The Light of St. John s April, 2016

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2 The Light of St. John s April, 2016 Have you ever wondered what the day after Easter i.e. the day after Jesus resurrection was like for Jesus first group of followers? I know what the day after Easter is like for most of us. We go back to work or school. After a day of celebration, we force ourselves to get back into the normal routine of life albeit a little tired and a still a little full from all the food we ve eaten. We ask each other, How was your Easter? and then go on to talk about the weather or the latest news items. We enjoyed the church services, but now it s time to get back into the real world of our busy schedules. Like the day after any holiday, the day after Easter can even seem to be a bit of a letdown. But I wonder, is that the way it was for Jesus first followers the day after they experienced the risen Christ? Did they just get back to the normal routines of their lives? Was it a day of letdown? I don t think so. I tend think that when they woke up that Monday morning they had to first of all ask themselves, had yesterday really happened? The events of Easter must have seemed surreal to the early disciples. And then Jesus began to appear to them in places they did not expect to see him. He appeared to two companions who were walking along the road to Emmaus. They were so preoccupied that they didn t realize Jesus was with them. When Jesus left them, they asked each other, Were not our hearts burning inside us, as they realized Christ had been with them all along. Jesus appeared to the disciples while they were fishing. Jesus was with them at their place of employment, so to speak. Jesus continued to make post-resurrection appearances many times over the next several weeks. When they realized that the event of Easter was real and that Jesus was not only alive but that he would always be with them, hope was birthed anew within each of their hearts. As they sought each other out they didn t ask, How was your yesterday? How was your Easter? Rather, they spoke about today, and tomorrow, and the days that would follow. Most of all, they spoke about Jesus, reminding each other that he truly was alive! They knew that the resurrection of Jesus was not just something to remember, but an event that would impact their lives far into the future, even into eternity! The fact that the One whom they had seen crucified was now alive turned their world around. Thus, they couldn t help but spread the news. And they didn t just celebrate Easter once a year to remember. Rather, they lived lives of celebration, knowing that because Jesus lived, they too would live. The day we call Easter comes once a year.but today and every day can be a day of celebration when we are reminded that the risen Christ is alive and with us every day. He promises to never leave us or forsake us. I hope your Easter day was filled with joy, and may every day for you be filled with the life of our risen Savior. Blessings, Pastor Terry

3 Serving In April Kitchen: Open Altar: Debby Schumacher Ushers: Alyssa Melson (Council) Dwayne Beran & Mary Randall Hart (4th Sunday Youth Service Sunday) Flowers 3 rd Esther Wolz (In Memory of Lyle Wolz) 10 th Shirley Kristof 17 th Open 24 th Susette Hart Please pray for the shutin, the lonely, and those in need of healing; Heneritta Cunningham, Rita Kovar, J.D. Lambrecht, Sheila Bartek, Patricia Tarnowsk, Joan Schultz, Ronnie Sebesta, Fontaine Wilhelm, MaeDel Cowan, Sharon Beseda, Vivian and Walter Schumacher, Lee Ellen Flippin, Darlene Hold, Anton Lehmann, Frank Roberts, Mary Roberts, Matthew Mead, Sister John, Jane Hill, Miriam (sister of Shirley Hearne), Jim Peed, the families of Charlotte Jurek, Carol Eubanks and Quincy H. Linnstaedter. Thanks to God for his healing power over Amy Maloney and Benden Lee. We thank God for the safe journey of Baby Jake to Temple and pray for his continued healing. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Charlotte Wilhemina Jurek (January 25, 1930 March 2, 2016) Charlotte Wilhemina Jurek, 86, of Caldwell passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Scott & White Healthcare in College Station. Services were held at 10 am Wednesday, March 9 at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. Delmar McCracken officiating. Interment was in Caldwell Masonic Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 pm until 8 pm on Tuesday, March 8 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mrs. Jurek was born January 25, 1930 in Dexter. MO to Willis and Hester (Mekan) Myers. On March 10, 1948, she was married to Paul Jurek, a union that lasted more than 61 years until his death in Charlotte and Paul farmed and ranched in the Harmony community of Burleson County for many years. She was a retired production worker from Kellar Chair and Ladder Company in Caldwell. Flower gardening, cooking, baking and hand crafts were among the things that she enjoyed. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Those who preceded her in death include her husband, Paul Jurek; her parents; two brothers, Marvin Myers and John A. Myers and four sisters, Helen Whitaker, Clara Myers, Lillian Whitehead and Sue Marie Myers. Survivors include two daughters and sons-inlaw, Peggy and Earl Robinson of Caldwell and Deborah and James Schumacher of Deanville and a sister, Norma LaDuc of Chicago, Il. Pallbearers were Marvin Myers, William Whitaker, Charles Knesek, Leonard Knesek, David Knesek, Marvin Taden, David Taden and David Muzny.

4 CELEBRATING 105 YEARS St. John s Lutheran Church was formally organized on June 26, God has richly blessed the congregation of St. John s Lutheran Church of Deanville for the last 105 years. We pray that he will continue to shower his astounding, amazing grace on our congregation, giving us many more years of faithful and loving service to His people, in His Holy Name. Thanks to the children, Sunday School teachers, and Matt Blackman for the Easter Resurrection Eggs Easter Sunday School Program during the 10:00 a.m. worship service.

5 Come Join Us For Adult Sunday School Each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Easter Flowers Placed In Memory of: All Our Loved Ones By LW & Carol Brinkman Joe Bartek By the Joe Bartek Family Jimmy Brinkman By Betty Brinkman Vince and Mary Maresh By Donnie & Beverly Blinka Dan Kubiak Jean Kubiak Lee & Mary Reichle John & Julie Maresh, Sr. By Len & Lynda Kubiak Wilfred Korth Michael Korth Janet Korth By the Wilfred Korth Sr. Family Edwin & Dorothy Becker Ann & Gerald Love Luella Vimig By Johnnie & Lynne Love Tommy W. Moon By the Moon Family Jimmie Brinkman By Ronnie & Kelly Pampell Family Paul & Charlotte Jurek By James & Debby Schumacher Our Parents, Brothers & Sisters By Walter & Vivian Schumacher R. J. & Ruby Smith John & Lorine Gerdes By RJ & Barbara Smith William Suehs By Mavis Suehs Easter Flowers Placed In Honor of: Our Friends and Relatives By Jim & Jeanette Peed Our Parents By Bobby & Bonnie Schumacher Walter & Vivian Schumacher By James & Debby Schumacher

6 to R.J. and Barbara Smith, Myra Kindt, and Keith and Judy Ahrens for preparing the meal for the Pancake Supper on Ash Wednesday. Thanks to those who provided the meals for the Lenten Service: Katherine Korth, Pam McCulloch, Joyce and Thomas Krenek, Debbie, James, Bobby, and Bonnie Schumacher, Alyssa Melson and Ashley Zboril, Dwayne Beran, Randall and Susette Hart, Melanie Becka and Marsha Kocurek. Thanks to Frank Kristof and Barbara & RJ Smith for preparing the Easter Breakfast. Thanks to Terry for his dedication to St. John s. The Maundy Thursday Services was Inspiring. Thanks to Michelle Blackman and Matt Hicks and for providing the music for the services held during Lent and the beautiful rendition of Between Two Thieves On A Cross on Maundy Thursday. Thanks to Michelle, Matt and Kelly and Ronnie Pampell for the music at the Easter Sunrise Service and Katherine Korth and Lynda Leo. Thanks to Mason Moon for providing the music at the March 9th Lenten Service. Thanks to Debby and James Schumacher for decorating the fellowship hall for the Easter Breakfast! Thanks to Loretta Laffere for the time she donates to the care of the flowers at the church. To Walter Nitsche, Ronnie Pampell, Tom and Joyce Krenek, Keith Ahrens, R.J and Barbara Smith. Bobby Schumacher, John Smith, and Ken and Lynda Kubiak for the much needed work that they did at the cemetery on March 5th. You Walter Nitsche for making the wonderful Communion wine for our church and thanks to Albert & Sharon(Laffere) Ehlert for donating the grapes. God Bless You!

7 The Ladies of St. John s Lutheran Church of Deanville are preparing for their annual Ladies Service on April 24, The service will focus on the hats that we all wear in our daily roles. Ladies of the church are encouraged to wear their hats to the service that day. We are also looking for ladies to read parts during the service and usher. Please see Lynda Leo or Marsha Kocurek for more details about the service. I would like to thank all the ladies that helped at the Bake Sale. Joyce and Pam thank you for all your help. I would also like to thank all the ladies and the men that baked for the bake sale. Without you it would not have been possible. Thanks to all who purchased the items and to Pat Bradshaw/ Longshot Specialties for his generosity. The amount made was $ Lynda Leo New Member Sunday at St. John s will be on April 17th. Please contact Pastor Terry, if you are interested making St. John s your Church Home. Painting With A Purpose Sunday, April 10th 1pm-3pm Deanville Volunteer Department Join us to get creative on canvas for artwork to take home! All supplies will be provided for a donation of $30. All proceeds will go toward St. John's German Fest Silent Auction. Bring your own snacks and drink. Spaces are limited so please Join Facebook event, sign up at church or contact Alyssa Melson. First 20 to pay have reserved spots. The Color Run benefited the Christian education of our Sunday School children s program. The total profit was $4, Thanks to the vision of Danielle Hicks for this successful fundraiser.

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9 Thanks to all who helped the Easter Bunny with the Easter Egg Hunt

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