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Vol. 116 September 2017 No. 7 36 Pages

Annie and Rev. Albert Lee Michalik1925-2016

(more about the Michaliks inside this issue.)

IN THIS ISSUE . . .67th Biennial Convention MinutesTruly, Madly, Deeply. Amen. . . . by Rev. Vanessa MitchellThe Church with the Red DoorsHus Encampment Capital Building Campaign

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Annie and Rev. Albert LeeMichalik 1925-2016

Followers of Jesus Christ, Annieand Albert Michalik, both passed intoHis glorious presence in late 2016.Annie died October 26 and Albertdied 26 days later on November 21.

Albert was born to Anton & Emily(Jansa) Michalik in Taylor on March2, 1925. He was baptized and con-firmed in the Taylor and Wall BrethrenChurches, respectively. Annie wasborn to Edwin & Albina (Simcik) Malyin Taylor on July 22, 1925. She wasbaptized, confirmed, and taught Sun-day School classes at the TaylorBrethren Church, of which she was alife-time member. Albert was a 1942graduate of San Angelo High, andlater graduated from The Universityof Texas in 1950. Shortly thereafter heentered Austin Presbyterian Theo-logical Seminary, earning a Mastersof Divinity degree in 1953. Annie wasa 1944 graduate of Taylor High School,and found vocational passion throughthe successful completion ofBrackenridge Nursing School in 1954,becoming a registered nurse. Afterdating for what seemed an eternity,the two realized God had meant forthem to marry, and they did so on ahot summer day, July 31, 1960, at theTaylor Brethren Church.

The couple then embarked on alife-long journey of serving Jesus

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FULL TIME PASTORSRev. Linda Von Chandler, 13108 North Ridge

Circle, Leander, TX 78641. (512) 836-2712Pastor Tim Chaplin, 1326 Starlight Dr., Temple

TX 76502. (254) 778-5954;[email protected]

Rev. Adolfo Gonzalez, 3913 Brinkman Drive,Port Arthur, TX 77642. (409) 293-2065

Rev. Michael Groseclose, 352 NelsonvilleChurch Rd., Bellville, TX 77418.(979) 865-3026

Rev. Jim Heckman, 9849 PR 1015, Rockdale,TX 76567. (979) 739-1393, leave message. Ifno answer, try 2nd number, (979) 200-0513;[email protected]

Rev. James D. Hejl, 309 Cherrywood Circle,Taylor, TX 76574. (512) 365-6890

Rev. Curtis Holland, 1017 Southwood, Waco, TX76712. (254) 776-5886

Rev. David Johnson, 902 Timberlane, Caldwell,TX 77836. (979) 567-1838(h),(979) 220-3822(c);[email protected]

Pastor Lisa Johnson, (281) 220-0280.Dr. Larry Koslovsky, 4311 Fir Valley Drive,

Kingwood, TX 77345. [email protected](281) 328-2442 (off), (713) 594-4518 (c)

Rev. John Kueker, P.O. Box 325, Buckholts, TX76518. (254) 605-0434

Rev. Denise Mikeska, 409 E. Upshaw, Temple,TX 76501. [email protected]

Rev. Vanessa Lucia Mitchell, 2070 Carter LakeDrive, College Station, TX 77845.(979) 574-0268; [email protected]: notboxingtheair.wordpress.com

Rev. Joseph Polasek, P.O. Box 54, Snook, TX77878, (979) 272-1624;[email protected]

Rev. Kay Polasek, 705 Woodson Dr., Caldwell,TX 77836. (979) 220-1289;[email protected]

Rev. Mark Sebek, 9235 FM 437, Rogers, TX76569. (254) 931-2000;[email protected]

Rev. Thomas Tallas, 3829 Sandstone, SanAngelo, TX 76904. (325) 949-7543;[email protected] (h), [email protected] (ch)

Rev. Dr. Jerry L. Terrill,[email protected]

DIRECTORY OF MINISTERS

Rev. Larry Zabcik, 2013 Burnie Bishop Place,Cedar Park, TX 78613. (512) 992-5824;[email protected]

SUPPLY OR INACTIVE PASTORSRev. Charles Amos, 845 Airville Road, Temple,

TX 76501. (254) 742-2629Rev. Whitney Amos, 845 Airville Road, Temple,

TX 76501. (254) 742-2629Rev. Joe Emerson, 5404 Southern Crossing

Dr., Temple, TX 76502. (254) 791-0420;[email protected]

Rev. James Henry (retired), 1726 15th Ave.N., Lake Worth, FL 33460. (561) 533-3893

Rev. William J. Hodge, 528 N. Post Oak Lane,Houston, TX 77024. (713) 957-8294

Rev. Robert W. Janek, 261 Edinburg, SanAngelo, TX 76901. (325) 942-8515

Rev. Lawrence Junek, 3316 Lyle, Waco, TX76708. (254) 714-2622

Rev. Eugene Kotrla, 4406 Antelope Trail,Temple, TX 76504. (254) 774-7484

Dr. Mark L. Labaj, 3410 Meadow Creek Lane,Temple, TX 76504. (254) 774-8179;[email protected]

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Rev. Nello Strickland, 1006 Top Hill Drive,Brenham, TX 77833. (979) 836-2609

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Rev. Ron Winsman, [email protected]

UNDER CALL OF THE UNITYMilitary ChaplaincyCH (Maj) Daniel Husak, 1627 Lakeview

Street, DeRidder, LA [email protected]

MINISTERIAL STUDENTSBen Kruse – [email protected] (CCC of

Rosenberg)


Christ together through pastorates inOcker, West, Crosby, Pasadena,Nelsonville, Fayetteville, Industry,Wesley, Temple, Caldwell, New Tabor,Dime Box, College Station, and Granger.“Brother Albert” loved the people heserved during his 50+ years of activeministry, presiding over multitudes ofbaptisms, marriages, confirmations,revivals, vacation Bible schools, re-treats, summer camps, and Unityevents. He encouraged many to fol-low God’s call into active ministrypositions. He enjoyed fishing for cat-fish at church members’ ponds, andhe struck fear into every fallen leaf,rouge weed, rebellious crepe myrtlebranch, and fire ant mound as hestepped into the back yard.

Everyone knows that behind ev-ery good pastor is a spouse thatshares the same level of love for theLord. Annie felt God’s pleasure inserving the church through leadingthe Christian Sisters, supporting Mis-sion work, teaching youth and youngadult Sunday School classes, volun-teering as Hus School Encampmentnurse, and singing in the choir. Therewas not a Sunday School room thatAnnie didn’t want to give a fresh coatof paint nor a young adult class that

she didn’t want to lead. Annie wasproud of her Czech heritage, travelingto the homeland three times, speakingthe language throughout her yearsand singing on the Taylor Czech Choirdebut CD. Many church fund-raisersfelt the onslaught of hand-craftedsock monkeys, which Annie enjoyedmaking.

The two loved singing duets –especially at Christmas time. Theirfavorite was “My jdeme za tebou”,which translates to “We will followYou”. And that’s exactly what theydid. Through everything they en-countered along their earthly sojourn –the Sundays where Albert preached 4sermons, the sandwiches Annie madefor people stopping by the parsonageat midnight even though she had tobe at the nurses’ station early the nextmorning, the upset parishioner de-manding a resignation on the frontporch, the smiles of the childrenblessed during Vacation Bible School,the encouraging words and prayersat the right moment for someone inneed, the harmonies produced in theChristmas Cantatas – Albert and Annie,by loving God and loving people, hitthe center of the mark. What a won-derful legacy they’ve left for all of us.

TAYLOR BRETHREN CHURCHTAYLOR BRETHREN CHURCHTAYLOR BRETHREN CHURCHTAYLOR BRETHREN CHURCHTAYLOR BRETHREN CHURCHSeventh Street at Sloan in Taylor, Texas

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 351, Taylor, TX 76574512-352-6423

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship: 10:15 a.m.Pastor Board President Secretary

James D. Hejl Buddy Michna Mary Kokes512-365-6890 512-365-1621 M-Th 8 a.m.-noon


PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEEChairman: Jon Farrow:[email protected]; (254) 933-1673;(254) 718-1938Dr. Ron Dusek; (979) 567-3732;[email protected] Janac; [email protected];(979) 587-0363Dorothy Kocian; [email protected];(254) 713-2761Adviser: Dr. Larry Koslovsky:[email protected]; (281) 328-2442Synodical Committee Liaison: Kent Laza

DIRECTORY OF MISSIONARIES

Carolyn GrosecloseNDOP.O. Box 630260Choma, Zambiae-mail: [email protected]

Pastor Pavel and Stanya KozakNorska 4277900 OlomoucCzech Repubice-mail: [email protected]

Phil & Eunice Raiford(parents’ address in U.S.)230 SW Sandy WayPort Saint Lucie, FL [email protected]

Rob and Anne Thiessen25 E. Camino NacionalTlalixtac de CabreraOaxaca, MEXICO 68627(011) 52-1-951-145-8947e-mail: [email protected]

Michael and Caroline Woo462 Lockland AvenueWinston-Salem, NC 27103e-mail: [email protected] access their pictures, go tohttp://gallery.mac.com/woofamily

HOME MISSIONS BOARDMartha Dove, chair; [email protected] Kruse (2010-2017);

[email protected] Ubanovsky (2011-2017);

[email protected] Hinson (2009-2017);

[email protected] Clark (2017); [email protected] Mikeska (2015-2017);

[email protected] Chlapek (2015-2017);

[email protected]

SYNODICAL COMMITTEEPresident: Kent Laza, (979) 220-1957;

[email protected] Vice President: Rev. Mark Sebek, (254) 931-

2000; [email protected] Vice President: Rev. Michael Groseclose,

979-865-3026, [email protected] Vice President: VacantSecretary: Angela Hairrell, 11482 FM 2155,

Somerville, TX 77879; (979) 219-1582;[email protected]

Treasurer: Harvey Treybig, 2504 Timberline Dr.,Austin, TX 78746; (512) 923-5315;[email protected]

Financial Secretary: Liz Ripple, 311 W State Hwy71, Fayetteville, TX 78940; (979) 378-2239;[email protected]

Ministerial Alternate: VacantPastor to Pastors: Dr. Larry Koslovsky;

[email protected] Lay Alternate:

Wiley Marx (Ocker), [email protected] Members:Austin – Eric Haynes;

[email protected] – Valerie SebekBCS – Kent Laza (President)Buckholts – Charlene Vogelsang;

[email protected] – Ron Dusek; [email protected] – Debbie Clark, [email protected] Box – Roberta Brinkman;

[email protected] – Sandra Stepan;

[email protected] – Liz Ripple (Financial Sec.)Good Shepherd – Alfredo WilsonGranger – Edwina Jezisek, [email protected] – Dorothy Hinson;

[email protected] – Joan Coufal; [email protected] – Harvey Treybig (treasurer)Nelsonville – Jenell Zettel, (979) 203-8390New Tabor – Rober t Schlechte;

[email protected] – Taylor Brinkley; [email protected] – Linda Planka; [email protected] – Genevieve Elliott-Bowman;

[email protected] – Leonard Mikeska; [email protected] – Angie Hairrell (Secretary)Snook – Yvonne Kovar; [email protected] – Sidney Srnensky;

[email protected] – Kellie Chaplin; [email protected] – Robret Berrie; [email protected] – Mark SurovikWest – Roy Janek; [email protected] – Leroy Par thum;

betty_par [email protected]


Let’s be honest.We all need a deeper relationship

with Jesus Christ.If this concept strikes some fear of

the unknown in your heart,If this concept seems something

elementary to your thinking,If this concept appears as a

suggestion for someone else,Resist your current cognitive hike.Draw back to the premise at hand.You need a deeper relationship with

Jesus Christ.We all do, desperately.

And the need never wanes, but ratherintensifies ironically as you drawcloser to the Invisible One who isVisible in our lives and throughoutthis earth.

The skies speak His praise and Hisfaithfulness.

He forgives without ulterior motive.

Truly, Madly, Deeply. Amen.- by Rev. Vanessa Mitchell

Love is where He stands.In His Presence is where you belong.

He is Jesus.He is the King and Priest over all

thingsHe is Jesus.Our flesh cries out for His Presence

in our thinking.He is JesusOur flesh cries out for His Presence

in our relationshipsWe need Him.

Here is a picture of this love thatChrist is calling us to live: first withHim and then with others. The ApostlePaul, filled with God the Holy Spiritexplains this kind of deep relationshipto the Christians in Philippi long ago:

Yet whatever gains I had, these Ihave come to regard as loss because

WALL BRETHREN CHURCH12 miles east of San Angelo, Loop 570, Wall, Texas

P.O. Box 195, Wall, Texas 76957Phone: 325-651-4444 ~ Fax: 325-651-5100

Pastor: Rev. Thomas TallasHome: 325-949-7543 Cell: 325-656-8558

Home: [email protected]: [email protected]

www.wallbrethrenchurch.org

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:45 a.m.

President Pastor/Director of Youth Church OfficeBoard of Elders and Young Family Ministries Secretary

Josh Holik Ryan Volkman Johnie Smith325-234-8667 325-213-0671 Tu-F: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.


New Tabor – Sunday School at 9:00 AM &Worship at 10:00 AM every Sunday,“Tune Up” on Wednesdays, 7:30 PM.

– Rev. Dave Johnson

Ocker – worship at 10:15 AM everySunday. Sunday School at 9:00 AMevery Sunday.

Interim Pastor – Brad Herridge

Pasadena – Sunday School at 9:30 AMand worship at 10:45 AM every Sunday.

– Dr. Larry Koslovsky

Community Christian Church ofRosenberg –

Sundays: Adult Bible Stud y and SundaySchool for children at 9:00 AM; worshipat 10:30 AM.

Wednesdays: 5:30 PM Dinner; 6:30 PMBible Study.

– Pastor Ben Kruse

Seaton –Sunday, 9:15 AM – Prayer Gathering;

9:30 AM – Sunday School, All Ages;10:30 AM – Worship Celebration Service.

Wednesday, 6:30 PM – Kid’s and AdultBible Study.

– Rev. Denise Mikeska

Snook – Sunday School – 9:00 AM;Worship – 10:15 AM.

– Rev. Joseph Polasek

Taylor – worship at 10:15 AM everySunday.

– Rev. James Hejl

Temple – Sunday School at 9:30 AM.,Worship at 10:45 AM.

– Pastor Tim Chaplin

Vsetin – A non-official membercongregation of the Unity of theBrethren – Worship at 10:00 AM everySunday.

– Dr. Mark Labaj5th Sunday – Visiting Ministers

Wall – Sunday School (for all ages) at9:30 AM; worship at 10:45 AM everySunday.

– Rev. Thomas Tallas

Wesley – worship at 9:00 AM everySunday. Sunday School follows.

– Rev. Michael Groseclose

West – Sunday School at 9:00 AM andworship at 10:15 AM every Sunday.

– Rev. Curtis Holland

Westheimer Community – 9:30 AM,Christian Education; 10:30 AM,Worship, with Holy Communion every5th Sunday.

– Pastor Lisa Johnson

Austin – Bible Study at 10:00 AMAustin – Worship at 11:00 AM.

– Rev. Linda Chandler

Bryan-College Station – worship at9:00 AM every Sunday.

– Rev. Mark Sebek

Buckholts – worship at 9:00 AM everySunday except the 5th Sunday.Holy Communion on 1st Sunday.Guest speaker on 4th Sunday.

– Rev. John Kueker

Cade Lake Community Chapel – A HomeMission Project since 10-22-11 – SundaySchool at 11:00 AM; Fellowship Lunchat Noon; Worship at 1:00 PM.

– Rev. Jim HeckmanCo-Pastor, Rev. Kay Polasek

Caldwell – Come as you are! Sundays –explore the Bible @ 9:30 AM (all ages);KIDS CHOIR practices @ 10:15 AM; &worship @ 10:30 AM! Every 1st & 3rdWednesday, join the fun @ FamilyGame Night, 6-7:30 PM! Check outlifeatcbc.org for spiritual resources,events, videos, & more! Friend us onFacebook!

– Rev. Vanessa Mitchell

Crosby – 9:00 AM: Worship10:00 AM: Faith Adventure

– Dr. Larry Koslovsky

Dime Box – worship at 9:00 AM everySunday.

– Rev. Kay Polasek

Fayetteville – Sunday School at 9:30 AM,worship at 10:30 AM every Sunday.

– Visiting Ministers

Good Shepherd Moravian – worship at11:30 AM and 6:30 PM every Sunday.

– Rev. Adolfo Gonzalez

Granger – Bible Study every Sunday at9:00 AM with worship service followingat 10:15 AM.

– Rev. Larry Zabcik

Houston – Sunday School at 9:15 AM;Worship at 10:30 AM every Sunday.

– Rev. Dr. Jerry Terrill

Industry – worship at 9:00 AM every Sundaywith Sunday School for all ages following.

– Visiting Ministers

Nelsonville – Sunday School at 9:00 AMNelsonville – Worship at 10:15 AM

– Rev. Michael Groseclose

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES


of Christ. More than that, I regardeverything as loss because of thesurpassing value of knowing ChristJesus my Lord. For His sake I havesuffered the loss of all things, and Iregard them as rubbish, in order thatI may gain Christ and be found inHim, not having a righteousness ofmy own that comes from the law, butone that comes through faith in Christ,the righteousness from God based onfaith. I want to know Christ and thepower of His resurrection and thesharing of His sufferings by becom-ing like Him in His death, if somehowI may attain the resurrection from thedead. Not that I have already ob-tained this or have already reachedthe goal; but I press on to make it myown, because Christ Jesus has mademe His own. Beloved, I do not con-sider that I have made it my own; butthis one thing I do: forgetting whatlies behind and straining forward towhat lies ahead, I press on towardthe goal for the prize of the heavenlycall of God in Christ Jesus.(Philippians 3:7-14, NRSV)

Ask yourself…1. What priorities or tasks in my

life am I willing to place second to thepursuit of a deeper relationship withJesus?

2. How has Christ matured mythinking and my role with others as Ihave suffered through particularstruggles?

3. Am I willing to forget my past?How about the past of those I love?

4. In what manner could I stepforth today somewhat differently thanusual to live within the Call that Jesushas placed on my life?

A prayer:

My Christ,I love You.Truly, madly, deeply…Search within me and fill me with all

Your fullnessLaunch in my soul a new day of living

and loving all in Your way and inYour power.

Selfless with others.Kind to myself.Clinging to Your truth for vision and

strength amid struggles.My Christ,I love you.Truly,Madly,Deeply.Amen.Amen.Amen.

Resist your current cognitive hike.Draw back to the premise at hand.You need a deeper relationship withJesus Christ.We all do, desperately.

In Jesus’ Hands,Right With You,Sister Vanessa Mitchell

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Thoughts about giving…

Remembering the Unity of the Brethren or anyof its ministries is a fitting testimony of yourbelief. Your gift in a will can be a legacy thatcontinues to affect the Christian values, mission,and ministry that is important to you.

You can give without restrictions and let us use the funds forthe most pressing needs or you can specify how, when, orwhere you want the funds used.

You can require that we hold the principle as an endowmentand use only the earnings each year.

You can give in memory or in the honor of someone.

Your gift can be contingent. The funds go to someone if theysurvive you and if not, then to the Unity.

You can tell us now that you have named the Unity in yourwill and allow us to express our gratitude…or you can let itbe known later.

There are many other ways to give. Contact any Board ofGrants and Bequests member about what you can give andhow you can give.

Leroy Parthum, Chair – Westheimer – 713-826-7993;[email protected]

Eugene Haisler, Secretary – Ocker – 254-985-2316, [email protected] Tyson, Treasurer – Houston – 281-373-4376 (home),

[email protected] Treybig, Unity Treasurer and Synodical Committee

Liaison – Industry, 512-327-2504; [email protected] Runnels – Cy-Fair – 281-469-4302, [email protected] Tomasek – 512-859-2197, [email protected]


Howdy Fellow Brethren,My name is Deanna Hairrell, and I

am a member of the Snook BrethrenChurch. This summer I traveled acrossthe ocean to the Czech Republic tohelp spread God’s kingdom. I traveledwith a group from First Baptist Churchof Forney to Plzen, Czech Republic,where we helped lead an EnglishCamp.

This camp is a sort of day campwhere we help kids and adults im-prove their English while learningabout God. We sang songs, playedgames, and shared Bible stories. Thegroup I was with was ages 11-13, andwe had 46 Czech kids!

This experience was so amazingbecause I was able to be immersedinto another culture and God openedmy eyes to how different but alike weall are. These kids struggled with the

Thank You for Your Help- from Deanna Hairrell

same things as us, but so many donot believe God is there to help themout.

I am so thankful to God for allow-ing me to have this experience. It hastruly opened up a new piece of myheart. I want to thank everyone thathelped me get there and have thisexperience, whether it was prayer ormonetary donation. Both are so greatlyappreciated.

If any congregations would like meto come and further share my experi-ences. I would be glad to! Just letAngie Hairrell know and she will tellme. Thank you, and God bless.

(Editor’s note: Angie Hairrell, UnitySecretary (and Deanna’s mother),can be reached at email [email protected].)

CALDWELL BRETHREN CHURCH401 South Main Street

(979) 567-7203Sunday School

9:30 AMChildren’s ChoirPractice, Sundays

10:15 a.m.Sunday Worship

10:30 AM

Come as you are . . .

Church email: [email protected]

Wednesday Family Night Gathering:1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month

Rev. Vanessa Mitchell, [email protected]

(979) 574-0268

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Mutual Aid Society – Listing of Local Secretaries’Addresses and Phone Numbers

Granger #1: Angie Malicoat, PO Box362, Granger, TX 76530,512-859-2837

Taylor #3: Marie Ann Ripple, 2302Heights Blvd, Taylor, TX 76574,512-365-6916

West #4: Dorothy Kocian, 107 SouthBarbara Street, Waco, TX 76705,254-799-5331,[email protected]

Fayetteville #5: Sandra Stepan, POBox 145, Fayetteville, TX 78940,979-378-4167,[email protected]

Dime Box #6: Marvin Chlapek, PO Box1163, Caldwell, TX 77836,979-272-9102,[email protected]

Snook #7: Ann Sebesta, Box 115,Snook, TX 77878, 210-244-3362,[email protected]

Ocker #8: Eugene Haisler, 19081Cyclone Branch Road, Burlington,TX 76519, 254-985-2316

New Tabor #13: Connie Surovik, 1701St Hwy 21 E, Caldwell, TX 77836,[email protected]

Nelsonville #14: Peggy Peschel, 8000Hwy 159 W, Bellville, TX 77418,979-865-5095

Seaton #16: Joyce Skrabanek, 7157FM 2086, Temple, TX 76501,254-984-2283,[email protected]

Sealy #17: Esther Breeden, 2728Osborn Appt #1002, Bryan, TX77803, 979-779-3835

Wesley #18: Elaine Koehn, 9053Learning Oak Lane, Brenham, TX77833, 979-836-5196,

[email protected] #20: Irene Marek, 2900 Pecan

Valley Drive, Temple, TX 76502,254-778-2120

Rosenberg #21: Cathy Kuritza, 5220Reading Road, Rosenberg, TX77471, 281-344-1386,[email protected]

Westheimer #22: Betty J. Parthum,3620 Ave O, Rosenberg, TX 77471,713-826-7993,[email protected]

Houston #23: Dorothy Hinson, 7331Misty Morning Drive, Humble, TX77346, 281-620-0480,[email protected]

Wall #25: Sharon J. Hohmann, 222Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, TX76903-9106, 325-651-5884

Caldwell #27: Brenda Schroeder, 4193FM 696, Caldwell, TX 77836,[email protected]

Crosby #28: Gisela Gaeke, PO Box599, Crosby, TX 77532,281-426-5506

**Austin #32: Natalie Outlaw, 7575Wixon Road, Bryan, TX 77808-8085,979-589-2012,[email protected]

Pasadena #33: Betty Orsag, 5118Coventry Ct, Friendswood, TX77546-3001, 281-482-1501

B/CS #34: Natalie Outlaw, 7575 WixonRoad, Bryan, TX 77808-8085,979-589-2012,[email protected]

**Position currently filled by AdministrativeBoard members


The 67th Biennial Convention ofthe Unity of the Brethren was heldJuly 6-8, 2017, at the Temple BrethrenChurch. Thursday evening began witha dinner for pastors, their spouses,the Executive Committee, and mis-sionaries hosted by the Temple Breth-ren Church. This was followed by thePastor’s Meeting. At this meeting,Rev. James Hejl was elected Pastor tothe Pastors.

Friday’s attendance was 152. TheConvention opened with a worshipservice led by Rev. Tim Chaplin, in-cluding Holy Communion. This wasfollowed by a session providing up-dates from the Board of ChristianEducation and an overview of theRevised Catechism. This was followedby two break-out sessions. One wasa review of the camping program,then a panel of three young adultmembers discussed their activity inthe church, their ideas for the church,and why they believe many of theirfriends do not remain in the BrethrenChurch. The other session providedan overview of the work of the foreignmissionaries supported by the Unity.Two more break-out sessions were

Report of the 67th Biennial Convention of theUnity of the Brethren

- by Angie Hairrell, Unity Secretary

held in the afternoon. One was adiscussion of the use and options fortechnology in the church. The otherwas an update on the work of theHome Missions. During the secondgeneral session, delegates groupedby region and held discussions forways the congregations could worktogether and support each other. TheHus Encampment Master Plan andCapital Improvement Program was thefocus of the third general session.The day concluded with an eveningworship and memorial service to honorRev. Gordon Hejl, Rev. Milton Maly,and Rev. Albert Michalik.

Saturday’s attendance was 145.Rev. Brad Herridge, Interim Pastor ofOcker Brethren Church, provided adevotional entitled Wasteland. TheConvention business session wascalled to order at 8:30 a.m. with prayer.

President Kent Laza presented theDirectives from 66th Convention:

1. The development of a Hus En-campment Master Plan. The presenta-tion by the Hus Encampment Board ofTrustees and the Building Committeewas presented yesterday.

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husband Leroy of San Antonio, and Eliza-beth Zetak of Temple; as well as manycherished nieces, nephews, and friends.Services were held at Taylor Brethren Church.

PECHAL, CLARENCE DENNIS, age 81, diedon Saturday, February 4, 2017. He was bornSeptember 5, 1935, in Oscar to Joe Pechaland Rosie Vitek Pechal. He was a member ofSeaton Brethren Church. He is survived byone son, Steve Pechal and wife Patricia ofTemple; one daughter, Linda Machicek andhusband Andy of Temple; two grandsons,Joshua Andrew and Matthew StephenMachicek; two sisters, Vallie Zavodny andher husband Leon, and Lorene Kotrla; brother-in-law Robert Dudley; and many cousins,nieces, and nephews. He was preceded indeath by his wife LaVerne in 2016. Funeralservices were held on February 7, 2017, atSeaton Brethren Church with burial at SeatonCemetery. Minister: Rev. Denise Mikeska.

RUMFIELD, JAMES WALTER, age 68 ofRogers died Monday, May 1, 2017. He wasborn on December 21, 1948, in Hollywood,CA, to Walter James and Helen Rumfield. Hewas a member of Seaton Brethren Church.He is survived by his wife Carolyn, hisdaughter Amy Jo Libhart, and his twograndsons, Levi and Tuker Libhart. A memo-rial service was held on May 4, 2017, atSeaton Brethren Church. Minister: Rev. DeniseMikeska.

SHENKIR, VIRGINIA LEE MACEK, age 84,died on January 10, 2017. She was born onApril 14, 1932. She was a member of SeatonBrethren Church. Services were held atScanio-Harper Talasek Funeral Home, Temple.Burial was at Seaton Cemetery. Minister: Rev.Denise Mikeska.

URUBEK, DOROTHY N. (ZABCIK) KOVAR,age 93, of Temple, died on June 21, 2017, atan assisted living center in Temple. She wasa member of the Ocker Brethren Church andthe Christian Sisters. Dorothy was precededin death by her parents, Martin C. and LydiaSchiller Zabcik; a son, Curtis R. Kovar; andhusbands, Raymond F. Kovar and JerryUrubek. She is survived by daughters KarenBethke and husband Emil of Rogers, andGayle Farrow and husband Jon of Temple.She is also survived by four grandchildrenand four great-grandchildren. Funeral ser-vices were held on June 24 in the chapel ofScanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple withburial following at the Ocker Brethren ChurchCemetery. Minister: Rev. Larry Zabcik

HUS ENCAMPMENTBOARD OF TRUSTEES

Chairman: Mark Olsen (2009), 1316Howard St., Taylor, TX 75674;(512) 630-5153;[email protected]

Treasurer: Todd Corporon (2016), 210Phillips St., Hutto, TX 78634;(512) 922-9292;[email protected]

At-Large: Phil Michalik, 15918 BrookForest Dr., Houston, TX 77059;[email protected]

Christian Sisters’ Union ExecutiveCommittee Reps:

Paula Wagner (Chr.Sis. 2015), 10506Mourning Dove Dr., Austin, TX 78750;(512) 632-6644;[email protected]

Carolyn Beseda (Chr.Sis. 2016), 2515Lazybrook Dr., Houston, TX 77008;(281) 546-7941; [email protected]

Board of Christian Education Rep: TamiLaza, 4913 FM 166, Caldwell, TX 77836;[email protected]

Brethren Youth Fellowship LeadershipTeam Rep: Jordan Eilers

Friends of the Hus Encampment Rep:Todd Snelgrove; [email protected]

The Encampment is governed by a Boardof Trustees of 8 members.

Terms: 2 years, may be re-elected/re-appointed for a maximum of 4 terms or 8years (Unity of the Brethren By-Laws,Article XIV, Sec C, Par.4).

Non-Voting Appointments:

Programming Director: Amy [email protected]

Unity Youth Coordinator: JenniferChervenka; [email protected]; (254) 983-1002

Facilities Manager: Jim([email protected]) & Dawn([email protected]) Baletka;(979) 693-2710; 3501 Kanati Cove,College Station, TX 77845.

Caretakers: Robert([email protected]) & Cathleen([email protected]) Schlechte;(979) 324-5560 or (979) 255-8266.

Synodical Committee Oversight: Rev.Larry Zabcik.

Hus Encampment Address: 3635 CountyRd. 225, Caldwell, TX 77836;(979) 272-8176.


2. The revision of the Catechism.This was presented on Friday byRevs. Koslovsky and Hejl.

3. The hiring of an AdministrativeAssistant to serve the Unity. Liz Ripplehas been hired in this position andalready working in that role.

The following motions werepresented:

1. Elimination of the Board ofGrants and Bequests: Passed.

Motion: In the biennium that fol-lows this Convention, the ExecutiveCommittee, the Synodical Committee,and the Board of Grants and Be-quests shall take appropriate mea-sures to transfer management andoversight of the funds currently man-aged by the Board of Grants andBequests to the Synodical Commit-tee. The Executive Committee of theSynodical Committee shall have allmanagement and oversight responsi-bilities for the funds, and have theauthority to accept or disburse fundsas they deem appropriate in generalcompliance with the existing policiesand purpose of the Board of Grantsand Bequests. A report of any newincome or disbursements shall bemade to the Synodical Committee at

the first meeting following such activ-ity. Upon completion of this transfer,the Executive Committee shall draftproposed Constitution and By-Lawschanges to eliminate the Board ofGrants and Bequests for consider-ation at the 68th Convention of theUnity of the Brethren.

2. Adoption of the Unity of theBrethren Catechism revisions:Passed.

Motion: The revisions to the Unityof the Brethren Catechism preparedand presented to this Convention byPastor’s Koslovsky and Hejl are con-ditionally approved as the officialversion for use by the denomination.Final approval authority is granted tothe Synodical Committee following athorough review by clergy membersof the denomination and any editingthat is deemed appropriate. A writtenstatement from the Pastor to Pastorsand a copy of the approved Cat-echism shall be presented to the Syn-odical Committee at its first meetingfollowing the Catechism’s approval.The Synodical Committee is directedto publish the revised Catechism inappropriate formats for distributionto the Unity churches.

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VITAL STATISTICS

JAHNS, KELLI ANDEL, transferred to SeatonBrethren Church on May 15, 2016, from St.Joseph Catholic Church.

NEW MEMBERS

BLOEDORN, KADENCE FAITH, born on May25, 2016, was baptized at Seaton BrethrenChurch on Sunday, October 2, 2016. She isthe daughter of Justin & Tonya Bloedorn.Minister: Rev. Denise Mikeska

RECENT BAPTISMS

KELLI DENISE JAHNS and JEB STEWARTRAABE were united in marriage on June 4,2017, at Seaton Brethren Church. Minister:Rev. Denise Mikeska

AMY JO LIBHART and JEFFREY GLENNREDDING were united in marriage on June10, 2017, at Seaton Brethren Church. Minis-ter: Rev. Denise Mikeska

RECENT WEDDINGS

CULLISON, LAURA MARIE, age 84, died onWednesday, May 3, 2017. She was born onJune 7, 1931, to Freddie I. White and EdnaWhite. She was a member of Seaton Breth-ren Church and Seaton Christian Sisters.She is survived by a son, Mark Cullison andwife Patricia; two sisters, Lucille Schlueterand Mary Underwood; four grandchildren,and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral ser-vices were held at Seaton Brethren Churchon May 5, 2017, with burial at North BeltonCemetery, Belton. Minister: Rev. DeniseMikeska.

DICKEY, JOE MARVIN, age 65 years, died onAugust 6, 2017, at his residence in Whitney,Texas. He was born May 6, 1952, inBrownwood, Texas; Baptized and confirmedin Episcopal Church, Brownwood, Texas. Hewas a member of Open Range CowboyChurch. He is survived by his wife, GeraldineMyers Dickey; 2 sons, Cody Dickey andRichard Sampson; 2 daughters, JohannaTemples and Cynthia Kite; 8 grandchildren,

RECENT DEATHS

2 great-grandchildren, and several niecesand nephews. Funeral Services were held onAugust 9, 2017, at the chapel at AderholdFuneral Home, West, Texas; to be cremated.Minister: Rev. Lawrence Junek.

KOHUTEK, LOUIS JOHN, age 89, died onMonday, June 26, 2017. He was born onOctober 3, 1927, to Edwin and Mary AdamekKohutek. He was a member of SeatonBrethren Church. He is survived by his wife,Ruth; 2 daughters, Karen Beeler and hus-band Mike of Yukon, Oklahoma, and DonnaMcEntire and husband Larry of Oscar; fourgrandsons, Ryan Guidry, Jared Guidry, TravisGuidry, and Russ Guidry and wife Korey;one great-granddaughter, Lainey Mae Guidry,and another great-grandchild on the way.Funeral services were held at Seaton Breth-ren Church on June 29, 2017. Rev. DeniseMikeska

MICHALIK, REVEREND ALBERT LEE, 91,died on Monday, November 21, 2016. He wasborn March 2, 1925, to Anton and Emily(Jansa) Michalik in Taylor, Texas. He wasbaptized and confirmed in the Taylor andWall Brethren churches, respectively. He wasmarried to Annie Maly July 31, 1960. Albertis survived by his son Philip and his wifeCarol of Houston, son Paul and his wifeMelinda of Georgetown; grandchildren Nathanand Emily of Georgetown; sisters EstherChasak, Georgia Simcik, and Noemi Drgac,all of San Angelo; as well as many cherishednieces, nephews, and friends. He is pre-ceded in death by his wife, parents, brothersRuben, Edmond, and Dan, and sistersLibbie and Angeline. Services were held atthe Taylor Brethren Church with burial in theTaylor City Cemetery.

MICHALIK, ANNIE ANGELINE ADELLE (MALY),91, died on Thursday, October 26, 2016. Shewas born on July 22, 1925, to Edwin andAlbina (Simcik) Maly in Taylor, TX. She wasbaptized, confirmed, and taught SundaySchool classes at the Taylor Brethren Church,of which she was a lifetime member. Shemarried Rev. Albert Michalik on July 31, 1960.Annie is survived by her son Philip and hiswife Carol of Houston; son Paul and his wifeMelinda of Georgetown; grandchildren Nathanand Emily of Georgetown; sisters GeorgiaTyroch of Taylor, Sylvia Sebesta and her


3. Review of the Minister’s Re-tirement Program: Passed.

Motion: The Executive Committeeshall appoint a committee to reviewthe existing guidelines for paymentsto and disbursements from theMinister’s Retirement Fund. Recom-mendations should be made regard-ing how funding requirements forchurches are determined and whatdisbursements are made to each eli-gible Unity pastor. The recommenda-tions of this committee shall be re-ported to the Synodical Committee bythe Fall 2018 meeting and consideredfor implementation by the SynodicalCommittee as soon as practical afterthat report is received.

4. Establishment of a FundraisingProgram for Improvements at theHus School Encampment: Passed.

Motion: The Hus School Board ofTrustees, in conjunction with the Syn-odical Committee, shall initiate afundraising program to pay for plannedimprovements at the Hus School En-campment. Funds raised through thiseffort shall be used for administrative,planning, and construction costs as-sociated with the improvements pre-sented to this Convention or for other

related improvements that are deemednecessary by the Hus School Boardof Trustees. Reports shall be made tothe Synodical Committee on thefundraising activities and on progressrelated to the implementation of theseimprovements.

5. Restructuring of the member-ship appointments of three standingBoards: Passed.

Motion: The By-Laws of the Unityof the Brethren shall be amended asfollows:

Board of Christian Education• Article XIII.B.8 (delete)• Article XIII.B.9 (delete)• Article XIII.C.2 (changed toread) One member shall be theYouth Coordinator.

Hus School Board of Trustees• Article XIV.C.2 (changed toread) The treasurer and six (6)other members shall be appointedby the Synodical Committee fromthe membership of the Unity ofthe Brethren, recognizing inter-est as well as demographic andgeographic distribution.• Article XIV.C.3 (delete andrenumber subsequent para-

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Dorothy Hinson John David SkrivanekPresident Secretary

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DAILY BIBLE READING GUIDEDaily Morsels for September 2017

Dorothy E. Kocianwith Mari-Anne Kocian Gordon

1. I am the light of the world. Whoeverfollows Me will never walk in darknessbut will have the light of light. John 8:12

2. The Lord watches over the way of therighteous, but the way of the wickedwill perish. Ps. 1:6

3. Put your hope in God, for I will yetpraise Him, my Savior and my God.Ps. 42:11

4. Have mercy on me, o God, for inYou my soul takes refuge. Ps. 57:1

5. If you suffer for doing good and youendure it, this is commendable beforeGod. I Peter 2:20

6. Be patient and stand firm, becausethe Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

7. Let the righteous rejoice in the Lordand take refuge in Him. Ps. 64:10

8. My soul finds rest in God alone; mysalvation comes from Him. Ps. 62:1

9. By day the Lord directs His love, atnight His song is with me – a prayerto the God of my life. Ps. 42:8

10. O God, my Strength, I watch for You,for You are my place of safety. Ps. 59:9

11. Teach me Thy way, o Lord, and leadme in a plain path, because of myenemies. Ps. 27:11

12. My help comes from the Lord, themaker of heaven and earth. Ps. 121:2

13. Even though I walk through the valleyof the shadow of death, I will fear noevil. Ps. 23:4

14. God arms me with strength andmakes my way perfect. Ps. 18:32

15. He will put His angels in charge of youto guard you in all your ways. Ps. 91:11

16. The Lord is my light and mysalvation – whom shall I fear? Ps. 27:1

17. O Lord, You light my lamp; my Godturns my darkness into light.Ps. 18:28

18. Come, you who are blessed by MyFather; take your inheritance, Mykingdom prepared for you. Matt. 25:34

19. As I was with Moses, so I will be withyou; I will never leave you nor forsakeyou. Joshua 1:5

20. Lord, You come to the help of thosewho gladly do right, who rememberYour ways. Isaiah 64:5

21. God is faithful; He will not let you betempted beyond what you can bear.I Corinthians 10:13

22. Let your light shine before men, thatthey may see your good deeds andpraise your Father in heaven.Matt. 5:16

23. You guide me with Your counsel, andafterward You will take me to glory.Ps. 73:24

24. O My people, hear My teaching;listen to the words of My mouth.Ps. 78:1

25. Preach the word; be prepared;correct, rebuke, and encourage withgreat patience and careful instruction.II Timothy 4:2

26. God’s servant must gently instructthose who oppose Him.II Timothy 2:25

27. Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, forHe has visited and redeemed Hispeople. Luke 1:68

28. Let all who take refuge in You rejoice,let them sing joyful praises forever.Ps. 5:11

29. Set an example for the believers; inspeech, in faith, in love, and in purity.I Timothy 4:12

30. We will tell the next generation thepraiseworthy deeds of the Lord, Hispower, and the wonders He hasdone. Ps. 78:4

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graphs or references)• Appendix A–Article III.B(changed to read) Membershipon the Board of Trustees is asfollows: A Chairperson electedby the Convention, a Treasurerand six (6) other members ap-pointed by the SynodicalCommittee.

Board of Foreign Missions• Article XV.A.1.b (changed toread) Six (6) other members shallbe appointed by the SynodicalCommittee from the membershipof the Unity of the Brethren,recognizing interest as well asdemographic and geographicdistribution.• Article XV.A.1.c. (delete andrenumber subsequent para-graphs or references)

6. Provide grants to local churchesto help fund upgrades for technologythat is needed to improve their wor-ship experience: Passed.

Motion: The Synodical Committeeshall develop guidelines and imple-ment a matching grant program toassist local churches who are seekingto enhance their worship experiencethrough the use of technology (i.e. A/

V equipment, computer systems, Wi-Fi equipment, Internet, etc.). This grantprogram shall be funded through theChurch Extension Fund and shall ter-minate 3 years from the time it isestablished.

7. Motion to authorize Rev. Dr.Larry Koslovsky and Rev. Jimmy Hejlto prepare the companion to the re-vised Catechism. Passed.

Officer Election Results• President: Rev. Dr. Larry Koslovsky• 1st Vice President: Rev. Mark

Sebek• 2nd Vice President: Kayla Marek• 3rd Vice President: Rev. Whitney

Amos• Secretary: Angie Hairrell• Treasurer: Lynette Urbanovsky• Financial Secretary: Rev. Joe

Emerson• Ministerial Alternate: Rev. Tim

Chaplin• Lay Alternate: Wiley Marx

Other PositionsBoard of Christian Education Chair:

Peggy HejlHome Missions Board Chair: Martha

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OCKER BRETHREN CHURCH17454 State Highway 53, Temple, TX 76501

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 806, Rogers, TX 76569

Preaching the Word, Loving the PeopleSunday School 9:00 AM

Worship 10:15 AM

Elder Board PresidentDavid Sebek

3910 Red Ranger Rd.Temple, TX 76501

(254) 985-2578

Youth DirectorJennifer Chervenka

9494 Big Elm Creek RoadRogers, TX 76569

(254) 983-1002

CemeterySharon Marek

23383 Milam RoadBurlington, TX 76519

(254) 869-2845

SAVE THE DATES . . .

December 16, 2017 – “Hey! Day” for College Students andYoung Adults. More details to come.

January 6-7, 2018 – BYF Winter Retreat at the Hus Cncampment.Registration deadline December 15, 2017.

February 24, 2018 – State Children’s Rally at Hus Encampment.

For more information about the Hus School Encampment, go to:www.huscamp.org

Does your church/organization have an activity that you would liketo include in this listing? Please send activity information includinga contact name, phone number, and/or email address to the BrethrenJournal Editor at: [email protected]. Informationmust be received by the first day of the month immediately precedingthe month of publication.


Foreign Missions Board Chair: DavidMiller

Hus Board of Trustees Chair: KentLaza

Pastoral Relations Committee: AnnaWoptika and Trish Groseclose; Dr.Dusek (Chair)

Brethren Journal: Cathleen Schlechte(Editor) and Ben Polasek (Busi-ness Manager)

Ministerial Credentialing Board: Rev.Jimmy Hejl (Pastor to Pastors),Rev. Sebek, Rev. W. Amos, Rev.Emerson

Board of Grants and Bequests: Themembers will remain the same dur-ing the transition period with onevacancy left unfilled.

Other Business1. A Motion was made to accept

Wall’s offer to host the next conven-tion. Passed.

2. A Motion was made to give theofferings collected to Temple Breth-ren Church to cover the ConventionExpenses. Passed.

President Kent Laza closed withprayer.

The 67th Convention ended withthe joyous celebration and Ordina-tion Service for Rev. Tim Chaplin(10:30-12:00). Attendance at the Ordi-nation Service was 201.

BYF LEADERSHIP TEAM 2016-17

Youth:

Krystal Dusek,[email protected]

Jordan Eilers,[email protected]

Deanna Hairrell,[email protected]

Kelton Hooker,[email protected]

Grace [email protected]

Taylor Krcha

[email protected]

Reed Olsen,[email protected]

Montgomery Raesz,[email protected]

Madalynn Woelfel,[email protected]

Adult Advisors:

Taylor Brinkley,[email protected]

Kari Raesz,[email protected]

Tammie Reithmayer,[email protected]

Anna [email protected]

Pastoral Advisor:

Bro. Mark Sebek,[email protected]

Appointments:

ForeignMission Board Rep.

Erin Brinkley (2nd year of 1stterm). [email protected]

Hus Board of Trustees Rep.Jordan Eilers (2nd year of 1stterm). [email protected]

State Youth Coordinator:Jennifer Chervenka,[email protected]

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Schedule and Details of Upcoming Unity Activities

September 16-17, 2017 – BYF Fall Retreat at the Hus Encamp-ment. Registration deadline September 1. For information contactJennifer Chervenka at (254) 983-1002 or [email protected].

October 13-15, 2017 – Primetimers’ Retreat at the Hus Encamp-ment. Details and registration forms are in congregations and on Unitywebsite. Registration is $30 for Saturday or $45 for the weekend. Seeinvitation story in thi sissue for more info, or call Kimberly Marx at (254)931-rtr7 for details.

October 21 – Fall Synodical Committee Meeting at the HusEncampment. 8:00 a.m. – Kolaches & coffee; 9:00 a.m. – Meetingbegins; Old business; Installation of new officers for 2017-2019; 2017Referendum results announced. Everyone welcome to attend. Lunchserved at noon. Agenda will be available soon. For more informationcontact Kent Laza, President, [email protected].

November 4, 2017 – Seaton Brethren Church Christian SistersBake Sale and Quilt Show, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church, 12451State Highway 53, Temple (Seaton Community). Open to the public withfree admission. See invitation story in this issue for more info.

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Hus Encampment Capital Building CampaignThe Needs

Since its founding in 1914, the Hus Memorial School/Hus Encampment hassought to teach and encourage young people to become Christian leaders.Since that time, the programs have grown to include 6 different summer campexperiences for youth ages 7 - 19, and a variety of other Christian programs forpeople of all ages.

Due to continued growth and demand for our summer youth camp programs,and a desire to make the Hus Encampment more accessible for groups of allages, our current facilities are in need of renovation or replacement toaccommodate the needs of our mission. The Hus Planning/Building Committeehas determined that the most pressing needs are:

Main Building/Kitchen RenovationNew Dorm/Housing Construction

Outdoor Gym/Pavilion ConstructionParking & Walkway Construction

The SolutionThrough Prayerful consideration, the Hus Planning/Building Committee recom-

mends the launch of a $4,000,000 Capital Building Campaign for the HusEncampment. Through a UNITED effort of support from our Unity Congregations,Friends of the Hus Encampment, Hus Camp Alumni, and fellow Christians likeyourself, it is our belief that the Lord will bless our efforts and continue to blessthe Hus Encampment and its programs for generations to come! Through Christ,all things are possible…won’t you join in the dream by making a pledge today!

The PlansIf you would like to see the details of each of the renovation/construction

plans presented at the Unity Convention in Temple, please visit the campwebsite on the internet at: www.huscamp.org

The WayIf you would like to join in the dream by making a pledge, here are some ways

you can do so:• Fill out the form in this issue and send to the address at the bottom of the

form – or –• Download form to mail from the camp website at www.huscamp.org – or –• Donate online at www.huscamp.org

If you are not able to make a monetary gift, please keep the Hus Encampment,the Hus Planning/Building Committee and this campaign in your prayers.

We appreciate you and your support!


Check out the blog and for more ideas and links!

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A Heart for Jesus

Prepare: Attach the following to each Tootsie Roll Pop.1. Before taking off wrapper, read Jeremiah 23:24.2. Take off wrapper, then read Romans 3:23.3. Lick away the candy, but before eating the center read 1 John 1:9.4. Finish the chewy center, then read Galatians 2:20.

Discuss:Who loves Tootsie Roll Pops! What do you like about them? I likethat there is delicious candy on the outside, and even more deliciouschewy Tootsie Roll in the center. This candy reminds me about howa person can have a relationship with Jesus.

First, the center of this candy is soft, like a person’s heart. The Bibletalks about having a hard heart. How does a heart become hard? Well,it is sin. The Bible says, “All have sinned and fall short of the gloryof God” (Romans 3:23). The hard candy reminds me of sin thatcovers the heart. Each time someone sins, another layer of hard stuffsurrounds the heart. Then, to make it worse, people refuse to admitthey are sinners. Instead, they cover their sin with pride, denial, evendoing things that make them look good. That is like the wrappercovering this candy.

When a person removes the wrapper of denial and pride (removewrapper), the Holy Spirit can complete His work. He can lick past allthe hard stuff covering your heart (take a few licks) and give you thegift of life that comes from knowing Jesus as Savior. Your heart thenbelongs to Jesus, and that is a wonderful ending.

Are you ready for some homework? I want each of you to take yourTootsie Roll Pop home and eat it. However, as you do I want you tofollow the instructions on the small slip of paper that is attached.That part is very important.

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Hus Encampment Capital Building CampaignPledge Form:

Please accept this joy-filled pledge.Name: ______________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________Phone _____________________ Email _____________________3-Year Pledge: [ ] $100,000 [ ] $50,000 [ ] $25,000 [ ] $15,000

[ ] $10,000 [ ] $7,500 [ ] $5,000 [ ] $2,500 [ ] $1,500[ ] Other ______________

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Pharaoh Gives InRead or Retell: Exodus 11:1-8, 12:29-32Discuss:1. What did God say would happen after this plague? 2. What was going to happen to all of the Egyptian families?3. At what time was this plague going to take place?4. What did the Israelites take from the Egyptian people? 5. Why do you think Pharaoh let the people go after this 5. plaguewhen he didn’t after the first nine plagues?6. Is having a fear of the Lord a good thing or a bad thing? 6. Why?

Sing: The Plague Song (to the tune This Old Man)First God sent,Plague number one,Turned the Nile into blood.All the people in Egypt were feelingpretty low,They told Pharaoh, “Let them Go!”Then God sent, Plague number two,Jumping frogs all over you.All the people in Egypt were feelingpretty low,They told Pharaoh, “Let them Go!”Then God sent,Plague number three,Swarms of gnats from head to knee.All the people in Egypt were feelingpretty low,They told Pharaoh, “Let them Go!”Then God sent,Plague number four,Filthy flies, need we say more?All the people in Egypt were feelingpretty low,They told Pharaoh “Let them Go!”Then God sent,Plague number five,All the livestock up and died.All the people in Egypt were feelingpretty low,They told Pharaoh, “Let them Go!”

Then God sent,Plague number six,Boils and sores to make you sick.All the people in Egypt were feelingpretty low,They told Pharaoh, “Let them Go!” Then God sent, Plague number seven, Hail and lighting down from heaven.All the people in Egypt were feelingpretty low,They told Pharaoh, “Let them Go!”Then God sent,Plague number eight,Locusts came and they sure ate.All the people in Egypt were feelingpretty low,They told Pharaoh, “Let them Go!”Then God sent,Plague number nine,Total darkness all the time.All the people in Egypt were feelingpretty low,They told Pharaoh, “Let them Go!”Then God sent,Plague number ten,Pharaoh’s son died so he gave in.All the people in Egypt were feelingpretty low,Finally Pharaoh let them go.



A number of years ago I attendedan evangelism workshop which endedwith the presenter telling us that if wehad received nothing else from theworkshop, that we should go back toour home churches and paint some-thing red, something that would benoticed. That statement stayed withme. The church that I attended at thattime had nothing to be painted redthat would have made any positivedifference. All was brick, glass, andmetal on the outside.

Earlier this year I approached theBoard of Elders here at Granger Breth-ren with several ideas for “changingthings up” to both the interior andexterior of the facility. One of thoseideas was to paint the doors of thechurch that faced south onto Broad-way Street red, a vivid red color aschosen by our pianist and well-knownarea artist, Suzanne Huser.

The Church with the Red Doors- by Rev. Larry Zabcik, Pastor

Granger Brethren Church

Little did anyone realize at the timethat a church with red doors holdsgreat historical significance, as wasdiscovered by another of our churchmembers, Sandy Strmiska.

Sandy stated, “My immediatethought was the sacrificial blood ofChrist and all who enter may be savedif they choose to do so, and I wasright, but it goes a little deeper thanthat.” Here is what else she discovered:

• Painting the doors red started inthe Middle Ages, and the northern,southern, western, and eastern doorswere painted red for the blood ofChrist and the sign of the cross;Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

• The red doors supposedly shutout any evil from the outside anddesignated it as holy ground and aplace of refuge.

• The use of red doors on churchesgoes back centuries, and there are


Regardless of what we have done or how much we havesinned, the Holy Spirit can still reach us. He is still there tolove us and forgive us of our sins. This month’s lesson usesTootsie Roll Pops to illustrate this encouraging message.

Can anyone hide in secret places sothat I cannot see him?”. . .

Jeremiah 23:24

Sunday School Helper


several meanings connected with reddoors, and some of them depend onthe type of church it is.

• Red is used as a reminder of thePassover and a sign that the HolySpirit is there.

• Church doors began to be paintedred as a way of remembering themartyrs and their ultimate sacrificethat they had made for their faith.

• The red doors of churches alsosymbolize sanctuary, refuge, and safetyfrom physical and spiritual evil/dan-ger. Those in need would not becaptured or harmed inside the holywalls of the church, which offeredphysical and spiritual protection. Noteven a soldier could come after anenemy who had gone through the reddoors on a church, because anyonewho would dare to desecrate such aholy place would be doomed.

• Some believe that the doors ofthe Wittenberg Cathedral, where Martin

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Luther posted his 95 theses, were red.Red doors on Protestant churchesindicate their roots in the Reformation.

• Today many Episcopal, Lutheran,Methodist, and some Roman Catholicchurches proclaim with their red doorsthat their churches are a haven foremotional and spiritual healing, andare a place of refuge and safety,forgiveness and reconciliation. Thered doors now show that the warmth,light, and presence of the Holy Spiritis there for everyone who enters.

As I initially told the Board ofElders in seeking permission for thered doors, to me at least, red issymbolic of the Holy Spirit and theDay of Pentecost. The worst thatcould happen would be that we wouldbecome known as the “Church withthe Red Doors.” As it turned out, thesignificance is so much greater. Thanksbe to God.


CHRISTIAN SISTERS’ UNIONOFFICERS

President: Ann Sebesta, P.O. Box115, Snook, TX 77878.(210) 244-3362;[email protected]

Vice President: Paula Wagner,10506 Mourning Dove Dr.,

Austin, TX 78750. (512) 632-6644;[email protected]

Secretary: Anna Wotipka, 652County Rd. 324, Caldwell, TX77836. (979) 218-9043;[email protected]

Financial Secretary: Lydia Faust,P.O. Box 125, Snook, TX 77878.(979) 272-8317;[email protected]

Treasurer: Linda Planka,(632) 335-2248 or (713) 472-3192;[email protected]

Hus Encampment Rep.:Carolyn F. Beseda, 2515Lazybrook Dr., Houston, TX77008. (281) 546-7941;[email protected]

Unity Mission Board Rep: PaulaWagner, 10506 Mourning DoveDr., Austin, TX 78750.(512) 632-6644;[email protected]

Synodical Committee Liaison:Rev. Larry Zabcik, 3rd Vice-President, (512) 992-5824;[email protected]

Robert separately in another townalong a different road until the dryseason returns. Ruth is discipling hersister-in-law, Petra (whom we’ve men-tioned, both are Mixtecs). Petra pas-tors in El Fortin, but she is too faraway to travel to the coaching groups.Ruth will be the coach, taking hertraining materials once a month.

This Friday we return to the areaand will spend a long day (9 a.m. until10 p.m.!) going to each of three lead-ers’ areas to mentor them about theirrole as mentors to the others. We areconvinced our efforts will be multi-plied through these men to many overthe next years.

Then Alex, the head of SinFronteras, the Mexican mission agencywhich we help and who organized thepastor’s meetings, spoke up aboutsomeone who hadn’t come to thecarport, Gabino. He’s a pastor fromthe most isolated village of all, 6 or 7hours away from Oaxaca City orTlaxiaco. Gabino makes the effort tocome in to the pastor’s meeting everytwo months, but he can’t make it toany of the three coaching groupsbecause they are just too far away.Alex said we had to do something forhim anyway. He represents a group ofa dozen or so Mixtec pastors whowould be involved in this pastoraltraining program if they could. Whatto do? We brainstormed a bit. It willfall on Robert to get another coachinggroup started in his area, and Alexand Marcos (one of the three groupleaders) offered to help out with visitsas well. I want very much to go,

though at this post-baby, post-can-cer stage of life, I am not as able tohandle 10-hour bus rides anymore.Robert’s first visit there will be in lateAugust.

Pray with us for this group ofpastors starting out on a new adven-ture of training, raising up new lead-ers, and church planting.

Thank you,Anne and Robert

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The Prime Timers Committeeinvites all Unity members andfriends to the 23rd Annual PrimeTimers’ Retreat at the Hus SchoolEncampment in Caldwell, TX.on Friday, October 13, 2017,through Sunday, October 15,2017. Details and registrationshave been sent to each congre-gation and should be availablefor download on the Unitywebsite.

Those who want the full ex-perience can stay in either adormitory or cabin for the week-end at the camp, while otherscan come for just the day onSaturday; enjoying worship,Bible study, entertainment, goodfood, and fellowship. Our agesrange from 40 and above.

Come join the fun while alsosupporting the Hus Encamp-ment. Registration is $30 forSaturday or $45 for the week-end.

Call Kimberly Marx at 254-931-5657 for details.

To communicate with the Hus Encampment . . .. . . regarding scheduling* of meetings or events there, contact:

Dawn Marie Baletka3501 Kanati Cove

College Station, TX 77845 (979) 777-9940 or (979) 693-2710

[email protected]

*This must be done well in advance.

Prime Timers’Retreat Invitation

Seaton BCChristian Sisters

Bake Sale and QuiltShow Invitation

The Christian Sisters of SeatonBrethren Church are hosting abake sale and quilt show on Sat-urday, November 4, 2017, from9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church,12561 State Highway 53, Temple(Seaton community).

Featured items in the sale willbe kolaches, cakes, pies, cookies,bread, jellies, chicken dressing,homemade canned goods, andcraft items. A re-sale shop will beopened. Sandwiches and home-made soup will be available topurchase for lunch. Quilts will beon display in the sanctuary.

A handmade quilt and gift cardsfrom different businesses will begiven away for a love donation of$1per ticket or 6 tickets for $5.The proceeds from the fund-raiserbenefit the many projects theSisters’ support.

The sale is open to the publicwith free admission.


From the Thiessen’sin Mexico…

Dear friends,When you have more people in

your group than you invited, and youhave to send out for more chairs, youbegin to think maybe something goodis happening. Saturday 20 or so of uswere packed in a tight circle under acarport talking about the new pasto-ral study program that the indigenouspastors of our Oaxacan area havebegun. These pastors come from iso-lated villages, and it’s very hard forthem to get training, especially any-thing they can pass on easily to theirleadership teams. Men who want tostart new groups in neighboring un-churched towns.

This was our first meeting sinceorganizing three co-mentoring groupsat the pastor’s meeting two monthsago. Now we were reporting, evaluat-ing, and adjusting. One group hasbegun taking the Lord’s Supper forthe very first time on its own, withoutwaiting for mother church in the capi-tal to authorize it. That pastor toldhow the booklet he had studied onthe Lord’s Supper had helped him see

the importance of doing this regularlyin his congregation. Mariano (mis-sionary to San Pedro, from previousletters) had studied and relayed teach-ing on Jesus’ command to give gener-ously, and his congregation has be-gun tithing for the first time. (HisMixtec disciple Pedro was there in thegroup for the first time as a newpastor!) Another pastor, Pepe, de-scribed how his church has commis-sioned a new leader, Pascual, to opena church in another town. Pascual iseager, chomping at the bit, and Pepewas glad he had something to givehim – a set of Bible studies based onBible stories to share with others.And so it went. In each group thepastors had read, passed on, andapplied their studies in their churchesand in new Bible study groups or newchurches.

Then came the time to evaluateand adjust. Mario couldn’t get to hisco-mentoring group because the rainshave been so severe that the river hasflooded and cut off the road. We tooktime to talk about how we could keephim connected to the rest of thegroup. He might have to meet with


June 11th marked the beginning ofa very exciting week at Seaton Breth-ren Church. The cause of the excite-ment was a really super VBSprogram. The many people who madethe program such a success wererewarded by knowing they reachedmany youth in the community andmade a difference.

The week-long VBS involved overa hundred people including children,youth, leaders, and support staff.Each night we had a meal followed bysinging, skits, cinema, imaginationstation, Bible Stories. and games.Mission collections received will beused for the James Robison’s WaterFor Life ministry.

Early in the planning stage, thecommittee in charge selected a GroupVBS Program entitled, Maker FunFactory Created by God Built for aPurpose. It was a good choice andworth the cost.

Seaton Brethren Church:The Power of VBS

Pastor Denise Mikeska stated thatVBS is a great way to reach out to thecommunity sharing the good news ofJesus Christ. For some kids, this is theonly Jesus they get. SBC takes theresponsibility of where we have beenplanted seriously. One measure for usof if we are making a difference in ourarea is the answer to a question…IfSBC disappeared tomorrow. wouldanyone in our community notice?...and I think we can boldly say, “Yes!”All glory and praise to Jesus Christour Lord.

If you think that your church can’tmuster the staff and talent to do anall-out VBS in your community, juststep out boldly and say, “we aregoing to do it,” and you may besurprised at the talented people thatwill help you make this a reality. And,of course, pray with the expectationthat the Lord will make it a reality.


In Christ’s Love . . . from the ForiegnMission Fields

PLEASE JOIN US AS WE

“Bear ye one another’s burdensAnd so fulfill the Law of

Christ.” (Gal. 6:2)

THE MUTUAL AIDSOCIETY

Rev. Joseph J. Polasek, PresidentDaniel Vojtek, Vice-PresidentNatalie Outlaw, Gen. SecretaryRuth Ann Wuensche, TreasurerDorothy Hinson, Jr. Dept. SecretaryAnn Sebesta, Board MemberRev. Michael Groseclose,

Synodical Liaison

From the Woo’sin the U.S.A. …

July 11, 2017

Dear friends and family,I write this update with fear and

trembling as we press into an un-known future. Yet I believe it is a goodand beautiful future.

Many things have happened as weare going through the process calledgrieving. Words are hard to describe,but much has travelled through mybrain as far as, well, everything. Wehave been continually busy withcamps and swim team.

I am coming to the point where Ireally do want to live my life to thefullest. Which really means – how canI serve Jesus, our living Savior, wher-ever, whenever, whatever, and withwhomever He chooses to place me.The kingdom perspective has cap-tured my heart and I am willing tofollow.

With that declaration, here are afew items for which I covet yourprayers:

1. I want to begin a dialogue withOMF and what role I might play inmission-related work.

2. Next week, July 17-21, we willattend Camp Carousel, a camp de-signed for grieving the loss of a lovedone. People continually ask about mykids, and hopefully this will be a pieceof the healing process.

3. Please pray for several friendswho have recently been diagnosedwith cancer or similar life-threateningdisease.

4. Relaunching of Friday nightprayer. I would like to revision Caroline’s

Friday night prayer meeting. It wouldbe for people who are broken and yethungry for experiencing God in com-munity. It would be a journey onrediscovering joy through open shar-ing in a safe environment with a hugeexpectation that God wants to heal,reconcile, and free His children. If youare interested in being part of a coregroup of people for this meeting,please contact me, as I would like tomeet this Friday, July 14th, 7:00 p.m.,to dream about what is possible. Wewill have an official relaunch of theFriday night prayer in early Septem-ber because we will be traveling up toMA for about a month in late July.

Finally, I want to thank everyonefor your prayers and generosity. Wefeel very loved and supported. I can’timagine what it would be like withoutthe body of Christ surrounding us.

Bless you,Michael and the kids

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What a joy Caldwell Brethren’s Christian Sisters had in July to reach out tothose in need at a local nursing home!

Caldwell Brethren Christian Sisters Outreach

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Ryze Ceska Banka, Member F.D.I.C.Granger, Texas

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Unity ArchivistClint Machann

[email protected] or 979-845-4898

Our prayer:“Thank you, Holy Jesus, for the gift of helping nursing home residents

celebrate their July birthdays! We ask that You continually fill these whom Youlove so much with Your peace and encouragement. Amen.”

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