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to the congregation. Growing Hope will host a workshop on October 19th about how we can Serve our neighbors by mentoring families right here in Boerne. Then Growing Hope begins to serve our community with a launch event on October 30th. This is a powerful ministry that will bless our church and community for years to come. Get involved and be a part of it from the start! Our church started 90 years ago, and this October 27th we’re going to celebrate! Pastor Emeritus Henry Schulte will preach at all three worship services, celebrating both the 502nd anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation and the 90th anniversary of St. John Lutheran Church. Then we’ll gather in the Family Life Center for a birthday meal of traditional German food. It’s a birthday party 90 years in the making. You don’t want to miss out! Picnics and polkas, community outreach and congregational birthdays…October has it all. It promises to be a busy, fun month at St. John Lutheran. Worship, Connect, and Serve with us! - Pastor Eric Waters 315 Rosewood Ave., Boerne TX 78006 Phone: 830-249-3651 Email: [email protected] www.stjohnlutheran.com October 2019 • Volume 90-10 Stay Connected Council Contacts: President Scott Kramer - 512-914-3121 Vice-President Brad Allen - 210-232-4286 Secretary Lois Ruck - 210-473-7825 Treasurer Andra Wisian - 210-863-3222 Congregational Care Shaun Danney - 210-213-8758 Congregational Life Teri Folkerts - 210-273-7245 Worship Shay Knippa - 830-522-1884 Stewardship Kyle Gass - 210-355-5567 Outreach Bob Moriarty - 830-368-5048 Property Walter Stroman - 210-912-8453 Mission Sara Moldenhauer - 210-219-3031 Family 3 Ministries Chris Gold - 210-363-6692 Youth Members Jake Allen and Priya Agarwal Pastors can be reached at 830-249-3651 Pastor Eric Waters Pastor Mariola Bergquist From the Pastor’s Pen Picnics and polkas; community outreach and congregational birthdays…what do these things have in common? The month of October. This will be a busy, fun month at our church. You don’t want to miss it! It starts on October 6th with our annual Church Picnic at the Miller Ranch. This is one of the events the Waters family looks forward to year after year, and this year it’s free!—just pick up a ticket at the church. The picnic is a relaxed event with great food, leisure for visiting, fun and games…it’s a wonderful time to Connect with the church. Plan to be a part of it and join in the fun. The weekend after that, join us for a Polka Service on October 13th. The Early and Praise Services will be the same that day, but the Late Service will be completely different. The Boerne Village Band will lead the Late Service in a Polka Worship, with all of the hymns and even some of the service music set to polka tunes. We’ll have a barrel of fun! Come and Worship with us. The weekend after that we learn how to Serve with Growing Hope. Growing Hope is St. John’s partnership with Hill Country Daily Bread. We’ve had a team of people working hard on it for months, and now they’re ready to introduce this new ministry MESSENGER the WORSHIP CONNECT SERVE

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  • to the congregation. Growing Hope will host a workshop on October 19th about how we can Serve our neighbors by mentoring families right here in Boerne. Then Growing Hope begins to serve our community with a launch event on October 30th. This is a powerful ministry that will bless our church and community for years to come. Get involved and be a part of it from the start!

    Our church started 90 years ago, and this October 27th we’re going to celebrate! Pastor Emeritus Henry Schulte will

    preach at all three worship services, celebrating both the 502nd anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation and the 90th anniversary of St. John Lutheran Church. Then we’ll gather in the Family Life Center for a birthday meal of traditional German food. It’s a birthday

    party 90 years in the making. You don’t want to miss out!

    Picnics and polkas, community outreach and congregational birthdays…October has it all. It promises to be a busy, fun month at St. John Lutheran. Worship, Connect, and Serve with us!

    - Pastor Eric Waters

    315 Rosewood Ave., Boerne TX 78006Phone: 830-249-3651

    Email: [email protected]

    www.stjohnlutheran.com

    October 2019 • Volume 90-10

    Stay Connected

    Council Contacts:

    PresidentScott Kramer - 512-914-3121

    Vice-PresidentBrad Allen - 210-232-4286

    SecretaryLois Ruck - 210-473-7825

    TreasurerAndra Wisian - 210-863-3222

    Congregational CareShaun Danney - 210-213-8758

    Congregational LifeTeri Folkerts - 210-273-7245

    WorshipShay Knippa - 830-522-1884

    StewardshipKyle Gass - 210-355-5567

    OutreachBob Moriarty - 830-368-5048

    PropertyWalter Stroman - 210-912-8453

    MissionSara Moldenhauer - 210-219-3031

    Family3 MinistriesChris Gold - 210-363-6692

    Youth MembersJake Allen and Priya Agarwal

    Pastors can be reached at830-249-3651

    Pastor Eric WatersPastor Mariola Bergquist

    From the Pastor’s Pen

    Picnics and polkas; community outreach and congregational birthdays…what do these things have in common? The month of October. This will be a busy, fun month at our church. You don’t want to miss it!

    It starts on October 6th with our annual Church Picnic at the Miller Ranch. This is one of the events the Waters family looks forward to year after year, and this year it’s free!—just pick up a ticket at the church. The picnic is a relaxed event with great food, leisure for visiting, fun and games…it’s a wonderful time to Connect with the church. Plan to be a part of it and join in the fun.

    The weekend after that, join us for a Polka Service on October 13th. The Early and Praise Services will be the same that day, but the Late Service will be completely different. The Boerne Village Band will lead the Late Service in a Polka Worship, with all of the hymns and even some of the service music set to polka tunes. We’ll have a barrel of fun! Come and Worship with us.

    The weekend after that we learn how to Serve with Growing Hope. Growing Hope is St. John’s partnership with Hill Country Daily Bread. We’ve had a team of people working hard on it for months, and now they’re ready to introduce this new ministry

    MESSENGERthe

    WORSHIPCONNECTSERVE

  • Not because you are obligated, or that you can do enough to earn your way to heaven. We are also not to make a show of all the good deeds we are doing to gain praise from others like the Pharisees were admonished for

    in Jesus’ day. On the contrary, it seems the point of James’ message is that your deeds will flow out of you because of your faith and love for God. It’s as if you won’t be able to help yourself from becoming involved as your faith grows and leads to action.

    ATTENDANCE COMPARISON

    INCOME COMPARISON

    Faith In Action

    This can be a difficult scripture for us to understand–especially in light of our understanding that we are “saved by grace through faith.” After all, this is the argument that kicked off the Reformation. However, it is obvious that believers are expected to perform deeds that accompany our faith.

    A NOTE ON STEWARDSHIP

    MonthlyOperating

    IncomeJanuary

    $128,517

    $116,162

    2017

    2016

    February

    $88,428

    $83,342

    March

    $82,191

    $83,889

    April

    $106,327

    $73,044

    May

    $89,970

    $80,790

    June

    $82,431

    $72,368

    July

    $103,660

    $81,646

    August

    $94,282

    $87,909

    September

    $70,448

    October

    $91,671

    November

    $135,927

    December

    $162,050

    $775,806

    $679,150

    ThroughJuly

    $102,681 $101,656 $103,012

    AverageWeeklyWorship

    January

    380

    421

    2017

    2016

    February

    411

    386

    March

    414

    477

    April

    462

    370

    May

    389

    341

    June

    373

    376

    July

    353

    357

    August

    352

    420

    September

    383

    October

    375

    November

    359

    December

    527

    392

    393

    AverageYTD

    329 386 354

    $280,198

    479

    $98,403

    $138,052 $97,576 $108,348 $110,696 $81,251 $101,281 $91,042 $91,777

    $105,044 $92,291 $137,611 $90,598 $83,467 $104,972 $91,490 $105,934 $88,848 $148,672 $170,212 $803,876

    $820,023

    2018

    2019

    380

    409

    380

    416 410 384 512 434 347 377 391

    358 385 454 365 357 364 375 377 405 375 5562018

    2019

    Many years ago, the basketball coach at the University of Utah told the story of an extremely talented young player. The player had NBA star potential. But after a year with the Utes, the coach got a surprise. His star player wanted to go on a church mission for two years.

    The coach had a meeting with the young man and his parents. He explained that he believed the young man would very likely make a fortune as a professional, giving him financial freedom for life. But he would jeopardize that by taking two years completely away from the game.

    The family listened carefully, looked at each other, and then the father said, “Coach, we understand your assessment. It is very clear. But what about eternity?”

    Eternity is a long time. And our St. John mission deals with it. We are focused on the eternal salvation of every person on earth. Which brings me to the St. John Endowment Fund. Like most permanent endowments, it is intended to last as long as the earth lasts. It will steadily provide funds for St. John mission work, making Jesus known to the world. Training pastors, feeding the hungry, spreading the Gospel, building shelter,

    drilling water wells, etc.

    Our endowment has a modest start, and it will continue to grow, bearing more fruit. Future generations, not yet born, will hear the Gospel because St. John chose to focus on eternity.

    We will be hearing more about the St. John Endowment Fund on November 10th, at all three worship services. Exciting stuff. Indeed, what about eternity?

    St. John Congregation President,Scott Kramer

    MESSAGE from the CONGREGATION PRESIDENT

    You may be thinking: Sounds great, but where do I start? Well, you’re in luck! St. John has developed a system to link our congregation’s gifts and interests to the needs of our various ministries. By visiting our website and clicking on the SJ Connect button in the upper right-hand corner, you can enter your profile and contact information. Then, you will be contacted when there is a need. See, it’s easy.

    I pray that the Holy Spirit will move us to action as we grow in our faith.

    Your Brother in Christ, Kyle Gass, ChairSt. John Lutheran Stewardship Committee

    “ 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.” - James 2:15-18

  • 9:30am “God Talk” Room 117.‘Sermon on the Mount’. Led by Peggy Hoppes.

    9:30am “Seekers” Room 216.Led by Lanne Brehmer.

    9:30am “Logos” Room 118.Studying Romans. Led by Richard Wagner.

    9:35am & 10:45am“Parenting/Grandparentng” Room 215.

    Led by Matt Olson.

    Adult Sunday School Classes

    PRECEPTBIBLE STUDY CLASSThursday 9:15am-11:15amStudying the Gospel of Luke.Led by Pastor Mariola Bergquist

    Women of the Word (W.O.W.) BIBLE STUDY CLASSWednesdays 9am–10:15amStudying ‘God of the Covenant’. Led by Michelle Waters.

    Mens’ BreakfastEvery other Tuesday 6:30am“Master Builders Bible For Men” is the foundation for discussion topics.

    Monday Night GroupMondays 7pm-8:30pm, Room 118Monday Night Men’s groups are currently closed as small group discussion anddiscipleship is happening. If you areinterested in being a part of the “Every Man a Warrior,” discipleship ministry please talk with Matt Olson. More NEW groups are

    looking to be started in January.

    Ladies’ Bible Study Mens’ Bible Study

    ADULT FAITH FORMATION NEWS

    Raising Kids in a Social Media Generation A Class for Parents and Grandparents

    Sundays, 9:35am and 10:45am

    Women’s Bible Study

    Monday Evenings 6:30pm-8pm

    “Happy Hearts” is a fellowship group for people (members and non-members) who are 55 and up. The group meets on the 2nd Monday of every month

    (September through May).Please join us on Monday, October14th at 6pm in the Family Life Center for a potluck dinner (please bring food to share) and a performance by St. John’s

    Music Director, T.J. Bazzoon. Recently, St. John purchased a new Yamaha piano and T.J. will perform the inaugural recital. You will hear a variety of pieces ranging

    from classical to jazz, hymns, film music and much more.For more info, please email [email protected]

    Happy Hearts • October 14, 6pm

    GriefShare SupportContinues

    The Christian-oriented GriefShare bereavement program, under the guidance of Pastor Bergquist, continues. Anyone aged 17 and older mourning the death of a loved one is invited to come at any point during the 15-week cycle, as each class is a stand-alone unit. There is no charge.

    Meeting options are: Tuesdays, 10am-Noon through December 10 and Wednesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm through December 11. Childcare is available on Wednesdays with prior notice.

    More info is available online at www.griefshare.org or by calling Connie at 512-779-5508, Barbara at 210-373-9070, or the church office at 830-249-3651.

    Parents and Grandparents are invited to join us as we continue the study, ‘Engage: Practical lessons for raising your kids in a social media generation’. Gain some perspective, insight, skills, and some encouragement as we journey together. Room #215

    October 6-“Connecting with Your ChildOctober 13-“What History Teaches UsOctober 20-“How to Get It Right”

    Establishing your legacy through final fruits...Reminder!St. John members will have opportunity to learn more about estate planning at each of the three services on November 10, Planned Giving Sunday. The Reverend Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick will speak that day on the importance of establishing your legacy for your family and charitable causes that touch your heart. Pastor Kieschnick is President Emeritus of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod and CEO of Legacy Deo.

    In Bible class that day Mr. Gary Juhl, Legacy Giving Consultant, will dispel several myths about estate planning including: “I’m not wealthy enough to consider planned giving. If I don’t have a will, my family will be able to figure it out. I’m too young to think about dying. Our estate plan was completed several years ago. We should be okay.”

    You won’t want to miss either of these informative presentations.

    Special Youth,

    Parent and

    Grandparent

    Movie Event on

    October 27th

    See page 5

    for details.

  • Parents’ Night out!

    S3HEEP:students, seeking and

    serving HIM everywhere, everyday,

    passionately

    Matt Olson, Director of Family3 Ministries, Email: [email protected], Cell: 830-388-1550Tiffany Jurezcki, Nursery & Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Email: [email protected], Cell: 830-328-3744Sarah Williams, Middle School Youth Coordinator, Email: [email protected], Cell: 210-974-1815Kevin Justice, High School Youth Coordinator, Email: [email protected], Cell: 210-954-5536Amy Townsend, Hospitality Coordinator, Email: [email protected], Cell: 713-480-8113

    Our Family3

    Ministries

    Team:

    Sunday Morning ‘Feeding Time’We call Sunday morning gatherings “Feeding Time.” It’s partly because there is breakfast available for all, but mainly because we are to “Feed

    on,” “God’s Word” (everyday, but especially on our Sabbath day).

    9:30 am – BLAST (preschool-5th grade) in the Family Life Center The children continue their learning of the books of the Bible and key verses and stories from them.

    9:30 am – Middle Schoolers in The Fold Room #212We continue to process the Pastors message of the day via all kinds of types of interactions with peers.

    9:30 am – High Schoolers in The Upper Room #213We continue to explore & discuss the gifts and challenges of life within the shadow of Christ’s cross.

    9:35 am & 10:45am – Parents / Grandparents in the Shepherds’ Cave Room # 215 We are continuing the study, ‘Engage: Practical lessons for raising your kids in a social media generation’.

    October 6: “Connecting with Your Child • October 13: “What History Teaches Us • October 20: “How to Get It Right”10:45 am-Middle School & High School in The Upper Room #213

    A closer look at the key scripture for the day.

    ADULTS: Be a SHEPHERD! Build relationships with kids and reflect on the love of Christ. Talk with Matt, Tiffany, Sarah or Kevin for more information.

    blast! Schedule: Sundays 9:30-10:30am

    Check out the NALC’s Home Devotional:www.holyfamilytime.com

    YOUTH AND CHILDREN’SFAITH FORMATION

    LAMBS3:learning and

    memorizing Bible stories, songs, and

    service

    $10/child $30 max/familyDinner included! Nursery-Age 12

    CONTACT: [email protected]

    9am Mingle & Play9:30am Huddle Groups9:45am Music Time

    10am Bible Time10:15am Craft/Activity 10:30am Reconnect with ParentsFriday, October 11, 2019 • 6pm-10pm

    Welcome To Our Two New Youth Coordinators!Kevin Justice & Sarah Williams have accepted positions as Youth Coordinators here at St. John. Sarah is the new Middle School Youth Coordinator and Kevin will be working with our High School Youth.

    • Avid outdoorsman and loves hunting, fishing and camping.• True football fan (Go Cowboys!)• Enjoys working with livestock canimals• Favorite food: tuna tacos• Favorite Bible Verse: Galatians 1:15

    • Comes from a large, blended family• Has 9 siblings!• Hobbies include: knitting, cooking and baking• Favorite food: apple pie• Favorite Passage from Scripture: Psalm 23

    Fun Facts about Kevin: Fun Facts about Sarah:

    Welcome them aboard and keep them in your prayers as all of us together seek to live out God’s mission for us within and beyond these St. John building walls!

  • MARK YOUR CALENDARS

    Join us each Wednesday from 6pm-7:30pm for Cross-Generations and Confirmation Preparation. All ages are both welcome and needed as together we will learn and practice what it means to be the “church”. This is also the learning platform for 6th-8th grade Confirmation. Through regular intergenerational discussion groups, peer discussion groups, and service projects for both our church and community, we will carry out our mission to “Know Jesus and Make Jesus Known.”

    October 2 –Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holyOctober 9-Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the Lord your God is giving youOctober 16-*Operation Christmas Child Service Event (see pg. 6)October 23-You shall not killOctober 30-Trunk or Treat Fellowship Event (see above information)

    IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO SIGN UP!High School Camp Eagle week is set for June 15-20, 2020 (Monday through Saturday) this coming year. A deposit of $100 dollars holds your spot. 10 guy spots & 10 girl spots have been reserved. Sign up on our website under ‘Events’.

    Cross + Generations and Confirmation:Wednesday Nights 6pm–7:30pm

    Check out these OCTOBER SPECIAL EVENTS!

    Moms and DaughtersOctober 25-27, 2019

    Fall Family CampNovember 8-10, 2019

    For more info, visit: www.campeagle.org

    Women’s Fall Craft RetreatNovember 1-3, 2019

    Family Advent RetreatDecember 6-8, 13-15 or 20-22, 2019

    For more info, visit: www.crosstrails.org

    Camp Eagle / Retreats:

    Cross Trails Ministry Fall Retreats:

    High School Camp Eagle week is set for June 15-20, 2020

    Sunday, October 6

    Annual Picnic withFun Games and Activities

    There will be many activities for all ages, including Nine Square in the Air, Gaga Ball, Volleyball, Train Rides, a Bouncy House, a Fishing Tournament and a Dessert Bake-Off and more. Of course there will also be delicious BBQ and

    grilled hot dogs too.This will be a great time to chill out with

    friends!

    JOIN US!

    Sunday, October 27

    Youth, Parent & Grandparent Movie Event:

    On October 27th, the 90th Anniversary celebration of St. John Lutheran, w

    e will be

    showing Part 1 of the movie “CONNECT: Real help for parenting kids in a

    social media

    world. Together, we will all start on the same page talking about this tim

    e which is

    unlike any in history. And we will do it in the

    context of history, in the Historical Chapel. We

    will have two showings of this movie, the first

    being at 9:40am & the second at 10:45am.

    Part 2 of the movie will be shown the following

    Sunday, November 3rd at the same show

    times: 9:40am & 10:45am. Gift your family

    with solid information and space and time

    to discuss together. (Note: this movie is not

    rated but from the content of it, parents

    might want to consider it as PG13)

    Wednesday, October 30Children & Family Event: TRUNK or TREAT 5:45pm - 7:30pm Jesus Brings S’More Joy is the theme. Decorate your car and pass out candy with us. There will be a bounce house, games and activities for all ages, and of course food…including S’mores to be made over the fire. It will all happen in the east parking lot and play field south of the church building. Prizes for the best decorated vehicles as well as costumes will be handed out! Join the fun and invite your family and friends. This is a community event and everyone is welcome!

  • CHURCH NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

    Our church will be having a seminar/workshop on October 19th from 9am-12pmto discover more about the ministry, serving our neighbors in need, and how you canbless and be blessed by making a positive difference in someone’s life. Guest speakerswill be explaining the Hidden Rules of Poverty. The Growing Hope ministry provides anopportunity for you to “Make Jesus Known” and share the gospel, through one-on-one mentoring, with families in our community. Jesus asks us to meet physical, spiritual and emotional needs. Just giving out food is not enough. This is Christ’s great commission in words and actions. If you are looking for your faith to grow and come alive, come discover how “Growing Hope” can transform lives. If you would like to feel the joy of serving, we invite you to come learn about mentoring and other opportunities with this new ministry.Mark your calendars for the morning of Saturday, Oct. 19th. If you have questions or would like more information please email [email protected] or call 210-843-3969.

    In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus answers,” Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind,” and “Love your neighbor as yourself,” Luke 10:27

    Introducing St. John’s new Ministry: Growing HopeWould you like to make a difference in someone’s life?Is God calling you to reach out to others in your community?

    Operation Christmas Child (OCC)Fulfilling the Great Commission to spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth! What is Operation Christmas Child (OCC)? OCC’s Mission Statement is: Demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Shoeboxes opens doors for presenting the Good News of Jesus Christ by working in and through local churches where possible. Shoeboxes are delivered to more than 150 countries and territories. In addition to giving children a shoebox and sharing the Gospel, the children receive a colorful booklet that shares important biblical stories such as creation, sin, the birth of Jesus, teaching of Jesus, His death, and His resurrection. Many children are invited back to the local church to participate in a discipleship program called The Greatest Journey, a 12-lesson, scripture-based curriculum. The Greatest Journey discipleship lessons are being taught in over 100 countries and in over 70 languages all over the world.

    October 16 6:00-7:30: OCC Packing Party (Part of Wednesday Cross-Generations)• Hear from a local Boerne teen, Natasha Leininger, that has a passion to serve by

    packing 10,000 OCC boxes!• See demonstrations of packing a shoebox• There will also be an opportunity to take a shoebox home to pack with your family

    November 18-24: OCC Christmas Box Drop-Off at SJLCNovember 25: Pack Christmas boxes into cartons and load them on a truck

    Volunteer and Donation Opportunities:• Pack a box and drop off at SJLC during Drop-off week• Donate money! Donations go to collecting, processing, shipping, etc.• November 18-24 - Assist with manning the church during the Box Drop-Off times• November 25 - Help pack the OCC boxes into cartons• November 25 - Load the cartons into a truck

    For more information or to sign up: Contact Gloria Baker by phone: 830-431-0522 or email: [email protected]. take a card from the Serving Wall, or visit our website under ‘Serve’ to sign up online!

    PEH

    October 62pm-6:30pm

    The annual church picnic will be held Sunday, October 6th from 2pm-6:30pm at the Balous and Julie Miller Ranch (28 Upper Balcones Rd). Tickets are available in the Gathering Place or in the church office. This year, tickets are free but we will need a head-count, so if you plan to go, please pick up your tickets at your earliest convenience.

    There will be many activities for all ages, including a fishing tournament (cane poles are available or bring your own gear, bait will be provided) and a dessert bake-off (entries must be turned in no later than 3pm). Prizes will be awarded! Join Us!

    November 3rd is All Saints Sunday this year. As we have done in the past, we would like to honor your loved one by announcing their name before the congregation and offering a white flower in their memory. If you have a loved one who has passed away in the last year and would like to have him/her recognized in this manner, please fill out a form in the church office or on our website under ‘Events’.

    Please join us for the 90th anniversary celebration of St. John Lutheran Church. Pastor Emeritus, Henry Schulte, will preach at all three services and a Congregational Meal of traditional German fare food prepared by our very own “Grill Guys” will follow the late service. Be sure to pick up a free meal ticket in the Narthex if you plan to attend so we can get an accurate head count. Volunteers are needed to help with this event, so if you are interested, please sign up on our website under ‘Events’ or pull a card from the Serving Wall in the Gathering Place.

    All Saints Sunday:November 3

    Reformation Sunday and St. John’s90th Anniversary Celebration Dinner: October 27

  • 1st Annual HEY! BABY 5K Scarlet Brehmer Hoke Memorial Run October 12, 9am - 12pm

    The 1st Annual HEY! BABY 5K Scarlet Brehmer Hoke Memorial Run to benefit the Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center. The run will begin at the Public Library in Boerne at 9am, followed by a Rat Rod and Costume Event at 10:30am. Cost to enter the 5K is $40, $30 for the .5K Rat Rod. For more information or to register, visit: http://heybaby5k.org/

    Men’s Basketball: Tuesdays6:30pm–8:30pmFor more info, contact:Chris Gray: 210-847-0447

    Honoring our Senior Members (80+)With Birthdays In September

    If you are turning 80 or are already 80+ and not listed, contact the church office.

    Donald Addickes (10/30)Judy Clark (10/06)Jerry Johnson (10/20)Pat King (10/31)Judy Kuentz (10/15)

    Kjell Oliversen (10/06)Fred Starbuck (10/20)Betty Thomas (10/25)Jan Walter (10/19)

    CHURCH NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

    9am Women’s Fitness9:15am Precept7pm Al Anon7pm New Members Class7pm Handbells

    9am Women’s Fitness 9:15am Precept7pm Al Anon7pm New Members Class7pm Handbells

    11am Pickleball12pm Book Review6pm Happy Hearts6:30pm Women’s Bible Study7pm Al Anon

    11am Pickleball 11:30am Men’s Lunch atMamacitas12pm Lit N Lunch6:30pm Women’s Bible Study7pm Al Anon

    11am Pickleball7pm Men’s Bible Study7pm Al Anon

    8am Roberta Buckles Painting9am Women’s Fitness10am GriefShare11am Pickleball12:30pm Canasta6pm American Heritage Girls6:30pm Men’s Basketball7pm Council Meeting

    6;30am Men’s Breakfast &Bible Study8am Roberta Buckles Painting9am Women’s Fitness10am GriefShare11am Pickleball6pm Wild Game Dinner Committee6:30pm Men’s Basketball

    8am Roberta Buckles Painting9am Women’s Fitness10am GriefShare11am Pickleball6:30pm Men’s Basketball

    9am Women of the Word9am Women’s Fitness9:30 Boerne HistoricalPreservation Society11am Pickleball1pm Ukuladies5:45pm Cross Generations6:30pm GriefShare6:30pm Choir9am Women of the Word9am Women’s Fitness11am Pickleball1pm Ukuladies5:45pm Cross Generations6:30pm GriefShare6:30pm Choir

    9am Women of the Word9am Women’s Fitness11am Pickleball1pm Ukuladies5:45pm Trunk or Treat6:30pm GriefShare6:30pm Choir

    9am Women of the Word9am Women’s Fitness11am Pickleball1pm Ukuladies5:45pm Cross Generations6:30pm GriefShare6:30pm Choir

    9am Women of the Word9am Women’s Fitness11am Pickleball1pm Ukuladies5:30pm Cong. Care College Care Packages5:45pm Cross Generations6:30pm GriefShare6:30pm Choir

    9am Women’s Fitness9:15am Precept6:30pm Eat Out Group7pm Al Anon7pm New Members Class7pm Handbells

    9am Women’s Fitness9:15am Precept7pm Al Anon7pm New Members Class7pm Handbells

    9am Women’s Fitness9:15am Precept7pm Al Anon7pm Handbells

    9am Fabulous Folders

    8am Roberta Buckles Painting9am Women’s Fitness10am GriefShare11am Pickleball6pm American Heritage Girls6:30pm Congregational Care6:30pm Worship Committee6:30pm Men’s Basketball6;30am Men’s Breakfast &Bible Study8am Roberta Buckles Painting9am Women’s Fitness10am GriefShare11am Pickleball6pm Mission Committee6:30pm Congregational Life6:30pm Men’s Basketball7pm Outreach Committee

    9am Fabulous Folders

    7am HCPCC 5K RunPacket Pickup9am Fabulous Folders6pm Parents Night Out

    9am Fabulous Folders

    HCPCC 5K Runand CostumeParade

    9am GrowingHopeSeminar

    8am Blood Drive8am Traditional Service9am Food & Fellowship, blast!9:30am Praise Worship9:30am Adult & Youth Classes9:35am, 10:45am Parenting Class10:45am Traditional Service10:45am Youth Class2pm Church Picnic6pm Dominoes

    8am Traditional Service9am Food & Fellowship, blast!9:30am Praise Service9:30am Adult & Youth Classes9:35am, 10:45am Parenting Class10:45am Traditional Service/ Boerne Village Band Celebration10:45am Youth Class12pm Family Committee Meeting8am American Heritage GirlsBake Sale8am Traditional Service9am Food & Fellowship, blast!9:30am Praise Service9:30am Adult & Youth Classes9:35am, 10:45am Parenting Class10:45am Traditional Service10:45am Youth Class6pm Canasta

    Reformation SundayNew Member Rite8am Traditional Service9:30am Praise Service9:30am Adult & Youth Classes9:35am, 10:45am Parenting Class10:45am Traditional Service10:45am Youth Class12pm 90th Anniversary Meal6pm Canasta

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    OCTOBERTHURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

    11am Pickleball12pm Book Review6pm Property Meeting6:30pm Women’s Bible Study7pm Al Anon

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    Pickleball:Monday - Wednesday.Call Richard 210-391-7619for more info or to schedulea time to learn the game.

    Join us at the 10:45am service for Polka Hymns, Songs, and Service, featuring the Boerne Village Band. You don’t want to miss this!

    Polka Service featuring the Boerne Village Band: October 13

    College Students and Military Members: The Congregational Care Committee sends care packages to college students and to those serving in the Military. We send snacks, treats, and notes of encouragement several times each year. If you are a parent of a college student, or a student enrolled in any level of college, please send a complete mailing address to [email protected] or stop by the Info Desk and fill out a college address card. If you are serving in the armed forces or are a military parent, please send complete mailing address to [email protected] or stop by the InforDesk and fill out a military address card. Thank you!

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