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May 2024

First Lutheran Church

133 Apollo Dr. (PO Box 177)
Burnet TX 78611
512-756-2967
FLC email - info@flcburnet.org
www.flcburnet.org
Pastor Tim Johnson
 The Passing Scene
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all cir-
cumstances, for this is God’s will for you in
Christ Jesus.” I Thess. 5:16-18

We often look at our calendars with adjectives like be-

ing “Joyful” at Christmas, “Happy” on 4th of July, or be-
ing “Grateful” Thanksgiving Day. But why can’t we ex-
press our joy, happiness, and thankfulness more often?
Last year we started the Appreciation Dinner to cele-
brate our thankfulness for all. And it’s that time again!
Please come, and celebrate with us the many gifts we
bring to keep First Lutheran a warm, welcoming, and
hospitable church.
We are truly blessed including being officially affiliated
with a new church body called the North American Lu-
theran Church. It is time to celebrate this historical
event in our life together. Come and join us.

Rejoice and give thanks! First Lutheran

Church Council

2024 First Lutheran Council Next meeting is Tuesday, May 21st

Mike Childers-President
Gary Cooper-Vice-President
Debbie Franklin Smith-Secretary
David Brown-Treasurer,
Jayne Ham, Bart Burton, and Ruby Mitchell
The congregation is welcome to join us.
Council meeting minutes are attached to the bulle-
tin boards in the hallway by the fellowship hall for
our congregation to view!

Prayer List
Belinda Bailey—friend of Starla Benton Helen Hahn
Sadie Cooper—granddaughter of Gary & Dianne Guy Barrow
Cooper Chris Schulze Family
Emma Parker – Carolyn Frank’s granddaughter Emily Castillo—granddaughter of Mike and Sha-
Norman Moreau – Denise Cockrell’s brother ron Childers
Bremer George Shuemaker
Danny Guess—husband of Ro Guess
Stephanie Riley—daughter of Mike & Debbie (If you would like to add or remove someone, please
Ann Riddell let us know. And we will!)
Barney Kneese
Sandy Faulkner—Debbie A. Smith’s Aunt
Jo Ann Sipes—sister of Jayne Ham
Liam Childers—grandson of Mike & Sharon Chil-
ders.
Joe & Susan Carroll—sister of Denise Cockrell
Bob Filleman
 May 2024
Birthdays of the Month
Barbara Olson 05/01
Jeremy Wilson 05/08
Ava Wilson 05/10
Max Brown 05/11
Ryan Finley 05/14
Linda Hall 05/17
Ann Riddell 05/18
Margaret Jacobson 05/20
Robert Bailey 05/21
Ervin Cockrell 05/21
Paul Hahn 05/26

Anniversaries

Cathy & Doug Jacobson May 21

Ryan & Melissa Finley May 30
 WELCOME TO
APPRECIATION
SUNDAY, May 5

Luther’s Rose will be smokin’

for Appreciation Sunday on
May 5th. The fare is Brisket—
chopped for sandwich or
sliced. Dessert is also
provided. We ask you to bring
your favorite side dish. Church
Council will be serving.
THE PROCESS OF DISAFFILIATING WITH THE ELCA AT
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH and AFFILIATING WITH THE NALC
• Leading up to the vote.
Research committee forms evaluating trends in the ELCA July/August, 2023.
Committee reports to church council, September.
Council recommends having a question and answer sessions for church members.
After first session, Sunday November 5th, a straw poll is taken to see if our church
should move with process toward disaffiliation. The poll shows a unanimous decision to
move forward. Church council sends letter to ELCA Bishops Briner and Eaton of intent to dis-
affiliate in November including the date to vote, December 17th. Letters received.
• Special Congregational Meeting held to vote on disaffiliation, Sunday December 17th.
A roster of 80 active members is prepared for the vote by council.
A quorum is established with 47 rostered members voting. Vote to leave, 43-4.
• Process leading up to 2nd vote on Sunday April 28, 2024.
The Disaffiliation Committee made available discussions with Lutheran church body
representatives from the NALC (North American Lutheran Church) on Sunday February 11th
after worship. Straw poll was taken on Sunday March 10th, 27-3 to disaffiliate and join NALC.
Letters sent on Tuesday March 19 to ELCA bishops by registered mail regarding the 2nd vote.
• On April 28th the 2nd Special Congregational meeting voted to disaffiliate from ELCA, 40-
5; and voted to affiliation with the North American Lutheran Church, 39-6. God bless FLC!
 The FLC Women started a new book in March. It is 'The Art
of Neighboring' by Jay Pathak & Dave Runyon. Our next
meeting will be on May 15th at noon. It is not a long book
or a hard read, and it does have some questions in the back
to get the conversation flowing. We will be discussing
chapters 7, 8, and 9. It is an interesting book and I hope
you all can come join us!

The Fellowship of Church Women

will be having their 5th Thursday
Gathering on Thursday, May 30 at
2:00, for Fellowship and Dessert. It
will be held at the Burnet Presbyteri-
an Church, 101 S. Pierce Street. This
is a wonderful time to meet other
Christian women in Burnet.

Hope to see you there!

At our last book study, we dis-

cussed taking a morning to help
out Orphan Grain Train with some
sorting and organizing. Stay tuned
for further information!
 Sunday School
Get back into the habit of Bible Study at
Adult Sunday School this new year, 9 am
each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.
Looking for someone to lead class, con-
tact Pastor or Mike Childers.
_______________

Calling all coffee drinkers….

Serving Equal Exchange Coffee (and
sometimes donuts!) every Sunday be-
fore Sunday School classes. Equal
Exchange Coffee, Tea and Chocolate
available for purchase. Please see
Susan Brown any Sunday for more
details.

We have two wonderful ministries in the Central Texas area

who are in need of assistance.
LACare in Burnet needs people for the following:
1st Fri- 10-12
3rd Wednesday- 12-2
4th Monday- 2-4
5th Friday- 10-12
This could be organizing, taking food to clients cars, helping
in the office, etc. And monetary donations are always wel-
come! List of needs for April: Oatmeal, cereal, hand soap.
Orphan Grain Train works out by Genesis Lutheran Church, Buchanan Dam.
They need someone with a pickup truck to pick up donations at various sites and
deliver them to GLC. The bags are heavy so this person needs to be able to lift
them. OGT also meets every Tuesday from 9-12 Noon to sort through the dona-
tions and box them up. Even an hour or two of your time would be helpful.
See Dianne Cooper for more details.

And of course your prayers are always requested for both ministries! Thanks!
 SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR MAY
(Please sign up – Sign-up sheets in the Crosswalk)
Thanks for Signing up!
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Acolyte/
DATE ALTAR GUILD LECTOR Bell

May 5 Debbie F. Smith Mickey Holland Shiloh

May 12 Susan Brown Mike Childers Natalie

May 19 Jessie Burton Glay Goehring Jessie

May 26 Mickey Holland Clarence Schulze Shiloh

DATE POTLUCK
May 5 Appreciation BBQ
June 2
 May 2024
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
National Day
of Prayer,
10am at the
Square

5 6 7 8 9 10 11
LaCare 8:45
Appreciation
BBQ, 11:15

12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Happy Women’s Scholarship
Mother’s Book Night at BHS,
Day Study 12:00 7pm

19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Graduation Church Council BHS
Recognition! 6:30pm Graduation
8-10:00 pm at
stadium

26 27 28 29 30 31 Men’s Group

Sunday School Youth Group Meets on

9:00 6pm Thursdays
Worship: 10:15 for projects,
9am

THANK YOU! WE CELEBRATE ALL GRADUATING STUDENTS

Austin Wilson
There will be a recognition
during & celebration after
worship on the 19th.
“
First Lutheran wants to
For I know the plans I have for you,”
thank you for the time and declares the Lord, “plans to pros-
talents you bring to the glory per you and not to harm you, plans to
of God @FLC. Sunday May give you hope and a future.” Jer. 29:11
5th is the appreciation BBQ.
(5 Scholarships Awarded by FLC)