1803 Hwy 1431 W

Marble Falls, TX 78654

830 693-2253

lutheran@splcmf.org

www.splcmf.org

HOLY COMMUNION

8:15 & 10:45 am

Sunday School—9:30

Lenten Sermon Series, Lenten Offering,

Reformation 500, & Lenten Meals

Pg. 1

Pastors , Advisory Team, & Youth

Minister

Pg. 2

Parish News Pg. 3

Reformation 500 Pg. 4

Bible Studies & Thrivent Choice Dollars Pg. 5

Ladies News, Calendar, Snip-its, &

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Pg. 6

Calendar, Schedules, & Birthdays Inserts

Lenten Offering & Ash Wednesday Pg. 8

Life Around St. Peter’s Pg. 9

Confirmation & SPLAT Life Pg. 13

Church, Community, & Stewardship Pg. 14

Church Business, Financial & Attendance Pg. 15

SPLC Directory Pg.16

Gals’ Night In, Reading Buddy, Lent

Devotions, Book Club, & Green Team

Pg. 7

Lenten Meals Schedule & School News Pg. 10

Youtherans Pg. 12

School News Pg. 11

A Look Inside:

Together, BOLDLYBOLDLYBOLDLYBOLDLY living and sharing God’s grace with all.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church February & March

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L enten�Meals��

Each meal will be hosted by a group from our church,

and all money collected from each meal will go directly

to our school. We have a goal to raise $4,551.

(See page 11 for more information)

Reformation 500 March Project

Going Glocal

March 5th - Guest Speaker Hannah Watson, Former ELCA Yong Adult in Global Mission

(See Page 4 for more information)

March�1st��� Ash�Wednesday�Repentance�and�Ashes�

March�8th��� The�Ten�Commandments:�Law�and�Gospel�

March�15th�� The�Creed:�Belief�and�Action��

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th��� The�Sacrament�of�Baptism:�Word�and�Water��

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2017 Lenten Offering 2017 Lenten Offering 2017 Lenten Offering 2017 Lenten Offering ———— Going GlocalGoing GlocalGoing GlocalGoing Glocal Global + Local = Glocal

The ELCA uses the term “glocal” to describe the intersection of global concerns in our local communities. This year’s Lenten Offering focuses

on global and local ministry. (See more information on Page 8)

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A Word from the Pastor

Where is your life leading?

Ash Wednesday is March 1st. A cross of messy ash will be marked on our foreheads in worship, ash made from the palms waved this past spring as we entered Holy Week. From Luke 9, we will hear how Jesus’ ministry and life now turn toward Jerusalem. From this point onward there is no doubt where his life is leading.

Have you ever been asked in some form, “so, where is YOUR life leading?” It is a question I am sure we have all either been asked, asked ourselves, or at least wondered of others. It is a question about purpose, vocation, and one’s hope for life and the future.

Ash Wednesday is often seen as an island worship service adrift somewhere in February or March, or this doorway we walk through to enter into Lent. Ash Wednesday is more of a catapult that launches us to better fathom this mortal and holy trajectory we are on. Yes, it is a day that we are honest about where life is leading…to death…to dust…to ash. YET, just like Jesus turning toward Jerusalem, Ash Wednesday turns us towards Easter Sunday and resurrection. Ash Wednesday reminds us that our life has a trajectory that goes beyond the grave. Ash Wednesday points us to Jesus and where our life is ultimately leading because of God’s love.

So, in your conversations over the coming weeks, don’t be afraid to ask others where they see life leading them in the years ahead. You never know what trajectory God will send you both on.

Peace, Pastor Vanicek

At our congregational meeting on January 29th, we approved a budget that included the hire of a NEW position at St. Peter’s. The position is for a youth minister focused on teenage youth (Jr. and Sr. High). Drawing from the work of the Fuller Youth Institute, “we believe that churches can become the best place for teenagers and young adults to find answers to their toughest questions on identity, belonging, and purpose.”

We want this person to help us shape a vision for teenage faith formation and be creative in inviting all the ages of our congregation to grow in faith together. If you know if anyone who may fit this position, please point them to our church website (www.splcmf.org) or church office to apply. Applicants should submit a resume, two letters of reference, and a cover letter.

Interviews begin in March. Please pray for our congregation in this exciting time.

Advisory Team

The Advisory Team has continued its diligent work the past few months addressing issues noted during the 2016 Listening Team process. Much of our work has focused on the governance of our congregation and improving the function of committees and the council. At this point team members have met with most of the current committees and are creating binders to be used for ongoing documentation and transfer of information throughout the years. The team has also been coordinating duties for the chair and council liaison of each committee to clarify expectations and streamline communication. Binders will be shared with groups as they are completed over the next few months. Please feel free to contact any member of the team: Steve Reitz, Chuck Wettstein, Betty Matejowsky, and Charlie Selman.

Facility Planning Team

Recently our Council approved the forming of a Facilities Planning Committee to look at the short, mid, and long term needs of our congregation's facilities to accomplish our mission and vision. Team members are: Steve Reitz (chair), Tom Causgrove, Neil Haverlah, Catherine Hicks, Dave Leighton, Jim Wukasch, Pastor Casey and Pastor Vanicek. The team will give periodic updates via the newsletter and bulletin as well as through Temple Talks and at the Semi-Annual meeting. Please feel free to contact a member of the Committee for questions, input or concerns and keep them and this process in your prayers.

Team updates

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Parish News

To Mayrean McDonough, Allison Wurfel, Belva Latshaw, Faith Trapp, Cindy Struchen, & Mike Williams for all their help in the Church office in January & February.

To Nick Bohmann for preaching on January 15th.

To Greg Murrell for ongoing teaching of the Kingdom Seekers class and Allen Collins and Nick Bohmann for occasional teaching of the Adult Sunday School class.

To Kathy Nobles and Dale Moquist for Ministry and Budget Forum lunch set up.

To the Fellowship Team for Congregational Meeting potluck organization.

To the Advisory Team for their ongoing work and dedication to helping St Peters live into it’s purpose.

To Dale Moquist for coordinating Sam Pearce from the Helping Center.

Thank you to St. Peter’s

Thank you so much for the wonderful gifts your Church donated to Elves for the Elderly. Our “senior” had a wonderful holiday that’s to all of you. I look forward to working with you next year. God Bless, Jamie McAfee, Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties

You are my hero! You make miracles happen. Because of your generosity, and child in need can receive life-changing mental health care at the Phoenix Center. Positive outcomes, health and healing are possible for all children with the right intensive, high-quality care. (The full letter is on display on the bulletin board in the commons) In gratitude, Sarah Rosen Garrett, Founder, Executive Director

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow…” I am more than thankful to be home from the hospital, for the 2nd time in January! My St. Peter’s “Faith Family” sustained me through one crisis after another! They surrounded me with visits, get-well wishes, phone calls and food, but most importantly they gave me a tangible connection to their LOVE, CONCERN, & PRAYERS and how God’s work and mercy shines on each one of us! Bless you all! Judy Martin

Once again we are sending out a big THANK YOU to all the wonderful people and organizations that contributed to our annual Elves for the Elderly Christmas Drive. Because of your generosity we were able to distribute approximately 750 gift bags to seniors throughout Burnet, Llano and Williamson counties. (The full letter is on display on the bulletin board in the commons) From your friends at the Community Resource Centers, Bessie Jackson

Marble Falls Helping Center acknowledges with gratitude the receipt of your cash contribution for $948.79. With the generous support of contributions from you and others like you, the Helping Center can continue to assist many less fortunate and needy families. Sincerely, Sam Pearce, Director

In Our Prayers Richard Crow Mickey Collins Diana Collins Betty Matejowsky Judy Martin Cindy Houghtling Marci Wilde Margie Ratliff Harold Brueckner Don Burke Don Wilde BJ Henry Chad Levert Gerald Doffing Annie Woods Ellen Doffing Elna Wendler Chris Grazier Mary Langehennig Shirley Waters Bobby Norred Karen Holbrook Jayne Schoonmaker Holly Hayes Brooke Guthrie Tom Holmes Dorthy McKahan Ron Grieme DeLoris Fregien Cindy Masko Biff Flatt Kristie Chatham Hayden Towns Paul Harris Linda Laird Greg Butler

John Brooks, Jr. Nik Schappe

Mary Ann Wind in the loss of her daughter, Karin The friends and family of Sandi Gantz Janette Clausen in the loss of her uncle Jacque Gerth in the loss of her mother, Virginia Preiss

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Reformation 500

REFORMATION 500 PROJECT

October 31, 2017 will mark the 500thanniversary of when Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the

door of the Wittenberg Church, beginning what we now refer to as the Reformation.

We at St. Peter’s, along with Lutherans and other Protestants worldwide, will not only celebrate this

signi(icant event, but useitasanopportunitytoseekourownreformation. The Reformation is not

just something that happened in 1517 and revolutionized Christian theology, it continues today.

During 2017 we will emphasize outreach within our congregation, our community and our world.

What do we need to change in our church and within ourselves? How can we be better disciples?

Assisting Pastor Casey and Pastor Vanicek in this planning are the Evangelism, Social Outreach, and

Stewardship Teams. We welcome your input and will provide an opportunity for you to post your

reform/renewal ideas on our “church door”.

Apreliminarycalendarofeventsislistedbelow.Throughoutthatmonthwewillhaveaspecialcollection, offering, and/or service opportunity. We will also welcome guest speakers from

various organizations during the Sunday School hour. Wehopeyouwill joinwithusaswereform

ourselves,ourchurch,andtheworldinhonorofLutherin2017andbeyond.

February: Have a Heart – Valentine’s for the Elderly & Valentine’s Youth Fundraiser

March: Going Glocal – Lent Offering for Young Adults in Ministry at St. Peter’s, in seminary & abroad

April: Loved Beyond Measure – St. Peter’s School – Lent School Offering

May: Be a Community Hero – VBS Offering

June: Open Door Recovery

July: Back to School Blast – sock collection

August: Boys & Girls Club

September: Phoenix Center

October: God’s Work. Our Hands – volunteer hours

Reformation 500 February Project

Have a Heart In honor of the 500th anniversary of when Martin Luther posted his

95theseshelp us collect 95ValentinesfortheElderly&$7,000forSt.Peter’ssummeryouthtriptravelexpenses.

Reformation 500 March Project

Going Glocal Lent Offering for Young Adults in Ministryglobally & locally

(Details on page 8)

YOU Did It!!

Together, BOLDLY you provided not just 500 but over 1,000 breakfast items, Together, BOLDLY you provided not just 500 but over 1,000 breakfast items, Together, BOLDLY you provided not just 500 but over 1,000 breakfast items, Together, BOLDLY you provided not just 500 but over 1,000 breakfast items, totaling more than 6,000 meals, for the Marble Falls Helping Center.totaling more than 6,000 meals, for the Marble Falls Helping Center.totaling more than 6,000 meals, for the Marble Falls Helping Center.totaling more than 6,000 meals, for the Marble Falls Helping Center.

Reformation 500 January Project—Completed

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Bible Studies The Theme of “I Love to Tell the Story”“I Love to Tell the Story”“I Love to Tell the Story”“I Love to Tell the Story” began Sunday, August 28th

Many of us know and love to sing this song. But is it true? Do you love to tell the story of God’s love that we hear in the Bible? Do you love to tell the story of Jesus’ saving grace that we hear in the Bible? Many of us struggle with feeling confident enough with the Biblical story to share it with others as God calls us to do. This is why the Worship & Music Team, Ministry Staff, and Congregation Council have decided to continue the changes we made to our lectionary cycle away from the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL). This Fall we will continue with the Narrative Lectionary. We hope that you will fall in love with this story, connect it with your story of faith, and share it with someone who needs to hear the Good News. Here is a glimpse of how the story will unfold:

Continuing Promises: Continuing Promises: Continuing Promises: Continuing Promises: January 8th – February 26th

Throughout Epiphany we traditionally hear stories of how Christ fulfills the promise of the Messiah. In the Narrative Lectionary this is not different, yet hopefully we are more connected to the Old Testament stories on which these fulfilled promise continue through time to Christ and then through Christ to us. We will listen as Jesus is proclaimed as God’s Son at his baptism and then goes on to call disciples and begin his ministry. We will end with the Transfiguration as Jesus is once again proclaimed as God’s Son while on a mountain. As Christ is transfigured by light, we realize we are transfigured by God’s promises through him still today.

Shocking Promises: Shocking Promises: Shocking Promises: Shocking Promises: March 1st – April 2nd

During the season of Lent we witness Jesus turn towards Jerusalem. Jesus is emphatic in his resolve to go there, and in the 40 days of Lent we journey along with him. During this time we are invited to be transformed by his teaching. Through parables like the Good Samaritan, the Lost, and the Rich Man & Lazarus, Jesus teaches that his way is unexpected and shocking yet powerful. Through moments like Weeping over Jerusalem and Encountering Zacchaeus, Jesus teaches that his way is shockingly for any who will accept him. As Christ makes his way to Jerusalem and the cross, we make our way following as his disciples.

MIDMIDMIDMID----WEEK/Monthly Bible Studies: WEEK/Monthly Bible Studies: WEEK/Monthly Bible Studies: WEEK/Monthly Bible Studies:

P������’ M����� B���� S����: Meets each Monday at 10:00am in Room 212. See below for more information.

M��’� BYOB���� S����: All men are invited. We meet the third Monday of the month at 7:00pm at Double Horn Brewing Company. This group will meet February 20th & March 20th.

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Meets the third Tuesday of the month at 3:00pm in Room 212. This group will meet on February 21st & March 21st.

WELCA B���� S������: Meet the third Thursday of the month. 10:00am—Deborah Circle (Westbrook) and 1:00pm—Agape Bible Study (Latshaw). These bible study groups will be February 16th & March 16th. The Bible study is taken from the Gather magazine, which can be found on the current publication table, in the narthex.

Parents’ Morning Bible StudyParents’ Morning Bible StudyParents’ Morning Bible StudyParents’ Morning Bible Study

Parents, join us for an in-depth look at how to help faith stick to you and help faith stick to you and help faith stick to you and help faith stick to you and

your kidsyour kidsyour kidsyour kids. Nearly Nearly Nearly Nearly halfhalfhalfhalf of all young people raised in Christian families walk of all young people raised in Christian families walk of all young people raised in Christian families walk of all young people raised in Christian families walk

away from their faith when they graduate and some of those never return to away from their faith when they graduate and some of those never return to away from their faith when they graduate and some of those never return to away from their faith when they graduate and some of those never return to

it at all.it at all.it at all.it at all. Together we will learn ways to instill sticky faith that lasts and learn ways to instill sticky faith that lasts and learn ways to instill sticky faith that lasts and learn ways to instill sticky faith that lasts and

share ideasshare ideasshare ideasshare ideas we have learned along the way.we have learned along the way.we have learned along the way.we have learned along the way.

Thrivent Members

Don’t forget to direct your 2016 Thrivent Choice Dollars by March 31th, 2017 Log on to your account at www.thrivent.com.

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Ladies News Ladies Calendar

Thursday, February 16th, 10:00am - Deborah Bible Study at the home of Bev Westbrook Thursday, February 16th, 1:00pm - Agape Bible Study at the home of Belva Latshaw Tuesday, February 21st, 3:00pm - Prayer Shawls (see page 7 for more information) Monday, February 27th, 6:00pm - Gals’ Night In (see below for more information) Thursday, March 16th, 10:00am - Deborah Bible Study, place to be announced Thursday, March 16th, 1:00pm - Agape Bible Study, place to be announced Tuesday, March 21st, 3:00pm - Prayer Shawls (see page 7 for more information) Monday, March 27th, 6:00pm - Gals’ Night In (watch for more details)

Snip-its

Please join us on February 21st, at 9am. Do you have a sewing machine at home collecting dust? Or, maybe you just need a change of pace with a quick, easy project. We’re in need of “at home sewing.” You can choose to sew squares together, bind quilts to produce a finished project, or both. Anything you can do would be a great help. For more information, contact Judy Martin at 830-598-4249.

Can you crochet or knit?

If so, then, we need your gifts for St. Peter’s Prayer Shawl MinistrySt. Peter’s Prayer Shawl MinistrySt. Peter’s Prayer Shawl MinistrySt. Peter’s Prayer Shawl Ministry. The group meets on the third Tuesday each month, at 3pm, in room 212. Even if your schedule doesn’t allow you to be here on the third Tuesday of the month we would still love to have your help. We would like to have every member that knows how to knit or crochet, commit to one shawl in 2017. Need yarn? Stop by the Church office and we will set you up. For more information contact Carol Moquist at cjmoquist@gmail.com or 281-216-9344.

SNIP – ITS Calendar The following is the 2017 calendar for SNIP-ITS as we prepare to culminate another year of Mission Quilt stitching!

Tuesday, February 21st, 9:00am - Usual Work Day

Tuesday, March 21st, 9:00am - Usual Work Day Sunday, April 2, 8:15pm & 10:45am - “Blessing of the Quilts” Quilt display adorns the sanctuary

Tuesday, April 4, 9:00am - Possible Packing Day Tuesday, April 11, 9:00am - Possible monthly work day Tuesday, April 18, 8:00am to 12pm - Annual Ingathering in Fredericksburg @ Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. St. Peter’s quilts will be transferred to Fredericksburg.

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St. Peter’s Book Club

Green Team

Living�Green�

Benefits of movement throughout your day:

www.faithfullfit.org has a great article titled “Exercise is great…but…” It talks about how movement throughout your day is just as important to your health and wellness as dedicated times of exercise. Three benefits of movement throughout you day include: energy boost, improved brain power, and happiness. See the website for the full article. God has given us all a body as a gift to enjoy and share…and yes…take care of. God grace you in your living.

Pastor Vanicek

St. Peter’s Energy Usage (Main building + SPLAT house): January 6,967 kWh, $663.

YTD - 6,967 kWh, $663.

St. Peter's Book Club will meet on February 13th, 1:30pm to discuss Small Great Things,

by Jodi Picoult.

Jodi Picoult’s Small Great Things ...is based on the true story of a labor and delivery nurse who was prohibited from caring for a newborn because the father requested that no African-American nurses tend to his baby. In the fictional version, Ruth, the African-American nurse in question, finds herself on trial for events related to the same request made by a white supremacist father. Using the narratives of Ruth, the baby’s father, and the female public defender who takes Ruth’s case, Picoult examines multiple facets of racism. ...Picoult allows readers to draw their own conclusions about how we see ourselves and others in the world. .... --Seira Wilson, The Amazon Book Review

The next book the club is scheduled to read is Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind, by Ann B Ross. Discussion date to be announced.

Anyone interested in joining the discussion is welcome to attend.

Wine & Chocolate

Monday, February 27th at 6:00 p.m. At Mayrean McDonough’s 411 12th St., Marble Falls

Please RSVP with $5 (for pizza) by Sunday, February 26th

Please bring your beverage of choice.

Friends are always welcome!!!

Reading Buddy

Have you been wondering how you can make a posi�ve difference in the

lives of children? Marble Falls Elementary School (PreK to 5th grade) is

looking for community members like you to get involved as a Reading

Buddy to two different students . As a Reading Buddy, you will invest 30

minutes with two different budding readers each week (15 minutes with

each child). For more informa+on contact Pastor Casey

Pick up your Lent devotional

“free indeed—Devotions for Lent 2017”

located on the tables in the Narthex.

Regular and large-print copies are available.

Be on the look out for sign up sheets in the Narthex for Easter Lilies. Easter Lilies. Easter Lilies. Easter Lilies.

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AAAASHSHSHSH WWWWEDNESDAYEDNESDAYEDNESDAYEDNESDAY LLLLITURGYITURGYITURGYITURGY

Ash Wednesday is a solemn day of prayer that begins the season of Lent. The tradition of Lent dates to the 3rd century AD. On this first day of Lent we confess our sin in a litany of repentance (Psalm 51), and during the season's 40 days we are invited to carry out the Lenten disciplines: fasting, prayer, and works of love and charity (alms). These Lenten disciplines are tools of discipleship that can lead us to renewal as we bury all that is holding us back from being truly alive. While Ash Wednesday's immediate subjects may be sin and death, the liturgy of the day also relates to baptism, mercy, and the feast of the resurrection. On Ash Wednesday we are honest about the depths of our sin because God's mercy and power are deeper and wider. We call to mind our own inevitable deaths so that we might, even now, share in the life of the resurrection. We fast and give alms even as we share Christ's feast in which, through the overflowing goodness of God, there is enough for all. Ash Wednesday tries to put sin and separation from God into perspective by holding them in the context of the richness and relative shortness of life. The central ritual action of Ash Wednesday, receiving a cross on our foreheads with ash, echoes our anointing with oil at baptism and reminds us of our mortality. Returning to God's mercy and grace and marked with the cross of Christ, we make our way through Lent marked with a promise for the journey that leads to Easter and resurrection.

Church News

2017 Lenten Offering 2017 Lenten Offering 2017 Lenten Offering 2017 Lenten Offering ———— Going GlocalGoing GlocalGoing GlocalGoing Glocal Global + Local = Glocal

The ELCA uses the term “glocal” to describe the intersection of global concerns in our local communities. This year’s Lenten Offering focuses on Global and Local Ministry.

In honor of the Reformation, which began in 1517 when Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenberg

Church door, the St. Peter’s Council has set a BOLDBOLDBOLDBOLD goal of $15170 for our 2017 offering. This is a bigger goal than in years past, but with God’s help and yours, we can NAIL this challenge!

Your gifts will aid locally at St. Peter’s by supporting our new

Youth Minister position ($10,000). With this staff addition we will be able to connect with and grow the faith of our own youth

as well as the youth in our community.

Your gifts will aid globally through the ELCA’s Making All Things New Campaign ($5,170). Our Synod Assembly offering this year is

designated toward this campaign, specifically in the areas of Global Mission, and will support Missionaries, Young Adults in

Global Mission and Women Leaders around the world.

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Life around St. Peter’s

Reformation 500 - January Project - Restock the Shelves

St. Peter’s Quilters - Snip Its & youth from The Falls

Alternative School - In action

Retiree Roundup - Socializing and Learning

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St. PeterSt. PeterSt. PeterSt. Peter’s Lutheran Schools Lutheran Schools Lutheran Schools Lutheran School February and March will be a BUSY time for St. Peter’s Lutheran School with so many wonderful events!

March 1st begins our Lenten Meal Fundraiser that benefits our school directly! We are thrilled to have so many students that a 4th class is needed. Next school year we will have a 3 year old class,

TWO PreK classes, and a Kinder class! With a new class comes many new needs such as supplies, furniture and technology, so our Lenten Meal Fundraiser is especially needed this year! You can help us

with this fundraiser in a variety of ways! We need people to sign up to provide desserts for any of the meals (sign up sheet is in the Narthex). You can assist one or more of the hosting groups providing the meal or help with set up and clean up. The host groups are School Board, Choir, Church

Council, Men’s BYOB, Sunday School, and Women of St. Peter’s. You can attend the meals and give a donation to our school – there is no charge for the meals, but a free-will offering is collected for the school. Our goal this year was created with the Reformation in mind – 1517 was the year of the

Reformation; we currently have three classes; 1517 x 3 = our goal of $4551! Again, the money earned this year will go to setting up an additional classroom so we can serve even more students! We hope

you enjoy the meals and fellowship. Please see page 11 for the meal schedule.

March 1st also begins pre-registration for the fall semester. We have a waiting list for all classes and will open registration first to church members, current students, and siblings. Pre-registration for

the public will begin on April 1. We are also accepting applications for scholarships until April

15. Please share with your neighbors, friends, and family if they have young children. We love

touching lives of children and want our school to continue to grow and flourish! We are also excited to

have such wonderful and dedicated teachers: Tracy Knight, Anna Womack, Lindsay Pyle, Jeannie

Hanshaw, and Audrey Beltran will all return next year!

March 6 – 10 will be a celebration of Lutheran Schools Week. Students all over the country will celebrate their Lutheran School heritage and will follow the ELEA’s theme of “Loved Beyond Measure”. There will be fun theme days thorough out the week, and the school families will be invited to a special Family Chapel & Picnic on Wednesday, March 8. Please join us in prayers of thanksgiving

for our own St. Peter’s Lutheran School and its impact on our community.

Finally, we have begun plans for the 6th Annual Run for the Son 5K/1K. The event will take place on Saturday, April 29 beginning at 8:00 am at Double Horn Brewing Company. This is a wonderful event for the community – people of all ages are encouraged to attend. We are currently getting race

sponsors, so if you or someone you know wants to be a sponsor, please contact Tracy at

tracy@splcmf.org for information. Race registration (paper forms and online registration) will be

available SOON so be watching for that! If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please

also contact Tracy. We can’t have the event without our wonderful volunteers – you receive a shirt and

will have a GREAT time! All money earned from the event goes to the Scholarship Fund at St. Peter’s Lutheran School to help families with a financial need attend our school! What a great way to spend a Saturday morning – being active, fellowshipping with others, and HELPING KIDS! We hope you

can be a part!

Tracy Knight, St. Peter’s School Director

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SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool NEWs Lenten�Meal�Schedule�

Each meal will be hosted by a group from our church, and all money

collected from each meal will go directly to our school. We have a goal to raise $4,551.

March 1 – School Board - Baked Potato Bar

March 8 – Choir – Soups (*bring your own muffin tin)

March 15 – Church Council – Pasta Bar

March 22 – Sunday School – Taco Bar

March 29 – Men’s BYOB – Pancakes & Sausage

April 5 – Women of St. Peter’s – Tater Tot Casserole

*bring your own muffin tin to the meal on March 8 so you can sample 6 types of soup without using 6 bowls!

Ways to Help Our SchoolWays to Help Our SchoolWays to Help Our SchoolWays to Help Our School The school will continue collecting Box Tops for EducationBox Tops for EducationBox Tops for EducationBox Tops for Education this year. These are found on many items in your pantry at home. Please clip these, save them, and then turn them into the church office or school office. Each box top is a dime to our school, so they really add up and can give us a nice amount of

supplemental funds! We appreciate the assistance!

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Saturday, April 29, 2017Saturday, April 29, 2017Saturday, April 29, 2017Saturday, April 29, 2017 8:00am at Double Horn Brewing Company

6th Annual 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk

Benefiting St. Peter’s Lutheran SchoolBenefiting St. Peter’s Lutheran SchoolBenefiting St. Peter’s Lutheran SchoolBenefiting St. Peter’s Lutheran School

See page 10 for more information

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Youtherans

Childcare will be provided at the church

from 6:15-8:30 pm.

Please let Cindy

know if you will be needing childcare.

Watch for Evite!

Friday, March 3rd

6:30 p.m.

Francesco's Restaurant (Feel free to bring a special beverage)

3rd-5th Grade

“Social Affair”

Sunday, February 19th 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

“Spoons & Sardines”“Spoons & Sardines”“Spoons & Sardines”“Spoons & Sardines” Watch for Evite. Please RSVP by Thursday, February 16th.

***Bring a friend!***

VBS 2017VBS 2017VBS 2017VBS 2017

June 19th-23rd

Middle School "AN AMAZING RACE SCAVENGER HUNT" March 5th from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

St. Peter's SPLAT House (start and end)

Feel free to invite middle school friends! Please no siblings!

Teams will depart at 4:15, so don't be late and return to the SPLAT house at 5:30 for pizza and fellowship.

Please let Cindy know (1) if you would like to provide a finger food, and/or (2) if you could be a parent driver and chaperone.

Come join in the fun!!

Save the Dates: Acolyte Training Sunday, April 23rd

For all interested 3rd to 5th graders

& all 6th Graders (as a requirement for Confirmation & as a refresher)

3rd Grade Walk Through the Bible

April 23rd, 30th, May 7th, & 14th During the Sunday School hour

Youth Sunday School

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SPLAT Life St. Peter’s Lutheran Active Teens Gathering Schedule

SPLAT Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Mornings Meet across the street at “the SPLAT House.” Allyson Black hosts with a homemade breakfast. Aaron Pyle, Craig Orton, and Pastor Vanicek lead the discussion, activity, or game for the day.

Check your weekly SPLAT+family email for any special details for the month. Let Pastor Vanicek know if you are not receiving this weekly email.

Confirmation Confirmation is what we call an intentional two year process of faith formation guided by the pastors, adults mentors, and special speakers. We dig into the small catechism (The Lord’s Prayer, 10 Commandments, Apostles’ Creed, Baptism, and Communion). We will also do some faith practices, field trips, service projects, and a number of new things this year!

Service and Worship : February and March are about service and worship. In February, the confirmation class

will go from discernment to planning to implementation to evaluating a service project. This unit is about planting the seed that we all have ears and hands for service. March is when confirmation transitions to taking sermon notes during mid-week Lenten worship. The 8th graders begin their final projects due after Easter.

Note the following upcoming dates:

February 15th - Working on service project February 22nd - Implementing service project March 1st - Evaluate how project went (we will do this at normal confirmation time, then go to the 5:30pm Ash Wednesday dinner and worship at 6:30pm.) March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th & April 5th - Worship notes at 6:30pm mid-week Lenten worship

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Church, community and The World

Meals on Wheels Cookie Project

Each month we will need . . .

17 dozen cookies by Friday before the 3rd Saturday of the month (February 17th & March 17th)

You can bring the cookies throughout the month, and put them in the kitchen freezer marked "Meals on Wheels."

Stewardship

February is known as Heart Month. Valentine’s Day makes us think of the loved ones in our life. The American Heart Association has numerous promotions during the month. We see and hear numerous articles discussing how to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Many of us take medication, exercise, and are involved in activities to make us “heart healthy.” We need to ask, is St. Peter’s heart healthy? Proverbs 3:5 states “trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Matthew 6:21 says “for where your treasure is, there you heart will be also.” Proverbs 4:23 states “above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” What are we doing at St. Peter’s to keep our congregation heart healthy? Looking to the future what do we need to do keep it healthy and growing? What can we do we do with our time, talent, and treasures for St. Peter’s Health? Dale Moquist

The Helping Center needs your help! Let’s fill the basket!!

Please bring non-perishable and canned foods to the church throughout the month and leave in the grocery basket located in the Narthex. The last Sunday of each month (February 26th & March 26th) they will be

collected and delivered to the Helping Center for distribution.

February Retiree Round Up

Thursday, February 23rd 2017, 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall

Program: CARTS (Capital Area Rural Transportation System) Have you ever found yourself in need of a ride? Maybe your car is on the blink, or your doctor has said you shouldn't drive for a while. What are your options? CARTS has just opened a station in Marble Falls. Come learn about their services.

Lunch: Chili and Cornbread

Please sign the attendance sheet in the narthex or contact Betty Matejowsky by Sunday, February 19th.

March Retiree Round Up

Thursday, March 30th 2017, 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall

Program: “There’s a New Sheriff in Town” St. Peter’s member and newly elected Sheriff of Burnet County, Calvin Boyd, will speak about the “State of the County.”

Lunch: Salad Bar (please bring an ingredient)

Please sign the attendance sheet in the narthex or contact Betty Matejowsky by Sunday, March 26th.

Winter Texans, please join us!

Contact Betty Matejowsky or Pam Wettstein for more information about this group.

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St. Peter’s Church Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 2016

Devotion by Kim Sandman

Present: Bryan Hicks, Kathy Nobles, Judy Haverlah, Joan Leake, Dave Leighton, Julie Causgrove, Pastor Casey, Pastor Vanicek

Approved the minutes as submitted under Consent Agenda

Consent Agenda was approved. Motion by Kathy Nobles and Seconded by Julie Causgrove

Budget workshops are set up for January 8th at 9:30 and January 15th at 12:00

Pastor Casey gave her report. Highlighted Super Kids Program and the Christmas services.

Pastor Vanicek gave his report. He has started to sign up for camp. He has 16 junior high and 28 senior high youth signed up. Full Staff reports are available in the office.

Nominating Committee: Chuck Wettstein, Janette Clausen, and Kelly Martin for Council. Kim Sandman moved and Julie seconded the motion for acceptance.

Dave Leighton presented the budget. Total income is $524,181. He proposes a 7.32% increase for general fund offerings. Discussion was held on giving every Sunday and on attendance. Dave will provide an executive summary for the above workshops.

Assisting Minister Robes: 8 robes for $1011. Approved to take out of Council Discretionary Fund. Joan Leake moved and Kathy Nobles seconded. Motion approved.

Annual Congregation Meeting reports are due.

Recycling Update for the SPLAT house. Will send an email to Green Team.

Facilities Planning Committee is in the process of organizing. Steve Reitz has agreed to chair this committee.

Moments of gratitude were shared.

Closed with Lord's Prayer.

Respectfully Submitted, Dale Moquist

Financial & Attendance Information

Church Business

Financial Results 2016 Avg. A�endance/Sunday

Item December YTD December YTD

Income (All) $ 40,745 $ 482,174 A�endance - 2016 219 201

Budget Income $ 48,649 $ 522,310 A�endance - 2015 253 216

Diff. $ Over/Under(-) ($7,904) ($40,136) Diff. (34) (15)

% 84% 92%

Expenses $ (35,064) $ (480,194)

Budget Expenses $ (43,178) $ (522,310)

Diff. $ Over/Under(-) ($8,114) ($42,116)

% 81% 92%

Net $5,681 $1,980

We want you in worship!We want you in worship!We want you in worship!We want you in worship! Why? - Because “from the very beginning of the church… the

life of the community of faith has revolved around the regular

gathering of believers for worship, common prayer, and ea�ng

bread and drinking wine in remembrance of the one in whose

name they gathered. Worship is the linchpinWorship is the linchpinWorship is the linchpinWorship is the linchpin of a discipleship

church… To absent oneself from worship is akin to a hungry To absent oneself from worship is akin to a hungry To absent oneself from worship is akin to a hungry To absent oneself from worship is akin to a hungry

person turning away from a free mealperson turning away from a free mealperson turning away from a free mealperson turning away from a free meal… Worship is both the

culmina�on of discipleship & the matrix from which discipleship

is formed” (Power Surge: Six Marks of Discipleship for a Changing

Church).

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SPLC DIRECTORY Senior Pastor Rev. Danielle Moore Casey 830-693-2253 dmcasey@splcmf.org

Associate Pastor Rev. Harold Vanicek 830-693-2253 hvanicek@splcmf.org

Parish Ministry Associate Mary Posey posey@nctv.com

Church Administrator Marietta Williams 830-693-2253 mwilliams@splcmf.org

Financial Treasurer David Leighton dave@splcmf.org

Financial Secretaries Faith Trapp Marietta Williams finsec@splcmf.org

Children & Family Ministry Cindy Struchen 830-693-2253 cstruchen@splcmf.org

Director of Music Don Trapp 830-596-1325 dononmac@yahoo.com

St. Peter’s School Tracy Knight, Director tracy@splcmf.org

Helping Center Representative Faith Trapp

Council President Bryan Hicks

COUNCIL MEMBERS Janette Clausen Bryan Hicks Rod Holley Joan Leake Dave Leighton, Treasurer Kelly Martin Dale Moquist Kathy Nobles Kimberly Sandman Chuck Wettstein

COMMITTEE & TEAM LEADERS

Advisory Chuck Wettstein, Council Liaison Steve Reitz, Team Leader

Endowment Dale Moquist, Council Liaison Dave Leighton, Team Leader

Evangelism Kelly Martin, Council Liaison Carol Leighton, Team Leader

Faith Formation Kimberly Sandman, Council Liaison

Fellowship Joan Leake, Council Liaison Julie Causgrove, Team Leader

Property Bryan Hicks, Council Liaison Steve Reitz, Team Leader

Social Outreach Kathy Nobles, Council Liaison

Stewardship Rod Holley, Council Liaison Jerry Bostick, Team Leader

Worship/Music Janette Clausen, Council Liaison Elizabeth Knebel, Team Leader Jan Wilde, Worship Leader Coordinator

Sabbatical Team Jerry Bostick Trey Brown Elizabeth Knebel Jennifer Virdell Pastor Vanicek

Member Care Team Nick Bohmann Elizabeth Knebel Dale Moquist Jane Starkey Cindy Struchen Facility Planning Team Steve Reitz, Team Leader