From the Desk of Pastor Jim…

Legalism in the Church Legalism is a dangerous thing in the Church. It diminishes the grace of God,

destroys the natural joy that comes from serving others in ministry like nothing

else I’ve seen. What is legalism? Legalism happens when we substitute our rules

and rituals for our relationship with Christ. It’s a subtle trap that takes the focus

off of what God has done for you and slowly turns it to what you have done for

God.

In Philippians 3, Paul tells us flat out that he’s tried legalism. In the process, he

points out five different ways he had been a legalist – ways that still haunt many

of us today.

Legalism is putting your trust in rituals. Paul says, “I was circumcised

eight days after I was born according to the Jewish law.” (Phil. 3:5a) Today, a

Christian might say, “I was baptized,” or “I joined the church,” or “I took

communion.” All of those are good, but they don’t earn God’s approval.

Legalism is putting your trust in man. Paul says, “Of the people of Israel, I

was of the tribe of Benjamin.” (Phil. 3:5b) I’ve got the royal pedigree here. It’s

like people today who say they have a relationship with God because their uncle

was a missionary or their mom was a believer. It doesn’t work that way. Everyone

has to make his or her own decision to follow Jesus. God has children, not

grandchildren!

Legalism is putting your trust in a religion. Paul says, “I’m a Hebrew of

Hebrews.” (Phil. 3:5c) Some Christians today say the same thing. They point to

their denomination when asked about their relationship with God. When we get

to heaven, God won’t ask us what denomination we are – He will ask us did we

trust in Jesus Christ, crucified and risen!

Legalism is putting your trust in rules. Paul also says, “In regard to the law,

I was a Pharisee.” (Phil. 3:6a) The Pharisees were the spiritually elite. They

turned the Ten Commandments into 813! Ten just wasn’t enough for them. They

would not eat any food made on the Sabbath because someone had to “work”

by making it. They would not rescue a trapped animal on the Sabbath because

that was considered work. By bringing attention to his background as a Pharisee,

Paul is saying, “You want to talk about rules? I kept the rules!”

Legalism is putting your trust in your ability. Finally, Paul adds, “As for

zeal, and as for legalistic righteousness, I was faultless.” (Phil. 3:6b) In other

words, Paul was saying he was a superstar legalist! Today we might brag on how

many people attend our church, how long we pray, or how many people we led to

Christ last week. The end result is the same – these things won’t make God any

happier with us.

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Altar Flowers in April

1st—Richard & Vanita Hodge

8th—Richie & M’Liss Harrington

15th—Margit Thurston

22nd—John & Michelle Kuempel

29th—Cecil & Syndra Schulze

Organ—Kathy Ersch

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 April

1st—Jim & Lenoir Hilbert

8th—Melvin & Donna Boelter

15th—Clarence Urban

22nd—Cecil & Syndra Schulze

29th—Bill & Rose Mary Ermel

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April

Birthdays

02 Molly Patrick

03 Susan Foerster

05 Rose Mary Ermel

06 Luke Roswell

07 Brent Franks

07 Lukas Cantrell

08 Mason Mueller

09 Julia Glenewinkel

09 Chance Beicker

10 Jud Alexander, III

10 Emily Cox

10 Ashley Johnson

10 Doris Beicker

11 Kaelin Casey

12 Jerry Vogel

12 Courtney Shaver

13 Brandon Bogisch

13 Melody Beicker

15 Carsyn Dietz

16 Kelyn Koehler

16 Kelsey Johnson

16 Cole McNabb

19 Catie Moerbe

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 March Council Meeting:

From the Desk of Pastor Jim, Continued The problem Paul addresses comes when we think these things give us points

with God—they don’t. He loves us unconditionally. If you start trusting in these

things, you’re going to lose your joy.

The Christian faith is based on faith in the grace of God! Paul

celebrated the grace of God over legalism, writing: “I once thought these

things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what

Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the

infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” (Phil 3:7-8)

The antidote to legalism is grace. Grace means we don’t have to earn God’s

love, and we don’t have to earn His approval. Is it because I deserve it? Not a

chance. Is it because I keep certain rules and regulations? Not a chance. It’s

because I’m covered with the blood of Jesus Christ.

God loves you, but it’s not because of what you do. He approves of you

because of what Christ did for you already. That’s grace. The Christian life is

not a ritual and it’s not about rules—it’s a relationship. Religion is based upon

performance, but Christianity is based on a person, Jesus Christ.

Congregational Meeting to Be Held April 8th The Church Council has called a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, April 8th,

to get voting member’s approval to form a Call Committee. The council will

begin the process to fill the Director of Youth and Education position. The

purpose of the meeting will be to review the position and to receive approval

from the congregation. The meeting will be held immediately after worship

and will not interfere with Sunday School. Please attend this important

meeting as Faith moves forward to serve Christ.

Renewed the Facility Use Agreement with the American Red Cross.

Approved the request to purchase a portable stage.

Approved request to repair air conditioning.

Reviewed church service and Sunday school schedule with survey to be

obtained from congregation to determine preferences.

Discussed setting up direct deposit of offering.

Reviewed action for youth director and or parish education director.

Reviewed security around the church.

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April

Birthdays

20 Vicki Bierstedt

20 Diane Gwyther

22 Malorie Scaramozi

22 Whitney Welsch

22 Roxanne Heckmann

23 Annette Stout

24 Katie Hilsberg

25 Patsy Hanney

25 Alyssa Hodge

25 Joey Dietz

25 Laura Hill

25 Jordan Kauitzsch

26 Elijah Boysen

27 Will Kuempel

27 Sam Kuempel

28 Sara Menking

29 Kylie Gudgell

30 Kendell Koehler

30 Courtney Campbell

30 Alex Cantrell

The San Antonio Food Bank Distribution Day was a great

success! Thank you to all the volunteers who distributed over

13,000 pounds food that served 480 local residents in need. If

you missed this wonderful community outreach opportunity,

then mark your calendar for the next one which will be held on

Saturday, June 2nd, at 10 AM.

Walk for Life Set for Saturday, April 7th, Downtown Seguin What better way to spend a Saturday morning than to help save the life of an

unborn child? Join others in the community and be a pledge-raising walker at

the 2018 Walk for Life on Saturday, April 7th, from 10:00 AM to noon at

Central Park in downtown Seguin. All funds raised will benefit the South Texas

Pregnancy Care Center. The event will include praise and worship,

concessions, children's games, STPCC client testimonials, t-shirts, and face

painting. Hope to see you there!

Registration forms are available in the church office, or

visit: http://www.southtexaspregnancycarecenter.com/events.

News from Cristo Rey Lutheran Church of Pharr Submitted by Harold Bogisch

Pastor Alma Morales will leave Cristo Rey to accept a call from the

Southwest Texas Synod of the ELCA to serve as a mission representative in

the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. As a result, Cristo Rey will hire a part-time

pastor. This arrangement will greatly assist their financial situation, and they

will no longer need the financial assistance Faith has been providing. Pastor

Alma will conduct Sunday services at Cristo until they find a new pastor. They

also plan to leave the ELCA and join the LCMC. Faith has had a long

relationship with Cristo Rey, and it is hoped that we will continue to have a

relationship and exchange visits. Daniel Chavez, Cristo Rey President, came

to Seguin recently to pick up a full trailer load of donations from Faith. It Is

important that Faith continue to collect these gifts once or twice a year. These

gifts are distributed to the poor in Pharr and Donna. Please continue to pray

for our brothers and sisters in Cristo Rey.

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Faith

On

Tour

Projects

Christian

Cupboard Item of

the Month

For the month of

April, the Christian

Cupboard states

that one of their

most needed items

is rice. This includes

any brand or type of

rice, including

instant, rice mixes,

and brown rice.

Please bring your

donations to church

through April 30th,

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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April

Anniversaries

01 Richard &

Vanita Hodge

05 Richie &

M’Liss

Harrington

13 John & Laura

Nash

13 Bill & Kay

Bless

20 Lee Roy &

Jody Schievelbein

23 Cecil &

Syndra Schulze

27 Tim & Jennifer

Patek

FAITH CHURCH RETREAT - April 20 - 22, 2018 Faith’s weekend retreat at Leisure Resort on the San Marcos River in Fentress is

right around the corner! So if you haven't yet made your reservation for an RV

site or a cabin, please do so soon by calling 800-248-4103 or 512-488-2563. See

our display in the narthex or visit www.LeisureResort.net for more information.

Once you have made your reservation, please put your name on the list on the

table in the narthex. There is also a list for you to sign if you plan to attend only

on Saturday. Hot dogs will be provided for the noon meal on Saturday, so we

need to know how many to expect.

The Retreat Committee has met and planned a tentative Retreat Schedule:

Friday Afternoon/Evening: Move in - REMEMBER that if staying in a

cabin, you must bring your bedding, towels, and any cooking and eating

utensils. Bring snacks to share—chips and dip, cookies, desserts, etc. Onsite

games, swimming and games available in the club house.

5:00 - 6:30 PM: Sandwiches, chips and drinks provided in the club

house.

If you want soda, please bring your own drinks.

7:00 - 8:30 PM: Organized Bunco with prizes—fun for the whole family,

(snacks of course)

8:30 PM: Fire Ring, singing, S'mores (or SomeWhats), evening devotion

Saturday: 8:30 - 9:30 AM: Breakfast will be served in the club house.

Pancakes, eggs and sausage

10:00 - 11:30 AM: Speaker Bryce Formwalt, Director of Mission Growth

LCMC Texas District

12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch - Hot dogs and chips, lemonade and tea.

If you want soda, please bring your own drinks.

1:30 - 3:00 PM: Bryce Formwalt

3:00 - 6:00 PM: Free time for games, swimming, napping, etc. - just genuine

fellowship.

6:00 - 7:00 PM: Pot Luck Dinner—Each family bring one dish to share,

drinks provided.

7:30 PM: Evening Worship Service with Communion

8:30 PM: Games, if you wish; Fire Ring and singing; S'mores (SomeWhats)

Sunday: Free time and pack up for home

We have a good group signed up so far, but would love to have you join us.

Bring your family and friends. The more the merrier. Remember that when you

make your reservation, please be sure to tell them you are part of the Faith

Lutheran Retreat; then, at check-in, you will receive a 30% discount off the

listed rental fees. If you have questions, please ask a member of the retreat

committee: Deloris Atzger, Dianne Chambers, Avery and Cindy Curnel, Doris

Engelhardt, Brenda Bloch , Carol MyCue, or Chuck and Sue Powell.

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Fools for

Christ The number one reason why Christians do not share their faith is fear. More than any other reason that we give for not telling others about Jesus is fear of rejection, fear of messing up, fear of being asked questions we don't know the answer to, etc. In short, we can say that we are afraid of making fools of ourselves! This month we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on April Fools' Day for the first time in 62 years! While much has been written and said about Jesus making a fool of sin, death, and the devil in his rising from the dead, I wanted to take a few moments and reflect on our foolishness instead. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 1 that "the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." In other words, we shouldn't be surprised that some who hear the Good News about Jesus will see it as foolishness. And this also should not deter us from sharing the Gospel, but simply prepare us for how we may be received. Paul goes on to write that "God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe." Paul's words should give us courage to face our fears and not worry about whether we look foolish in the eyes of those we reach out to. We may be rejected, but we shake off the dust. We may be ridiculed, but we know that we are counted as blessed. We may be asked tough questions, but we answer honestly: "I don't know - let's see if we can figure that out together." We may even feel like we mess up, but we know that God is with us, the Holy Spirit is empowering us, and that God promises that his word will always accomplish its purpose. So be bold and brave and share the love of God with someone God has put in your life to enjoy and befriend. For we are reminded that being a fool for Christ is a good thing and its not foolishness at all. For if we are never willing to risk some embarrassment for Jesus' sake, we will never receive the reward of the joy of salvation coming to the one who hears and believes. Jesus looked like a fool for dying on the cross. What kind of King does that? The kind that loves us so much that he was faithful even to death to accomplish his Father's plan of salvation, so that death can be conquered and the joke be on the devil! And it would be foolish of us to NOT share this Good News!

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.

2018 LCMC Annual

Gathering Friday-

Saturday,

July 27-28

St. Paul, New

Braunfels

Theme:

Jars of Clay (based on 2 Corinthians 4:7)

Keynote Speakers:

Perry Fruhling, LCMC Coordinator for Pastoral Ministry

Jo Kinnard, Pastor of Our Savior's, Inwood, Iowa

Kyle Fever, Director of the Nexus Institute

Preachers:

Jim Craver, Sr. Pastor of Faith, Seguin

Paul Owens, Sr. Pastor of St. Paul, New Braunfels

Worship:

Church on Main, Giddings

St. Paul, New Braunfels

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 Doris Beicker

Kathryn Frase Glenda Leiber Charlene Nelson

Jeri Mires Ken Pfeil Pat Bodine

Colleen Eckhardt Donna Boelter Kathy Ersch

Lee Roy Schievelbein Stephanie Kauitzsch Kevin Mathis shack

Harry Dietz Marilyn Rosenblad

Kendra Mooney, daughter of Jessie and Katharine Schievelbein

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

Marilyn McLauchlan, mother of Jamie Shashack

Glen Short, friend of Ron and Joan Vanbeek

Nancy Mercer, friend of Kim, Deborah, and Diane

Judy Parker, aunt of Sara Edwards

Ron Ridge, father of Syndra Schulze

Crystal Herrera, niece of Angie Rohde Cherie Almand, friend of Vanita Hodge

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

Nancy Stutrud, daughter of Janice Bales and 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-in-law of Tootsie 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 Larry Fortune, friend of Faith Via de Cristo Group

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

Dan Shashack, brother of Steve and Jamie Shashack Audrey/Amelia Hettinger, friends of Margie Campbell

Betty Vetter, sister of Emma Jean Becker 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

Amy Martin Zeitel, sister of Jill Clinton 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 Cathy Beicker, daughter-in-law of Doris Beicker

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

** 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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Preschool News Submitted by Preschool Director Sharon Stollewerk

Another busy month for Faith Lutheran Preschoolers! March came and went in

the blink of an eye and happily brought the spring season!

The Two Year Olds MMO Class has been hard at work learning the letters K and

E, which related to students' names Kynndra, Kyle, Easton, and Ethan. They

planted seeds for their unit on spring and anxiously awaited the sprouting of the

plants. This was definitely a test of patience for the children and teachers! They

enjoyed watching their white carnations turn colors as the flowers drank the

colored water. Bible stories included Jesus' parade on Palm Sunday and our

Easter surprise. Yellow Day was celebrated with yellow snacks (banana pudding)

and everyone wearing yellow clothing. The Easter Egg Hunt was a huge success

with the Easter Bunny's visit.

The Three Day Class is having a fabulous time with Sound Table. Letters this

month were Tt, Rr, and Dd. They have been working hard on their cutting skills

and cut out a big triangle. They made rockets with handprint flames and made a

cute doghouse out of the letter D.

The Five Day Classes began the month with the letter Rr and had fun making

rectangle robots, red rockets, and reading their new readers. Dd week brought

ducks, designs, dress-up, and LOTS of dinosaurs. Chapel stories have been

Through the Roof, Daniel in the Lion's Den, and The Easter Story. The children

celebrated Easter week by making beautiful Resurrection eggs. Each egg

contained symbols so that each child could tell the entire Easter story. The

Easter Egg Hunt was over in a FLASH, as both classes enjoyed hunting eggs and

visiting with the Easter Bunny. Thank you, Candi Andrews, for being our adorable

bunny!

The children had a wonderful time celebrating their Dads at Doughnuts with

Dads. We appreciate you and the important part you play in you child's life!

Donuts

with Dads

is always a

big hit with

everyone!

The first Faith Lutheran Preschool

Fundraiser was a HUGE success! Thank you to everyone who participated;

either by entering the Chili Cook-Off, donating to

the Silent Auction, purchasing the Pluck-a-Bucks,

bringing food, or making a monetary

donation. Once again, this

congregation rose to the occasion

and showed their never-ending

generosity. With a total of $12,000.00 being raised, the

new full-time class for two year olds

can become a reality in the fall! Thank you again

for your continued support and love, and please know

that it is so greatly appreciated.

WOMEN OF FAITH IN APRIL CHARITY CIRCLE—Monday, April 16th, 7 PM, Activity Center

LOVE CIRCLE—Tuesday, April 17th, 9:30 AM, Seguin Assisted Living

HOPE CIRCLE—Thursday, April 19th, 2:00 PM, Activity Center

Thank You! The Love Circle has received all the donations they need to assemble the

Personal Care Kits which are sent to Lutheran World Relief. The ladies

express their heartfelt appreciation for all of the generous donations of

money and supplies that make this worthy service project possible.

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Prayers of the Congregation Are Requested for:

the family of Houston Kosub, Jr., brother of Jeri Mires. Mr. Kosub

passed from death into eternal life on February 28, 2018. His funeral

was held March 3rd at Finch Funeral Chapel in La Vernia.

the family of Diana Maltony, mother of David Maltony. Mrs. Maltony

passed from death into eternal life on March 5, 2018. Her memorial

was held March 10th at First Presbyterian Church of Cuero.

the family of Lisa Lohmeyer. Lisa passed from death into eternal life

on March 9, 2018. Her memorial was held at Faith Lutheran on

March 15th.

the family of Robert Coldewey, father of Melba Govett. Mr. Coldewey

passed from death into eternal life on March 19, 2018. His funeral

was held March 22nd at Immanuel Lutheran Church in La Vernia.

the family of Shirley Craver, mother of Jim Craver. Mrs. Craver passed

from death into eternal life on March 26, 2018. Her funeral was held

March 29th at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Big Spring, Texas.

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

breakfast and Bible study on Saturday, April 28th, at

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

Kingsbury Street. All men in the congregation are

invited to this devotional and time of fellowship.

My family and I

would like to thank

you for ensuring

that our mother’s

memorial service

was beautiful. The

staff was very

helpful, the bulletin

was beautiful, and

the reception

afterwards, perfect.

Please thank

everyone involved

for their efforts and

support during this

difficult time. It was

truly appreciated.

Come and Join the on Fun Game Night! The Social Concerns Committee will sponsor Game Night at

Seguin Assisted Living , at 226 Preston Drive on Tuesday, April

17th, 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!

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

APRIL 2018SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 77:00AM Sunrise Service EASTER HOLIDAY 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 8:00-3:15PM (Ed Wing) Classical10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon. 10:00AM-Noon Walk For Life

8:00AM (LEC) Easter Breakfast OFFICE CLOSED 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group Conversation Class Central Park Downtown Seguin

9:00AM(Sant) Worship w/Holy 6:30-7:00PM(Sm Kit) Council 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students

Communion Board 7:00PM(AC) Adult Bible Study

10:30AM(AC/Ed Wing) Sunday 7:00PM Committee Meetings Book Of Hebrews

School

8 9 10 11 12 13 149:00AM (Sant) Worship 7-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer Group 1:30PM Staff Meeting 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 8:00-3:15PM (Ed Wing) Classical10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon. 9:00AM(LEC) VBS Workshop

Preschool Sunday Children 12PM(Sm Kit) Ladies Bible Study 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group Conversation Class 5:30PM (LEC) Appreciation Open To All

Sing In Church 6:30PM (AC) Preschool Board 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 6:00PM(Sant) Hand Bells 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students Dinner & Bunco Party For

10:30AM (AC/Ed Wing) Sunday 6:00PM (Sm Kit) Council Meeting 6:45 Confirmation 7:00PM(AC) Adult Bible Study Congregation

School 7-8:00PM(LEC) Choir Practice Book Of Hebrews

15 16 17 18 19 20 219:00AM(Sant) Worship w/Holy 7-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer Group 9:00-11:30AM (AC) Retired 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 2:00PM(AC) Hope Circle 10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon.

Communion 12PM(Sm Kit) Ladies Bible Study Teachers Meeting 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students

10:30AM(AC/Ed Wing) Sunday 7:00PM(AC) Charity Circle 9:30AM Love Circle- Seguin 6:00PM(Sant) Hand Bells 7:00PM(AC) Adult Bible Study *Newsletter Deadline*School Assisted Living 6:45 Confirmation Book Of Hebrews

4:00-6:00PM Youth Work Day 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students 7:00PM(LEC) Contemporary

5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer Service

6:30PM Game Night Seguin Choir Practice After Service Faith…….Leisure……. Resort……. Retreat………….Assisted Living

22 23 24 25 26 27 289:00AM(Sant) Worship 7-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer Group 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students 9:00-12:00PM(AC) Sewing 3-3:45PM (LEC)TLU Students 10:00-11:00AM (AC) Al-Anon. 8:30AM Men of Faith Breakfast

10:30AM (AC/Ed Wing) Sunday 12PM(Sm Kit) Ladies Bible Study 5:30PM(Sant) Evening Prayer 12-1:00PM(AC) Prayer Group 7:00PM(AC) Adult Bible Study At Reynas Mexican Restaurant

School 6:30-9:00PM (AC) Via de Cristo 6:00PM(Sant) Hand Bells Book Of Hebrews

6:45 Confirmation

7-8:00PM(LEC) Choir Practice

… In Fentress 20th - 22nd

29 30

9:00AM(Sant) Worship w/Holy 7-8:00AM(Sm Kit) Prayer Group ABBREVIATION KEY:

Communion 12PM(Sm Kit) Ladies Bible Study AC= Activity Center

10:30AM(AC/Ed Wing) Sunday Attention

School Ed Wing= Education Wing

LEC= Life Enrichment Center

Rentals

Sant= Sanctuary

Sm Kit= Small Kitchen

Staff Meeting

Save the Date! The Week of July 9th—13th: Faith’s Vacation Bible School VBS will be held the week of July 9th - 13th, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM till noon. This year’s theme will be

Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus. The directors extend a giant THANK YOU for all the items you have

generously given to help them make this the best week of the summer!! Here is an updated list of items

still needed. Look for the black and white donation bag in the small kitchen. They will need white Christmas

lights, fishnets, trunks, hula skirts, small foam brushes, paint rollers, artificial flowers and greenery,

artificial fruit, blue cellophane (2 rolls), and tissue paper, all colors. They also thank those who have already

stepped up and volunteered! Areas where they still need your help:

Ship Rec Game Leader for Elementary/Preschool

Nursery

Dates to Remember:

Saturday, April 14, Workshop at Faith in the LEC, 9:00, ALL are invited!!

Saturday, May 5, Workshop at Faith in the LEC, 9:00, ALL are invited!!!

Saturday, June 30, Orientation for VBS volunteers and leaders

LET’S HELP KIDS KNOW THAT

JESUS IS WITH THEM THROUGH ALL OF LIFE’S STORMS!

Come Out for an Evening of Good Food,

Fun, and Fellowship On Friday, April 13th, the Stewardship Committee will host an

Appreciation Dinner and Bunco Party in the LEC beginning at

5:30 PM. Everyone who volunteers or serves in any capacity at

Faith Lutheran Church, or with any other organization in town is

invited - so basically everyone is invited; and bring your family.

Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and dessert will be served and

then Bunco will begin at 6:30 PM. Even young kids can play.

Prizes will be given to the winners and the not so lucky. Please

sign up on the list on the table in the narthex or call or email the

church office, so arrangements can be made for enough food.

The deadline for signing up is Sunday, April 8th.

April 8th April 15th April 22nd April 29th

Gail Herbold N/A Amy Cantrell N/A Fran Braun

Mark Herbold N/A Kurt Cantrell N/A Tim Bogisch

COMMUNION Lisa Warren N/A Kim Kauitzsch N/A John Taddy

K. Schievelbein Lisa Owen Wally Braun Clem Howe Bill Ermel

Kim Koenig Diane Terp Dianne Chambers Bryan Terp Pat Sagebiel

Jesse Atzger Kerry Koehler Melvin Boelter Terry Freeman Mike Andrews

David Moltz Andrew Koenig Bill Ermel Kristy Serold Willie Bloch

Fred Blumberg John Kuempel Ronnie Foreman Ron Vanbeek Ronnie Glenewinkel

Jim Sagebiel Matt Sherwood Clem Howe Joan Vanbeek Paul Kalkwarf

Jon Ullrich Danny Neumann Robert Raetzsch

Georgie Dittrich Bryan Terp Gail Herbold Diana Craver Harold Bogisch

COMMUNION AID AT ALTAR Linda Dietz N/A Carolyn Zipp N/A Phyllis Neumann

Mary Koehler N/A Mary Koehler N/A Mary Koehler

Fran Braun N/A Fran Braun N/A Fran Braun

Lisa Owen N/A Lisa Owen N/A Lisa Owen

Brett Owen N/A Brett Owen N/A Brett Owen

Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann

Collin Bornemann Collin Bornemann Collin Bornemann Collin Bornemann Collin Bornemann

Sharon Stollewerk Cliff Lehmann Gina Mannel Lisa Warren Joan Vanbeek

Wally Braun Debbie Lehmann Carolyn Sagebiel Kristy Serold Ron VanbeekGREETERS

USHERS

ALTAR GUILD

Clean Up

Set Up

NURSERY HELPERSSund ay

School &

Church

SERVING FAITH IN APRIL 2018

COMMUNION

COMMUNION

COUNT

COUNT

LAY READERS

April 1st

Youth Work Day On Sunday, April 15th, from 4:00 to

6:00 PM the Youth Group and the Jr.

and Sr. High Youth Committees will

hold a work day. They will clean up the

youth loft and assemble the gaga pit.

Pool Table The Jr. and Sr. High Youth Committees

are in search of a used pool table in

good condition to put in the youth loft.

If you have one to donate, please call

Pastor Craver at 512-970-1226.

Contemporary Service Set for Wednesday, April 18th, 7 PM

On Wednesday, April 18th, you are invited to experience a

Contemporary Worship Service at 7:00 PM in the Life Enrichment

Center. Please take this opportunity to participate in a relaxed,

informal service that blends live praise music, scripture reading,

testimony, and Holy Communion to provide a fresh perspective of

worship. Hope to see you there and bring a friend!

Faith Lutheran Church 1326 E Cedar Street Seguin, Texas 78155 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

PERMIT #3

SEGUIN, TEXAS 78155

April

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

Katharine Schievelbein, Vice-President … Preschool Committee

Kim Koenig , Secretary … Senior High Youth Committee

Doris Engelhardt, Treasurer … Stewardship Committee

Julia Glenewinkel , Asst. Treasurer … Social Concerns Committee

Lisa Owen… Mission Outreach Committee

Tim Bogisch … Worship Committee

Lisa Warren … Junior High Youth Committee

Fran Braun … Parish Education Committee

George Mannel … Property Management Committee

What’s Happening

in April?

Easter Sunday

Worship—

April 1, 7 & 9 AM

Committee Meetings—

Tuesday, April 3, 7 PM

Church Council—

April 10, 6:30 PM

Appreciation Dinner &

Bunco Party —

Fri., April 13, 5:30 PM

Contemporary Service—

Wed., April 18, 7 PM