Faith Notes These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand and they shall be as frontals on your forehead. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. D eu t er on om y 6 : 6 - 9

Summer is quickly flying by us, and we will soon be starting school this month.

Teachers and students alike will be busying themselves with the task of education. But what is

education, or what does it mean to be educated?

Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines education in this way, “Education comprehends all

that series of instruction and discipline which is intended to enlighten the understanding,

correct the temper, and form the manners and habits of youth, and fit them for usefulness in

their future stations. To give children a good education in manners, arts and science is

important; to give them a religious education is indispensable; and an immense responsibility

rests on parents and guardians who neglect these duties.” This older version of Webster’s

Dictionary gives us a stirring call to our responsibility as parents and a church with regard to our

children and their education. But one can not give what one does not possess one’s self. If we

are going to be faithful to the Word of God quoted above from Deuteronomy, we must make it a

point to know His Word and Himself so we can “educate” our children and grandchildren, be

they ours or those that we come in contact with at church.

Many have the mistaken idea that it is the responsibility of the schools or church to

educate our children. Yes, they play a part, but the main responsibility for educating our

children falls on the shoulders of the parents. This seems to be a lost concept in our modern

society which so often focuses responsibility onto the state or church rather than the family.

Some of this has to do with the break down of the modern family. One of our tasks here at Faith

Lutheran then is to build up individuals and families so they can carry out their responsibility to

Biblically educate their children and themselves.

Luther’s Prefaces to the Large and Small Catechism are very convicting with regard to

the responsibility of pastors and parents in educating their children in the things of God, and I

would commend them to your reading. (The Prefaces can be found in The Book of Concord or in

more complete editions of the Catechisms.) Some seem to think that once they are done with

school or Confirmation that they are now “educated” and don’t need to go to Sunday School or

work on educating themselves any longer, but education is a life-long process. We should all be

life-long learners. A phrase that used to be popular is “Leaders are readers,” and we should all

be striving to be leaders in our homes and churches.

To this end, we will be having Rally Day on September 18th to rally us in our

responsibility to educate ourselves in the things of the Lord. We will be using a new curriculum,

Answers Bible Curriculum (ABC), and be reviving age-level appropriate classes for all ages, so

there are lots of opportunities to teach and to learn this fall at Faith. Rally Day will have a “Big”

theme as we learn about our Big God who has done Big things in our lives.

Another opportunity that the leadership here at Faith is looking into to help equip you

in growing in Christ is through RightNow Media. RightNow Media is a Netflix-type Bible study

library with over 10, 000 discipleship videos for kids, youth, and adults. If we decide to use this

program, it would come to you absolutely free. The church would pay a small monthly fee so

that the whole church body and whoever we would like to send an invitation to, could use this

service for free. Some of the leadership of the church is already reviewing this material, but if

you would like to review it as well, let the church office know and we will send you an e-mail to

get access. All of this is to help you fulfill the command from Deuteronomy listed above, as well

as verse 5 which proceeds it: “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all

your soul and with all your might.” May the Lord empower us through the Holy Spirit to fulfill

these commands this school year. May God bless you as you educate yourself in the Lord! In His Agape,

Pastor Taylor +

Altar Flowers in August

7th—Marcus & Patti Jahns

Organ—Brandon

& Jessica Westerholm

14th—Charles Koehler

21st—John Gesick

28th—Mannels

“Words of Faith” Sponsorship in

August

7th—Mark & Gail Herbold

14th—Ed & Joyce Engelhardt

21st—Stan & Nancy Wieding

24th—David & Betty Moltz

28th—Jesse & Deloris Atzger

www.faithseguin.org

Be sure and tune in to

“Words of Faith”

Broadcast on KWED

1580 AM

Sunday Mornings

8:00 AM

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August Birthdays

01 Debbie Lehmann

01 Chuck Powell

02 Diane Ratliff

02 Bubba Eckhardt

03 Laura Nash

03 Ronnie Belcher

03 Will Scull

05 Diane Terp

05 Rick Roswell

06 Manuel Ramos

06 Jeep Kiel

06 Rene Castillo

07 Ronnie Foreman

07 Jennifer Reininger

07 Kelton Lange

08 Tim Fox

08 M’Liss Harrington

08 Colleen Eckhardt

09 Blaine Burrell

09 Louann Fisher

10 Elaine Kalkwarf

11 Victoria Long

11 Bobby Driggers

11 Ronnie Glenewinkel

12 Bill Ermel

12 Kitty Keller

12 Dustin Jones

12 Eileen Schultz

Church Council Communication Corner Church Council meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM in the Activity

Center with an agenda-setting meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, also at 6:30, in

the small kitchen. The Council encourages any member of the congregation who would

like to bring something before the Council to contact any council member or attend the

agenda-setting and Council meetings for the month. July Council Meeting: Highlights:

Approved Preschool Study Committee recommendation for forming a Preschool Board

Approved salary for the Music Director position and posting of the position

Approved the expenditure for trimming of 33 trees on our church property

Update - Church Pictorial Directory tentative start date is January 2017.

Update— Associate Pastor position is currently posted on the National LCMC website.

Taylor Family to Travel to Indonesia for Vacation

As some of you may be aware, Liz’s only brother is getting married in Indonesia on

September 10th. As a result, Liz, I and the girls will be going to Indonesia for the wedding

and to see Liz’s Mom and relatives. We will leave on Tuesday, August 23rd, early in the

morning from San Antonio and return on Tuesday, September 13th, late at night. Due to

the length of the flight to Indonesia and back, we will be spending all of our vacation time

overseas this year. We covet your prayers as we travel, especially with small children on

very long flights. It will be an exciting time for Liz’s mom though, as she has not seen

Sophia in person, but only over the internet.

Pastor Don Ofsdahl will be covering the Sunday services while I’m gone, as well as

providing pastoral coverage for major emergencies. To reach Pastor Ofsdahl, please call

the church office or his number, 210-314-9389. For any major emergencies, it would be

best to contact the church office first, so they are aware of the situation and can get

people praying and then contact Pastor Ofsdahl with details. If emergencies occur outside

of normal business hours, feel free to contact Pastor Ofsdahl directly.

Normally we would not be taking vacation time right at the beginning of the school

year and when many church activities start back up, but this is when the wedding is

scheduled, so we have to make do as we can. Since I will be gone, Amy Casey and other

planning for our new Sunday School curriculum and Rally Day, may need extra help and

assistance. Please be available to them as you are able. Thanking you in advance for this

help.

We have tried to schedule many meetings and trainings before we leave for

Indonesia. There will be Sunday School Teacher training on Sunday, August 14th, the

second session of Communion Assistant training (if you didn’t attend the one in July) on

Monday, August 15th, and a meeting with Confirmation parents on Wednesday, August

17th. Please be aware of these meetings if they affect you. More details on these meetings

can be found throughout the newsletter or bulletins.

When we return, there will be a number of activities that will kick-off right away as

well. Confirmation will start back on Wednesday, September 14th, for 7th and 8th graders.

Bible Study on Genesis will start on Thursday, September 15th. We will be covering the

first 11 chapters of Genesis during the fall. Rally Day will be on September 18th and then

a New Member Class will follow on Monday, September 19th. Church Council will meet on

September 20th, and the annual Outdoor Worship and Church Picnic will be held on

September 25th. So, lots going on when we return. Please keep us in prayer for all the

activities to be accomplished and started when we return home.

If you have questions before we leave, please don’t hesitate to call, 361-772-

6363 or home, 830-491-5254. We will have some cell coverage in Indonesia and some

access to e-mail and such, but it may be sporadic. Once again, we appreciate all you do

and your willingness to step-up while we are gone. Thank you for your support and love!

May God bless you mightily as we begin a new school year in the power of the Holy Spirit!

In His Love,

The Taylor Family

Andy, Liz, Abigail, and Sophia

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August Birthdays

15 Sue Blumberg

15 Bryan Long

16 Alec Castillo

17 Bonnie Pfeil

19 Jody Dixon

19 Cori Taylor

20 Debbie Tucker

20 Megan Campbell

21 John Ohlenbush

22 Becca Franks

22 Ashley Eckhardt

22 Ted Engelhardt

23 Caide Krueger

24 Maddy Coleman

24 Melissa Poole

24 Chase Boenig

25 Andy Kuehne

26 Jo Ann Lange

26 Steve Neumann

27 Rhonda Cross

28 Renee Scull

28 Lydia Whitwell

29 Caull Casey

29 Paetyn Franks

30 Brandon Westerholm

30 Maggie Keller

31 Ryan Vogel

August Item of the Month for Christian Cupboard Donations

For the month of August the Christian Cupboard states that with school

beginning soon, their most needed items are hygiene products. This includes

things like shampoo, body wash, deodorant, and toothpaste.

Please bring your donations through August 31st and place them in the

basket in the narthex marked Christian Cupboard. Faith’s members have

been wonderful supporters of the Christian Cupboard, and the Social

Concerns Committee thanks you for your ongoing generosity.

Pastor Taylor Outlines New Sunday School Curriculum The new curriculum that we will be using in Sunday School this Fall is

called Answers Bible Curriculum. This curriculum will be a wonderful resource

in helping us to keep the Bible as our foundation. The curriculum will be

divided into quarters with the first quarter focusing on the faithfulness of our

God and the Word of God. After establishing the trustworthiness of the Word of

God, the curriculum will take us chronologically through the Bible, helping

students to place the Biblical accounts in their proper context in Scripture.

Since everyone from pre-school to adults will be studying the same material, it

will make it easier for parents and children to discuss their Sunday School

lessons together. The curriculum will also provide take-home sheets for the

younger grades, to encourage discussion with parents, as Answers sees the

parents as the primary stewards and educators of their children.

Some other unique features of Answers Bible Curriculum:

Keeping God as the central focus and main actor – the other persons of

Scripture are seen in relation to how God is acting in their situation

Teaching the Bible accounts as true history and not simply stories or myths

Making sure students open and read their own Bibles, as well as teaching

them how to study those Bibles

Putting the Bible accounts in their proper Biblical order, so that students

know where the various stories are in the Bible

Teaching basic apologetics throughout the curriculum so students are able

to defend and apply what they study to real life situations

So come on out and join us as we study God’s Word together. Rally Day

is September 18th with actual instruction beginning on the 25th of September.

Sunday School will start at 10: 30 AM with about a 10-minute opening that will

include both children and adults for a time of singing and worship before we go

to our classes.

We will have a need for more teachers this year due to having multiple

age levels, so we encourage everyone to come out and either teach or be a

participant. Just because you don’t have kids in Sunday School doesn’t mean

that you don’t need to be attending. We are all sending a message to our

young people if we are not attending Sunday School, regardless of what our

words may say—our actions speak louder. Remember, parents, just dropping

off your children for Sunday School is not enough, you need to be attending or

teaching Sunday School, just as much as your children need to be in class.

Let’s fulfill our Baptismal vows, and make Sunday School a true family affair.

More information may be found at www.AnswersBibleCurriculum.com, or call

Pastor Taylor at 361-772-6363.

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Faith

On

Tour

Projects

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

OF FAITH! Coulter Otto Casey, son of Patrick and

Amy Casey, was received into

the Kingdom of God through

the Sacrament of Holy Baptism

on July 17, 2016. Prayers are requested for Coulter as

he begins a New Life in

Christ.

by Amy Casey, Parish Education Associate

While we are on a break from Sunday School, Parish Education is working on BIG plans for the year ahead. In order to transition into our new curriculum and make a BIG impact in the lives of the children at Faith, we need your help. We are going back to the traditional Sunday School setting. The classes will be divided in the following manner.

Pre-K (3 year olds and up) and Kindergarteners 1st and 2nd graders

3rd through 5th graders Junior High (6th, 7th, 8th grades) Senior High (9th to 12th grades)

Adult class will be taught by Pastor Taylor

We need two teachers for each class. In doing this, teachers are able to co-teach alternate weeks and allow for flexibility while offering consistency for the kids. As of publication date we have ONE teacher. I won't make you do math...we need NINE wonderful disciples to teach the word of God to the young people of Faith. Please prayerfully consider where you are being called to help. If teaching is not your forte, we also need volunteers with musical talent to help lead music. We would love to have many talented people to help in this area for an opening session filled with energy and variety.

Please call me at 830-624-5781 and let me know what grade level you would like to teach this year!! Training will be held on Sunday, August 14th, to familiarize all teachers with the new curriculum. Our teachers need to be in place as soon as possible to be best prepared to teach our kids.

Our God Is So BIG Rally Day

Sunday, September 18th, 10:30 AM

This is a time for all the people of Faith to have fun, food and fellowship together!!

The ENTIRE Congregation is Invited!

August

Anniversaries

01 Clyde & Rita

Whitwell

01 Kevin & Fonda

Mathis

02 Ben & Phoebe

Weise

04 Jonathan & Margie

Campbell

11 Mark & Gail

Herbold

11 Ronnie & Linda

Foreman

14 Ed & Joyce

Engelhardt

15 Derick &

Stephanie Kauitzsch

19 Bill & Irys Hicklin

25 Harold & Sherline

Bogisch

26 Paul & Elaine

Kalkwarf

27 G.P. & Dot Day

31 Jesse & Deloris

Atzger

31 Ted & Doris

Engelhardt

Preschool in Search

of MMO Teacher

Patient, loving, and kind Mother's Morning Out

Teacher needed for two year olds at Faith

Lutheran Preschool. This position requires a minimum of two years’ experience in childcare and 8 to 10 hours per

week. Please call Preschool Director

Sharon Stollewerk at

379-7074, if interested.

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Faith’s Blood

Drive Set for

August 14th

Faith’s next blood

drive will be held on

Sunday, August 14th,

from 10 AM until

12:45 PM in the LEC.

Anyone in good health,

16 years old weighing

at least 120 pounds,

with a parental consent

form, or at least 17

years old weighing at

least 110 pounds can

donate blood. Donors

must present photo ID,

the last four digits of

their social security

number, and their

birthdate. A sign-up

sheet will be available

in the narthex, and

walk-ins will be

accepted and

appreciated. Each

donor will receive a

wellness check up and

free t-shirt. According

to the South Texas

Blood and Tissue

Center, the rarest blood

type is the one NOT

available when it’s

needed by a patient.

Announcing “Expelled” Movie Night and Genesis Bible Study The heavens are telling of the glory of God: and their expanse is declaring

the work of His hands. Psalm 19: 1

Have you contemplated the wonder of the world around you lately? Most

of us are rushing through life so quickly that we barely even see the world around

us. The beginning of Psalm 19 tells us that the heavens and the creation are

telling us about the glory and wonder of God. That the things we see in creation

are his handy work.

That God created the world is not what the average student is taught in

school anymore—much less that the creation is crying out to the wonder of our

Creator God. The modern, public school declares that evolution is the way that the

universe came into being. The theory of evolution is generally no longer taught as

a theory, but the fact of the matter. But is evolution where the facts really point?

The Bible seems to disagree with this hypothesis, as do the facts of nature. So why

has evolution become so popular and so dominate?

One reason is that Christians no longer know their Bibles or respect the

authority of His Word. Another reason is that we have become ignorant of the facts

of nature and have allowed godless professors and programs to fill our minds with

error, rather than researching the facts for ourselves. When Christians studied

their Bibles and the world around them, they were not so easily deceived as we

are today.

We have two unique opportunities being presented to us this August and

September here at Faith Lutheran to help us become better informed. The first will

occur on Thursday, August 18th, at 6:30 PM when we will show the movie,

“Expelled.” “Expelled” is a fascinating look at the bias that is now a standard

reality in most of our institutions of higher learning. “Expelled” delves into the

reality that unless you believe the evolutionary view and tow that line, you very

possibly may find yourself out of a job. This “political correctness” has far reaching

consequences that every person needs to be aware of, but especially those that

have students or grandchildren in the halls of higher learning.

The other opportunity will be our Bible study for the fall on the first 11

chapters of Genesis, which will begin on Wednesday, September 15th, at 7 PM. As

we explore these first chapters of Genesis, we will be confronted with a worldview

that is totally opposed to the modern notion of evolution. We will see that the

Word of God says that God is the Creator and that His creation is here to bring Him

glory, as our above Psalm declares. We will see that our God truly is an awesome

God on a multitude of levels. Much confusion reigns about these early chapters

due largely to the fact that Satan knows just how dangerous they are to “his case.”

If a man or woman can come away with a Christian worldview of the Book of

Genesis, Satan knows that much of the rest of the Scripture will easily fall into

place for such a person. Thus, Satan has attacked this book of the Bible probably

more than any other. For the devil knows that a man or woman firmly based on

the foundation of Genesis will be a hard person indeed to overcome in any

significant way.

So I highly encourage you to make room in your schedule for these

opportunities and to have your mind stimulated by the Word of God. Many of the

maladies of our time have their basis in an improper understanding of the Creator

and the creation. May you use some of your valuable time to be at least as wise as

the heavens and the creation and acknowledge Him who created you and in whom

“we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17: 28.) May this new school year

find us all more educated in the Lord Jesus Christ. Have a wonderful August! God

bless!

In His Agape,

Pastor Andy +

August Birthdays!!

Cori Taylor 8/19

Caide Krueger 8/23

Madelyn Coleman 8/24

Chase Boenig 8/24

Paetyn Franks 8/29

Happy birthday from the Faith

Lutheran Church Youth Department!

The Senior High Youth and the Junior High Youth each spent a week in July at Camp Eagle

in Rock Springs, Texas. They thank you for your support and hope you enjoy these photos!

OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO Jeff Mueller Donald Jackson Wallace Dube Sandra Aadland, mother of Kolleen Kallus

Allan Dreibrodt Nora Lavalett Julie Sagebiel Allison Goodson, friend of Janyce Dreibrodt

Sydney Brucks Dorothy Burris Laura Nash Leslie Brooks, uncle of Sue Blumberg

Jim Leiber Tootsie Rodgers Doug Eckhardt Doug Kunze, cousin of Harry Dietz, Sr.

Correen Dube Lisa Boenig G.P. Day Donna Becker, sister of Debbie Lehmann

Clarence Frase Glenda Leiber Bill Hicklin Reid Strauss, great-grandson of Carla Anderson

Jeri Mires Ruby Linsey Jeep Kiel Doug Brown, brother of Sammie Pooley-Means

Vanita Hodge Buzzy Keller Lisa Lohmeyer John Murray, brother of Sandy Wille

Judy Sagebiel Sue Harwell Kelton Lange Marilyn McLauchlan, mother of Jamie Shashack

Art Hiltgen, brother/uncle of Glenda Leiber/Nicole Dietz Felix Garza, friend of Katharine Schievelbein

Nora Naumann, friend of Wallace and Coreen Dube Nancy Mercer, friend of Kim, Deborah, and Diane

Felix Hahn, Jr., father of Margie Campbell Judy Spruce, sister of Patty Fox

Ron Ridge, father of Syndra Schulze Jo Ann Hoel, cousin of Anita Hoff

Pam Taggart, sister of Lisa Lohmeyer Kim Isaacs, sister of Kristin Moum

Kathy Gorman, friend of Dolly West Rossi Flores, friend of Syndra Schulze

Barbara Roesler, cousin of JoAnn Bogisch Kathy Spitler, friend of Marvin and Loretta DeLong

Cristo Rey Lutheran Church in Pharr, Texas Bill Mires, Jr, son of Geri Mires

Dianne Mueller, mother of Mike Mueller Michelle Waag, friend of Cliff and Debbie Lehmann

Milton & Mary Mattke, friends of Jesse & Deloris Atzger June Foerster, mother of Steve Foerster

Rebecca Haskin, niece of Carolyn Sagebiel Miles Takington, friend of Cliff and Debbie Lehman

Leigh Couch, sister of Kathy Ersch Betty Wiederstein, sister of Dorothy Burris

Glen, Gene, and Wanda Badgett, family of Clara Fischer Marilyn Lubbering, niece of Dorothy Burris

Nancy Rodgers, sister of Damon Rodgers Shirley Masterson, relative of Ruby, Mona & Roxanne

John Brannan, friend of Steve and Susan Foerster Sara Rainwater, friend of Allan and Janyce Dreibrodt

Diane Allbaugh, friend of Birdie Kuempel Nancy Swanger, friend of Lisa Lohmeyer

Faye Henze, sister of Birdie Kuempel Judi Pyburn, sister of Jerry Vogel

Lessie Shashack, mother of Steve and Jamie Shashack Audrey/Amelia Hettinger, friends of Margie Campbell

Marti Radicke, friend of the Reiningers Nancy Bittrich, sister of Susan Wuest

Liza Mossler, former daughter-in-law of Fred & Sue Blumberg Bridgette Smith, great-great niece of Clara Fischer

Mary Moss, cousin of Jo Ann Bogisch Barbara Harborth, sister of Linda Foreman

Amy McCallick, friend of the James Walker Family Brenda Hodge, step-mother of Richard Hodge

Edward Marquardt, brother of Sherline Bogisch Emmett Engelke, friend of Ted and Doris Engelhardt

Clay Brawner, cousin of Rusty Reininger Corinne and Paul Becker, family of Emma Jean Becker

Rose Hunt, friend of Faith Lutheran Church Eric Moum, brother of Kristin Moum

Willie Mae Brondstad, mother of Donna Boelter Marie Karm, mother of Sharon Stollewerk

Landon Douglass, friend of Lisa Lohmeyer Clara Lindig, mother of Melvin Lindig

Richard Luensmann, friend of the Reiley Family Marilyn King, friend of Steve and Susan Foerster

Brittany Bonner and family, friends of Ashley Bogisch Trish Valentine, sister of David Brucks

Korey Kirchner, friend of Kitty Keller and family Jon De La Garza, friend of Teressa Cope

Jim Ahrens, father of Jamie and Stefan Hilbert Brian Boykin, son of Sydney and David Brucks

Jill Mannel, sister-in-law of Gina Mannel Whitney Boone, niece of Candi Andrews

Herb and Helen Roberts, friends of Bill Keller Cherie Almand, friend of Vanita Hodge

Genevieve Moore, friend of Mark & Sharon Westerholm Judy Parker, aunt of Sara Edwards

Brook Peterson Johnson, friend of Pat Bodine & M’Liss Harrington Bill P. Davis, friend of Roxanne Heckmann

Jan Baker, Josephine Williams, friends of Sara Edwards Betty Vetter, sister of Emma Jean Becker

Dudley Schwab, friend of Westerholm Family Gay Shelnutt, sister-in-law of Danny and Deborah Shelnutt

Harry Westerholm, nephew of Carolyn Westerholm Randall Ingalls, friend of Faith Lutheran

George Walker, father of Sara Edwards Matt, Melissa, and Ella Graves, family of Sharon Stollewerk

Joyce Silvertooth, mother of Sharon Westerholm Sharen Carley, seeks a kidney donor, friend of Fonda Mathis

Mike McGrath, family of John Kuempel

Amy Norris, friend of the Kuempel family ** Please note: if someone you have placed on this list has been

helped by our prayers, please notify the church office so the

person's name can be removed. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Prayers for Those

In the Military

At this time in the life

of our nation and all

that is happening

throughout the world,

it is most appropriate

that we remember in

our prayers those in

the military and their

families. Please

remember in your

daily prayers the

following military

personnel and their

families:

Ann Sagebiel

Stoney Portis

Todd Wegner

David Daniels

Raul Davila III

Tony Leal, Jr.

Shannon Nance

Brad Dillon

Victor J. Rodriquez

Amanda Sagebiel

Cameron Koehler

Michael McBride

Jason Sagebiel

Michael Fruehling

Shelly Park

Ricky Fryer

Brian Branin

Jason Hubbard

Lance England

English Bible Camp to Begin in Estonia with EEMN

We would like to thank the congregation for the outpouring of prayers and

monetary support for our travels to Estonia for this year’s English Bible Camp on the

Island of Saaremaa, just off the eastern coast of Estonia in the Baltic Ocean. As you

receive this month’s newsletter, we will be completing our preparations for this trip.

This is the second year for the English Bible Camp at Saaremaa. Estonia English Bible

Camp is different from the camps in Slovakia, Latvia, and Russia in that this camp is

directed to adults rather than children. The theme is Living in Hope—Lessons from the

life of David. The theme verse is Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all

joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of

the Holy Spirit.”

We will leave on Wednesday, August 3rd, arriving in Tallinn, the capital of

Estonia, on Thursday afternoon. This will give us four days of team building prior to our

first day in the classroom on Monday, August 8th. Information regarding camp activities

and events will be communicated to the church office the week of August 8-12.

As you pray for us during this camp, use this daily focus for the message we will

be sharing. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to guide us as we introduce students to

Biblical concepts, develop relationships with our new friends in Estonia, and strive to

succeed in our promise of facilitating conversational English skills and vocabulary.

Day 1—Monday, 8/8 – God loves us and wants us to have hope.

Day 2—Tuesday, 8/9– Our sins separate us from God. But God offers forgiveness

through Jesus.

Day 3 – Wednesday, 8/10– God’s Mercy: Sin is bad news, but Mercy is good news.

God is faithful, and we have faith and hope in his promises in the Bible

Day 4 – Thursday, 8/11 – God’s Forgiveness – God forgives people who believe in him.

He wants people to trust and love him and to hope in him.

Day 5 – Friday, 8/12 – Our Future – this is a day of victory – our sins are forgiven. With

God’s love and forgiveness, we can live our lives in hope and look forward to being with

Jesus forever.

Each day a team member will give a personal testimony sharing their journey of

faith and hope through life’s joys and struggles. Linda will present her testimony on

Tuesday and Harry on Friday.

Please pray that:

God would be glorified by EVERY aspect of our trip.

Each of us, as well as the Estonians with whom we work and share with would have

a personal and powerful encounter with God.

The unconditional love of God would radiate in and through each of our lives.

God would put a hedge of protection around the entire trip.

Satan would be bound from anything that distracts anyone from hearing the voice

of God in the area where we’ll be sharing.

All participating on this trip would be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

God’s Word would be proclaimed with power and produce life change

(transformation.)

God would give us strength and good health throughout the trip.

God would give wisdom to those speaking and teaching and listening ears to the

people we come in contact with during the trip.

All team members and translators would be bold and creative in sharing our faith.

We would make quick adjustments to time and cultural changes (6 AM in Seguin is

2:00 PM in the afternoon in Estonia.) Our classes are from 2 to 7 PM each day.

God Bless,

Harry and Linda Dietz

MEN OF FAITH The Men of Faith Lutheran Church will meet in the Activity

Center at 8:30 AM for breakfast and Bible study

on Saturday, August 20th.

WOMEN OF FAITH IN AUGUST CHARITY CIRCLE—Monday, August 15th, 7:00 PM in Faith’s Activity

Center

LOVE CIRCLE—Tuesday, August 16th, 9:30 AM in Faith’s Activity Center

HOPE CIRCLE—Thursday, August 18th, 2:00 PM in Faith’s Activity Center

Ladies Luncheon Deemed Successful The Women of Faith held their annual Noon Salad Luncheon in July with a total

of 41 women in attendance. They had the opportunity to learn more about Liz

Taylor’s journey to Christianity, and she answered questions from the audience. It

was an afternoon of good food, fellowship, and learning as Sisters in Christ.

It’s back to school time! School supplies are going on sale. So, it’s time to start collecting items for

Lutheran World Relief School Kits. The items needed are 70 sheet spiral

notebooks, 12 inch rulers marked with inches and centimeters, 2 ½ inch erasers,

small pencil sharpeners, 5” blunt-tip scissors, unsharpened Number 2 pencils with

erasers, ball point pens with the caps, and 24-count boxed crayons. Any items you

have to donate may be left in the small kitchen in the plastic containers. Thank

you to our congregation for all your help and support!

Thank you for all your support after my car accident. The Angels were with me and my injuries were minor. I thank you for all the

wonderful cards, emails, calls, text

messages, and more. You made the healing

process pleasant.

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Something New

for 2016 Goat

Project

This year we are trying something different. In

the past, a quilt was given away to the winner of the drawing. We have made

several projects this year, so we will have more

winners! The tickets will remain $5 each or 6

tickets for $25. You will simply drop your ticket into the box of the item you would like to win. Tickets will go on sale August 27th through September 24th. The

drawings will be held at Faith’s annual Outdoor

Picnic.

Thanks in advance, Vicki Bierstedt, Jody

Dixon, and Janet Wolber

Prayers of the Congregation Requested for:

the family of Robert Lee “Sonny” Schievelbein, brother of

Ruby Linsey. Sonny passed through death into eternal life on

July 2, 2016, in Seguin. Graveside services and interment were

held on July 6th at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park.

Cristo Rey Update On the weekend of September 16-18, a

training session will be held in Seguin for

individuals who will be equipped to lead

the new “Cell Churches.” The first of

these churches will be in Donna, Texas

and preparations are being made to begin

Cell Churches in other parts of South

Texas. Members of Faith and other

congregations are invited to consider

being trained for this important mission

work. For additional information, please

contact Harold Bogisch at 379-3824. This

is a great opportunity to be trained to help

carry out the Great Commission.

Faith in Search of

Music Director Faith Lutheran invites

applications for the position of

Music Director. This will be a

part-time salaried position

requiring 24 to 36 hours per

month. Primary responsibilities

will be to plan, develop, conduct, and

evaluate the Music Ministry of Faith

Lutheran Church. For more

information, and a complete job

description contact Danny Neumann

at 379-7036 or 210-410-8869.

AUGUST 2016

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2 3 4 5 6

7:00-8:00AM Prayer group 1:00PM Staff Meeting 9:00-1:00PM Sewing(AC) 9:00-10:00AM Men's Bible 10:00-11:00AM Al-Anon.(AC)

12-1PM (AC) Wmns Noon Bible 6:30-7:00PM Council Board 12-1PM Noon Prayer Group Study (Ed Wing)

Study 7:00PM Committee Meetings

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

9:00-10:00AM Worship w/Holy 7:00-8:00AM Prayer group 6:30 PM Council Meeting 9:00-1:00PM Sewing(AC) 9:00-10:00AM Men's Bible 10:00-11:00AM Al-Anon.(AC)

Communion(Sanctuary) 12-1PM (AC) Wmns Noon Bible 9:30AM(AC)Ret. Teachers Coffee 12-1PM Noon Prayer Group Study (Ed Wing)

10:30AM(AC) SS Tony Evans DVD Study

2:00-5:00 PM (AC) Wedding

Shower - Rental

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

9:00-10:00AM Worship (Sanct) 7:00-8:00AM Prayer group Love Circle 9:30AM (AC) 9:00-1:00PM Sewing(AC) 9:00-10:00AM Men's Bible 10:00-11:00AM Al-Anon.(AC) 8:30AM (AC) Men of Faith

10:30AM(AC) SS Tony Evans DVD 12-1PM (AC) Wmns Noon Bible 7:00-8:00PM Prayer & Healing 12-1PM Noon Prayer Group Study (Ed Wing) Breakfast

11:30 S.S. Teacher Training Study Service(Sanctuary) 6:30PM (Sm. K) Comfirmation Hope Circle 2PM (AC) 3:00-5:00PM(AC) Baby Shower

Blood Drive 10:00-12:45PM(LEC) 6:30PM Training For Minister Parent Meeting 6:30PM(LEC) Movie Night Rental

Assistant w/Pastor Taylor "Expelled"

Charity Circle 7PM (AC)

* Newsletter Deadline*

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

9:00-10:00AM Worship w/Holy 7:00-8:00AM Prayer group 9:00-1:00PM Sewing(AC) 9:00-10:00AM Men's Bible 10:00-11:00AM Al-Anon.(AC)

Communion(Sanctuary) 12-1PM (AC) Wmns Noon Bible 12-1PM Noon Prayer group Study (Ed Wing)

10:30AM(AC) SS Tony Evans DVD Study

6:30-9:00PM (AC) Via de Cristo

1st Day of School

Pastor Vacation Aug 23-Sept 13

28 29 30 31

9:00-10:00AM Worship (Sanct) 7:00-8:00AM Prayer group 9:00-1:00PM Sewing(AC)

Pastor Don Ofsdahl 12-1PM (AC) Wmns Noon Bible 12-1PM Noon Prayer Group

10:30-11:30AM Bible Study

Study(AC/Ed Wing)

Endowment Fund Committee to

Accept Applications The Endowment Fund Committee will

begin accepting applications for the

distribution of the 2016 Endowment Fund

earnings as of September 11, 2016.

Applications can be picked up in the church

office or can be found at

www.faithseguin.org . These applications

must be completed and returned to the office

in a sealed envelope by October 28, 2016. If

delivered or mailed, please indicate the

contents of the envelope on the outside.

Tony Evans DVD Presentations A series of DVDs by Tony Evans will be shown

during the Sunday School hour at 10:30 AM in

the in the Activity Center. The subject matter

deals with who the Church is and how it can

best engage with the culture, especially the

public school system. These 30 minute videos

will be followed by discussion, and remaining

dates will be August 7th, 14th and 21st . Faith

Lutheran hopes to take a more active role with

Seguin High School, and plans are being made

to “adopt” the campus to bring more of the light

of Christ to the students there. Please attend to

learn how you can be involved.

SERVING FAITH IN AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 7TH AUGUST 14TH AUGUST 21ST AUGUST 28TH

Ed Engelhardt Count: Katharine S. Count: Alber t Menn

COMMUNION Dianne Chambers Doug Eckhardt Bill Ermel Amy Cantrell

ASSISTANTS Lisa Barnes Lisa Barnes Albert Menn

Count: Ed &

Dianne Lock Up: Doug

Count: Bill &

Katharine Lock Up: unavailable

Lock Up: Ed

Lock Up:

Katharine

Jesse Atzger Clem Howe Kerry Koehler

USHERS Bryan Terp

Jonathan

Campbell Harry Dietz John Kuempel

David Moltz Margie Campbell Bill Ermel Jon Ullrich

Fred Blumberg Wally Braun Danny Neumann Andrew Koenig

LAY

READERS Harold Bogisch Sherline Bogisch Tim Bogisch Bill Schade

ALTAR Set Up:

Mary Koehler

Fran Braun

Mary Koehler

Fran Braun

GUILD

Clean Up: Lisa Barnes Lisa Barnes

Carolyn Sagebiel Carolyn Sagebiel

NURSERY Sunday School: Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann Carly Bornemann

HELPERS Church: Kelsey Shanafelt Kelsey Shanafelt Kelsey Shanafelt Kelsey Shanafelt

GREETERS Harold Bogisch Rose Mary Ermel David Moltz Bertha Marie Keller

John Dikes Emma Jean Becker Matt Sherwood Jan Quello

Thrivent Sponsors Scholarship Drawing Enter for a chance to WIN A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP! Thrivent in partnership with cuLearn wants to help

students make wise decisions with money, so they are giving away 20 scholarships at $1,000 each. This is a

new organization jointly owned by Thrivent and the Thrivent Federal Credit Union and administers and

manages student loans for mission-aligned credit unions. Thrivent Federal Credit Union is cuLearn’s first and

flagship partner. The Summer Scholarship drawing is a way for cuLearn to introduce itself to college students

and families and help with college costs. Both current and incoming college students are eligible. Thrivent

membership is not required, and no purchase is necessary to enter or win.

Be sure to enter at https://www.culearn.org/summer before the deadline, Wednesday, August 10th.

Faith Lutheran Church 1326 E Cedar Street Seguin, Texas 78155 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

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SEGUIN, TEXAS 78155

AUGUST

2016

PRESCHOOL & EXTENDED

CARE STAFF

Director/Teacher……....Sharon Stollewerk

5 Day/Ext Care Teacher…..Paula Neuman

3 Day Teacher……...……..Angela Beasley

Preschool Aide………..…..Georgie Dittrich

MMO Teacher………………….……...TBD

MMO Aide…………………..………….TBD

5 Day Aide & Extended Care

Teacher…………….………....Sheri Scaief

Volunteer……...………..……..Nancy Estes

CHURCH STAFF

Senior Pastor…….…….Andy Taylor

FLC Administrator...Danny Neumann

Evangelism Director…...Harry Dietz

Communications Dir…Teressa Cope

Church Secretary….....Angie Rohde

Youth Director…..Mark Westerholm

Financial Assistant ….…...John Hoff

Parish Education……....Amy Casey

Choir / Handbell Director...Roxanne

Heckmann

Organist / Pianist ……Annette Stout

Bill Ermel, President…...Junior High Youth Committee

Amy Cantrell, Vice-President…..Parish Education Committee

Dianne Chambers, Secretary…...Social Concerns Committee

Doug Eckhardt, Treasurer…...Stewardship Committee

Ed Engelhardt, Asst. Treasurer….Worship Committee

Lisa Barnes…...Mission Outreach Committee

Sara Edwards…...Senior High Youth Committee

Katharine Schievelbein…...Preschool Committee

Kitty Keller….Property Management Committee

Albert Menn….Evangelism Committee

“Words of Faith” Sponsorship

Dates Still Available

Words of Faith is the 30-

minute radio program

broadcast on KWED 1580 AM

every Sunday morning at 8 AM.

Families or individuals wishing

to sponsor a broadcast may do

so for $50. Checks may be

written and placed in the

offering plate but please write

“KWED” on the memo line.

Look for the sign-up sheet on

the bulletin board outside the

church office. A broadcast may

be sponsored in memory of

someone or in honor of a

person or celebration, and this

information will be printed in

the bulletin and announced on

the radio as the

sponsor so chooses.