INSIDE: Fun Times at LCR…Outdoor Worship & Picnic…Crop Walk…Field Trip…Prayer Shawl…Wish List…Lots of Thanks…Community & Synod Events…and so much more!!
Dear Friends in Christ,
This has been a hairy month for this pastor. September began with the blessing of selling my home in Taylor. Then we set into motion the adventure of buying one in Wimberley. I found a great place with an excellent view of what makes Wimberley so peaceful….the woods! So I began the process of collecting all the proper paperwork to get the deal going. Along the way I have hit snag after snag. Not enough information for the lender. Incomplete paperwork and/or more paperwork needed from the builder/seller. Hurricane in Houston area shuts down offices involved in the process. More paperwork to complete. More waiting to endure. It has become a month of testing my patience in this area of life!
I came across this old Chinese Proverb that says, “Patience is power; with time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes a silk gown.” I sure wish I could become that silk gown!! I’m sure most of you can relate. At some point in your life, your patience has been tested to the limits. And no matter how many times someone says, “Don’t worry, it will all work out. Just have patience. Keep waiting it out, it will happen!” -- we still get frustrated.
“All things come to him who waits - provided he knows what he is waiting for,” says Woodrow T. Wilson. Maybe that’s it…maybe I’m not sure what I’m waiting for. I often think that when I think about being your pastor. When I think about the vision and future of LCR, I ponder over the potential and stand in awe and waiting for the vision from God.
Habakkuk 2:3 says, “Though it tarries, wait for it…” Wait for that vision from God – personally and professionally, individually and as a community of believers.
Having the vision of God is the source of patience because it gives us God’s true and proper inspiration. I am reminded that we will know when the vision is of God because of the inspiration that comes with it! Things come to us with greatness and add vitality to our lives because everything is energized by God. If we have the inspiration of the vision of God, we have more than we can experience.
So I guess patience is a good thing. One of those spiritual gifts that is a blessing and a curse! I pray that I have patience within myself as we continue our journey of learning about one another. And that together we have prayerful patience to hear and see a vision of the coming months and years in ministry together for God.
Together we will forge ahead with patience and persistence to hear the call of God in our midst….in our homes, in our workplaces, in our community, and in our church.
Blessings, Peace, and Patience to us all,
Pastor Jennifer
“Learn to relax. Your body is precious, as it houses your mind and spirit. Inner peace begins with a relaxed body.” Norman Vincent Peale
LUTHERAN LIVER LOVERS AND/OR DINNER NIGHT OUT
Even if you don’t like liver – you don’t have to order it – Lutheran Liver Lover’s are a fun bunch to join for a night out. The second Thursday of each month this group meets at Ed’s Old Windmill in Canyon Lake. Watch for the sign up sheet on the welcome table and plan to come along on October 9th. A carpool leaves the church at 6:00 p.m. or meet at the restaurant at 6:30. Another dining option is Dinner Night Out. Again, a time spent with good people, enjoying good food and a good time. On October 23rd we will be traveling down the road to Gruene to the Gristmill. Watch for that sign up sheet later in the month.
Fall Fun Fest
Another great day at LCR!
Thank you to Signe Griffin and the fellowship team for organizing this fun event.
Thank you to Mike Schliessmann, Mel Griffin, and Jim Thomas for cooking the hot dogs and brats.
Thanks to the Merkord’s for all the fun and games they had placed all over the grounds. Great success!
Thank you to Felicia Niegut for putting on her clown outfit, for painting faces (as well as Hannah Raska) and for giving young and old tattoos!
OUTDOOR WORSHIP AND PICNIC Sunday, October 19th @ 11:15a.m.
Location: On the Blanco @ 511 Hidden Valley Rd, Wimberley
We will enjoy an outdoor worship on the river and join in the celebration of John Cargill’s baptism. Please make note of the time change for the second service. And be watching for a sign up sheet concerning the picnic portion of the day.
You will need to bring your own chair and a desire to worship in the great outdoors and to enjoy the fellowship!!
Directions: Take Spoke Hollow Rd off RR12, go 2.8 winding miles. The house is on the left. Head to the back yard!
All are welcome to this great worship and fellowship occasion!
FYI….8:30 a.m. service and Sunday School will run as usual that day.
GIVING OF OURSELVES
You are encouraged and invited to be in prayer about the giving of your time, talents and monetary contributions to the work and ministry of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. In October and November we will be distributing giving cards for you to prayerfully consider what type of monetary offering you will be able to give to the church in the coming year. We will also have the opportunity to fill out Time and Talent Sheets during our worship time. We hope to find a way for you to use your God given resources to serve Him through the work of the church.
“The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs in parched places, and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters never fail.” Isaiah 58:11
Take heart – you have enough to be a steward, and God can be trusted to lead you there. Please begin your prayerful journey today!
Crop Walk – October 12th
Our youth along with those from New Hope in Blanco, New Life in Dripping Springs and Living Word in Buda will participate in the Crop Hunger Walk on October 12th. You can help them achieve their goal by making your contribution to help alleviate hunger here at home and around the world. Funds collected will be given to local food banks, as well as hurricane victims and those in need around the world. Adults, families and youngsters are encouraged to participate, either by walking or sponsoring a walker. The goal is to raise $100/walker for those who are hungry. Scripture says, “if people are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink.” Jesus says to us what he said to Simon Peter, “Feed my sheep!” What a better way to begin, than through the CROP WALK. Contact Bev Ladzinksi or Brenda Tise to pick up a crop walker envelope. Extra forms are also available in the church narthex.
AND THEN…..
party after the walk
Make a day of fun out of the CROP WALK on October 12th. Plan to stick around with your families after the 1 hour walk to enjoy the great outdoors within the city. Bring your own lawn chair and hang out with your LCR family and friends. Everyone is welcome – whether you walk or not – just come and enjoy the day!
Field Trip
Friday, October 17th – Leaving from the church at 10:00 a.m.
We are going to New Braunfels. To the quilt shop and then we will have lunch at the Gristmill. OOPs, our coupons are not redeemable on Fridays – but we are still going to eat there!! Talk to Signe for more information.
Silver Ring Thing – Sexual Abstinence Program
FREE Live Event for Teens and Parents
Wednesday, October 22nd, 7-9:30p.m.
Doors open at 6:15pm, Sessions start at 7pm
Hill Country Church (1401 Davis Ln), San Marcos
Pre-registration is requested at
Questions – see the flyer in the narthex or contact JC Andrews at 412-424-2419 or
What is it? Silver Ring Thing is a unique para-church youth ministry that promotes the message of abstinence until marriage.
Breast cancer awareness month – Ocotober
Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in women. The earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the more effective treatment will be. Having annual mammograms after the age of 40 is one way that women can take charge of their health. The American Cancer Society offers information on mammograms and other ways women can decrease their risk of breast cancer. Brochures and info are available on the Welcome Table at the church.
Camp Opportunities
All registration and general information is available on the Welcome Table at church.
Biblical Storytelling Retreat
Lead by Pastor Lori Ruge-Jones
October 17-18 @ Ebert Ranch Camp in Harper, TX
Cost: $120
God, Guys & Golf Retreat
For Adult Men, October 31-November 2nd @ Camp Chrysalis in Kerrville, TX
Cost: $250 by October 17yh
Mother-Daughter Retreat
October 3-5 @ Ebert Ranch Camp in Harper, TX
“Let the Son Shine In”
For daughters in Grades 5-8 and their mothers
Cost: Mothers - $105, Daughters - $75
Father-Son Retreat
November 21-23 @ Ebert Ranch Camp in Harper, TX
“A Great Time in the Great Outdoors”
For sons in Grades 5-8 and their fathers
Cost: Fathers - $105, Sons - $75
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
The Prayer Shawl Ministry began in April of this year and has a core group of six who meet monthly to pray and knit or crochet shawls for persons who may be ill, hospitalized, grieving or celebrating a birth of a child or a wedding. Fourteen persons have been recipients of these shawls in this short time. The following is enclosed with each shawl.
This shawl was made for you with loving hearts and hands. It was created with prayer and upon its completion was blessed by its maker and shawl ministers.
Through the warmth and comfort of this shawl may you experience God’s love and grace surrounding you in good times and difficult ones. May God’s Peace be with you always. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection’s Prayer Shawl Ministers
This ministry has been supported by a small amount in the church budget, the sale of LCR Cookbooks with matching funds by Thrivent and individual donations. Shawls are available to all members of the congregation and their family and friends in need. There is no charge for the shawls. If you desire a prayer shawl for someone, contact Harriet Powell, Colleen Kaye, Paula Johnson, Signe Griffin or Nancy Volotko.
We also invite you to join this ministry. It usually meets on the first Saturday of the month at 1PM. Watch for a sign-up sheet. If you aren’t sure if you would like to join this ministry, come and visit the group. All are welcome. Submitted by Harriet Powell
Next Prayer Shawl meeting is October 4th @ 1pm, Signe’s house (738 Hill Country Trail). Directions are available at the church office.
Quilting
On October 13th we will gather in the fellowship hall to tie quilts. We had a successful sew-in and now a batch of quilts is ready to be tied. No special skills are required. Come and join us from 1-3:00 p.m. that day as we enjoy each other’s company as we work on these Lutheran World Relief quilts. Any questions, please talk to Colleen Kaye.
Watch for further information as we prepare a raffle to help raise more funds for quilting. As always if you have cotton material or old sheets that you don’t need anymore, they can be donated to the church. Just bring them to Colleen.
Crisis Bread Basket – In need
This important community ministry is in need of supplies. Please take the time to bring some non-perishable items to the church in the coming weeks. They are currently in need of cereal, soups, and canned meats, such as tuna or other canned fish.
We continue to pray for all who are ill and recovering and receiving treatments or testing and for Sharon Brettell Knox (niece of Dirk Dierking), Pam Toifl, Carol Adams, Sharon Jones, Brooke Sleeper, Mark Wilson, James Pollock, Evelyn Suggs, Danny Hickman, Dawne Sweet (daughter of Doris King), Debbie Hill (daughter of Delores and John), Jan Fuhr (mother of Pastor Jennifer), John Dunn, Debbie Jensen (friend of Harriet Powell), Gerald Schroeder (brother of Sandy Thomas), Kenneth Upton (father of Emily Polhemus), Pat Krupinsky (cousin of Harriet Powell), .
Please be in prayer for our family and friends who are serving our country either stateside or overseas. Michael Bradwick, member, deployed with his unit to Iraq. Sam Ochoa, friend of Pastor Jennifer, serving in Iraq. Please pray daily for peace in our world, particularly in the Middle East, and for all who suffer the consequences of war. Please pray daily for those who are hungry and for those who serve them.
Rally Sunday
What a great day. Thank you to everyone that helped to plan, prepare and lead this time together.
Check out the pictures in the narthex.
Reminder: Classes are up and running!
There is a class for everyone…. beginning with the smallest child and continuing on to the oldest child of God. Be sure to join us for an hour of studying the Word.
WE CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH!
Thank you to Brandon Merkord for trimming the lawn at the outdoor chapel for Rally Sunday. And thanks to all who help to keep the grounds looking nice – great work everyone!
Thank you to Lynn Raska, Emily Merkord and Brandon Merkord for helping with LCR’s portion of the Lock-In. We couldn’t have served the meal, cleaned up the church, and driven the youth from location to location without you!
Thank you to James Pollock for another hand-crafted easel. They are all so beautiful. We are grateful to you for sharing your talents with the church.
congratulations!!
To Matt, Emily & Barrett Polhemus on the birth of their new family member. Ava Belle was born on August 22, 2008. Please continue to keep this family in your prayers!!
Wish list
Are you looking for ways to contribute to the church, above and beyond your current giving? Are you beginning to think of a year-end gift for the church? Are you wondering what the church might need to help facilitate the ministry? We have an opportunity for you! The leadership team of the church has created a list of items that would enhance our work together. If you would like to donate some of these items or wish to see the list, please contact Colleen Kaye, Signe Griffin, or Jim Thomas.
Address update
Please make these corrections in your directory.
Jason, Carrie & Claire Valentine
PO Box 2185 (temporary)
10 Caliche Court
Wimberley, TX 78676
Matt, Emily, Barrett & Ava Polhemus
74 Augusta Dr.
Wimberley, TX 78676
Just a reminder
Not all the information for all events is listed in the newsletter….so please be sure to come to church to get the scoop. And be sure to take home the all important bulletin inserts!! They are intended to make good refrigerator space filler!
New member class
A class will be offered in October. If you are interested in being a part of or know someone that might be interested in this class, please contact Pastor Jennifer.
Blessing of the Animals at EmilyAnn Theatre
Saturday, October 11th 9am-1pm
Blessing of the Animals @ Noon & Blessing of the Barnyard Animals @ 1:00 p.m.
Proceeds benefit ARF Building Fund – suggested donation $2, $6 or more receive a free t-shirt
See poster in narthex for more info.
Donations requested: old blankets, linens, and towels.
Volunteers needed: From 8am-2pm, youth and/or adults are welcome to help. Contact Karen Bartell for information ().
Fall Festival
St. John’s/San Juan is “one congregation worshipping in two languages” in South Austin. On Saturday, October 18, they will be having their annual Fall Festival, featuring food and garage sale items for sale (benefiting their community outreach) and offering free live music. Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: St. John’s/San Juan @ 409 W Ben White Freeway. See poster in the narthex for more information.
alzheimer’s information
What: Educational Dinner & Forum on Early Stage Alzheimer’s disease presented by the Alzheimer’s Association – Capital of Texas Chapter
When: Thursday, October 2
Dinner at 5:30 pm; Forum 6 – 8:30 pm.
Where: Cabela’s Longhorn Cantina Meeting Room, 15570 S. IH-35, Buda, TX
Program: Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD)is never easy. A wide array of questions and concerns come to mind as one prepares for a future with AD. The Early Stage AD Educational Forum has been designed by the Alzheimer’s Association to speak to these concerns through a panel discussion by credentialed, professional representatives. Information topics covered include Diagnosis/Misdiagnosis, Coping strategies, Treatment and medication, Legal Issues, Stigma, Clinical Trials, and Long-term planning.
Audience: Persons in Early stage, their family members and caregivers are encouraged to attend. Early stage refers to people, irrespective of age, who are diagnosed with AD or related disorders and are in the beginning stage of the disease.
Attendees will receive a complementary copy of Early Access to Support and Education for Persons with Alzheimer’s disease by Mary Keenan, Psy. D.
RSVP to or 512-241-0420 x16. Contact Christian Wells at that number for more information.