The Light of St. John s October, 2016

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2 The Light of St. John s October, 2016 I just watched the first presidential debate last night on TV. Like many of you, I have followed the election coverage throughout the year with much interest. Next month voters will go to the polls to elect the 45 th President of the United States, and many people are afraid, apprehensive, or nervous of what will happen in this country. You can find harsh rhetoric, angry voters, and fear mongering, and this is happening on both sides of the political divide. Of course this happens during every presidential election cycle. Washington D.C. is very polarizing place, and since our country is mostly a two-party system, elections throughout the history of the United States have been pretty ugly at times. I remember several years ago when George W. Bush was running for office and one person commented that if Bush wins the election, he would just move to Canada. People have made similar comments during the past eight years about Barack Obama. And it is happening again this year. People are asking questions like: What will the country look like if the other candidate wins the election? Is our country going to be destroyed by this election? Will we be doomed if the other candidate wins? As Christians, God wants us to care about what happens in our country. Like any good citizens, we should go to the polls and vote and especially pray for our elected leaders. However, we should never be so caught up in the results of who will be elected that we become fearful if our candidate does not win the election. When your emotions, your loyalty, and your faith in the future are wrapped up in any one political party or candidate, then you are going to be worried much of the time. So let me suggest an alternative. Christians have a different view of this world. The followers of Jesus believe this world is not our home. This world is not where our future is. While we care about what happens in our world, it is not the focus of our hope. As a Christian, your citizenship is first and foremost to the Kingdom of Heaven. Therefore, we do not count on the powers of this world to offer us hope. Our hope is in Jesus Christ, not on Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, or a third party candidate. After all, no matter who wins the election, the sun will still rise the next day. Nations rise and fall. The United States is only 240 years old. But God's Kingdom is forever. It will not fall. It has outlasted all the governments and kingdoms of this world. Someone bigger than any political party or system is in charge. And He will be in charge forever, and that is the source of our hope. Blessings, Pastor Terry

3 Serving In October Kitchen: Altar: Ushers: Kelly Pampell Johnnie & Lynn Love Flowers 2 nd 9 th Vivian Schumacher and Jeanette Peed 16 th Johnnie & Lynn Love 23 rd 30 th Carol & LW Brinkman Please pray for our soldiers, the shut-in, the lonely, and those in need of healing: Preston Perry, Jeffery Love, Mila Klawinsk, Camden Wideman, Baby Jake, Sheila Bartek, Patricia Tarnowski, Joan Schultz, Chris Jadlowski, J.D. Lambrecht, Gene Chemelar, Fontaine Wilhelm, MaeDel Cowan, David Dawson, Bobby Young, Sharon Beseda, Roy Engelmann, Corie Flippin, Raimey Murphy, Vivian and Walter Schumacher, Barbara Sablatura, Mary Hall, Jeff Krueger, Hattie Christensen, Frank and Roberts, Ronnie Langham, Donna Payne, Barbara and J. W. Zalmanek, the families of Elnora Stanley, Louise Markert, Homer Calvin and Carolyn Harper The family of Aline Opperman would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest appreciation for the thoughtfulness presented to us and love we have been given during our time of bereavement. May God bless the congregation of St. John s Lutheran of Deanville and pastor, Terry Moon, for his inspiring and meaningful words at Mom s graveside service. This meant so much to all of us! Thank all of our church family for food brought to our home and attending the visitation at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home and the graveside service. Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair, Perhaps you sent those beautiful flowers, that we saw sitting there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend would say, Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, thanks so much, whatever the part. In Christian love, Cynthia & Rudy Zwernemann and family Bruce and Tamara Opperman and family On behalf of the family of Marcus McManus, we would like to thank you for the beautiful prayer shawl you gave us when Marcus passed away. I know it was made with love. Your continuous prayers are greatly appreciated! Michael and Kim McManus

4 Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Elnora Mary (Goldberg) Stanley (September 7, August 5, 2016) Elnora Mary (Goldberg) Stanley, widow of J. P. Stanley, Jr., died August 5, 2016 at the age of 93 years at the Giddings Residence and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral service will be Sunday, August 7, 2016 at St. Johns UCC, Burton, TX 516 N. Colorado St, Burton, TX with the Reverend John Gantt officiating. Interment will be in the Bethany Christian Cemetery in Burton, TX. Elnora Stanley was born September 7, 1922 to Herman and Nelda (Sonnenburg) Goldberg. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Rehburg. She attended Eberhardt School in Burton and was proud to get her GED at the age of 55. She was married to J. P. Stanley, Jr on November 1, They made their home in Eastern Lee County between the Post Oak Community and the Beat Five Community. Much of their married life was spent in the dairy and stocker cattle business. Mrs. Stanley enjoyed making quilts, raising puppies, tending to her cattle and other animals on the farm. She was devoted to serving her Lord and Savior. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-laws Janelle and Jerry Gold of Ledbetter; Susan and Marcus Broesche of Burton; Betsy and Jeff Zeiss of Burton; sons and daughters-in-laws David and Linda Stanley of Minerva; Ronnie and Gail Stanley of Burton. Grandchildren: Ginger and Keith Kubena, Beth Gold, Rachael Gold, Marsha and Blake Kocurek, Heidi and Jason Jaster, Wyatt and Tracy Matthies, Megan and Jody Campbell, Lance Matthies, Jon and Laura Stanley, Michelle Collins, Jessica Stanley, Elizabeth and Brett Jurica, Jared and Leah Stanley. Great-grandchildren: Kasey and Audrey Kubena, Klay Kubena and fiancée, Marissa Jenke, Kourtney Kubena, Jessica Gold, Paige Gold, Delaney Hirsch, Grant Gold, Judson Gold, Brooklyn Gold, Bailen Kocurek, Marley Kocurek, Saeger Jaster, Isaac Matthies, Everleigh Matthies, Joseph Delton Campbell, Ethan Stanley, Jack Stanley, Evan Stanley, Emily Collins, and Eleanor Jurica. Sister: Ruth McClellen. Sister-in-law: Madeline Goldberg. Sisters and brothers-in-law: JoAnn and James Williams; Bonnie and Ronnie Langham; and was Nana to their children Laura Williams; Tim and Rachel Langham; and Lisa and Mark Proske. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on November 14, 1983; in-laws Jerome and Mae Stanley; brothers and sisters-in-law; Lawrence and first wife, Allyne Goldberg; Leroy and Lorine Goldberg; and brother Harry Goldberg. Brothers-in-law: Frank McClellen; and Billy Aiken. Son-in-law: David Matthies. Grandsons: Greg Gold, Jeremy Gold, and infant grandsons Jimmy and Johnny Gold. Nephew: Lemroy Goldberg. Serving as pallbearers are Wyatt Matthies, Lance Matthies, Jon Stanley, Jared Stanley, Blake Kocurek, Kacey Kubena, and Klay Kubena. The family would like to thank the Staff of Giddings Residence and Rehabilitation Center for their dedicated care given to our Mom and Nana. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials made in Mrs. Stanley s name to the John Hugh Stanley Memorial Scholarship fund, P. O. Box 75, Burton, TX or to the charity of your choice. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Mary Cookie Markert (March 18, September 23, 2016) Funeral services for Mary "Cookie" Markert, 87, of Lincoln, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln with Rev. Dale Bohm officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mary Stephina (Bartek) Markert was born on March 18, 1929 in Chriesman, Texas to John Joseph Bartek and Annie Delphina (Maise) Bartek. She was baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Caldwell and confirmed at Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Caldwell. Mary was united in marriage to Monroe August Markert on July 9, 1958 at Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Caldwell. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Old Dime Box before becoming a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln after moving to Lincoln. Mary enjoyed taking care of cattle, embroidering, canning and gardening. She especially cherished the times when all of her family members were able to be together. Mary passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Giddings Residence and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Annie Bartek; her husband of 54 years, Monroe Markert; her son, Claude "Butchie" Flippen Jr.; her sister, Ann Smith and her four brothers, Johnnie Bartek, Frank Bartek, Joe Bartek and Vince Bartek. Mary is survived by her five children, Larry & Shirley Flippin Sr. of Taylor, Frankie Flippin of Deanville, Donna & Lee Halliburton of Pflugerville, Denise & Kenny Urban of Lincoln and Debra Koslan & Dennis Smith of Giddings; twelve grandchildren, Sheryl & Paul Smith Sr. of Taylor, Larry Flippin Jr. of Deanville, Michelle & Rick Hernandez of Houston, James & Cody Flippin of Taylor, Justin Halliburton of Austin, Brittany & Lee Davis of Serbin, Megan & Chris Lewis of Lubbock, Shane & Julianne Urban of Lincoln, Klee Koslan of Giddings, Kane Koslan of Giddings, Brandi Smith Young of Austin and Jacob Smith of Giddings; thirteen great grandchildren, Ashley Smith, Paul Smith Jr., Ryan Smith and Allison Smith all of Taylor, Ariel Davis, Kaleigh Davis & Addison Davis all of Serbin, Gracie Lewis, Mackenzie Lewis and Collin Lewis all of Lubbock, Dean Urban of Lincoln, Kooper Raines of Brenham and Allison Young of Austin, and one great grandson on the way; two sister-in-laws, Glenda Lehmann of Houston and Viola Bartek of Deanville, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Serving as pallbearers were J.D. Bartek, Buddy Smith, Frank Bartek Jr., Dennis Markert, Edward Markert and Clyde Markert. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Jatzlau, Glenn Jatzlau, John Wolf, John Pace and Ronnie Langham. Memorials may be made to the Lincoln St. John Lutheran Church Ladies Aid, Youth Group or Cemetery Funds or to the charity of one's choice. The Markert family would like to thank the staff and residents of Giddings Residence and Rehabiliation Center for all of the care, concern, friendship and love that they showed Mary during her time there.

5 Thanks to all teachers for the time and energy that they contributed to make the 2016 VBS an enjoyable time for all who attended. Thanks to the kitchen workers and to Ronnie and Kelly Pampell for the adult session on Saturday. Most of all thanks to all the parents who allowed their children to attend St. John's VBS and participate in the in the VBS Barnyard Round-Up. It was a delightful time as the children sang songs praising God and learning about more about Jesus. Each child was truly a blessing!

6 A FUN FAMILY EVENT October 31, 2016 Deanville Fire Department 6pm-8pm Food, Refreshments, games and prizes for kids and adults. Sign-up sheets for trunks will be put out Sunday, October 2nd. Volunteers are needed for set-up, clean-up, and some games. For additional information or questions, contact Coti at or Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 12, 6:00 PM. St. John s Ladies Group has started the planning process to sponsor an Advent Extravaganza. It is a chance to spend a delightful evening viewing beautiful themedecorated tables, enjoy good food and fellowship and prepare your heart for the coming season. Hostess responsibilities are: Decorate a table with a theme that will tie into the Advent or Christmas season Invite family and friends to sit at your table Provide 1 dozen sandwiches and 1 dessert Provide 1 door prize for guests at your table Optional provide a small party favor for your table guests Share the story of your table theme that night with everyone There are no fees or charges to either the hostess or guests. Most often there are two people who go together as hostess and work together to create the theme and decorations. Contact one of the following to sign up as a hostess: Debby Schumacher, Joyce Krenek, Marsha Kocurek, Michelle Blackmon, Lynda Leo,

7 The youth group finished up their "Messy" lesson series by learning about Moses and Peter. They learned about how God is with us in all situations, and will help us clean up the mess!!! Stay tuned for more information about the October meeting!

8 Blessing of the Boots and was held on Sunday, September 18th during the children s sermon in preparation of the Burleson County Fair and Jr. Livestock Show. Participating in the Burleson County Livestock Show were: (Broilers) Morgan Becka, Coy Becka, Luke Freeman, Otylia Hicks, Adeline Hicks; (Turkey and Commercial Heifers) Brycen Suehs, John Cameron Suehs, Travis Balcar and Nathan Balcar; (Steer) Cayden Zboril; (Rabbits) Madyson Muzny; (Commerial Heifers)Wyatt and Macey Zboril; (Swine and Breeding Heifers) Katie Hartman; (Goats and Commerial Heifers) Alycen Faust (Swine and Commercial Heifers); Kate Smith and Rowdy Smith. Jaycee Telschow and Aubrey Melson were contestants in the Little Miss Contest and Bailen and Marley Kocurek participated in the Pet Show. Congratulations to each of these participants. Thanks to everyone who supported the Fair and the youth of Burleson County. October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Thanks to Terry for his dedication to St. John s

9 August 22nd began the start of another school year. On Sunday, August 21st The Blessing of the Backpacks was held during the regular worship service to offer prayers for a safe and blessed school year for the children. Each student received a tag to remind them that they are in a congregation that loves and supports them and God is with them at all times. Third grade is a special year in Children s Ministry with the children receiving their very own Bible! Congratulations to the 3rd Graders who were presented Bibles on Sunday, August 28th.

10 On Sunday, August 21st, Cindy Power and Gene Rek became a part of the Deanville St. John s Lutheran Church family. We are excited to welcome these new members into our Church family and look forward to fellowship and worship with them as we walk together on our journey of faith in God. On Sunday, August 7th, Addilynn Louise Beran, the daughter of Dwayne (Bubba) and Lenae Beran and sister of Katelynn Beran was welcomed into the family of God through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. May God richly bless Addilynn and her parents as she begins her journey of faith. Thanks to everyone who supported the Deanville Sons of Hermann Hospice Benefit by buying plates and making donations. An additional $500 from the Grand Lodge, Sons of Hermann will be given to Hospice. This is the one of the largest Hospice Donations given by the Deanville Sons Of Hermann. Thanks to Dwayne Beran for a great job on the catering and to everyone who had a part in making this a successful event. Deanville Son of Hermann Members Thanks to all who donated to the STUFF THE BUS Project!

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12 National Night Out No Singing by Sunday School Children Blessing to Justin, Danielle, and Jase Kalisek on their new home. Their new address is: 1925 Deer Park Drive College Station, Texas Blessings to Jason, Jessica, Madyson, and Weston Muzny on their new home.