From the Desk of Pastor Jim…

Disappointment is an unavoidable reality of life in this world. Disappointment happens when my expectations do not match life’s realities.

Whether it is being overlooked for a position, rejected in love, passed over for a

promotion, or let down by a friend, disappointment can really sting.

Disappointment sets off a chain of emotional responses including stress, anger,

frustration, sadness, and discouragement. Chronic disappointment, if not dealt

with, has the potential to evolve into deeper problems such as depression,

bitterness, resentment, hatred, and despair.

One of the most vivid pictures of disappointment found in the Bible is recorded

in Job, chapter six. In the midst of enormous suffering, Job tells his “friends”

how he feels about their so-called support: (note to self: if I have “friends” like

Job did, I need new friends!)

“My brothers, you have proved as unreliable as a seasonal brook that overflows

its banks in the spring when it is swollen with ice and melting snow. But when

the hot weather arrives, the water disappears. The brook vanishes in the heat.

The caravans turn aside to be refreshed, but there is nothing to drink, so they

die. The caravans from Tema search for this water; the travelers from Sheba

hope to find it. They count on it but are disappointed. When they arrive, their

hopes are dashed” (Job 6:15–20 NLT).

Ever felt that way? You were hoping for refreshing water, but you ended up with

a sand sandwich?

So what do you do when we face disappointment?

1. Evaluate your expectations.

Sometimes we are disappointed because we have set unrealistic expectations.

We expect someone to behave a certain way “just because” – and then when

they don’t, we feel let down. Too often we set ourselves up for disappointment

by painting pictures in our mind of what we think should happen – pictures that

hinge on unwritten or unspoken expectations. “They should just know” is not a

reasonable expectation.

2. Communicate your disappointment.

When we cover up our emotions, our hearts will become infected. Any negative

emotion, when not released, turns toxic. We have to get it out in order to work it

out. In fact, it is often this step that reveals unrealistic expectations. Revealing

your feeling is the beginning of healing. King David was a master of letting his

feelings out—just look at his Psalms!

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Altar Flowers in February

4th—Jud & Jody Alexander

11th—Ronnie & Julia Glenewinkel

18th—Available

25th—Available

www.faithseguin.org

Be sure and tune in to

“Words of Faith”

Broadcast on KWED

1580 AM

Sunday Mornings

8:00 AM

“Words of Faith”

in February

4th—Harold & Sherline Bogisch

11th—Jud & Jody Alexander

18th—Available

25th—Reserved

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February

Birthdays

01 Charlotte Koehler

01 JoAnn Bogisch

01 Donna Raetzsch

02 Mark Westerholm

03 Megan Reiley

04 Codi Breckenridge

05 David Welsch

07 Nathan Wolber

07 Joshua Smithpeter

08 Brenda Bloch

10 Faron Sagebiel

11 Kay Bless

11 Ryann Franks

12 Courtney Nauert

12 Grant Coleman

13 Kambree Flippin

14 Jonathan Andrews

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

small kitchen with an agenda-setting meeting on the first Tuesday of the

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

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

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

meetings for the month.

Highlights from the January Council Meeting: Discussed the Lenten Supper schedule and Easter Sunday breakfast.

Lenten suppers will be provided by committee members, and the Easter

breakfast will be provided by the Men’s Ministry.

Discussed preparation of information for the Annual Report to be

submitted to the congregation at the January 28 meeting.

Approved a scholarship recommendation made by the William F. Lange

Endowed Seminary Scholarship committee to be approved by the

congregation at the January 28 meeting.

Approved the appointment of Mary Koehler, John Kuempel, and Doris Rinn

to serve on the William F. Lange Endowed Seminary Scholarship

Committee upon approval of the congregation at the January 28 meeting.

From the Desk of Pastor Jim, continued

3. Rest your hope on God.

Disappointment is ultimately expecting something that’s not going to be as

reliable as God is. Nothing on this earth can be counted on. Not people, not

companies, not countries, not even you! Sin started this chain reaction of

disappointment. The only way to stop being disappointed is to stop risking and

stop loving which, of course, means we stop growing and we start dying.

Disappointment is inevitable. Being disappointed is not.

When we shift our faith and trust fully in the One who will never let us down,

we discover hope. “Then you will know that I am the Lord; those who hope in

Me will not be disappointed” Isaiah 49:23 “Faith shows the reality of what

we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.“ Hebrews 11:1

When you’re let down, don’t stay down.

First Sunday Potluck

On February 4th, at 11:30

AM, the First Sunday

potluck will be held in the

Life Enrichment Center.

Bring a dish to share and

enjoy food and fellowship

with your Faith Family.

Game Night The Social Concerns Committee

will sponsor Game Night at

Seguin Assisted Living on

Tuesday, Feb. 20th, from 6:30

to 8 PM. Come and play a game

of dominoes with the residents

or just visit for a while. Make

time to brighten someone’s day!

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February

Birthdays

14 Richie Harrington

14 Carolyn Zipp

17 Elizabeth Gudgell

18 G. P. Day

18 Clara Fischer

18 Nancy Estes

20 Amy Casey

20 Sara Benner

21 Kent Coleman

24 Basil Karm

24 Jo Anne Goebel

26 Cathy Mauermann

27 Melba Govett

27 Nancy Frase

Please Give the Gift of Life at Faith’s Next Blood Drive

Sunday, Feb. 11th, 10 AM – 12:30 PM in the LEC Walk-Ins are welcome but may require a longer wait time. Donors are

highly encouraged to pre-register for a time to donate by calling the church

office at 830-379-7036 or by clicking the link on www.faithseguin.org.

General Requirements for Donors: Anyone who is 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with parental consent

form), or at least 17 years old weighing 110 pounds, and in good general

health can donate blood. As a prospective donor, you must bring some

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

Every day, children and adults are faced with challenging medical

procedures that require transfusions. In spite of what modern science has

accomplished, there is still no substitute for human blood. Donation is a

gift from one person to another!

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Faith

On

Tour

Projects

February

Anniversaries

07 Matt &

Julie

Sherwood

18 Kent &

Tammy

Coleman

25 Dave &

Jennifer

Benner

Lent Begins on February 14th with Ash Wednesday

When a loved one is dying, their last words are important to us. What they

choose to say is what they deem as true and important for us to remember.

During the crucifixion, Jesus made seven amazing statements while on the

cross. This Lenten season we will dive into all four Gospels to deeply examine

the seven things He said and we'll learn what Jesus accomplished and

fulfilled by dying on the cross.

Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do. Luke 23:34

Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43

Woman, behold your son. Son Behold your mother. John 19:26–27

My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34

I thirst. John 19:28

It is finished. John 19:29-30

Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. Luke 23:46

Please join us for special Ash Wednesday worship services on February 14th,

at noon and 7:00 PM. Our focus this Lenten season will be on the Seven

Last Words (statements) that Jesus made from the cross! Each Wednesday

will begin with a meal from 6:00 to 6:45 PM with worship following at 7:00

PM. Other than Ash Wednesday, we will follow a ‘teaching sermon’ format in

the gym. Instead of traditional worship, Pastor Jim will lead an interactive

teaching sermon based on the Last Words of Jesus. Please come and take

this opportunity to learn more and grow in your walk with Jesus Christ during

Lent this year.

Committees and Groups Scheduled to Host Wednesday Lenten Suppers

Supper Served from 6:00 to 6:45 PM

Worship Begins at 7:00 PM

February 14th—Faith Lutheran Church Council

February 21st—Jr. and Sr. High Youth Committee and Worship Committee

February 28th—Stewardship Committee and Parrish Education Committee

March 7th—Preschool Committee and Social Concerns Committee

March 14th—Evangelism Committee and Property Management Committee

March 21st—Mission Outreach Committee and Youth Group

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Salvation Army Seguin Unit we want to extend our gratitude to you for providing coverage for our 2017 Salvation Army Kettle Campaign by “ringing the bells” to fill the kettles. A sincere Thank You to all the volunteers for your service at Walmart. Through your efforts and the efforts of other community volunteers between Thanksgiving and Christmas, we raised over $44,000. This would not have been possible without the help of all our wonderful volunteers like you. God bless you.

Yours in Community and Christian Service,

The 2017 Kettle Campaign Committee: Jenifer Ehlers, Bryan Terp, Liz Hilsdorf, Tim Gerhardt, Vicky Kleen, and Kyle Kraft

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Faith Lutheran Church Retreat Set

for April 20-22 in Fentress You won’t want to miss a weekend

of outdoor fun, learning

opportunities, fellowship, and

good food! Faith’s annual retreat

will be held Friday, April 20th

through Sunday, April 22, at

Leisure Resort in Fentress - just

20 miles from Faith. The camp’s

amenities include the riverfront,

swimming pool, volleyball and

basketball courts, horseshoes,

and miniature golf course.

The clubhouse will be used as a central gathering place Friday evening and

Saturday. On Saturday evening there will be planned activities, a potluck

meal, and a worship service. Bryce Formwalt, Director of Mission Growth for

the LCMC Texas District, will be the special guest speaker for the weekend.

Those who do not wish to spend the weekend are welcome to come and join

us for the day on Saturday.

Each family is responsible for making their own reservations by calling: 512-

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

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

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

Retreat when making your reservation. Please make your reservations early,

as Leisure Resort is very popular, and a limited number of cabins and RV

sites are temporarily on hold for Faith’s retreat. Leisure Resort has concrete

pads with full hook ups for RV's under beautiful, large pecan trees, shady

water and electric sites for pop-ups and tents and 3 different style cabins

that sleep from 4 - 6 people. They even have a tree house that sleeps 5; but

this has no plumbing. You must provide your own linens and cooking utensils

in all rental units; no pets or smoking allowed in any rental unit. One tent is

allowed on each rental unit site (except for the Duplex Cabins) for an

additional $10 (but maximum of 6 people per site, including the tent.)

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

and complete details of what each cabin has in it and the regular cost (but

remember you will get a 30% discount). Also, look for a display with pictures

and brochures and park maps in the narthex.

Additional Retreat Committee members are still needed. Please contact

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

retreat.

Christian

Cupboard Item

of the Month

For the month of

February, the

Christian Cupboard

states that one of

their most needed

items is oatmeal.

This includes any

brand or type of

oatmeal, instant,

flavored, etc. Please

bring your

donations to church

through February

28th, and

place them in the

basket in the

narthex marked

Christian Cupboard.

Faith’s members

have been

wonderful

supporters of the

Christian Cupboard,

and the Social

Concerns

Committee thanks

you for your ongoing

generosity.

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It's been said that the greatest days in your life are the day you were born and the day you figured out why. Indeed, one of the most significant discoveries you can make is discovering what God has created you for.

I was reminded of this recently as we studied the first reading for the second Sunday after Epiphany. In 1 Samuel 3 we read of how Samuel discovered his calling. Three times the boy Samuel heard the voice of God calling and three times the boy ran to his master Eli as he assumed it was Eli who was calling him. When it happened a third time, Eli realized the voice calling the boy must be God's. So he instructed Samuel to go back and when he heard the voice call to him again, simply say "Speak, for your servant is listening."

This lesson serves as an excellent reminder that not only are we to seek to discover our own calling from God, but also help others to hear and answer their calls too. As Eli mentored Samuel in the faith and helped him to hear and recognize the call of God, all God's faithful are called to help mentor and guide others, especially those who are younger, to discover how God is calling them to live and to serve.

All across the Texas District congregation members are concerned about the future of the church. And there is good reason for concern as they look around and see aging pastors and congregations, dwindling youth and children's programs, and little movement among young people in preparation for Christian ministry. But instead of wringing our hands there is something that each of us can and should be doing. Maybe a significant part of our own calling is helping others discover theirs. Maybe we are called to be Elis to invest in young Samuels... or Pauls to invest in young Timothys.

Inevitably the question will be asked: How? How does an older person meaningfully engage in the faith development of a younger person? The key is to get back to the basics of living out our faith in community. The Christian faith compels us to engage with others around us no matter what age, race, or socio-economic status they are. Let's join Jesus on his mission and get to know our neighbors again, especially those who are younger or different. Love them like Jesus would, without judgement or shame, but pure, grace-filled kindness and love that can communicate across every social barrier we think might be there. And most of all, when the time is right and one comes to you seeking guidance, like Eli you can point him or her to God and teach him or her to say with an open heart, "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." Pastor Bryce Formwalt is the Director of Mission Growth for the LCMC Texas District. Residing in Georgetown, Pastor Bryce is available to coach congregations on mission. Feel free to contact him with any questions or comments: 512-942-7776 or bryce@lcmctexas.org. Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lcmctexas © 2018 Bryce J. Formwalt, All Rights Reserved. Reprinted with permission.

Helping Others

Answer the Call

Trip to Cristo

Rey Scheduled

for February

10—11 submitted by Harold

Bogisch

A group from Faith,

including Pastor Jim,

will be making a trip

to our mission

church, Cristo Rey in

Pharr, on February

10th and 11th. If you

would like to go,

please let Harold

Bogisch or Jesse

Atzger know. If you

have not been, it is a

good experience. We

will be taking the

trailer with items

members give.

Donations will be

stored in the

barbeque building.

The best time to

bring donations

would be on

Wednesday

mornings when the

work crew meets.

Please notify the

church office when

dropping off

donations.

OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO

Jeff Mueller Donald Jackson Wallace Dube

Judy Saunders Nora Lavalett Julie Sagebiel

Sydney Brucks Dorothy Burris Laura Nash

Jim Leiber Tootsie Rodgers Doug Eckhardt

Correen Dube Birdie Kuempel Nancy Wieding

Kathryn Frase Glenda Leiber Charlene Nelson

Jeri Mires Ken Pfeil Lisa Lohmeyer

Colleen Eckhardt Donna Boelter Kathy Ersch

Lee Roy Schievelbein Stephanie Kauitzsch Kevin Mathis shack

Damon Rodgers Marilyn Rosenblad Doris Beicker

Roxanne Heckmann John Murphy, relative of Pat Bodine & M’Liss Harrington

Marilyn McLauchlan, mother of Jamie Shashack

Robert Coldewey, father of Melba Govett

Nancy Mercer, friend of Kim, Deborah, and Diane

Judy Parker, aunt of Sara Edwards

Ron Ridge, father of Syndra Schulze

Cherie Almand, friend of Vanita Hodge

Sarah Hilbert Brietzke, daughter of Jim and Lenoir Hilbert Doug Brown, brother of Sammie Pooley-Means

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pauline Schmueckle, friend of Doug and Colleen Eckhardt Miles Takington, friend of Cliff and Debbie Lehman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pam Taggart, sister of Lisa Lohmeyer Fred Engelhardt, brother of Ted Engelhardt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ray Barnes, brother of Karl Boysen Cathy Beicker, daughter-in-law of Doris Beicker

Larry Fortune, friend of Faith Via de Cristo Group Betty Vetter, sister of Emma Jean Becker

Tim Troell, friend of Tammy Bogisch Glen Short, friend of Ron and Joan Vanbeek

** Please note: if someone you have placed on

this list has been helped by our prayers, please

notify the church office so the person's name

can be removed. Thank you for your

cooperation.

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Prayers for Those

In the Military

At this time in the life

of our nation and all

that is happening

throughout the world,

it is most appropriate

that we remember in

our prayers those in

the military and their

families. Please

remember in your

daily prayers the

following military

personnel and their

families:

Ann Sagebiel

Stoney Portis

Todd Wegner

David Daniels

Raul Davila III

Tony Leal, Jr.

Shannon Nance

Brad Dillon

Victor J. Rodriquez

Amanda Sagebiel

Cameron Koehler

Michael McBride

Jason Sagebiel

Michael Fruehling

Shelly Park

Ricky Fryer

Brian Branin

Jason Hubbard

Lance England

Preschool News Submitted by Preschool Director Sharon Stollewerk

We were thrilled to be back at school after the Christmas holidays but can't believe that we are halfway through the school year!

Mrs. Chris and Ms. Avis's Mother's Morning Out Class had fun learning about the calendar and winter. Each morning they added features- nose, eyes, mouth, buttons, hat, scarf, and mittens to the felt snowmen on the wall. They made a very special Jonah and the whale art project. They colored Jonah, who dangled in the whale's stomach, and shot out of the whale's mouth when they blew the birthday blower that was attached to it. So fun! They celebrated White Day, and they played with "snow" (shaving cream) and enjoyed building snowmen and driving cars through the snowdrifts.

Mrs. Beasley's Three Day class studied winter weather and made beautiful snowflakes. They had fun being scientists, and they made and played with icebergs in the sensory table. They began the sound table game and studied the letters J and L. They stamped J's in paint, painted with Legos, and made a lamp with the letter L.

Mrs. Neuman and Ms. Stollewerk's Five Day classes studied units on winter weather, Arctic animals, and hibernation. For the first time in many years, the children understood what winter weather was because they experienced playing in actual snow, complete with building a snowman! They had fun

making a hibernation card game and learning which animals hibernate and which do not. They learned interesting facts about polar bears, and that they have BLUBBER so they can stand the cold. The much anticipated Sound Table Game began with the study of the letters J and L. Everywhere you looked there were activities and manipulatives to introduce the letters: jeans on J's, journal writing, Jonah and the whale, jets, lacing, Legos, Lincoln Logs, and the Little Lost Lamb.

Both the Three and Five Day teachers have been busy with student evaluations. Parent/teacher conferences will be scheduled soon, and these evaluations will be reviewed.

Chapel is a special time for the children. We learned about Jesus as a Boy, Jonah and the Whale, and the Little Lost Lamb. As always, thank you for your support of the children and staff of Faith Lutheran Preschool

WOMEN OF FAITH IN FEBRUARY CHARITY CIRCLE—Monday, February 19th, 7 PM, Activity Center, will put

together school kits

LOVE CIRCLE—Tuesday, February 20th, 9:30 AM, home of Brenda Bloch

HOPE CIRCLE—Thursday, February 15th, 2:00 PM, Activity Center

What is Church Women United? The answer to that question is “Church Women United is a racially, culturally,

theologically inclusive Christian women’s movement, celebrating unity in

diversity and working for a world of peace and justice.” WOW, how awesome is

that!! According to their pamphlet, they were founded in 1941 as an historic

grassroots movement of women which shares a vision of Christian unity and

prayerful action. How fortunate for the ladies of Faith Lutheran Church—they

have an opportunity to be a part of this wonderful Christian group!! CWU has

several events over the year, and the first for 2018 will be WORLD DAY OF

PRAYER on Friday, March 2nd, at 2:00 PM at St. James Catholic Church, 510

S. Camp Street in Seguin—please join your sisters of faith in celebrating God’s

Word. For questions, please contact Brenda Bloch at 830-832-5385.

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Prayers of the Congregation Are Requested for:

the family of Roy Mathis, father of Kevin Mathis, who passed through

death into eternal life on December 30, 2017 in Peachtree City,

Georgia. A celebration of his life will be held at a date to be

announced.

the family of Nancy Bittrich, sister of Susan Wuest, who passed through

death into eternal life on January 4, 2018. A memorial service was held

January 13th in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

the family of Rev. Dr. James Carlson, father of Vonnie Skloss and

grandfather of Courtney Herbold, who passed through death into

eternal life on January 11, 2018 in Austin. His memorial service was

held January 20th at Triumphant Love Lutheran Church.

the family of Marie Karm, wife of Basil Karm and mother of Sharon

Stollewerk, who passed through death into eternal life on January 15,

2018. Mrs. Karm’s funeral was held at Faith on January 21st.

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

breakfast and Bible study on Saturday, February 17th, at

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

Kingsbury Street. All men of the church are invited to this

fellowship and devotional time opportunity.

Thank you for the

cards, meals, texts,

prayers, visit from

Pastor Jim and

“Happy God Loves

You” Harry Dietz.

God has been so

good and provided

during this recovery

time.

Sincerely,

Joyce Engelhardt

I would like to thank

everyone for all of

your get well wishes,

cards, food, and all of

the thoughtful things

you all have done for

me during my recent

surgery. I am truly

blessed to belong to

such a thoughtful,

caring, and loving

congregation!

Sincerely,

Roxanne Heckmann

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

July 15—20 - Camp Eagle Registration Now Open! We have reserved 25 slots for Faith, please contact Pastor Jim to claim your slot. More details will follow as we get them. Those planning to attend camp must complete a registration form and send it with your deposit ASAP.

To secure space for your youth the registration form must be completed and returned to the church office by Thursday, February 15th, with a $150.00 non-refundable deposit. Forms will not be accepted without the deposit. Make checks payable to Faith Lutheran Church.

All youth and adult campers must also complete Faith’s release, medical, and participation forms – available in the church office. This camp is primarily for Faith members but guests are welcome provided there is availability. Payment schedule: half remaining balance due by April 15th, then remaining balance is due by June 15th.

We have reserved 18 slots for the 7th-12th graders with priority being reserved for Faith youth. If space is available, we will allow guests to attend as well. Headwaters for elementary schoolers is also open for registration, cost for this camp is $500.

Youth Group The youth ministry of Faith will meet on Sunday, February 18th, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the loft and LEC. Join us for fun and fellowship and bring a friend! Email Pastor Jim at pastorjim@faithseguin.org if you have any questions or need more information about youth activities.

FEBRUARY 2018SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3

ABBREVIATION KEY: 9:00-3:15PM (Ed Wing) Classical 10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon.

AC= Activity Center Conversation Class

Attention 7:00PM(AC) Adult Bible Study

Ed Wing= Education Wing Book Of Hebrews

LEC= Life Enrichment Center

Rentals

Sant= Sanctuary

Sm Kit= Small Kitchen

Staff Meeting

4 5 6 7 8 9 109:00AM(Sant) Worship w/Holy 7-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer Group 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 8:00-3:15PM (Ed Wing) Classical 10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon. Trip to Cristo Rey

Communion 12PM(AC) Ladies Bible Study 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group Conversation Class

10:30AM(AC/Ed Wing) Sunday 6:30PM (AC) Preschool Board 6:30-7:00PM(Sm Kit) Council 6:00PM(Sant) Hand Bells 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students

School Board 6:45 Confirmation 7:00PM(AC) Adult Bible Study

11:30AM (LEC) First Sunday 7:00PM Committee Meetings 7-8:00PM(LEC) Choir Practice Book Of Hebrews

Potluck

11 12 13 14 15 16 179:00AM(Sant) Worship 7-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer Group 9:00-11:30AM (AC) Retired 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 8:00-3:15PM (Ed Wing) Classical 10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon. 8:30AM Men of Faith Breakfast

10:30AM (AC/Ed Wing) Sunday 12PM(AC) Ladies Bible Study Teachers Meeting 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group Conversation Class At Reynas Mexican Restaurant

School 1:30PM Staff Meeting 5:45PM(Sant) Hand Bells 2:00PM (AC) Hope Circle 6:00-10:00(LEC) PM Rental

10:00AM-12:30PM (LEC) Blood 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students 6:00PM (LEC) Lenten Supper 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students

Drive 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer Ash Wednesday 7:00PM(AC) Adult Bible Study

6:30-9:00PM(AC) Deloris Atzger Services At Noon & 7:00PM Book Of Hebrews

Bible Study Both With Holy Communion

Trip to Cristo Rey 6:30PM(Sm Kit) Council Meeting And Impostition of Ashes

18 19 20 21 22 23 249:00AM(Sant) Worship w/Holy 7-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer Group 9:30AM(AC) Love Circle 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students 10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon.

Communion 12PM(AC) Ladies Bible Study 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group 7:00PM(AC) Adult Bible Study

10:30AM(AC/Ed Wing) Sunday 7:00PM(AC) Charity Circle 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 5:45PM(Sant) Hand Bells Book Of Hebrews

School 6:30-8:00PM Game Night-SAL 6:00PM (LEC) Lenten Supper

7:00PM Lenten Service

7:40PM Choir

*Newsletter Deadline*

25 26 27 289:00AM(Sant) Worship 7:00-8:00AM Prayer Group 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing

10:30AM (AC/Ed Wing) Sunday 12PM(AC) Ladies Bible Study 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group

School 6:30-9:00PM (AC) Via de Cristo 5:45PM(Sant) Hand Bells

11:30AM(LEC) Preschool Chili 6:00PM (LEC) Lenten Supper

Cook Off Fundraiser & Silent 7:00PM Lenten Service

Auction 7:40PM Choir

12:00-4:00PM (AC) Rental

February 4th February 11th February 14th February 18th February 25th

Brenda Bloch N/A Gail H., Doris E. - 12PM Linda Dietz N/A

Jesse Atzger N/A Ed Engelhardt - 7PM Dianne Chambers N/A

Mark Herbold N/A Ric Landvatter - 7PM Bill Ermel N/A

Deloris Atzger Lisa Owen Mark Herbold - 12PM Dianne Chambers Jesse Atzger

Gail Herbold Albert Menn K. Schievelbein - 7PM Bill Ermel Wally Braun

Tim Bogisch Terry Freeman Melvin Boelter Doug Bierstedt

Wally Braun Kristy Serold Bill Ermel Jonathan Campbell

Ric Landvatter Ron Vanbeek Ronnie Foreman Margie Campbell

Albert Menn Joan Vanbeek Clem Howe Mark Herbold

John Taddy Danny Neumann Cecil Schulze

Ed Engelhardt Bill Ermel N/A Diane Gwyther Karen Huff

Kim Koenig N/A Kim Koenig Kim Koenig N/A

Candi Andrews N/A Candi Andrews Candi Andrews N/A

Aid at Altar Fran Braun N/A Michelle Kuempel N/A

Lisa Warren N/A Lisa Warren Lisa Warren N/A

Carolyn Sagebiel N/A Carolyn Sagebiel Carolyn Sagebiel N/A

Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann N/A Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann

Kelsey Shanafelt Kelsey Shanafelt N/A Kelsey Shanafelt Kelsey Shanafelt

Kim Koenig Cliff Lehmann N/A Gail Herbold Ric Landvatter

Rose Mary Ermel Debbie Lehmann N/A Lydia Whitwell David Moltz

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Sund ay School

& Church

SERVING FAITH IN FEBRUARY 2018

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PERMIT #3

SEGUIN, TEXAS 78155

February

2018

PRESCHOOL & EXTENDED

CARE STAFF

Director/Teacher…Sharon Stollewerk

5 Day Teacher/EC…...Paula Neuman

3 Day Teacher…..…..Angela Beasley

Preschool Aide….…..Georgie Dittrich

MMO Teacher…………...Chris Brown

MMO Aide…….....……….Avis Herrick

5 Day Aide/EC Teacher...Sheri Scaief

Volunteer………....……..Nancy Estes

CHURCH STAFF

Senior Pastor………..Jim Craver

FLC Administrator...Danny Neumann

Evangelism Director…...Harry Dietz

Communications Dir…Teressa Cope

Church Secretary….....Angie Rohde

Music Director…………....Roxanne

Heckmann

Organist / Pianist ……Annette Stout

Ric Landvatter, President … Evangelism Committee

Albert Menn, Vice-President … Junior High Youth Committee

Katharine Schievelbein, Secretary … Preschool Committee

Doris Engelhardt, Treasurer … Stewardship Committee

Dianne Chambers, Asst. Treasurer …Parish Education Committee

Lisa Owen… Mission Outreach Committee

Ed Engelhardt … Worship Committee

Julia Glenewinkel … Social Concerns Committee

Kim Koenig … Senior High Youth Committee

George Mannel … Property Management Committee

What’s Happening

in February?

First Sunday Potluck—

Feb. 4, 11:30 AM

Committee Meetings—

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7 PM

Church Council—

Feb 13, 6:30 PM

Ash Wednesday

Services—

Feb. 14, Noon, & 7 PM

Midweek Lenten

Services Begin—

Feb. 21, 7 PM