Friedens Church
Tidings APRIL 2021
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Dear Friedens Family,
As we enter the Easter season, we are beginning to experience the reopening of the world if you will, from a global pandemic. We are not done with COVID however, we are much closer to a sense of normalcy than we were a year ago. If you find yourself still uncertain, exhausted and at times anxious then rest easy, as those are normal responses. The world we once knew has ended; nothing will be the same. Collectively, we have experienced a major stress event; a trauma and it is going to take us time to heal and rejuvenate. We believe with God's help the world will be a better place.
Jesus' disciples experienced great stress and trauma from the unjust and violent death of Jesus Christ. They hid in an upper room together, fearful, anxious and grief stricken. The world they once knew had ended. Nothing would ever be the same. Those hidden disciples were so full of despair and hopelessness that they forgot what Jesus had said to them at their last meal together: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house; I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me so that you may be where I am.”
Jesus understands our troubles and our feelings. He desires for us to trust him and to trust God. For each one of us, may this Easter season truly be a season of new life… a new beginning. Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.”
We love you!
Resurrection Blessings,
Pastor Sonja and Pastor Dave
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From our Council President
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Happy Spring! He has risen, he has risen indeed!!
I hope that this finds all happy and healthy. The world has been through so much in 2020 - and 2021 has started with a much brighter future (not including the February weather event)! The widespread availability of a COVID Vaccine, the declining COVID positive case rates, and the decline of those COVID patients that require long-term healthcare - all are really good indications that we are getting close to returning to some degree of normalcy. We are not there yet - but we are making progress.
Your Church Council has been busy working with church committees to return as much of our church outreach as possible. We heard updates from the Worship Committee, Christian Education Committee, and the Evangelism Committee with positive news from all. The children's Easter Egg hunt on Sunday is a baby step to return to normal. The council has constantly monitored the COVID protocol and positive case rate on the local level and made some hard decisions that ensured that the congregation stayed safe during these trying times. Our commitment is to continue to monitor the virus and make changes as appropriate as we strive to return to one worshiping congregation again.
I mentioned committees and there are openings on some of the committees - if you are interested please contact any church council member and we will ensure that we pass your information on to the committee.
The building and grounds committee is working towards a building and grounds clean-up to spruce up the church for the spring. The details are being worked out to ensure that we can safely accomplish the task with the volunteers. This said, it will take most of us to ensure that when we return to our church - it looks as beautiful as ever. We certainly want to make sure the church looks GREAT on its 125th birthday!
Last, I hope you all will join me with a thank you to a couple of retiring Church Council member that have provided us with their time and talent. Michael Gallia and Jason Bloch have served their terms and served them well - please help me send them off with a HUGE thanks you for their service to our church! And - We welcome Jill Law and Delores Kraft-Longoria to your Church Council.
Stay safe and healthy my church family!
He has risen, he has risen indeed!
Chester
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Friedens' Prayer Concerns
The family of Albert Orona (Rudy Orona's brother)
The family of Sandra Gedding Phillips (Dave Phillip's mom)
Esther Lehotsky (Betty Schriewer’s aunt)
Bobby Driebrtodt
Connie Owen
Gloria Borman
Chris Marek
Deanne Engelke
Barbara & David Jones
Sharen Carley
Sharon Atzger
Christy Donagan
Janie Glenewinkel (Friend of Tammy Harborth)
Frances Altherr
Justin Jandrisits
Roy Callaway
Cindy Barkley (Jeri Hudson's aunt)
Clay Brawner (Delores Brawner's son)
Dakota Sole
Melina Rodriguez (Rudy Orona's cousin)
Sandra Brown (Friend of the Orona's)
Ted Weaver (Jeri Hudson's uncle)
Debbie Orona Hill (Rudy Orona's cousin)
Beth Zipp (Dawn Jenke's sister)
Claudia Tuggle & family
Rose (Barbara Jones' sister)
Hannah Ukle
Charleen Criswell (Fran Heinemeyer's daughter)
Anita Klein (Bob Robbins' daughter)
Rudy Baerwald
Grace Evola-Bourlon
Please remember the homebound members of Friedens Church through prayer, cards, visits and phone calls. Should you need contact information, please call the church office.
Gloria Bormann
Grace Bormann
Linda Lou Dietert
Lucille Ewald
Barbara & David Jones
Leila McDaniel
Lloyd Pape
Esther Schmidt
If you would like to add or remove a name to this list, please contact the office by phone at (830) 303-PRAY or by email: pastor@peacenbucc.org
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MELVIN & DORIS ENGLER
Annette Waite
Wayne & Jennifer Dietert
Luanne & Joey Miller & Family
Patsy Boenig
Fran Heinemeyer
Bill & Connie Owen
Roger & Marlu Bading
Vicky Burmeister
Bob & Yvonne Robbins
Tiny Mondin & Bonnie Kunde
Randy & Carolyn Lenz
Wilfred & Betty Lou Bartoskewitz
Tina & Randall Herzog
Shirley Schriewer
K & J Woodworks LC
J Diane Smetters
Louis Sedlar
Mr & Mrs Albert Jandt
Earl & Charlotte Noble
Alamo Group Corp Office
Kathy Engler
Lori & Charles Krackau
Johnny & Joyce Schriewer
George & Irene Bierstedt
Scott & Jacque MyCue
Thelma Zwicke
Carl Illhardt
Kimberly Illhardt
Esther Schmidt
Elva Herrmann
David Dale Anderton
Harlan & Cynthia Bridges
Margie Dietert
David & Dana Naworski
Billie & Doyle Lange
Mr & Mrs Clarence Voss
Doris Roessing
The Felsing Family
Joyce Dreibrodt
Al & Beverly Hartwick
Jeff & Darlene McKee
Bill & Sally Evans
Ronald & Karen Heinemeyer
Ken & Lillian Cargil
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JUANITA DREIBODT
The Felsing Family
Al & Beverly Hartwick
Esther Schmidt
Ronald & Karen Heinemeyer
BEN HEINEMEYER
Charles & Lori Krackau
Johnny & Joyce Schriewer
Annette Waite
Steven & Diana Lock
Johnnie & Jewell Pfeil
The Felsing Family
Al & Beverly Hartwick
Esther Schmidt
LEROY DIETERT
Elva Herrmann David
Kathy Engler
Al & Beverly Hartwick
Ken & Lillian Cargil
Bill & Sally Evans
HANK WEISS
Dwayne & Brenda Engler
PATTY BAETY
Dwayne & Brenda Engler
RAYMOND SCHUBERT
Esther Schmidt
SANDRA GEDDINGS PHILLIPS
Bob & Yvonne Robbins
George & Irene Bierstedt
ROBERT LEE BRAUNE
Ken & Lillian Cargil
MEMORIAL BUILDING FUND
BEN HEINEMEYER
Maxine Harborth
Vicki Hartwick
MELVIN & DORIS ENGLER
Maxine Harborth
Vicki Hartwick
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Thursday, April 1,2021 at 7pm
In-person and Online
A service of music, reflection, and communion as
we remember the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion
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8:00 AM Easter Sunday
Pancake Breakfast Drive up
to-go plates only.
$5.00 per plate.
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Easter Sunday Service Schedules |
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Congregational Response to God's Love for March 2021 |
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- EFT from bank account or credit card (forms are available in office)
- Bill Pay through your financial institution
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Paypal (See our website - www.friedens-church.org/
- Check or cash
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Welcome New Members
Linda Kay Reimer Cynthia Ann Talley T.K. & Sheliah Schneider
Baptism
Luke Calvin Ryan Cynthia Ann Talley
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Friedens Early Learning
Academy News
We want to wish everyone a blessed Easter. The FELA students will be talking about why we celebrate Easter, while anxiously awaiting all the fun of our Easter party. During April we will also be celebrating Earth Day and taking care of our planet. We will learn about flowers and plants and all the other wonderful things that spring brings. While we still miss doing some of the activities we used to do, we are glad to slowly be returning to the ones we can do.
Once again, we want to wish everyone a joyous and healthy Easter. Thank you for your continued support of Friedens Early Learning Academy.
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Dear Church Family and Friends,
I would like to thank every body for sending me cards, food, flowers, many phone calls and prayer. It has meant a lot to me and my family. I am so glad to be home. Now that I am home thanks to everyone for transporting me. God Bless Everyone.
Love,
Deanne
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We are excited for our upcoming Spring season for Sunday School. Sunday School is up and running during the 9:30am – 10:00am time frame. We go over a short lesson and then tie in a fun easy craft that helps remind of us our story. We would love to see your children’s smiling faces!! We will not have Sunday school April 4th, Easter Sunday. We will resume the following Sunday. We are looking for those who would like to serve and volunteer. Please contact Vicki Wilson –
830-660-7588.
Sunday Funday for the Jr. High students, 6th – 8th grade, is excited to be starting back up. Our first gathering will take place April 18th at Slumber Falls Camp. We are also including our HS Students as well to kick off our Spring season. Stay tuned for more information to follow.
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What: Youth SUNDAY FUNDAY!
Swimming, outdoor games, crafts, cookout, worship!
Where: At Slumber Falls Camp
3610 River Road
New Braunfels, Texas
When: Sunday, April 18, 2021
Time: 1pm-7pm
For: All Youth (Grade 6-12). You may bring one guest.
This event is Free!
Deadline for Registration is April 14th
Watch for details in the mail and on social media
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Slumberfalls Camp Schedule 2021 |
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Six of us from Friedens Church met at Miss Pamela's home about 8:30 on 3/13 and wrapped it up at 11:00. She and her son were so very appreciative! When we had finished and took these photos, Kyle Bading led us in a beautiful prayer about appreciation of the many, many blessings God gives each and every one of us. We really can't say enough about the TEXAS Ramp Project. It has led this group of volunteers to have a unique and special bond with each other that we otherwise would have never developed together. This is # 56!!
We thank the TEXAS Ramp Project for the opportunity to be God's hands and feet!!
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Friedens Church YouTube Channel |
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Recordings of the Live Streaming Worship Services on Facebook can be viewed at the church's YouTube Channel by clicking the RED Button or
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Friedens Church is the cereal church for the Christian Cupboard. We need your donations! Please consider bringing cereal to help support our community and this worthy charity.
Thank you for your generous support, 40 lbs. was delivered in the month of March.
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Altar Flowers
Please consider signing for altar flowers. If you would like to place flowers in memory or honor of those you love please contact the church office at secretary@peacenbucc.org. or 830-303-7729.
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Friedens Church Contact Information
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Friedens United Church of Christ
2555 Friedens Church Road
Seguin, Texas 78155
Church (830) 303-PRAY
Fax (830) 379-1950
Pastors Dave & Sonja Phillips
Cell: Sonja 386-212-9495
Dave 830-305-5311
Eileen Peek, Treasurer
Email:treasurer@peacenbucc.org
Email: secretary@peacenbucc.org
Sunday Services:
Indoor Worship: 10:00 a.m.
Children Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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