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will lead in a celebration of gifts. I’m looking forward to it, both as a pastor and as a parent. I hope you can join us, too. The highlight of the season is, of course, to worship the Lord Jesus and celebrate His birth. We’ll have three Christmas Eve services this year, at 5:00pm, 7:00pm, and 9:00pm. All the services will be in the Sanctuary, all three will be under the direction of TJ Bazzoon, and all three will feature Christmas carols, candlelight, and Communion. This year is the 200th anniversary of “Silent Night,” and I’ll use that well-known Christmas carol to preach the “good news of great joy” to your family and friends. I hope you can join us, and ask that you ask the Lord to work through our services that night and touch the heart of someone who doesn’t yet know Him. This Advent and Christmas season is about looking forward to and then celebrating what God has done for us. Come and join us! - Pastor Eric Waters 315 Rosewood Ave., Boerne TX 78006 830-249-3651 www.stjohnlutheran.com December 2018 • Volume 89-12 Stay Connected Council Contacts: President Scott Kramer - 512-914-3121 Vice-President Roger Hemminghaus - 210-288-8000 Secretary Sharon Pace - 210-279-8685 Treasurer Andra Wisian - 210-863-3222 Administration Chair Brad Morrison - 210-380-5843 Congregational Care Vi DePriest - 210-347-1476 Congregational Life Bob Rogers - 210-296-7820 Worship Shay Knippa - 830-522-1884 Stewardship Chair Kyle Gass - 210-355-5567 Outreach Chair Bob Moriarty - 830-368-5048 Property Chair Walter Stroman - 210-912-8453 Mission Chair Sara Moldenhauer - 210-219-3031 Family Ministries Chair Chris Gold - 210-363-6692 Youth Members Hunter Craig and Sophia Waters Pastors can be reached at 830-249-3651 Pastor Eric Waters Pastor Mariola Bergquist From the Pastor’s Pen We’re taking a step back from The Story this month to celebrate Advent and Christmas. Pastor Bergquist has put together a sermon series called “Rejoicing in Hope,” which looks at the birth of Christ through the eyes of the people around Him. It’s a new way to tell a familiar story. I think you’ll enjoy it very much. I know you’ll enjoy our annual Christmas Cantata, which this year will be on December 9th. We’ll worship the Lord together at 8:00am and 10:45am, led by our talented handbells and choir. Then after the late service we’ll sit down to enjoy a Congregational Meal. I can think of no better way to kick off the Christmas season than to worship the Lord together as a church family, then share steaks together with family and friends. It’s an event you won’t want to miss. Pick up your ticket today! The Christmas season will continue with our children’s Christmas program in the Family Life Center at 9:30am on December 23rd. The children will present “A Nativity Play,” then the youth MESSENGER the Christmas Eve Candelight Services: 5:00pm • 7:00pm • 9:00pm

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will lead in a celebration of gifts. I’m looking forward to it, both as a pastor and as a parent. I hope you can join us, too.

The highlight of the season is, of course, to worship the Lord Jesus and celebrate His birth. We’ll have three Christmas Eve services this year, at 5:00pm, 7:00pm, and 9:00pm. All the services

will be in the Sanctuary, all three will be under the direction of

TJ Bazzoon, and all three will feature Christmas

carols, candlelight, and Communion. This year is the 200th anniversary of “Silent Night,” and I’ll use that well-known

Christmas carol to preach the “good news of great

joy” to your family and friends. I hope you can join

us, and ask that you ask the Lord to work through our services that night and touch the heart of someone who doesn’t yet know Him.

This Advent and Christmas season is about looking forward to and then celebrating what God has done for us. Come and join us!

- Pastor Eric Waters

315 Rosewood Ave., Boerne TX 78006

830-249-3651www.stjohnlutheran.com

December 2018 • Volume 89-12

Stay Connected

Council Contacts:

PresidentScott Kramer - 512-914-3121

Vice-PresidentRoger Hemminghaus - 210-288-8000

SecretarySharon Pace - 210-279-8685

TreasurerAndra Wisian - 210-863-3222

Administration ChairBrad Morrison - 210-380-5843

Congregational CareVi DePriest - 210-347-1476

Congregational LifeBob Rogers - 210-296-7820

WorshipShay Knippa - 830-522-1884

Stewardship ChairKyle Gass - 210-355-5567

Outreach ChairBob Moriarty - 830-368-5048

Property ChairWalter Stroman - 210-912-8453

Mission ChairSara Moldenhauer - 210-219-3031

Family Ministries ChairChris Gold - 210-363-6692

Youth MembersHunter Craig and Sophia Waters

Pastors can be reached at830-249-3651

Pastor Eric WatersPastor Mariola Bergquist

From the Pastor’s Pen

We’re taking a step back from The Story this month to celebrate Advent and Christmas. Pastor Bergquist has put together a sermon series called “Rejoicing in Hope,” which looks at the birth of Christ through the eyes of the people around Him. It’s a new way to tell a familiar story. I think you’ll enjoy it very much.

I know you’ll enjoy our annual Christmas Cantata, which this year will be on December 9th. We’ll worship the Lord together at 8:00am and 10:45am, led by our talented handbells and choir. Then after the late service we’ll sit down to enjoy a Congregational Meal. I can think of no better way to kick off the Christmas season than to worship the Lord together as a church family, then share steaks together with family and friends. It’s an event you won’t want to miss. Pick up your ticket today!

The Christmas season will continue with our children’s Christmas program in the Family Life Center at 9:30am on December 23rd. The children will present “A Nativity Play,” then the youth

MESSENGERthe

Christmas Eve Candelight Services: 5:00pm • 7:00pm • 9:00pm

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Giving From the Heart

Mark’s gospel reinforces here that Jesus is interested in our heart, not strict legalism. That is why the large amounts of money given by the rich did not impress him as much as the few cents from the poor widow. The rich gave part of what they

had – maybe even a tithe. Likely to look good in front of others and follow the letter of the law.

The poor widow gave all she had to the Lord. Not just what she should give, but

more….all she had to live on. That is showing complete trust in God to provide. Although the amount was small, the sacrifice out of her love for God was huge.

As we approach the close of 2018 and the beginning of 2019, we should consider what we are willing to give for Christ. Are we willing to keep the commitment that we pledged in our Plans for Giving? Are we willing to give more?

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

A NOTE ON STEWARDSHIP

MonthlyOperating

IncomeJanuary

$128,517

$116,162

$113,882

2017

2016

2015

February

$88,428

$83,342

$78,825

March

$82,191

$83,889

$97,094

April

$106,327

$73,044

$88,662

May

$89,970

$80,790

$85,710

June

$82,431

$72,368

$78,144

July

$103,660

$81,646

$76,808

August

$94,282

$87,909

$108,019

September

$70,448

$83,790

October

$91,671

$76,649

November

$135,927

$98,797

December

$162,050

$169,592

$980,143

$841,269

$887,583

ThroughOctober

INCOME COMPARISON

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

AverageWeeklyWorship

January

380

421

380

2017

2016

2015

February

411

386

403

March

414

477

390

April

462

370

521

May

389

341

370

June

373

376

464

July

353

357

309

August

352

420

367

September

383

349

October

375

347

November

359

364

December

527

463

385

391

390

AverageYTD

ATTENDANCE COMPARISON

329 386 354

$280,198

479

$98,403 $105,044 $92,291 $137,611 $90,598 $83,467 $104,972 $91,490 $105,934 $88,848 $998,6582018

382380 358 385 454 365 357 364 375 377 4052018

41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. 43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. 44 They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” -Mark 12:41-44

GriefShare Support GroupSt. John offers GriefShare to those who need support and healing after the loss of a loved one.Tuesdays, 10am to Noon and Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm in Room 119.THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES ON December 25, 26, 2018 or January 1, 2, 2019.For more info, call the St. John office (830.249.3651), Connie Harbers (512.779.5508), or Betty Steubing (830.446.9713)

The St. John Library is now fully cataloged and is open whenever the church is open. The library committee welcomes the congregation to come and use our resources. The check out process is

simple--complete a card with name, contact information, and the type of material being borrowed and place it in the basket on the shelf.

There are books for toddlers, early readers, young adult, and adult, both fiction and non- fiction. We have a great variety of DVDs and an audio section of music and Bible study courses. The holiday season would be a wonderful time to take advantage of this section and the

Christmas stories in the children’s area.

A written cataloged inventory by title and author can be found in the library. Children’s, youth, and adult Bibles as well as devotionals and Bible study courses are available for free (no check out) to enjoy and pass on. We also have a second room next to the library containing reference materials and St. John archived materials.

Thank you to all who have generously donated books, DVDs, and CDs. - The St. John Library Committee

Come Explore The Library!

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9:30am “God Talk” Room 117. Led by Peggy Hoppes.

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

9:30am Room 118. A class for adults. Led by Richard Wagner.

9:30am Room 215. A class for parents. THIS CLASS WILL TAKE A

BREAK IN DECEMBER AND RESUME ON JANUARY 6th. Led by George Klein.

10:45am Room 118. A class for teens and adults. Led by Michael Brundeen.

Discover the Power of Prayer: What does your prayer life look like? Do you spend daily time with God? Do you keep your focus on Him at all times? Are you aware

of His presence at every moment of your day? Do you seek His guidance in all things, big and small? Do you want to learn new ways to grow closer to Him?

We will look at the prayerful life of Daniel, the prophet, and learn the keys to his faithful character. We will learn devotional practices to help us focus on our re-lationship with Abba our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. We will consider the risks and benefits of delving into deeper, more intimate conversation with God.

The cost is $100 for the weekend or $30 for Saturday only. The church bus will be available. Pick up a brochure at the Info Desk or register online on our website under “Events”. For more info, contact Peggy Hoppes: [email protected]

REGISTER NOW...SPACE IS LIMITED!

Sunday School Classes

PRECEPTBIBLE STUDY CLASSEvery Thursday 9:15amOn Break in December. Classes resume January 10, 2019. Led by Pastor Mariola Bergquist

Women of the Word (W.O.W.) BIBLE STUDY CLASSWednesdays 9–10:30 amOctober 31 - December 12We will take a break afterDecember 12th and resume on January 9th. Led byMichelle Waters

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

Monday Night GroupMondays 7-8:30 pm, Room 118Monday Night Men’s Group will not meet in December. Watch for the next Bible Study topic for the New Year to be announced at the end of December.

Ladies’ Bible Study Mens’ Bible Study

ADULT FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Happy HeartsDecember 10th at 6pm

“Happy Hearts” is a group for ages 60+ that meets the second Monday of each month at 6pm in the Family Life Center. We begin with a potluck dinner followed

by a special program featuring guest speakers, artists, musicians, etc.

In December, the “Happy Hearts” group will drive through

Christmas Light Spectacular at the Don Strange Ranch on Monday, December 10th. We will meet at

church at 5:30 pm and ride the bus.

For more info and to sign up, please contact Pastor Mariola at

[email protected] or the church office: 830-249-3651.

WOMEN’S RETREAT: JANUARY 25-27, 2019

Is God calling you to go on an international mission trip? Adults of all ages, youth, young adults, and even children (with a parent going) are invited to check out the mission trips we have available in 2019. We are Commission Expeditions, a ministry partner of the North American Lutheran Church based in the San Antonio area. All trips are led by an experienced pastor and missionary and last from 1-2 weeks depending on location. The trips are a spiritual journey to take you deeper in your relationship with Jesus, as you reach out and share the love of Jesus with people in impoverished communities. Start applying now for 2019 trips! Each trip closes 6 months before the trip happen. 2019 trips available include: Kenya (April), Costa Rica (June), Guatemala (August), Ethiopia (Fall). More information and applications can be found at www.commissionexpeditions.org or email Rev. Jennifer Gold at [email protected].

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S3HEEP:students, seeking & serving HIM everywhere, everyday, passionately

Matt Olson, Director of Family Ministries.Email: [email protected]. Cell: 830-388-1550

Leslie Dominguez, Child Ministries CoordinatorEmail: [email protected]. Cell: 210-882-2580

Sundays in December - 9:30-10:30amHigh School Youth Room #213, Middle School Youth Room #212

Sundays in December - 9:30-10:30am

Wednesdays in December

Cross-Generations Happenings! ALL AGES are welcome!

DECEMBER 5: Bonfire @ the Vineyard (Hotdogs & S’mores to be served!) 6pm DECEMBER 12: Christmas Caroling (Meal @ 6pm in FLC followed with Caroling)DECEMBER 19: Christmas Program Preparations 6:30pm

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

DECEMBER 2: Christmas Program PreparationsDECEMBER 9: Christmas Dinner Day: Serving Preparations & PlansDECEMBER 16: Christmas Program RehearsalDECEMBER 23: Christmas Program in the Family Life CenterDECEMBER 30: NO Sunday Morning Classes

Feeding Time (Feeding on God’s Word) DECEMBER 2: Christmas Program PreparationsDECEMBER 9: Christmas Dinner Day: Serving Preparations & PlansDECEMBER 16: Christmas Program RehearsalDECEMBER 23: Christmas Program in the Family Life CenterDECEMBER 30: NO Sunday Morning Classes

DECEMBER 2: blast! Christmas Program PreparationsDECEMBER 9: blast! Christmas Program PreparationDECEMBER 16: blast! Christmas Program PreparationDECEMBER 23: Gifts Celebration with A Nativity Play: Join us for our Children & Youth Christmas Program with a special Holiday Breakfast, 9:30 – 10:30am in the Family Life Center. Parents, Grandparents and ALL are invited to celebrate the season with food, fellowship, entertainment, carols, worship, prayer and the Nativity story.DECEMBER 30: NO Sunday Morning Classes

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

LAMBS3:learning and memorizing Bible stories, songs and service

Friday, December 21, 20186pm - 10pm

$10/child $30 max/familyDinner included!

Nursery through Age 12

CONTACT [email protected]

S.O.S.: Season Of Service

Sundays, December 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd: Help make the Children & Youth Christmas program happen. 9:30am-10:30am meet in the FLC

Sunday, December 9th: The s3Heep / youth are in charge of table service at the Christmas Dinner. 11am – 12:30pm in the FLC

Wednesday, December 12th: All Ages…let’s go Christmas Caroling to bring some joy and cheer to area St. John shut-ins as well as our neighbors. 6pm meal in FLC followed with caroling.

Wednesday, December 19th:Children & Youth Christmas pro-gram preparations. 6:30pm in FLC

Nightout

Parents’

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CHILDREN AND YOUTH: PLAN AHEAD!

• blast! and s3heep Feeding Time will return to The Story on January 6th at 9:30am

• First Communion instruction will be Wednesdays, March 20th, 27th & April 3rd with the First Communion Celebration being Sunday, April 7th.

• Youth Alpha will begin Sunday, January 6th and conclude on Wednesday, May 1st. There will be approximately 2 sessions per month, most likely on Sundays in the late afternoon or early evening.

• LCMC Youth Lock-In in Seguin for 6th – 12th graders will be held on Friday, January 18th, returning early in the morning on Saturday, January 19th.

• Youth Quake will be February 22nd – 24th in San Antonio with early bird registration happening now.

• Confirmands 8th Grade (and older) will begin their final stretch with Mentors starting Wednesday, March 6th. The Rite of Affirmation of Baptism will be held on Sunday, May 5th (Please note this is a revised date)

• Teen Life Camp will be held on April 12-14, 2019.

• Graduate Recognition is set for Sunday, May 19th.

• Sr. High Camp EAGLE is scheduled for June 16th-21st, 2019. $100 holds your spot. 5 guy spots and 5 girl spots available.

• Middle School Camp EAGLE is set for August 2nd – 7th, 2019. $100 holds your spot. Room for 5 guys and 5 girls.

• Elementary Camp Chrysalis camp times are being set. See our website for more info. Registration is happening now.

Faith & Family Spurs Game: January 20, 2019, 6pm - Get Your Tickets Now!Join the Spurs to celebrate another year of Faith and Family! If you are interested in going,

PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS THROUGH THE LINK ON THE WEBSITE (Under‘Events’) TO ENSURE THAT ALL ST. JOHN ATTENDEES WILL BE SEATED TOGETHER!Each ticket purchase will include an exclusive Spurs Faith & Family t-shirt, as well as access to ourpost-game concert and group prayer featuring the 1910 Worship Band.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

High School Christmas Party

at the Morrison’s

Load the church bus after late service.

Sunday, December 2nd, 11:30am Annual Congregational Christmas Meal300 tickets are available...GET YOURS TODAY!You will need to present the ticket on the day of the dinner.The food is graciously given by Lem Sinclair and his assistants, and will include Ribeye steak, Green bean casserole, Baked potatoes, Rolls, Fruit salad, Brownies, Hot dogs, and Mac-n-cheese. Meals will be served by the Church youth.

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Wednesday, December 5th, 6pmBonfire at the Vineyard

Join us for a bonfire at the Vineyard.Hotdogs and S’mores will be served!

Sunday, December 9th, 4:45-7:30pm

Middle School Christmas Party

Meet in the Gathering Place. Bring money for a fast

food supper followed by games and activities in the

Family Life Center. RSVP to Gretchen Allen at

713-851-2752 or Marissa Klein at 210-393-4653

Sunday, December 23rdChildren’s Christmas Program and Breakfast9:30am – 10:30am in the Family Life CenterALL are invited to celebrate the season with holiday food,fellowship, carols and the Nativity story.

Wednesday, December 12th

Christmas Caroling

All Ages…let’s go Christmas Caroling to bring some joy and

cheer to area St. John shut-ins, as well as our neighbors.

We’ll start with a meal at 6pm in FLC and then head out to spread

Christmas cheer with caroling.

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Dear St. John Congregation,We cannot thank you enough for your overwhelming sup-port of our American Heritage Girl troop. We are excited for this coming year as we pursue our goals to serve God, our families, country and community. If you ever have any questions about our troop and what we are doing, please do not hesitate to contact us. Blessings to all at St. John!

Melissa Curd, AHG Troop 1213 Troop Coordinator Marissa Klein, AHG Troop 1213 Vice-Coordinator

To my Church Family, Thank you ever so much for your prayers, visits and cards while I was in the hospital.

God Blessings,Rosa Lee Schwope

CHURCH NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

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

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

Marlene BarnesWillena BeckerBillie BergmannDelrose CearleyJudith Heiligmann

Beverly SerrChuck StrayerMaurice TheisJoyce Young

Leave Money Stress Behind!Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University course will help you take control of your money, plan for your future, and transform your life. With 9 lessons that teach you how to win with money, you will learn about Master Budgeting, Saving for Emergencies, and Paying Off Debt. Led by Mike and Kelsie Schneid, members of St. John, the classes will meet in the Adult Education Wing every Sunday at 1:30pm from January 6, 2019 through March 3, 2019.

You will discover life-changing lessons as you watch entertaining videos, have questions answered with financial coaching assistance, and stay on track with digital tools. You will learn to: budget, save and pay off debt, get on the same page with your spouse, identify which type of insurance you need, plan and save for major expenses, invest for the future, give generously, and more.

Dave Ramsey created Financial Peace University nearly 25 years ago after learning how to pay off debt, save and spend wisely, and build wealth. Today, millions have used the same principles to transform their lives.

Join us at St. John and stay motivated by learning week by week with people just like you. For more information about the course and the cost, or to register, please visit: http://www.fpu.com/1074791

Wild Game Dinner offers a good time for a good causeSt John Lutheran Church recently bestowed $55,000 to local and international charities from its 17th annual Wild Game Dinner fundraiser last April. The charitable organizations that received gifts include: American Heritage Girls, Boerne Community Center, Boerne YMCA, Golfers Fore Others, Habitat for Humanity, Honduras Mission Group, Kendall County Women’s Shelter, Military Warriors Support Foundation, Samaritan’s Purse, Shriners Hospitals for Children, isters of Sanctuary, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Taking It To The Streets , Texas Lutheran Via de Cristo, Uganda Tree of Life.

The 2019 Wild Game Dinner is set for Saturday, April 27 at the Kendall County Fairgrounds with doors opening at 4pm. To get a head start on fundraising, the WGD committee is selling raffle tickets for a hand-carved, olive wood Nativity set from the Holy Land valued at $2,400. Only 500 tickets will be sold at $10 each. Tickets are on sale now and the drawing will be Sunday, December 9 at the St. John Christmas luncheon. You do not need to be present to win.

The WGD committee is also accepting donations for the silent and live auctions.Items include: Lodging at unique inns/hotels, Luxury hotels/resort stays, Vacationhomes, Airline gift certificate/miles, Guided hunt with lodging excursions, Hog orvarmint hunts, Hunting & Fishing items, Firearms, Knives, Taxidermy services, Meatprocessing, Outdoor grills & accessories, Yeti cooler with “spirits” & cup, San AntonioRiverboat dinner tour, Movie tickets with drink/food vouchers, Dinner for 2 atupscale restaurant, Whataburger for a Year, Concert/rodeo tickets, Museum tickets.

Back Row L-R Hattie Allen, Cathy Crawford, Lt. General Leroy Sisco, Trisch Moy; Lemuel Sinclair—WGD Chair; Mike Russell— TI2TS; Darrell Steubing—Honduras Mission Committee; Ugan-da Tree of Life—Chris Knippa. Front Row L-R Ashley Maytum—YMCA; Jennifer Smith & Danielle Scott—Boerne Community Center; Rex Sprunger, Bruce Hoppes—Golfers Fore Others; Pastor Mariola Bergquist—Honduras Mission Group

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80+ Birthday Celebration Success

Thank you to all who participated in the 80+ Birthday celebration in November. Also many thanks to Sharon Pace and her committee for working so hard to make it a success!

DECEMBER

CHURCH NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS BLOOD DRIVE:DECEMBER 2

DISASTER RELIEF TRIP: DECEMBER 7-9

We will have a blood drive December 2nd from 8am - Noon in Luther Hall.

Our next disaster trip is scheduled for December 7-9, 2018. If you can help, please contact Lance [email protected].

Join us at St. John for a Christmas concert by the Boerne Village Band!

CHURCH NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS Men’s Basketball: Tuesdays 6:30pm–8:30pm For more information, contact: Zach Fisher at (830) 431-5320

Pickleball: Mondays,Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call Richard (210) 391-7619 for more info or to schedule a time to learn the game.

Watch for additional days and times for Pickleball & Basketball during the school holidays.

10am Women’s Fitness6:30pm Eat Out Group7pm Al-Anon 7pm Handbell Practice

7pm Handbell Practice

Advent8am Blood Drive8am Traditional Service9am Food & Fellowship, blast!9:30am Praise Service9:30am Sunday School10:45am Traditional Service11:30am HS Christmas Party6pm Boerne Village Band Concert6pm Dominoes

9am Quilters10am Women’s Fitness11:30am Pickle Ball5:15pm Hermann Sons Dance6pm Property Meeting7pm Al-Anon

6:30am Men’s Breakfast& Bible Study10am St. John GriefShare10am Women’s Fitness11:30am Pickle Ball12pm Painting-Roberta Buckles6pm American Heritage Girls6:30pm Congregational Care6:30pm Men’s Basketball7pm Worship Committee

9am BSF Bible Study9am W.O.W. Women ofthe Word10am Pickleball6pm Bonfire at the Vineyard6:30pm Choir6:30pm St. John GriefShare

Disaster Relief Trip8am Hill Country Crisis-Counseling9am Fabulous Folders

Disaster Relief Trip

Disaster Relief TripChristmas Cantata8am Traditional Service9am Food & Fellowship, blast!9:30am Sunday School10:45am Traditional Service11:30am Christmas Dinner4:45pm Middle School Christ-mas Party

9am Quilters10am Women’s Fitness11:30am Pickle Ball5:15pm Hermann Sons Dance6pm Happy Hearts7pm Al-Anon

10am St. John GriefShare10am Women’s Fitness11:30am Pickle Ball12pm Painting-Roberta Buckles6pm American Heritage Girls6:30pm Mission Committee6:30pm Congregational Life6:30pm Men’s Basketball7pm Outreach Committee

9am BSF Bible Study9am W.O.W. Women ofthe Word6pm Christmas Caroling6:30pm Choir6:30pm St. John GriefShare

10am Pickleball6:30pm Choir6:30pm St. JohnGriefShare

10am Women’s Fitness6:30pm Finance Committee7pm Al-Anon7pm Handbell Practice

8am Hill Country Crisis-Counseling9am Fabulous Folders

8am Traditional Service9am Food & Fellowship, blast!9:30am Praise Service9:30am Sunday School10:45am Traditional Service6pm Hand & Foot

10am Women’s Fitness 11:30am Men’s Lunchat Mamacita’s11:30am Pickle Ball5:15pm Hermann Sons Dance7pm Al-Anon

6:30am Men’s Breakfast& Bible Study10am St. John GriefShare10am Women’s Fitness11:30am Pickle Ball6:30pm Men’s Basketball7pm Council Meeting

Christmas DayOffice Closed

8am Hill Country CrisisCounseling9am Fabulous Folders6pm Parents Night Out

8am Hill Country CrisisCounseling9am Fabulous Folders

8am Traditional Service9am Food & Fellowship, blast!9:30am Children’s Christmas Program9:30am Sunday School10:45am Traditional Service6pm Hand & Foot8am Traditional Service9am Food & Fellowship9:30am Praise Service10:45am Traditional Service6pm Canasta

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Christmas EveServices 5pm, 7pm, 9pm

7 810am Women’s Fitness6pm Reversing Diabetes7pm Al-Anon7pm Handbell Practice

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Boerne Village BandChristmas Concert

December 2nd at 6pm

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Zach Gold

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Linda Stefansen

Rene Perez

Lise Perez

Shirley Carter

Jennifer Agarwal

James Meckel

Lois & Dennis Ruck

Jennifer Agarwal

James Meckel

Lois & Dennis Ruck

Jennifer Agarwal

James Meckel

Lois & Dennis Ruck

Stephanie Barthels

Lori Romain

Stephanie Barthels

Lori Romain

Stephanie Barthels

Lori Romain

Stephanie Barthels

Lori Romain

Richard Wahl Team

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Chip Putnam Team

Richard Wahl Team

Milton Shoquist/Judy Cavazos

Chip Putnam Team

Richard Wahl Team

Milton Shoquist/Judy Cavazos

Chip Putnam Team

Randy Evans Team

Bob Runion Team

Richard Wahl Team

Richard Wahl Team

Milton Shoquist/Judy Cavazos

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