Resting is something we often crave but do not seem quite often enough to receive. We talk about it. Every now and again we see a rare individual who has mastered the art of giving themselves plenty of time to rest day in and day out. These creatures might choose to rest by taking short naps or reading daily. They do not over-schedule them- selves or run to-do lists longer than their arms. Allowing pockets of time betweenactivities to laugh and have a snack or just peer out into nature is like breathing in and out for them. Some of these folks even sleep like a rock every night!

God designed us to work but just as much, to be creatures who rest. As we look at the second half of summer, how could you and I “walk” in the Lord Jesus’ rest in our everyday lives? After all, didn’t our Lord and Savior command us to rest?

In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus speaks clearly on the matter:

28 "Come to me,  all  you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens,  and I  will  give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

When we walk literally with the Lord Jesus and not in front of Him or behind Him, we have rest.

In Christ’s Joy & Love,

Sister Vanessa

Caldwell Brethren Connection July 2013

Church10:30 am

Sunday School 9:30 am

Caldwell Brethren Church401 South Main

Caldwell, TX 77836(979) 567-7203

Minister – Rev. Vanessa MitchellContact Info: Cell (979) 574-0268E-mail - lajoiededieu@gmail.comAddress: 2070 Carter Lake Drive

College Station, TX 77845Office Hours – Wed. 4:30-7:30 PM

Contact Information orSuggestions for Newsletter:

Connie MareshEmail: cfmaresh49@yahoo.comHome Phone: (979) 567-3138

Information Deadline for August Newsletter: July 21,

2013

God is with you in all that you do.

Genesis 21:22

7 – Rose Autrey 14 – Carl Maresh 21 – Margaret Haisler 28 – Matthew Hyvl

June 11th Board of Elders Meeting

Meeting was called to order by Vice-President Anna Wotipka.

Items of Interest of Meeting – 6 members present and Rev. Vanessa Mitchell Reports were presented and accepted. Pastor gave her visitation report. A bid was approved for painting the church and fellowship hall. Speakers in Nursery are now working. Sister Vanessa will be setting up a Web site for our church. Internet service will be

installed in pastor’s office. While pastor is on vacation (July 14-21), guest speakers will be July 14 th Ben Kruse and

July 21st Rev. Sunny Langlinais.

Submitted by Rose Autrey, Secretary of the Board 

  

AttendanceJune 2 - 33June 9 - 24June 16 - 33June 23 - 29

Church Statistics

Our deepest and sincerest sympathies are sent to Ramona Hyvl and her

family on the loss of family member, Joe Martinez, Jr. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Month of July

We will observe Holy Communion during

Worship Service on July 7.

July Birthdays

2 – Albert Vavra

July Anniversaries 13 – Patrick & Brenda Schroeder 17 – Leroy & Billie Ann Whatley

A special thanks to all of you who helped make the June Birthday Party at Burleson St. Joseph Manor a success. There were 2 birthday honorees in attendance and 22 other residents. We all shared singing, worship, fellowship, cookies and punch.Officers of Caldwell Brethren Christian Sisters

Please Help Spread the News about our 2013 VBS

Theme – “Over The Top” July 29–31, 6:00-8:15 PM

Ages 4 thru 5th grades

To the Synodical Committee, Delegates, Pastors, Members, & Friends of the Unity of the Brethren:

You are most warmly invited to the 65th Biennial Convention of the Unity of the Brethren, to be held at the Taylor Brethren Church on July 18-20, 2013. The church is located at the corner of Seventh and Sloan Streets in Taylor, Texas. This year's Convention theme is "Faith in Action", from James 2:26 "As the body without the Spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead." The convention will begin Thursday, July 18, with registration at 4:30 p.m. The evening meal will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by worship and Holy Communion at 7:00 p.m.

The Caldwell Christian Sisters held their meeting on June 9, 2013. 10 members were in attendance.

All reports were given and approved. We will furnish one meal for VBS and help serve the refreshments – VBS will be July 29-31, 6:00-

8:15 pm – ages 4 thru 5th grade. Snook Brethren Christian Sisters invited our group to Ladies Night Out – June 11th – Theme - What’s

in Your Bag? Our Sisters group hosted the Burleson St. Joseph Manor birthday party on Thursday, June 13th.

24 residents attended. (See pictures attached.)

Our next meeting will be after the Sunday Noon Church Luncheon on July 14th. We welcome one and all to come and join us.

Prayer RequestsOur Church FamilyOur CountryRuth BaasenVickie BrandonHubert HaislerMargaret HaislerAnnie PolasekPatricia TompkinsJoyce VavraLeroy Whatley

Jim & Diana BrazielMickey GroceKenneth JonesKaren KostohryzBonnie LoehrRaymond MaldonadoJoe Martinez, Sr.Tony & Giselle Morales

Janie SchoenemanMarie ShephardCarol TaylorLarry ValiguraDoug WesleyRankin WilliamsWest Brethren ChurchSummer Camps at Hus Encampment

Our MissionariesCarolyn Groseclose – Northern AfricaPastor Pavel & Stanya Kozak – Czech Republic Phil & Eunice Raiford – Eastern Nicaragua Robert & Anne Thiessen – Southern MexicoMichael & Caroline Woo - China

All Military Personnel Serving & Protecting Our CountryLaw Enforcement Police Officers & 1st Responders

Caldwell Christian Sisters News

We have a bible study and discussion class every Sunday at 9:30 am. Our group may be small, but we love the Lord and want to continue studying his word and having fellowship together. We issue a special invitation for you to come and join us.

The tie-dyed tee“I tend to find something to love about almost everything—from the high-school sneakers I wore 20 years ago to my beloved tie-dye T-shirt I made when I was 15. But my sentimental streak also causes a big clutter problem, which drives my very organized husband, Matt, crazy.“So when the weather got warmer this year, Matt begged me to donate any clothes I hadn’t worn in the past two years. And after much hemming and hawing—especially over my tie-dyed masterpiece—I finally dropped off four huge bags of ‘oldies but goodies’ at a local homeless shelter. “A few weeks later, I was walking in the park near our house and spotted a woman sitting on a bench, surrounded by her belongings. She took off her jacket, and to my surprise, she was wearing my tie-dyed T-shirt. ‘I love that shirt!’ I called out to her, my heart soaring that my colorful shirt had found a new home. She beamed and replied, ‘I love it, too.”

“Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed else like a flower cut from its life giving roots, it will wither and die.”---Dwight D. Eisenhower

During this year’s celebration of Independence Day, let us all take time to reflect on the freedoms we have in the United States. Give thanks to God for all that he has given us and that we may remain free with all the liberties our forefathers worked and fought so hard to obtain for us. May we continue to strive to work together to keep our Country strong.

Her Own Special Grace

“Teaching Sunday school to the 5-year-olds at our church is one of the highlights of my week. With two kids grown, I forget how little ones can sometimes sound just like sassy grown-ups—like the time we were learning about praying before meals and being grateful for all we have. “I asked the children if they pray before eating, and most of them said yes, until the question fell on a little blond sweetheart with freckles and pigtails. ‘Do you pray before you eat dinner, Sophie?’ 1 asked. ‘No,’ she replied. Surprised, I asked her why not. She shrugged her tiny shoulders and said, ‘We don’t need to pray—my mommy’s a good cook! I do if Daddy’s cooking, though!’”.

July 2013SUNDAY

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6Albert Vavra Independence

Day

7 8 9 10 11 12 13Holy Communion

Usher:Rose Autrey

Board of Elders Meeting 7:00 PM

Patrick & Brenda Schroeder

Speaker: 14

15 16 17 18 19 20Ben Kruse

Noon Fellowship Meal & Christian Sisters Meeting

Usher: Carl Maresh

Leroy & Billie Ann Whatley

Unity Convention in Taylor

Unity Convention in Taylor

Unity Convention in Taylor

Speaker: 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27Rev. Sunny Langlinais

Usher: Margaret Haisler

28 29 30 31

Usher: Matthew Hyvl

VBS6:00 - 8:15 PM

VBS6:00 – 8:15 PM

VBS 6:00 – 8:15 PM

Pastor – Rev. Vanessa MitchellCell (979) 574-0268e-mail - lajoiededieu@gmail.comOffice Hours – Wed. 4:30-7:30 PM

Caldwell Brethren Church401 South MainCaldwell, TX 77836(979) 567-7203

Have A Great Summer!