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From the Pastor’s Desk
Southminster Presbyterian Church
4200 Cartwright Road
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 499-2310
http://www.southminpres.org
Non Profit
Permit #4
POSTAGE PAID
Missouri City, TX 77459
Rev. Kent Landry……....……………….............. Pastor
Rev. David Northcutt…………….....…Parish Associate
for Pastoral Care
Pam Drake………….…..…………….Church Secretary
Christy Balenene…………………….Business Manager
Scott Lofgren.................................Facilities Coordinator
Scott Bonasso……..……..…Director of Music Ministry
Andrew Meddaugh…..…...Contemporary Music Leader
Donald Doucet…...……….………………Accompanist
Gabriele Hodges.......Dir. Handbell & Children’s Choirs
Jane Rusk………........…………………...Signal Editor
Jeanne Peabody…………..……..Childcare Coordinator
Irma Feliu-Badalo…...…………....Childcare Supervisor
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Southminster School
Angela Holden.….Acting.Head of Southminster School
Karen Rombach..................................Preschool Director
What traditions do your family have to celebrate Easter? Almost everyone has a tradition with a visit
from the Easter Bunny bringing candy in a basket for the kids Easter morning. But my wife’s family
originally comes from the Ukraine region, and her grandparents brought with them an additional
tradition – one that involves the dying
and decorating of eggs, with are called
the pysanka. Here’s what they look like:
The art of the decorated egg in Ukraine,
or the pysanka, probably dates back to
ancient times. As in many ancient
cultures, Ukrainians retained parts of
their pre-Christian pagan traditions after
the Catholic Church became the common
faith. With the advent of Christianity,
the symbolism of the egg was changed to
represent, not nature's rebirth, but the
rebirth of man.
Christians embraced the egg symbol and likened it to the tomb from which Christ rose. With the
acceptance of Christianity in 988, the decorated pysanka, in time, was adapted to play an important
role in Ukrainian rituals of the new religion.
In modern times, the art of the pysanka was carried abroad by Ukrainian emigrants to North and
South America, where the custom took hold, and concurrently banished in Ukraine by the Soviet
regime (as a religious practice), where it was nearly forgotten. Since Ukrainian Independence in
1991, there has been a rebirth of the art in its homeland.
So do something special to celebrate this most important of holidays. Maybe rediscover your families
traditions surrounding the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.
Happy Easter!
BRIDGE
The Bridge Group will meet
on FRIDAY, MARCH 15th
from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you
would l ike more information
concerning the Bridge Group, please
contact
The deadline for the April 2013 Signal will be MARCH 15th. Please help me by emailing your article(s) to me, Jane Rusk, at rjrusk@clear.net as soon as possible.
EDITOR’S
CORNER
Suggested food
products are:
corn meal, cooking
oil, flour, canned
meat, juice, laundry
detergent, dish
liquid, toothpaste, tooth brushes and
hygiene items, such as deodorant,
feminine products, shaving cream,
razors, shampoo, etc.
Our day to work at the Food Pantry:
March 12th & 26th
10:00am - 1:30pm.
Please come and join us!
RECYCLING
Thank you for your
recycling efforts.
Please remember to
bring your aluminum cans the first
Sunday of each month.
EYEGLASSES
Dorothy Goforth is collecting
eyeglasses for a mission in Peru.
Please leave them in the treasure box
in the Narthex.
All adults are welcome for this
time of fun and fellowship!
Saturday, March 16,
6:30pm Johnny Carino’s
(5750 Hwy 6)
A special menu will offer six entrees from which to choose;
includes salad, drink, mini dessert, tax and tip $15.00/person
For reservations call by March 11
Marilyn Purcell 281-835-9322
Ed Schwer/Bess Tucker 281-208-0964
SOUTHMISTER
BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, March 24 (Palm Sunday)
between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm
in the fellowship hall.
Each blood donation can help save as many as three lives
so please come out and do your part!
For information on eligibility or questions about donating; check out
the website for the Gulf Coast Regional Blood
Center at www.giveblood.org.
In Matthew 22:39 Jesus tells us: “Thou shalt love
thy neighbor as thyself”. Can you think of a better
way to show your love for our neighbors in need?
Signup sheets in the narthex.
Seeking coordinator for Family Promise Program
Involves coordinating families staying at SMPC
3-4X a year with assistance from congregation,
Organizational & telephone skills required,
Monthly meetings
Contact Kathy Pitts kathypnp@gmail.com for more info
15When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of
John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you
know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”
16Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” He
answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of
my sheep.” 17The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you
love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you
love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.
John 21:15-17
How are you serving others? Are you as Jesus said “feeding his lambs or taking care of his sheep?
Is dropping a check into the collection plate enough?
There are many ways to serve the Lord included in this newsletter or you could:
*Be a greeter Sunday morning
*Provide a ride to church to someone unable to drive themselves
*Serve on a committee
*Help with the upkeep of our grounds
*Work on a mission project of the Church
*Greet a visitor with a warm smile and a friendly “Hello and welcome”
These are but a few ways to serve the Lord. If you truly do love the Lord Jesus, then as he requires
“Take care of my sheep.”
Sr. High Youth Group Middle-Schoolers in God’s Hands Together
SR High Schedule
March 3 - Chli Cook-off 5-7pm (youth 4pm)
March 10 - No Meeting - Spring Break FBISD
March 17 - Lesson & Activities - St. Patrick’s Day
March 24 – Lesson #3
March 31 - No Meeting - Easter
EASTER LILY SALE
Join us in decorating the sanctuary for
Easter by purchasing a beautiful Lily
$11.00 per plant
May be taken home after the Easter Service
Middle High Schedule
March 3 - Chili Cook-off 5-7 pm (youth 4pm)
March 10 - No meeting; spring break FBISD
March 17 - Lesson
March 24 - Activity
March 31 - No meeting - Easter
Friday, April 12 Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road
Beginning at 6:30pm
Guests will enjoy dinner, live and silent auctions, plus dancing
to the music of
The Houston ReBeats.
Tickets are $50/guest
Our presenting sponsor, Texas Direct Auto, has generously donated
a fully loaded 2012 FIAT 500 Sport as a raffle item for which tickets are only
$25/each or five for $100.00
Tickets are available in the church office
During the gala, attendees can also participate in a Diamond Dig
where one lucky participant will win a one-carat diamond donated by
Texas Gold & Diamond Exchange,
plus a pair of designer denim jeans.
Tickets for the Diamond Dig are $5/each or five for $20.
Proceeds benefit Southminster School.
For tickets or more information, call 281-261-8872
or go to www.southminsterschoolgala.org
Southminster School cordially invites you to
Mar 24 Palm Sunday Services 9 & 11:15am
Mar 28 Maundy Thursday Service 7pm
Mar 29 Good Friday Service 7pm
Mar 30 Pancake Breakfast & Easter Bunny
Crafts & Egg Hunt with “Y” 8:30-10am
Mar 31 Easter Sunday Services 9 & 11:15am
Spring Spruce Up
Come out and help clean up the church
grounds Saturday, March 23
SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 2012-2013 Clerk of Session: Greg Wettman Christian Education & Youth: Brad Federwisch (Moderator), Jon Schwartz Congregational Care & Fellowship: Jennifer Mockaitis (Moderator), Joann Dunmire Mission & Evangelism: Kathy Pitts (Moderator), J. O. Dravis Resources, Management& Stewardship: Myron Goforth (Moderator), Brian Wolf Southminster School: Bob Crosley (Moderator), Megan Hutchens Worship and Music: Tim Cashion (Moderator), Robert Hodge Treasurer: Richard Early
FORT BEND HUMAN NEEDS MINISTRY NEWS
The 4th Annual Fort Bend Empty Bowls Friday, April 5th at Safari
Texas Ranch. We are looking forward to a fun and entertaining event that
will help East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry continue to serve our
Fort Bend neighbors in need. Tickets to the event are on sale for $25 each
and can be purchased at EFBHNM or online at www.humanneeds.org.
Dine & Donate – Tuesday, March 5th – Dine at Fish City Grill (Lunch & Dinner ) and 15% of
the day’s sales will be donated to East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. Call 281-494-3474 for
take-out orders. Fish City Grill is located in Sugar Land Town Square at 15890 City Walk.
Feinstein Challenge - For the 16th straight year, philanthropist Alan Feinstein will divide $1
million among hunger fighting agencies nationwide to help them raise funds during March and
April, 2012. East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry is once again taking on this challenge and
we need your help! From March 1st thru April 30th, all cash, checks, online donations and food
items donated to the EFBHNM will be counted as part of this challenge. Food items are given a
value of $1 each. The $1 million donation from the Feinstein Challenge is divided up
proportionately with all the many other participating hunger fighting agencies.
Volunteer Needs - Current volunteer opportunities are:
- Monday evenings from 6 pm-8 pm helping in the food pantry
- Wed. evenings from 6 pm-8 pm to work as receptionist
- Wed. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – working with clients needing financial assistance
- Sorting food donations from Souper Bowl of Caring
- Food Fair – 2nd Saturday & 4th Thursday of the month from 10 a.m.-noon
- Tri-City Churches Resale Shop
If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities please contact Mary Weiland at
Mary@humanneeds.org or call 281.261.1006.
Resale Shop - Dress your best for less! Shop at “The Boutique” located inside Tri-City
Churches Resale Shop. “The Boutique” is the perfect place to find name brand, vintage and
designer fashions for much, much, much less! If you’re looking for a special occasion dress that
you know you’ll only wear once…then “The Boutique” is where you need to shop! All items
have been gently used and some have never been worn - with the tag still on the dress! The
Boutique is located inside Tri-City Churches Resale Shop at 425 Stafford Run Road in Stafford.
Hours of operation: Mon-Sat. – 10 am – 4 pm; Wed – 10 am – 7:30 pm. Proceeds from the
Resale Shop and The Boutique benefit East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. All donations are
tax deductible.
Designated Associate Pastor Search This Associate Pastor’s duties will include Youth & Family
Ministries as well as Christian Education. Your Nominating
Committee has been busy. They have received several resumes from
individuals interested in our church’s position. From these resumes,
phone & Skype interviews have been conducted and more interviews
are scheduled. Please keep the committee and
candidates in your prayers.
The Christian Education Committee meets the
3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm.
Please join us if you’re interested in the growth and
development of Christian education and studies.
The Youth Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm.
All are welcome who are interested n supporting our youth.
WHISPERS Ladies’ Bible Study Meets Monday from 9:15am-11:15am in the Youth Lounge.
Jennifer Rothschild. Walking by Faith: Lessons Learned in the Dark. For more information contact Lisa Landry at 713-447-5203
THE MARLENE CIRCLE Meets the 1st Monday of each month at 6:30pm in member’s homes.
For more information, contact Anne Beatty, 281-499-1821 HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY
All women are invited to join us as we meet the 2nd Monday of each month in the Multi Purpose Room at 9:30 am.
For information please contact Joyce Smith at 281-438-6103 WINGS CIRCLE (Women in God’s Spirit)
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month in member’s homes. For information please contact Ginger Jones at 281-835-9137.
If you’re new to the church
or just want to get to know more
people...
There are lots of opportunities to get
Involved….. Divine Diners is a monthly fellowship dinner for all adults. It’s not for a particular age group or a couples
group.
Mid Week Manna A weekly fellowship dinner followed by a devotional
Quilters A sewing fellowship group that meets every Tues 9:30am. You can knit, crochet, sew or just learn with
us.
Bridge This fun card loving group meets once a month on the 3rd Friday.
If you have any questions about anything you see feel free to call the church office (281) 499-2310
Everyone is welcome at this weekly dinner and devotional time
March 6 No MWM; March 13 Vegetable Beef Soup, Salad, Rolls, Dessert; March 20 Tuna
Alfredo Fettuccini, Salad, Rolls, Dessert; March 27 No MWM - Holy Week
Dinner reservations are due Tuesday by 10 am RSVP to Marianne Irish 281-437-7888 orirish7171@aol.com.
Donations of plastic Easter Eggs and
individually wrapped candies are needed for the Easter Egg Hunt
March 30, 2013
Donations may be placed in the box in the Narthex.
We will collect candy up until SUNDAY 17 MARCH 2013
Thank you for your support !
Volunteers needed for
Pancake Breakfast & Easter Crafts Saturday March 30th
Please contact Leslie & Bob Crosley
crosleyca@aol.com
Southminster Presbyterian Church and the Fort Bend YMCA
partner to bring YOU the annual Eggstravaganza!
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Pancake Breakfast at the church 8:30am – 10:00am
Easter Crafts and Pictures with the Easter Bunny 8:30am - 10:00am
Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m. at the Fort Bend YMCA
Everybunny welcome. No charge. Join us for some Easter Fellowship and Fun!
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Megan Hutchens
Offutt Johnson
2 Nell Schwartz
3
4 Ashleigh Holden
Kris Kergin
5 Greg Kergis
6 Danielle Hertel
7 Jehan Herron
8
9 Jim Soko
10 Ellen DeKanter
Darlyne Fratt
Margo Johnson
Nicolas Nelsen
11
12 Jennifer Browning
William Simmons
13 Rick Bramer
Robert Evans
Julia Herron
14
Sloan James
Melissa Wolf
15
16 Emmanuel Dasi
17 Chandler Mayes
Emily Wood
18
19 Dawn Foley
20 Phyllis Browning
21 Ashley Bramer
22
23
24 Amanda Funderburk
Jordyn Walther
25 Lecia Alexander
Susan Evans
Gavin Whitis
26
27
28 Leslie Bauer
Derek Walther
29 Brindley Drake
Anastasia Layus
30 Adam Hauschel
31 John Sturrock
Is your birthday missing or incorrect? Contact Pam Drake in the church office.
AUDIO VISUAL
9:00am 11:15am
3rd
Set-Up
Audio
Visual
Leslie Crosley
Debbie Yoho
Brad McKee
Leslie Crosley
Benny Gilbert
10th
Set-Up
Audio
Visual
Benny Gilbert
Brad Federwisch
Benny Gilbert
Jon Schwartz
17th
Set-Up
Audio
Visual
Jon Schwartz
Rick & Niki
Bramer
Jon Schwartz
Benny Gilbert
24th
Set-Up
Audio
Visual
Leslie Crosley
Brad Federwisch
Stephen James
Leslie Crosley
Carrie & Nicole
Freund
31st
Set-Up
Audio
Visual
Benny Gilbert
Brad Federwisch
Benny Gilbert
Jon Schwartz
TELLERS
3rd Myron Goforth & Frank Haines
10th Bea McClung & Pat Welsh
17th Owen Irish & Clif Peabody
24th David Bauer & Travis Boyd
31st John Barnhart & Don Watts
CHILDREN’S SERMON
9:00am Service 11:15am Service
3rd David Northcutt David Northcutt
10th J.O. Dravis
17th Brad Federwisch Susan Evans
24th Cherub/Calvin Choirs Cherub/Calvin Choirs
31st Kent Landry Kent Landry
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
9:00am Service 11:15am Service
3rd David Northcutt David Northcutt
10th Rick Bramer
17th Nancy Kosarek
24th Jennifer Mockaitis
31st Rachel Hauschel Megan Hutchens
ELDERS SCHEDULED TO SERVE
MARCH 3, 2013
Communion Preparers Communion Servers 11:15
Bonnie Northcutt Bob Jones
Naomi Maxwell Megan Hutchins
Communion Servers 9:00 Brian Wolf
Travis Boyd Chandler Mayes
Dan Hauschel
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