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Vol. 107 July/August 2008 No. 6 28 Pages

IN THIS ISSUE . . .

The 2008 Christian Sisters ConventionThe 2007 Report of Medical Activities at the Moravian Clinic at AhuasIn Christ’s Love . . . from the Mission Field

See “Youth News” for listing of positions for which dedicated andcreative youth workers are needed!

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Rev. Joseph Polasek installs the newChristan Sisters Union Officers at the 2008 Convention.

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CY-FAIR COMMUNITY CHURCH(Unity of the Brethren)

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Pastors:Rev. Henry Beseda 12915 Cypress North Houston

(979) 567-7033 P.O. Box 0233Rev. Rick Chandler Cypress, TX 77410-0233

(281) 355-1474Church Phone – (281) 955-1655 President: Rev. Henry Beseda

Almost daily we make assump-tions about many things in our dailylives, and the Bible isfilled with examples of as-sumptions, some withdevastating results.

Before getting into thistopic to deeply, I wouldlike to share with you adesire I shared with sev-eral staff members at workyears ago. I explained thatI desired a particular stripper becauseof her beauty. I was enamored withhere color, curves, and the way sheglided and moved. However, she wastoo expensive. What I was talkingabout was a canoe called a “stripper”made from one inch wide strips ofbeautiful cedar. The strips of cedarwere bent on a frame, which was laterremoved, to form the curves whichallowed the canoe to glide gracefullyand easily through the water. Boatsare referred to as “she” so it wasnatural to refer to the boat as female.These beautiful canoes are referred tosimply as strippers, and there were

President’s Column . . . Claren KotrlaASSUMPTIONS

about four of us at work who wereconsidering making one of these ca-

noes. Even making onefrom a kit was expensive.However one individualactually did completebuilding one from scratch.

What happened wasthat some of the peopleto whom I was speakingimmediately assumed Iwas talking about some-

thing totally different and were goingto report me to my supervisor, etc.This story illustrates something I foundinteresting. Assumptions tell moreabout the person making the assump-tion than whom or what the assump-tion is made. These people were sofocused on finding something bad orwrong with others their judgment wasclouded and all previous actions weredismissed. There was actually a de-sire by them to play the old “gotcha”game. I suspect with the politicalseason getting into full swing we willbe able to observe a lot of that overthe next few months.


Let’s look at some other assump-tions. One of the first examples of anassumption is found in Genesis. Noahwas told to build an Ark with specificdimensions and cargo. Others as-sumed incorrectly that since therehad never been a flood there wouldn’tbe one now. Their false assumptionsled to their deaths.

In Deuteronomy 1:19 we began toread how the Israelites sent out spiesto the hill country of the Amorites.This is the land the Israelites hadbeen promised. When the spies re-turned, they said indeed the land isrich and fruitful. But the Israeliteswere afraid to do what God saidbecause the Amorites were a largepeople with strongly defended cities.They assumed that because of this,God’s promise to give them this landcould not be kept. God became angrywith them and delayed their having aland of their own. They were destinedto continue wandering in the desertuntil the next generation.

Remember how Goliath assumedthat because he was so big and pow-erful with the finest weapons andarmor of the time he was invincible?He was faced with a young boywithout armor and armed only with a

leather sling and a stick. In I Samuel17:43 Goliath begins taunting Davidby saying “Do you think I’m a dog?Is that why you’ve come after me witha stick?” He cursed David and saidthat when he was finished with Davidhe would be fed to the birds and wildanimals. What Goliath failed to seewas that God had prepared and guidedDavid to this point. For all we knowGoliath even failed to see the slingthat David was so skilled in using.The sling could send an egg sizedrock a great distance or, which ap-pears to have happened in this case,send that rock at a high velocitydirectly from a relatively close range.Once again we see where a bad as-sumption leads to death.

Examples of how people make as-sumptions continue in the Bible, in-cluding the way Jesus was to come asKing of Kings. They envisioned aworldly king on a fine horse withgreat fanfare. Instead, he came on ahumble donkey to save souls.

The final example of assumptionsfrom the Bible that I will share isfound starting with Luke 10:30. It isthe parable of the Good Samaritan.One would assume that a priest wouldcertainly help the man who had been

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robbed. Perhaps the religious Levitewould help? No, they both chose notto get involved, just as happens manytimes in our lives. It was left up to theSamaritan, a racial minority despisedin Israel, to show the true love of God.We assume those in power will set theexample for us to follow, but all toooften they don’t.

When I was a youngster in Caldwell,my dad told me a true story about arich rancher who had sold a largenumber of cattle at the Ft. WorthStockyards. He had been paid for thecattle and was walking with a friend toget something to eat. As they passedthe Cadillac show room he told hisfriend he would like to purchase theCadillac on the show room floor. (Keepin mind they had been working cattle,looked dirty and smelled worse asthey entered the showroom.) Uponthe rancher’s arrival, the seasonedsales people ignored him and sent thenewest sales person to deal with theriffraff. The cattleman told the youngsalesman he would like to buy the carwith all the options on the showroomfloor. The young man tried to behelpful saying that the car required asignificant down payment followedby the monthly payments that would

have to be met. The cattleman said, “Idon’t want to do that.” As he reachedin his pocket for a roll of hundreddollar bills he said I want to buy itnow and drive it home. At that mo-ment the other seasoned salesmenwere eager to “help” the new guycomplete the sale. Unfortunately, manytimes we are like the seasoned sales-men when it comes to welcomingpeople into our church or sharing ourspiritual gifts with others not like us.

Scientists and politicians aren’texempt from making false assump-tions. Copernicus in the early 1500swas finally able to convince otherscientists that the earth was not thecenter of the universe and that Earthand the other planets revolved aroundthe sun. Prior to that all scientists didtheir studies to show that the Earthwas the center of the universe. Theydismissed other data that showedanything to the contrary. Anyonewho tried to show otherwise wasconsidered a heretic, and many wereput to death for their findings.

Today the scientist who believesGlobal Warming is not man made isnot considered mainstream and doesn’tget funding, or he finds himself with-


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out research grants. I was listening toa person one Sunday morning whilegetting ready for church. She wasidentified as a Global Warming expertand was taking questions from peoplecalling in. One individual called in andasked her about a number of scien-tists who had conducted some stud-ies and presented some papers indi-cating that most of Global Warmingwas part of a cycle including heatingof the sun, and human activity playeda small part. She cut the caller off andsaid that she had not read the papers,but that the studies were false and inall probability the people who con-ducted the studies were not truescientists. In short, she dismissed thestudies and reports she had not readas heresy.

Her assumption said volumes abouther and ruined her credibility as ascientist. She assumed that becausesomeone had a different opinion theywere immediately wrong and worse.Throughout life I have found it isseldom a fact that things are that clearcut. I am not a scientist and I don’tpropose to say global warming is thefault of human activity, simply a natu-ral cycle, or a combination of both. Ido, however, question someone who

refuses to look at all the evidence anddismisses anyone with another view.The question that we should con-sider is, are we like this woman? Dowe assume all others are wrong anddismiss them because they worship alittle differently than us, sing differ-ently, or who are different than us?Perhaps our assumption would bemore Christ like if we accept thesepeople are God’s creation, also, andwelcome them rather than excludingthem.

Our assumptions can have seriousand devastating unexpected conse-quences. For example, our Congressfelt that the best way to becomeenergy independent would be toswitch to bio fuels. They made apolitical decision and provided subsi-dies to raise corn for bio fuel, theassumption being that we can growcorn to make fuel. That assumptionsounds good as far as it goes. Whatwas ignored or not understood wasthat it would take more than a gallonof gasoline to make a gallon of etha-nol. In addition, you get less energyfrom a gallon of ethanol than from agallon of gasoline. Therefore, it re-quires more ethanol to travel the samedistance and becomes more of an


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environmental problem than usinggasoline.

However, the most damaging un-expected consequence was that ittook corn out of food production,resulting in riots in Mexico over theskyrocketing cost of corn products,which is the mainstay of almost everycountry south of the United States.You may have noticed that it in-creased the cost of all food for us.The fuel problem is also more complexthan assumed by our members ofCongress. For example, other coun-tries such as India and China are nowmore prosperous and therefore havegreater demands for food; grains,meat, and petroleum products rang-ing from raw fuel to plastics. Con-gress made a quick fix without con-sidering the consequences. They fellinto the trap of assuming their nar-rowly focused political action pro-vided the complete answer to the fuel

problem. It is easy to second guessthis one, but are we so quick tosecond guess some of our own as-sumptions during our individual dailylives?

Several years ago I was on a busi-ness trip to Washington, D.C. Theflight went through Atlanta, where wechanged crews but stayed on thesame plane. On this particular flightfrom Houston I was flying first class.As I watched the new passengersboard I noticed a middle-aged manget on the plane. He was dressed inworn tennis shoes, jeans, and shirt.He didn’t carry a fancy briefcase asdid most of the other passengers. Iwondered how a person like this couldafford to fly or what caused him to doso. He then sat down next to me infirst class. He was actually wealthyand didn’t need or care to impressanyone. My assumption of him told


a lot about me at that time. I assumedthat to be wealthy you needed to lookwealthy and have “things”, as didmost of my fellow workers and fellowtravelers on that flight

In reality much of our wealth comesfrom inside us. Some of the wealthiestpeople are miserable and some whoaren’t are happy. Most of the happi-ness we derive isn’t from the thingswe acquire, as one would assume, butfrom the things we do for others orshare with others. This runs counterto the assumptions made in today’sworld of media hype and advertise-ment. The assumption is that if weonly had whatever is being sold, froman expensive cup of coffee to a finecar, we would be happy. Maybe for afew fleeting moments those thingsbring us happiness, but it is onlywhen we are willing to share the fruitsdo we become truly happy.

A friend of mine, who is now aretired three-star general, related that

when he was a platoon leader hefound that as likely as not the hero ina battle or fire fight would be a skinnykid with coke-bottle glasses. It isn’talways the handsome movie stereo-type we assume to be the hero thatindeed is the hero. Look around inyour daily lives and find the realheroes. In many cases they aren’t theones we assume should be the heroes.

The purpose of presenting theseexamples of assumptions is to help usmake better assumptions and to notmake assumptions too quickly. Theconsequences can range from simpleembarrassment to death. However,making assumptions in a Christ-likemanner can lead to positive conse-quences. When we make assump-tions with Christ and without ourpreconceived bias, those assumptionsseem to have a better outcome.

Be truly happy,Claren Kotrla

WALL BRETHREN CHURCHLocated in Wall, Texas, on old Highway 87(Loop 570), 12 miles east of San Angelo.

Sunday ScheduleSunday School – 9:30 A.M.

Worship – 10:45 A.M.

Church: (325) 651-4444Pastor: Rev. Thomas Tallas Chairman, Board of Elders(325) 949-7543 Jimmie Brenek, (325) [email protected]

“Come as a guest, leave as a friend”


Report of Medical Work atthe Moravian Clinic in 2007

- Milton MalyBrethren have had long involve-

ment in this clinic at Ahuas… workcrews, visits, and financial and spiri-tual support. Drs. Gerard and NorvelleRudy are very busy there… the pa-tient load continues to be high; thereare times when these doctors have towork well into the night, and they are“on call” 24 hours a day.

The following is the report of medi-cal activities during the previousyear… this was compiled by the presentadministrator, Mr. Hamilton Martinez.

Patient consultations ................ 5134Deaths ....................................... 5110Births ........................................ 5,166Delivery deaths of babies ........ 5131Delivery deaths of mothers ..... 5130Surgeries ................................... 5103Divers (lobsters) treated for

the bends .............................. 5122X-rays ........................................ 4478Ultrasounds ............................... 5535Dental patients .......................... 5340Extractions ................................. 5405Fillings ....................................... 5172Laboratory tests per month ..... 5445

Financially, this effort goes in thered every year… this past year, a totalof L10,675 (about 19 Lempiras per USDollar), but with the help of the Re-formed Church and other donors, thisdebt has been erased.

There are other related clinics inother locations: Cauquira, Ocutales,and Ciribolla. There are also youngpeople from the area studying inHonduras with the goal of performingin various specialties of the medicalfield. Several of these are receivingscholarships.

Mr. Martinez closes with this state-ment in his report: “We are grateful toGod for His wisdom and blessings.”

SYNODICAL COMMITTEE

President: Claren Kotrla, (512) 491-7802;[email protected]

1st Vice President: Rev. Linda Chandler

2nd Vice President: Pastor Joe Emerson

3rd Vice President: Rev. James Hejl

Secretary: Kathy Harrison, P.O. Box 593, LittleRiver-Academy, TX 76554. (254) 721-1815;[email protected]

Financial Secretary: Dewyan Weise, 6006 FMHwy 765, San Angelo, TX 76905;[email protected]

Treasurer: James Marek, 1304 T.H. JohnsonDrive, Taylor, TX 76574. (512) 352-6165;[email protected]

Ministerial Alternate: Rev. Michael Groseclose

Pastor to Pastors: Dr. Larry Koslovsky

Lay Alternate: Marvin Chlapek, 11026 ElmBridge Court, Houston, TX 77065. (281) 469-7630; [email protected]

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On April 26, the Christian SistersSociety of the Unity of the Brethrenmet for this year’s convention at theBrethren Church of Bryan-CollegeStation. The theme was “We AreChosen to Serve” and the conventionhymn was “I Am a Woman.”

The morning worship opened withthe singing of the hymn “To God Bethe Glory.” Rev. Joseph Polasek ledthe opening prayer and the morningworship. Mrs. Wanda Deiterich,present of the Bryan-College Stationgroup, welcomed the convention at-tendees. The response was given byLillian Beasley, vice president of theChristian Sisters Union, in place ofPresident Patsy Blaha, who was un-able to attend because of illness. Theconvention hymn “I Am a Woman”was sung.

The 44th Christian Sister’s ConventionA report by Dorothy Hinson, Secretary

Special music was presented by“The Men of Praise.” The conventionmessage was delivered by Rev. MiltonMaly, pastor of the Industry andFayetteville Brethren Churches. TheSacrament of Holy Communion wasobserved by all in attendance, led byRev. Joseph Polasek, who was as-sisted by Rev. Maly. The morningservice closed with the singing of“Sweet, Sweet Spirit” and a prayer.

The Morning Business Sessionopened with a prayer at 10:45 AM andwas followed by the roll call of theChristian Sisters Union officers, whoalso served as the officers of theproceedings. These were LillianBeasley, acting President; DorothyHinson, Secretary; Mary Polasek, Fi-nancial Secretary; and Evelyn Henry,

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Treasurer. A roll call of the delegatesfollowed: 22 were in attendance. TheGranger and West Christian Sisterswere unable to attend. Ministers inattendance were Reverends JimHeckman, James Hejl, Milton Maly,Joseph Polasek, and John Baletka.

Each delegate was given a packetcontaining reports of the officers anda report from the Mission Board. ThePresident’s Report stated that theExecutive Board had met seven times…all at the New Tabor Brethren Church.Appointments were made to the Mis-sion Board and the Hus School Boardof Trustees. Two meetings focusedon plans for the 2007 Retreat. Ques-tionnaires were also updated.

The Secretary’s Report stated thatin 2006 there were 638 members and in2008 a total of 538, a total loss ofmembership of 70. Fifty-six of thesepassed away during that period. TheTaylor local had the largest member-ship of 60, and the Fayetteville local,which joined the Union in 2006, hadreported an increase of 12 members,and a total increase to 22 memberssince joining.

The Afternoon Business Session.After the noon meal, the activitiescontinued with a Memorial Servicehonoring the 56 Christian Sisters whohad died since the 2006 convention.Catherine Holubec and Ann Sebestasang the beautiful hymn “MansionOver the Hill.” A candle was lit foreach departed sister as their namewas read. Catherine and Ann closedthe service with the singing of thehymn “My God and I.”

The Registration Committee re-ported 5 officers, 31 delegates, 36visitors, and 5 ministers were presentat the gathering. The Auditing Com-mittee reported that the Financial Sec-retary and Treasurer’s books were inexcellent condition.

The following 2008-2010 budgetwas presented and approved by theConvention:

American Bible Society ......... $ 175The Brethren Journal .......... 500Hus School Building

and Improvements .............. 1100Hus School Books ..................... 100Hus School Cleaning ................ 2200Missions .................................... 900Hus School Operating Fund .... 1000Administration Board ............... 1500The Women’s Retreat ................ 300

TOTAL................................. $7775

There was a discussion regardingwhether or not the Executive Boardshould plan a retreat for 2009. It wasnoted that the attendance had beensmall over the past several years, thecost of planning keeps going up, andthe food for the continental breakfastand the noon meal were also a factor.

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This program had ended up in the redfor several years (the monies for thisactivity are taken from the member-ship dues and the one budget item).

A motion was made and secondedasking the delegates to return to theirlocal and see if their members wouldwant a 2009 retreat. The Secretary ofthe Executive Board is to be notifiedby August 6, 2008: Dorothy Hinson,7331 Misty Morning Drive, Humble,TX 77346; (281) 620-0480.

It was then decided to accept theinvitation of the Taylor Christian Sis-ters to hold the 2010 Christian SistersConvention there.

Officers chosen for 2008-2010 areas follows: President, Patsy Blaha;Vice-President, Janet Pomykal; Secre-tary, Dorothy Hinson; Financial Sec-retary, Ann Sebesta; and Treasurer,Evelyn Henry.

These were then installed by Rev.Joseph Polasek, and the Conventionconcluded with the singing of a hymn,closing prayer, and the benediction.

Respectfully submitted,

Dorothy HinsonSecretary

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CHOSEN TO SERVE- by Rev. Milton Maly

(The Convention Message given to the 2008 Christian Sisters’Gathering at theBrethren Church of Bryan/College Station.)

“You did not choose me, but I chose you to go and bear fruit –fruit that will last.” ( John 15:16a)

Who am I to be talking to anorganization such as the ChristianSisters Union about “Service”?! Sincethe day I was born at a hospital calledthe Floeckinger Sanatorium on West7th St. in Taylor, Texas, the ChristianSisters have been ministering to meand my parents: Members of Chris-tian Sisters local at the Taylor Breth-ren Church were responsible for thefollowing:

• a congratulatory note to my motherat my birth (and, very likely, flowers).

• many of its members volunteeredto teaching my Sunday SchoolClasses.

• gave me a card when I Confirmedmy Faith in God through Jesus Christ.

• one who led a Vacation BibleSchool general assembly challengedme and others to dedicate our lives inservice to God: I stood up and saidthat I would.

• a congratulatory card to me whenI graduated from Taylor High School

and get well cards when I washospitalized.

• greeting cards to me while I wasin the U.S. Air Force, far away fromhome.

• cards to me during my ministerialTraining at Austin Presbyterian andthe Moravian Theological Seminaries.

• a clerical robe to me when I wasordained into the Ministry of ourLord.

• greetings, gifts, and encourag-ment to me and my family while wewere in Honduras.

So, it is the ministry of this servingorganization that was an encouragingforce in my life and my work… from“Day One.”

But today, I feel a need to sharetwo concerns that anyone who isserving God and the Church of HisSon should always be aware of. Thisgoes for all organizations of the Church,everyone who is a member of thosegroups. And what I have to share is


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directly related to our Scripture verse:“You did not choose me, but I choseyou...”

The first temptation we have incomplying with this command is thatin service to God, as in any other workor profession, we invariably tend tofocus on the one who serves, or theone who achieves… and not on theGod who creates, leads, gives thetalents, and motivates the accom-plishments. Our society does thatwhen it comes to physical skills andtalents (e.g., atheletes, singers), andnot the great Giver of life and anyskills/talents we have received fromHim.

A perfect example of this is a storyrelated by Gurt Behenna, a recoveringalchoholic who led many ingatheringsof those who were battling that con-dition. She shared what someone toldher after one of her presentations: theperson came up to her, shook herhand, and exclaimed: “Gurt, you’rewonderful!” Gurt replied: “I’m notwonderful… God is wonderful!” But,the person responded: “WELL, thatjust shows how WONDERFUL YOUARE!!”

So our first concern when weanswer the call to serve our Lord is

to remember that the glory shouldalways go to Him for the good that ismade visible through our efforts.

The second concern emanates fromthe first: the strong temptation forpride of self can easily turn to arro-gance: “Look at ME!” “My picture isin the paper!” “How wonderful IAM!”…all of these can lead to thisdangerous attitude: “I’m better thanhe/she… Who does he/she think he/she is?! I’ve been a member here a lotlonger!... I’ve done more!!... Why, myMOTHER is the one who startedthis!... She has no right to…!”

Jesus’ parable of the Pharaisee andPublican (Luke 18:11) addresses thisdirectly… you’ve read it or heard it,I’m sure. Believe me, ministers are justas vulnerable… if not more… to thattemptation as anyone else.

So, I encourage you to serve withall of your strength… for the rest ofyour lives… as followers of Jesus.Serve diligently and with much en-ergy and enthusiasm, but not for thepurpose of getting the praise of oth-ers, and not to justify yourselvesbetter than others.

“It is he that made us, and not weourselves...” (Psalms 100:3b)


Seaton Brethren Church12561 State Highway 53

Temple, Texas 76501254-985-2694

Sunday Schedule Wednesday Schedule9:15 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Gathering Kid’s NITE Out (ages 3-5th gr.)9:30 a.m. Priority ONE Youth (6th – 12th gr.)

Sunday School for ALL Ages Adult Bible Study10:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

Worship Service Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Pastor Youth Director Board of EldersRev. Joe Emerson Steve Davis Chairperson

P.O. Box 4615 P.O. Box 658 Dolores SkrabanekTemple, TX 76505 Rogers, TX 76569 13107 State Highway 53(254) 791-0420 hm (254) 913-1214 Temple, TX 76501(254) 931-1653 cell (254) 985-2344

At SBC……We Are A True Community

We Do LIFE Together

PLEASE JOIN US AS WE“Bear ye one another’s burdens

And so fulfill the Law of Christ.”(Gal. 6:2)

THE MUTUAL AID SOCIETYRev. Joseph J. Polasek, President Guy E. Huffman,TreasurerCalvin J. Vojtek, Vice-President Stanley F. Mrnustik, Junior Dept.Natalie Outlaw, Gen. Secretary Dorothy Hinson, Board Member


Just recently, our homegroup wel-comed a new member into the Body ofChrist! Serge, a Russian internationalstudent, was at the local coffee shopwhere some members from our churchwere praying for an upcoming sum-mer mission trip.

Interested in what they were do-ing, Serge asked, “Excuse me. Areyou praying?” Jordan and Dan, twoguys from our homegroup responded,“Yes!” and Serge eagerly shared howhe grew up without religion in aformerly Communist country, and wasinterested in learning more about God.Jordan and Dan gladly invited Sergeto join us for our Bible study the nextweek.

Sadly, that Thursday evening Sergereceived word that his mom, who had

CALDWELL BRETHREN CHURCH401 South Main Street

(979) 567-7203

Sunday School9:30 AM

Sunday Worship10:30 AM

Jim Heckman, Pastor(512) 446-6962

[email protected]

Welcome

Macie Merz’s Ministry This is a rather late publication of a part of Macie’s newsletter…

but, it includes an inspiring experience of the GCM ministries… editor

The Springtime Green of New Life...been hospitalized back home, passedaway. That next week, Serge wassearching more than ever for hopeand joy, and for the answer to thequestion, “Where was [his] mom?”

God used Serge’s trial to bring themessage of His truth – the joy ofknowing Jesus. After talking with ourpastor, Ray, and Jordan, Serge’s heartwas comforted, and soon he acceptedChrist. It had been just one week afterfirst coming to homegroup – and nowSerge has new life! Serge wants tobring the gospel back home to Russiaone day. He says he thinks his momwould have wanted the message ofChrist shared with all of his family,too!

Praise God for this new brotherand missionary for Christ!


Youth News....

We need a volunteer to represent the

B.Y.F. at Board of Trustees meetings.Guys… this is really important! If we don’t have arepresentative, then we don’t have a voice in what

happens at the camp. Contact Kimberly StewartASAP if you are willing to serve!!!

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

State Youth Coordinator Position Open for ApplicationAny person interested in the position of Youth Coordinator for the

Unity of the Brethren Church should submit a letter of interest and aresume to Rev. James Hejl at [email protected] or

309 Cherrywood Circle, Taylor, TX 76574.Applications accepted through June 30, 2008.

Youth Activities CalendarJuly 26 & 27 Summer B.Y.F. RetreatOctober 24-26 Fall Scrappin’ & Stampin’ RetreatNovember 8 & 9 Fall B.Y.F. RetreatAlso, be in prayer for the ’08 Hus School session, which continues intoJuly.

¡¡¡¡¡A Section in the Brethren Journalfor Children???!!!

It has been suggested that there be a special part of each month’sissue dedicated specifically to appeal to younger children. I wouldthink that this would include Bible lessons and Christian thoughtswhich would relate to the current lives of our younger generations.In sharing this idea with others, all of the responses were verypositive. Though action on this suggestion has not been officiallyapproved by the B.J. Business Committee, I invite anyone who feelsa strong interest in being the one who creates this kind of ministryto contact me. Also, any feedback you may have on this idea wouldbe appreciated.

Rev. Milton Maly, editor


From Jill…One afternoon in Sudan I was

doing some reading. I came acrosssome thoughts by a man named GerdTheissen about people in the earlychurch. He presented the idea ofwandering charismatics and the localsympathizers. Now hang with me as Iattempt to paint a picture of my appre-ciation towards you all...

“...the wanderers were travelingapostles and relied on the support ofthe sympathizers. Both shaped theearly church. They did not look downon each other. The sympathizers didnot write the wanderers off as radi-cals or freaks, and the wanderers didnot judge the sympathizers as sell-outs. They loved and supported oneanother...”

Now I would hardly call myself anapostle or a charismatic (I don’t par-ticularly like to label myself much),but I was definitely a wanderer thispast year. It has been vital to haveyou all as my steadfast supporters orsympathizers. You have joined in thisadventure by your prayers and wordsof encouragement, and for that I say“THANK YOU.” Many of you havebeen anchors for me at some point inmy life, bringing me some form ofstability or comfort. Some of youhave just been a little curious aboutmy somewhat insane travels, thanksfor taking interest. Whatever the role,thanks for playing it. Hopefully overthe next few weeks I’ll hear from someof you or drink coffee with some of

In Christ’s Love . . . from the Mission Field

Jill’s friends in Indonesia and members of the Birth Attendance School.


you... I just hope that we can con-tinue to love and support one another.

I am planning on being at home fora while, so I won’t be sending out anymore updates... please do keep intouch!

“I thank my God in all my remem-brance of you, always offering prayerwith joy in my every prayer for youall, in view of your participation inthe gospel from the first day untilnow...” Philippians 1: 3-5

Blessings, Jill

Editor’s note: Jill is now at home inSan Angelo.

Regarding Ray…Ray has returned to Nicaragua to

continue in helping the people alongthe coast as they recover from lastyear’s hurricane. He’s working with aMoravian Disaster crew in the sawingof lumber from the many trees thatwere downed by that storm. At lastreport, they had accumulated enoughlumber for 100 homes.

Ray’s work also involves the main-tenance of equipment (saws, etc.)that is used in this effort. He isplanning to return in mid-July.

The Thiessens write:May 29, 2008

Dear friends,This month marks 20 years since I

left Canada for Honduras, left the

known for uncharted paths. When Imet Rick in late 1987, I had to look onthe map to find Honduras! Anne, ofcourse, grew up in this kind of life,but she chose it for herself 24 yearsago.

In India we kept telling our storiesto those we met, and I realized howmuch time has passed by since then.I’ve been a believer for 22 years now,every year a step in this journey. Ilook back at the time before I met God,and I see the journey began longbefore I discerned its direction. God isgood and graceful. I have becomemore and more aware that grace fillsmy relationship with all of you, in-cluding many I’ll never be able towrite to like this (for example, theLatins and Mixtecs that are our friends,too).

Looking over some year-end re-ports from MBMSI, I realize five ofyou (from Ontario) have been with us(me) from the very beginning, thatspring of 1988. Over the years asneeds increased, God has sent moresupporters as necessary, and todayyou hail from all over Canada and theUS. The reports that I get from themission board, though, merely sketchone layer of my journey. We knowthat hundreds of you pray for us andprovide all the other kinds of supportthat keep us here. Thank you.

We’re in the last days before oursummer trip to Canada. School hasended with a bang, the applause for

Annual Christian Sisters Bazaar, 2nd Saturday in SeptemberThe Rosenberg Brethren Church

Christian Sisters5220 Reading Road, Rosenberg, Texas 77471


our kids’ performances of Fiddler onthe Roof, four performances before1100 people. RuthE played one of themothers, and Philip vowed that nextyear he wasn’t going to miss out (hehad signed up for something else).Anne helped graduate seven seniorslast night and caught up with severalalumni who came for the ceremony. Inthe background, the Oaxaca moun-tains, now green from the openingrainy season, hover.

Monday evening (we fly out Tues-day bright and early) I will teach aPerspectives class to a group of 20 orso. Again, my acquaintances in Indiareminded me of how instrumental thisclass (book) was for both Anne andme. This reader of 80 or so articles bymissions thinkers and practionerschanged Anne’s focus sharply in 1986,moving her from caring for war refu-gees (a very good work) to caring forvictims of spiritual war, the unreachedhalf of the world that had no GoodNews about Jesus Christ. If I remem-ber the story correctly, this samePerspectives book drew Rick to Hon-duras to apprentice under GeorgePatterson, from where, on a trip hometo Ontario, he visited a little countrychurch, and invited me to begin across-cultural journey of my own.

We use this reader as the basic textfor our apprentices and for anyoneelse wanting to explore missions. Theclasses that run here in Oaxaca meet

every Monday for 15 weeks, when apractitioner of missions offers his orher perspective on the reading of thatweek. My section covers “Missionand Culture: how a missionary identi-fies with a culture and brings changeto it.” Pray with us that these classeshelp awaken the Mexican church toits own opportunity for cross-cultural“church planting” mission, both herein its backyard, and beyond, in theworld that is increasingly becomingthe backyard of everyone.

I’m attaching a family photo, takenin our living room in front of anintriguing painting by a local artist,full of oranges and blacks, all Africanshapes. Somehow it blends with thelocally woven wool rugs, one of mymother’s paintings of a Dutch wind-mill, and my own turned wood ob-jects. Our lives, too, reflect the impactthat more and more cultures bring,and we trust that this summer we canbring at least some small pieces ofthat to those we will visit.

Blessings, Robert

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DAILY BIBLE READING GUIDEDaily Morsels for July 2008

Dorothy E. Kocian

1. Send forth Your light and Your truth;let them guide me. Ps. 43:3

2. The Spirit of the Lord will rest onhim – The Spirit of wisdom andunderstanding. Isa. 11:2a

3. He will delight in the fear of the Lord.Isa. 11:3

4. Jesus said, “I must preach the goodnews of the kingdom of God to theother towns also, because that is whyI was sent.” Lk. 4:43

5. They were amazed at Jesus’ teaching,because His message had authority.Lk. 4:32

6. “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord ison me to preach good news to thepoor.” Lk. 4:18a

7. O Lord my God, I called to You forhelp and You healed me. Ps. 30:2

8. He has sent Me to comfort thebrokenhearted. Isa. 61:1

9. You have turned my mourning intojoyful dancing. Ps. 30:11

10. A cheerful heart is good medicine,but a crushed spirit dries up thebones. Prov. 17:22

11. I will never forget Your command-ments, for You have used them torestore my joy and health. Ps. 119:93

12. Lord, Your discipline is good, for itleads to life and health. Isa. 38:16

13. In You our fathers put their trust;they trusted and You deliveredthem. Ps. 22:4

14. Whoever wants to become greatamong you must be your servant.Mt. 20:26

15. The Son of Man did not come to beserved, but to serve, and to give Hislife as a ransom for many. Mt. 20:28

16. I have set you an example that Youshould do as I have done for you.Jn. 13:15

17. Let those who love the Lord say, “Hislove endures forever.” Ps. 118:4

18. Ask for the ancient paths, ask wherethe good way is, and walk in it, andyou will find rest for your souls.Jer. 6:16

19. The Lord is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid? Ps. 27:1b

20. How beautiful on the mountainsare the feet of those who bringgood news. Isa. 52:7

21. Christ says, “I came not to judge theworld, but to save the world.” Jn. 12:47

22. Today, if you hear His voice, do notharden your hearts. Ps. 95:7,8

23. Simon Peter answered, “You are theChrist, the Son of the Living God.”Mt. 16:16

24. The Lord has sworn and will notchange His mind: “You are a priestforever, in the order of Melchizedek.”Ps. 110:4

25. But when this priest had offered forall time one sacrifice for sins, he satdown at the right hand of God.Heb. 10:12

26. Our citizenship is in heaven, and weeagerly await a Savior from there, theLord Jesus Christ. Phil. 3:20

27. Christ Jesus became for us wisdomfrom God, and righteousness,holiness, and redemption.1 Cor. 1:30

28. The Lord says, “For I am the Lord,your God, the Holy One of Israel,your Savior.” Isa. 43:3

29. “I the Lord do not change.” Malachi 3:630. You are being shielded by the power

of God through faith for a salvationready to be revealed in the last time.1 Pet. 1:5

31. Your statutes are my delight; they aremy counselors. Ps. 119:24

SUNDAY SCHOOL EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE – 2006-2008

President: Pat Mynar, 606 ChurchillDrive, Bryan, TX 77801-1905. (979)779-5546. [email protected]

Vice President: Kay Polasek, 1112 SulRoss Drive, Bryan, TX 77802.(979) [email protected]

Treasurer: John Orsag, 5118 CoventryCourt, Friendswood, TX 77546.(281) [email protected]

Financial Secretary: Lydia Faust,P.O. Box 125, Snook, TX 77878.(979) 272-8317. [email protected]

Secretary: Brenda L. Vajdak, P.O. Box436, Snook, TX 77878. (979) [email protected]


1. Be quick to listen, slow to speak, andslow to become angry. James 1:19

2. Consider it pure joy whenever you facetrials of many kinds, because you knowthat the testing of your faith developsperseverance. James 1:2

3. Do not merely listen to the word,and so deceive yourselves. Dowhat it says. James 1:22

4. As believers in our glorious LordJesus Christ, don’t show favoritism.James 2:1

5. Do not judge by appearances, butjudge with right judgment. Jn. 7:24

6. Man looks at the outward appearance,but the Lord looks at the heart.1 Sam. 16:7

7. Judgment without mercy will beshown to anyone who has not beenmerciful. Mercy triumphs overjudgment! James 2:13

8. Do not forget to do good and toshare with others, for with suchsacrifices God is pleased. Heb. 13:16

9. Accept one another just as Christaccepted you, in order to bring praiseto God. Rom. 15:7

10. If you really keep the royal lawfound in Scripture, “Love yourneighbor as yourself,” you aredoing right. James 2:8

11. Accept, O Lord, the willing praise ofmy mouth, and teach me Your laws.Ps. 119:108

12. Let him who is wise and understand-ing show it by his good life, bydeeds done in the humility thatcomes from wisdom. James 3:13

13. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise aharvest of righteousness. James 3:18

14. The tongue that brings healing is atree of life, but a deceitful tonguecrushes the spirit. Prov. 15:4

15. A wise man’s heart guides his mouth,and his lips promote instruction.Prov. 16:23

16. The message of the cross is foolishnessto those who are perishing, but to uswho are being saved it is the power ofGod. 1 Cor. 1:18

17. Lord, enable Your servants tospeak Your word with boldness.Acts 4:29

18. Come near to God and He will comenear to you. James 4:8

19. Abram believed the Lord, and Hecredited it to him as righteousness.Gen. 15:6

20. So those who have faith are blessedalong with Abraham, the man of faith.Gal. 3:9

21. Submit yourselves, then, to God.Resist the devil, and he will flee fromyou. James 4:7

22. It is required that those who havebeen given a trust must provefaithful. 1 Cor. 4:2

23. “Be holy, because I, the Lord yourGod, am holy.” Lev. 19:2

24. Let us draw near to God with asincere heart in full assurance offaith. Heb. 10:22

25. Jesus said, “Come with Me byyourselves to a quiet place and getsome rest.” Mk. 6:31

26. May the Lord make your love increaseand overflow for each other and foreveryone else. 1 Thes. 3:12

27. Make sure that nobody pays backwrong for wrong, but always try to bekind to each other. 1 Thes. 5:15

28. May the peoples praise You, O God;may all the peoples praise you. Ps. 67:3

29. Let us continually offer to God asacrifice of praise – the fruit of lipsthat confess His name. Heb. 13:15

30. The prayer of a righteous man ispowerful and effective. James 5:16

31. I kneel before the Father, fromwhom His whole family in heavenand on earth derives its name.Eph. 3:14,15

DAILY BIBLE READING GUIDEDaily Morsels for August 2008

Dorothy E. Kocian

PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEEPresident: (TBA)Advisor: Dr. Larry KoslovskyMembers:Eugene Haisler, [email protected] Kostohryz, [email protected] Laza, [email protected] Mertz


VITAL STATISTICS

RECENT WEDDINGS

PETTIT-HEJL. Christopher Hejl and KristaNicole Pettit were joined in marriage at the St.Philip’s United Methodist Church in RoundRock on Friday, May 16, 2008. The ceremonywas performed by Chris’ father, Rev. JamesD. Hejl, pastor of the Taylor Brethren Church.

RECENT DEATHS

MARTHA MARY KOKES, 89, was born onMay 23, 1919, in Williamson County to Louisand Ida Merkord, died on May 25, 2008. Shemarried Frank J. Kokes, Jr., on December 28,1939, at Granger Brethren Church. She waspreceded in death by her parents, herhusband, five brothers and two sisters. Sheis survived by 1 daughter, 2 sons, 1 brother,2 sisters, 8 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held at theTaylor Brethren Church, May 28, 2008, withthe Rev. James Hejl officiating.

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OCKER BRETHREN CHURCH17454 State Highway 53

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Sunday School 9:00 AMWorship 10:15 AM

Pastor Elder Board PresidentRev. Ron Winsman Bill McGuire

3112 W. Ave. R 2418 South 49thTemple, TX 76504 Temple, TX 76504

(254) 742-0827 (254) [email protected]

Cemetery Youth DirectorSharon Marek Jennifer Chervenka

23383 Milam Road 9494 Big Elm Creek Rd.Burlington, TX 76519 Rogers, TX 76569

(254) 985-2457 (254) 983-1002


Schedule and Details of Upcoming Unity ActivitiesKeep these activities in your prayers.

UNITY OF THE BRETHREN YOUTH DIRECTORKimberly Stewart, 407 Kates WayHutto, TX 78634, (512) 846-2925

[email protected]

July 12: The Mutual Aid Convention at the Ocker Brethren Church(see invitation inside the front cover).

October 4: the Fall meeting of the Synodical Committee, at HusSchool Encampment.

October 10, 11, & 12: The annual Primetimers’ Retreat at the HusSchool Encampment.

SPJST520 North Main StreetTemple,Texas 76501

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Call us if you havequestions about namingyour church or a Unityof the Brethren agencyas a beneficiary in anexisting or new SPJSTinsurance certificate.

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Industry – worship at 9:00 AM every Sundaywith Sunday School for all ages following.

– Rev. Milton Maly

Nelsonville – Sunday School at 9:00 AMNelsonville – Worship at 10:15 AM

– Rev. Michael Groseclose

New Tabor – Sunday School at 9:30 AM &Worship at 10:30 AM every Sunday,“Tune Up” on Wednesdays, 7:30 PM.

– Rev. Dave Johnson

Ocker – worship at 10:15 AM every Sunday.– Rev. Ron Winsman

Pasadena – Sunday School at 9:30 AMand worship at 10:45 AM every Sunday.Bible Study at 7:30 PM on Wednesday.

– Scott Keaton

Rosenberg –Sundays: Adult Bible Study and Sunday

School for children at 9:00 AM; worshipat 10:30 AM.

Wednesdays: 5:30 PM, Dinner; 6:30 PM,Bible Study; 6:50 PM, Prayer Meeting.

– Bro. Larry Butcher

Seaton –Sunday, 9:15 AM – Sunday School, All Ages;

10:30 AM – Worship Celebration Service.Wednesday, 6:30 PM – Kid’s NITE Out

and Priority ONE Youth (BYF), AdultBible Study.

– Rev. Joe Emerson

Taylor – worship at 10:15 AM every Sunday.– Rev. James Hejl

Temple – Sunday School at 9:30 AM.,Worship at 10:45 AM.

– Rev. Bill Rinderknecht, Interim

Vsetin – worship at 10:00 AM every Sunday.1st, 2nd, & 4th Sunday – Dr. Mark Labaj3rd Sunday – Rev. Henry Beseda5th Sunday – Visiting Ministers

– Rev. Henry Beseda

Wall – Sunday School (for all ages) at 9:30AM; worship at 10:45 AM every Sunday.

– Rev. Thomas Tallas

Wesley – worship at 9:00 AM everySunday. Sunday School follows.

– Rev. Michael Groseclose

West – Sunday School at 9:00 AM andworship at 10:15 AM every Sunday.

– Rev. Curtis Holland

Westheimer Community – 9:30 AM, ChristianEducation; 10:30 AM, Worship, with HolyCommunion every 2nd Sunday.

– Visiting Ministers

Austin – Bible Study at 10:00 AMAustin – Worship at 11:00 AM.

– Rev. Linda Chandler

Bryan-College Station – worship at9:00 AM every Sunday.

Snook – worship at 10:45 AM everySunday.

– Rev. Joseph Polasek

Buckholts – worship at 9:00 AM everySunday except the 5th Sunday.Holy Communion on 1st Sunday.Guest speaker on 4th Sunday.

– Rev. John Kueker

Caldwell – Sunday School at 9:30 AM,worship at 10:30 AM every Sunday.Bible Study on Tuesday at 10:30 AM.

– Rev. Jim Heckman

Crosby –Sunday – 9:00 AM: Worship

10:00 AM: Faith Adventure11:00 AM: Celebration

– Dr. Larry Koslovsky

Cy-Fair Community Church – worship at10:45 AM every Sunday.

1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays – Rev. Rick Chandler2nd & 4th Sundays – Rev. Henry Beseda

– Rev. Henry Beseda

Dime Box – worship at 9:00 AM everySunday.

– Rev. Jim Heckman

Faith Brethren in Bryan – For currentworship schedule, call 979-260-2700(Church) or 979-846-6561 (Pastor).

– Kay Polasek

Fayetteville – Sunday School at 9:30 AM,worship at 10:30 AM every Sunday.

– Rev. Milton Maly

Good News Fellowship Church of WestPalm Beaches – worship at 1:00 PMevery Sunday at Boynton SpringsPresbyterian Church, Boynton Springs,Florida.

– Rev. James Henry

Good Shepherd Moravian – worship at11:30 AM and 6:30 PM every Sunday.

– Rev. Adolfo Gonzalez

Granger – worship services every Sunday at9:00 AM; Sunday School at 10:15 AM.

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sunday – Rev. Charles Amos4th & 5th Sunday – Mark Sebek

Houston – Every Sunday:Sunday School at 9:15 AM;Worship at 10:30 AM every Sunday.

– Visiting Ministers

SCHEDULE OF SERVICESJULY/AUGUST 2008


FULL TIME PASTORSRev. Charles Amos, 3210 Oaklawn Dr.,

Temple, TX 76502. (254) 742-2629Rev. Henry Beseda, P.O. Box 516,

Caldwell, TX 77836. (979) 567-7033Bro. Larry Butcher, 3030 Prescott,

Houston, TX 77025.(713) 669-9381 (h),(800) 941-4892 (pager)

Rev. Linda Von Chandler, 13108North Ridge Circle, Leander, TX78641. (512) 267-4826 (h),(512) 267-4655 (ch)

Rev. Joe Emerson, Seaton BrethrenChurch, P.O. Box 4615, Temple, TX76505-4615. (254) 791-0420 (h),(254) 985-2694 (off)

Rev. Adolfo Gonzalez, 3913 BrinkmanDrive, Port Arthur, TX 77642.(409) 982-4657

Rev. Michael Groseclose, 352Nelsonville Church Rd., Bellville, TX77418. (979) 865-3026

Rev. Jim Heckman, 9849 PR 1015,Rockdale, TX 76567. (512) 446-6962(h),(979) 567-7203(off)

Rev. James D. Hejl, 309 CherrywoodCircle, Taylor, TX 76574.(512) 365-6890

Rev. James Henry, 1726 15th Ave.N., Lake Worth, FL 33460.(561) 547-1626

Rev. Curtis Holland, 1017 Southwood,Waco, TX 76712. (254) 776-5886

Rev. David Johnson, 902 Timberlane,Caldwell, TX 77836. (979) 567-1838(h),

(979) 220-3822(c).Scott Keaton, 14048 Pin Oak Lane,

Crosby, TX 77532. (281) 328-6361Dr. Larry Koslovsky, 4311 Fir Valley

Drive, Kingwood, TX 77345.(281) 328-2442 (off),(713) 594-4518 (c)

Rev. John Kueker, P.O. Box 325,Buckholts, TX 76518. (254) 605-0434

Rev. Milton Maly, 6703 FM 2502,Brenham, TX 77833.(979) 277-2619 (c)

Rev. Joseph Polasek, 4241 Blue Heron,Bryan, TX 77807. (979) 779-3634

Kay Polasek, 1112 Sul Ross, Bryan,TX 77802. (979) 846-6561

DIRECTORY OF MINISTERSPLEASE NOTE: In all future correspondence to Rev. Michael Groseclose and

the Nelsonville Brethren Church, please use the address352 Nelsonville Church Rd., Bellville, TX 77418.

Rev. Thomas Tallas, 3829 Sandstone,San Angelo, TX 76904. (325) 949-7543

Rev. Ron Winsman, 3112 W. Ave. R,Temple, TX 76504. (254) 742-0827

SUPPLY OR INACTIVE PASTORSRev. Whitney Amos, 3210 Oaklawn Dr.,

Temple, TX 76502. (254) 742-2629Rev. W. John Baletka (retired), P.O.

Box 614, Caldwell, TX 77836.(979) 567-4563

Rev. Gordon Hejl (retired), P.O. Box426, Granger, TX 76530.(512) 859-2652

Rev. William J. Hodge, 528 N. PostOak Lane, Houston, TX 77024.(713) 957-8294

Rev. Robert W. Janek, 261 Edinburg,San Angelo, TX 76901. (325) 942-8515

Rev. Lawrence Junek, 3316 Lyle,Waco, TX 76708. (254) 714-2622

Rev. Eugene Kotrla, 4406 Antelope Trail,Temple, TX 76504. (254) 774-7484

Dr. Mark L. Labaj, 3410 MeadowCreek Lane, Temple, TX 76504.(254) 774-8179; [email protected]

Rev. Albert Michalik (retired), 304Thunder Valley Trail, Georgetown, TX78626. (512) 863-0832

Rev. Del Miller, 1710 West O.S.R.,Caldwell, TX 77836. (979) 567-7774 (h),(979) 220-0030 (c)

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Rev. Bill Rinderknecht, 19 BrandenberryCrt., The Woodlands, TX 77381.(281) 433-7704 (cell);email: [email protected]

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