Upload
others
View
1
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
1
PASTOR’S PROJECTS FOR MAY
SUNDAY MORNING
ADULT CLASSES ON THE BOOK OF ESTHER
8th GRADE CLASS
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY– MAY 3rd
EARLY CHILDHOOD
GRADUATION MAY 13th & 14th
TINDEL–TOOLE
WEDDING— MAY 16th
HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR RECOGNITION
MAY 17th
CIRCUIT 34 PROFESSIONALS
MEETING— MAY 19th
MEMORIAL DAY
MAY 25th
2015
THE MONTH OF MAY PASTOR’S ARTICLE
Pastor Francis L. Schroeder Holy Cross Lutheran—Nederland
“SIR, YOU HAVE SOME DIRT ON YOUR HEAD”
The Indianapolis 500 is the premier race in the US today. Every Memorial Day weekend millions will turn on their TVs or personal video devices and watch the “500”. The drivers, pit crews, owners, and spectators will wait as the 33 open-wheeled cars will line up in pit row, three-abreast in 11 rows, wait in uncomfortable silence until the public address announcer says these words, “Gentlemen, start your engines.”
My friends in Christ welcome to the month of May and it is time for you to start your engines. This month of May is the mirror-twin of the month of December. These two months have activities and events which will undoubtedly fill your planner to overflowing. So much to do in these 31 days of the month.
It is my prayer for all of you to remember and give the Lord thanks for all of His wonderful blessings. Another class will be confirmed, our Early Childhood Education will be finishing another year, and a brand new class of graduates will walk across the stage and receive their diploma. This truly is a month to celebrate. Join us for these events and recognitions at Holy Cross.
Until we see each other, may the Lord bless and keep you!
Pastor Francis L. Schroeder
“GENTLEMEN, START YOUR ENGINES”
2
SUNDAY SERVICES AT HOLY CROSS
FOR MAY 2015
MAY 3rd THE 5th SUNDAY OF EASTER YOUTH CONFIRMATION SUNDAY 10:30 AM Worship Service in the Sanctuary with Holy Communion MAY 10th THE 6th SUNDAY OF EASTER MOTHER’S DAY ASCENSION DAY SERVICE 10:30 AM Worship Service in the Sanctuary Blended Service with the Band MAY 17th THE 7th SUNDAY OF EASTER HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RECOGNITION SUNDAY 10:30 AM Worship Service in the Sanctuary with Holy Communion MAY 24th THE DAY OF PENTECOST MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 10:30 AM Worship Service in the Sanctuary MAY 31st HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY 10:30 AM Worship Service in the Sanctuary
3
DID YOU KNOW THIS FOR MAY & JUNE?
IN OUR SUNDAY MORNING PRAYERS WE LIFT UP…...
May 3rd Trinity Lutheran Church - Port Arthur, Texas Pastor Tim Dinger & Pastor Mario Casillas May 10th Grace Lutheran Church - Orange, Texas Pastor Tom Haas May 17th St. Paul Lutheran Church - Groves, Texas Pastor Richard Turner May 24th Our Savior Lutheran Church – Centerville, Texas Pastor Jan “Trey” Rienstra (Son of Holy Cross)
May 31st St. Paul Lutheran Church - Jasper, Texas Faith Lutheran Church - Woodville, Texas Pastor Mark Follett June 7th Redeemer Lutheran Church - Beaumont, Texas Pastor Fred Kelm June 14th St. John Lutheran Church - Beaumont, Texas Pastor Doug Rathgeber June 21st Hope Lutheran Church - Winnie, Texas Pastor Richard LeBlanc June 28th St. Paul Lutheran Church - Sheboygan, Wisconsin Pastor Alan Kretschmar (Son of Holy Cross)
4
DID YOU KNOW THIS TOO ?
OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONS (March, April, & May) are available in the narthex of the church. PORTALS OF PRAYERS (April, May, & June) are available in the narthex of the church. THE CIRCUIT PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE will be on the second Tuesday of every month at a different church in the circuit. We gather at 8:30 AM for coffee and refreshments, 9:00 AM for Opening Devotion, 9:15 AM for Bible Study, 10:15 AM for Break, 10:30 AM for Topical Study, 11:15 AM for Circuit Business and Casuistry. The next Circuit Professionals Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 19th @ Grace Lutheran Church in Orange. HOLY CROSS HOMEBOUND MEMBERS receive on a weekly basis an CD of Holy Cross’ Sunday morning services and on a monthly basis a DVD from Lutheran Ministries Media. WORSHIP BULLETINS RECEIVED FROM MEMBERS Hosanna Lutheran Church in Kerrville, Texas Grace Community Church in Tyler, Texas The Austin Stone in Austin, Texas Zion Lutheran Church in Walburg, Texas Holy Cross Lutheran Church in College Station, Texas Zion Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, Texas TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH—PORT ARTHUR is in need of volunteers to work in their THRIFT SHOP on Tuesday, Friday, & Saturdays from 8 AM until 12 Noon. Please contact Trinity Lutheran at 983-1130. THE TEXAS DISTRICT will have a convention this June in San Marcos. Pastor Schroeder will be the pastoral delegate and Michael Rose the lay delegate representing Holy Cross.
5
2—Shawn Dunlap Jesse Raposa 3—Sarah McCall Ashley Trojcak 5—Keegan Day Laurie Johnson 6—Ryan Stadel 7—Lydia Gillard Brooklyn Riley 8—Kris Barnes Christopher Rose Dylan Spinks 9—Keagan Derouen Rowan Rodriguez 10—Zechariah Herring Siegfried Stahl 11—Gavin Erwin-Zumo Annette Shults 12—Cade Ford Darrell Hardy Tricia Trevino Alvin Wolfe Nicholas Wolfe 13—Kyle Brodeur Mack Schulze 14–Scott DeSerrano 15—Lora Laird 16—James Cook 17—Addison Gillard 18—Kaylee Tate
19—Lori Halbert Stuart Kieschnick 20—Courtney Kaspar Evelyn Ludwig Randy Vincent Brandon VanBrocklin 21—Jonathan Anderson Alyssa Brodeur Teresa Lemke Isaac Prioux Mike Tucker DeeDee Wukasch 22—Ashley Graeter Olivia Harms 23—Charli Collins 24—Griffin Kieschnick 25—Jackson Heider Caty Reinstra Erin Sowarby Ryan Terrell 26—Gannon Miller 27—Lisa Gonzales Josh Matthews Raj Robison 28—Justin Mayfield Joel Pinnt Chuck Schulze 29—Craig Dutschmann Pamela Evers Phillip Jones James Morgan 30—John McCall
31—Ashtyn Philen
Alan Rising, Jr.
may
COME VISIT OUR CHURCH LIBRARY
in the Education Building. We
have new books coming in!
Just sign the checkout card & leave it on the
desk. Any ?s, call Lynne Hollomon,
Pam Vincent, or Kathy Pinnt.
1—Nancy & Thomas Fritsche
3—Dianne & Johnny Krautz
5—Melissa & Jim Lavespere
7—Patrice & Rich Kihlken
8—Dedie & Johnny Orta
9—Sarah & Will McCall
11—Carla & Steve Derouen
12--Natasha & Keith Teinert
16—Marilyn & Larry Sanders
17—Valerie & Ryan Graeter
Gloria & Russell Melancon
19—Helen & James Simmons
24—Gail & Ron Landry
27—Patricia & James Self
28—Kathy & Joel Pinnt
Susan & Jim Simmons
29—Sandra & Mark Ludwig
Lola & Raymond Rice
31—Tanya & Richard Lewis
Deadline for June/July Newsletter is
Monday, May 25th!
To: Holy Cross Early Childhood Education
In memory of
“LITTLE” BILLY HORTON given by
Laurenda & Bob Wolford
*****
To: High School Youth Fund
In memory of
MERVIN PRIMEAUX given by
Irene Primeaux
*****
6
LWML is:
Lutheran Women who are: In the Word, of the
Word, walking with their Lord! We have many opportunities for the congregation
to help us with our mission projects.
News from our: Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
QUILTING CIRCLE:
meets EVERY THURSDAY
in May @ 9:30am in Conference Room A.
If you’re unable to quilt, with the group, you can work on the quilts at home. Call Rosie at 201-5710, and she will give you the fabric.
We are still accepting donations of blue jeans. Extra sewing machines are available, if you want to sew
but do not want to haul your sewing
machine to church .
LADIES CIRCLE BIBLE STUDY
Thursday, May 21 2:30pm at
Joann Ermel’s, 132 South 14 1/2 St.
Nederland.
LWML Tuesday, May 12,
@ 9:30 & 5:30pm
Visiting Shut-ins—See
article below for details
Everyone invited!
LWML Circles
A circle is a group of women who meet once a month for Bible Study, fellowship, to give their Mites, and learn about the new and exciting
things that are going on with the LWML.
We have 2 Circles at Holy
Cross. Each Circle meets at a different time of the month, so
that hopefully, each woman can find one that works best
for her.
These Circles are:
1. Ladies’ Circle Bible Study—meets the 3rd Thursday at 2:30pm.
2. Women’s Quilting Circle meets Thursdays at 9:30 am in the conference Room.
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of
Holy Cross is a “Society” and meets 2nd Tuesday
each month at 6pm.
LWML is excited to announce that
Nancy Beckcom is the lucky
winner of our beautiful “Donation Quilt”. Thanks to all others who purchased tickets—
the funds that were raised allowed us to ship 30 quilts to:
A “SPARKLING” EVENT!!
SALAD SUPPER, BUNCO!!!
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
All Women (confirmed & older) Invited!
Bring Your Friends for a Fun Evening!!
6:00 p.m. in Educational Building
Watch for sign-up sheet on clipboard coming soon.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 INVITING all congregational sisters and brothers
TO BRING A BIT OF SUNSHINE, LOVE & WORDS
OF ENCOURAGEMENT to our home-bound members! The person(s) to
be visited will be contacted beforehand & will be expecting you!
Meet in Conference Room B at 9:30 a.m. or/and in the Educational
Building at 5:30 p.m. for a light refreshment, a brief devotion and to
choose the person you will visit plus a partner to accompany you. Be a
blessing to the person you visit and receive the blessing of the Lord!!
7
High School Youth
High School Youth will continue to meet on Wednesdays from
6pm-9pm throughout the summer.
If you would like to be on the High School—21 year old
reminder list (via text) please contact Michael Rose.
Regular Mid-week classes end on Wednesday, April 29.
Midnight Madness Garage Sale Saturday, August 1 @12:01am (Midnight) to 8am Set-Up: Tues., July 28 and Wed. July 29 @6-9pm
You may begin bringing items to the Family Life Center on Sunday, July 26.
Please MARK/PRICE all items (in $.25 increments) except clothing, toys, or shoes as they will be a set price.
*This is a fundraiser for the National Youth Gathering in 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Families/Individuals who participate in this fundraiser will get a portion of the earnings
from this event—those who do not participate in this fundraiser will not.
T-SHIRTS FOR ALL GARAGE SALE HELPERS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON FOR PURCHASE !
Middle School Youth
Those entering the 5th-8th Grade in the fall of 2015, please mark your calen-dars to join us for the following summer events…
Middle School Youth Pool Party
Wednesday, July 8
Sunday Morning Class Schedule—Changes for Summer Sunday, May 17 will be the last regular Sunday classes.
We will NOT meet for Sunday morning classes on May 24 (Memorial Day weekend).
An adult Bible Class will resume on Sunday, May 31 @9am, however, please note that we will NOT provide classes for children during the summer.
Our awesome Sunday morning teaching staff needs the summer to rejuvenate and refresh.
8
Please join us on Sunday, May 17 @10:30am
for our High School Senior Recognition
during our Worship Service
Our Graduating Seniors are: Keaston Benoit, Stefanie Boudreaux, Jessica Caswell,
Julia Evers, Blake Ford, Yancy Herring, Aubrey LeJune,
Justin Mayfield, Trey O’Connor, Adam Richard, Sophie Stahl,
Courtney Zizmont
A special High School Senior Dinner is also in the works as well as a Recognition Sunday.
Please contact Mr. Michael Rose if you have any questions.
Rally Day/Missions Sunday Sunday, September 13, 2015
9am Sunday morning Classes will resume for all ages.
10am (notice time change)
Worship with a Special Missionary Speaker
Special Missionary Speaker Due to the severe risks of spreading the Gospel in the Middle East,
we are not at liberty to say “who” will be coming to speak during Worship on Rally Day, however, you will want to mark your calendar,
and be certain that you and your family are here. You will never be the same after hearing our speaker’s message.
9
HELPERS NEEDED!
We are forming our Vacation Bible School Team, so if you are will-ing to continue serving on our team or if you are interested in joining us for the first time, please contact DCE Kristy Witek at
[email protected]. We are in need of Cabin Leaders, Cabin helpers, puppeteers, guitarists, babysitters (for staff children), dining hall helpers, decoration coordinator and decoration team, registration coordinator and registration team, Preschool Leaders, Preschool Helpers, Preschool Arts and Crafts Leader, Preschool Games Leader, and
Family Fun Night Helpers. Please sign the clipboard if you can help.
VBS Staff Training Sunday, May 17
4pm Registration Team 4:30pm Preschool Helpers, Leaders, & Preschool Helpers 5pm Camp Counselors (ie: Helpers in Cabins) 5:30pm Cabin Leaders 6pm Dining Hall Coordinator & Helpers 6:30pm Opening and Closing - Activities Director, Kody the Bear (voice), Kody the Bear (costume), Beez, Music Leader, Computer Guy, Decorations Coordinator
Sunday, May 3, is Confirmation Sunday.
Our 2015 Confirmands are:
Chloe Cannon, Brayden Hickman, Maggie Hopper, Griffin Kieschnick, Jennifer McKee,
Makayla Theriot, Jessica Wiedenfeld, Katelee Zampini, Savannah Zizmont
The congregation is invited to join in the celebration
with a cake & punch reception following the worship service.
National Day of Prayer Nederland City Hall
207 North 12th Street, Nederland
Thursday, May 7 at 7:30am
Local church leaders and all Faiths are invited!
10
Please Print and Complete one form per camper. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for participation in VBS! REGISTRATION BEGINS: Sunday, April 12; REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sunday, May 10
Camper’s Name ________________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip __________________________________________________________________________
Parent(s) Cell Phone Number ______________________________________________________________
Cell Phone Provider (if you would like to receive VBS reminders via TEXT MESSAGE): _______________________________
Email _________________________________________________________________________________
Camper’s Date of Birth ___________________________________________________________________
Last Grade Completed ____________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact _________________________________Phone _______________________________
Mother’s Name ____________________________Father’s Name _________________________________
Food Allergies __________________________________________________________________________
Special Needs __________________________________________________________________________
Name of Camper/Friend you wish to be in cabin with: __________________________________________
Home Church (if any) _____________________________________________________________________
T-Shirt ($10) Sizes:
*Checks for t-shirt orders may be written to “Holy Cross Lutheran Church” T-shirt Sizes: Children’s sizes: XS (2/4); Small (6/8); Medium (10/12), Large (14/16)
Yes, my camper’s picture may be used on the Holy Cross Website and/or other publications (Photo only)
2nd-3rd Cabin (check one + 2nd choice)
□ SURPRISE Cabin
□ SCIENCE Cabin
□ GOD’S RING-A-LINGERS Cabin
□ SOCCER Cabin
□ 2nd choice: ___________
4th-5th Cabin (check one)
□ SEWING Cabin
□ GOD’S GREAT OUTDOORS
□ CARPENTRY Cabin
□ CROCHETING Cabin
□ 2nd choice: ___________
□ Preschool (3-4 Year) Old Cabin—Divided into three rotation groups!
*Please return REGISTRATION FORM and T-shirt Fee to Church Office or [email protected] - Thank you!
Youth— □ S □ XS □ M □ L Adult— □ S □ XL □ M □ L □ XXL
□
K-1st Cabin (check one + 2nd choice)
□ GAMES Cabin
□ BAKING Cabin
□ CREATIVE CRAFTS Cabin
□ BUBBLES GALORE Cabin
□ 2nd choice: ___________
Sunday, June 21—Thursday, June 25 @6pm-8:20pm
11
Welcome to CAMP Moosefeather Falls ! CAMP Moosefeather Falls offers a variety of fun for children 3 years old through the completed
5th Grade and any child/adult with special needs/disabilities. Campers will choose one
cabin to attend all week. In addition to cabin fun we learn about our great and awesome God at
our Assembly and Campfire!! Campers will meet Kody and Beez, our famous CAMP mascots. After
Assembly, campers will travel to their cabin of choice spending about 50 minutes enjoying their
specific activity. All campers will also have the opportunity to travel to the Dining Hall where
they will learn some fabulous camp prayers and have a yummy DINNER (not just a snack). When cabin time is finished, children will return to the
Family Life Center for Campfire and dismissal. Families are encouraged to join us for our
Assembly & Campfire each night and will be able to pick up campers from their specific cabins
after they are signed out. Please join us for a fun week at
FAMILY FUN DAY Thursday, June 25 @ 6-8pm
Family Fun Day Meal and Games
We invite all campers and their family and friends to join us on Thursday, June 25 (the last night of
VBS), in the Family Life Center as we celebrate and reflect on our week at Vacation Bible School.
Campers will sing a few VBS songs and get to see Beez and Kody one last time. We will also show a reflection video from our awesome time at Camp
Moosefeather Falls. A dinner for all of our campers and their family and friends will be provided as well
as some fun games! We hope you will join us!
Vacation Bible School Holy Cross Lutheran Church
2711 Helena Avenue—Nederland
Sunday, June 21 -Thursday, June 25 @ 6pm-8:20pm
Important Information About CAMP • Cabin sizes will be limited and will be filled on a first-come basis.
“Let’s Go Change the World” Offering will be collected each day.
Camp Moosefeather Falls is available for children 3 years (potty trained) to 5th Grade,
CAMP activities can be messy! Please dress your campers in play clothes and “closed-toed shoes” for CAMP.
T-shirt Sizes: Children’s sizes: XS (2/4); Small (6/8); Med (10/12), Large (14/16) *Checks for t-shirt written to “Holy Cross Lutheran Church”
Safety at CAMP Leaders & helpers will be identified by staff t-shirt & name tags.
Please make sure your camper is registered and is with his/her Cab-in leader before leaving the building.
Please be sure to alert us to all allergies, especially food allergies and other special needs.
We will be PEANUT FREE at Camp Moosefeather Falls!
Drop Off and Pick Up of Campers Please drop off your campers in the gym of our FLC. This will ena-
ble CAMP staff to ensure that each camper exits with the proper adult & that no camper runs into a busy parking lot.
Campers will be picked up from their cabin. Parents/Guardians will need to sign out your child from his/her cabin.
Let’s Go Change The World
Each night our campers will be challenged to “change the world” by donating “change” to a very special mission project. We are
still in prayer about our specific mission project! “Let's Go CHANGE the World” through this project!
*****A Special Note to All Parents/Guardians*****
You are welcome and encouraged to join us at 8pm each night for “Campfire,” where were will review our Bible Event, learn
from Kody and Beez, and sing praises to our amazing God! For safety reasons, we will not be allowing campers to be “signed out” until they
return to their Cabin's assigned Dining Hall Table (in the Family Life Center). Each area will be clearly marked, so you are welcome to gather at that table for
the closing. Checking out at the assigned location will also allow campers to pick up and bring home any special projects they worked on that day.
We appreciate your support in our effort to keep all campers safe!
Schedule for Camp Moosefeather Falls 2015
5:30pm Staff Arrives to be available to greet campers! 5:45pm Registration Opens (Foyer of Family Life Center) *Recite Bible Memory Verse 6:00pm Assembly (Family Life Center Gym) 6:25pm Move to Dining Hall (Family Life Center Gym) 6:30pm Dining Hall (Family Life Center Gym) All Cabins (including the preschool) 6:50pm Cabin Time (all cabins meet in separate locations) 7:55pm Travel to Campfire 8:00pm Campfire (Family Life Center Gym) 8:20pm Sign-Out Campers from Cabins
12 P
resc
ho
ol (
3-4
Ye
ar O
ld)
Cab
in
Each
eve
nin
g o
ur
thre
e an
d f
ou
r ye
ar o
lds
will
be
sep
arat
ed in
to
thre
e se
par
ate
cab
ins.
Cam
per
s w
ill p
arti
cip
ate
in o
ur
Ass
emb
ly
wit
h a
ll o
f th
e ca
mp
ers,
wh
ere
we
mee
t K
od
y th
e B
ear
an
d B
eez
th
e B
ee, s
ing
Cam
p a
nd
Pra
ise
Son
gs, p
ray
and
hea
r th
e B
ible
Ev
ent.
Du
rin
g C
abin
tim
e th
e th
ree
and
fo
ur
year
old
cam
per
s tr
avel
th
rou
gh D
inin
g H
all,
Bib
le
Sto
ry T
ime,
Art
s &
Cra
fts,
an
d
Gam
es t
hen
ret
urn
fo
r C
amp
fire
w
ith
th
e o
lder
cam
per
s.
K -
1st
Gra
de
C
abin
s
Gam
es C
abin
D
o y
ou
love
to
pla
y ga
mes
(i
nd
oo
rs o
r o
utd
oo
rs)?
! C
amp
ers
will
sp
end
th
eir
even
ings
lear
nin
g an
d p
arti
cip
atin
g in
gam
es.
In
case
of
a ra
in o
ut,
cam
per
s w
ill
enjo
y o
ther
fu
n, i
nd
oo
r ga
mes
.
B
akin
g C
abin
C
amp
ers
will
sp
end
th
e ev
enin
g le
arn
ing
the
bas
ics
of
bak
ing
and
m
ayb
e ev
en w
riti
ng
thei
r o
wn
re
cip
es!
Yo
u w
ill g
et t
o d
eco
rate
co
oki
es a
nd
cak
es a
nd
th
en
enjo
y yo
ur
crea
tio
n!
C
reati
ve C
raft
s C
abin
En
joy
all o
f th
e m
essy
an
d c
rea-
tive
pro
ject
s M
om
wo
n’t
let
you
d
o a
t h
om
e! T
his
cab
in is
fo
r K
-1st
G
rad
e ca
mp
ers
wh
o w
ant
to “
Get
C
raft
y!”
B
ub
ble
s G
alo
re C
abin
Th
is c
abin
will
be
all a
bo
ut
BU
B-
BLE
S! B
ig b
ub
ble
s, li
ttle
bu
bb
les,
co
lore
d b
ub
ble
s, a
nd
cra
fts
wit
h
bu
bb
les.
Th
is c
abin
will
be
so f
un
, yo
u m
igh
t ju
st b
ub
ble
ove
r w
ith
jo
y!
Seco
nd
an
d T
hir
d G
rad
e
Cab
ins
Su
rpri
se C
abin
Yo
u w
on
’t k
no
w w
hat
’s c
om
ing
each
day
, bu
t it
will
be
fille
d w
ith
to
ns
of
fun
an
d lo
ts o
f su
rpri
ses.
Scie
nce
Cab
in
Cal
ling
all c
reati
ve m
ind
s! D
ream
it
, dra
w it
an
d t
hen
do
it. B
rain
-st
orm
inve
nti
on
idea
s, d
o e
xper
i-m
ents
! P
ut
on
yo
ur
lab
co
ats
and
sa
fety
go
ggle
s an
d g
et t
o w
ork
!
Go
d’s
Rin
g-a-
linge
rs C
abin
D
o y
ou
fin
d y
ou
rsel
f h
um
min
g re
g-u
larl
y an
d lo
ve m
usi
c. M
ayb
e yo
u
love
nu
mb
ers
and
love
to
co
un
t o
r lo
ve t
o k
eep
th
e b
eat.
If s
o, t
hen
th
is c
abin
is f
or
you
. C
amp
ers
will
jo
in t
oge
ther
to
lear
n t
he
bas
ics
of
han
db
ells
an
d a
nd
pla
y a
few
so
ngs
to
bo
ot!
So
cce
r C
abin
D
o y
ou
love
to
pla
y so
ccer
or
wan
t to
lear
n?
Ru
n, K
ick,
dri
bb
le, s
core
! C
amp
ers
will
sp
end
th
eir
even
ings
le
arn
ing
bas
ic s
occ
er
skill
s an
d
pla
yin
g s
occ
er
.
Fou
rth
an
d F
ifth
Gra
de
C
abin
s
Sew
ing
Cab
in
Sew
ing
has
alm
ost
bec
om
e a
lost
art
, b
ut
in t
his
hig
hly
so
ugh
t aft
er c
abin
, ca
mp
ers
will
get
th
e ch
ance
to
lear
n
the
bas
ics
of
sew
ing
and
will
go
ho
me
wit
h a
nu
mb
er o
f fi
nis
hed
pro
du
cts
!
Go
d’s
Gre
at O
utd
oo
rs C
abin
Th
is c
abin
is f
or
bo
ys a
nd
gir
ls w
ho
lo
ve t
he
Lord
, an
d w
ant
to e
xper
ien
ce
Go
d’s
Gre
at O
utd
oo
rs. S
ittin
g ar
ou
nd
a
cam
pfi
re, c
amp
ers
will
be
exp
ose
d
to r
eal,
live
anim
als
and
dis
cove
r m
ore
o
f G
od
’s a
maz
ing
crea
tio
n.
Car
pe
ntr
y C
abin
D
o lo
ve t
o b
uild
, cre
ate
, po
un
d, s
and
, p
ain
t o
r h
amm
er?
If y
ou
wan
t to
le
arn
th
e b
asic
s o
f w
oo
dw
ork
ing
, p
ou
nd
so
me
nai
ls a
nd
leav
e w
ith
a
fin
ish
ed p
rod
uct
yo
u c
an u
se, t
hen
th
is is
yo
ur
cab
in.
Cro
cheti
ng
Cab
in
Cro
cheti
ng
is t
he
new
est
craz
e, s
o if
yo
u a
re k
ind
of
craft
y an
d y
ou
are
in-
tere
ste
d in
lear
nin
g t
he
bas
ics
of
cro
-ch
etin
g w
ith
yar
n a
nd
a c
roch
et h
oo
k th
en t
his
is y
ou
r ca
bin
. C
amp
ers
will
ta
ke h
om
e a
fin
ish
ed p
roje
ct b
y th
e en
d o
f o
ur
tim
e to
geth
er.
Vac
atio
n B
ible
Sch
oo
l H
oly
Cro
ss L
uth
era
n C
hu
rch
2
71
1 H
ele
na
Ave
nu
e—
Ne
de
rlan
d
Sun
da
y, J
un
e 2
1 -
Thu
rsd
ay,
Ju
ne
25
@
6p
m-8
:20
pm
13
CIRCUIT 34 MISSION COUNCIL NEWS
We continue to move toward our goal of establishing a new Hispanic congregation in Port Arthur. Pastor Casillas comes to our area for ESL classes each Wednesday. He is present at the Thrift Store on
Saturday to make contact with those who come there to shop. Sunday morning worship is held each week at Trinity at 9am. The tentative name of the new congregation is La Trinidad. They are in the pro-
cess of identifying members who could serve as officers of the congregation, so the group could apply to the Texas District for a charter. In addition to the Pastor, they would need a president, a secretary and a treasurer. We are in need of a bi-lingual teacher! Rosie Cabrera, a member at
Trinity, teaches an ESL Bible study each Tuesday from 9am to 10am. She teaches simple Bible stories using Sunday School lessons and some Arch Books. If you can help, please contact Pastor Tim Dinger at 409-983-1130 or [email protected]. As always, remember the Thrift
Store at Trinity. It is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00am to 11:30am. They always need help at the store. Please consider giving a few hours of
your time to serve in this way. The Thrift Store sells any kind of items: clothing, household furnishings, dishes, tools, etc. Be sure all your unwanted items go to
the Thrift Store. Proceeds from the store fund the ESL program at Trinity. Please pray for the success of our mission outreach and consider how you and your
congregation can help with this kingdom work.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION NEWS!
Our school year has passed so quickly—
we have enjoyed these precious children!
May dates to remember:
13 & 14: Closing Celebrations with chapel, Graduation, & Pizza parties
19 & 20: Chapel with Jonah and the whale
20 & 21: Last class days
Thank you for sharing your children with us!
14
BIBLE SMUGGLING EXPERIENCE
Saturday, September 12
All ages are encouraged to join us for a fun, exhilarating and challenging
Bible Smuggling Experience you will NOT want to miss!
What is the Bible Smuggling Experience? It’s an EXPERIENCE that will simulate what it is like for the real people who risk their lives every day to be Christians
(ie: smuggle Bibles) into countries where being a Christian is illegal.
Students from Kindergarten through 12th Grade will form teams. Adult “tour guides” will take them through 10-12 different countries (which will be set-up throughout our church
grounds - both indoors and outdoors) while trying to "smuggle" Bibles. Border Patrol will be on the prowl too. The team with the most Bibles at the end of the game, wins!
Some countries are open countries where being a Christian is a freedom. But others are considered "closed" countries that have laws prohibiting even possession of a Bible or even
the admittance of being a Christian. Some countries may search and interrogate while others may encourage the sharing of the Gospel.
Our hope is to also have a Missionary here to speak on the
Sunday immediately after the Saturday event (during Worship).
HELP NEEDED While this event will not take place until the Fall of 2015, our initial planning meetings to prepare
for this experience will take place in May (TBA). Because of the delicacy of this topic we would like for families and individuals to have the summer to research their country (closed countries will re-
ceive a book with details and history) and make preparations so this experience can be a life-changing experience for all.
We are looking for families and individuals who would sponsor certain countries.
More details will be coming soon, but if you are interested in sponsoring a certain country, please contact DCE Kristy Witek.
Countries Germany (free), Philippines, China, Columbia, Iran, Egypt, India,
Italy (free), Vietnam, England (free), North Korea, Sudan
We will also be in need of Adult Tour Guides, Registration Team, Border Guards, “behind the scenes” crew and more.
Contact DCE Kristy at [email protected] for more info!
15
Ma
y 2
015
Su
n
Mo
n
Tu
e
We
d
Th
u
Fri
Sa
t
El
ders
:
Chri
s Ha
rms
#34
4-31
73
Todd
Shu
ford
#30
0-05
75
Mik
e W
hite
#23
3-91
00
Al
tar
Gui
ld:
Judy
& H
arol
d Al
vare
z #
718-
5782
Sh
aron
& D
oug
Tein
ert
#71
8-59
06
1
2
3 9a
m S
unda
y Cl
asse
s 10
:30a
m W
orsh
ip S
ervi
ce
w/
Com
mun
ion
Conf
irm
atio
n Su
nday
Re
cept
ion
Follo
win
g
Wor
ship
Ser
vice
4
8:30
am P
asto
r &
DCE
Mee
ting
5
9:3
0am
ECE
Cha
pel
7pm
Vot
ers
Asse
mbl
y
6 9
:30a
m E
CE C
hape
l 7
9:3
0am
Qui
ltin
g
6pm
Boa
rd o
f Mis
sion
&
Assi
mila
tion
s M
eeti
ng
7pm
Har
mon
y Ex
port
ers
8 4pm
Pri
vate
Ren
tal S
et-u
p
9 11am
Pri
vate
Ren
tal
10 9
am S
unda
y Cl
asse
s 10
:30a
m W
orsh
ip S
ervi
ce
11
8:3
0am
Pas
tor
&
DCE
Mee
ting
6:
30pm
MO
AW
7pm
ECE
Boa
rd M
eetin
g
12 8
:30a
m C
ircu
it
Prof
essi
onal
Mee
ting
@
Gra
ce, O
rang
e
9:30
am &
5:30
pm
LW
ML
Visi
ts
13 9
:30a
m E
CE C
hape
l
Clo
sing
Pro
gram
14
9:3
0am
Qui
lting
9:
30am
ECE
Cha
pel
Clo
sing
Pro
gram
7p
m H
arm
ony
Expo
rter
s
15
16
1-5p
m P
riva
te R
enta
l 6p
m T
inde
l & T
oole
W
eddi
ng
17 9
am S
unda
y Cl
asse
s 10
:30a
m W
orsh
ip S
ervi
ce
w/
Com
mun
ion
Hig
h Sc
hool
Sen
ior
Re
cogn
ition
4-8p
m V
BS S
taff
Tra
inin
g
18
8:30
am P
asto
r &
D
CE M
eeti
ng
19
9:30
am E
CE C
hape
l:
Jon
ah
20 9
:30a
m E
CE C
hape
l:
Jo
nah Last
Day
o
f Cla
sses
21
9:30
am Q
uilt
ing
EC
E: L
ast D
ay o
f Cl
asse
s 2:
30pm
Lad
ies
Circ
le
Bi
ble
Stud
y
at J
oann
Erm
el’s
hom
e 7p
m H
arm
ony
Expo
rter
s
22
23
24 9
am
Sun
day
Clas
ses
10:3
0am
Wor
ship
Ser
vice
25
Offic
e Cl
osed
26
8:3
0am
Pas
tor
&
D
CE M
eeti
ng
7pm
Boa
rd o
f Eld
ers
27
28
9:3
0am
Qui
ltin
g
7pm
Har
mon
y Ex
port
ers
29
30
31 9
am S
unda
y Cl
asse
s 10
:30a
m W
orsh
ip S
ervi
ce
U
sher
s:
3—Pa
t Stu
rgis
10
—To
m C
anto
n, P
at S
turg
is
17—
John
ny D
avis
, Pat
Stu
rgis
24
—Br
ad P
erry
man
, Bob
Sch
ulze
31
—To
dd K
iesc
hnic
k, C
harl
es S
chra
der
Acol
ytes
: 3—
Chlo
e Ca
nnon
, Cai
n Sh
aw
10—
Mag
gie
Hopp
er, S
avan
nah
Zizm
ont
17—
Griff
in K
iesc
hnic
k,, K
atel
ee Z
ampi
ni
24—
Kayl
a St
ewar
t, Ka
rley
McG
ill
31—
Emily
Alb
righ
t, Em
ma
Brun
ey
Ho
ly C
ross
Lu
the
ran—
Ne
de
rla
nd
, TX