St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

April 2015

1803 Hwy 1431 W

Marble Falls, TX 78654

830 693-2253

lutheran@splcmf.org

www.splcmf.org

HOLY COMMUNION

8:15 & 10:45 am

Together, BOLDLYBOLDLYBOLDLYBOLDLY living and sharing God’s grace with all.

Cover Stories Pg. 1

Stewardship News Pg. 2

Parish News Pg. 3

Bible Studies Pg. 4

School News Pg. 5

Youtherans/Confirmation Pg. 6

Calendar/Schedules Insert

SPLAT Life Pg. 7

Church News & Events Pg. 8

Church News & Events Pg. 9

Church & Community

Events

Pg. 10

Council Report Pg. 11

SPLC Directory Pg. 12

In this Issue:

As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, "Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you."

Mark 16:5-7

Holy Week

and

Easter

Worship Schedule

What is Holy Week? What is Holy Week? What is Holy Week? What is Holy Week?

Holy Week is the last week of the 40-day season of Lent and the week preceding Easter. In Holy Week we focus on the last week of Christ’s life, remembering especially His passion (suffering) and resurrection. Palm Sunday is the commemoration of our Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem five days be-fore His crucifixion. Palm Sunday has a dual focus. The service begins with a joyful procession with palms to remember our Lord’s jubilant entry into Jerusalem. And the second focus is our Lord’s Passion. Maundy Thursday remembers the events in the upper room the night before Jesus died. The name “maundy” comes from the words of Jesus, “Man datum Novum”, meaning new commandment. Since it was on this night that Jesus gave a new commandment—that we love one another and instituted the Lord’s Supper, that sacred meal is the emphasis of Maundy Thursday’s service. At the end of the service, the altar is stripped, in preparation for Good Friday. This symbolizes Christ’s being stripped by the Roman soldiers prior to His crucifixion. Good Friday focuses on Jesus’ crucifixion and death. It is a very sad and solemn service. Easter celebrates Christ’s victory over sin, death, and the devil and the promise of our justification and everlasting life. Holy Week is a wonderful opportunity for Christian growth. It offers incredible potential for satisfy-ing spiritual hunger. It does this by exposing those who attend its services to God’s Word and Sacra-ment.

Sunday, March 29th, 8:15am & 10:45am Palm Sunday Service

Thursday, April 2nd, 6:30pm Maundy Thursday Service

Friday, April 3rd, 12:00pm & 6:30pm Good Friday Service

Sunday, April 5th, 8:15am & 10:45am Easter Sunday Services

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From Dark Depths to New Life In the monastery we weren’t allowed to capture it with our cameras, but the image has forever been captured in my mind. It’s hard to believe it’s been 13 years now since I viewed the Great Meteoron Monastery in Meteora, Greece. The image that so captured me was an uncommon one for us Western Christians. I remember my pastor, who was trav-eling with us, asking our guide to explain a bit about this elabo-rate and colorful fresco on the ceiling of the sanctuary. “Ah, she said, “That’s the Resurrection of Easter Saturday,” she explained. Although I was about to return to St. Peter’s and learn all about Easter Vigil through participation, I had never heard of Easter Saturday (even in seminary). I was absolutely intrigued! The first of the two-fold image showed Jesus descending

into the depths of hell and stretching out his hand to pull people up out of the devil’s clutches. The adjacent image showed Christ ascending from hell to heaven and shutting out the devil below forever. The Greek Orthodox Church calls this the Harrowing of Hell – the time when Christ brings the Good News of the resurrection to dead. This is the moment as we confess in the Apostles’ Creed that Christ “descended into hell/the dead.” Our tour guide reflected, “This is the most holy night for us in the Greek church. This was when the resurrection began be-fore the world even knew it! It reminds us that Christ is with us in our own dark depths and giving us new life.” In the darkness of night between Good Friday and Easter Morning, the resurrection bursts forth! In the darkness of our world between here and there, the resurrection bursts forth again and again! Alleluia!

- Blessed Easter Season, Pastor Casey

stewardship

As we wrap up another Lenten season and turn our focus to Easter celebrations, we are reminded once again of the glorious nature of Christ’s suffering and resurrection. As we traveled through the Lenten season together, I was constantly reminded of the various ways in which we can use our time, talents and treasures through St. Peter’s. Whether it was attending Sunday school, attending worship, attending a Lenten meal celebration, or attending a fundraiser for members of our church family, there was certainly no shortage of ways to give of ourselves during this season. As we move forward into the Easter season, reminders will remain with us of the various ways that our mem-bers have so willingly and freely contributed their time, talents and treasures. From teaching Sunday school to shar-ing stories of what it means to be Lutheran, there is something for everyone to be involved in and a great variety of activities to join. From quilting to guitar playing, whatever your talent may be, there is sure to be an outlet to share your gift(s) through St. Peter’s. During this Easter season, prayerfully consider where your talents, time and treasures may be utilized. Knowing this wonderful congregation, should a club/hobby/activity that you enjoy not exist, one will be created to serve the ministry of St. Peter’s. The outlets we currently have to allow our members to share their gifts are so numerous and seem to continue to expand based on the needs of the congregation. Whether through social networking, such as the Dinner Group, or serving the needs of the children of the community through Blessings in a Backpack, there truly is something for everyone at St. Peter’s. - In Christ, Mary Magerkurth, Stewardship Team Member

A Word from the Pastor

A similar icon “Harrowing of Hell” 14th

century fresco, Chora Church, Istanbul

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Parish News

Friends and family

of Faye Dockery

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Norm & Gayle Weiske in the loss of

their daughter, Julie

. . . Mike Williams for photographing New Members.

. . . Kimberly Sandman for the Lent bulletin board.

. . . Tom & Fred Pfaff and Kimberly Sandman for help with the Wittenberg Door.

. . . Cheryl Heintze for donation of Christian books to the church library in memory of Pastor Oliver Berglund. . . . St. Peter’s Snip-its for the LWR Mission Quilts. . . . Dean & Mayrean McDonough and team for the Chuck Wagon Fundraiser.

. . . Chris & Kimberly Sandman, Nick Bohmann and Anna Womack for preaching on “We Are Lutheran.”

. . . Jan Starkey for hosting the January Gal’s Night In.

. . . Cristi Chisholm for hosting the March Gal’s Night In.

. . . Dan Hanshaw for ongoing grounds care and maintenance of the church facilities.

In Our Prayers

Harold Brueckner LaVerne Pullin Linda Williams John Taylor Carol Hoff Shirley Waters Don Wilde Sandi Gantz Diana Collins Elroy Schorn Mary Langehennig

Margie Ratliff Nick & Shirley Bohmann Bobby Norred Helen Lambert Josh Martin JoAnn Ramsey Lynn Ziese Ron Burke Marc McKahan Ted Schwab Graylee Bergman

Fred King Cruz Lopez Faye Casey Laura Franques Abigail Sharf Max VanCleave Sydne Mavropoulis Galina Bishop Doug Thompson

Thank you to St. Peter’s

What a humbling experience to plan a benefit for such a worthy cause and in spite of the cold temperatures, have so many caring people come to support it! Just know that Dean and I appreciate your generosity, everyone who at-tended, contributions to the silent auction, to Dennis Reed for supplying paper goods from Subway, to the Wilde & Holle siblings for help in so many ways, Martha Lind for donating towards groceries, Deborah Vanicek and her mu-sic, Doyle Hoff and Gary Crane for the use of the golf cart, and for all the wonderful volunteers who were such good help that day. It was Thrivent who gave us the opportunity to have such an event that was beyond our expectations. To God be the glory- He is good! - Dean & Mayrean

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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, thank you for allowing us to conduct our Social Security Workshop on your facility. We appreciate the support. - Thrivent Arbors Group Melissa Knippa, Myron Jordahl, Cathleen Wengler

Holy Union of Marriage

Lindsey Reitz and Taylor Smith on March 7, 2015

Caitlin Crane and Jordan James on March 21, 2015

Thanksgiving for the birth of . . .

Harper Lynn Hattery daughter of Kristin Hattery, and granddaughter of Mike & Marietta Williams

Norman Weiske, great-grandson of Norm & Gayle Weiske

Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Baptism Colton Ryan Crouse, son of Michael & Ashley Crouse

Michael Ryan Crouse Graham Austin Wing, son of Dustin & Courtney Wing,

and grandson of Doyle & Carol Hoff Dustin Michael Wing

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SUNDAYS: Adult Sunday School Class: Our new series, Living the Questions, is an open-minded alternative to studies that attempt to give participants all the answers and instead strives to create an environment where participants can interact with one another in exploring what's next for Christianity. LtQ2 features thirty acclaimed scholars, theologians and other experts, such as Marcus Borg, Brian McLaren, and Barbara Rossing. Join us at 9:30am Sunday mornings in Room

215 as we explore topics such as “Taking the Bible Seriously,” “Social Justice: Realizing God’s Vision,” and “Practicing

Resurrection.”

Kingdom Seekers Class: Meets in room 212 each Sunday. We will continue our study of God’s word and how we apply the lessons of the Bible to our daily lives. Please join us as we look at some of the lesser known books of the Bible and discuss our faith as it applies to current events. SPLAT Youth Sunday School: Meets every Sunday at 9:30am at the SPLAT House for breakfast and sharing, prayer, Bible study, and growing in faith together. Youtherans: Meet every Sunday at 9:30am in designated classrooms. MID-WEEK/Monthly Bible Studies:

H!"#$ %& G(!)*: Meets the second Monday of the month in room 212. 5:30pm – Work on Prayer Blankets; 6:00pm—Bible Study. Parents’ Morning Bible Study: Meets every Monday at 10:00am in room 212. M*"’$ BYOB123* S45#6: All men are invited. We meet the third Monday of the month at 7:00pm at Double Horn Brewing Co. We begin a new study of Colossians in February W%:*"’$ O"36 W**;36 (WOW) B123* S45#6: Join us for a WEEKLY women’s Bible study every Wednesday from 9:30-11:30. We begin again on April 8th. For more information, please contact Pastor Casey or Carol Moquist at cjmoquist@gmail.com or 281-216-9344. WELCA B123* S45#1*$: Meets the third Thursday of the month. 10:00am—Deborah Circle (Carolyn Selman’s Home) and 1:00pm—Agape Bible Study (Ruth Garrison’s Home.) The Bible study is taken from the Gather magazine, located on the literature rack in the commons area.

New Prayer Shawl Ministry: Meets the third Tuesday of each month– April 21st—at 3:00pm in room 212 for fellowship, knitting and crocheting shawls. The shawls will then be blessed and distributed to the sick and elderly in our church and community. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Carol Moquist at 281-216-9344.

Bible Studies

The final Lenten meal of the season was hosted by the Women of the ELCA. The tater tot casseroles were a big hit. Many thanks to all who helped with food preparation, setting up, serving and clean up. The Snip-its quilting group will be boxing up all of the quilts on Monday, April 6. These, along with many bars of soap collected by St. Peter’s school, will be shipped where most needed, by Lutheran World Relief. The women of the quilting group work diligently every year to send out over 100

quilts. Perhaps you had an opportunity to see, and pray over, the quilts a couple of Sundays ago. The quilters always welcome newcomers. If you can tie a knot or thread a needle, you can help. Call Judy Martin at 830-598-4249 for more information. Women of the ELCA Board will meet April 7, and our quarterly Business meeting will be April 14 at Hidden Falls Country Club at noon. Please be there! The business portion of the meeting is usually short, leaving time to enjoy a meal and fellowship with one another. Please, as you clean out closets and cabinets, box up your no longer needed "good stuff" for the rummage sale on October 8th. This sale is our biggest fund raiser, and volunteers are needed to make it as successful as it has been in past years. We work hard year round to give money to our church, community and world. We thank God for all of you help.

April Schedule

Tuesday, April 7th 1:00pm—WELCA Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 14th 12:00pm—WELCA Quarterly Mtg.

Thursday, April 16th 10:00am—Deborah Circle

(Carolyn Selman’s Home) 1:00pm—Agape Circle (Ruth Garrison’s Home)

Tuesday, April 21st 9:00am —Snip-its Quilting

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SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool NEWs St. Peter’s Lutheran School

THANK YOU to everyone who has been helping with the Lenten Meals in any way (donations, serving, shopping, cleaning, desserts, etc.)! We are amazed at the

commitment of our congregation! Thank you for supporting our school ministry in this

way! Due to your generosity, our school was able to earn $4, 401! We appreciate you!

Registration for the 2015-16 school year is underway! Our school serves children ages 3 through Kindergarten. Classes are filling rapidly, so please encourage your

family, friends, and neighbors to register early! Scholarships are available as well!

The 4th Annual Run for the Son will take place on Saturday, April 11th, beginning at the Double Horn

Brewing Company parking lot. We need lots of volunteers to pull off such a huge event!

Volunteers can help with: handing out water, monitoring traffic, passing out goody bags, sorting t-shirts, and other activities. Please contact Tracy at tracy@splcmf.org or fill out a volunteer form (found in the narthex) if you are interested in volunteering! Otherwise, we hope to see you at the 5K, whether you

are walking or running!

Registration forms are in the narthex or you can register online at www.myraceregistration.com All money earned will go directly to provide scholarships for students to attend our school. - Tracy Knight, School Director

All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Youtherans

St. Peter’s Easter Egg Hunt and Cupcake DecoratingSt. Peter’s Easter Egg Hunt and Cupcake DecoratingSt. Peter’s Easter Egg Hunt and Cupcake DecoratingSt. Peter’s Easter Egg Hunt and Cupcake Decorating Sunday, April 5th at 9:30 AM

Everyone please gather in room #212 at 9:30 am. From there all will go as a group to the SPLAT house backyard

where the hunt will begin. Cupcake decorating will follow! Cupcake decorating will follow! Cupcake decorating will follow! Cupcake decorating will follow! Each child needs to bring their own Easter basket.

Please bring a dozen plastic candy-filled eggs for each participant

the Sunday BEFORE the Easter Egg Hunt.

This will allow the Easter Bunny to hide the eggs earlier on Easter morning.

If you would like to bring a dozen plain cupcakes please email Cindy at cstruchen@splcmf.org.

Family Passport Celebration Party

Sunday, April 12, 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s

Everyone is invited to join in the celebration. Come enjoy a light breakfast, maybe play some gaga ball, and who knows what else we will plan.

Kids will be presented their passports as a memento of their Lenten journey.

Please let Cindy know if you would be interested in providing food for the breakfast

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Youtherans

2nd Annual Star Light Star Bright Talent Show Sunday, May 10th

Parents and kids put your thinking caps on! Whether your child sings, dances, does magic tricks, bakes, creates with Legos (just to name a few,) they all have talents

to share. Your kids will have a chance to perform, make a display, be in a skit, etc. to shine and share their talents with others as we raise funds for the Phoenix Center.

If you would like to be a part of the “Star Ministry Team” to help plan and prepare for this event, please email Cindy at cstruchen@splcmf.org

Save the Date!Save the Date!Save the Date!Save the Date!

Family Day at Sea World Sunday, May 17th

Vacation Bible School

July 6th — 10th

2015 Youth Extravaganza This February I had the opportunity to travel to Detroit, Michigan for the 2015 ELCA Extravaganza. The ELCA Youth Ministry Network is a network for youth workers, pastors and volunteers whose mission is to renew, educate and connect people who work with youth and families. The Extravaganza is an amazing conference that brings together a wide array of individuals from all over the country. I met several people from Chicago, North Dakota and California as well as many people from our own synod! Cindy Struchen and I were the St. Peter’s representatives, and I can honestly say it was a life changing experience. We returned with many great ideas, resources and fun stories!

Each day we had an opening and closing worship with several in-depth workshops in between. Some of the amazing workshops I attended were “Creation Care – Saving the Planet and our Souls”, “Creating Communities inclusive of Neurobehavioral Challenges in Children”, “Recognizing Spiritual Gifts in Children” and “Making God’s Story Pop, Jump and Stick”. The workshops were close to two hours in length and small groups, so you really had a chance to talk and ask lots of questions. The theme of the Extravaganza this year was “STORY”: God’s, Ours, Yours and Mine. There were approximately 1,100 people at this year’s event! Some were from large urban congregations with 3,500+ members (one church had 5 services each Sunday!) and some were from small rural congregations with less than 20 members. I met seasoned pastors and brand new volunteers (like me)! Everyone was so nice, open and willing to share. There was a cool vendor area were you could find out information on leadership programs, ELCA camps/ retreats, several different seminaries and different conferences available. Bishop Elizabeth Eaton spoke at one of the worship services and was an engaging, and often funny speaker! The Band Lost & Found was one of the many great entertainers at the Extravaganza, and they are coming to Marble Falls this fall! I am so excited for our youth to attend The Gathering this summer and I look forward to hearing how God has touched their lives. Blessings, Amanda Fancher

Acolyte Training

All Interested 3rd Graders & Older Please meet in the Sanctuary Sunday, April 26th at Noon

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SPLAT Life St. Peter’s Lutheran Active Teens gather at the

SPLAT house on Sunday mornings for breakfast, games, fellowship, and prayer.

Sunday School meets in the SPLAT HOUSE! 9:30 AM—Senior High gather for breakfast, prayer and sharing highs & lows.

10:00 AM—Sr. High continues with Bible study through games, discussion, questions, and how the Bible stories apply and connect to life right now.

What is SPLAT?

Confirmation News

Confirmation Class April Schedule

April 1—NO Class (attend Maundy Thursday Worship Service)

April 2—Maundy Thursday Worship at 6:30pm

April 3—Good Friday Worship at 12:00pm or 6:30pm

April 5—Easter Sunday—He is Risen-Alleluia!

April 8—Class Party with Eighth Grade Interviews & Final Projects Due

April 12—Rite of Confirmation at 10:45—Eighth Graders

During the Season of Easter, the SPLAT will have a bake sale table in the narthex between services. They will also be making breakfast tacos. Proceeds go to support SPLAT activities.

SPLAT youth and parents are also working on outlining a “Senior High Youth Min-

ister” position for St. Peter’s, moving towards a proposal to bring before council and the congregation. If you have any questions, or want to learn more, contact Pastor Vanicek.

“Winking Luther”

Confirmation Sunday!

April 12th at 10:45am Participating in the Rite of Confirmation are:

Sarah Dugain, Zach Fearn, Kyle Hanshaw,

Ethan Veres, and Cooper Wilson

Remember them in your prayers as they affirm the covenant made for them in baptism

and confirm their faith. These confirmands have completed two years of instruction on Martin Luther’s Small

Catechism. They have studied, in depth, the Apostles Creed, The Lord’s Prayer, Baptism, Communion and

Ten Commandments.

SPlat Youth Garage Sale!!

April 24th and 25th

8am-2pm

At the church parking lot.

The Splat youth is having a garage sale to raise

money for their NYG trip to Detroit this summer.

We are accepting any and all donations

starting Sunday, April 19th.

To coordinate drop-off of items that week,

please call Marci Johnson at 469-235-1517.

Invite your friends and family to come shop with us!

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Our church and beyond

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��Living�Green�

St. Peter’s Green Team is for anyone interested in finding and sharing ways to care for God’s creation. We seek to BOLDLY live and share God’s grace through reducing, reusing, and recycling. Contact Pastor Vanicek if you

would like to be part of our group!

April green tip: “One 10- to 12-inch potted plant per 100 square feet of your home is the most effective air

purification. Some plants can remove 90% of chemicals in the air in only 24 hours.”

Get some plant ideas at http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/types-of-houseplants.html

The�Listening�Team

In February the team met with Peggy Hahn of LEAD, a non-profit leadership and coaching service that began through the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod. Peggy helped us get a better understanding of our overall listening process: Listening Out to the community, Listening In to the congregation and Listening Up to God. She also gave helpful examples of other congregation who learned much from the listening out portion of their time. By building relationships with those in the community, each congregation learned of important ministry they could provide that they never realized was needed. Peggy also helped us be thinking about technical changes, which are easily done and often lead by experts, verses adaptive changes, which are much harder to make and require the whole congregation’s involvement. Adaptive changes are much more difficult because they often require us to step outside of the way “we’ve always” done things. Our listening process will likely require us to move into some adaptive changes, but we are excited and hope you will be too!

Over the next few months we will be focused on Listening Out, but we are always ready to listen to you. If you have an idea or question for the Listening Team please don’t hesitate to contact the members… (list from previous). Please also remember to hold this group and the work we are doing in your prayers.

Creation Care Sunday Creation Care Sunday Creation Care Sunday Creation Care Sunday ---- April 19thApril 19thApril 19thApril 19th

Earth Day is April 22nd. As Christians, we are called to care and love all of God’s creation. This includes helping those in need, but a Care of Creation Sunday also re-minds us that it includes finding ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Caring for God’s creation means being good stewards of our planet and its resources, and realizing that our life is connected to the life of all that God loves and has called into being. Our worship will take on a Care of Creation theme this Sunday. Elements of litur-

gy and song will be shaped by this theme. Pastor John Watson, the Executive Director of Fredericksburg SHINES will be joining us and preaching “Why Care for Creation?” Pastor Watson will also lead our adult Sunday School class and share some of his work with Fredericksburg SHINES and his home congregation’s free-cycling program.

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Book Club is currently reading The Sisters Weiss by Naomi Ragen

Powerful, page-turning and deeply moving, Naomi Ragen's The Sisters Weiss

is an unforgettable examination of loyalty and betrayal; the differences that can tear

a family apart and the invisible bonds that tie them together.

Everyone is invited to read the book and join our discussion on Monday, April 13th at 2:00pm in Room 215

Retiree Roundup Thursday, April 30th (the last Thursday of the month)

11:30am in the Fellowship Hall

Keyhole Gardening

Master Gardeners Warren and Colleen Struss will explain and demonstrate Keyhole Gardening at the home of Betty Matejowsky

Time and more details will be announced Picnic lunch provided

Please RSVP by Sunday, April 26th Signup in the narthex or contact Betty Matejowsky at 512-288-2000 or amatejowsk@aol.com

Church news & Events

Gal’s Night In Fiesta!

Monday, April 27 at 6pm

Gal’s Night

In

Coping with Grief Support Group

Each Wednesday at 2:00pm through April 14thApril 14thApril 14thApril 14th

Grief is a highly unique experience for each individual in response, intensity, and duration.

For some, a significant loss or trauma may leave us feeling imbalanced, disorientated, and confused along

with feelings of sadness, anger, and loneliness that surface in grief. The world my feel like it has been

turned upside down. Grief can be an isolating experience and it may seem that there is no one who really “get’s it.” To help

explore possible answers and hope for healing, a “Coping with Grief Support Group” for friends and loved ones will be

meeting weekly at St. Peter’s at 2:00pm through April 14th.

Arlis Schmidt LCSW - Emeritus will facilitate the group. Ms. Schmidt is a retired licensed clinical social worker with

several years of experience of working with groups. Please call Ms. Schmidt at 210-326-7447 if you have questions or if you

would like to participate in the group. All who are dealing with the pain caused by the loss of a loved one are welcome.

Please bring salsa, chips, queso, guacamole, or other Mexican-inspired appetizer and a beverage of choice

to enjoy and share. Tea and water provided.

At the home of Cara Hering

123 Wilderness Drive E Marble Falls, TX

Olé!

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Church & Community

Meals on Wheels Cookie Project

Each month we will need 17 dozen cookies by

the 3rd Friday of the month! You can bring the cookies throughout the month, just put them in the kitchen freezer marked

"Meals on Wheels"

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Please bring non-perishable and canned foods to the church throughout the month and

leave in the grocery basket located in the Narthex. The last Sunday of each month they will be collected and delivered to the Helping Center for distribution.

Register Now!

For the 4th Annual St. Peter’s Lutheran School

Run for the Son 5K & 1K Run/Walk

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015

100% of the proceeds directly benefit the

scholarship program at the school –

your entry helps a child jumpstart their education!

The race begins and ends at

Double Horn Brewing Company in Marble Falls!

We will need lots of volunteers as well as participants.

Registration forms for volunteers and participants are

located in the Narthex, the church office, or you may

register on line at www.myraceregistration.com

For questions or more information, please email tracy@splcmf.org

The

Helping

Center

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Church Business Southwestern Texas Synod Assembly

“Welcome the Stranger”

May 1-3, 2015

McAllen Convention Center Nick & Shirley Bohmann will be two of our voting members.

Peter's Lutheran Church Council Minutes February 17, 2015

The Church Council meeting was called to order by Craig Magerkurth at 5:30 PM. Present at the meeting were Craig Magerkurth, Richard Schroer, David Leighton, Julie Causgrove, Judy Haverlah, Jerry Bostick, Bryan Hicks, Pastor Casey, Pastor Vanicek, Kathy Noble, and Kimberly Sandman. Pastor Casey began the meeting by asking the council "What does together mean?" Some of the responses were gathering of like-minded people, pulling the rope in the same direction, not by myself, individual talent pooled, team, everybody working together, talents created to form one body. The minutes from the January meeting were presented. Pastor Vanicek stated a correction should be made with regard to the Web Site information adding that 26 people are using the PHONE APP. A motion to approve the minutes with the correction was made by Judy Haverlah and seconded by Bryan Hicks. The motion passed. The treasurer's report was given by David Leighton. Dave reported that expenses were quite high due to expenses that come due only in January. Income was in line with what was expected for January; however Building in Faith receipts were a little less than needed to make the mortgage payment. The BIF Fund, however, has a surplus to take care of shortfalls. A motion was made to accept the treasurer's report by Richard Schroer and seconded by Kimberly Sandman. Motion passed. A motion was made by Judy Haverlah and seconded by Julie Causgrove to accept orientation Minutes. Motion passed. It was pointed out by Pastor Casey, in her report, that installation of the 2015 Church Council would take place on February 22, in both services. Pastor Casey also stated that the new times for the Lenten Meals and Services would be at 5:30 for the meal and that the service would begin at 6:30. Preaching on March 4 will be Nick Bohmann, Mary Posey will preach on March 15, and Dr. Jay Alanis will preach on March 18. Pastor Casey reminded the council members that the council retreat would be held February 20-21. Pastor Vanicek gave his report and highlighted several items namely; he and Dan Posey co-hosted a telescope clinic in the fellowship hall, that the Souper Bowl of Caring had generated $935.24, and that the phone app is up and running and has 40 users as of February 16, 2015. Pastor Vanicek met with PEC reps and started an Energy Audit of our main facility. And last but not least, the SPLAT Valentine Silent Auction Fundraiser raised $5,300. Both Pastors complete reports are available upon request. In business items, a motion to approve Marshall Wilde as our new Sexton was made by Richard Schroer and seconded by Judy Haverlah. Motion Passed. A motion was then made to give the Pastors discretional power to raise the Sexton's pay by $50 at a later date by Richard Schroer and seconded by Julie Causgrove. Motion Passed. The next item to be discussed was to approve a Purchasing Supply Agent. A motion to approve Allison Wurfel as Purchasing Supply Agent was made by Richard Schroer an seconded by Judy Haverlah. Motion Passed. The ladies of WELCA requested that the Church Council approve an expenditure of $400-500 for the purchase of new tablecloths. A motion was made to grant the request with the money to be taken from future needs funds, by Kathy Noble and second-ed by Kimberly Sandman. Motion Passed. The Cub Scout Pack #284 has a need for use of 16 tables and a motion to approve was made by Julie Causgrove and seconded by Judy Haverlah to approve the use. Motion Passed. Several items were presented by the Property Committee. Costs for taking the pews out of the sanctuary, stripping the floor, polishing and buffing of the tile floor, and replacing the pews, all to be done over a 2 week time frame is $5,760. This does not include the janitor's cost estimated to be about $1,100-1,200. No action was taken. Also up for discussion was window washing of the Commons and Narthex. Richard Schroer reported this had been done at a cost of $100. Richard Schroer also stated that he had a quote for a new vacuum for the janitor that would cost slightly over $600. A motion to purchase the vacuum at a cost not to exceed $650 was made by Kathy Nobles and seconded by Jerry Bostick. Motion Passed. The Child Protection and Policy Committee will be meeting sometime after Easter. Faithfully submitted, Richard L. Schroer

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SPLC DIRECTORY

Senior Pastor Rev. Danielle Moore Casey 830-693-2253 dmcasey@splcmf.org Associate Pastor Rev. Harold Vanicek 830-693-2253 hvanicek@splcmf.org Parish Ministry Associate Mary Posey posey@nctv.com Church Administrator Sharleen Reitz 830-693-2253 sharleen@splcmf.org Financial Treasurer David Leighton dave@splcmf.org Financial Secretaries Faith Trapp Marietta Williams Children & Family Ministry Cindy Struchen 830-693-2253 cstruchen@splcmf.org Director of Music Don Trapp 830-596-1325 dononmac@yahoo.com St. Peter’s School Tracy Knight, Director tracy@splcmf.org Women of the ELCA President Mary Posey posey@nctv.com Helping Center Representative Faith Trapp Council President Craig Magerkurth

Council Members Jerry Bostick Julie Causgrove, Vice President Judy Haverlah Bryan Hicks Kathy Nobles Kimberly Sandman Richard Schroer, Secretary Faith Trapp TEAM LEADERS: Endowment Dave Leighton Faith Trapp Craig Magerkurth Richard Schroer Evangelism Judy Haverlah Bryan Hicks Faith Formation Jerry Bostick Kimberly Sandman Fellowship Julie Causgrove Kathy Nobles Property Craig Magerkurth Richard Schroer Social Outreach Julie Causgrove Judy Haverlah Kathy Nobles Kimberly Sandman Stewardship Jerry Bostick Faith Trapp Dave Leighton Worship/Music Bryan Hicks Craig Magerkurth Worship Assistant Coordinator Jan Wilde