The Light of St. John s August, 2017

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2 The Light of St. John s August, 2017 Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 As long as children have been tucked into beds, fear has been a topic of conversation. Do you remember when you were a child and the things that made you afraid at night? Was it...the dark? The wind? Strange creaking noises in your house? Or the last scary TV show that you watched before going to bed? Many children go to bed with a teddy bear or other stuffed animal to comfort them. I remember being a child and going to bed with a sock monkey as my parents tucked me in, cracked my bedroom door, and left the hall light on for me. Even though we aren t children anymore, we hate to admit it but we are still afraid. But are fears now are of a different sort. What s going to happen with my health? Will I be left all alone in my declining years? Will I run out of money to pay my bills? Are the best years of my life now behind me? Much of our fears are inherent, primal fears. These fears are universal and are the product of being human. When Adam and Eve committed the first sin in the Garden of Eden, fear entered the world as the first human emotion. God asked Adam, Where are you? And Adam responded, I was hiding because I was afraid. And since the fall of man, we as humans are hardwired to be fearful and to worry. It is a product of our sinfulness. We worry about many things. We worry mostly about those things that are imagined or that we cannot control. The most primal fear of all is the fear of death. This is also based in the fear of the unknown and things we cannot control. God knows that we are inclined to worry. That is why so much of God s word addresses the subject of fear. Fear not! is the most repeated command in the Bible. In fact, fear is mentioned more than 500 times throughout the Bible. Much of our response to fearful situations is a matter of focus. When Jesus invited Peter to come out of the boat and walk on water, Peter was able to walk toward Jesus as long as he focused on the Lord. But Peter began to sink when he noticed the wind and the waves. Peter took his eyes off Jesus and focused on his circumstances. Jesus then responded by asking Peter why he doubted. Most of our fears occur because we are doubting God s provision. Fear and doubt always go together. My favorite passage dealing with fear is Isaiah 41:10. God reminds us not to anxiously look about. We tend to do that when our circumstances are not good. But the more we look, the more anxious we become. And it is because our focus is not on God who has always been faithful toward us. When we worry, it is really a symptom that we are not fully trusting God in our circumstances. So God reminds us that he will surely help us and uphold us with his righteous right hand. Remember when you walk through the dark times of life, keep your focus on God s word. God has promised to lead us through the dark valleys. He is always faithful and will never leave us or forsake us. Stay in faith, keep your focus on him, and watch your fears fade away. Terry

3 Serving In September Kitchen: Loretta Laffere and Casey Smith Altar: Loretta Laffere Usher: Bonnie Schumacher (Council) Bobby Schumacher Roy and Donna Havemann Flowers 3 rd Loretta Laffere 10 th Lyn and Lynda Kubiak (In Memory Eldie and Lela Mae Maresh) 19 th Carol Hamilton 26 th Bradley and Kristen Suehs (In Memory of William Suehs) Please pray for our soldiers, the shut-in, the lonely, those in need of healing: Carol Brinkman, Adele Zboril, Frank and Mary Roberts, Daniel Perry, MaeDel Cowan, Jake Cedidla, Fontaine Wilhelm, Joel Pertl, J.D. Lambrecht, Kim and David Harden, Bob Hardin, Martha O Roark, Jeannie Bradshaw, Sophie Pampell, Lisa Emberton, Eldie and Theresa Koehler, David Dawson, Lou Francis Mohon, Sharon Beseda, Barbara Sablatura, Robert Collins, Daniel Perry, Jeff Krueger, Gene Hermes, Hattie Christensen, J. W. Zalmanek, Coy Cass, Robert Collins and the families of Mavis Suehs, Franklin Beran, Melodie Jones, Walter Schumacher, Joseph Beran, Franklin Ondrasek, James Yendrey, Linda Love, Mary Schubert and the victims of Hurricane Harvey. BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYER Lord, thank you for the unique gifts of every child as they transition into a new school year. Fill each student with fresh enthusiasm and a heart that is excited to learn and grow. Cover them with your enduring love, give them confidence and grace, and equip them with the ability to persevere through trials. Bless their teachers with wisdom, understanding, and a heart to serve, as they embark on the journey together. Amen Dear Church Family, We would like to thank you for your many acts of kindness shown to our mother/ grandmother. Your calls and visits lifted her spirits. Thank you for providing the delicious desserts and for attending her service. She loved the people of St. John's. May God bless you all, The Family of Mavis Suehs

4 Are you familiar with the song Coat of Many Colors. this lady is a person of Many Talents She has been an active member of this fire department for approximately 25 years. She provides leadership in setting up the sweet shop at our annual fundraiser, organizing sale items, collecting money and clean-up before and after the event. She returns the following day to help with additional clean-up and assists in preparing a lunch for the entire clean-up crew. She is known for her home-made noodles and kolaches which she prepares for the fire department and many other community functions. She is a very active member of St. John s Lutheran church having taught Sunday School numerous years, served on the church council, active in the Ladies Quilting group, completed many missionary lab robes. Currently serves on the Prayer Shawl committee, plays the piano and organ, serves on the altar guild committee, is an active member of the Ladies Group, volunteers at the annual German Fest event, plays the piano for monthly devotionals at the nursing home and Senior Citizen s Center. She is an active Christian shown by deeds of kindness and compassion. She is a member of the local Sons of Hermann Lodge assisting in their activities. She is an inspiration to others. She is a go to person for assistance or advice. Thank you. You are much appreciated. The Deanville Fire Department proudly presented Katherine Korth with a plaque on Tuesday, August 2nd at their Nation Night out! Thanks to everybody who got together and decided to give me the beautiful plaque at the Deanville Fire Department s National Night Out. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness It was such a good surprise and a shock. I m not good at accepting praise for something I do, I m more a behind the scene person. So if I came across as being unappreciated, I m not. I love it and think it is Beautiful. You all are beautiful people and I love each of you. Thanks again and God bless all of you. Katherine Korth

5 MEMORIALS GIVEN TO ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH DEANVILLE, TEXAS Vivian Schumacher Sandra Spacek Larry and Lina Blum Lamar and Geneva Kristof Darlene Wendland and Daneen Balido Debbie Telg RJ and Barbara Smith Barbara Zalmanek Katherine Korth Jodie Matus Carol and Richard Pivonka Gene and Laurie Gaas Sandra and Elmer Banes Jack and Vicki Gaas Ken and Diane Gaas Dennis Hejtmacik Camille Perry Jodie Matus, Jr. Mildred Miman Betty Brinkman Garnett and Mary Gerdes Len and Lynda Kubiak Mike and Sandy Reimer Jim and Jeanette Peed LW and Carol Brinkman Marvin and Loretta Laffere James and Debby Schumacher Katherine Korth Melodie Jones Mildred Miman James and Debby Schumacher Walter Schumacher Betty Brinkman Ronnie and Ruth Albright Marvin and Loretta Laferre Ronnie and Kelly Pamphell Billy and Patsy Albright Carol Willis and Cherylene Vann Deanville Water Supply RJ and Barbara Smith In Memory of Mavis Suehs Maggie Shackelford Julie and Charlie Eubanks Jim and Jeanette Peed Burten and Agnes Suehs Keith and Judy Ahrens Elaine and Michael Imhoff Mark and Diana Taylor Sammy Bird John and Casey Smith Mildred Miman Betty Brinkman Mary Zalesak James and Debby Schumacher Katherine Korth Clayton Sellers Franklin Beran Deanville Water Supply

6 To everyone who decorated and prepared for VBS. Thanks to all the teachers and helpers and thanks to everyone who had a part in preparing and serving the food for the meals. Thanks to everyone who donated to the Peru Clean Water Project. Over $210 was collected-enough to provide clean water for 41 children for a year.

7 Thanks to Coti Freeman for organizing the 2nd Annual St. John s Color Run. Thanks to all who helped and participated in the Color Run which was held on Saturday, August 12th.

8 Sympathy is extended to the Suehs Family on the loss of their loved one, Mavis Loucille (Heine )Suehs June 24, July 30, 2017 Services for Mavis Loucille (Heine) Suehs, 87, of Caldwell were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 3, 2017 at St. John s Lutheran Church in Deanville, with Pastor Karen Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation was from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mrs. Suehs passed away on July 30, 2017 in Caldwell, Texas. Mavis was born June 24, 1930 to William Heine and Clara (Maass) Heine in Birch, Texas Mavis was very active in her church, St. John s Lutheran Church in Deanville. She served on various boards and participated in activities while being very active in the PTA while in Houston. She was the owner operator for 15 years of Peaches n Gifts in Caldwell. She was also active in the Kolache Festival for many years and enjoyed playing Bingo and making ceramics. Active service was a significant part of her life. Mavis was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Suehs; two brothers, John and Wilbert Heine; four sisters, Louine Brinkmann, Vivian Berlin, Celesta Hatcher, and Geraldine Wiederhold. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Forrest & Susan Suehs of Spring, Texas, Dr. Derrick & Audrey Suehs of Jamesville, New York; daughters and sons-inlaw, Beverly & Alan Gunderson of Waller, Texas, Clarice & David Key of Cypress, Texas, Judythe & Dr. Dwayne Collins of Conway, Arkansas; brothers-in-law, Otto Wiederhold of Houston, Texas, JD Suehs of Caldwell, Texas; sister, Aliene Barrier of Arlington, Texas; sister-in-law, Esther Heine of Taylor, Texas; grandchildren, William Gunderson, Kelly Barker, Bradley Suehs, Christian Suehs, Deanna Cameron, Craig Suehs, Erich Suehs, Seth Collins, Kyle Gunderson, Courtney Active pallbearers were the grandchildren; honorary pallbearers will be R.J. Smith, John Smith, Chris Smith, Roy Franklin Havemann, and members of the Burleson County Hospital Board. The family suggests memorials be given to St. John s Lutheran Cemetery Fund. Sympathy is extended to the Schumacher Family on the loss of their loved one, Walter Henry Schumacher September 22, August 15, 2017 Services for Walter Henry Schumacher, 92, of Caldwell were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2017 at St. John s Lutheran Church in Deanville, with Rev. Terry Moon officiating. Military Honors was provided by VFW #4458. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation was from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 18, 2017 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mr. Schumacher passed away on August 15, 2017 in Caldwell, Texas Walter was born September 22, 1924 to Gus Schumacher and Sophia (Krueger) Schumacher in the community of Frenstat near Caldwell, Texas.He married Vivian Emma (Koehler) Schumacher on December 27, 1945 at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Lyons, Texas. Walter was a farmer and a rancher all of his life, and worked for Nagel Coat Hanger factory for 17 years, and worked as a carpenter as well. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and taking care of other ranchers cattle. He and Vivian were very active at St. John s Lutheran Church in Deanville. He also helped out with the Deanville Volunteer Fire Department fund raisers for many years. Walter was a member of: VFW #4458, American Legion #0455, Sons of Hermann Lodge Deanville, and the Deanville Volunteer Fire Department. He also served his country bravely during WWII in the United States Army as a PFC. During his service he was stationed in Austria and Germany. Walter was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 71 years, Vivian Schumacher; great granddaughter, Melodie Jones; sisters, Olga Schumacher, Velma Poehls, Lillian Neinann; and brothers, Henry and Edwin Schumacher. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, James Walter Schumacher and wife Debby of Deanville, Bobby Lee Schumacher and wife Bonnie of Deanville; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette Peed and husband Jim of Deanville; sister, Laura Whited of Killeen; grandchildren, Jimann Jones and husband Jeff of Milano, Jamie Brown and husband Dendy of Gause, Jackie Thompson and husband Ray of Deanville; great grandchildren, Madeline Moreno and husband Michael of Deanville, Daven Metzroth of Deanville; and great, great grandchildren, Gavin Moreno, Harper Moreno, and Thomas Moreno all of Deanville.Active pallbearers were Curtis Webb, Billy Albright, John Dalchau, Joe John Rychlik, Gerald Korth, and John Moore. Inactive pallbearers wereleroy Poehls, Sonny Schumacher, L.W. Brinkman, and Frank Roberts.The family suggests memorials be made to St. John s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

9 Sympathy is extended to the Beran Family on the loss their loved one, Franklin James Beran February 3, 1934 ~ August 13, 2017 Franklin James Beran, 83, of Caldwell passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Scott & White Hospital in College Station, due to complications of throat cancer. Celebration of Life were held on Thursday, August 17, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home at 11 am. Pastor Geoffrey Lightsey and Pastor Ethan Cutrone will preside over services. Family visiting hours was Wednesday, August 16, from 6 to 8 pm at Phillips and Luckey Chapel. Prayer services will be held Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Franklin James Beran was born in Caldwell, TX to his parents Frank Steve and Albina (Janacek) Beran on February 3, He attended grade school at Red Hollow in Deanville Community and graduated from Caldwell High School in Franklin enjoyed playing football. In his early years, Franklin helped on his family s farm picking cotton, raising cattle and other crops, and helped his father with local carpentry work. He also drove a truck for International Furniture. Franklin was a local business man and owned Beran s Grocery in Deanville, TX. He also managed the Deanville Hall where he had young up and coming entertainers perform, some of which include Loretta Lynn, Ernest Tubb & Ray Price. Franklin loved his farm and was a farmer and rancher all his life; he also served as Precinct 1 County Commissioner for 11 years for Burleson County. Franklin was a great Cook and was locally known for his Barbeque Brisket, Pork, Chicken and homemade BBQ Sauce. Other hobbies included Hunting, Fishing, Gardening, Ranching, and playing Dominoes, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and spending time outdoors. Franklin was a member of many local organizations and enjoyed volunteering his time helping local non-profits. Franklin loved and cherished spending time with his family and friends. He was a kind gentle man that will always be remembered for having a smile on his face, cracking jokes, his love of the outdoors & joy of helping others. He lived a full, happy life and mentioned often how fortunate he was to have had such a great 83 years. Franklin is survived by his loving wife of over 20 years, Erna Weeber Beran; his children, Donna Lynne Beran, Dwayne Franklin Beran and wife Vickie Beran, Loretta Lynn Alford and husband Robert Murray Alford, and Linwood James Beran and wife Tina Collins Beran; all from Caldwell; his grandchildren are, Amanda Yanez of Austin, Heather Beran of College Station, Dwayne Franklin Beran, Jr. and wife Lenea Beran, Colton Beran and wife Kellsie Beran, all from Midland, Kelsey Loehr and husband Colton Loehr of Aurora, Colorado, Allison Alford of Caldwell, and Jorden Beran of Caldwell; his great grandchildren; Kylen Beran, Katelynn Beran, & Addilynn Beran; a sister, Georgia Ann Howry; many nieces and nephews; his step children and step grandchildren ; Judy & Kirk Schwartz, Sharon & Dave Smith, Randy & Shae Schoppe, Lindsey Skrabanek, Brittany Schwartz, Kyle Schwartz, Gena Goertz, Taylor Smith, Randall Schoppe, & seven step great grand children. Franklin was previously married to De Lois Eberhardt and Linda Gerdes. PALL BEARERS: All of Franklin's Grand children. HONORARY PALL BEARERS: All current & past special friends In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: MD Anderson Cancer Center Head and Neck P.O. Box 4486 September 10th is Grandparents Day. Grandparents Day has both an official flower and song. The official flower is the forget-me-not, and the song is Johnny Prill s A Song for Grandma and Grandpa. Both were chosen by the National Grandparents Day Council. Chorus: Oh Grandma, Grandpa, you know that I love you I love all those little things that you say and do A walk through the park, a trip to the zoo Oh Grandma, Grandpa I love you Verse One: Going to a ball game, fishing on the lake Eating Grandma's cookies, boy they sure taste great Going to the circus when it comes to town Eating cotton candy and laughing at the clowns Chorus: Oh Grandma, Grandpa, you know that I love you I love all those little things that you say and do A hug and a kiss, a ride home from school Oh Grandma, Grandpa I love you Verse Two: Spending time together, talking on the phone Happy birthday presents, chocolate ice cream cones Photographs and memories, picnics and parades Saying that you love me in so many ways Chorus: Oh Grandma, Grandpa, you know that I love you I love all those little things that you say and do The stories you tell, things I never knew Oh Grandma, Grandpa I love you

10 Thanks to John and Casey Smith and Blake andmarsha Kocurek for donating the scissors for the Back to School Blast. Thanks to the church members who assisted in handing out the scissors to students. (Melanie Becka not pictured) THANKS to the members of St. John s members for the gifts I received for confirmation. They were greatly appreciated. Wyatt Zboril A big thank you for the lovely card and memorable gifts! I will cherish confirmation day in my heart forever. I cannot express my thanks enough to the church that made it possible. Thank you, Macey Zboril THANKS to everyone who donated generously to the STUFF THE BUS. Your generous donations will have a great impact on the students who are in need of school supplies.

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