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First Fruits – July The British are Coming! The British are Coming! Have you ever wondered what it must have been like on that night when Paul Revere tried to warn the colonists that the enemy was quickly approaching? Well, here we are already in July 2013. Wow, the time has passed so quickly. Of course July is best known for the July 4 th holiday – a day (or weekend) of family, food, fun and fireworks – but other than it being a much needed holiday in the middle of the summer heat, it’s a time when we as a country remember where our roots were formed and we de- clared FREEDOM from the enemy – Great Britain. To echo Paul Revere, as Texans this time of year we could be screaming “The 100 degree days are coming! The 100 degree days are coming!” But as Christians we could easily call out - “The enemy IS here! The enemy IS here!” We have been studying in Luke about our greatest enemy (the devil) and his demons and their desire to take everything away from us – especially our relationship with Jesus Christ. In Galatians 5:13 Paul tells us, “For you Brethren were called to Freedom, only do not let your freedom be an incentive to your flesh and an opportunity or excuse for selfishness but through love you should serve one another.” (Amp vers.) But to receive this freedom we must each choose Christ as our Lord and Savior. “In this freedom Christ has made us free, stand fast then and do not be hampered and held ensnared and submit again to a yoke of slavery.” (Gal. 5:1) Unlike the war we had to fight to win freedom from the British, Christ has already won the war against the devil and the victory is ours… but only through the redemption and resur- rection of Jesus. We have freedom but only when we walk in a Christ-like life not allowing the enemy to tempt and distract us with the desires of the world and the flesh. Easier said than done I know, but we have the love of the Father, the sacrifice of the Son and the Pow- er of the Holy Spirit to rely on. Through the blood of Jesus – We are Free!!! You are Free!!! Glory to God, Hallelujah!!! Pursuing His Presence, Pastor Rusty FIRST FRUITS WE GIVE OUR FIRST FRUITS BECAUSE HE GAVE US HIS ONLY SON July 2013 Volume 16 No. 7
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First Fruits – July
The British are Coming! The British are Coming! Have you ever wondered what it must
have been like on that night when Paul Revere tried to warn the colonists that the enemy
was quickly approaching?
Well, here we are already in July 2013. Wow, the time has passed so quickly. Of course
July is best known for the July 4th
holiday – a day (or weekend) of family, food, fun and
fireworks – but other than it being a much needed holiday in the middle of the summer
heat, it’s a time when we as a country remember where our roots were formed and we de-
clared FREEDOM from the enemy – Great Britain.
To echo Paul Revere, as Texans this time of year we could be screaming “The 100 degree
days are coming! The 100 degree days are coming!” But as Christians we could easily
call out - “The enemy IS here! The enemy IS here!”
We have been studying in Luke about our greatest enemy (the devil) and his demons and
their desire to take everything away from us – especially our relationship with Jesus Christ.
In Galatians 5:13 Paul tells us, “For you Brethren were called to Freedom, only do not let
your freedom be an incentive to your flesh and an opportunity or excuse for selfishness but
through love you should serve one another.” (Amp vers.) But to receive this freedom we
must each choose Christ as our Lord and Savior. “In this freedom Christ has made us free,
stand fast then and do not be hampered and held ensnared and submit again to a yoke of
slavery.” (Gal. 5:1)
Unlike the war we had to fight to win freedom from the British, Christ has already won the
war against the devil and the victory is ours… but only through the redemption and resur-
rection of Jesus. We have freedom but only when we walk in a Christ-like life not allowing
the enemy to tempt and distract us with the desires of the world and the flesh. Easier said
than done I know, but we have the love of the Father, the sacrifice of the Son and the Pow-
er of the Holy Spirit to rely on. Through the blood of Jesus – We are Free!!! You are
Free!!! Glory to God, Hallelujah!!!
Pursuing His Presence,
Pastor Rusty
FIRST FRUITS WE GIVE OUR FIRST FRUITS BECAUSE HE GAVE US HIS ONLY SON
July 2013 Volume 16 No. 7
07/07 Psalm 16; 1 Kings 19:14-21, Galatians 5:1, 13-25, Luke 9:51-62
07/14 Psalm 66:1-11, 14-18; Isaiah 66:10-14, Galatians 6:1-10, 14-16, Luke 10:1-12, 16 (17-20)
07/21 Psalm 25:1-9; Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Colossians 1:1-14, Luke 10:25-37
07/28 Psalm 15; Genesis 18:1-10a (10b-14), Colossians 10:21-28, Luke 10:38-42
First School has started summer “fun” in
full swing -- from library time and movies
to swimming and field trips! Everyone’s fa-
vorite activity seems to be swimming. It’s
a great way to cool off.
“Thank you” to everyone who brought
paper rolls. We have received plenty and
will be doing crafts with them.
We take children from six weeks to 12
years old. Openings are available for all
ages except the nursery. There we have a
waiting list.
Peace be with you,
Diane
First School
And Day Care News
Benevolence Meeting
Monday, July 29th @ 7 p.m.
Everyone is invited.
Meridian - Henrietta Bram, room 402
Please pray for:
WE’RE HERE WHEN YOU NEED US
OR
Office hours: Tues & Thurs: 8:00am - 4:30pm Wed: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Phone: 979-543-5847 Email: [email protected]
07/05 Lynda Christenberry
07/08 Christopher Rosniak
07/08 Susan Schoeneberg
07/10 Charlotte (Englund) Watson
07/11 Jimmy Nielsen
07/12 Jan Nelson
07/16 Paul Bard
07/20 Charles Bard
07/23 Gloria Campbell
07/24 Matthew Stewart
07/26 Linda Atchetee
07/30 Arianna Falcon
07/31 Billie Jean Bram
07/07 Cecil Alton
07/12 Gaynard Wiggington
07/19 Nora Borak
07/22 Kathleen Joines
07/24 Harry “Boogie” Kight
07/13 Leroy & Billie Jean Bram
07/31 Gaynard & Elaine Wiggington
NO
COUNCIL MEETING
this month
Teddy Ash
Dorothy Atchetee
Charles & Vernell Bard
Lorene Bard
Lois Barosh
Donald Berglund
Buck & Judy Bezdek
Diane Boyd
Martha Cantu
Kristine Mock Carroll
Joan Carter
Mary Carter
Bill Englund
Lisa Englund
Glen Gann
Elvis Garcia
Elnora Hadash
Anitra Haynes
Norma &Forrest Newton
Odis & Lorraine Newton
Joe Novak
Ray & Elsie Overstreet
Joni Ranke
Debbie Reeves
Dorothy Riha
Dave Schoelman
Gloria Schoenfield
Jonny Sibley
Gaynell Smith
Ed Spradlin
Ann Strarup
Esther Swanson
Mary Lou Thane
Jeff Thigpen
J.P. Watson
Gaynard Wiggington
Nora Hollingsworth
Robert Hollingsworth
Cindy Howell
Debbie Hubenak
Michael Hughes
George Jalowy
Bonnie Jones
Buck & Marie Kight
Justin Lormand
Connie Martin
Janice McCleskey
Jack McDonald
Ruth McMillian
Joyce Mendez
Nancy Mozisek
David Moore
George Morris
Lloyd Nelson
Pray for our loved ones
In the Military
Jake Barosh, Justin Cerny,
Jenny Hernandez, Sarah Langston, Michael Monreal,
Call Committee Meeting –
Wednesday, July 10th 7PM
Baptisms:
June 9, 2013 Adeleigh Ann Labay
Colton Christopher Labay
June 30, 2013
Ellis Christian Lundy
Funeral: June 4, 2013
Gertrud Nordin
WOMEN OF THE WORD
MEETING
Monday, July 8th
7PM
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Sunday, July 14th 4PM
Please bring your favorite homemade
ice cream or cookies! Contact Billie
Jean B., Helen K., or Jewel-Deen H. if
you would like to bring something else.
First Lutheran Church Family, A special thanks to all who helped with the meal after Oma’s (Gerturd Nordin’s) funeral service. Thanks for the desserts and coffee that were served, for the use of the Parish Hall, and for the nice pamphlets the Church printed for the service. God Bless you all! P.S. A special thanks to Forrest Newton for his “memories of Gertrud.” Love, Mike, Rhonda, Jenny & Mandy Nordin
Prayer Meetings
July 2nd & 16th
6 PM
Everyone is invited!
2013 LCMC Texas District Convention
Theme: “The River Is Here!”
Dates: August 2-3
Focus: On Christ, Fellowship & Mission
Place: St. Paul Lutheran Church
New Braunfels, TX
Activities:
Breakout sessions and displays
Keynote Speakers:
Mark Vander Tuig & Enrique Estrada
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrim’s pride,
From every mountainside
Let freedom ring!
Samuel F. Smith
America
Our sympathy is extended to the family of
Gertrud Nordin. Her funeral was held at First Lutheran on June 4,
2013.
El Campo Life Advocates meet
Monday, July 1st
6:30 PM
@ First Lutheran
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 El Campo Life
Advocates 6:30 PM
2 Prayer Meeting 6PM
3 4 Church Office Closed
5 6
7 Sunday School
9:30 AM Worship Service w/ Communion
10:45 AM
8 WOW Meeting 7PM
9
10
Call Committee
Meeting
7PM
11
12
13
14 Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship Service 10:45 AM Ice Cream Social 4:00 PM
15
16 Prayer Meeting 6PM
17 18
19
20
21 Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship Service
w/Communion 10:45 AM
22 23
24
25 26
27
28 Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship Service 10:45 AM
29 Benevolence Meeting 7PM
30
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July Responsibilities
ASSISTING MINISTER: Calvin Borak
SEXTON: Boogie Kight
USHERS: Ted Schoenfield,
ALTAR GUILD: Nora Borak, Mary Lou Thane
ACOLYTE READER
7th
Ty Schoenfield Karen Middlebrook 14
th Sawyer Schoenfield Don Al Middlebrook
21st
Stephanie Flota Jaki Smith 28
th Ty Schoenfield Ted Schoenfield
If you are unable to serve on your date, please find someone to take your place.
JULY FLOWER
CALENDAR
7
OPEN
14
OPEN
21
Sheila & James
Herrington
28
OPEN
July 2013
Join us on FACEBOOK or check us out at
www.FIRSTLUTHERANEC.COM
CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS: Evon Atchetee, Calvin Borak, Billie Jean Bram, Doug Mathews, Jimmy Nielsen,
Ted Schoenfield, & Daniel Wilfert.
First Lutheran Church
304 Oscar
El Campo, TX 77437
979-543-5847
Email: [email protected]
ESTABLISHED FEB 1893
Worshipping Christ and Sharing the Word for over a century.
Rusty Cook, Interim Pastor Helen Marie Kight, Organist
Christine Richter, Office Manager Diane Garcia, Director of FirstSchool
Our Newsletter
can be found on
our website at
www.firstlutheranec.com
We hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all men are created equal, that they
are endowed by their Creator with cer-
tain unalienable Rights, that among
these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of
Happiness.
The Declaration of Independence
July 4, 1776
