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The Spirit
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
August 2018
Being & Making Disciples!
“Is That You, Holy Spirit?”
Acts 2 speaks about the Holy Spirit entering the hearts and lives of the believers “with the sound of a rushing wind
and flames of fire,” and I believe that God continues to operate in such a fashion even in our day and time! Rarely
has He ever moved in my life in that way.
On the contrary, it seems that His work in me is less like a “rush” and more like a “hush”— that He certainly plants
ideas in my heart, but it’s more often with a gentle whisper, a soft touch, a slight hint, or a tiny nudge. Yes, that’s
the more common experience of the Holy Spirit breathing in my life; and if I’m not tuned-in and paying close
enough attention, then I fail to recognize it, even when it’s right in front of my face.
I have been praying for several years now about what a “Small Group Ministry” might look like at HGLC. I’ve
looked at some resources, studied different church models, and even visited with pastors who have excelled in
small group programs, but it has never come together in a way that seemed doable in our church. Until in the past
year or so some pieces began coming together as several new families joined the church who have experience in
small groups. One of these persons asked if he could begin a small group. Others who had been part of such
experiences came forward to express interest. Some others mentioned that a couple years back, here at HGLC,
there was an adult Sunday School class that developed into a small group. Others of us then recalled a time about
fifteen years ago when a program called “D&D” (Dessert & Devotion) formed into small groups.
With all these “whispers” floating around, I was still walking in the dark and not aware of the Spirit’s tender
movement, until in an adult Sunday School class that I recently led, there was a chapter titled “covenantal
friendships” which was basically about small groups. There were about thirty-five adults in the class that day, and
the Holy Spirit finally hit me with that “rush” of a mighty wind! I passed around a sign-up sheet to see who might
be interested in being part of a small group formation, and two-thirds of the class exhibited a desire! And so, after
a long pregnancy, the idea to just put it out there and see who might be interested by signing up was born on that
day!
Sometimes, I am SO SLOW to get it, yet God is ever faithful in continuing to offer His breeze, plant seeds, softly
water, and cultivate Himself in me!
So that’s the big strategic plan that has been nearly six years in the making — to simply see who might be
interested in this venture by signing up. There are already ten leaders who have stepped forward to say they
would be group conveners for a small group — to call, remind, invite, and select a topic, verse, or book for
conversation with fellow Christians.
It will be called “3-F’s Ministry: Faith, Food & Fellowship.” Groups would create their own identity and game plan
and probably meet just once a month at a group-determined time for about ninety minutes. Meeting place will be
determined by the group — could be someone’s home, the church, a park, restaurant, red brick parsonage across
the street, etc. Food will be decided by each group — might be covered dish, or dessert only, or call out pizza, or
wine & cheese. A faith topic of some sort will be chosen by individual groups — possibly a Bible verse, or quote, or
subject related to faith issues, or a book.
Sign-up sheets will be available beginning on Rally Day, August 12 for those who might be interested to see how
the Holy Spirit might move and shape us in this. So until then, sense what the Spirit does in your heart with this
idea — and don’t ignore the little prod, for He may not come to you in wind and flame, but in that tiny touch in
your heart!
Amen? Amen! +Pastor Bobby
The Spirit August 2018
Kindernest Montessori Youth-
Youth-led Worship!
Worship
Preschool
Kindernest will open a new The 10:30am service on August 12
class that will provide will celebrate our youth as they
education for ten two-year-old children beginning share testimonies, songs, and
August 13! With the very generous support of the spirit from the Mexico Mission
congregation to help meet the urgent need for Trip, VBS, and Bible Camps
quality child care, an extra space has been
attended this summer! Don’t miss
repurposed. In joyous celebration with the
church, Kindernest is having an “Open House” on this powerfully moving worship as
the weekend of August 18 & 19 for all to tour the our young people don’t hold back
facility. Refreshments will be served. The space in sharing their faith!
will be dedicated and the program uplifted during
all the worships throughout the weekend!
Global Leadership Summit
312 persons are officially signed up to attend the 2018 GLS at the high school auditorium on
August 9-10. This learning event is for individuals who seek to be more intentional in improving their
effectiveness in their personal lives, business, relationships, marriage, witness, creative thinking,
conflict resolution, forgiveness, health, etc! Register for this powerful experience at the great low
price for HGLC members of: $119. Visit the HGLC website at holyghostfbg.org and use the discount
code 18HSFamily. It will be an investment in your being a greater tool for God!
The Lutheran Congregations
CROSS WALL NEWS in Mission for Christ
Notice to All: If anyone would like to The Texas gathering will be in New Braunfels on July
add a cross to our FAMILY WALL or 27-28 with Pastor Bobby attending as the delegate and
our MEMORY WALL before representative. HGLC is dually rostered with the NALC
February 2019, nameplate orders of $7.00 need and the LCMC which gives us as a congregation a
to be in the church office on or before broader bandwidth of congregational support and
Monday, August 27, 2018. The business that resources.
engraves these is unable to work on them from
Sept. 1 through Feb. 14 due to heavy business.
Crosses will not be put on the cross walls
without a nameplate. Should you have North American Lutheran Church
questions, please direct any questions to a Annual Convocation
member of the cross wall committee. Those Congregational reps Kathy Boos and Karrie Klier as well
members include, Judy Vordenbaum, Polly as Pastors Bobby and David will attend the NALC
Zenner, Henrietta Keener, Debbie Ersch, Jerry convention in Denver, August 14-17. We pray for the
Christiansen, Karen Grona, Debbie Phelps, and work of the church to be inspired by God’s Word through
Robin Barnes. the Holy Spirit so that the church may be united in
mission and purpose!
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Parade Float! Looking for Shade
The Float Team outdid themselves in the July 4th Life Care Ministry is our church’s
Parade reminding the community of the heroism, expression of Christ’s call to care for
sacrifice, bravery, and resolve that soldiers exhibited those around us. Historically, this
during WWII, as 6 young men portrayed the Iwo was called pastoral counseling which
Jima image that is emblazoned on most every was based in pastoral theology. My
American’s brain! Hunter Behrens, Brodie Zenner, ministry is defined by pastoral theology — guiding
Brian Ganis, Kristian Torres, Kaleb Torres, Carson me to care for all concerns regardless of size.
Barnes & Dalton Inks held the pose for the entire Texas summers are always hot! An extended time in
parade to a standing ovation to salute those who have the sun can cause burn injuries that require medical
protected and continue to protect our freedoms! If care or even heat stroke. I had an uncle suffer a heat
there would have been prizes doled-out, this was a stroke while hauling hay with my father when I was
blue ribbon! Can’t wait to see what they come up young. His recovery was long and difficult.
with for the fair parade on August 24. Come and see The sun can also be miserable! We hunt for shade to
as the Float Team keeps the church’s presence before park our car, paint our house on the shady side, or try
the community in this unique way! to find a tree to sit under in the breeze.
Life Care Ministry has the expertise to treat the most
serious of personal issues or maybe provide shade
from the everyday misery of burdens that just won’t
end! It is common to find ourselves “in the heat of a
difficult situation” and looking for shade. And,
sadly, we also sometimes are injured.
As we help one another, we are all stronger.
It is time for an updated picture Pastor Rick
directory of members and friends
of the church family! Info and sign ups will
happen later this summer, so plan to make an Life Care Ministry Opportunities
appointment and smile for the camera. Photo Private counseling sessions are available at
dates will be: Pastor Rick’s office by appointment.
September 4th-8th and 25th-29th Call (830) 370-9237.
My sincere THANKS to everyone for your
visits, prayers, and cards during my hospital
stay. Our church family is the best! I am on
Pastor Rick McMinn in the Pulpit!
the mend and feeling well. Pastor Rick, who leads our “Life Care Ministry,”
will bring the Word of God on the weekend of
God bless you!
August 18 & 19. In addition to being a certified
therapist with many years of experience in the field,
Polly Zenner
he is also a gifted pastor and preacher! The program
he leads from HGLC which shares the light of Christ
3 with others in shadowy places will be uplifted and
prayed over in a special way.
The Spirit August 2018
Council Report
July 16, 2018 Technology Helpers
1. The meeting began at 6:00pm with a devotion We are looking for a few good helpers to run
and prayer led by Corrine Jung on “D=Dedicate the technology that helps make worship more
Yourself to the Tithe and Beyond.” meaningful to us each Saturday and Sunday.
If you are interested, call the office and let us
2. Pastor Rick McMinn, Life Care Ministry Pastor,
know. Video Techs help run everything on the
gave an in-person report of the effectiveness of
screen that we see in worship. Sound Techs
the program to date.
help make sure that everyone can hear God’s
3. O.W. & Donna Schneider were received by Word being shared by those who lead worship.
transfer from St. John, Boerne. Radio Techs help make sure we record the
4. Pastor Clint and Daniel Hoffman led 39 youth and service that goes out on the local KNAF radio
4 additional sponsors to attend Lutheran Camp each Sunday morning for those who are unable
Rainbow Trail, CO. to make to it church. You do not have to know
5. Ambleside School has completed their contract everything. We will provide training. If this is
time for use of the parsonage across the street a gift you feel you have, please give us a call.
from the church.
6. Report of plans for a women’s shelter supported
by the community was shared with Rhonda Gross
and Linda Christensen serving on the board from
HGLC.
7. The meeting closed at 7:40pm praying for joys Feeding John
and concerns of the church, community, and
world. Feeding John will be
August 19th. Please contact Sandy
Birdlebough with questions at
998-4504.
Special Offerings
Each month Holy Ghosters have the opportunity to provide funding support above and beyond their regular tithes and offerings
using the “little brown pew envelope;” and what a response it has been thus far in 2018! See the list below and celebrate with
God the generosity of those who in faith have shared with these specific ministries! The Stewardship Team sets the monthly
special offerings recipients.
January - Funeral Pantry Fund: $4,538.25
February - Support Staff Appreciation: $2,010.95
March - LWR quilt postage: $1,914.19
Braeutigam Fire (Special offering-March 19th & 26th): $2,163.00
April – Additional Kindernest classroom: $5,831.72
May - Property loan reduction - not quantifiable - all proceeds went into Property Fund
June - Mexico Mission: $1,405.00
July - Life Care Ministry: $854.00 (as of the printing of this newsletter)
P.S.: The question is asked, “Why is it commonly requested to give above and beyond your regular tithes and offerings?”
Answer: One’s weekly or monthly commitment to the general ministry of Holy Ghost Church (white envelopes) and the
Building Fund (pink envelopes) through the offering envelope program or on-line giving via your bank, supports the general
budget of the church which includes hundreds of facets of that ministry plan. “Special offering” means just that — special gifts
given to support needs and opportunities in addition to, not in lieu of the general budget. Special giving is not intended to be a
substitute for one’s regular giving but an extra opportunity to give thanks to God for His many blessings!
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WORSHIP IN AUGUST
Saturday, 6:00pm offers an informal service;
Sunday, 8:00am is a traditional service; and
Sunday, 10:30am is a varied format.
“Come, let us worship the Lord!”
AUGUST WORSHIP THEMES
Sermon Series:
“A Summer in the Songs!”
The summer sermon series features many of our favorite hymns of worship. As we sing the familiar
words, we often miss their true meaning. May God inspire us on new levels as we sing, listen,
worship, and honor the God whose praise we sing!
Sat. & Sun., Aug. 4 & 5: “Lift High the Cross” is the song of the week as the message focus is on “witnessing our
faith.” Come and worship, but then go and witness!
Sat. & Sun., Aug. 11 & 12: You’ve heard of Christmas at Christmas and even Christmas in July, but we will be
doing Christmas in August. The favorite hymn for the day is “Joy to the World” whose focus is not just Christmas
but preparation for the second coming of Jesus! 10:30 is Rally Day!
Sat. & Sun., Aug. 18 & 19: Pastor Rick McMinn will take the pulpit and bring a message uplifting “Sweet By and
By.” Sometimes we may feel like a rock sinking to the bottom of the lake, yet Jesus is that Rock that has gone to
the depths of those places for us, on which we can stand!
Sat. & Sun., Aug. 25 & 26: “Healer of Our Every Ill” is the song for this weekend as a “Healing Service” is
observed. Jesus invites us to come to him “all who labor and are heavy laden,” so as we come to communion, we
take Him up on that offer.
Sat. & Sun., Sept. 1 & 2: We conclude our Summer in the Songs on this Labor Day weekend with a very
traditional closing hymn, “The Doxology.” The word ‘Doxology’ means ‘Give glory.’ This weekend’s focus will be a
great reminder for us to “Give Glory to God in All Things!”
Worship Formats in August
Sat., 6pm Sun., 8am Sun., 10:30am
Aug. 4/5 Informal/organ Tradi onal/organ Praise Service
Aug. 11/12 Informal/piano Tradi onal/organ Semi-tradi onal/piano
Aug. 18/19 Informal/piano Tradi onal/organ Rally Day/Youth Service
Aug. 25/26 Informal/piano Tradi onal/organ Semi-tradi onal/organ
$$$ THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS $$$
CHRISTIAN RADIO
Thrivent Financial Services members are able to STATION
designate “fraternal” dollars to HGLC, Kindernest Tune into FM 88.1—KLOVE to
Preschool, or a number of other non-profits that hear some great Christian lyrics
may be close to their hearts. Please check with and music. It’s a great way to begin your
Thrivent at 1-800-847-4836 to inquire or google day or have it playing in the background
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Thrivent.com to see if you qualify for designating all day long!
funds to the organization of your “Choice!”
The Spirit August 2018
Calendar
Church Website
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The Spirit August 2018
Ministry Schedule
Excel Spreadsheet
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The Spirit August 2018
Altar Guild: Pastoral Acts:
August: Marjorie Otte, Lois Weidenfeller, Carolyn Baptisms:
Weidenfeller, Debbie Akin, & Cheryl Feuge 6/23/18 Colin Tipler
September: Helen Birck, Polly Zenner, Roselee Lochte, &
Patricia Herrera Funerals:
7/2/18 Cora Bauer
Women of Faith Study Leaders: 7/10/18 Loraine Klein
7/19/18 Charles Alberthal
Circles August September
Evening Guild Summer Fun Night Carol Feuge
7/21/18 Ronald Rice
Lydia Circle Summer Fun Night Virginia Clark
Katherine Luther Summer Fun Night Nan Hengst
Nursing Home Comm.: Zion
Holy Ghost Financial Report:
Wednesday, 8–1 9:30am Knopp Assisted
Wednesday, 8-1 10:00am Knopp #2 Gen. Fund Balance, June, 2018: $80,861.23
Thursday, 8-2 9:30am Heritage Place June Receipts: $57,742.43
Thursday, 8-2 10:00am Paige House June Expenses: -$69,238.80
Thursday, 8-2 10:30am Tri-Star Gen. Fund Balance, June 30, 2018: $69,364.86
Wednesday, 8-8 9:30am Windcrest
Wednesday, 8-8 10:30am Fredericksburg Special Offerings For June:
Thursday, 8-9 9:30am Knopp Retirement Mexico Mission Trip $1,380.00
Thursday, 8-9 10:30am Knopp #1
Financial Barometer:
Income Expenses +/-
June $57,742.43 -$69,238.80 -$11,496.37
YTD $440,416.64 -$406,051.78 $34,364.86
Creek Street Property Fund:
Dedicated Fund Balance, June 1, 2018: $70,821.00
Birthdays: Receipts: $8,144.00
8/2/1923 Gertrude Land Expenses: -$61,956.00
8/7/1926 Evelyn Lucksinger Balance June 30, 2018: $17,009.00
8/27/1927 Viola Heimann
Creek Street Property Loan:
Loan Balance, June, 2018 $678,037.78
Offerings by Week/General Fund:
Monday, June 4, 2018 $19,970.00
Monday, June 11, 2018 $11,993.99
Monday, June 18, 2018 $12,311.00
Anniversaries: Tuesday, June 25, 2018 $12,814.00
8/3/1952 Roscoe & Dorothy Basse
8/6/1960 Victor & Myrtle Mazinke
8/7/1959 John & Donnie Burgner
8/10/1968 Wayne & Kay Geistweidt
8/20/1966 Lamar & Cathy Itz
8/30/1950 Roland & Alice Behrends
(If we missed your 90+ birthday or 50+ anniversary, please
call the church office, 997-2288.)
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Congregational Meal
HOLY GHOST LUTHERAN
WOMEN OF FAITH Hamburgers, hotdogs, &
SUMMER FUN NIGHT will be Tuesday, August 16, 2018 homemade ice cream! Rally
at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Board members will Day marks the end of summer and the
provide the meal. The women of our church and husbands beginning of the school year, and what better
or guests are invited. The women of St. Paul Lutheran way than to do it with food and fellowship!
Church at Cave Creek have been invited. After Bible study, After the late worship service on August 19,
there will be games to enjoy. Please mark your calendar all are invited to gather in the Fellowship
for this fun-filled evening.
Hall. Cost is $5/person. For the sweet tooth,
homemade ice cream will be the featured
FALL FESTIVAL is Saturday, September 15th at the
Marktplatz. The Holy Ghost Women of Faith will have a dessert as several individuals participate in a
booth and can use any sale items and/or baked goods. All “Homemade Ice Cream” contest! The prize is
jellies and jams have to be cooked in the fellowship hall HGLC bragging rights for the next year!
kitchen (contact the church office for availability). We are Come and celebrate life
also in need of 8 ounce (½ pint) jars for jellies and jams. as a family of faith!
Contact Liz Hohenberger at 997-3903 or Polly Zenner at
997-5701 if you have any to share.
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF QUILTERS meet in the old
Sunday School building every Monday and Tuesday
afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00pm. They also meet the 3rd
Thursday of each month from 8:30 to noon when they tie
the quilts that have been sewn. We are always in need of
help.
DATES TO REMEMBER “P” TEAM
Scholarships
Aug. 4 & 5 – Fair Trade Products Sale – Lydia Circle
Aug. 16 – Summer Fun Night – 6:00pm – Fellowship Scholarships were awarded to the two high
Hall school seniors who made application to the
Sept. 15 – Fall Festival – Martkplatz program. Keara Priem and Landry Moffitt
both received $500 from the “P” Team’s
support efforts for these graduates. Thanks to
the nearly 300 who purchased BBQ plates on
Father’s Day for this particular fundraiser.
August Special Offering!
Back-to-School backpacks in partnership with
the Needs Council is the target group for this DEMENTIA CAREGIVER
time of year as children with certain financial needs SUPPORT GROUP
return to school.
The Dementia Caregiver’s Support Group
Use the small brown pew envelopes to support this meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at
community effort!
12:00pm at the Golden Hub (1009 North
9 Lincoln Street). For more information contact
Michael Stork at (903)399-5472 or
storkmichael@hotmail.com
The Spirit August 2018
New Adult Learning Opportunities! Adult Class
You want to engage with someone about the Gospel but you
Opportunities
just don't know how to get the conversation started? Or you're G.R.A.C.E.D!
afraid that once you get it started you're going to blow it so
you never start, or you fail to respond meaningfully to The “C” means “Connect in a Study or
someone who challenges your faith? Small Group!”
Sometimes even knowing the answers is not enough. Sunday Morning Opportunities:
You know the what, but you need help with the how. Tactics
is a book by Greg Koukl that addresses how, in a “I Openers” is the title of the conversational study led
practical, easily adopted methodology. Koukl has taught by Pastor Bobby. Each week a very simple modern
parable will be read, studied, and applied to our faith
Christians in churches and seminars for years with tried and
lives. The class meets during the adult Sunday School
tested approaches and responses which are not intended to hour at 9:15am in the Fellowship Hall. There is no
win arguments or more importantly not to encourage them, but book fee. Come share and learn together!
to win hearts or plant the seed that may open the closed heart.
God’s Urgent Call & the Faithful Answered: A
The class began Sunday, July 1. Gil Becker leads the study of Isaiah, Hebrews, and Revelations is led by
class to read and study Tactics during the Sunday morning Alton Klier, Jim Paige, and Norm Nevins.
study period which starts at 9:15. Books will be available at the
Luther’s Catechism: led by Pastor David. The above
church office or at the beginning of the class. classes meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:15am. This
class will end on September 2.
The Book of Proverbs: Proverbs is one of the Old
Testament Books that is filled with Wisdom Literature,
much of it attributed to King Solomon. Some proverbs
Pastor David’s class will finish the study of the provide “common sense” that is still valuable for us
today, while other proverbs challenge us in our sin.
Catechism and will start a new study on the Book of Proverbs
The class is led by Pastor David. Please come join us
beginning Sunday, September 9 at 9:15 in the Fellowship Hall. starting September 9.
Proverbs is one of the Old Testament books that is filled with
Wisdom Literature, much of it attributed to King Solomon. Midweek Studies:
Some proverbs provide “common sense” that is still valuable
Ladies’ Lunch Study: The ladies’ lunch study meets
for us today, while other proverbs challenge us in our sin. every other Wednesday from noon – 1ish in the FH
Please come join us starting September 9. Alpha Room. A new study will begin Aug. 22, 2018. It
will only last 5 weeks, so if you just want to try out a
small group study, this would be a good one. It is
based on the book, Overcoming Worry by Margaret
Feinberg. All ladies are welcome. Feel free to bring
your lunch! Contact Kim Gibbs, 456-7299,
Read your Bible daily. Life some- kimgibbs@ctesc.net or Barbara George,
times throws us curve balls that catch bdgeorge@beecreek.net for more information.
us unprepared for change. Regardless Extra Books of the Bible: This class is led by Pastor
of whether the change is perceived as David and meets on Wednesday mornings at 10:30am
good or bad, the Bible continues to in the FH.
guide us in dealing with it. Let your Bible be a Tactics: written by Greg Koukl. Koukl has taught
source of consolation and inspiration. From the Christians in churches and seminars for years with
R-Team. tried and tested approaches and responses which are
not intended to win arguments or more importantly
Hebrews 13:8 James 1:17 not to encourage them, but to win hearts or plant the
Joshua 1:9 2 Peter 3:9 seed that may open the closed heart. Sunday morn-
Jeremiah 29:11 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ings at 9:15am. Books are available in the church
Romans 12:1-2 Ephesians 4:22-24 office or the beginning of class.
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Philippians 4:6-7 Acts 16:31 Men’s Breakfast Devotion: On the 2nd Wednesday
Deuteronomy 31:6 Psalm 91 of every month at 6:30am, a group meets for food,
fellowship, and a devotion at Jalisco’s Restaurant.The Spirit August 2018
The Spirit is the official news publication of Holy Ghost Lutheran MINISTRY TEAMS:
Church, Fbg., Texas, which is wholly responsible for its content. Barnabas Team JoAnn Durst 997-2245
Building Comm. Kory Keller 210-213-7035
The Ministers, the Congregation “C” Team Contacts Laverne Boos 997-5759
Bobby Vitek, Pastor David Priem, Pastor Sharon Johnson
Clint Pluenneke, Pastor of Youth & Family Ministries Cemetery Team Carey Bonn 997-7215
Daniel Hofmann, Minister of Children & Young Families Cemetery Team Laverne Boos 997-5759
Rick McMinn, Life Care Ministry Feeding John Sandy Birdlebough 998-4504
Float Team Jennifer Helfrich 998-5207
Shanese Lochte, Office Manager
Fishers for Christ Debbie Klaehn 997-7234
Donna Reinke, Office Assistant
Global Leadership Summit Kim Gibbs 456-7299
Blake Neffendorf, Office Assistant
Health Care Team Carla Herbig 992-1865
June Woerner, Finance Secretary
Holy Ghost Quilters Helen Usener 997-7945
Alan Williams, Visitation Minister
Holy Ghost Quilters Irene Crutcher 997-7072
Jan Unger, Visitation Minister
Hospitality Team Kat Jacoby 210-391-4407
Marti Jennings, Ministry Facilitator
Investment Team Lester Frantzen 997-4985
Kim Bonillas, Kindernest Preschool Director
Kindernest Team Donna Reese 210-355-6971
Jim Parker, Maintenance Technician
LWR Quilters Roslee Lochte 997-1536
Deanne Moellering, Music Ministry Coord.
Landscape Team Gary & Lisa King 456-4463
Carol Brinkmann, Fellowship Hall Supervisor
Local Missions J&L Christensen309-361-3970
Arnold Schlueter, Pastor Emeritus
NH Comm. Coord. Verdie Pezzaro 210-722-4754
Paul & Marie Senff, Missionaries Emeritus
NH Devotions Windy Duecker 997-2983
Church Office Hours “P” Team Donald Pressler 830-329-3603
Passion of Christ M&D Akin 997-4630
Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Property Team Greg Henricksen 990-8138
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - noon Prayer Team Laverne Cuddy 456-0782
“R” Team Mary Beth Bauer 864-4201
Telephone: 997-2288 / Fax: 997-7869 Resource Mgmt. Janie Trantham 990-9675
Email: holyghost@austin.twcbc.com Stewardship Team Jason Helfrich 998-7937
Website: www.holyghostfbg.org Welcome Patrol Sandy Poole 997-9098
Worship Decorating Yvonne Holleman 830-928-3662
Bobby Vitek - pastorbv@austin.twcbc.com
David Priem - pastordp@austin.twcbc.com
Clint Pluenneke - clintp@austin.twcbc.com WORSHIP TEAMS:
Daniel Hofmann - danielh@austin.twcbc.com Altar Guild Coord. Adela Wunderlich 456-1958
Altar Guild Coord. Donna Rees 210-355-6971
Kindernest Montessori Preschool Communion Servers Corrine Jung 997-3310
113 E. San Antonio Street Disciple Team Leader Glenna Hartman 257-2469
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 Disciple Team Leader Marjorie Otte 644-2655
Telephone: 997-8939 Disciple Team Leader Polly Zenner 997-5701
Nursery Child Care Penny Ersch 997-9747
Nursery Child Care Kayla Reese 325-939-5453
Nursery Vol. Coord. Penny Ersch 997-9747
Organist/Pianist Coord. Bernice Basse 669-2380
Readers Coord. Lois Weidenfeller 997-8455
Video Tech Coord. Linda Adams 889-3250
CHOIRS:
Bell Choirs Deanne Moellering 990-8410
Sanctuary Choir Deanne Moellering 990-8410
Please keep us informed GROUPS:
There are many times when your phone call to the church office is the Church Council Pres. DeAnn Reyes 456-9380
only way we may discover that someone is in the hospital, ill, or in Men in Mission Ron Cuddy 997-7068
need of a pastoral visit. Please let us know if you have special needs Sunday School Supt. Karrie Klier 997-5068
outside the regular office hours. Women of Faith Carol Feuge 997-3071
Women of Faith Polly Zenner 997-5701
Nursery Youth Group Molly Pluenneke
Childcare is available on Sunday mornings from 7:45am-noon 11
so that parents might attend worship and/or Sunday School. Children
ages 8 months through 4 years old are welcome. Penny Ersch is the
childcare providers. Penny Ersch also coordinates the volunteers.
Additional volunteers are always needed and welcome!Holymark Card Makers
Something new! On Thursday, August 2nd, we are meeting in
the Fellowship Hall at 12:00 noon to enjoy pizza before
launching into our card ministry at 1:00 p.m. or sooner --
whenever we finish eating. So that we can plan how much
pizza to order, please RSVP to Pastor Jan at 512-760-0093.
We meet on the first and third Thursdays, so our second
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meeting of the month will be August 16th from 1:00pm – 2:30
p.m. Card making is so easy and satisfying! If you have never
done it before, why not come and give it a try? What do you
have to lose, other than 90 minutes out of an afternoon?
Mark your calendars:
August 2, 12 noon
August 16, 1:00 pm
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Local Missions Team
Servant Day at Holy Ghost!
Many members of Holy Ghost work throughout the community
on a regular basis. On Reformation Sunday, October 28th we
will observe a Servant Day for all the congregation. The plan is
to form teams of four to six members who will work for
approximately two hours in service to someone in need in the
community. We are still in the planning stages for this event.
Be thinking of forming a team and watch for more news in the
September newsletter. Our great reformer, Martin Luther,
preached on the importance of service.
“God does not need our good works,” Luther said, “but our
neighbor does.” (Wingren, Luther on Vocation, 10)
How appropriate to serve others in the community on
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FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS 78624-4135
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