EUCHARISTIC LECTIONARY YEAR A

SUNDAY WORSHIP

7:45 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I

9 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II

11 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

10 AM Adult Classes

Sunday School

Encouragers

WEEKDAY WORSHIP

6 PM Wednesday

Holy Eucharist Rite II

12 PM Thursday

Holy Eucharist &

Healing (Chapel)

May 2017

HAPPY EASTER!

Well, St. Barnabas Sewers, we have

been given a nickname by the Diocese:

“Sewing Saints”. See the letter of

thanks for the items we delivered. So,

in the future we will use that name for

our group.

We have been given a wealth of fabric,

not only from others in the parish, but

also from a neighbor of mine, yards

and yards of it. So I am hoping anyone

who wants to sew any of our mission

items will connect with me so I can

spread this wealth out.

Remember, we’re not setting guilt—

ridden deadlines; we’re happy to have

volunteers sew as they can until we

have enough items to deliver to the diocese.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, Pat Sadd 830-990-4980.

THE SEWING SAINTS AKA THE ST. BARNABAS WORLD MISSION GROUP

On the second Sunday of every month beginning in May (May 14th), join us following the

11 a.m. service (approximately 12:30 p.m.) for a Question and Answer session about the

Episcopal Church. There will be a light lunch of soup and salad served. This class is in-

tended for newcomers and all who want to know more about the Episcopal Church.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

An exciting underground adventure awaits the VBS kids

as they discover the light that shines for us to find our way in the world.

VBS participants will experience Sing and Play Rock, Spelunker Sports,

Imagination Station, KidVid Cinema and more!

The children will also meet some special Bible Memory Buddies during the week.

Volunteers are needed

Crew Leaders – working with small groups of kids

Station Leaders – leading groups in activities

Snack Patrol – preparing and serving daily snacks

Also, we need some behind the scenes help:

Creative minds to transform the Parish Hall into a cave-like

atmosphere

Set up and Clean Up crews

If you are eager and willing to serve in this important children’s

ministry, please contact Karen Young at 830-285-1012.

Vacation Bible School

Set for July 24—28

St. Barnabas sponsored Troop 137 will he holding a church-wide / Troop-wide garage

sale Saturday, May 6. The sale begins at 8:00 a.m. in the St. Barnabas parking lot.

On sale will be items collected by Scouts in the Troop as well as drinks and popcorn.

All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Troop’s scholar-

ship fund. Scoutmaster Gayne C. Young explains, “Our

scholarship fund helps Scouts purchase uniforms, gear,

and attend outings. Most of the money collected at this

event will go toward sending Scouts to Summer Camp at

Buffalo Trails Scout Ranch in June and to hike Guadalupe

Peak in July.”

Please contact Scoutmaster Young at 830-285-1011 or at gayne@gaynecyoung.com if you

would like to donate items for the sale or to make a cash donation to help fund the Troop’s

activities.

Troop 137 to Hold Garage Sale

Fundraiser on May 6

John Sumners

Julie Alvarez

Jimmy Davis

Vickie Luckenbach

David Spencer

Frances Money

Shelly Kothmann

Ken Smith

John Wallace

John Youngblood

March 2017 Financial Report

Church Vestry

St Barnabas Financials as of March 31, 2017

Mar 17 Ac-

tuals

Monthly

Budget

$ +/-

Budget

Jan-Mar

Actuals

YTD Budg-

et

$ +/-

Budget

Annual

Budget

Income 40,360 49,797 -9,437 130,066 149,391 -19,325 597,550

Expenses:

Staff 35,892 27,404 8,488 111,042 105,663 5,379 373,603

Operating 5,141 6,751 -1,610 18,928 20,253 -1,325 81,000

Ministry 1,366 3,447 -2,081 7,364 10,341 -2,977 41,350

Apportionment 5,581 5,581 0 16,743 16,743 0 66,972

Total Expenses 47,980 43,183 4,797 154,077 153,000 1,077 562,925

Net Income -7,620 6,614 -14,234 -24,011 -3,609 -20,402 34,625

Cash in the Bank (unrestricted) $127,535

Balance Sheet: There was a decrease of $ 1,109. The following is the breakdown by area:

Monthly Operations -$ 7,621 (explained below)

Moms Morning Off -$ 236 (explained below)

Prepaid Pledges -$13,376 remaining balance of $111,385

Restricted Funds $18,045

Significant activity from funds was as follows: Outreach ($5,587), Sabbatical ($10,184),

Landscaping ($1,000)

Monthly Operations: Income was under budget (-$9,437), in pledged ($6,215) and non-

pledged income ($3,148). Pledged income should be equal to budget as the year goes on.

Expenses were over budget by $4,798 driven by a three—payroll month. This resulted in

the month being over budget by $14,235. (-$7,621 vs $6,614). YTD results are over

budget by $20,403. The YTD difference is being driven by lower than budgeted income

($18,725) as on a YTD basis expenses are pretty much on budget.

MMO: MMO had a deficit of $236. Overall MMO is pretty much on budget. Enrollment is

still running at full+ capacity with 40 children with 10 teachers. YTD results are a surplus

of $1,246.

Ric McCormick, Treasurer

From the Senior Warden Wow! What a Lenten season we have had at St. Barnabas—topped off with a powerful and

busy Holy Week full of sorrow, reflection and joy. It is hard to put into words the meaning and

impact of Lent and the emotional rollercoaster it brings to us each year. I think it is important

after you go through an emotional experience or personal battle of some sort, to take some

time to reflect and learn from your experience. Having met the day after Easter, this is exactly

what our Vestry tried to do in this month’s meeting. Given the highs and lows of our parish’s

Holy Week, our thoughts and conversations tended to center on our young parishioners.

Julie Alvarez and Fr. Bur kicked off our open discussion and vision time by sharing their first

discussions in creating an official youth program committee. While we have had some very

strong, dedicated and talented youth program volunteers in years past, to date, our parish

has not had a committee focused on youth at all. Our discussion yielded several key points.

One, our parish youth program is in need of an overhaul and some rejuvenation. Two, we all

agree that our parish needs to focus time and effort on our young parishioners. Three, with

parent and parish member support, we can rejuvenate our youth program to both serve our

regular attendance children/teens as well as expand our impact to youngsters outside our

normal congregation such as youth’s friends and Mom’s Morning Off kids.

This is a time for brainstorming. Our Youth Program Committee has met with youth directors

from other Fredericksburg congregations to get ideas from their experiences. Because get-

ting parent buy-in and commitment is crucial, they are planning a roundtable discussion with

our parish parents. With the summer break coming, now is a great time to plan for next year

and we are busy doing that. If you would like to join the Youth Program Committee or you are

interested in giving some input to the committee, please contact the church office. We want

to know how our congregation and our parents think the youth program from toddlers to

teens should look both in the near and distant future.

In regular business, Fr. Jeff will be leaving on his sabbatical adventure beginning in early May.

A big thanks to all of you who have given a gift towards his sabbatical expenses and helping

make this special program possible. This Sabbath could not come at a better time for Fr. Jeff,

and we look forward to hearing about his time of reflection, rest and rejuvenation. Fr. Bur will

be guiding us in Jeff’s absence, and we are excited to hear his messages and perspective

over the summer. Clerical Sabbaticals are also a great time to get a little more involved in the

running of our church. If you are interested in doing something a little extra, please contact

the church office. As normal, if you have any needs or questions do not hesitate to contact

Rachel, Carol or Steve. Also this month, we are glad to hear that Bill Snyder has agreed to

serve as temporary Jr. Warden. We will be spending some time getting him up to speed and

thank him greatly for his service.

John Sumners , Sr. Warden

Join us on Sunday May 7th at 11 pm as we celebrate the Youth in our Church.

We will honor our High School Seniors who are graduating.

On the First Sunday of every month beginning in June (June 4th), join us following the

11 a.m. service (approximately 12:30 p.m.) for a Question and Answer session about the

activities and ministries offered by Saint Barnabas. There will be a light lunch of soup

and salad served. This class is intended for newcomers and all who want to know more

about Saint Barnabas.

All are welcome!

The York Children The Sumners Children

St. Barnabas children, decked out in

their Easter finery, hunted hundreds of

colored and treat-stuffed eggs between

the 9 a.m. and the 11 a.m. services

Easter Egg Hunt

Bishop Reed to Be Invested on June 3

The Abide in Me Conference will be held on Saturday,

June 3, at TMI—The Episcopal School of Texas.

After a series of worships the investiture of the Rt.

Rev. David M. Reed as tenth diocesan bishop will be

held at 2 p.m.

The Lord is

my Shepherd,

I shall not

want.

Psalm 23

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Sun Mon Tues Wed Fri Sat 8 p.m. in the

CEB (Christian Education Building)

Thurs, Closed Meeting (Women) 7 p.m. in

the CEB

AL-ANON

Monday—6:30 p.m. in the CEB

Friday—6:30 p.m. in the CEB

BELL CHOIIR

Wednesday—4:30 p.m. in the CEB

B IBLE STUDIES

Monday—7 a.m. in the Library

BOY SCOUT TROOP 137

Tuesday—6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall

CHOIR

Wednesday—7 p.m. in the Encourager

Room

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

2nd Saturday of the Month, 9:30 a.m. in

the Sanctuary

KNIT-WITS (KNITTING GROUP)

Wednesday—3 p.m. in the CEB

LADIES’ LUNCH

3rd Thursday of the Month,

Fredericksburg Herb Farm

LIBRARY GUILD

1st Thursday of the Month, 10 a.m. in the

Library

MEN’S BREAKFAST

Thursday—7 a.m. in the Parish Hall

MMO (MOM’S MORNING OFF)

Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.—2 p.m.

VESTRY

3rd Monday of the Month—5 p.m. in the

Conference Room

Meetings and Ministries

1st Beth Davis

2nd Sarah Benett

Carol Gordon

3rd Chuck Alvarez

Wendy Bush

4th Graham Hammond

Ray Rodgers

Ron Roseberry

Geneva Smith

David Spencer

6th Bill Smallwood

8th Edward Cowsar

9th Cynthia Edmonston

11th Dick Elwood

Grady Puryear

12th Hope Drury

Catharine Vinson

13th Brad Campbell

Eden York

16th Allison Drury

18th Mike Scroggins

19th Patti Richard

20th Tess Brundrett

22nd Harlan Hill

Pat Tuttle

23rd Sandra Smallwood

25th Arthur Clements

27th Gave Cross

28th Charli Mullen

Frances Rather

1st Tim Squyres & Karen Brune

13th Thomas 7 Mary Lee Marschall

17th Ron & Lola Roseberry

20th Pam & Wayne Seipp

28th Robert & Nan Mosley

29th Ross & Beverly Taylor

30th Ron & Ruby Cottle

May Birthdays

May Anniversaries

May 6 Boy Scout Troup 137 Garage Sale, 8 a.m.

May 7 Youth Sunday, 11 a.m. service

May 14 Mother’s Day

Episcopal Basics, 12:30 p.m.—Light lunch served

May 18 Ladies Lunch at the Herb Farm, 11:30 a.m.

May 29 Memorial Day—Office Closed

June 4 Barnabas Basics, 12:30 p.m.—Light lunch served

The June/July issue of the Encourager will come out the week of June 19.

The deadline for the summer issue will be June 12.

CHURCH CLERGY AND STAFF:

Rector: The Rev. Jeff Hammond

Assistant Rector: The Rev. Bur Dobbins

Lay Pastoral Minister: Morey Weldon

Clergy Associate: The Rev. Dr. Dyana Orrin

Clergy Associate: The Rev. Anne Finn

Clergy Associate: The Rev. Tom Luck

Parish Administrator: Rachael Cole

Office Assistant: Carol Schreider

Youth Director: Marilee Pankratz

Director of Music: Hazel Hanson

Lay Ministry Coordinator: Steve Neale

Mom’s Morning Off Director: Deanne Moellering

Nursery Director: Madeline Clanton

Housekeeper: Patty Ramirez

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In the Garden

I come to the garden alone,

While the dew is still on the roses,

And the voice I hear, falling on my ear

the Son of God discloses.

And He walks with me,

and He talks with me,

And He tells me I am His own;

And the joy we share as we tarry there,

None other has ever known.

This much-loved gospel hymn was written by C. Austin Miles and first published

in 1912. It was popularized in the Billy Sunday Evangelical campaigns of the

early 20th century.