The Grapevine

“I am the Vine, You are the Branches.” John 15:5

New Braunfels Presbyterian Church

April 2016

Worship Schedule for

April

Cover

Announcements 1

Announcements Cont. 2

Message from Brianna 3

Missionaries/Associate

Pastor Update

4

Stephen Ministry/Bed Race

5

Letter from the Pastor 6

Mission & Outreach 7

Session Update 8

KDO 9-12

Calendar/Birthdays 13-14

Ministries at Work 15

Inside this issue:

For more information please visit

our website at

www.nbpres.org

April 3rd “Can I Get a Witness?”

Acts 5:27-32; Rev. 1:4-8; John 20:19-31 Rev. Scott Nowack

2nd Sunday of Easter

April 10th Brianna Benzinger Preaching

3rd Sunday of Easter

April 17th “Living Without Fear”

Rev. Scott Nowack Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Rev. 7:9-17; John

10:22-30 4th Sunday of Easter

April 24th “Same Game, Different Players”

Rev. Scott Nowack Acts 11:1-8; Rev. 21:1-6; John 13:31-35

5th Sunday of Easter

Vacation Bi-

ble School

June 6-10,

2016

9:00am-

12:00pm

Children 3

years – 5th

grade

Come join us for an exciting week of fun

and fellowship as we discover and learn

to follow Jesus, the light of the world!!

Registration is available online at

nbpres.org > Info Center > VBS. There will

also be paper registration available in

the church office. Volunteers are needed

in all areas to make this week special for

our kids! Contact Brianna at nbpcy-

outh@gmail.com for more information.

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The MOC Fellowship Din-

ner for April will be Tuesday

the 19th at Sea Island Shrimp

House in the Creekside Shop-

ping Center next to Bucees.

We will gather around 6 and

order our meal at 6:30. Sign-

up sheet in credenza.

The MOC Devotional Breakfast will be

Friday April 8th at 7:30 AM in the Activi-

ty Center. The cooks are Sam Stewart,

Charlie Felts, and Carl McCauley. The

devotional comes from Numbers Ch. 13,

a discussion of the 12 spies Moses sent

into Canaan. Sign-up in credenza.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LADIES NIGHT OUT: We will be going to Bonzai Japanese Grill on April 26th at 6:00 pm for this month’s dinner. The sign-up sheet will be posted on the cre-denza beginning April 3rd.

LADIES LUNCH BUNCH: Come join the Lunch Bunch at the Gristmill on Tues-day, April 5th. We meet at 12:30. Sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

Planning Ahead– We’re told to live in the pre-

sent, but a little planning ahead can help our

friends and families when the time comes for us

to depart this world. Do you ever think as you

are singing your favorite hymn on a Sunday

morning that you would like to have that hymn

sung at your memorial or funeral service? Or

revisit a particular verse again and again that

has special significance to you, and know that

those words are what you would like read at the

celebration of your life? A few weeks ago, Pastor

Scott gave a sermon entitled “There’s an App for

That.” In this case, “There’s a Form for That.”

Stop by the church office and Everlee can sup-

ply you with a short, two-page form to plan the

details of your memorial service. After you com-

plete the form, it will be filed in the church of-

fice for reference when it is needed. When you

tell your friends and family that you have com-

pleted this form and that it is located at the

church, their first reaction might be concern for

your health, but their next reaction will most

likely be “Thank you!” You have given them a

great gift.

SCOUT SUNDAY– APRIL 17th– Calling all current,

past, and future scouts– that’s Cub Scouts,

Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Indian Princesses,

and more! On Sunday, April 17th, you are

invited to attend either worship service and

wear your vest and/or uniform. NBPC

wants to recognize all that you and your

organization stand for, as well as honor

your contributions to our world. Questions?

Contact Brianna– nbpcyouth@gmail.com.

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PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

APPOINTMENTS START

APRIL 7th– We Want You!

You will be receiving a call shortly from

Pastor Scott kicking off our plans for a

new pictorial directory. Appointments

may be made online or at church on the following Sundays: April

24th, May 1st, May 8th, and May 15th. Photography days will be

May 18th; May 19th; May 20th; and May 21st, 2016. Each family

that is photographed will receive a free 8x10 color photo. Portraits

will be available to purchase, but there is no obligation. Each

church family will receive a free directory. You may also make ad-

ditional appointments for extended family groups, even if not eve-

ryone is a NBPC member. You will receive one free 8x10 portrait

for each sitting. Please plan to sign up for your portrait appoint-

ment May 18-21. For more info, contact Sandy Druebert at

830.625.0424 or sandradruebert@gmail.com.

NBPC NOW ON YOUTUBE: Thanks to Courtney

Cowden, the church now has a YouTube chan-

nel! The first available videos on the channel

are from Dr. Whit Bodman’s recent four-part

Sunday School comparative religion study on “Judaism, Islam,

and Christ.” Simply go to www.youtube.com and search for

“New Braunfels Presbyterian Church.”

Blessing of the Animals Service–

June 12th @ 6 pm- “All things bright

and beautiful, all creatures great and

small…” All animals, furry, scaly,

winged, gilled, large, or small are in-

vited to the Blessing of the Animals

Service, Sunday, June 12th at 6pm in

the grassy area in front of the church.

Afterwards there will be refresh-

ments. This service is open to any

and all pet owners in the community.

Questions? Contact Brianna at

nbpcyouth@gmail.com.

Super Spaghetti Supper Spectacular

& Get to Know Your Church: Family

Fun Fellowship Wednesday will have the

last-Wednesday-of-the-month series

with the April Super Spaghetti Supper

Spectacular & Get to Know Your

Church on April 27. We will have a

dinner and then family fun fellowship events for all ages. We will start with a Spaghetti and meatballs dinner and then move on to Get to Know Your Church ac-

tivities (church trivia, and church build-ing photo scavenger hunt). Come join the

fun for dinner at 5:30 and activity at 6:15.

Sign up is posted in the narthex.

3rd Grade Bible

Presentation– April

10th– It is a tradition of

NBPC that Bibles are gift-

ed to all 3rd graders so

that they may continue to

study and grow in their

faith. On Sunday, April

10th, at both the 9 and 11

worship services, Bibles

will be presented to the

3rd graders. Questions?

Contact

Brianna at

nbpcyouth@gmail.com.

Message From Brianna… I have been so fortunate to work here at NBPC for the last two and a half years. God orig-

inally called me to this place to be the “coordinator of middle school youth ministry.”

Since then my calling, and my job title/responsibilities, have evolved into being the

“seminary intern,” which encompasses so much more than I could have ever imagined.

Under the guidance of Pastor Bob and now Pastor Scott, I have been able to learn every

single day more about ministry and more about where I see myself being called to serve

God in this world than I ever thought possible. This church has become my family. I am

honored to call you all my first congregation and my friends. I know that I am loved and

supported by you all in everything that I do.

For this reason, I am excited to announce that I’ve been accepted, with a full scholar-

ship, to the Bossey Institute to receive a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Ecumenical

Studies from mid-September 2016-end of January 2017. This program is part of the Uni-

versity of Geneva and the World Council of Churches...in Switzerland! God works in such

mysterious ways, and I am so eager to see what God has planned for the next steps in my

life after Seminary.

Here is a little about the program, mostly drawn from their website and resources. The

Bossey Institute was founded in 1946. This residential program combines academic study

as well as a cross-cultural community to have participants learn and experience the ecu-

menical oneness of Christ. Students are of various Christian denominations from all over

the world. These students live in community, study, and worship together daily. The Ecu-

menical Institute’s purpose is to “face the challenges of living in increasingly pluralistic

societies, in a world of economic and cultural globalization, climate change, neglect of hu-

man rights and attempts to justify growing violence in the name of religion, the churches

need leaders with knowledge of other religious traditions and with a sensitivity to confes-

sional and cultural differences.” Please go to the following website and explore if you

would like to learn more. I can also (attempt) to answer any questions you might have. My

last Sunday will be August 28th, 2016. I am eager to stay on through the summer and see

where this ministry takes us!

http://institute.oikoumene.org/en/study-at-bossey/study-at-bossey

Church Supports Mission Co-Workers Bound for Zambia: Charles

and Melissa Johnson of Northwood Presbyterian Church in San

Antonio believe their call to service in Lundazi, Zambia has been

shaped by their struggles and joys life has presented them.

“Perhaps the most significant was the life and death of our severely

disabled son, Holden,” Charles says. “Throughout his life, even at the most difficult times,

we saw God’s hand at work through Holden and others who came into our lives.”

Now Charles and Melissa are turning their attention towards God’s work abroad. After par-

ticipating in short-term mission trips to Vietnam, Peru, and the Democratic Republic of

the Congo, they are now headed to Zambia. In mid-February, the Johnsons visited NBPC

to share their story and ask for prayers and support. The church’s M&O Committee subse-

quently approved a $1500 donation to the missionaries.

Their work overseas will focus on partnering with the Church of Central Africa Presbyteri-

an’s Zambia Synod to expand its ministry of community development and food security.

The Johnsons shared that The Synod serves a population struggling with massive poverty

and the rapid spread of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS.

They will focus heavily on developing the Chasefu Model Farm, an agricultural product of

Chasefu Theological College. The farm feeds the students and provides opportunities for

future pastors to learn agricultural techniques. Charles will serve as a developmental special-

ist and Melissa will support him in this role.

Prior to entering mission service, Charles served for 21 years as president of Patty’s Herbs,

Inc., an agribusiness based in Pearsall, TX. He holds a bachelor’s degree in agronomy and a

master’s in business administration from Texas A&M.

NBPC wishes the Johnsons well and may God bless them and their missionary work. To

personally donate, visit www.pcusa.org/charles-and-melissa-johnson. To read about their

work, follow their blog, “Life in Lundazi” at http://chasjohnson78061.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION CREATED FOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR– CE– The Personnel Committee met

March 8th and finalized a job description for the position of Associate Pastor-Christian Education (CE).

Once the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) is elected by the Congregation, the PNC will utilize the

job description in their search for the new Associate Pastor–CE. The Associate Pastor-CE will assist Sen-

ior Pastor Nowack with worship leadership, act in a liaison-supervisory capacity for KDO, oversee nurse-

ry care programs and staff, children’s ministry, youth ministry, confirmation classes, youth group, sum-

mer mission trips, adult ministry, and some pastoral care duties among others. My thanks to Pastor

Nowack and Personnel Committee Members Charlie Felts, Ken Jacobs, and Dawn Keselring for their

assistance in the development of the new job description. —Michael Meek, Chair- Personnel Committee

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Congratulations to Our

Four New Stephen Minis-

ters who were commis-

sioned on March 13th.

They are (from left) Pat

Olson, Lucy Stephens,

Connie Jurica, and Bri-

anna Benzinger. Assisting

with the commissioning is

Susan Bell, far right. The

Stephen Ministry prepares

lay persons to provide

Christian one-on-one care

to those experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances.

Stephen Ministers Are There to Care

Are you going through a difficult time—emotionally, spiritually, or relationally? Are you lone-

ly, experiencing a crisis, or simply stressed by everyday life? You don’t have to suffer alone.

Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray

with and for you, and provide confidential one-to-one Christian care to help you through

whatever it is that you are facing. To find out more, talk with Susan Bell (830.625.1102), Scott

Payne (830.625.6705), or Anne Felts (830.625.4803).

It’s Race Time Again!

NBPC is forming a team to represent the church in Fami-

ly Promise’s 2nd Annual Bed Race, to be held April 23rd

at Church Hill Middle School. This event is the primary

fundraising vehicle for Family Promise– GNB this year.

If you would like to sponsor our team with an online do-

nation, please go to www.nbbedrace.com, click Donate To

This Event, and search for the New Braunfels Presbyteri-

an Church team. If you would like to donate offline, please make checks payable to

“Family Promise-GNB” with “Bed Race” on the memo line. Please submit checks

to Neil Gately or the church office.

Youth or Tweens who are interested in helping with the build, creating a theme, or

being a part of the race team: please contact Neil Gately (nsgately@yahoo.com;

830.226.7063) to volunteer or learn more. Thank you for your support!

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Dear Friends,

I heard a story once about a local newspaper that had a Sunday morning religion

section containing, among other things, letters to the editor about various reli-

gious issues. Most weeks these letters were pretty innocuous, but one Sunday,

something was printed that became quite controversial.

A man wrote:

“I quit going to church this year. I decided that listening to sermons week after week was a stupid thing to do. After all, I went to church for more than 40 years and during my lifetime, I probably heard 5,000 sermons. I can only remember about five of them. What a waste of time.”

-Bored and Busy

This sparked a flurry of incoming letters. Some people wrote that sermons do

make a difference, while others sided with Bored and Busy’s opinion that they

were basically meaningless and unnecessary.

Finally one letter was printed that ended the debate:

“I quit eating this year. Thanks to Bored and Busy’s insights, I decided that eating week after week was a stupid thing to do. After all, I have been eating for more than 40 years and during my lifetime, I probably have eaten 5,000 meals. I can only remember about five of them. What a waste of time.”

-Starved and Stupid

You too may wonder what good it is to come to worship and listen to sermons or

participate in weekly Bible studies or daily devotions. Like the first letter writer in

the story, you may think you’re too bored or busy for the things of God. You may

feel as if you’re just surviving. Do you want to just survive or thrive?

The fact is that you need these things to thrive: worship, Bible study, and personal

devotions. In order to grow as a disciple of Christ, you need spiritual food (see I

Corinthians 3:2). You need to feed on the Word of God. Not every spiritual meal

is going to be memorable or one for the record books, but every spiritual meal

will provide you with the nourishment you need to thrive as a disciple of Christ.

In Christ,

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NEWS BRIEFS FROM THE MISSION & OUTREACH COMMITTEE

Communities in Schools’ annual Rock & Roll for Kids is Saturday, April 2

beginning at 6 pm in the New Braunfels Civic Center. Tickets are $7. For more in-

formation, contact christine@cissouthcentraltexas.org.

The Mission & Outreach Committee of the church approved a $545 donation to

sponsor one camper to this year’s Still Water Christian Ministries Summer Sports

Camp in Blanco . The week long camp experience is for youth ages 8-18 inter-

ested in sports, leadership, and adventure.

There’s a lot going on with Family Promise this month! Our church is hosting fami-

lies in the program the week of April 10-16. If you are interested in volunteering in

some way, please contact the church office 830-625-5141.

Saturday, April 23, beginning at 10am at the Church Hill Middle School track,

spend some time supporting our NBPC team as they compete in the 2nd Annual

Family Promise Bed Race. We need to cheer them on during the event and,

equally important, we need to donate to the Bed Race that raises money to help fami-

lies that are homeless in our area (see Bed Race story in the newsletter for donation

details).

The SOS Food Bank in New Braunfels is now providing $15 food coupons to

families that qualify for assistance. The previous coupons were $10. In addition, the

food bank has been able to add meat to its offering that include fruit, milk, and dry

and canned goods.

Mark your calendars for the annual Mission Fair & Education Rally Day on Sun-

day, Sept. 11. It will be your chance to learn more about the service organizations

our church supports.

Connections Individual & Family Services wish list to help clients: gray t-

shirts & polos (adult sizes), stress balls/squishy items, journals, bubbles and bubble

wands, gift cards for bowling and movies. You can drop off at NB office– 1414 W.

San Antonio St. or call 830.629.6571.

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Session Highlights From March- The following are highlights from the

March 8th meeting of the Session:

Treasurer Rosanne Stockhorst reported that for the month of February, offerings exceeded ex-

penses by $1503. Year-to-date reflects a net income of $948.

Christian Education Committee, led by Sharon Jebens, reported that Vacation Bible School

will be held the week of June 6-10 from 9 am-noon. The theme will be “Cave Quest.”

The Communications Committee, chaired by Kari Hutchison, is initiating the process to de-

velop and design a new logo for the church.

Jody Cosson, chair of the Congregational Care Committee, reported that 12 members in nurs-

ing homes, hospitals, etc., are being visited and 22 members received cards from the commit-

tee in the last month. The group is also working on an organized way to schedule rides to

church and doctor appointments for members who cannot drive.

The Facilities Committee, led by Joyce Taylor, is moving forward with a door lock system for

the Kids Day Out external door. A $9206 bid for 12 security cameras for the church and a 16-

channel Digital Video Recorder was approved by the committee. Update on the cooktops in

the kitchen—they were tested and proved to be working, so they will not be replaced at this

time.

Austin Talley reported that the Fellowship Committee hosted a successful Fellow-

ship Dinner on Feb. 24. A total of 44 people attended. The next one, on March 30th,

is an Easter EGGstravaganza (pictured right) and go fly a kite event. Future dinners

are April 27 and May 25.

Session met and learned more about Colette Nies who requested the transfer of her member-

ship from Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas back to NBPC. Session approved the

request. Nies is a chaplain in the University Health System in San Antonio.

The Mission & Outreach Committee’s, led by Jerri Petmecky, highlights and actions are fea-

tured in articles in this newsletter.

During the Personnel Committee report, Michael Meek reported that the Nominating Com-

mittee is recommending the following members to serve on the Pastoral Nomination Commit-

tee for the Associate Pastor for Christian Education– Duane Knudson, Colleen Beito, Carolyn

Reed, George Burke, and Susan Cowden. Session decided that a Congregational Meeting on

March 20th at 10:45 am will be conducted to hold an election for the PNC for the Associate

Pastor.

David Wright reported on behalf of the Worship Committee. Highlights included the follow-

ing important dates: May 15 (Confirmation Service), July 3 and Sept. 4 (joint services during

holiday weekends), and June 5 (Graduation Sunday). The “One Great Hour of Sharing” offer-

ing will be on Easter Sunday.

Rev. Scott Nowack reported that the next Men’s Retreat is April 29-May 1 at Mo Ranch.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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EASTER SUNDAY

9:00 AM Worship Service

10:00 AM Christian Education

11:00 AM Worship Service

2:00 PM Rio Terra Chapel Service

28

KDO Holiday

Office Holiday

29

9:15 AM KDO Chapel-

SANC

2:00 PM Staff Meeting

5:30 PM Communication

s Committee Meeting

30

9:30 AM Prayer Group

Meeting

10:00 AM Wednesday

Morning Bible Study-

CONF

5:30 PM Fellowship

Dinner

5:30 PM Wednesday

Night Fellowship Dinner

5:45 PM Troop 1889-

Cadettes- IVY

6:00 PM Praise Band-

SANC

7:00 PM Chancel Choir

Rehearsal

31

5:30 PM Bell Choir

Rehearsal- SANC

6:00 PM New Troop

1

6:00 PM Parent's Night

Out

2

3

9:00 AM Worship Service

10:00 AM Christian Education

11:00 AM Worship Service

4:30 PM Troop 1189- Brownies- IVY

4

10:00 AM Caregivers

Meeting

10:30 AM Stephen

Ministry Supervision-

CONF

5:00 PM Troop 1545-

Brownies- IVY

5:30 PM Daisy Troop-

LEX

5:30 PM Worship Com-

mittee Meeting

6:00 PM Troop 3040-

Brownies- IVY

6:30 PM Service Unit

Committee- CONF

5

9:15 AM KDO Chapel-

SANC

10:00 AM PW Board

Meeting- CONF

11:00 AM Congregation

al Care/Visitation- PAR

12:30 PM Women's

Lunch Bunch

2:00 PM Staff Meeting

4:00 PM KDO Advisory

Board Meeting- IVY

5:00 PM Mission and

Outreach Committee-

CONF

5:30 PM Associate

Pastor Nominating

Committee- PAR

6

9:30 AM Prayer Group

Meeting

10:00 AM Wednesday

Morning Bible Study-

CONF

5:45 PM Troop 1889-

Cadet- IVY

6:00 PM Praise Band-

SANC

6:30 PM Troop 1001-

Juniors- LEX

7:00 PM Chancel Choir

Rehearsal

7

10:00 AM Facilities

Committee Meeting- LIB

11:00 AM Membership

Committee Meeting- LIB

5:30 PM Bell Choir

Rehearsal- SANC

6:00 PM New Troop

6:30 PM Troop 1888-

Brownies- ART

6:30 PM Troop 1905-

LEX

8

7:30 AM MOC Break-

fast- ACT

9

10

Family Promise

9:00 AM Worship Service

10:00 AM Christian Education

11:00 AM Worship Service

11

Family Promise

10:00 AM Knit and

Crochet- PAR

6:30 PM Quilt Guild

Board Meeting- PAR

7:00 PM Stewardship

Meeting

12

Family Promise

9:15 AM KDO Chapel-

SANC

10:00 AM Esther Circle-

CONF

2:00 PM Ruth Circle-

CONF

2:00 PM Staff Meeting

6:30 PM SESSION

MEETING

13

Family Promise

9:30 AM Prayer Group

Meeting

10:00 AM Wednesday

Morning Bible Study-

CONF

6:00 PM Praise Band-

SANC

7:00 PM Chancel Choir

Rehearsal

14

Family Promise

2:00 PM Mary Circle-

CONF

5:30 PM Bell Choir

Rehearsal- SANC

6:00 PM New Troop

7:00 PM Troop 1256-

Cadet

15

Family Promise

16

Family Promise

8:00 AM New Braunfels

Quilt Guild- ACT

1:30 PM KDO Golf

Tournament

17

Family Promise

Habitat for Humanity Skit

9:00 AM Worship Service

10:00 AM Christian Education

11:00 AM Worship Service

4:30 PM Troop 1189- Brownies

18

9:30 AM Continuing

Education- Stephen

Ministry- CONF

10:30 AM Stephen

Ministry Supervision-

CONF

4:15 PM Fellowship

Committee Meeting-

PAR

5:00 PM Troop 1545-

Brownies

5:30 PM Daisy Troop-

LEX

6:00 PM Troop 3040-

Brownies

6:30 PM Troop Leader

Meeting

19

9:15 AM KDO Chapel-

SANC

2:00 PM Staff Meeting

6:00 PM MOC Fellow-

ship Dinner

20

9:30 AM Prayer Group

Meeting

10:00 AM Wednesday

Morning Bible Study-

CONF

4:30 PM CE/Youth

Meeting- SAFE

5:45 PM Troop 1889-

Cadet- IVY

6:00 PM Praise Band-

SANC

6:30 PM Troop 1001-

Juniors- LEX

7:00 PM Chancel Choir

Rehearsal

21

Newsletter Deadline

5:30 PM Bell Choir

Rehearsal- SANC

6:00 PM New Troop

6:30 PM Troop 1888-

Brownies- ART

6:30 PM Troop 1905-

LEX

22

Confirmation Retreat

23

Bed Race

Confirmation Retreat

8:00 AM Childcare

Conference

24

Confirmation Retreat

9:00 AM Worship Service

10:00 AM Christian Education

11:00 AM Worship Service

2:00 PM Rio Terra Chapel Service

25 26

9:15 AM KDO Chapel-

SANC

1:30 PM Dorcas Meet-

ing- CONF

2:00 PM Staff Meeting

6:00 PM Ladies Night

Out

27

KDO Spring Program

Rehearsal

9:30 AM Prayer Group

Meeting

10:00 AM Wednesday

Morning Bible Study-

CONF

5:30 PM Wednesday

Night Fellowship Dinner

6:00 PM Praise Band-

SANC

7:00 PM Chancel Choir

Rehearsal

28

5:30 PM Bell Choir

Rehearsal- SANC

6:00 PM New Troop

6:30 PM KDO Spring

Program

7:00 PM Troop 1256-

Cadet

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April 1st

Valin Miller

Faye Ulbrich

April 2nd

Chester Ngonge

April 4th

Tony Overpeck

April 5th

Lynda Douglas

April 6th

Eunice Devane

April 7th

Frank Hampel

April 8th

Griffin Hankins

April 9th

Kevin Lloyd

Aubrey Moore

Margaret Wheeler

April 11th

Travis Koepp

April 12th

Jane Hensley

April 13th

Caryl Gaubatz

Carol Stephens

April 14th

Jean Meyer

Don Pedro Ngonge

April 16th

Gary Gaubatz

April 17th

Susan Snyder

April 18th

Leigha Miller

Bettye Warren

April 19th

Nancy Reynolds

Bill Stipanovich

April 20th

Davis Hensley

April 21st

Connie Frederick

Dorothy Pollock

April 23rd

Zoe Gabbard

Connie Jurica

April 24th

Regan Shea

April 26th

Marian Benson

April 27th

Scott Brown

Judy Presley

April 30th

Courtney Cowden

April Birthdays

Please submit all materials for The Grapevine to the church office, or by email to

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Worship Information

* 9:00—Worship Service * 10:00—Christian Education (all ages) * 11:00—Worship Service

New Braunfels Presbyterian Church 373 Howard Street New Braunfels, Texas 78130

Phone: 830-625-5141 FAX: 830-625-5161 Email: nbpctx@sanantonio.twcbc.com

NBPC Web site: www.nbpres.org

Church Office Hours: Monday –Thursday 8:30am-3:00pm; Friday 8:30am-12:00pm

MINISTRIES AT WORK…

Would YOU like to BE INVOLVED in

the Life of the Church! Contact one of the com-

mittees of your choice and see how you can

make a DIFFERENCE!

Julia George—Clerk of Session

fnjg@gvtc.com

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION/YOUTH

MINISTRY

Sharon Jebens

sharonjebens969@gmail.com

COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY

Kari Hutchison

kari.hutchison@gmail.com

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

Jody Cosson

jcosson1111@gmail.com

FACILITIES MINISTRY Joyce Taylor

tayco@satx.rr.com

FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY

Austin Talley

(pictured at right at monthly Fellowship event)

austin@talleyweb.com

KIDS DAY OUT MINISTRY

Laura Smith

aurora52@satx.rr.com

PERSONNEL

Michael Meek

meek@nbcham.org

MEMBERSHIP MINISTRY

Ann Brunn

onefineann@hotmail.com

MISSIONS/OUTREACH MINISTRY Jerri Petmecky

jernel707@yahoo.com

STEWARDSHIP

Courtney Cowden

courtcowden@gmail.com

WORSHIP MINISTRY

Bob Nolen

nolen.bob423@gmail.com

Dave Wright

dwright@gvtc.com

New Braunfels Presbyterian Church

373 Howard Street

New Braunfels, TX 78130