The Church at Horseshoe Bay

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1 October 2018 The Church at Horseshoe Bay 600 HI RIDGE RD. PO BOX 8295 HORSESHOE BAY, TX CHURCH-HSB.ORG ASCRIBE PRAISE Church Events For me, and from a worship-of-god perspective, the month of October holds special meaning beginning with World Communion Sunday on the first Sunday of October. It s the Communion reminding us the church community is much bigger than all of us here at the Church at Horseshoe Bay. It s the Communion reminding us we are connected in faith to the world-wide Church and, therefore, need to be a part of, and engaged in, God s big tent. Sometimes we forget. In my senior year at seminary, I decided not to work part-time (I had done so up to this point) in order to concentrate on preparing for my ordination exams that would take place in mid-october. After a few weeks of concentrated study, I was ready for a break. On the first Sunday in October, I awoke to a beautiful fall day in northern California. The sun was out. The air was crisp. It was the perfect day to hop in the car and enjoy a drive, which I did. First to Sonoma. Then to Napa. Then to Calistoga. Then to Santa Rosa before returning to the seminary. Yes, I could have easily been in church that morning, so perhaps to help alleviate a sense of guilt, I turned on the radio hoping to listen to a service of worship from some church. I found one. It was being broadcast live. When it came time for the Lord s Supper, the pastor said it was World Communion Sunday. That s when the Spirit convicted me. Here I was a follower of Jesus not being with Jesus family on the one Communion Sunday that linked me to the Church Universal. It was my reminder of the importance of World Communion Sunday for my spiritual growth. Then, the last Sunday in October. It is known as Reformation Sunday the time to remember the importance and contribution of the Protestant Reformation to the world and in recovering the five solas (God s Word alone, God s glory alone, Christ alone, Faith alone, Grace alone). A phrase you ve likely heard over the years is, The Church reformed and always in need of being reformed according to the Word of God. That phrase is a both/ and. It is a reminder to the Church to keep grounded in the Word and be diligent in constant self-examination to reform herself when she veers away or strays from being the Church. But, of course, the Church is made up of people. Therefore, all of us in the faith family are to be grounded in the Word and in constant self-examination to reform ourselves when we veer/stray. See you in worship! In Christ, Pastor Malcolm

2 Update Helping Hand Crisis Ministry- One hundred fifty-four clients came to the ministry requesting food assistance for their 409 family members. Six of these clients were first-time visitors. Forty-five families received financial assistance totaling $6,814. Housing assistance totaled $4,481, transportation and communication assistance totaled $1,527, and dental / medical assistance totaled $806. The cost for food and personal hygiene products was $2,385. Ministry operating expenses were $740. Expenditures totaled $9,939 and donations totaled $5,145. At month s end, the Vista House was occupied by a single mom with 3 kids who would otherwise be homeless. May God continue to bless this ministry and all who make it possible. Marty Miller Benevolence Serve and Share Fair and Worship + 2 ( Worship + 2 = Attending Worship + 2 Extra Activities) Fall is here and we are in the mood to begin our new season at The Church at Horseshoe Bay. We kick off the season with the Serve and Share Fair to be held October 21, 2018 during each coffee fellowship. Church organizations and our Benevolence partners will be on hand to acquaint you with volunteer opportunities. In addition, there will be special refreshments to linger over. Come and find your + 2 activity. Volunteering is good for you! It is a way to stay connected to our area community, and our church community. Together we will grow a stronger, more active congregation. Bring a friend or a neighbor and enjoy the many offerings and some special refreshments, too. As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another 1 Peter 4:10

3 Men of Faith Men s Fellowship Breakfast Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Fellowship Hall at 8 am Tickets $10 Featuring: Jim Sundberg Major League Baseball Star Tickets are on sale in the Narthex on Sunday, October 14 and in the Church office during the week FORUM START UP It s time to resume Forum for the fall our Thursday early afternoon time of conversation and reflection. New to Forum? Wondering what it is? Forum is what the name implies: a place to discuss areas of current interest and think Christianly about them. All are welcome to join the conversation. Expect engaging thought and a variety of perspectives. When: Thursdays from 1-2:00 pm starting October 4 through November 8. Where: In the library located in the Christian Education building. See you there!

4 Julie Henderson was an equine veterinarian and Steve Henderson was a machinist in Longview, Texas, in 2006 when their lives began a profound change as they heard and began to answer Christ s call in Matthew 28:19. By 2010 they had completed their training as missionaries and were on their way to Mozambique for the next five years to bring God s message to the Yao people. Since their return from Mozambique in 2015, Julie has written a book about their journey of challenges, trials, joys, love, and faith entitled A Beautiful Season. Ouida and Larry Anderson are Julie s parents; and The Church at Horseshoe Bay supported Julie and Steve in their work in Mozambique. The Hendersons have donated Julie s book to our library in appreciation for the prayer and financial support they received. You can find it at 266 HEN in the church library. You will be the better for having read it. Books & Scones We meet on Tuesday October 30th at 2:30 pm in the library. Our book, The Pink Toolbelt, by Mary Dodd will be discussed. Books are available in the church library for $ Come and join us for a discussion on spiritual remodeling for women. Hope to see you there. Financial Report and Attendance as of September 30, 2018 Average 8:30 Attendance 81 Average 11:00 Attendance 193 Average Sunday School Total Attendance 131 September YTD Actual Last YTD Actual Remaining Budget Contributions $ 89,283 $ 751,047 $ 744,104 $ 388,953 Miscellaneous Income $ 1,751 $ 11,431 $ 23,611 $ 4,569 Operating Expenses $ (60,891) $ (568,897) $ (538,866) $ (226,973) Building Fund Transfers $ - $ - $ (2,167) $ - Benevolence Giving $ (21,384) $ (282,076) $ (283,130) $ (77,924) Net Excess/(Shortfall) $ 8,759 $ (88,496) $ (56,449) $ 88,626 Remaining steadfast in our vision to become a dollar-for-dollar congregation

5 Anniversaries Jim & Mimi Blackmon 10/1 John & Pat Moseley 10/2 Bud & Sue Vaught 10/5 Kenneth & Betty Cruikshank 10/6 Ray & Rebeca Britton 10/7 John & Linda DiFede 10/7 Ray & Lynn Bishop 10/9 Christian & Kathy Fletcher 10/10 Irv & Mary Boshears 10/11 Frank & Junell Van Horn 10/11 Jim & Barbara Fox 10/12 Ernest & Eleanor Trochta 10/15 Leland & Beth Peterson 10/16 Jeff & Becky Robinson 10/17 Glenn & Margaret Mitchell 10/18 Fred & Linda Klingensmith 10/18 Richard & Lynn Owen 10/19 Jim & Kay Tyler 10/19 Steve & Betty Reel 10/20 Bob & Luann Sewell 10/20 Gerry & Cynthia Fair 10/23 Tom & Joan Stanton 10/24 Birthdays Christian Education Sundays 9:45am Women s Bible Study Happiness by Randy Alcord 10/7 Hardwired for happiness 10/14 The Happiness of God 10/21 no class 10/28 Happiness and Idolatry New Beginnings Making Sense of the Bible by Adam Hamilton Bible Alive Class 1 Corinthians Faith Bridge The Habits of Happiness by Rick Warren 10/7 How to be happy no matter what 10/14 The humble path to happiness 10/21 no class 10/28 How to keep your heart healthy 10/7 1 Corinthians 10:1-33, Remembrances from the past 10/14 1 Corinthians 11:1-34, Let worship unite us 10/21 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, God s gifts unite the Church 10/28 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, The greatest gift is love Seekers Class The Apostles 10/7 The God of grace in Judaism and the Hebrew bible 10/14 The God of grace in Christianity and the New Testament 10/21 no class 10/28 The life of grace and the Pelagian controversy David Rose 10/9 Sharon Bates 10/19 Beverly Beauchamp 10/1 Amy McQueen 10/9 Jack Harris 10/20 Sherman Martin 10/2 Don Cruver 10/10 Billie Black 10/20 Cyrilla Ivey 10/3 Shelby Spangler 10/11 Beth Peterson 10/21 Rita Shackelford 10/3 Beverly Brascom 10/11 Diane Wagner 10/21 Tom Hilton 10/3 Karen Blake 10/11 Lloyd Pearson 10/21 Bill Knox 10/3 Carol Rose 10/11 Ross Johnson 10/21 Sally Stromgren 10/4 Velma Bonacci 10/12 Jan Browning 10/21 Wayne Brascom 10/4 Christian Fletcher 10/12 Dick Bostrom 10/22 Jan Greer 10/4 Jim McNabb 10/13 Elsie Thurman 10/22 Lawrence Erickson 10/5 Sue Mitchell 10/13 Shirley Ayers 10/23 Lawrence Richards 10/5 Ann Higdon 10/14 Elisabeth Reynolds 10/24 Ann Herring 10/5 Patricia Trembly 10/14 Alice Johnson 10/24 Bob Shafer 10/5 Vicki Strevey 10/15 Bill Sweet 10/25 Sharon Penny 10/6 Marion Nichols 10/15 Bryan Brademan 10/28 Mary Ann Pickering 10/6 Ida Carter 10/16 Estela Wilson 10/28 Annette Christy 10/6 Joy Snell 10/16 Doug Hart 10/29 Jimmie Hughes 10/7 Gwen Ligon 10/17 JoAnn Moreland 10/29 Gary Crabtree 10/7 Bob Rogers 10/17 Kena Richert 10/29 Ken Nichols 10/8 Fred Klingensmith 10/18 James Huie 10/30 Paul Harris 10/9 Linda Klingensmith 10/18 Russell Cox 10/31

6 C R Y S T A L CLEAR IS YOUR HEART ONE WITH CLARITY? WOW FALL RETREAT October 30, 2018 Tickets on sale now on Sunday mornings in the Narthex or from the church office during the week. All women are invited to join the Women of the Word from The Church at Horseshoe Bay for a day of spiritual polishing with Joan Randell. Come wearing your precious jewels & denim. Tickets are on sale now through October 21. Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Where: Camp Buckner in Burnet Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm FREE CONCERT Joseph M. Martin, pianist and composer will be in concert Wednesday, October 10 at 7:00 P.M. Joseph is a wonderful Christian artist. A native of North Carolina, he earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Subsequently he earned a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance at the University of Texas, Austin. Joseph taught for five years in the Piano Pedagogy Department of The University. He is presently on the staff of Shawnee Press as Director of Sacred Publications. At present time he has over 1200 compositions in print as well as over 40 choral cantatas and extended works. Joseph will be joined by his wife, Sue Martin. A native of Ohio, Sue comes from a colorful performance background. To list a few: soloist with The Pennsylvanians, 20 years with Walt Disney World in several areas Voices of Liberty in Epcot Center and the first Ariel in The Little Mermaid stage show as well as leading roles in many musicals. Joseph and Sue and their two children call Austin home. This will be an evening to remember here in The Church at Horseshoe Bay with the Best Backdrop GOD can provide. Don t miss this wonderful, spiritual and fun night of music. Joan graduated from Canyonville Bible College in Oregon and has also earned a B.L.S. degree from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She has been a goldsmith and jewelry designer for more than ten years. Joan also studied at the Gemological Institute of America. She earned credits in Colored Stones and Gem Identification as well as completing Diamond Appraising. Joan is the very insightful author of the book Crystal Clear - Reflections of Gemstones in Our Lives. The book was written to enrich marriages spiritually through the comparison and reflections of gemstones. But all of words of Joans study and wisdom can and should be applied to our daily lives as believers. WOW has asked Joan to share with us how to focus on all the facets of our spiritual hearts by understanding how God creates the diamonds in the rough form to be the shimmering brilliance of a "Crystal Clear" stone. Empowering us as Women of the Word to let our crystal hearts shine.

7 F.L.O. (Faith-based Learning Opportunity) MEALS ON WHEELS REQUEST FOR DRIVERS Cynthia Lane, a new resident of HSB from the San Antonio area, will present facts about the scourge of Oak wilt on Tuesday, October 23rd in the Fellowship Hall of the CHSB (4:45 pm). Her previous community of Hollywood Park suffered greatly from this disease. A Certified Arborist will join her in educating residents of our community about this plague. Join us in this educational adventure and stay for cookies, fruit, and conversation at 6:00 pm. Church History books are still available for purchase in the Church office and in the Narthex on Sundays for $5. Contact the office if you would like us to send you a copy! Spanish Class Opportunity MEALS ON WHEELS needs drivers and back-up drivers for a one-hour route, Monday through Friday, to deliver meals to homebound residents in Cottonwood Shores and Marble Falls. Meals will be available for pick-up at 10:30 am at High View Retirement Center on FM 1431 E across from the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Marble Falls. Drivers will be given an information packet and forms to complete and must pass a background check prior to training. Additional information is available from Nancy Conely at High View Retirement Center. Telephone: or contact Worship + 2 coordinator Junell Van Horn If you would like to strengthen or rediscover a language which you once studied please join us. The only cost is desire and commitment. Two different levels are available. Conversational level which is using a telenovela as a format meets on Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:30 pm and Basic which is using a bilingual bible and teacher made lessons which are tailored to the class meets from 3:00 to 4:30. These classes were originally begun with our missioners to Mexico but have expanded to embrace others. Try us out! Be sure to pick up a Volunteers in Mission brochure from the church and make plans to join us in Mexico February 9-16, For additional information contact Edra Edwards at wmgedra@verizon.net or The Bay Bee is a new Quilting Bee that will be meeting at the church the last Wednesday of each month from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in Classroom 4. They will be cutting up fabric, sewing it back together and making new friends. If you have questions or are interested in joining the Bay Bee, contact Vicki Adcock at (214) Next bee is October 31.

8 The Church at Horseshoe Bay...the arms of Christ in our time and place 600 Hi Ridge Rd. PO Box 8295 Horseshoe Bay, Tx NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. Postage Paid Marble Falls, TX Permit # 51 Celebration Worship Series 8:30 am and 11 am October 21 The Church at Horseshoe Bay church-hsb.org info@church-hsb.org 2018 Board of Trustees Kent Graham Chairperson Jerry Clinesmith Vice-Chairperson Bob Thomas Treasurer Ruth Newman Asst.Treasurer Linda Wilson Corp. Secretary Frances Highsmith, David Rose, Sally Stromgren, Ann Higdon, Ronda Rodman, Norman Homburg, Jim Hower, Lee Peterson, Bobbie Walker, Andy Burk, Eddie Greer, Ken Lindgren Church Staff Malcolm McQueen John Duncan Garry Kesler Senior Pastor Co-Pastor Minister of Music Kena Richert DeDe Hodge Sue Martini Bus. Administrator Office Manager Nursery Amy Childress Michael Pittard Shell Reynolds Pianist Custodian Maintenance Save the Date WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7:00 P.M. Joseph Martin Concert (Composer, Arranger, Pianist ) The Church at HSB Sanctuary Free Concert! Visit our website at: Like us on Facebook Sermons available on the Church website CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED As an FYI, the church office will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2018 for the Columbus Day holiday.