September/October 2015

September/October 2015
Newsletter
An Interdenominational Church
KELLY’S CONNECTION
While vacationing in Alaska, Coletti and I took an excursion in Juneau that we will never
forget. We arrived in Juneau early in the morning, disembarked the ship and followed
our guide to a small boat nearby along with fourteen other folks. After a short boat ride
to Douglas Island we were met by a very young man and woman. They corralled us
across the beach and up the hill to a small building. Inside were benches with bright red
hard hats and gloves placed neatly for each of us. The instructions went smoothly then
a quick group photo before boarding the big red flatbed truck for the steep uphill ride followed by another 100
yard trek through the rain forest. Thankfully it was a beautiful sunny day. We noticed the evidences of the old
Treadwell gold mine that thrived here in the early 1900s. Since it was abandoned, the tall hemlock and fir trees
recovered nicely standing what looked like 100 feet tall. And there, mounted in the top of a big tree, was our
first destination—a landing platform at the end of a cable. Wow. Did I have faith in these young folks, in this
cable system, in this harness I wore? The instructor told us to sit in the harness, hold the handle bar above our
heads and off we’d go…
Zip lining turned out to be a favorite experience of our vacation. But
there was one particular station that stuck best in my memory. It was the
highest platform—a very long way to the ground below. As we prepared to
zip to the next platform in yet another tall tree, the instructor said, “This
time I want you to stand at the edge of the platform, rather than sitting in
your harness as you’ve done thus far, just step off the edge of the platform.”
Whoa! Stepping off the edge of a platform hanging on the side of a tree
sixty feet off the ground did not jive with good common sense. I hesitated
for a moment and—wow, what an experience—exhilaration, adrenaline
rush—stupidity or faith or both? Strangely, stepping off the platform rather
than sitting down in the security of the harness required a significant
increase in faith.
I want to think that it was a leap of faith—trusting another person and that zip line system with my life. As
I’ve thought about that experience God has used it to help me consider my faith in him. I realize that I want to
be the kind of Christ follower who is willing and obedient to God’s invitation or command to “step out” to trust
him in all things—even when what he asks me to do goes against MY idea of common sense. I recall that Jesus
scolded his disciples for their lack of faith or little faith.
Like Noah building the ark, Abraham leaving his homeland for the unknown, Moses facing Pharaoh, Peter
stepping out of the boat to walk on the water to Jesus, I want to be a person and a pastor who trusts God
absolutely and leads the church to do likewise. God has not changed, nor has his way of changing his kingdom
on earth—it is by grace through our faithful obedience.
Oh, the exhilaration of falling into the arms of God our loving Father. Let’s step out in faith together.
Gladly Serving,
Kelly
Dear Worship Place family,
What a joy to be a part of the growing family at TWP. We had a
wonderful launch to our new ministry for single adults called "The
Bridge" on August 22nd with around 175 in attendance. We love our
single adults at TWP and I encourage all of our single adults to get involved in the
upcoming activities in the days ahead.
Power Lunch resumes on September 16th with great food, fellowship and outstanding speakers. Here is a look at
our special guests for September:
 September 16th - The Cobb family shares the conclusion of their incredible 4,000 mile walk across America
 September 23rd - Music & the Word with Pastor Kelly
 September 30th - Erin Kiltz, Executive Director of Brookwood in Georgetown (BiG), shares how they are making a
great impact in the lives of adults with special needs
We are blessed at TWP to have the Stephen Ministry. The Stephen Ministry equips and empowers lay caregivers to
provide one-to-one high quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. If you are interested
in being a part of the training for this outstanding ministry or know someone who is struggling through a difficult
time, contact me and we will put them in touch with a Stephen minister.
I pray for each of you every day that God would bless you in a mighty way. If there is any way I can be of assistance
to you, please e-mail me at [email protected] or call me at the church office. Let's continue to serve
together so God may be glorified.
God bless you,
David
JUST AROUND THE CORNER…
TWP’s small groups (Connection
Groups) will begin meeting again in
September. We invite you to join a
singles, couples or mixed small group
for fellowship, spiritual growth through
Bible, book or DVD studies and service.
Host homes and facilitators are needed, so if you’re
interested in serving in one of these capacities or
attending a Connection Group, please contact Brenda
Kennedy at 210-347-5141 or [email protected].
Resumes Wednesday,
September 16th
Join us every Wednesday
11:30 a.m.—Fellowship & Lunch
12:00 p.m. Speaker
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Come BELONG, GROW, SERVE WITH US!
Good Food
Encouraging Biblical Messages
Wonderful Fellowship
Special Guest Speakers
Sign up in the Welcome Center. To ensure a
seat for lunch, please sign up early.
$5 at the door.
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The Bridge
Ministry for Single Adults
1010 N. Austin Ave
Georgetown
Movie & Pizza
“McFarland,
USA 2015”
Saturday,
Sept. 26th
Saturday, October 24th
Bowling
Shuffle Board
Fellowship &
Cheering at Mel’s
4:00 p.m.
4:00—7:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
($10 per person
includes shoe rental)
* Dinner @ 6:00 p.m.
Make reservations by Friday,
Sept. 18th online or
in the Welcome Center.
$5 donation welcomed.
* Individual dinner orders or buffet,
depending on # of participants.
WOW Wednesday
WOW Monday
Begins September 9th
10—11:15 a.m., Chapel
“Becoming a Woman of Freedom”
11– week study by Cynthia Heald
Begins September 14th
1—3:15 p.m., Fellowship Hall
“The Sermon on the Mount”
9-week course by Jen Wilkin
Contact: June Isgitt
[email protected]
Sign up sheet & more info in the
Welcome Center.
Contacts: Brenda Kennedy,
[email protected]
and Patti Garrett,
[email protected]
New Fall Bible Studies
Begin Sunday, October 4th
Watch for details to come.
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TWP’s Annual Women’s Gathering 2015
“Walking with God”
Friday, October 9th
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Session Titles:
“Don’t Lose the Wonder”
“Aging – Kicking, and Screaming”
“The Wall of Pain”
Registration September 6th – October 4th
 Online (theworshipplace.org) or
 Pick up a form in TWP Welcome Center
Retired pastor’s wife and
experienced Christian
speaker, Barbara O’Chester
will lead The Worship Place’s
“Annual Women’s
Gathering” (formerly known
as the Women’s Retreat).
Our speaker, a resident of
Cedar Park, brings a lifetime
of experience to our
emphasis of
Walking with God.
Just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord,
continue to live in Him.
Colossians 2:6
GUATEMALA
MISSION TRIP
Christmas Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, September 20th
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
WITH
LIVING WATER
INTERNATIONAL
Music Reading Class
October 6th & 8th
Choir room, 10:00 a.m. - noon
Learn the basics of notes and rhythm,
then apply it to following a
musical score.
Jan. 23-30, 2016
The Mission Committee needs 12 volunteers
and 2 alternates to help drill a clean water well
for a community in need. (There is a team of 9
-10 signed up already!) Sign-up sheet in the
Welcome Center by September 23rd.
Cost $1900/Person
TWP Ministries Fair
Tuesday, September 1st
2—4 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Contact Jim Mizell @ [email protected]
for more information.
Come to learn more about TWP ministries
offered and the opportunities to serve.
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Every Wednesday
11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary
To pray for God’s will and direction
for our church. If you are unable to attend, we
invite you to pray at home at this time.
Launching in October
Details to come.
What is a Stephen Minister?
Stephen Ministers are laypeople—Christian men and
women—trained to provide one-to-one care to people
experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief,
divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or
relocation. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of
life. Their commonality? A passion for bringing
Christ's love and care to people during a time of need.
Signature Voice from the
Gaither Vocal Band
David Phelps Live in Concert!
Monday, December 21st, 7:00 p.m.
Great Hills Baptist Church, Austin
Tickets on Sale now, ghbc.org
If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister
or if you are in need of a Stephen Minister,
please contact: Retta Gaddy
(512) 930-4096
[email protected]
Gifts from July & August
Condolences
Donations were received in honor
of Dr. Kelly Barnett, and in
memory of Phyllis Evans,
Larry Odom, Gary Mueller,
Wanda Mueller, Fred Owen,
Mildred Richee and Carl Vitera.
The Worship Place
extends condolences to the families
of Phyllis Evans, Norma Hendrick,
Frank Kakuk, Larry Odom,
Fred Owen, Lou Sarchet,
Carl Vitera and Les Williams.
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Regular TWP Events
Women’s Ministry Brunch
Monday, September 14th, 10:00 a.m.
Speaker: Mickie Ross,
Executive Director of the
Williamson Museum, will share about
upcoming fall events. Bring a friend!
Sign up in the
Welcome Center or online through
Friday, September 11th. $7 at the door.
(no Brunch in October in lieu of the
Women’s Gathering)
TWP Book Club
Tuesday, September 15th
“A Dangerous Inheritance” by
Alison Weir
Tuesday, October 20th
Discussion on future book list
1:30 p.m. in the library
For more information contact
Sandy Cherney, 512-863-9751.
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
Tuesday, September 8th
Speaker: Wayne Nero,
Chief of Police, Georgetown
& Tuesday, October 13th
8:00 a.m., $5 at the door
Sign up in the Welcome Center.
Christian Literature Book Club
Monday, September 21st
“Running for My Life” by
Lopez Lomong
& Monday, October 19th
Fellowship Tuesday
9:30 a.m. in the library
For more information, contact
Ann Hay, [email protected]
September 8th & 22nd
October 13th & 27th
1:00—5:00 p.m.
This group continues to make caps,
scarves, ponchos, pillowcases and much
more to be donated to various
organizations such as Samaritan’s Purse
and local hospitals. We also have a
group that enjoys a variety of games.
Join the fun and make new friends! For
more information, contact Coletti
Barnett, Elaine Cielo or Deanna
Campbell.
Living Beyond Loss Luncheon
Friday, September 18th &
October 16th, 12:00 p.m.
This group meets the third Friday of each
month for lunch and is a fellowship time
for anyone who is dealing with a loss.
Please contact Jim and Martha
Shepherd if you plan to attend,
903-245-5058.
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TWP Charter Members
SPOTLIGHT ON STAFF
To go along with the occasion of TWP’s 17th
anniversary, which was celebrated in August, the
following is a list of the original charter members of
TWP who still reside in Sun City and attend TWP:
Debra Sirois
Organist
Debra has been involved in
accompanying multiple Christian
denomination churches with
piano and organ church music
since 1963 at the age of 8. She
has had opportunities to play
some of the world’s largest and
notable pipe organs in the US, Austria, England and
India. She has studied classical piano and organ music
and accompanied for choral organizations, opera,
musical theatre, orchestral and chamber music. Debra’s
husband, Mark, is also a musician. Debra composes,
arranges and records music in their home studio.
Debra has 2 sons: Justin, who is the Deputy Director at
the Midland International Airport and Josh, who is a
sound designer for Broadway musicals. She has 3
grandsons. We welcome Debra!
Darrel & Margarett Cobb, Nathan & D. J. Corbell
Dorothy Dezelle, Darold Franklin
John & Sue Gabert, Billie Hohmann
Ron & Sue Jones, Charles & Betty Kersch
Chester Lloyd, Raymond Martinson
Ed & Bettye McCrary, Merle Mueller
Charles & Marian Patteson, Barbara Petrosky
James & Lois Rogers, Carole Utterberg
Bo & Betty Wickstrom
New TWP Photo Book
Please stop by the Welcome
Center to see the photo book
showing life at TWP from
January through June of this
year. You are welcome to take
the book with you to any
gathering you attend at TWP and return it to the
Welcome Center. We want everyone to become
familiar with this project of recording our activity for
our history.
October is
Pastor Appreciation Month
We would like to continue these photo books for the
TWP archives, but we need your help! We request
that you submit photos of ALL activities or events you
host or attend. The only way your event can be
included in the book is if we receive photos of it.
We encourage you to come up with
creative ways to express gratitude to our
gifted, dedicated pastoral team.
For further information and to submit photos, contact
Connie Dilland at [email protected], 361-215-1495.
TWP Soup Ministry
Ill or recovering from surgery and need
help with dinner?
We have soup and banana bread
and we deliver!
Call:
June 27th Cookout at the
Texas Baptist Children’s Home
in Round Rock
Pat & Tony Locke
(512-819-9524)
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Spotlight on a
Benevolence Recipient
Meals on Wheels
TWP Travels to Israel
April 6—14, 2016
Meals on Wheels programs throughout the country
provide nutritious meals and other nutrition services to
men and women who are elderly, homebound,
disabled, frail, or at risk. These services significantly
improve the quality of life and health of the individuals
they serve and postpone early institutionalization.
Volunteers Needed
The Worship Place has participated in the Meals On
Wheels program for the past several years. At this
time we need two volunteers for regular duty. We also
need additional volunteers as substitutes. Our Meals
On Wheels participation involves one-week shifts
about every nine weeks. We deliver the meals
prepared by the Meals On Wheels staff. This is a very
rewarding opportunity and we are grateful that The
Worship Place is involved in this very worthwhile
program. Please contact John or Martha Hopper at
512-869-8295 to join this dedicated group of
volunteers.
The Biblical Journey thru Israel with Collette Travel is
now available to non-members. A $200 per person
discount is effective until October 1st. Please share this
information with friends and neighbors who may be
interested in traveling with The Worship Place family to
the Holy Land. Brochures are available at the church
office.
Trip coordinator, Nancy Snyder, can be reached
at [email protected] or
512-966-2230.
The following is a summary of operations year to date as of 7/31/15.
General Operating Fund Income
Actual
$529,406
Budget
$518,625
General Operating Fund Expenses
$484,052
$516,291
Total Income
$869,294
$798,134
Total Expenses
$605,323
$636,454
Also, for your convenience, 2 new Offering boxes have been installed for
after-hours donations. One is located near the door to the office suite
and the other is to the left of the sanctuary doors as you exit the building.
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The Worship Place
family expresses
their appreciation
to David Holmberg
for building the
beautiful wooden
cross that graces
our Fellowship
Hall. Also thank
you to Dave Young
for his help
with installation.
Linda & Lloyd Cooper
Connie & Tim Timko
July/August New Members
Glen & Donna Smiley, 216 Armstrong Dr.
Dorothy Brand, 106 Essex Lane
Jay & Karyn Beavers, 613 Rio Grande Lp
Norma Wilt, 116 Laiat Dr.
Ray & Becky Cunningham, 103 Landmark Inn
Tim & Connie Timko, 100 Mountain Laurel
Lloyd & Linda Cooper, 109 Nighthawk Way
Chuck & Dorothy Williams, 103 Stockman Tr
Janice Zuckero, 314 Kickapoo Creek Ln
Carol Duerscherl, 508 Dixon Creek Ln
Judy Dildine, 275 Bonham Loop
Betty Wells, 114 Guadalupe Trail
John Wakefield, 7981 Old Hwy 195, Florence
Sheila Diller, 123 Breckenridge St.
Carol Moller, 127 Travis Drive
Kitty Robertson, 819 Whispering Wind
Worth (Dix) & Dianne Howard, 303 Cathedral
Mountain Pass
Tommy & Kim Glenn, 215 Yosemite Road
Linnea Conway
Janice Zuckero
Newcomers’ Lunch & Orientation
Tuesday, September 29th, 11:30 a.m.
Open to all new members, guests and anyone
interested in learning more about The Worship Place.
Make reservations with Kathy, 512-869-1310,
[email protected]
Becky & Ray Cunningham
Dorothy & Chuck Williams
Norma Wilt
Carol Duerscherl
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John Wakefield
Decisions from July 16, 2015 Trustee Meeting
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Trustees will now be responsible for approving the percentages to be distributed for Mission
Oriented, Christ Driven and Charitable Contributions entities. The Benevolence/Missions
Committee will set the amounts within these parameters to the individual organizations.
The search for an additional Associate Pastor, which is a new position, continues. Members
of the Associate Pastor Search Committee include: Lee Snyder (Chair), Tom Dodds, June
Isgitt, Dave Mobley and Barbara Lyons-Sears. Presently there are four potential finalist
candidates. The candidate must be an ordained minister with a Master’s Degree from a
Christian Seminary with a minimum of five years experience as a Pastor or Associate Pastor of
a Protestant church.
50 children and many adults attended and worked the Jr. Camp in June. Special thanks to
Linda Holstien for all she did to make Jr. Camp a success.
The proceeds from the sale of the TWP cookbooks are designated to the Building Fund.
Lou Gibson submitted his resignation from the Board of Trustees due to personal reasons.
Decisions from August 20, 2015 Trustee Meeting
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Consultant reported 480 responses to the survey indicating a high level of satisfaction with
our pastors and church. 180 indicated they would be willing to attend another service other
than Sunday morning, with most preferring 5 pm Saturday.
Areas where improvement is needed were identified from the survey.
A new permanent Worship Team to enhance worship services, create worship service
policies, launch new worship services, facilitate inter-denominational focus and coordinate
special services was approved. This committee will be composed of 7 members of the
congregation.
Did not meet budget for month of July. Online giving has increased.
Balance of building note is $337,000 as of July 31st. 2016 Budget process will begin in
September.
Copies of the Historical picture book will not be sold, but will be available for review.
A new larger icemaker was approved for the Fellowship Hall kitchen, the old one will be
returned to the sanctuary building kitchen.
An energy audit to help reduce energy expense was approved at a cost of $14,150. Results
will help the budget process.
New office positions for Audio/Video Assistant and Pastoral Coordinator were approved.
Full minutes will be posted on the bulletin board and on the web site. All are invited to attend the
next trustee meetings on September 17th and October 15th in the Board Room at 2:00 p.m.
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23rd 10:00 a.m. WOW Wednesday
11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting
11:30 a.m. Power Lunch
1:00 p.m. Grief Share
Choir Rehearsals
September Happenings
1st
9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
2:00 p.m. Ministries Fair
2nd
11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting
1:00 p.m. Grief Share
Choir Rehearsals
3rd
10:00 a.m. Special Friends
6th
Communion/Caring Place
7th
LABOR DAY—office closed
8th
8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Visitation Team
1:00 p.m. Fellowship Tues
24th
10:00 a.m. Special Friends
26th
8:30—2:00 COG Facilitator &
Host Training
4:00 p.m. Movie & Pizza—
The Bridge Single Adults
28th
1:00 p.m. WOW Monday
3:15 p.m. Handbells
29th
30th
9:30 a.m. Bible Study
11:30 a.m. Newcomers’
Orient. & Lunch
7:00 p.m. Alzheimer’s
Caregiver Group
10:00 a.m. WOW Wednesday
11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting
11:30 a.m. Power Lunch
1:00 p.m. Grief Share
Choir Rehearsals
9th
10:00 a.m. WOW Wed
11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting
1:00 p.m. Grief Share
Choir Rehearsals
10th
10:00 a.m. Special Friends
14th
10:00 a.m. Women’s Brunch
1:00 p.m. WOW Monday
3:15 p.m. Handbells
1st
10:00 a.m. Special Friends
15th
9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
1:30 p.m. TWP Book Club
4th
Communion/Caring Place
16th
10:00 a.m. WOW Wednesday
11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting
11:30 a.m. Power Lunch
1:00 p.m. Grief Share
Choir Rehearsals
17th
10:00 a.m. Special Friends
2:00 p.m. Trustee Meeting
18th
12:00 p.m. Living Beyond
Loss Lunch
20th
Cookie Fellowship
21st
9:30 a.m. Christian Lit. Book
11:00 a.m. Prayer Warriors
1:00 p.m. WOW Monday
3:15 p.m. Handbells
22nd 9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Visitation Team
1:00 p.m. Fellowship Tues
October Happenings
13th 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Visitation Team
1:00 p.m. Fellowship Tuesday
14th 10:00 a.m. WOW Wednesday
11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting
11:30 a.m. Power Lunch
1:00 p.m. Grief Share
Choir Rehearsals
15th 10:00 a.m. Special Friends
2:00 p.m. Trustee Meeting
16th 12:00 p.m. Living Beyond
Loss Lunch
18th Cookie Fellowship
6:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
19th 9:30 a.m. Christian Lit. Book
11:00 a.m. Prayer Warriors
1:00 p.m. WOW Monday
3:15 p.m. Handbells
20th 9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
1:30 p.m. TWP Book Club
21st 10:00 a.m. WOW Wednesday
11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting
11:30 a.m. Power Lunch
1:00 p.m. Grief Share
Choir Rehearsals
22nd 10:00 a.m. Special Friends
24th 4:00 p.m. Bowling &
Dinner—The Bridge Single
Adults
5th
1:00 p.m. WOW Monday
3:15 p.m. Handbells
6th
9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
10:00 a.m. Music Reading Cl.
26th 1:00 p.m. WOW Monday
2:00 p.m. Card Ministry
3:15 p.m. Handbells
7th
10:00 a.m. WOW Wednesday
11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting
11:30 a.m. Power Lunch
1:00 p.m. Grief Share
Choir Rehearsals
27th 9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Visitation Team
1:00 p.m. Fellowship Tuesday
7:00 p.m. Alzheimer’s
Caregiver Group
8th
10:00 a.m. Special Friends
10:00 a.m. Music Reading Cl.
9th
8:30 a.m. Annual Women’s
Gathering
28th 8:30 a.m. Newsletter Folding
10:00 a.m. WOW Wednesday
11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting
11:30 a.m. Power Lunch
1:00 p.m. Grief Share
Choir Rehearsals
12th 10:00 a.m. WOW Monday
2:00 p.m. Card Ministry
3:15 p.m. Handbells
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29th 10:00 a.m. Special Friends
31st Set Clocks Back
The Worship Place
811 Sun City Boulevard
Georgetown, TX 78633
Non Profit Organization
Permit No. 417
US Postage Paid
Georgetown, TX 78626
Address Correction Requested
September/October 2015
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
8:15 AM (Praise & Worship) 9:15 & 11:00 AM (Traditional)
Dr. Kelly Barnett, Senior Pastor
David Cobb, Associate Pastor
Jim Clayman, Minister of Music
Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday through Friday, 512-869-1310
[email protected]
www.theworshipplace.org
Numbers By The Month
Full members
Associate members
Non-resident members
Total membership
Regular Participants
Retirement of the Debt
We are working toward the reduction of debt on the
Fellowship Hall building. We will keep you informed
of our progress through the monthly newsletters.
-0- Debt
1,091
58
67
1,216
212
June
July
New Members
6
10
Guests
33
29
Avg. Sunday
Attendance
708
729
OFFERINGS:
$291,564
8/31/15
$739,199
Balance, 8/31/14
General Operating $62,174
$66,572
Benevolence
$16,063
$15,913
Building Fund
$33,477
$18,926
Memorial Fund
$245
$25
Missions
$320
$210
Other
$120
0
Total
$112,399
$101,645
Financial reports are available upon request in the Accting. office.
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