February Newsletter deadline will be

Wednesday, January 20, 2016.

Breanna Butler 1/03 Ken Rippstein 1/04 Dorothy Swoboda 1/05 Dalton Metting 1/05 Howard Spies 1/05 LaFern Roessler 1/07 Craig Thedin 1/08 Lisa Stacy 1/08 Inez Bues 1/09 Bill Kelly 1/09 Raymond Pagel 1/09 Mildred Slaughter 1/10 Christine Collins 1/11 Kayla Slaughter 1/12 Marge Rode 1/15 Doris Schmidt 1/16 Marlene Westerman 1/17 Dick Martin 1/17 Amy Hodges 1/17 Ben Caraway 1/17

Larry Bruchmiller 1/19 Jackie Schlinger 1/19 Sophie DeLaGarza 1/19 Patrick Munsch 1/20 April Alex 1/20 Cole Kocian 1/21 Gladys Williams 1/22 Mary Evelyn Hillmer 1/22 David Clark 1/22 Troy Schmidt 1/22 Melvin Koenig 1/23 Effie Wofford 1/23 Bonnie Pearson 1/24 Herb Hanselman 1/26 Grace Bruchmiller 1/27 Brett Ballard 1/28 Tiffany Ballard 1/29 Sharon Church 1/30 Ron Seerden 1/31 Donna Cliffe 1/31

BUNCO & DOMINOS - Monday, February 1, 2016 women are invited to play bunco and men are invited to play dominos. Registration begins at 5:30, eat at 6:00p and games begin at 7:00p. Please RSVP to Sandy Muegge—573-7778 or church office—575-3623.

First English Evangelical Lutheran Church 516 N. Main, Victoria, TX 77901

Phone: 361-575-3623 Fax: 361-575-8877 Email: Office@FELCVictoria.com Website: www.FELCVictoria.com

TV Broadcast 10:30a—10:00a Channel 9/109

January 2016

Friends, Facing a new year can bring up a variety of feelings. Some may feel a sense of excitement in looking forward to the coming year. Others may feel like life is spinning out of control, wondering where the year went. Some may feel lost without a clear purpose in life — something to be or do that makes sense of everything. Regardless of how you feel about the New Year, you can be assured that God has a plan for you in it.

In this coming year, ask God to show you His plan for your life and seek the Holy Spirit's help to overcome those challenges you may encounter as you follow God's will. And as you wait for God’s plan to unfold fully, continue to be faithful in the smaller tasks He has already called you to do.

Yours in Christ, Pastor Jim

Volume 53 Issue 12

OFFICE CLOSED - The Church office will be closed Thursday, December 31st for New Years Eve, and Friday, January 1st for New Year’s Day.

FELC Hosts Community Support Group - Beginning in January, the Victoria chapter of Overeaters Anonymous will meet in the Office Conference Room on Wednesdays from 12 noon to 1pm. For further information, contact Sandra Neely, 361-212-3375

The staff of First English are very grateful for the Christmas bonus given to us. It is very kind of you to think of us and we appreciate your generosity very much. We hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and your New Year is full of Blessings. Staff of First English

A Tear and A Smile...The SS Christmas Program was more than excellent. Thank you for all the love that showed thru in the presentation. Dee Harper

Thank you to Rexco for loaning us the striping machine and the donation of the yellow paint to mark our parking lots.

SPECIAL PRAYERS

Geneva Kite, Melvin Roessler, Mary Lemke, Pastor Sandra Leifeste,

and Rita Fitzgerald

Those who have been in the hospital:

Melvin Roessler, Fred Adix, Rita Fitzgerald, Bubba Glover, Mary Lemke, Ashley Kucera, Joyce Knox, Aubrie Martin

Our Love and Sympathy to the family of:

Edward Reinhart (cousin of Al & James Reinhardt)

Lucille Tschoepe

CONGRATULATIONS

To Trent & Ashley Kucera on the birth of a son, Dayton Wayne. He was born December 7, 2015 Proud grandparents are David & Margaret Dentler.

CONGRATULATIONS

To Logan & Carissa Fitzgerald on the birth of a daughter, Kylie Fitzgerald. Proud great grandparents are Rita & Jack Fitzgerald

Deacons

Acolyte

Comm. Assistant

PowerPoint

Fitzgerald

Ollie Flowers

Volunteer

Bruchmiller

Blaine Koopman

Natalie & Sue Boldt

Boldt Family

Schulte

Ryan Hartman Ethan Hartman

Florence Kirkland Bonnie Pearson

Bryan Serold

Fitzgerald

Ollie Flowers

Volunteer

Sproles

Blaine Koopman

Larry & Kathy Svetlik

Linda Tewes

Heinold

Alexis Myers Brittany Myers

Sharon Church Joyce Thormahlen

Tom & Mary Scott

Fitzgerald

Ollie Flowers

Volunteer

Maxey

Blaine Koopman

Altha Maxey Rachel Dentler

Vickie Spann

Hartman

Presley Bluhm Holland Bluhm

Bryan & Sandy Serold

Lisa Stacy

Fitzgerald

Ollie Flowers

Volunteer

Bruchmiller

Blaine Koopman

Dee Harper Louise Jacob

Boldt Family

Schulte

Raiden Dykes

Gail Norris John Swoboda

Lassmann Family

Fitzgerald

Ollie Flowers

Volunteer

Sproles

Blaine Koopman

Callie Mae Haug Nyle Ruth Leshikar

Ginger McGill

Heinold

Jade Demuth Doris Wuensche Floyd Wuensche

Butler Family

Date/Time

Greeters

Lay Readers Assisting Minister

1/2 6:30p

1/3 8:00a

Lois Elles Lillian Lau

Natalie Boldt

Ginger McGill

1/3 10:30a

Gail Norris Bryan & Sandy Serold

Mary Scott

Bud Pearson

1/9 6:30p

1/10 8:00a

Howard & Beverly Spies Edna McDonald

Diane Boyett

Ginger McGill

1/10 10:30a

Joyce Thormahlen Aileen Lott

Bonnie Pearson

Bonnie Pearson

1/16 6:30p

1/17 8:00a

Ginger McGill Mickey & Altha Maxey

Dalton Metting

Mary Gail Moody

1/17 10:30a

Toddy & Geralene Schulte Randy & Sandy Muegge

Bud Pearson

Bud Pearson

1/23 6:30p

1/24 8:00a

Ellerine Dentler Dalton & Janie Metting

Dee Harper

James Reinhardt

1/24 10:30a

Mary Gleinser Jennifer Hartman

Elaine Malina

Bonnie Pearson

1/30 6:30p

1/31 8:00a

Ginger McGill Mildred Slaughter

Callie Mae Haug

James Reinhardt

1/31 10:30a

Anthony Wilhelm Ed & Melrose Goetz

Emily Koenig

Mary Gail Moody

Tellers for January

7 - Malina 14 - Schulte 21 - Leshikar 28 - Riesterer

January

12/19 - 1/1/2016 - Elaine Malina 1/2 - 1/15 - Darla Canfield 1/16 - 1/26 - Sue Boldt 1/30 - 2/2 - Dee Harper

Attendance and Offerings

1/3

Isaiah 60: 1-6

Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14

Eph 3: 1-12

Matt 2: 1-12

1/10

Isa 43:1-7

Psalm 29

Acts 8: 14-17

Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22

1/17

Isa 62: 1-5

Psalm 36: 5-10

1 Cor 12: 1-11

John 2: 1-11

1/24

Neh 8: 1-3, 5-6,8-10

Psalm 19

1 Cor 12: 12-31a

Luke 4: 14-21

1/31

Jer 1: 4-10

Psalm 71: 1-6

1 Cor 13: 1-13

Luke 4: 21-30

Readings for January

Date

6:30p

Attend.

Offering

8:00a

Attend.

Offering

10:30a Attend.

Offering

12/5 12/6

No Service

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76

3,364.00

100

4,649.00

12/12 12/13

15

1,165.00

70

4,201.00

107

9,987.85

12/19 12/20

16

920.00

64

2,450.00

98

3,414.56

Our Mission with Crossroads Christian School The school year 2015-2016 is half over and Crossroads Christian School (CCS) has really been a blessing to the students, teachers and our church! The teachers speak of how close the students feel God’s presence in their school work and life. Our own student church members attending CCS have taken pride in not only that this is their school, but their church. What a great relationship to know that God is in their lives and not just in a church building. Some of the activities held this year were a Thanksgiving Program that was attended by so many parents and family members that there was standing room only. Of course, Chapel time on Mondays and Thursdays are a big hit! They use their own bibles or our pew bibles to look up scriptures and read the words of our Lord. FELC’s “Get Fit with God” exercise class is joined by Kindergarteners who are learning not only to exercise, but the “cool down time” is with music and sign language. Yes, sign language. The exercise time ends in prayer with hands held together coming to the middle of a circle and on the count of three raise their hands and shout “Praise God!” You should just see their faces with ecstatic joy for the Lord!

Every part of the curriculum involves our Creator, His role in their lives and theirs to Him. Enrollment at present is 141 and kinder, first and sec-ond grades are full. The halls of the Educational Building are again resounding with the voices of God’s children. We are so THANKFUL for the leadership of the co-directors, Shannon Mitchamore and Jennifer Garnett. If and when you see these two ladies, say “hello” and “”thank you!.” To God be the Glory!!!

Please remember our nursing home and assisted living residents in your prayers. They love and appreciate your visits! Victoria Residence and Rehabilitation Center Herb Hanselman, Amarylis Tschirhart. Twin Pines Delores Baker, Angel Lee Karnei, Fay Wright, Vir-ginia Swanson Marjorie Johnston, Carrie Parsons. Retama South Terry Jackson, Leo Westerman. The Courtyards Eunice Lorfing, Mildred Metting. La Villa Irene Nelson, Verna Salm. Sodalis Vernon Waida, Victor Swanson.

Trinity Shores, Port Lavaca Dorothy Swoboda Elmcroft Sue Raaz BrightWater Inez Bues John Larson