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THE MUTUAL AIDSOCIETY

Rev. Joseph J. Polasek, PresidentDaniel Vojtek, Vice-PresidentNatalie Outlaw, Gen. SecretaryGuy E. Huffman, TreasurerDorothy Hinson, Jr. Dept. SecretaryAnn Sebesta, Board MemberRev. James Hejl, Synodical Board

The days have flown off the calen-dar at an alarming rate since the lastSynodical Committeemeeting in April. It is al-most unbelievable that2012 is quickly coming toan end and the next churchconvention to be held inTaylor July 18-20 is nowless than 9 months away.

Since the last Synodi-cal Committee meeting, Ihave had the pleasure of attendingand participating in several denomi-national events and activities.

Around the UnityOn April 22nd brethren from around

the state gathered at the Bryan/Col-lege Station Brethren Church to cel-ebrate the ordination of Rev. MarkSebek. Bro. Mark’s ordination wasthe 3rd ordination of a Brethren pas-tor within the prior six months. Rev.Denise Mikeska ordained in Seatonand Rev. Larry Zabcik ordained inTemple preceded Rev. Sebek in theirordinations, and these three ministersnow serve as the newest ministers inthe Unity. We thank God for His giftof these servants to His kingdomwork within the Unity.

On April 28th of this year theChristian Sisters held their conven-

tion in Snook, and theMutual Aid Society heldtheir convention in DimeBox on July 14th. Both ofthese organizations haveplayed significant rolesin the life and work of thedenomination and are inneed of membership andsupport to ensure their

continued service to the Lord through-out the Unity.

MissionsOn July 8th the Temple Brethren

Church hosted a joint worship ser-vice organized by the Granger, Ocker,and Temple Congregations. The ser-vice featured the preaching of ourmissionary to the Czech Republic,Pavel Kozak, and the singing of hiswife Stanya. Approximately 200 peopleattended the service. Although theCity of Temple was experiencing awater curtailment that caused manybusinesses to shut down that day, itdid not dampen the wonderful time ofworship and fellowship for those inattendance. It is always good to seeBrethren working together, worship-

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ping together, and enjoying eachother’s fellowship, but it was a specialtreat to hear Pavel and Stanya as theyshared their gifts and experienceswith us that day.

In early August, five congrega-tions were treated to a visit fromMichael and Carolyn Woo, our mis-sionaries to China. The Woos re-cently returned to the United Statesfor a 6-month sabbatical. Before be-ginning their time of renewal andrelaxation, the Woos visited the Crosby,Industry, Wall, Bryan/College Station,and New Tabor congregations topresent a program on their work andexperiences with the Shan Dai people.

The Unity Mission program hasexpanded significantly in the last fewyears, which requires more financialresources. Mission giving through-out the denomination is on the rise,and it is critically important that wecontinue the momentum in our mis-sion support. The combined missionbudgets of Foreign and Home Mis-sions are forecasted to eclipse the$100,000 mark as together we work toaccomplish mission goals domesti-cally and internationally. We nowhave missionaries in Mexico, China,and the Czech Republic, in addition to

the domestic effort underway at CadeLake. Such an effort requires con-stant prayer, faithful financial stew-ardship, and support from all Unitychurches if we are to continue andexpand our mission footprint. I whole-heartedly support these ambitiousgoals and budgets of the Home andForeign Mission boards and encour-age each congregation to prayerfullyconsider their role in the Unity mis-sion effort.

Ministers’ RetreatA ministers’ retreat was held at

Horseshoe Bay Resort in Marble Falls,Texas August 11-14. Eighteen pastorsand their spouses attended. The eventbegan on Sunday evening with a lightmeal followed by a round of putt-puttgolf. Included in the golf outing wasBro. Henry Beseda. At 92 years ofage, Bro. Henry demonstrated that hestill has command of his golfing game.Over the course of the next two and ahalf days, the ministers enjoyed abalanced ratio of discussion time andrelaxation. The sessions were facili-tated by Pastor Dave Snapper fromWashington State. Billy Riggs, formerpastor, church planter, and illusionistdelivered a thought-provoking and

entertaining program complete withvarious illusions and magic after theTuesday evening meal. The retreatwas a success and seemed to meetthe expectations of those in atten-dance while providing a time of fel-lowship for the ministers and theirspouses. The retreat could not havehappened without the hard work onthe part of Dawn Marie Baletka. Weare very grateful to Dawn Marie for allof her work in planning, organizing,scheduling, and hosting the minis-ters’ retreat. Dawn spent untold hoursbringing the event together, and wedeeply appreciate her willingness tocoordinate the retreat. The ministersare planning to meet again in the nearfuture as a way of continuing thedialogue and fellowship that theyenjoyed in the retreat setting. Pleasepray for all of our pastors. Pray thatGod will inspire them, strengthen andencourage them while they build rela-tionships with each other and serveboth God and the Unity.

Hus School to Hit the Century MarkOne of our greatest Unity pro-

grams will be turning 100 years youngin 2014. The Hus School programbegan in 1914 as an educational pro-

gram intended to develop SundaySchool teachers and church leadersWe look forward to the opportunityto celebrate what God has done throughthis program in a day that is sure to befilled with reminiscing, fun, and fel-lowship. A committee is being formedso that plans can be made to celebrateand formally recognize this momen-tous part of our denomination’s his-tory. Anyone interested in serving onthis planning committee should con-tact Jim Baletka.

Bylaws Committee Action and UpdateThe Bylaws Committee has been

tasked with making modification rec-ommendations to our current consti-tution and bylaws. The committee’srecommendations will be consideredat the next church convention in Tay-lor in July of 2013. The committee hasbeen very active, meeting monthly forthe last six months. In the comingweeks, the bylaws committee plans toconclude its work and present its rec-ommendations to the denominationfor review and consideration prior tothe convention. In addition to theirwork focused on bylaws modifications,at the last Synodical Committee meet-

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THE BUCKHOLTS BRETHREN CHURCH606 N. 4th Street

Buckholts, Texas 76518

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ing the committee was also asked torender an interpretation of the currentbylaws. The issue in question wasone brought by the Bryan/CollegeStation congregation. The congrega-tion asked if Rev. Vanessa Mitchellcould vote and hold office in the localcongregation. It was the consensusof the Bylaws Committee that all ac-tive Unity pastors are members of theUnity-at-large and are therefore pre-cluded from holding office in a localcongregation or being a voting mem-ber in any local congregation.

Cade Lake HappeningsRev. Jim Heckman has begun his

recovery from a recent cardiac abla-tion. The cardiac ablation procedurewas performed to address an irregularand rapid heart rate caused by excessnerves surrounding his heart. Ac-cording to the doctors, the conditionmay have been present prior to theepisode Bro. Jim recently had thatlanded him in the hospital.

He and his wife, Diane, continue tominister to both the Dime Box congre-gation as well as to the Cade LakeMission. The Heckmans are in theprocess of setting up a homework laband study hall for the children of

Cade Lake. They are using the Sun-day School building and kitchen asthe lab, and are outfitting the spacewith second-hand and laptop com-puters for the children to use. Thestudy lab was recently toured by theCaldwell ISD teachers and adminis-trators and is being considered as amodel for similar labs in BurlesonCounty. Teachers from Caldwell ISD(including Diane Heckman) are volun-teering their time to tutor the childrenin the homework lab.

The BYF of the Cade Lake Missionrecently held a fish fry and are pur-chasing a sign for the Cade LakeCommunity that will be installed atthe entrance of the Cade Lake com-munity. The youth are hoping thesign will inspire a sense of pride in thecommunity and inspire the residentsto be good stewards of the commu-nity in which they all live.

As a denomination, we have re-ceived many blessings from God andpray for His continued presence andguidance as we continue to seek Hiswill. As we begin our preparations forthe convention, please pray that Godwill continue to bless and unite us aswe serve Him collectively as adenomination.

Imagine a culture where the ab-sence of leadership has left such acrippling vacuum that teens join groupsof other teens and allow them tobecome their models for parental loveand guidance. A system so pervertedthat even the most basic family func-tions such as discipline are carriedout in brutal and carnal ways likenear-death beatings and being as-signed to take the lives of outsiders.It is difficult to allow ourselves toimagine living like this; becoming solove-starved and experiencing suchsevere abandonment issues that wecould find comfort and security in agroup who practice such depravity.

What if you were practicing andacting in ways that were as commonto you as the lifestyle of a gangmember is common to them? Yet, isjust as detestable and foreign to Godas the acts of a gang member’s waysare detestable and foreign to you?What if our culture and our commonpractices are as brutal and violent toGod’s perfect, holy, eyes as the waysof a gang member seem to us? Whatif what we perceive as normal and

There Is A Way That Seems Right…- by Rhonda Johnson

acceptable is far from permissible toour Holy Heavenly Father? Proverbs14:12 says, “There is a way thatseems right to man, but its ways arethe ways of death,” and Proverbs22:15 states that “Evil is bound up inthe heart of a child, but discipline willdrive it far from him.” If from child-hood we have evil or foolishnessbound in our hearts, do we reallythink our best course is to trust what“seems right” to us?

Exodus 32: Moses had been up onMt. Sinai longer than the Children ofIsrael thought was right. They be-came impatient and gave up on Mosesand God. They gathered around Aaronand said, “Come make us gods whowill go before us (and who will takethe place of Elohim); as for this fellowMoses who brought us up out ofEgypt, we don’t know what has hap-pened to him.” Instead of obeyingGod’s servant who told them to“WAIT”, and instead of following theLord God Almighty (Elohim) who toldthem to obey His servant Moses…they had better thoughts and more

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TAYLOR BRETHREN CHURCHTAYLOR BRETHREN CHURCHTAYLOR BRETHREN CHURCHTAYLOR BRETHREN CHURCHTAYLOR BRETHREN CHURCHSeventh Street at Sloan in Taylor, Texas

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 351, Taylor, TX 76574512-352-6423

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m.Pastor President Secretary

James D. Hejl Kevin Page Mary Kokes512-365-6890 512-689-1593 M-Th 8:00 am-noon

reasonable solutions. They thoughtthere had been enough time… theythought they had waited longenough… they decided it was time totake matters into their own hands andtake care of themselves. God hadfailed; His provision and instructionswere not acceptable; they would dothings their own way. How manytimes have we responded this exactsame way to God? We ask for some-thing from God the Father. He wouldlike to bless us with exactly what wehave asked. He doesn’t say “Yes”, Hedoesn’t say “No”, His answer is“Wait”… but we become impatient.We think God has forgotten us andwe begin to manipulate and “man-handle” our lives. When this occurs,we receive the same result as theChildren of Israel; Idolatry. When wetake God’s sovereignty into our dirty,incapable, hands and we make what isequal to a golden calf. We fashionsomething from “what we have,” justas the Children of Israel and Aaron.They gave offerings from what theyhad and made something to worship.This was the way that seemed right tothem.

We do exactly the same thing to-day when we take our talents, our

abilities and our gifts that God hasgiven us and we rely on what we haveand try and make something excellentfor ourselves. God is not and hasnever been interested in or limited by,what we have; God is interested inwhat we are willing to give to Him soHe can add to our willingness HISability and make something great.Many times our abilities and pre-paredness become as a barricade toour progress with God, not the methodto the Promised Land. Our educationand abilities are as the Children ofIsrael’s willingness to leave Egyptand start the journey; however, Godhad to provide manna and direct themevery day to get them to the placewhere He wanted them to live.

No matter what we have to offerGod; no matter if our talents are greator seemingly non-existent, we aregoing to have to know and trust Godbefore we are able to wait on Him andobey Him. We need to know Himthrough a personal relationship (inprayer and daily communion) and totrust Him for who He really is (faithand trust are increased by readingand knowing His word) before we areable to wait on Him and see the Landwhere He wants us to live.

Proverbs 4:23 says that we shouldguard our hearts because they are thewell spring of life and that our heartscan deceive us… God will never makeus wait longer than is necessary. Hewill not delay, He is always perfectlyon time… we become impatient andjudgmental because we are not inGod’s presence. If you will notice inExodus chapter 31 and 32, Moses isnot the least bit concerned with howmuch time has passed. He was face-to-face with His Heavenly Father andhe was doing very well, not at allimpatient or tempted to become anidol worshipper. When we are in thepresence of our Father and we aretalking to Him friend-to-friend, it is asif time doesn’t exist.

When we have a personal relation-ship with God, our ways and ourthinking will look different than ourfriends and neighbors who are in the

world around us. We may seem to dothings “wrong” or illogical. To thosearound us using only their own brainsto determine logic we may seem a little“off”, but to those who are close tothe Father and who are relying onGod’s logic, we will know that all iswell. We can wait a little longer forinstructions, we can give even thoughwe are in need, we can choose to turnthe other cheek instead of defendingourselves. We will look as differentand odd to the world as a gang ofteens look to us. Although there is away that seems right to man… we arewalking in the way of the Godly beingled by the Sprit and loving the lifethat is truly life.

I greatly encourage you to investtime in your relationship with yourFather, know Him, and do not allowyourself to be deceived in any way.

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to witness the event. I was moved towatch the local pastors and my team-mates baptize the new believers.

Best of all was when our “Man ofPeace” together with his entire familymoved into the river for baptism. Ican’t tell you the joy I felt. As theycame out of the water they broke intosinging and dancing, and there wouldhave been no way to stop them evenif we had wanted. This joy couldcome only from God.

Two local pastors on our team,Zeca and Dominique, have committedto training up the new leaders of thischurch, and we are already confident

about who these leaders should be.One of the leaders is a family man, twoare mature young men, and the fourthis the son of our Man of Peace. Thesemen were obviously touched by God,and they worked diligently with us inall aspects of the work.”

Join me in praying along with Sergiothat God would bless this new church,Geracao Deus Mundial, and its fournew Chechewa-speaking leaders, andwould fill them mightily with His Spirit.Wow! Help us pray for these leaders,both Chilean and African.

Thanks, Anne

From Rev. Jim Heckman, CadeLake Community…October 2012

As amazing as it is, we have com-pleted our first year of services atCade Lake Community Chapel. Justeighteen months ago I proposed tothe Synodical Committee the idea ofmoving a building onto some donatedproperty in the Cade Lake Estatessubdivision, and in less than six monthswe had purchased, moved, and set upa 28’ x 90’ facility and began our

. . . from the Home Mission Fieldservices on August 14, 2011.

Over that year of services, 156people (72 adults, 19 youth, and 65children) have attended at least oneservice, we have averaged 26 peopleper Sunday, and we have 34 peoplewho have attended more than oneSunday a month over the year.

A large number of our regular at-tendees are children and youth, andwe have worked hard to maintain theirattention and attendance. We sent

Mailing Address: Church 9:00 A.M.P.O. Box 9283 Sunday School 10:45 A.M.College Station, TX 77842 Off: 979-693-3606

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From the Thiessen’s…

September 2012

Dear friends,A few months ago I taught a church-

planting seminar to a team of Chileansheaded out to support church plant-ers working in various places in Asiaand Africa. Recently I got a letter fromSergio, one of the members of thegroup, who is now serving on achurch-planting team in Mozambique.He is helping to train leaders thereand helping them start new churches.This letter was passed on to me withthe note, “The principles you taughtare being put in practice and arebearing fruit!” Here is part of his lettertranslated for you:

“I told you in my last report thattogether with the pastors who tookour church planting course, we arejust starting to plant a new church inBaranda, where there has never beena Christian church before. We keepworking harder and harder at this,continuing to do door-to-door evan-gelism while we celebrate worshipservices under our tree, teaching,

In Christ’s Love . . . from the Mission Fielddiscipling, and putting up a shelterfor the new church.

It has been a beautiful time and wewere able to forge strong relation-ships in the village, which greatlysurprised the people who never ex-pected white foreigners to put somuch effort into them. Four entirefamilies that responded from the be-ginning and have participated in thewhole process are now the core of thenew church called “Geracao de DeusMundial” and the group also includesothers.

On our last day together we held acelebration with teachings, greetingsand testimonies without translations(butchering their native Chechewa,but doing as best we could), but thehighlight of the day was holding theLord’s Supper together. We felt God’spresence and unity in the group sostrongly.

Afterwards we walked to the riverthat divides Mozambique from Malawiso that the new believers could sealtheir commitment to God, giving pub-lic testimony of their faith throughbaptism. The place was surroundedby high rocks and many people came


service to the community… here iswhat is being published to the teach-ers and parents of the Caldwell ISD:

Cade Lake Community Chapel issponsoring tutorials on Mondays,Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4 P.M.to 6 P.M. at their location, 1005 ElmDr. in Cade Lake. CISD administra-tion has provided a single copy ofmany textbooks for those Cade Lakestudents who have left a book atschool and need to copy out anassignment or page. Several laptops

with internet ser-vice are availablefor research pur-poses. All we askis a flash drive beused to store theinformation. Stu-dents can bedropped off at thetutoring site by the

buses with signed permission of par-ents only. The tutoring site will needto be notified if the parent givespermission for the child to walkhome or whether the parent will pickup the student. No transportationwill be provided. A sandwich or lightsnack may be provided if needed bythe child. For further information,please call Jim Heckman at 979-200-0513 or 979-739-1393. Assistancewill be provided as possible, but notnecessarily in all subject areas.

OCKER BRETHREN CHURCH17454 State Highway 53

Temple, Texas 76501Preaching the Word, Loving the People

Sunday School 9:00 AMWorship 10:15 AM

Elder Board PresidentDoug Rowald

2227 Huskaville RoadTemple, TX 76501

(254) 985-9236, cell (254) [email protected]

Elder Board Vice PresidentDavid Sebek

3910 Red Ranger RoadTemple, TX 76501

(254) 985-2578, cell (254) 913-0732

PastorRev. Ron Winsman

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

[email protected] Director

Jennifer Chervenka9494 Big Elm Creek Road

Rogers, TX 76569, (254) 983-1002Cemetery

Sharon Marek23383 Milam Road

Burlington, TX 76519(254) 869-2845

seven children to the Children’s Rallyin March… thanks to the generosityof the Dime Box Church.

We also took group of 20 or sothree times to Texas A&M Women’sbasketball games (thank you to CoachGary Blair for the tickets).

During camp season we sent fivechildren to various camps, and wereable to do so with the help of GrangerBrethren, Dime Box Brethren, and theFriends of Hus School Encampmentand Dime Box Brethren.

Over the course of the first year wehave experimented with how often toschedule movie nights. After tryingweekly and semi-monthly we havedetermined that we will have movienights on the third Saturday of eachmonth. Anyone in the community isinvited to the movies.

We began hosting a weekly Alco-holics Anonymous meeting inSeptember.

On November 20, 2011, we weretreated by the BYF Fall Retreat to afull Thanksgiving dinner.

In conjunction with In God’s HandsMinistry, we sponsored a CandidateForum for all contested races inBurleson County on May 7.

In July 2012, we conducted a week-long Vacation Bible School with 22children attending, along with 10 adultteachers/helpers and 6 youth whoacted as shepherds of the children.

On August 3, 2012, the Cade LakeYouth Fellowship sponsored a fishfry to raise money to purchase a newsign for the entry to the subdivision.

On October 1, 2012, we began of-fering a tutorial/homework assistance

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The Mutual Aid Society met fortheir Convention at the Dime BoxBrethren Church on July 14, 2012.New Officers elected at this Conven-tion are:

President: Rev. Joseph J. PolasekVice-President: Daniel VojtekGen. Secretary: Natalie OutlawTreasurer: Guy HuffmanJr. Dept. Secretary/Treasurer: Dor-othy HinsonBoard Member: Ann SebestaSynod. Board: Rev. Jimmy Hejl

Mutual Aid Society Officers Elected

The original purpose of the Soci-ety was to provide survivors of de-ceased members financial help in atime of need, but as its membershipand financial resources grew, so didits program of service and outreach.

Today the Society provides loansat a lower rate of interest to thedenomination for building of churches,fellowship halls, educational build-ings, and parsonages. It supportsnumerous benevolent and charitableenterprises, and stands ready to sup-

In God’s Hands MinistryP. O. Box 321

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Everyday Ministries to Meet Everyday NeedsA Home Mission Work to Cade Lake and Burleson County

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YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO WORSHIP WITH USSunday School 9:15 a.m. – Church Service 10:30 a.m.

For information please contact one of the following:

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Industry Brethren Church hasstarted a new program to make theconnection between Sunday morningchurch services and its shut-ins thatcannot make it to church. Members ofthe congregation have offered theuse of their cell phones to dial theperson that is not able to be presentand they are able to listen and partici-pate in the service as it goes on.

Rev. Kay Polasek greets the per-son/persons on the phone and holdsit up for the congregation to respondwith “Good Morning” and the mem-bers in turn can hear the person onthe phone as she holds it to themicrophone. They continue to listento the service, including having anopportunity to pick their favorite hymn(a practice that we do each Sundaymorning when those present have anopportunity to select their favoritehymn to sing that morning). The shut-in members have been given red hym-nals and the Favorite Songs Book aswell as portable communion packagesto use when we have communion,which they participate in with thecongregation.

Industry Brethren Church Makes The ConnectionCell Phones & Services

This program starts each Sundaymorning when someone calls the shut-in prior to the service beginning tosee if they want to “attend churchthat morning”. When the bell is readyto begin for the service, they are re-dialed and the connection is made.After the service is complete withbenediction and “Bond of Love” issung (our way of closing the Sundaymorning service); the phone is openfor any of the members to visit withthe shut-in that is on the phone. Thishas allowed some people to visit forthe first time in six years (time innursing home for one of the shut-inattendees, and even as long as 30years last time they saw each other!)

Industry Brethren is thankful forthe modern-day technology of “mak-ing the connection” between our shut-ins and services on Sunday morningon a personal present time connection.

Note to anyone wanting to do this:Many of the cell phone plans havefree minutes on the weekends. PraiseThe Lord for modern technology!


port programs developed and imple-mented by the Synodical Committee.

The Society supports our youthand the future of the Unity throughdonations to the Unity Youth Coordi-nator as well as the Society’s recentlyestablished college scholarship. Ithas always adhered strictly to theteachings, doctrines, and beliefs ofthe Unity of the Brethren Church.

In the words of the late Rev. Jo-seph Barton: “In the years of itsexistence it has wiped away manytears, and has extended brotherlysympathy and help when it is mostneeded. May the Lord continually beglorified by the task the Societyperforms, and by the lives of itsmembers.”

Any member of the Unity of theBrethren Church may join throughvarious membership options. Wewould like for YOU to become a partof this great effort in our Church.

For information about the MutualAid Society or how to become amember, please go to their page onthe Unity website atwww.unityofthebrethren.org.

State Youth Leadership Team2012-2013

Youth Members:

Kassie Benner, 14910 Possum Creek,Temple, TX [email protected]

Erin Brinkley - Board of Trustees Rep.,119 CR 3000, Lott, TX [email protected]

Taylor Brinkley - Registration Manager,406 Elmwood Street, Gainesville, TX76240. [email protected]

Monique Duron - Secretary, 502Southwest Pkwy, Apt. 405, CollegeStation, TX [email protected]

Meghan Griggs, 9415 Whitney Lane,College Station, TX [email protected]

Erika (Rikki) Sebesta - Chairperson,3737 Essen Loop, College Station,TX [email protected]

Ian Zamorsky, P.O. Box 556, Taylor, TX78634. [email protected]

Representative to Mission Board:

Mary Jones, P.O. Box 212, Wall, TX76957. [email protected]

Advisors:

Kari Raesz, 4900 CR 101, Taylor, TX76574. [email protected]

Tammie Riethmayer, 1401 GiolmoreStreet, Taylor, TX [email protected]

David Sebesta, 3737 Essen Loop,College Station, TX [email protected]

Anna Wotipka - Treasurer, 652 CR 324,Caldwell, TX [email protected]

Pastoral Advisor:

Rev. Rev. Mark Sebek, 9235 FM 437,Rogers, TX [email protected]

State Youth Coordinator:

Jennifer Chervenka, 9494 Big ElmCreek Rd., Rogers, TX [email protected]

BOARD OF CHRISTIANEDUCATION

Tami Laza, Chair; [email protected]

Charles Groseclose, Rep. to ForeignMission Board; [email protected]

Angie Hairrell, Rep. to Hus Board ofTrustees; [email protected]

Rev. Whitney Amos; [email protected]

Rev. Jim Heckman;[email protected]

Jennifer Chervenka

[email protected]

Kimberly Stewart;[email protected]

Jean Kotrla; [email protected]

Sunday SchoolSunday SchoolSunday SchoolSunday SchoolSunday SchoolHelperHelperHelperHelperHelper

Traditions are wonderful and powerful things in the lives of children. Ifondly remember the live nativity scene every year as a child, anxiouslylooking forward to the day when I could participate! Or sleepy-eyedEaster mornings in church at the break of dawn—literally. Thesememories are forever etched in my mind and remind me of the solidRock on which I was raised. These memories never fail to evoke asmile or remind me of the love of my Heavenly Father. Thank God forparents and grandparents who provided this foundation. So, thismonth’s section is about traditions, Christmas and Thanksgiving, thatyou can provide your Sunday School students or maybe your childrenor grandchildren

1 Corinthians 11:2Now I commend you because you

remember me in everything and maintainthe traditions even as I delivered them to

you.


Forcomments/questions/information, contact:

Angie Hairrell

[email protected]

Holiday Traditions

1. Use the child’s handprint (or tracing of their hand orfoot) to create a craft. For Thanksgiving, you can turna handprint into a turkey. At Christmas, use multiplehandprints to create a tree. The fun is looking backeach year to see how each child has grown. Don’tforget to add the date! Moms will appreciate this yearsdown the road.

2. Take a picture of the class and add it to a “Wall ofHonor”.

3. Take up a special collection. We do the Feast ofCaring. My little ones love to drop change in the metaljar! Each year they look forward to the can making itsappearance in early November.

4. Make cards for members of the church forThanksgiving and Christmas (or any holiday). This willnurture the spirit of love.

5. Put out a Nativity Scene that can be played with.Fisher Price has a great one, as do other companies.We love to act out the story of Jesus’ birth with ours.

6. Pass out candy canes with the story of the candy caneattached.

7. Take pictures throughout the year and do a “Year inReview” lesson, reminding students what they havelearned!

Thoughtsfor Teens

Traditions for TeensTeens may have different reactions to traditions. Some may lovethem and look forward to them as they cling to their childhood.Others may try to push them away and not participate in an effort togain independence and their own unique identity. Whatever theresponse, it is important to provide the opportunities. Here are justa few ways teens can promote the Love of Christ during the Holidays.1. Sing. Sing for the elderly, sing in Church, sing in the park, sing

door to door. Just sing!2. Help. At our church, the youth help decorate the Church for

Christmas.3. Share. Share the story of Christmas with a live nativity, a

Christmas program, a special movie night or game night.4. Serve. Make a yearly trip to a food pantry or soup kitchen to serve

those in need.5. Collect. Collect items for others. Many organizations host food

drives, coat and blanket drives, toy drives, etc.6. Party. Host a Christmas party, bring gifts, but donate all the gifts

to a charity. You will have fun opening, and then rewrapping!


The WINTER YOUTH RETREAT is just around the corner!MAN vs. WILD – January 19-20Registration Deadline January 1.

Make sure to use the forms at www.unityofthebrethrenyouth.com orcontact Jennifer Chervenka if you do not have access to the

website.Check in 8-9am Saturday. Dismissal 11:30am Sunday.

Youth ages 12 & older are invited to the camp for a weekend ofBible study and fellowship as we look into temptations and pressuresfrom the wild world around us and how to live a godly life accordingto God’s Word.

Fall Retreat SummaryFACING YOUR GIANTS

September 15-16, 2012

To communicate with the Hus Encampment . . .. . . regarding scheduling* of meetings or events there, contact:

Dawn Marie Baletka600 Benchmark Drive

College Station, TX 77845 (979) 777-9940 or (979) 693-2710

[email protected]*This must be done well in advance.

God has a plan for you. Some ofthe GIANT obstacles in your life maybe to shape you and prepare you forwhat He is going to call you to do.David was a small boy. He had de-feated a bear and a lion and was onlya ‘lunch bringer’ when God used himto defeat Goliath. If you feel invalu-able or not good enough, rememberthat God created you. He values you.He loves you. He has a plan for youand you are PERFECT for that plan.Remember Noah. It took him 150 yearsto build the ark by hand. His relation-ship with God helped him perseverebecause he trusted and obeyed God.He knew it was about God’s plans.

When you are faced with giants inyour life, remember the 3 choices youhave to make:

1. Keep the right attitude. It’s notabout you; it’s about God.

2. Keep the faith. God is big enough.Trust Him!

3. Step into action. Do the rightthing, press on, even if you’re theonly one.

Adult’s giant built by Sandy McAdams,Kari Raesz, Rev. Mike Groseclose, Rev.

Mark Sebek, Anna Wotipka

Breanna, Matthew, Rikki, Brittany, Erin,and Philip

Bottom Row- MontgomeryRaesz, Tylor Greenly,

Lance SebestaMiddle- Matthew Stewart,

Philip McSorleyTop= Kelton Hooker

Austin, Ashley, Lindsey, Tylor,and Taylor Meghan, Layne, Taylor, Gaithon,

Lance, and Grace

Kassie, Kolton, Monique, Emma, andMontgomery


DAILY BIBLE READING GUIDEDaily Morsels for November 2012

Dorothy E. Kocian1. Open my eyes that I may see

wonderful things in Your law.Ps. 119:18

2. Your attitide should be the same asthat of Christ Jesus. Phil. 2:5

3. Open their eyes and turn then fromdarkness to light, and from the powerof Satan to God. Acts 26:18

4. Paul said, “I preached that theyshould repent and turn to God andprove their repentance by theirdeeds. Acts 26:205.

5. My soul finds rest in God alone; mysalvation comes from Him. Ps. 62:1

6. I will sing praise to the Lord all mylife; I will sing praise to my God aslong as I live. Ps. 146:2

7. God has poured out His love into ourhearts by the Holy Spirit whom Hehas given us. Rom. 5:5

8. A wise man built his house on therock. Mt. 7:24

9. He who belongs to God hears whatGod says. Jn. 8:47

10. God is my mighty Rock, my Refuge.Ps. 62:7

11. The eternal God is your refuge, andunderneath are the everlasting arms.Deut. 33:27

12. You are a chosen people, a royalpriesthood, a holy nation, a peoplebelonging to God. 1 Pet. 2:9

13. Dear friends, I urge you, as aliensand strangers in the world, to abstainfrom sinful desires, which war againstyour soul. 1 Pet. 2:11

14. Live such good lives among thepagans, that though they accuse youof doing wrong, they may see yourgood deeds and glorify God.1 Pet. 2:12

15. Be subject to rulers and authorities,be obedient, be ready to do what isgood. Titus 3:1

16. Slander no one, be peaceable andconsiderate and show true humility toall men. Titus 3:2

17. God made us alive with Christ evenwhen we were dead in transgressions;it is by grace we are saved. Eph. 2:5

18. We are God’s workmanship, createdin Christ Jesus to do good works,which God prepared in advance forus to do. Eph. 2:10

19. Blessed are the people whose God isthe Lord. Ps. 144:15

20. Many, O Lord my God, are thewonders You have done. Ps. 40:5

21. God saw that all He had made, and itwas very good. Gen. 1:31

22. With praise and thanksgiving theysang to the Lord. Ezra 3:11

23. You answer us with awesome deedsof righteousness, O God our Savior.Ps. 65:5

24. May god be gracious to us and makeHis face shine upon us. Ps. 67:1

25. Give thanks to the Lord for Hisunfailing love, and His wonderfuldeeds for mankind. Ps. 107:8

26. Praise be to God who has blessed uswith every spiritual blessing in Christ.Eph. 1:3

27. He predestined us to be adopted assons through Jesus Christ. Eph. 1:5a

28. In Christ we have redemption throughHis blood and the forgiveness ofsins. Eph. 1:7

29. God lavished His grace on us with allwisdom and understanding. Eph. 1:8

30. God will bring all things in heaven andon earth together under Christ. Eph. 1:10

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 Dorothy Hinson, Board MemberNatalie Outlaw, Gen. Secretary

Schedule and Details of Upcoming Unity ActivitiesNovember 3: Bake Sale and Quilt Show at the Seaton Brethren Church, 12561State Hwy 53, Temple (Seaton Community), from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.Raffle tickets available for $1 each or 6 for $5. For more info., contact HelenHaisler at (254) 718-5356.

November 11: “Honor our Vets” service at the Industry Brethren Church, 9a.m.For more information, please contact: Liz Treybig, [email protected].

November 22: Thanksgiving

December 25: Christmas

December 31: All Brethren Journal Subscriptions Expire! Thank you if youhave already mailed in your payment. If you haven’t yet, please do as soon aspossible. Please refer to the renewal form in this issue for additional information.Thank you for your continued support of The Brethren Journal.

Looking Ahead for 2013:January 1: Registration Deadline for Winter Youth RetreatJanuary 19-20: Winter Youth Retreat: Man vs. WildFebruary 1: Registration Deadline for State Children’s RallyMarch 2: State Children’s Rally: Grow With GodApril 1: Youth Fishing Retreat DeadlineApril 26-28: Youth Fishing Retreat in Port O’Connor

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SNOOK BRETHREN CHURCH9882 FM 2155/P.O. Box 247, Snook, TX 77878

Church Phone – (979) 272-3303COME WORSHIP WITH US

Sunday School – 9:00 AM; Worship – 10:15 AMBible Buddies – 2nd Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM

Pastor Board of Elders President Youth DirectorsRev. Joseph Polasek Justin Lewis Randall & Jonna See

P.O. Box 54 P.O. Box 222 P.O. Box 345Snook, TX 77878 Snook, TX 77878 Snook, TX 77878

(979) 272-1624 (979) 272-0416 (979) 272-8179


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VITAL STATISTICS

MEMBERS RECEIVED

DAN GATLIN, by re-affirmation of faith andbaptism, was received into the membershipof the Temple Brethren Church on Septem-ber 16, 2012. Larry Zabcik, Pastor.

RECENT DEATHS

SASSIN, LOUIS FELIX, age 84 and memberof Saint Paul’s American Lutheran Church inFreeport, died September 10, 2012, at Clute.Born November 20, 1927, in Lavaca County.Married to Evelyn Galetka November 1, 1959,at Vsetin. Is survived by 2 sons, 2 grandchil-dren, 1 brother, 1 sister, and many niecesand nephews. Services were on September15, 2012, from the Vsetin CMB Church withburial in the Vsetin CMB Church Cemetery.Minister: Mark L. Labaj.

ADERHOLDFUNERAL HOME, INC.“Thoughtful Service –

A Payne Family Tradition”West, Texas254/826-5321

WALL BRETHREN CHURCH12 miles east of San Angelo, Loop 570, Wall, Texas

P.O. Box 195, Wall, Texas 76957Phone: 325-651-4444 ~ Fax: 325-651-5100

Pastor: Rev. Thomas TallasHome: 325-949-7543 Cell: 656-8558

Home: [email protected]: [email protected]

www.wallbrethrenchurch.org

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:45 a.m.

President Youth Director SecretaryRoy Martin Susan & Bryan Neal Johnie Smith

325-651-8788 325-227-7242 Tu-F-8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

The Community Christian Churchof Rosenburg

5220 Reading RoadRosenberg, TX 77471

(281) 342-3060Sunday School 9:00 AM

Worship Service 10:30 AMWednesday Eve. 5:30 PM

Prayer Service and Bible Study

Bro. Larry Butcher3030 Prescott, Houston, TX 77025

(713) 299-4813 (Home)Youth Minister: Position open

PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEEDr. Dawn Marie Baletka: [email protected],

[email protected]; (H) 979-693-2710; (C) 979-777-9940; (W) 936-825-1112

Mrs. Connie Janac: [email protected];979-587-0363

Mr. Albert Surovick: [email protected];979-255-2225; 979-778=4882

Mr. Jon Farrow: [email protected]; 254-933-1673; 254-718-1938

HOME MISSIONS BOARDRev. David Johnson – Chair

[email protected] Urbanovsky – (No email address)Angie Hairrell – [email protected] Kruse – [email protected] Hinson – [email protected] Dove – [email protected] Kotrla – [email protected] Junek – [email protected]


Thoughts about giving…Remembering the Unity of the Brethren or anyof its ministries is a fitting testimony of yourbelief. Your gift in a will can be a legacy thatcontinues to affect the Christian values, mission,and ministry that is important to you.

You can give without restrictions and let us use the funds forthe most pressing needs or you can specify how, when, orwhere you want the funds used.

You can require that we hold the principle as an endowmentand use only the earnings each year.

You can give in memory or in the honor of someone.

Your gift can be contingent. The funds go to someone if theysurvive you and if not, then to the Unity.

You can tell us now that you have named the Unity in yourwill and allow us to express our gratitude…or you can let itbe known later.

There are many other ways to give. Contact any Board ofGrants and Bequests member about what you can give andhow you can give.

Ron Dusek, Treasurer – Caldwell – 979-567-3732,[email protected]

Roger Runnels – Cy-Fair – 281-469-4302,[email protected]

Ron Tyson – Houston – 281-373-4376 (home),[email protected]

Eugene Haisler – Ocker – 254-985-2316, [email protected] Mikeska – Nelsonville – 979-357-2102

[email protected]. Jimmy Hejl – Taylor – 2nd Vice President and

Synodical Committee Liaison – 512-365-6890,[email protected]

CALDWELL BRETHREN CHURCH401 South Main Street

(979) 567-7203

Sunday School9:30 AM

Sunday Worship10:30 AM

Welcome

KUBENA Funeral Home507 South Main St.

Hallettsville, Texas 77946Pre-Arranged Funerals

Low Cost Funeral InsurancePhone 361-798-3271

GRANGER NATIONALBANK

Ryze Ceska Banka, Member F.D.I.C.Granger, Texas

www.grangernationalbank.com

Youth Ministry Positions Available

Community Christian Church of Rosenberg has openingsavailable in our Youth Ministry. The primary position is YouthLeader for a small group. This part-time position requiresWednesday evenings 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sundaymornings 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The church is located at 5220Reading Road in Rosenberg.

We also have a position available with the younger childrenon Sunday mornings from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The youthdirector provides the curriculum needed.

These positions will require an interview and a backgroundcheck. Please contact Carla Butcher at 281-381-4408 formore information or to apply for either or both positions.


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.Sunday School at 9 AM every Sunday.

– Rev. Ron Winsman

Pasadena – Sunday School at 9:30 AMand worship at 10:45 AM every Sunday.Midweek Study twice per month onThursdays at 6:30 PM.

– Rev. Bill Rinderknecht

Community Christian Church of 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 – Prayer Gathering;

9:30 AM – Sunday School, All Ages;10:30 AM – Worship Celebration Service.

Wednesday, 6:30 PM – Kid’s NITE Outand Priority ONE Youth (BYF), AdultBible Study.

– Rev. Denise MikeskaPastor Steve Davis, Youth Pastor

Snook – Sunday School – 9:00 AM;Worship – 10:15 AM.

– Rev. Joseph Polasek

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

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

– Rev. Larry Zabcik

Vsetin – Worship at 10:00 AM every Sunday.– Dr. Mark Labaj

5th Sunday – Visiting Ministers

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 5th 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.

– Rev. Mark Sebek

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

– Rev. John Kueker

Cade Lake Community Chapel – SundaySchool at 11:00 AM; Fellowship Lunchat Noon; Worship at 1:00 PM.

– Rev. Jim Heckman

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

– visiting ministers

Crosby – 9:00 AM: Worship10:00 AM: Faith Adventure

– 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

Fayetteville – Sunday School at 9:45 AM,worship at 10:45 AM every Sunday.

– Rev. Kay Polasek

Good News Fellowship Church of WestPalm Beaches – worship at 1:00 PM everySunday at First Presbyterian 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.

– Rev. Whitney Amos andRev. Charles Amos

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

– Dr. Jerry TerrillBen Kruse once a month

Industry – worship at 9:00 AM everySunday with Sunday School for allages following.

– Rev. Kay Polasek

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

CNC & Manual Machining Welding – Fabricating – RepairCustom Manufacturing CNC Torch Cutting

Taylor Iron-Machine Works, Inc.208 Bland St. P.O. Box 188 Taylor, TX 76574

(512) 352-3646 Metro: (512) 365-3648 Fax: (512) 365-8845

Mutual Aid Society – Listing of Local Secretaries’Addresses and Phone Numbers

Granger #1: Angie Malicoat, PO Box362, Granger, TX 76530,512-859-2837

Taylor #3: Marie Ann Ripple, 2302Heights Blvd, Taylor, TX 76574,512-365-6916

West #4: Dorothy Kocian, 107 SouthBarbara Street, Waco, TX 76705,254-799-5331,[email protected]

Fayetteville #5: Sandra Stepan, POBox 145, Fayetteville, TX 78940,979-378-4167,[email protected]

Dime Box #6: Marvin Chlapek, PO Box1163, Caldwell, TX 77836,979-272-9102

Snook #7: Ann Sebesta, Box 115,Snook, TX 77878, 210-244-3362,[email protected]

Ocker #8: Doris Svoboda, 109Friendship Ln, Temple, TX76501-9614, 254-742-1405

Dallas #10: **Natalie Outlaw, 7575Wixon Road, Bryan, TX 77808-8085,979-589-2012,[email protected]

Cooks Point #12: Patsy Albright, 2105Rivendell, Bryan, TX 77807-4812,979-779-8463

New Tabor #13: Evelyn Henry, PO Box336, Caldwell, TX 77836-0336,979-567-4397

Nelsonville #14: Peggy Peschel, 8000Hwy 159 W, Bellville, TX 77418,979-865-5095

Seaton #16: Joyce Skrabanek, 7157FM 2086, Temple, TX 76501,254-984-2283

Sealy #17: Esther Breeden, 2728Osborn Apt #1002, Bryan, TX77803, 979-779-3835

Wesley #18: Leroy Kamas, 6520Kamas Road, Brenham, TX 77833,979-836-5576

Temple #20: Irene Marek, 2900 PecanValley Drive, Temple, TX 76502,254-778-2120

Rosenberg #21: Carla Butcher, 5220Reading Rd., Rosenberg, TX 77471,[email protected]

Westheimer #22: Daniel W. Psencik,1216 Damon Street, Rosenberg, TX77471, 979-793-6783

Houston #23: Dorothy Hinson, 7331Misty Morning Dr., Humble, TX77346, 281-620-0480

Wall #25: Sharon J. Hohmann, 222Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, TX76903-9106, 325-651-5884

Caldwell #27: Guy Huffman, PO Box216, Caldwell, TX 77836,979-567-7089,[email protected]

Crosby #28: Gisela Gaeke, PO Box599, Crosby, TX 77532,281-426-5506

Placedo #30: Dorothy Elsik, PO Box1054, Victoria, TX 77902,361-575-2298

Robstown #31: Annette Korff, 1207Baker, Robstown, TX 78380,361-387-5241

Austin #32: Doris Boriski, 17111 OakCliff Circle, Dripping Springs, TX78620-2527, 512-264-2273

Pasadena #33: Betty Orsag, 5118Coventry Ct., Friendswood, TX77546-3001, 281-482-1501

B/CS #34: Natalie Outlaw, 7575 WixonRoad, Bryan, TX 77808-8085, 979-589-2012, [email protected]

**Position currently filled by Administra-tive Board members


FULL TIME PASTORSRev. Charles Amos, 618 N. 7th Street, Temple,

TX 76501. (254) 742-2629Rev. Whitney Amos, 618 N. 7th Street, Temple,

TX 76501. (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),(713) 299-4813 (c)

Rev. Linda Von Chandler, 13108 North RidgeCircle, Leander, TX 78641.(512) 267-4826 (h), (512) 267-4655 (ch)

Pastor Steven Davis – [email protected]. Adolfo Gonzalez, 3913 Brinkman Drive,

Port Arthur, TX 77642. (409) 982-4657Rev. Michael Groseclose, 352 Nelsonville

Church Rd., Bellville, TX 77418.(979) 865-3026

Rev. Jim Heckman, 9849 PR 1015, Rockdale,TX 76567. (979) 739-1393 and leavemessage if I don’t answer. Then try a 2ndnumber, (979) 200-0513.

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

Rev. James Henry, 1726 15th Ave. N., LakeWorth, FL 33460. (561) 533-3893

Rev. Curtis Holland, 1017 Southwood, Waco, TX76712. (254) 776-5886

Rev. David Johnson, 902 Timberlane, Caldwell,TX 77836. (979) 567-1838(h),(979) 220-3822(c)

Dr. Larry Koslovsky, 4311 Fir Valley Drive,Kingwood, TX 77345. [email protected](281) 328-2442 (off), (713) 594-4518 (c)

Rev. John Kueker, P.O. Box 325, Buckholts, TX76518. (254) 605-0434

Rev. Denise Mikeska, 409 E. Upshaw, Temple,TX 76501. [email protected]

Rev. Joseph Polasek, P.O. Box 54, Snook, TX77878, (979) 272-1624;[email protected]

Rev. Kay Polasek, P.O. Box 3335, Bryan, TX77805. (979) 220-1289;[email protected]

Rev. Mark Sebek, 9235 FM 437, Rogers, TX76569. (254) 931-2000;[email protected]

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

Associate Pastor Dr. Jerry L. [email protected]

DIRECTORY OF MINISTERS

Rev. Ron Winsman, 3112 W. Ave. R, Temple, TX76504. (254) 742-0827

Rev. Larry Zabcik, 18 W. Zenith Ave., Temple,TX 76501. (254) 718-3898;[email protected]

SUPPLY OR INACTIVE PASTORSRev. Joe Emerson, P.O. Box 4615, Temple, TX

76505. (254) 791-0420;[email protected]

Rev. Gordon Hejl (retired), P.O. Box 426,Granger, TX 76530. (512) 859-2652

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

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

Rev. Lawrence Junek, 3316 Lyle, Waco, TX76708. (254) 714-2622

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

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

Rev. Milton Maly, 6703 FM 2502, Brenham, TX77833. (979) 277-2619; [email protected]

Rev. Albert Michalik (retired), 304 ThunderValley Trail, Georgetown, TX 78626.(512) 863-0832

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

Rev. Vanessa Lucia Mitchell, 2070 Carter LakeDrive, College Station, TX 77845. Cell: (979)574-0268; email: [email protected]

Rev. Al Newby, 2210 Forest Trail, Temple, TX76502. (254) 778-1860

Rev. Bill Rinderknecht, 8787 Shenandoah ParkDrive, Apt. 634, Shenandoah, TX 77385.(281) 433-7704 (cell); [email protected]

Rev. Nello Strickland, 1006 Top Hill Drive,Brenham, TX 77833. (979) 836-2609

Rev. Tony Taylor, P.O. Box 1680, Hilltop Lakes,TX 77871. (936) 855-2563

UNDER CALL OF THE UNITYMilitary ChaplaincyCH (Maj) Daniel Husak, 1627 Lakeview Street,

DeRidder, LA [email protected]

MINISTERIAL STUDENTSBen Kruse – [email protected]

(Westheimer)

Unity ArchivistClint Machann

[email protected] or 979-845-4898

DIRECTORY OF MISSIONARIES

Carolyn GrosecloseNDOP.O. Box 630260Choma, Zambia3-mail: [email protected]

Pastor Pavel and Stanya KozakJilova 4579760 05 ZLINCzech Repubice-mail: [email protected]

Phil & Eunice Raiford(parents’ address in U.S.)2951 St. Claire Rd.Winston-Salem, NC [email protected]

Rob and Anne Thiessen25 E. Camino NacionalTlalixtac de CabreraOaxaca, MEXICO 68627(011) 52-1-951-145-8947e-mail: rvthiessen&yahoo.com

Michael and Caroline WooP.O. Box 27Chiang Mai 50000Thailande-mail: [email protected] access their pictures, go tohttp://gallery.mac.com/woofamily

SYNODICAL COMMITTEE

President: James Marek, (512) 352-6165;[email protected]

1st Vice President: Rev. Lawrence Junek,(254) 714-2622; [email protected]

2nd Vice President: Rev. James Hejl,(512) 365-6890; [email protected]

3rd Vice President: Rev. Tommy Tallas,(325) 949-7543; [email protected]

Secretary: Liz Ripple, 311 W. State Hwy 71.Fayetteville, TX 78940; (979) 378-2239;[email protected]

Treasurer: Dewyan Weise, 6006 FM Hwy 765,San Angelo, TX 76905; [email protected]

Financial Secretary: Marvin Chlapek, P.O. Box1163, Caldwell, TX 77836, (979) 272-9102;[email protected]

Ministerial Alternate: Rev. Vanessa Mitchell,(979) 574-0265; [email protected]

Pastor to Pastors: Dr. Larry Koslovsky;[email protected]

Lay Alternate: Dorothy Milberger;[email protected]

Lay Members:Austin – Darrell Kolinek; [email protected] – Jim Baletka; [email protected] – Dan Balusek, 1306 W. 1st St.,

Cameron, TX 76520.Caldwell – Ron Dusek; [email protected] – Ginger McKay; [email protected] – Roger Runnels; [email protected] Box – Marvin Chlapek;

[email protected] – Liz Ripple;

[email protected] Shepherd – Alfredo WilsonGranger – Pat Hejl; [email protected] – Dorothy Hinson;

[email protected] – Harvey Treybig;

[email protected] – Daniel Merz;

[email protected] Tabor – Alton Urbanovsky;

[email protected] – Robin Brinkley;

[email protected] – Linda Planka;

[email protected] – Alice Kocurek;

[email protected] – Leonard Mikeska;

[email protected] – Justin Lewis; [email protected] – James Marek; [email protected] – Ruth Rolston; [email protected] – Dewyan Weise; [email protected] – Kristina Janes; [email protected] – Dorothy Kocian;

[email protected] – Leroy Parthum;

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The Brethren Journal has been publishing life and activitiesof the Unity of the Brethren in Texas for over 100 years. All of theseinclude records of weddings, baptisms, deaths, etc., of the minis-ters... when they were submitted. These records are invaluable forfamilies who wish to research their family history or activities thathave taken place in our congregations and the denomination. Itwould be fitting, in the eyes of the Brethren Journal BusinessCommittee, to ask for financial support for the continuation of thispublication. If you wish to become a special FRIEND OF THE BRETHRENJOURNAL, please send your donation to the Business Manager,Cathleen Schlechte (address inside front cover). These donationsare tax deductible.

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