From the Desk of Pastor Jim…

Loving people in Jesus name!

At the beginning of this New Year, I am deep in thought and prayer about Faith

Lutheran! I am honored and proud to be your pastor! Diana and I deeply care

about each of you and we love serving Jesus with you! As we enter this New

Year my thoughts and prayers are focused on how we will impact the Seguin

area with the Good News of Jesus. How will we reach those now far from God?

One of the most important factors for the growth of our church, of any church

for that matter, is how loving we are as Christians. Jesus says this in John

13:35: “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are My

disciples.”

It’s absolutely essential that we lead our congregation to be a love-filled

community. It’s love that reaches people. You don’t argue people into the

kingdom of heaven. You love them into the kingdom of heaven.

How can Faith Lutheran be a more loving church? Three simple steps:

1. Accept people.

Do you know why people have a hard time accepting others? They confuse

acceptance with approval. There’s a big difference between acceptance and

approval. You can accept somebody without approving of their lifestyle. They

may be doing something totally contrary to the word of God, but you can accept

them as a person loved by God without approving of the sin their involved in.

(Read of the woman caught in adultery in John 8, note how Jesus loves her

without endorsing her failure.)

Romans 15:7 says, “Accept one another just as Christ accepted you.” That’s a

start — acceptance. At Faith we are trying to cultivate an attitude of acceptance.

At Faith, we communicate that the church is a hospital for sinners, not a

museum for saints. This is and will be a church where people are growing in

faith. This is a church for people who don’t have it all together. It doesn’t matter

where you’ve been. It matters where you are now and if you know Jesus. If you

want to grow up more and become more like Him every day, you’re welcome

here.

2. Appreciate people.

This goes a little bit further than acceptance. Philippians 2:35 says, “Do nothing

from selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better

than yourself. Each of you should look not only to your own interest but also the

interest of others.” Appreciate everybody. Find something you can like, not just

accept. Tell them so. With some people this may require a little creativity. You

may have to look a little while. Maybe you just need to value them for their

uniqueness. What a boring church we would be if we all shared the same

personality! continued on page 2

Altar Flowers in January

7th—Available

14th—Available

21st—Available

28th—Jerry & Carol MyCue

“Words of Faith”

“Words of Faith” is the 30 minute radio program that airs on KWED 1580 AM on Sunday mornings at 8:00

AM. Anyone wishing to sponsor a broadcast may do so for $50. Look for the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office. A broadcast may be sponsored in memory of someone or in honor of a person or celebration. Make your checks payable to Faith Lutheran Church, and please write KWED on the memo line. Checks may be placed in the offering plate or brought to the church office.

www.faithseguin.org

Be sure and tune in to

“Words of Faith”

Broadcast on KWED

1580 AM

Sunday Mornings

8:00 AM

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January

Birthdays

04 Reed Breckenridge

04 Robert Raetzsch

05 Emma Jean Becker

06 Tara Sagebiel

06 Jim Craver

07 Brooke Bennett

07 Patrick Casey

09 Carol MyCue

10 Amy Cantrell

10 Owen Stewart

11 John Dikes

12 Kathy Ersch

12 Jonathan Edwards

12 Pat Dikes

13 Pat Bodine

13 Alexander Taddy

14 Kale Lange

14 Andrew Koenig

15 Leah Linnet

16 Kendalynn Pruitt

16 Karl Boysen

16 Nicole Kuntschik

Church Council Communication Corner Church Council meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM in the

Activity Center with an agenda-setting meeting on the first Tuesday of the

month, also at 6:30 in the small kitchen. The Council encourages any member

of the congregation who would like to bring something before the Council to

contact any council member or attend the agenda-setting and Council

meetings for the month.

Highlights from the December Council Meeting: Approved a motion to set January 28, 2018 as the date for the

Congregational Meeting to elect new Council members, Endowment

Committee members, and delegates for the LCMC national gathering and

approve/accept the church annual report.

Approved motions to accept the Endowment Committee’s recommendation

for disbursement of accrued interest for 2017 and new members for the

2018 committee.

Approved a motion to approve the 2018 Annual Budget to be voted on by

the congregation.

From the Desk of Pastor Jim, continued

3. Affirm people. Give everybody a lift whenever you can. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says “Encourage

one another and build each other up.” When people stumble, don’t criticize,

sympathize. Be an encourager, not a condemner. You can encourage people

just by smiling at them. The ministry of encouraging folks in our church is

crucial and vital. Let’s cover our campus with people who love the Lord and

who show it in their faces. Give a welcome handshake, a smile.

Absolutely nothing can stop the church that’s filled with love. Nothing. It

doesn’t happen accidentally. It requires an all out effort by each member of our

congregation. Everybody needs to contribute to the atmosphere at Faith

Lutheran Church. Love draws outside people in. I believe that God is just

waiting for a church that will love people unconditionally. He can use that kind

of church to spark a spiritual awakening in our city that all the forces of hell

couldn’t stop. It will change the climate of Seguin for Christ. Nothing can stop a

loving church.

Trip to Cristo Rey Scheduled for February 10—11 submitted by Harold Bogisch

A group from Faith including Pastor Jim, will be making a trip to our mission

church, Cristo Rey in Pharr on February 10th and 11th. If you would like to go,

please let Harold Bogisch or Jesse Atzger know. If you have not been, it is a

good experience. We will be taking the trailer with items members give. Please

do not bring items before January 2nd. Donations will be stored in the bar-b-

que building. The best time to bring donations would be on Wednesday

mornings when the work crew meets.

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January

Birthdays

16 Kate Sherwood

17 Georganna Roswell

20 Vicki Cheatam

21 Albert Zipp

22 LeAnne White

22 Charlotte Burns

23 Kelsey Laird

24 Mona Kuhene

24 Suzette Long

24 Joan Vanbeek

25 Carlee Goetz

27 Judy Sagebiel

28 Deloris Atzger

28 Joyce Seidel

28 Lauren Eckhardt

29 Weston Koehler

29 Sydney Brucks

29 Henry Scull

30 Travis Mauermann

30 Stacy Smith

31 Colby Wilke

Church Council Members and Delegates to Be Elected The Nominating Committee of Faith Lutheran Church has submitted the

names of the following individuals to be candidates for election to the Church

Council at the Annual Congregational Meeting on January 28, 2018: Lisa

Warren, Fran Braun, and Tim Bogisch. Three individuals will be elected to

replace the three outgoing council members. In addition, Willie and Brenda

Bloch have been nominated as Faith’s delegates to the LCMC District and

National Conventions.

As per the constitution, members of the congregation may submit the name

or names of additional nominees, but they must be submitted by January 7,

2018. The individual must have been contacted and be willing to serve.

Names should be submitted in a sealed envelope and left at the church

office. The Nominating Committee will verify that they are eligible and are

willing to serve and then submit the name or names to the Church Council.

Support GVCCC at First Friday Feast The First Friday Feast will be held Friday, January 5th, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM

at the Big Red Barn located at 390 Cordova Road. Enjoy a steak dinner or

fried fish plate for only $15. The beneficiary for January is the Guadalupe

Valley Christian Counseling Center. Come out to Geronimo for an evening of

good food and fellowship while supporting a worthy community organization.

Faith Family Christmas Celebration Children and adults joined together to make Faith’s

Family Christmas Celebration a wonderful

presentation. Many commeted that it was one of the

best programs they had seen in years. Sincere

thanks goes to everyone who was involved.

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Faith

On

Tour

Projects

January

Anniversaries

06 Brad & Stacy

Zella

10 Fred & Sue

Blumberg

11 Brad & Mary

Flippin

13 John & Pat Dikes

14 Will & Renee`

Scull

15 Cliff & Debbie

Lehmann

15 Kerry & Mary

Koehler

15 Charles & Lindsay

Pfluger

26 Jerry & Carol

MyCue

30 Mike & Carrie

Mueller

SOW ABUNDANTLY - REAP ABUNDANTLY

TRUST GOD TO PROVIDE

2 Corinthians 9:6 "If we sow abundantly, we will reap in

abundance; if we sow sparingly, we will reap sparingly."

As we prepare for our annual Commitment Sunday, January 14, 2018, the

Stewardship Committee asks that you really think about our theme and

Paul's words to the Corinthians (see our theme verse above). Do we really

trust God to provide for us all that we need in our daily lives? God tells us not

to worry; he takes care of the birds of the air and the flowers of the field, and

He will take care of us; we are more valuable. (See Matthew 6: 25-34.)

The principle of abundant harvest (we reap as we sow) should encourage us

to trust God, and in response to His blessings, to give generously and seek to

glorify Him. We do not only respond to God's blessings with our financial

support of Faith Lutheran, but also with our service by giving our time and our

talents.

Look for ways to be generous with your time, talent, and treasure. Instead of

an instinctive "No," learn to say "Yes" more often. God always returns more

than we give. Our part is to sow generously; God's part is to bless generously

in return.

Please think and pray seriously about God's principle of abundance when you

consider what you will offer to God for 2018 through your tithes, offerings,

time and talents. May God bless you as you sow both dollars and deeds.

All Faith members were sent a Time & Talent Sheet for each adult member

the household and also an Offering Pledge card for your family. The pledge

cards are your secret commitment to financially support Faith Lutheran; they

will not be opened or seen by anyone, but will remain on the altar for the

entire year. Please indicate on the Time and Talent Sheet the areas in which

you are willing to serve.

COMMITMENT SUNDAY January 14, 2018

FULL BREAKFAST 8:30 - 9:30 AM in the LEC

SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM (with Communion)

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

Remember to complete and bring your Time and Talent Sheet and Offering

Pledges with you on January 14th, to place on the Lord's Altar as your

commitment to serve Him.

Thank you,

The Stewardship Committee

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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH RETREAT -

April 20-22, 2018 PLAN AHEAD - make plans NOW to join the Faith Lutheran Family for a

weekend retreat of fun, fellowship, learning and of course, good food. Our

retreat will be held Friday evening - Sunday morning (April 20-22, 2018)

at Leisure Resort on the San Marcos River in Fentress - just 20 miles

from Faith. Besides the river, the camp has a pool, volleyball and

basketball courts, horseshoes, and miniature golf course; so there should

be plenty to do.

We will use their Club House for a central gathering place for Friday

evening and Saturday; there will be planned activities and a potluck meal

and church service Saturday evening. We will have a special guest

speaker for the weekend - Bryce Formwalt, Director of Mission Growth for

the LCMC Texas District. Members of the congregation who do not wish

to spend the weekend are welcome to come out to join us for the day on

Saturday.

Each family is responsible for making their own reservations by calling:

512-213-0112 or 800-248-4103. Please Note: All regular RV site &

cabin prices will be reduced by a 30% discount for all attending our Faith

Retreat Weekend. Be sure to tell them you are with the Faith Lutheran

Church Retreat when making your reservation. Please try to make your

reservations early, as Leisure Resort is very popular, and they have a

limited number of cabins and RV sites that they are temporarily holding

for us. Also, if we have 10 reservations by the end of January, they will

allow us to use their Club House free of charge.

Leisure Resort has concrete pads with full hook ups for RV's under

beautiful, large pecan trees, shady water and electric sites for pop-ups

and tents and 3 different style cabins that sleep from 4 - 6 people. They

even have a tree house that sleeps 5; but this has no plumbing. You

must provide your own linens and cooking utensils in all rental units; no

pets or smoking allowed in any rental unit. One tent is allowed on each

rental unit site (except for the Duplex Cabins) for an additional $10 (but

maximum of 6 people per site, including the tent.)

See their website at www.LeisureResort.net for more information,

pictures, and complete details of what each cabin has in it and the

regular cost (but remember you will get a 30% discount). Also, look for a

display with pictures and brochures and park maps in the narthex.

We still need additional Retreat Committee Members. Please contact

Doris Engelhardt or Chuck or Sue Powell if interested in helping us plan

our retreat.

Sunday School

Planning Meeting

Announced

The Parish Education

committee will host a

Sunday School teachers’

planning meeting on

Sunday, January 21st at

11:30 AM. The purpose

of this meeting will be to

discuss a new

curriculum for the

Sunday School classes.

We will also brainstorm

ideas about Sunday

School and adult Bible

classes, as well as ideas

for Sunday School during

the summer. Anyone

who is a current Sunday

School teacher or is

interested in teaching

Sunday School is invited.

Also, anyone who wants

to provide input and

ideas about how to

continue improving and

growing our Sunday

School experience is

invited to attend. Lunch

will be provided. If

attending, please

contact Dianne

Chambers at 830-305-

0316 so we can plan

lunch accordingly.

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Gift giving can be difficult at times. Let's face it: some people are hard to shop for! But have you ever stopped to wonder why gift-giving is important? What's a gift really about anyway? Giving gifts to friends and family is an ancient ritual of nearly every known human culture. Gifts signify a relationship (or the desire for one) and are meant to delight, honor, and/or surprise the recipient. In our attempt to do just that we seek to give a gift that is an expression of that loving relationship, but it often gets deduced down to giving the gift that a person either wants or needs but does not already have.

So what do we give Jesus, the King of kings? On Epiphany, we are fondly reminded of the story when magi journeyed from afar to worship the newborn King Jesus bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Now these were extraordinary gifts to be given to a child. But what should we give Jesus, today? What does Jesus need or want that he doesn't already have? What would bring him delight, honor, or surprise? And what do I really have to offer? In honor of the magi, I'd like to propose three gift-giving suggestions:

First of all, give Jesus yourself. Take time to be with him, commune with him, worship him, and walk with him. In the busy-ness of our day-to-day lives we can be neglectful of our relationship with Jesus. Remember above all else, Jesus desires to be in relationship with you and with me.

Secondly, give Jesus the very best of what he's given you. God has uniquely created you with interests and talents and abilities. In this Epiphany season, remember how Jesus is calling you to use what he's given you to give Jesus honor. Ask God for guidance of how you can serve him with the gifts he's already given you.

Finally, give Jesus the introduction to a friend. Just as Jesus desires to be in a relationship with you, he desires to have that with all of people. Take time to introduce Jesus to a friend. Do all your friends already know Jesus? Then it is time to make some new friends with people who don't! Pray for God to guide you every step of the way and watch with awe and wonder as the Holy Spirit creates faith in the heart of your friend.

In this season of Epiphany we are reminded of the privilege we have to delight, honor, and surprise Jesus with our gifts. Let's cherish every gift-giving opportunity and live our lives to the honor and glory of God, giving thanks for his goodness and mercy!

Pastor Bryce Formwalt is the Director of Mission Growth for the LCMC Texas District. Residing in Georgetown, Pastor Bryce is available to coach congregations on mission. Feel free to contact him with any questions or comments: 512-942-7776 or bryce@lcmctexas.org. Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lcmctexas © 2017 Bryce J. Formwalt, All Rights Reserved. Reprinted with permission.

The Gifts

We Bring

Christian

Cupboard Item

of the Month

For the month of

January, the

Christian Cupboard

states that one of

their most needed

items is peanut

butter. This includes

any brand or type of

peanut butter.

Please bring your

donations to church

through January

31st, and

place them in the

basket in the

narthex marked

Christian Cupboard.

Faith’s members

have been

wonderful

supporters of the

Christian Cupboard,

and the Social

Concerns

Committee thanks

you for your ongoing

generosity.

OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO

Jeff Mueller Donald Jackson Wallace Dube

Judy Saunders Nora Lavalett Julie Sagebiel

Sydney Brucks Dorothy Burris Laura Nash

Jim Leiber Tootsie Rodgers Doug Eckhardt

Correen Dube Lisa Boenig Marie Karm

Kathryn Frase Glenda Leiber Charlene Nelson

Jeri Mires Ken Pfeil Lisa Lohmeyer

Colleen Eckhardt Donna Boelter Kathy Ersch

Tracy Stollewerk Stephanie Kauitzsch Jenn Baethge shack

Damon Rodgers Marilyn Rosenblad Doris Rinn

Roxanne Heckmann

Marilyn McLauchlan, mother of Jamie Shashack

Robert Coldewey, father of Melba Govett

Nancy Mercer, friend of Kim, Deborah, and Diane

Judy Parker, aunt of Sara Edwards

Ron Ridge, father of Syndra Schulze

Cherie Almand, friend of Vanita Hodge

Doug Brown, brother of Sammie Pooley-Means

Nancy Stutrud, sister of Donna Raetzsch Kim Isaacs, sister of Kristin Moum

Frank Bain, friend of Mike and Candi Andrews Rossi Flores, friend of Syndra Schulze

Felix Hahn, Jr., father of Margie Campbell Matt, Melissa, and Ella Graves, family of Sharon Stollewerk

Pastor Alma and Cristo Rey Lutheran Church in Pharr, Texas Bill Mires, Jr, son of Geri Mires

Dianne Mueller, mother of Mike Mueller Michelle Waag, friend of Cliff and Debbie Lehmann

Art Hiltgen, brother/uncle of Glenda Leiber/Nicole Dietz June Foerster, mother of Steve Foerster

Family of Barney Cruz, friends of many Faith Members Miles Takington, friend of Cliff and Debbie Lehman

Leigh Couch, sister of Kathy Ersch Betty Wiederstein, sister of Dorothy Burris

Glen, Gene, and Wanda Badgett, family of Clara Fischer Marilyn Lubbering, niece of Dorothy Burris

Nancy Rodgers, sister of Damon Rodgers Chad Braun, son of Wally and Fran Braun

John Brannan, friend of Steve and Susan Foerster Joe Trevino, boyfriend of Irma Jaramillo

Diane Allbaugh, friend of Birdie Kuempel Nancy Swanger, friend of Lisa Lohmeyer

Faye Henze, sister of Birdie Kuempel Judi Pyburn, sister of Jerry Vogel

Lessie Shashack, mother of Steve and Jamie Shashack Audrey/Amelia Hettinger, friends of Margie Campbell

Pam Taggart, sister of Lisa Lohmeyer Nancy Bittrich, sister of Susan Wuest

Liza Mossler, former daughter-in-law of Fred & Sue Blumberg Bridgette Smith, great-great niece of Clara Fischer

Jan Baker, Josephine Williams, friends of Sara Edwards Donna Becker, sister of Debbie Lehmann

Brook Peterson Johnson, friend of Pat Bodine & M’Liss Harrington Brenda Hodge, step-mother of Richard Hodge

Kenny Mertz, nephew of Lee Roy and Jody Schievelbein Emmett & Dolores Engelke, friend of Ted and Doris Engelhardt

Doug Kunze, cousin of Harry Dietz, Sr. Bill P. Davis, friend of Roxanne Heckmann

George Walker, father of Sara Edwards Eric Moum, brother of Kristin Moum

Willie Mae Brondstad, mother of Donna Boelter Dennis and Monica Melton, friend of Katharine Schievelbein

Landon Douglass, friend of Lisa Lohmeyer Reid Strauss, great-grandson of Carla Anderson

Richard Luensmann, friend of the Reiley Family Kris Ann Martin, friend of Susan Foerster

Kyle Worthy, friend of Kim Kauitzsch Bridget Klein, niece of Debbie & Cliff Lehmann

Leroy Braun, brother of Doris Engelhardt Amy Norris, friend of the Kuempel family

Randall Ingalls, friend of Faith Lutheran Hector Gutierrez, friend of Fred and Sue Blumberg

Hope Dorfmeister, friend of Anita Hoff Mary Kroeger, sister of John Taddy

Terri Hinson and family, sister of Sara and Manuel Ramos Mike McGrath, family of John Kuempel

Genevieve Moore, friend of Mark & Sharon Westerholm Sharen Carley, seeks a kidney donor, friend of Fonda Mathis

Molly Lind, friend of Chase and LeAnne White John Wiesner, friend of Ted and Doris Englehardt

Teddie Lou Stephens, cousin of Ted Engelhardt Jon Delagarza, friend of Jessie and Katharine Schievelbein

Dan Daniels and Family, friends of Valerie Doerfler David Van Booven, friend of Manuel and Sara Ramos

Pauline Schmueckle, friend of Doug and Colleen Eckhardt Cathy Beicker, daughter-in-law of Doris Beicker

Larry Fortune, friend of Faith Via de Cristo Group John Murphy, relative of Pat Bodine & M’Liss Harrington

Ray Barnes, brother of Karl Boysen Betty Vetter, sister of Emma Jean Becker

** Please note: if someone you have placed on

this list has been helped by our prayers, please

notify the church office so the person's name

can be removed. Thank you for your

cooperation.

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Prayers for Those

In the Military

At this time in the life

of our nation and all

that is happening

throughout the world,

it is most appropriate

that we remember in

our prayers those in

the military and their

families. Please

remember in your

daily prayers the

following military

personnel and their

families:

Ann Sagebiel

Stoney Portis

Todd Wegner

David Daniels

Raul Davila III

Tony Leal, Jr.

Shannon Nance

Brad Dillon

Victor J. Rodriquez

Amanda Sagebiel

Cameron Koehler

Michael McBride

Jason Sagebiel

Michael Fruehling

Shelly Park

Ricky Fryer

Brian Branin

Jason Hubbard

Lance England

Preschool News Submitted by Preschool Director Sharon Stollewerk

The TRUE meaning of Christmas was everywhere you looked in the Preschool wing.

The two, three, and four year-olds made beautiful handmade gifts for their parents,

and were even more excited about

GIVING them. The entire month

of December we held a food drive

for the Christian Cupboard. The

children opened their hearts and

generously donated 85 pounds of

food to help feed those in need.

Wow! The children truly

understand the meaning of

GIVING!

Angelic voices were heard at

Seguin Assisted Living as the

Preschoolers did an AMAZING

job singing Christmas carols to a

standing room only crowd. They

were rewarded with huge smiles

and warm hugs from the residents and parents.

During chapel, Ms. Stollewerk and Mrs. Crettenden (Abigail's mommy) presented the

wonderful story of Christ's birth. The children were in awe and listened so attentively

as these ladies brought the story to life. Mrs. Crettenden shared her wonderful

sandbox talents with her beautiful figurines including a stable, shepherds, sheep, and

the three Wise Men. When she asked the children what the wise men rode on, one

child proudly exclaimed "camos!" The

highlight of the story was when each

child held the tiny baby Jesus in their

hands.

A special visitor, the Gingerbread

Man, came to the preschool much to

the delight of the children. He

reminded them to be good boys and

girls and gave them all hugs before he

ran down the hall yelling, “you cant

catch me!” Thank you Syndra Schulze

for adding such fun to our morning!

All classes celebrated with a Birthday

Party for Jesus. What a joy it is that

these children understand the TRUE

meaning of Christmas! As the year

comes to an end, we thank God for the

gift of His Son and for the gift of each

of you who help our Preschool

Program grow each year. Merry

Christmas and God's blessings to all!

WOMEN OF FAITH IN JANUARY

CHARITY CIRCLE—Monday, January 15th, 7:00 PM, home of Lisa Owen

LOVE CIRCLE—Tuesday, January 16th, 9:30 AM, home of Brenda Bloch

HOPE CIRCLE—Thursday, January 18th, 2:00 PM, Activity Center

2018 Women of Faith Officers: Charity Circle Co-chairs – Doris Engelhardt and Colleen Eckhardt

Love Circle Chair – Nancy Wieding,

Hope Circle Chair – Carolyn Sagebiel

Treasurer and Church Women United Representative – Brenda Bloch

LWR Quilt Coordinator – Sherline Bogisch

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Prayers of the Congregation Are Requested for: Chase Ramos, son of Manuel and Sara Ramos, who graduated from

the Middle Rio Grande Law Enforcement Academy in Uvalde, Texas

on December 8, 2017.

MEN OF FAITH The Men of Faith Lutheran Church will meet for

breakfast and Bible study on Saturday, January 20th, at

8:30 AM at Reyna’s Mexican Restaurant at 707 E.

Kingsbury Street. All men of the church are invited to

come for fellowship and devotional time.

The Social

Concerns

Committee

extends their

sincere thanks to

everyone who

participated and

bought gifts for

the Angel Tree

project to benefit

residents in local

nursing homes.

Thank you for

thinking of those

who might have

otherwise been

forgotten during

the holidays. We

appreciate your

thoughtfulness

and generosity!

Save the Date!!

Preschool Fundraiser

Sunday, February 25th

11:30 AM

Life Enrichment Center

Chili Cook-off

Silent Auction

Preschool Art Show

All proceeds will benefit the new

Full-time Two Year Old Class.

If this calendar appears too small to be useful, please come by the church office to pick up a larger print version.

Faith’s Next Blood Drive

Sunday, February 11th, 10 AM – 12:30 PM

In the Life Enrichment Center

Walk-Ins are welcome but may require a longer wait time. Donors are highly encouraged

to pre-register for a time to donate by calling the church office at 830-379-7036 or by

clicking the link on www.faithseguin.org.

General Requirements for Donors: Anyone who is 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with parental consent form), or at least 17 years old

weighing 110 pounds, and in good general health can donate blood. As a prospective donor you must

bring some form of identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to register.

Every day, children and adults are faced with challenging medical procedures that require

transfusions. In spite of what modern science has accomplished, there is still no substitute for human

blood. Donation is a gift from one person to another.

JANUARY 2018SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6

ABBREVIATION KEY: 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon. 2:00-4:00PM (AC) Rental

AC= Activity Center 6:30-7:00PM(Sm Kit) Council 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group

Attention Board 7:00PM Choir Practice

Ed Wing= Education Wing 7:00PM Committee Meetings

LEC= Life Enrichment Center NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

Rentals OFFICE CLOSED

Sant= Sanctuary

Sm Kit= Small Kitchen

Staff Meeting

7 8 9 10 11 12 139:00AM (Sant) Worship w/Holy 6:50AM-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 8:00-3:15PM (Ed Wing) Classical 10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon. 11:30AM-1:30PM (AC) Rental

Communion Group 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group Conversation Class

10:30AM (AC/Ed Wing) Sunday 12PM(AC) Ladies Bible Study 1:00PM Staff Meeting 6:00PM Handbells

School 6:30PM (AC) Preschool Board 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 6:45 Confirmation

11:30AM (LEC) First Sunday 6:30PM(AC) Council Meeting 7:00PM Choir Practice

Potluck

14 15 16 17 18 19 208:30-9:30AM(LEC)Breakfast 6:50AM-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer 9:30AM Love Circle-Home of 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 8:00-3:15PM (Ed Wing) Classical 10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon. 8:30AM Men of Faith Breakfast

10:00AM (Sant) Commitment Group Brenda Bloch 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group Conversation Class At Reynas Mexican Restaurant

Sunday Worship w/Communion 12PM(AC) Ladies Bible Study 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 6:00PM Handbells 2:00PM (AC) Hope Circle

Temple Talk for VBS 7:00PM Charity Circle Home of 6:45 Confirmation

Lisa Owen 7:00PM Choir Practice

1:00-4:00PM (AC) Rental

21 22 23 24 25 26 279:00AM (Sant) Worship w/Holy 6:50AM-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 8:00-3:15PM (Ed Wing) Classical 10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon.

Communion Group 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group Conversation Class

10:30AM (AC/Ed Wing) Sunday 12PM(AC) Ladies Bible Study 6:00PM Handbells

School 6:30-9:00PM (AC) Via de Cristo 6:45 Confirmation

11:30AM Sunday School 7:00PM Charity Circle 7:00PM Choir Practice

Planning Meeting

*Newsletter Deadline*

28 29 30 319:00AM(Sant) Worship 6:50AM-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing

10:30AM (AC/Ed Wing) Sunday Group 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group

School 12PM(AC) Ladies Bible Study 6:00PM Handbells

6:45 Confirmation

7:00PM Choir Practice

Annual Congregational Meeting

Immediately After Service

Confirmation Just a friendly reminder: confirmation classes will resume

Wednesday, January 10th, at 6:45 PM.

Youth Group The youth ministry of Faith will meet on Sunday, January

21st from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the loft and LEC Join us for

fun and fellowship and bring a friend! Email Pastor Jim at

pastorjim@faithseguin.org if you have any questions or

need more information about youth activities.

January 7th January 14th January 21st January 28th

Amy Cantrell Brett Owen Karen Huff N/A

Kurt Cantrell Lisa Owen Fran Braun N/A

Jud Alexander Deloris Atzger Tim Bogisch N/A

Bill Ermel Dianne Chambers Wally Braun Jud Alexander

Albert Menn Jesse Atzger Mark Herbold K. Schievelbein

Jesse Atzger Melvin Boelter Mike Andrews Kerry Koehler

Doug Bierstedt Bill Ermel Willie Bloch Andrew Koenig

Fred Blumberg Ronnie Foreman Ronnie Glenewinkel John Kuempel

David Moltz Clem Howe Paul Kalkwarf Jon Ullrich

Bryan Terp Danny Neumann Robert Raetzsch Matt Sherwood

Gail Herbold Katharine Schievelbein Tim Bogisch Kurt Cantrell

Mary Koehler Mary Koehler Mary Koehler N/A

Fran Braun Fran Braun Fran Braun N/A

Aid at Altar Linda Dietz Phyllis Neumann Carolyn Zipp N/A

Lisa Owen Lisa Owen Lisa Owen N/A

Brett Owen Brett Owen Brett Owen N/A

Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann

Kelsey Shanafelt Kelsey Shanafelt Kelsey Shanafelt Kelsey Shanafelt

Bryan Terp Jesse Atzger Pat Sagebiel Dianne Chambers

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January

2018

PRESCHOOL & EXTENDED

CARE STAFF

Director/Teacher…Sharon Stollewerk

5 Day Teacher/EC…...Paula Neuman

3 Day Teacher…..…..Angela Beasley

Preschool Aide….…..Georgie Dittrich

MMO Teacher…………...Chris Brown

MMO Aide…….....……….Avis Herrick

5 Day Aide/EC Teacher...Sheri Scaief

Volunteer………....……..Nancy Estes

CHURCH STAFF

Senior Pastor………..Jim Craver

FLC Administrator...Danny Neumann

Evangelism Director…...Harry Dietz

Communications Dir…Teressa Cope

Church Secretary….....Angie Rohde

Music Director…………....Roxanne

Heckmann

Organist / Pianist ……Annette Stout

Ric Landvatter, President … Evangelism Committee

Albert Menn, Vice-President … Junior High Youth Committee

Katharine Schievelbein, Secretary … Preschool Committee

Doris Engelhardt, Treasurer … Stewardship Committee

Dianne Chambers, Asst. Treasurer …Parish Education Committee

Lisa Owen… Mission Outreach Committee

Ed Engelhardt … Worship Committee

Julia Glenewinkel … Social Concerns Committee

Kim Koenig … Senior High Youth Committee

George Mannel … Property Management Committee

What’s Happening

in January?

Committee Meetings—

Tuesday, Jan. 2, 7 PM

First Sunday Potluck—

Jan. 7, 11:30 AM

Church Council—

Jan. 9, 6:30 PM

Sunday School Planning

Meeting—Jan. 21,

11:30 AM

Congregational

Meeting—

Jan. 28, after worship