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Vacation Bible School 2015

S T M A T T H E W L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

3rd Quarter 2015

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Join us….

8:00 a.m. And 10:45

a.m. Worship Every

Sunday

9:30 a.m. Sunday

School for Children

and Bible Study for

Adults

Thank you to everyone

who made VBS such a fun

adventure!

Some of our St. Matthew

ladies and a few guests

gathered on June 27 for a

Women’s Ministries

breakfast and learned

how to make patriotic

wreaths for the 4th of July.

After a delicious breakfast

of sausage & egg casse-

role, fresh fruit and Dan-

ishes, Kristin Wiesenborn

presented a short devo-

tional that included

quotes by several of our

country’s forefathers and

prayer for our nation.

Carroll Valdez, a friend

and co-worker of Eliza-

beth’s, instructed us in

the art of wreath-making.

We all had a great time

laughing and getting to

know each other better

and by the end of the

meeting had beautiful

patriotic wreaths to take

home and hang on our

front doors!

The event is called "Oktoberfest Buddies and Brews". It will be held on Wednesday, Septem-ber 30 from 6-9 PM at the Saint Arnold Brew-ery. Tickets are $70/per person and includes a German Buffet Dinner catered by Rudy Lech-ner's Restaurant and cus-tom brewed beers by

As you know, EAC is one of the missions that St Matthew's sup-ports. EAC is sponsor-ing a "first time/FUN" event to raise funds to ensure EAC continues to support their mission to provide basic needs (food and clothing) for the homeless and working poor.

Saint Arnold. Tours of the brewery will be availa-ble as well as a silent auc-tion and dart contest.

To purchase tickets or get more information, go to the Emergency Aid Coali-tion web site or contact Bill Niksch, event co chair or Brenda Johnson is a committee member.

Women’s Ministry

Emergency Aid Coalition (EAC) Oktoberfest Buddies & Brews

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SMLC Book Club More details will fol-low. Please save the date!

These meetings are an opportunity to get to know others at the church and also have been interesting dis-cussions about vari-ous views and opin-ions of our read-ing. We hope you can join us!!

August 28 is the next date for our Book Club to meet.

The book will be Proof of Heaven by Eben Alex-ander, M.D.

Jackie Geyer has offered to host the meeting at her home with Marion Meyer cohosting.

Even Mark Cox, owner of the restaurant, enjoyed the evening. I am looking into the cost of this type event and will have more infor-mation soon. We would like to get an idea of how many people would like to attend. Le Mark, Rob or me know. Thanks. -Brenda Johnson

Guess Who is Turning 90??

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No, not me! Our church, St Matthew, is turning 90 in 2016! The plan is to have some special events during the year. Mark McMillen and Rob Johnson are on the organizing com-mittee and looking for ide-as as to how to celebrate this important event. During our 75th anniver-sary year we had an even-ing dinner at Mark's Res-taurant which was the site of our church at one time. It was an amazing evening!

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VBS 2015 continued

Poetry by Jacalynn Del Bosque

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Say Hello to Me

I’m careful, cautious and courteous

I’m not extraordinary but

Extra-ordinary

I’m God’s girl, Daddy’s Princess

and Momma’s One-and-Only

I pray morning, evening, and night

I sleep with a nightlight

I’m adopted and proud

I love love

And hate hate

I give the Lord thanks

For answering my prayers

I tell Him I love Him

And ask for forgiveness

And say, “Thank Goodness

I’m me”

Summer is Here

The beach is finally at its full

I think it’s time we try the pool

Where it’s nice and cool in the summer sun

Where it’s so cool and fun

While the sun is beating

On every friendly meeting

The summer is finally here

I think it’s time to cheer

So Far Away (ode to Juliette)

I had a friend

She had to leave

At that time

I had to grieve

She went away

But that’s okay

Cause I can Skype her any day

Years ago

I don’t know

How we’d keep in touch

Carrier pigeon, telegraph,

and all those things and such

What a burden

If we haven’t heard in

Months how each one’s doing

With technology now-a-days

I can always see her face

Hear her voice anytime

She’s just a click away

I know that England’s far away

I know that here I have to stay

But we’re still friends

We’re friends by heart

Even if we’re far apart

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Elder Spotlight

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Congratulations to Nate and Kerstin Green!!

Name: Doyle Mark Del Bosque

Resides: Clear Lake

Birthplace: Texas City, Texas

Family: Elizabeth Del Bosque

Brian Schrock Evan Schrock

Jacalynn Del Bosque Cameron Del Bosque “Chester,” our Collie

Where did you attend school/University?

I attended the School of Nursing at College of the Mainland in 1990. Registered Nurse

license was obtained in 1994. I attended Grand Canyon University for my Bachelor degree

in Nursing.

Why did you decide to become a nurse?

Initially, I wanted to become a physician; however, a doctor-friend discussed with me the

great attributes of being a nurse. He believed I was better suited for the nursing profession

because of the way I interacted with people. In addition, he pointed out that nursing of-

fered more opportunities in various fields. I took his advice and became a nurse. He was

right, too, as I’ve enjoyed years in family practice, the O.R., cardiac surgery, plastic surgery,

pediatrics, and most currently research.

How did you know becoming a nurse was the right decision?

Nursing school was like a version of military boot camp, in my opinion. There were days

where I thought I had been forsaken. During my Pediatric rotation I was taking care of a 2-

year old boy. The patient was having a difficult time in the hospital and often acted out by

screaming and throwing objects. I spent an entire week with this child and when my rota-

tion was up, I said my goodbyes. The next week, I was walking down the hallway and en-

countered this same child. He stood before me, never said a word, looked up, and then

held out his arms. I picked him up and he wrapped his arms around my neck and placed

his head on my shoulder. That was my first God-sighting as a nurse and I knew at that mo-

ment I was where God wanted me to be.

Where are you working now?

I have been employed at MD Anderson Cancer Center for 10 years. I am the current Re-

search Nurse Manager in the Genitourinary Department.

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The department focuses on prostate, bladder, and renal cancers. Previously, I was in the Stem Cell Transplantation

Department for 9 years.

What are your interests outside of work?

I enjoy all sports, especially tennis. With my new titanium knees I would love to get back on the court. If not, I can

still enjoy riding my bike. Traveling is another interest outside of work. Elizabeth and I have a wish list of places we

want to travel to someday (Scotland, England, and Spain). It is kind of a travel bucket list.

What is your spiritual background?

I was raised, baptized, and confirmed as a member of the Catholic Church. However, when I met Elizabeth, who be-

longed to the Nazarene Church, we both soon discovered the importance of searching for a church where both of us

felt comfortable worshiping and believed in the teachings. Elizabeth and I were having a difficult time finding the right

place. One night we rented the movie “Luther” because we like the actor Joseph Fiennes. It was this movie (we truly

had no idea about its contents) which inspired us to seek and discover the teachings of Martin Luther. St. Matthew

was recommended to us by Al Roos’ daughter-in-law, who was working with Elizabeth at the time.

What does it mean to be an Elder at St. Matthew Lutheran Church?

It was an honor to be asked to serve in such an important role as an Elder of St Matthew. This wasn’t something I

would have ever expected, or believed to be worthy of. However, as usual, God has His own plans for each of us. I take

the position of being an Elder very seriously. I can honestly say that it does change and affect the way I make decisions

in my life. I often ask myself, “Would my words and actions provide a reflection of my spirituality to others or if a con-

gregational member were to observe my behavior in daily life?” The Board of Elders consists of members from many

backgrounds with various talents. This diversity allows for an assortment of opinions and ideas in determining the

outcomes of issues that the church or its members may encounter. These men are passionate about the message and

teaching of Jesus Christ along with Martin Luther’s guiding principles. It has been a privilege to serve with these gen-

tlemen.

What is in your future?

I know where I would like my journey to move toward in the future. I am continuing to complete my studies to obtain

a degree in Parish Nursing. I would like to combine my nursing career with the spiritual aspects of my life. This would

allow me to move into the community and offer not only patient care but also address the spiritual needs of the pa-

tient’s life. As a Parish Nurse I could facilitate medical as well as spiritual resources for my patients. I would enjoy

providing home visitations, like it used to be in the country where doctors made house calls. We live in a world so con-

trolled by computers, answering machines, e-mail, texting, and other forms of social media, I feel now more than ever

we need human touch and attention in order to heal the physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being of our pa-

tients. Now that is my future plan, stay tuned for God’s future plan!

The 2015 SMLC Church picnic will be held on

October 4th

at Tom Bass Park. More details will be

available soon!

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It is never too soon to

make a plan!

The 2015 St. Matthew

Christmas Party will

be held on December

11th from 7-11 pm at

the home of Pastor

and Kristen Wiesen-

born.

This will be a wonder-

ful event and we

hope to see everyone

there.

If you are interested in taking part in Parish Ed,

being an usher, reading Scripture on Sundays,

or volunteering with any particular groups, we

would love to have you. Please contact the of-

fice and let Robyn know what your interests are .

Save the Date! Christmas in July??

Interested in serving?

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5315 Main St.

Houston, TX 7004

We would like to invite you to worship with us.

We pray that St. Matthew can be a place where you can develop relation-

ships that are supportive and encouraging in your daily life, as together we

grow in faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The people of St. Matthew Lutheran Church seek to encourage individuals,

couples, and families through worship, prayer, counseling, educations, Bible

study, and special events.

Come join our church family. S T M A T T H E W L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

Serving the Heart of Houston and Reaching Out Globally

Phone: 713.526.5731

Fax: 713.524.1709

Email: [email protected]

Visit our website: www.stmatthewhouston.org

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. Mark Wiesenborn

Organist: Kelly DeVany

Business Administrator: Robyn Albright

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