march 2015

Saint John Lutheran Church
The Torch
MARCH 2015
Our Mission Statement
"We are living and learning God's love by caring for our neighbors, sharing Jesus
Christ, and singing His praises."
Special Dates
Mid-week Lenten Services
March 3,11,18 & 25
Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 8
Family Dinner Night Out
March 20
Palm Sunday
March 29
Holy Week Starts
March 30
Saint John Lutheran Church 2227 North Downing, Angleton, TX 77515
Phone(979)849-7253 Email: [email protected] Website: www.st-john.org
Thoughts from Pastor Pete
A good question to ask during the season of Lent is: “How do I find time in my day
for Lent. The fast pace of life may seem to leave little time and energy for the
traditional Lenten practices. But you can create moments of spiritual awareness and
service into even the busiest of schedules. The trick is to see Lenten practice as part
of, rather than in addition to, each activity of your ordinary hectic day.
The three foundational practices of Lent are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Here’s
how to think about them in a new way:
Praying Daily
If you make a habit of saying a little prayer whenever someone irritates you, cuts
you off in traffic, or makes life difficult; when someone does you a favor, you experience great and friendly service, or when something joyful happens to you. You will
soon find yourself praying your way through the day. Try this simple practice and you
will find that this habit makes your life flow smoother, your self more centered, and
your Spirit more aware of God’s presence.
A Different Type of Fasting
There are many ways to fast. Why not fast from criticism, gossip, judging others, or
passing on rumors? Why not abstain from unwarranted fear and anxiety? You can also tell that inner voice inside your head that criticizes you to abstain from eroding
your ability to be the confident, blessed person God calls you to be. These are beautiful ways to observe the Lenten call to fasting and abstinence.
Give of Yourself
Daily life also offers countless opportunities to give of yourself to others. Give encouragement to the doubting, give a word of praise to the insecure, show kindness
to someone who could use a friend, and offer a word of thanks to those whose service of others often goes unappreciated. Give the gift of your attention to someone
who simply wants to be noticed. Tell your children stories about people whose values
you admire when you gather at mealtime. Don’t be stingy with your smiles, give
them freely to everyone you meet. And most important, give your love to those close
to you. Hug them, hold them, and tell them what they mean to you. In this way you
open your heart to God and others.
So no matter how busy your are in life, with some greater awareness and new perspectives you can consciously pray, fast, and give of yourself this Lent and you will
be ready to celebrate when a joyful dawn breaks upon you Easter morning.
(
this article is inspired from an article at loyolapress.com)
Midweek Lenten
Services
February 25th March 3,11,18 & 25
Meal at 6:15 pm Worship to follow
signup sheet for soup & sandwiches in the
Narthex starting
February 8th
March 7th 9:00 a.m.
Volunteers need to come help with clean
up.
Some of the things we will be doing are.
Trimming the hedges around the church We
will also clean windows, trim the roses.,
clean out the flower bed around cross. And
also wash and scrub the sign.
The more the merrier come work to gather
to take care of our house.
Bring Your Own Bible (BYOB)
6:00 pm at The Walters home at 1817 North
Valderas St. Angleton on March 1 & 15
In March we will be starting a new Bible study .
We will be studying the book of Ephesians.
For more information contact Sheila or Patrick
Walters
Sheila Walter 979-248-8644
Patrick Walters 979-248-7010
The Loving Hands Prayer
Shawl Ministry will meet on
Thursday, March 26 at 7:00pm.
Bring your finished work to show
or bring your unfinished product to
work on. If you want to learn to
crochet or knit, please come and
we can show you how.
We as a congregation have a need and a desire to
help others. There is a line item in our budget that
allows us to do just that. To donate ,please write line
item “1140” or “congregational care” in the memo of
your check or your giving envelope.
St. John Angels Henrietta Taylor Memorial Bake Sale.
Thanks to all that baked & bought
$416.00 dollars was raised.
Silent action will open on March 1st and close on
March 29th. Please bring your Silent auction item
the church on or before March 1st
to
Thank You
Sheila & Patrick Walters
Sheila 979-248-8644
Patrick 979-248-7010
Luminaria Time Again
We will be collecting canned goods to be used in the Luminaria bags the night of RFL
again this year. The food collected will be shared among the Food pantry's servicing
South Brazoria County.
Luminaria sales has started and will continue though
the night of Relay. They will be $5.00 a piece again
this year. The Relay for Life Committee is sellingSky
lanterns as part of the committee fundraising they are
$8.00 per lantern if you are interested
get with
Sheila Walters 979-248-8644
RFL Committee Head Luminaria Chair, or stop by the
Luminaria Kiosk in the narthex before or after service
any Sunday.
If you would like something put in the newsletter, please let me know by
March 23nd Just call me at 979-849-7253 or email to [email protected]
St. John Angels will be participating in the
Relay for Life Community Garage Sale
March 21 2015 at AISD
Administrative building
(Old snack bar area)
If you have gently used stuff you don’t want to hang on to until
June when WELCA will be doing thier garage sale. We will be
happy to take it. You may drop off early with Sheila Walters
979-248-8644 or bring to the RFL garage sale location on
Friday evening between 5pm & 7pm March 20
MD Anderson Blood Drive Saturday, April 25,
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Derrick is battling Leukemia at MD Anderson. He was diagnosed in December
and in need of multiple blood transfusions. Derrick’s wife, Elizabeth (Liz) Ritz
Gibson, is an Angleton native. She is a 2000 AHS graduate. Both Elizabeth and
Derrick are Texas A&M graduates. They are parents to Cooper (5), Connor (4),
and Cullen (2). Elizabeth’s parents are Angleton residents, Mark and Synthia Ritz.
Please help this young family!
St John Lutheran Church 2227 N. Downing
Saturday April 25, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
6:30pm
March 20th Salt Grass Steak House
3251 Silverlake Village Dr.
Pearland TX, 77584
6:30pm
April 10th Fish Tails
2502 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston TX, 77550
Easter Lily Order Form
Lilies are $15.00 each.
I/We would like to order_____lilies for Easter Sunday
Payment enclosed $__________
Your name(s) as you wish them listed in the bulletin
Given In memory of_____ or in honor of_____
Name(s) of those being honored or in memory
of as you want them listed in the bulletin
I will take them home after the service _____
Please give them to a nursing home or shut-in_____
Deadline to order is March 29 (Palm Sunday)
If you would like to email the church with your order
please email office @st-john.org
With your order
Thanks
Sheila Walters
Altar Flowers
There are two arrangements on the Altar each
Sunday. Which means there can be two contributors each Sunday at $15.00 per arrangement or
you may chose to contribute for both.
Our Flowers for the month of March & April are
given by the following people
As of March print time February donors are.
March1st Vase 1, Sheila Walters In Honor of Albert Dvorak’s Birthday
Vase 2 Open
March 8th Vase 1 Open
Vase 2 Open
March 15th Vase 1 Don & JoAnn Fuchs in Honor of Deana’s Birthdate
Vase 2 Open
March 22nd Vase 1 Beverly Kolonko in Memory of Martha Voldan (her mom) B-day
Vase 2 Tom & Pam Bennett In Honor of Martha Geistman’s Birthday
March 29th Vase 1 Open Don & Sharon Seibert in Memory of Nola Seibert
Vase 2 Open
As of March print time April 2015 donors are.
April 5th Vase 1,Tom & Pam Bennett in honor or Walt & Rikie Bennett’s Anniversary
Vase 2, Open Connie Holt in Honor of Weldon & Connie Holts 47th Anniversary
April 12th Vase 1 Mary Ann Hoppe in Honor if Max’s Birthday
Vase 2 Kay Smitherman in Memory of Trudy Barrier
April 19th Vase 1 Don & JoAnn Fuchs in Honor James & Amy Fuchs' Birthday
Vase 2 Open
April26th Vase 1 Mary Ann Hoppe In Honor of Debra & Michaels 34th Anniversary
Vase 2 Open Sheila & Patrick Walters in Honor of Elyjah & Leynie Seidler’s Birthday
Alter Guild has always been able to supply flowers with sponsorships of our generous members. I hope this continues to be the case. Please take a look at the flower book on the credenza in the narthex it has been updated with the 2015 sign up sheets. .Sheila Walters Altar
Guild President
If you notice that any of the information in the Prayers or calendar is incorrect or missing
please contact the office so that changes can be made and updated.
Thanks for your help
Sheila Walters
Rusty Dvorak on the death of her brother Jerry Fouts
Kay Carter & Family on the death of Norman Merservsky
Lt. Matthew Boehm, grandson of the Boehm’s, University of Washington ROTC
Lt. Emily Boehm, granddaughter to the Boehm’s, Navy Hospital in Japan
Mason Brand, son of Mary Brand
Andy Bull, brother of Jennifer Garrett, Little Rock, AK
Seth Collard, son-in-law of Chris Caso & Beth Benge, He & his wife & two children
stationed in Japan
Lt. Carl Cringle, friend of the Singer’s
Sgt. Clayton Crouch, nephew of Stewart & Robin, Camp Pendleton
Freddy Drennan, U. S. Army Medical Corps
Andrew Edinger, friend of the Chambers’, stateside
Jonathon Gaynor, friend of the Branch’s, stateside.
Kenny Hankins, friend of McDaniel’s, UN Military Police
Sgt. Robert Hartzog, grandson of Lonnie Brown, stateside
Alex Hernandez, Marine Corps, Japan
1st Lt. Bill Hillis, Jim’s great nephew, stateside
1st Lt. Clayton Hinchman, friend of the Henry’s, severely injured in Iraq
Lt. Commander Chris Hoffmeister, nephew of Lori Thomas, Annapolis
Kyle Hoffmeister (nephew of Brian and Lori Thomas) is in the Army Serving in
Kuwait
John Jasso, friend of Jennifer Thomas, Navy
Tracy Jones, grandson of Gene & Linda Cunningham, Japan (Marines)
Jake Linder-Army Ranger
Cpt. Brett Presley, Marine, friend of the Shaper’s, special ops Marine
Cpt. Chad Presley, Marine, friend of the Shaper’s, Afghanistan
Sgt. Danny Price, step-grandson of Bonnie Chambers, Ft. Hood
Staff Sgt. Tushanna Haynes Price, Ft. Hood, waiting orders
LCPL Paul A. Rangel nephew of Pastor Pete & Eli
SSG Taylor Schmidt, son of Maureen Herbst, is stateside after being in Korea.
Amanda Sosa, daughter of our custodian Larry Sosa stationed in North Carolina.
SFC David Spoor, son of David & Deb Spoor
Kyle Stahlecker, Marine Corps
Sgt. Earl Willis, Ruth Brown's son-in-law, Serving at 29 Palms California
Please pray for the following members, family and friends
MEMBERS
Lonnie Brown. Strength & reduced back pain
Bonnie Chambers, Ongoing health issues
Martha Geistman, Alzheimer’s.
Dorothy Mathew, Improving pray for continued relief from pain from spinal stenosis
of the lower back
Elizabeth Sue Reid, increased strength & peace of mind
Debra Rodriguez Healing for back pain & Employment for the family.
Elisha Ullrich-( daughter of Jennifer Thomas Escamilla)
RA has returned & moved to her neck & spine. Successful PT for pain management
Carla Schreiber & her family as they care for C.W. Matteck, healing for a broken
collar bone at his home.
FAMILY
Ruby Cain, cousin of Billie Matherson Breast Cancer with surgery.
Mack Casey, Brother In-law of Patrick Walters, healing and relief from pain after
Surgery to unblock artery in his groin.
Herb Boykin, Uncle of Steve Boykin rehab after a stroke.
Sky Brockermeyer, Cousin of the Schulze family Cancer
Kristin Mathew DeLeon, daughter of John & Holly Mathew, for a safe and healthy
pregnancy.
Derrick Gibson, Son in-law of Syndy Ritz, continued treatment at MD Anderson for
acute leukemia family relocated to Angleton
C.W. Matteck, Carla Schreiber’s, healing for a broken collar bone
Ruth Moore, Holly Mathews, Mother has sever lymphedema in both legs. Swelling is
dangerously high.
George Phillips: Father-in-law of Nancy Davis sister-in-law Stacy Matheson sepsis &
heart problems at UTMB Galveston
Megan (Ritz) Udalll & her husband Nate are expecting their first child. Please pray
for continued remission during this time and a healthy happy pregnancy & delivery.
Megan is the daughter of Sindy & Mark Ritz.
Jeff Smitherman, Kay Smitherman’s son, for God to give him saving faith.
Barry Sparks, Uncle of Amanda Boykin, needing intestinal surgery.
Valerie Strother, granddaughter of the Büengers, prays for the gift of saving faith.
Bob Thomas, father of Brian Thomas prays for a smooth transition to the move to
Lake Livingston, as he is growing weaker & losing weight.
If you would like something put in the newsletter, please let me know by
March 23rd Just call me at 979-849-7253 or email at [email protected]
FRIENDS of Saint John Lutheran Church
Tangy Atwood, Friend of Holly & John Mathew she is receiving chemotherapy. Not doing well please pray for healing
Bowen Boudreaux, 10 year old friend of Amanda Boykin, wee hospital stay after
ruptured appendix.
Syd Brinkman, friend of JoAnn Fuchs and former Church wide WELCA executive
board member, lumpectomy on January
7 with radiation to follow.
Tim Clinch, Friend of Michael & Ann Jordan, going thru treatment for Pancreatic
Cancer.
Rachel Leist Cook, for her and her doctors treating her for a liver disease.
Doug DeVries – deep depression – Pray that “The Joy of the Lord” will give him
strength and healing.
Amanda Larson, Friend of Charles And Disa Schulze Young lady with Cervical Cancer
Ruth Lindveit , Friend of Alice Harrington diagnosis with aggressive Breast Cancer.
Clifford Locke, former pastor of St John, waiting on a lung transplant.
Teena Maenza, friend of Bonnie Chambers, prayers for comfort and peace
Sherry & Josh Phillips, friends of the Schulze, Mother & Son both have cancer found
out a month apart.
Kati Turney, Friend of Vickie Ahrens, health issues.
Please help us keep Saint John’s prayer list current!
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Notify the office when particular prayers are no longer needed or prayers can
be updated.
Thank you for lifting up your loved one in prayer.
March 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Mid-Week
Noon Lions
Soup & sand.
Club
13
14
BYOB 6pm
6:15
8
11
12
Daylight
Mid-Week
WELCA 7pm
Savings Time
Soup & sand.
Begins
6:15
15
9
16
Confirmation
1pm
BYOB 6pm
22
23
10
17
18
19
20
21
St. Patrick Day
Mid-Week
Noon Lions
Dinner Knight
RFL
Church Council
6:30 pm
Soup & sand.
Club
Salt Grass
Steak House
Garage Sale
24
25
26
27
28
Mid-Week
Soup & sand.
Prayer Shawl
Ministry
6:15
7pm
Confirmation
1pm
29
30
6:15
31
Palm Sunday
Join us every Sunday! 9:00am Fellowship & Donuts,
10:00am Worship Service Children's Church During Worship
Happy Anniversary & Birthday
March 2015
Sun
1
Mon
2
Tue
3
Stacy White
8
9
10
Lacy Ahrens
15
16
17
Mary Margaret Deana Fuchs
Coleman
Wed
Thu
23
Alice
Martha
Harrington
24
Geistman
Zack Wade
29
30
31
Inez Burton
Grace Allen
Sat
4
5
6
7
Albert Dvorak
Brad Ahrens
Jr.
Lacy Ahrens
Allen Ahrens
11
12
13
14
Vickie
Weirich
Greg Anderson
18
19
20
21
Bryan Carter
Lonnie Brown
Nancy Allen
Holly Mathew
Thomas
Gaines
Ann Jordan
22
Fri
25
26
27
M/M Michael
Preuit 9th
Emma Allen
Anniversary
M/M Joey
Escamilia 4th
M/M Eric
Branch 10th
Anniversary
Bryan Carter
28
2015
DATE
March 1
March 8
March 15
March 22
March 29
LAY READER
Ruth Brown
Ash weatherly
Cathy McDaniel
Helen Patterson
JoAnn Fuchs
JoAnn Fuchs
Kay Smitherman
Michael Jordon
Michael Niemann
Greg Anderson
Nancy Anderson
Elo & Carolynn
Jimmy & Cathy
JoAnn Fuchs
Nancy Anderson
Patsy Stevens
Buenger
McDaniel
Walter Hoffman
ASSISTING
MINISTER
SERVERS
John Taylor
CANTOR
X
Preston Brown
X
JoAnn Fuchs
Ash weatherly
Sheila Walters
Preston Brown
Jim Hillis
Richard Birk
Helen & Pat
Jan Janosky
Don Fuchs
Nicholas White
Patterson
Jan Janosky
Elo & Carolynn
Kathy Henry
Connie Brewer
Buenger
Kay
USHERS
Richard Davis
GREETERS
Alice Harrington
Sophia Bloomberg
Nancy
&
Richard Davis
Smithermann
COUNTERS
Becky Branch
Sheila Walters
Helen Patterson
Patrick Walters
JoAnn Fuchs
Pat Hines
Richard Kolonko
JoAnn Fuchs
Becky Branch
Jan Janosky
Jim Hillis
Nancy Davis
Joy Birk
Carolynn
Alice
Buenger
Harrington
SUNDAY
SUPERVISOR
2015Congregation Council
President
Patrick Henry
849-8752
Vice-President
Jim Hillis
964-3160
Secretary
Nancy Davis
922-8656
Treasurer
Carolynn Büenger
799-6062
At-Large
Joy Birk
848-1167
At-Large
Alice Harrington
849-6766
At-Large
Vicky Weirich
285-5358
Ministry of Music
Ruth Brown, Music Director
Debra Niemann, Organist
Nancy Allen, Accompanist & Organist
Third Stream Worship Team Leader
Richard Birk
Property Chair
Richard & Beverly Kolonko
Fellowship Chair
Beverly Kolonko, Coordinator
Congregational Care
Debra Niemann (home) 979-292-0467
(cell) 979-418-0975
[email protected]
Prayer Ministry
JoAnn Fuchs, 345-7092
Mutual Ministry
Open
Altar Guild
Sheila Walters
Church Staff
Pastor Pete Lopez (cell) 979-848-7155 [email protected]
Office secretary Sheila Walters (cell) 979-248-8644
Office Manager [email protected]
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
2227 NORTH DOWNING ROAD
ANGLETON, TX 77515
March2015
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