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Dear FPC friends,
As we continue celebrating the joy and hope of the resurrection (Easter) season, this Sunday we will reflect on one of the most moving encounters in John’s Gospel: Jesus asking Peter, “Do you love me?” I appreciate how John concludes his gospel account with a raw story about forgiveness and second chances.
Together, we will consider how grace not only restores us after failure, but also calls us into a transformed life shaped by compassion, reconciliation, and real love. In a world carrying so much grief and division, this story reminds us that resurrection still has the power to change hearts and create new beginnings for all of us.
This Sunday also gives us the opportunity to celebrate Mother’s Day. We give thanks for the mothers, grandmothers, mentors, caregivers, and women of faith who have nurtured us with love, wisdom, sacrifice, and strength. We also hold in prayer those for whom this day carries grief, loss, or complicated emotions, trusting that God’s grace meets each of us exactly where we are.
Finally, I invite you to join us in celebrating the ordination of David Angulo as a Minister of Word and Sacrament. He has been part of our church since his years at Schreiner and is currently serving as a Pastor Resident at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin. The details on his ordination can be found below. A group of us will attending this special service. If you’d like join, please let me know by Saturday morning. This is a joyful and sacred moment not only for David, but for the whole church as we witness God continuing to call and equip servants for ministry. I hope you will come support him, pray for him, and rejoice in this important milestone in his faith journey and vocation.
With gratitude,
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"How Do You Love?"
Rev. Jasiel Hernandez Garcia
Deuteronomy 6:1-9
John 21:15-19
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Join us in welcoming our newest member,
Pilar Angulo.
Originally from Tabasco, Mexico, Pilar attended Presbyterian Pan American School before coming to Kerrville through the PASA Agreement in 2022. She is now preparing to graduate from Schreiner University with a double major in Psychology and Communication Studies.
Pilar hopes to pursue a career as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or social worker, with a passion for serving underserved communities. She comes from a strong Presbyterian background, with both faith and education playing an important role in her life and family.
Pilar’s father is a pastor, and both of her parents have backgrounds in education, which helped shape her love of learning and service to others.
We are excited to welcome Pilar and look forward to the gifts, perspective, and compassion she brings to our church community.
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Lost and Found!
Are any of these items yours?
If so they can be picked up in the church office!
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Have you ever helped with our summer programs at FPC?
If so, you know that many hands go into a successful week of community building and faith formation for children. We still have need of shepherds - folks who lead an age group through the day’s activities – as well as helpers for activity centers. One day or all week, we can use your special contribution.
For more information, please contact
Susan Shaw-Meadow, Pastor for Faith Formation, sshawmeadow@fpckerrville.org. | | |
YAKRZ (pronounced ‘yackers’) gather
on the THIRD WEDNESDAY
each month for food, fellowship and fun.
We would love to have you join us on
Wednesday, May 20th!
at 11:00am in Ryan Hall.
Bring Your Own Lunch!
For more information, contact
Clarice Amann
(830) 739-7803
Ciebeam@Yahoo.com
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The Greet, Eat & Meet (GEM)
Ladies Lunch
group gathers every second Wednesday, 11:30am at the Y.O. Hotel for lunch.
This is a wonderful way for both new and existing members of our congregation to have fellowship and fun.
For more information, please reach out to Joyce Schlechte (281) 732-7670
joyceleroi@hotmail.com.
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Men's Lunch
May Men's Lunch:
Wednesday, May 13th, at 11:30am, at Trailboss
LeRoy Schlechte
leroy02@sbcglobal.net
(281) 732-4719
| | WORSHIP & FAITH FORMATION | | Communion Service Opportunity
Have you been ordained as an Elder or Deacon but are no longer actively serving? We invite you to consider a meaningful role in worship by assisting with Communion on a rotating basis. If you would like to be part of this special ministry, please contact Shannon at stuschak@fpckerrville.org | | |
Children's Church
Children's Church is a time of faith formation for children,
Pre-K - fifth grade, during worship.
Following the Children's Message, we will depart the sanctuary return at the end of worship. Nursery care is available for younger children.
Children's worship bags are located in the narthex, and the balcony is equipped with a worship space designed especially for young children.
Please contact Rev. Susan Shaw-Meadow,
Pastor for Faith Formation, with any questions.
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Women’s Bible Studies
The Women of Faith Bible Study group, led by Peggy Curlis, will meet the third Thursday of each month (October through August) at 10:00am in Room 208 of our educational building. This year we will begin a new series of study called Experiencing Contagious Joy. Joy is the birthright of every Christian, but rainy days have a way of distracting us from that fact. In this study, we’ll look at this characteristic through Biblical sources.
All are welcome!
For more information and for the book,
contact Peggy Curlis
(830) 928-742 Pegsea58@outlook.com
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Men’s Bible Study
The Tuesday morning Men’s Bible Study group meets every week at 7:00am in
Room 204. Please join us for faith, fellowship, and discussion which follows the
current sermon series.
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Presbyterian Night Circle (PW)
Presbyterian Night Circle will be studying Tending the Wild Garden, an in-depth study of the Fruits of the Spirit by Eugenia Anne Gamble. Rev. Dr. Gini Norris-Lane is our Bible study leader. PW meets the second Thursday of each month, September-May at 6:30pm in Ryan Hall. All women are invited to join Presbyterian Women.
For more information, please contact the church office or Sam Baublit lbaublit@gmail.com
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2Peter
Friendship Bible Study
9:00 a.m. in Ryan Hall
We don’t really know who wrote 2 Peter or exactly when it was written. It doesn’t appear in early Christian writings until the third century—and even then, with some hesitation. Still, it was eventually accepted into the New Testament and offers plenty to think about and discuss.
As always, we gather in Ryan Hall at about
9 AM for coffee fellowship, with class beginning at 9:15.
We’re the Friendship Class, where no one is a stranger for long.
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The Book of Esther
led by Rev. Susan Montoya
9:00 a.m. in Room 208
The Book of Esther is part historical narrative, part biblical parable. Esther’s is a world filled with danger from powerful and prideful enemies, one in which she and her cousin Mordechai must survive by cunning and grit. Satire, irony and dark humor lead us through palace intrigue to a startling conclusion. God is ever at work in ever surprising ways.
Come and join us!
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CAM is experiencing difficulty in acquiring some food items due to shortages at our regional food bank.
These are the items most needed:
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Cereal
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Canned Fruits
- Canned Vegetables
- Stew
- Dried Fruits
- Nuts
- Snacks
These simple items go a long way for local families who need a little extra help right now.
Donations can be dropped off in the Narthex on Sunday morning, at CAM during regular hours, or at the church office. Thank you for supporting our community.
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Hopes Kitchen
Hopes Kitchen is a weekly ministry located in our Family Life Center.
Volunteers provide a hot, balanced meal at 12:00 every Saturday.
Hopes Kitchen serves those who may have some form of food insecurity or just wish to seek fellowship at mealtime. In addition to meals, we also provide other basic care products and clothing.
To volunteer, please contact Cheryl Smith at cheryllajunta@icloud.com or
(830) 739-6971. Thank you for your support of this important ministry to our community!
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Make a Joyful Noise!
Chancel choir rehearsals have started and are in full swing. We meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm in the choir room. We welcome all who are interested in singing to join us, come make a joyful noise!
For more information, please contact Seth Lafler at slafler@fpckerrville.org
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Pop-Up Market
Next Pop-Up Market
Saturday, May 16
Please send an email to dunlapjulia@gmail.com if you would like to be part of this worthwhile event.
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Cookies to Share
Would you like to help with our cookie supply for Sunday mornings?
You can make or buy cookies to share anytime you are able. Just sign up on the sheet provided on the cookie/coffee table. Thank you!
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