the-month series with the Pancake Extravaganza
on February 24th. Starting with the February 24th
event, we will have a dinner and then family fun fel-
lowship events for all ages. Feb. 24th will be Pancake
Extravaganza! We will star with a pancake, sausage,
and applesauce dinner and then move on to pancake
activities (pancake races, pancake toss, and more).
Come join the fun for dinner at 5:30 pm and activi-
ties at 6:15. Sign-up is posted in the narthex.
EASTER SEASON SCHEDULE 2016
February 10– Ash Wednesday– 7 PM
February 14-March 13– 5 Sundays of Lent– Services
@ 9 and 11
March 20– Palm Sunday– Services @ 9 and 11
March 24– Maundy Thursday (communion)- 7 pm
March 25– Good Friday– Noon
March 27– Easter Sunday– Services @ 9 and 11
Trying to Figure Out How To
Celebrate Valentine’s Day?
How about...
Habitat for Humanity’s
Movie Event
Friday, Feb. 12th– 5:30 pm! The evening at the Seekatz Opera House and
Brauntex Theatre in downtown New Braunfels in-
cludes an Italian dinner, the movie “Roman Holi-
day” starting at 7 PM, drinks, an a gift auction. All
ticket and auction sales help Comal County Habit
for Humanity build homes for those who qualify.
Tickets are $65/person or $125/couple. Go to
http://www.comalhabitat.org/movie
For additional information. Tickets may be pur-
chased online or at the Habitat ReStore at 1269
Industrial Drive.
Mark your calendars for a Friends Road Trip! On
Thursday, February 25th, Friends Group will travel to
Shiner, Texas for lunch and to visit the Spoetzel Brew-
ery. If you are interested in joining us, please leave
your name on the signup sheet in the Narthex. Exact
times and more details will be forthcoming.
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THE POWER OF PRAYER
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
-Philippians 4:6-7
Please contact the church office if you or a loved one needs prayers or a visit. Pastor
Scott and others who make visits will receive this information and act on your re-
quest. Prayers also can be requested weekly on the bulletin tear-offs. If the hour is late
or the church is closed, you can e-mail or text to receive prayers and help.
Members of Session are praying for members of the congregation. Each Session mem-
ber has a list of members to pray for during 2016. This practice is meant partly to help
members of Session feel closer to all of the congregation that they are serving and to
heap blessings on our members.
FAITH AND GRIEF MINISTRIES
A retreat entitled “Comfort and Hope for the Journey of Grief” will be held at Mo Ranch on the
weekend of February 26-28. A few cards with more information are on the table in the Narthex.
Full information and online registration links are on the Mo-Ranch website:
You’ve heard it a million times. Others may have said it to you, or you may have
said it to yourself. But things just aren’t coming together. You’re still hurting. You
still feel like it’s all falling apart. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers who
will walk with you, listen to you, and provide confidential one-on-one care, as you
search through the pieces and find what is truly in your heart. To learn more about
what Stephen Ministry can do for you, talk to one of our Stephen Leaders: Susan
Bell (830.625.1102); Scott Payne (830.625.6705); or Anne Felts (830.625.4803). Our
Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you!
Family Promise Bed Race Needs Your Support!
This is a race unlike any other. These are not derby cars, ducks, people, or even horses trying to cross the finish line. No, this race features beds. That’s right—beds, being pushed by young and old alike.
The 2nd Annual Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels Bed Race is schedule for Saturday, April 23rd at 10 am on the Church Hill Middle School track. The mission of the race is to end homelessness, one bed at a time.
New Braunfels Presbyterian Church, in the inaugural race of 2015, was recognized as the bed race team that raised the most money- $1,055. This year, we hope to do even better and give back to an organization that does so much for the families needing a helping hand in our community.
At this time, NPBC is looking for youth, in particular, and adult volunteers who want to help build the bed and then race it on the big day. Family Promise is also seeking event sponsors that value the purpose and fun of such a race.
To help with NBPC’s bed entry, contact Neil Gately at [email protected] or 830.226.7063. If you have possible event sponsorship info, contact Doy Cole at [email protected]. For general info about the Bed Race, go to nbbedrace.com. See you at the race!
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Family Promise Bed Race Needs Your Support!
This is a race unlike any other. These are not derby cars, ducks, people, or even horses trying to cross the finish line. No, this race features beds. That’s right—
Braunfels Bed Race is schedule for Saturday, April
track. The mission of the race is to end homelessness,
New Braunfels Presbyterian Church, in the inaugural race of 2015, was recognized as
better and give back to an organization that does so much for the families needing a
At this time, NPBC is looking for youth, in particular, and adult volunteers who want
[email protected]. For general info about the Bed Race, go to nbbedrace.com. See you
Dear friends,
What does God value?
In I Samuel 16, we read about how David was anointed by Samuel to be King of Israel. He wasn’t the obvious choice. David was the youngest of eight sons of Jesse. The first seven brothers stood before Samuel. They were strong, handsome young men who appeared as though any of them could be king. One after the other, they were reject-ed to be king. The Lord says to Samuel, Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (I Samuel 16:7).
So David, though he was the youngest and probably small in stature compared to his brothers, was anointed by God King of Israel. God did not consider David’s outer appearance. God valued David’s hidden qualities far more. As we know, David loved and trusted the Lord with all his heart, mind, and strength. And the spirit of God dwelled richly within him for all his days.
It’s funny how we as human beings make quick judgments and assumptions about someone based on their outward appearance. We see someone wearing torn up clothes and we automatically think the person is poor and homeless. We see a group of teenagers hanging out at a street corner and our first thought is, “There’s trouble!” We see someone who comes to church who appears to have it all together. And we assume it’s true. But what if we looked beneath the surface and really saw the person for who they really are? What if we saw one another as God sees us? What if we could share with one another our joys and struggles and what’s really on our hearts?
What does God value?
God in Christ looks past our outward appearance and to what’s truly in our hearts. God is not concerned with how many extracurricular activities you and your family are involved in. God is concerned for the health of your spirit. God is not ulti-mately concerned with how efficient we run our church meetings or how many events we can jam into one weekend or if the children behave in worship. God is concerned for our faith and how we live it each day. God knows the aroma of our hearts no matter what the aroma may be.
What does God value? God values you. God loves you. We need to share this with one another. Let’s see one another as God sees each of us.
In Christ, Pastor Scott
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ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY– Volunteers are needed to
clean up our two mile section of Loop 337 on Satur-
day, February 13th. We will meet in the New Braun-
fels High School parking lot at 10:00 am. Bring
leather work gloves. Closed-toe shoes, long
pants/jeans, and long-sleeved shirts are recom-
mended. Safety vests and litter bags will be provid-