The Light of St. John’s October, 2016

I just watched the first presidential debate last night on TV. Like many of you, I have

followed the election coverage throughout the year with much interest. Next month vot-

ers will go to the polls to elect the 45th President of the United States, and many people

are afraid, apprehensive, or nervous of what will happen in this country. You can find

harsh rhetoric, angry voters, and fear mongering, and this is happening on both sides of

the political divide.

Of course this happens during every presidential election cycle. Washington D.C. is very

polarizing place, and since our country is mostly a two-party system, elections throughout

the history of the United States have been pretty ugly at times. I remember several years

ago when George W. Bush was running for office and one person commented that if Bush

wins the election, he would just move to Canada. People have made similar comments

during the past eight years about Barack Obama. And it is happening again this year.

People are asking questions like: What will the country look like if the “other” candidate

wins the election? Is our country going to be destroyed by this election? Will we be

doomed if the “other” candidate wins?

As Christians, God wants us to care about what happens in our country. Like any good

citizens, we should go to the polls and vote and especially pray for our elected leaders.

However, we should never be so caught up in the results of who will be elected that we

become fearful if our candidate does not win the election. When your emotions, your loy-

alty, and your faith in the future are wrapped up in any one political party or candidate, then

you are going to be worried much of the time. So let me suggest an alternative. Christians

have a different view of this world.

The followers of Jesus believe this world is not our home. This world is not where our future

is. While we care about what happens in our world, it is not the focus of our hope. As a Chris-

tian, your citizenship is first and foremost to the Kingdom of Heaven. Therefore, we do not

count on the powers of this world to offer us hope. Our hope is in Jesus Christ, not on Hillary

Clinton, Donald Trump, or a third party candidate. After all, no matter who wins the election,

the sun will still rise the next day. Nations rise and fall. The United States is only 240 years

old. But God's Kingdom is forever. It will not fall. It has outlasted all the governments and

kingdoms of this world.

Someone bigger than any political party or system is in charge. And He will be in charge

forever, and that is the source of our hope.

Blessings,

Pastor Terry

Serving In October

Kitchen:

Altar:

Ushers: Kelly Pampell

Johnnie & Lynn Love

2nd

9th

Vivian Schumacher and

Jeanette Peed

16th

Johnnie & Lynn Love

23rd

30th

Carol & LW Brinkman

Flowers

Please pray for our soldiers,

the shut-in, the lonely, and

those in need of healing:

Preston Perry, Jeffery Love,

Mila Klawinsk, Camden Wideman,

Baby Jake, Sheila Bartek, Patricia

Tarnowski, Joan Schultz, Chris

Jadlowski, J.D. Lambrecht, Gene

Chemelar, Fontaine Wilhelm,

MaeDel Cowan, David Dawson,

Bobby Young, Sharon Beseda, Roy

Engelmann, Corie Flippin, Raimey

Murphy, Vivian and Walter

Schumacher, Barbara Sablatura,

Mary Hall, Jeff Krueger, Hattie

Christensen, Frank and Roberts,

Ronnie Langham, Donna Payne,

Barbara and J. W. Zalmanek, the

families of Elnora Stanley, Louise

Markert, Homer Calvin and Carolyn

Harper

The family of Aline Opperman would

like to take this opportunity to express

our sincerest appreciation for the

thoughtfulness presented to us and

love we have been given during our

time of bereavement. May God bless

the congregation of St. John’s

Lutheran of Deanville and pastor,

Terry Moon, for his inspiring and

meaningful words at Mom’s graveside

service. This meant so much to all of

us! Thank all of our church family for

food brought to our home and

attending the visitation at Phillips and

Luckey Funeral Home and the

graveside service.

Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat

quietly in a chair,

Perhaps you sent those beautiful flow-

ers, that we saw sitting there.

Perhaps you spoke the kindest words,

as any friend would say,

Perhaps you were not there at all, just

thought of us that day.

Whatever you did to console our

hearts, thanks so much, whatever the

part.

In Christian love,

Cynthia & Rudy Zwernemann and

family

Bruce and Tamara Opperman

and family

On behalf of the family of Marcus McManus, we would like to

thank you for the beautiful prayer shawl you gave us when Marcus

passed away. I know it was made with love. Your continuous prayers are greatly

appreciated!

Michael and Kim McManus

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family

of

Elnora Mary (Goldberg) Stanley (September 7, 1922 - August 5, 2016)

Elnora Mary (Goldberg) Stanley, widow of J. P. Stanley, Jr., died

August 5, 2016 at the age of 93 years at the Giddings Residence and

Rehabilitation Center. Funeral service will be Sunday, August 7, 2016

at St. Johns UCC, Burton, TX 516 N. Colorado St, Burton, TX with

the Reverend John Gantt officiating. Interment will be in the Bethany

Christian Cemetery in Burton, TX.

Elnora Stanley was born September 7, 1922 to Herman and Nelda

(Sonnenburg) Goldberg. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul

Lutheran Church of Rehburg. She attended Eberhardt School in Bur-

ton and was proud to get her GED at the age of 55.

She was married to J. P. Stanley, Jr on November 1, 1941. They

made their home in Eastern Lee County between the Post Oak Com-

munity and the Beat Five Community. Much of their married life was

spent in the dairy and stocker cattle business. Mrs. Stanley enjoyed

making quilts, raising puppies, tending to her cattle and other animals

on the farm. She was devoted to serving her Lord and Savior.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-laws Janelle and Jerry

Gold of Ledbetter; Susan and Marcus Broesche of Burton; Betsy and

Jeff Zeiss of Burton; sons and daughters-in-laws David and Linda

Stanley of Minerva; Ronnie and Gail Stanley of Burton.

Grandchildren: Ginger and Keith Kubena, Beth Gold, Rachael

Gold, Marsha and Blake Kocurek, Heidi and Jason Jaster, Wyatt and

Tracy Matthies, Megan and Jody Campbell, Lance Matthies, Jon and

Laura Stanley, Michelle Collins, Jessica Stanley, Elizabeth and Brett

Jurica, Jared and Leah Stanley. Great-grandchildren: Kasey and Aud-

rey Kubena, Klay Kubena and fiancée, Marissa Jenke, Kourtney

Kubena, Jessica Gold, Paige Gold, Delaney Hirsch, Grant Gold,

Judson Gold, Brooklyn Gold, Bailen Kocurek, Marley Kocurek,

Saeger Jaster, Isaac Matthies, Everleigh Matthies, Joseph Delton

Campbell, Ethan Stanley, Jack Stanley, Evan Stanley, Emily Collins,

and Eleanor Jurica. Sister: Ruth McClellen. Sister-in-law: Madeline

Goldberg. Sisters and brothers-in-law: JoAnn and James Williams;

Bonnie and Ronnie Langham; and was Nana to their children Laura

Williams; Tim and Rachel Langham; and Lisa and Mark Proske. She

was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on November 14,

1983; in-laws Jerome and Mae Stanley; brothers and sisters-in-law;

Lawrence and first wife, Allyne Goldberg; Leroy and Lorine Gold-

berg; and brother Harry Goldberg. Brothers-in-law: Frank McClellen;

and Billy Aiken. Son-in-law: David Matthies. Grandsons: Greg Gold,

Jeremy Gold, and infant grandsons Jimmy and Johnny Gold. Nephew:

Lemroy Goldberg.

Serving as pallbearers are Wyatt Matthies, Lance Matthies, Jon

Stanley, Jared Stanley, Blake Kocurek, Kacey Kubena, and Klay

Kubena.

The family would like to thank the Staff of Giddings Residence

and Rehabilitation Center for their dedicated care given to our Mom

and Nana.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials made in Mrs.

Stanley’s name to the John Hugh Stanley Memorial Scholarship fund,

P. O. Box 75, Burton, TX 77835 or to the charity of your choice.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family

of

Mary “Cookie” Markert (March 18, 1929 - September 23, 2016)

Funeral services for Mary "Cookie" Markert, 87, of Lincoln,

Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September

23, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln with Rev.

Dale Bohm officiating. Burial will follow in the church

cemetery. Mary Stephina (Bartek) Markert was born on

March 18, 1929 in Chriesman, Texas to John Joseph Bartek

and Annie Delphina (Maise) Bartek. She was baptized at St.

Mary's Catholic Church in Caldwell and confirmed at

Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Caldwell. Mary was united in

marriage to Monroe August Markert on July 9, 1958 at

Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Caldwell. She was a longtime

member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Old Dime Box be-

fore becoming a member of St. John Lutheran Church in

Lincoln after moving to Lincoln. Mary enjoyed taking care

of cattle, embroidering, canning and gardening. She espe-

cially cherished the times when all of her family members

were able to be together. Mary passed away on Monday,

September 19, 2016 at the Giddings Residence and Reha-

bilitation Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Annie

Bartek; her husband of 54 years, Monroe Markert; her son,

Claude "Butchie" Flippen Jr.; her sister, Ann Smith and her

four brothers, Johnnie Bartek, Frank Bartek, Joe Bartek and

Vince Bartek.

Mary is survived by her five children, Larry & Shirley Flip-

pin Sr. of Taylor, Frankie Flippin of Deanville, Donna &

Lee Halliburton of Pflugerville, Denise & Kenny Urban of

Lincoln and Debra Koslan & Dennis Smith of Giddings;

twelve grandchildren, Sheryl & Paul Smith Sr. of Taylor,

Larry Flippin Jr. of Deanville, Michelle & Rick Hernandez

of Houston, James & Cody Flippin of Taylor, Justin Halli-

burton of Austin, Brittany & Lee Davis of Serbin, Megan &

Chris Lewis of Lubbock, Shane & Julianne Urban of Lin-

coln, Klee Koslan of Giddings, Kane Koslan of Giddings,

Brandi Smith Young of Austin and Jacob Smith of Gid-

dings; thirteen great grandchildren, Ashley Smith, Paul

Smith Jr., Ryan Smith and Allison Smith all of Taylor, Ariel

Davis, Kaleigh Davis & Addison Davis all of Serbin, Gracie

Lewis, Mackenzie Lewis and Collin Lewis all of Lubbock,

Dean Urban of Lincoln, Kooper Raines of Brenham and

Allison Young of Austin, and one great grandson on the

way; two sister-in-laws, Glenda Lehmann of Houston and

Viola Bartek of Deanville, as well as numerous nieces,

nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Serving as pallbearers were J.D. Bartek, Buddy Smith,

Frank Bartek Jr., Dennis Markert, Edward Markert and

Clyde Markert. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Jatzlau,

Glenn Jatzlau, John Wolf, John Pace and Ronnie Langham.

Memorials may be made to the Lincoln St. John Lutheran

Church Ladies Aid, Youth Group or Cemetery Funds or to

the charity of one's choice.

The Markert family would like to thank the staff and resi-

dents of Giddings Residence and Rehabiliation Center for

all of the care, concern, friendship and love that they

showed Mary during her time there.

Thanks to all teachers for the time and energy that they contributed to make the 2016 VBS an

enjoyable time for all who attended. Thanks to the kitchen workers and to Ronnie and Kelly

Pampell for the adult session on Saturday. Most of all thanks to all the parents who allowed

their children to attend St. John's VBS and participate in the in the VBS Barnyard Round-Up. It

was a delightful time as the children sang songs praising God and learning about more about

Jesus. Each child was truly a blessing!

A FUN FAMILY EVENTA FUN FAMILY EVENTA FUN FAMILY EVENT

October 31, 2016

Deanville Fire Department

6pm-8pm

Food, Refreshments, games and

prizes for kids and adults. Sign-up sheets for “trunks”

will be put out Sunday, October 2nd. Volunteers are

needed for set-up, clean-up, and some games. For

additional information or questions, contact Coti at

979-224-8281 or freeman10137@gmail.com

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 12, 6:00 PM. St. John’s Ladies

Group has started the planning process to sponsor an Advent Extravaganza.

It is a chance to spend a delightful evening viewing beautiful theme-

decorated tables, enjoy good food and fellowship and prepare your heart for

the coming season.

Hostess responsibilities are:

Decorate a table with a theme that will tie into the Advent or Christ-

mas season

Invite family and friends to sit at your table

Provide 1 dozen sandwiches and 1 dessert

Provide 1 door prize for guests at your table

Optional – provide a small party favor for your table guests

Share the story of your table theme that night with everyone

There are no fees or charges to either the hostess or guests. Most often

there are two people who go together as hostess and work together to cre-

ate the theme and decorations.

Contact one of the following to sign up as a hostess:

Debby Schumacher, 535-4205

Joyce Krenek, 567-4222

Marsha Kocurek, 979-277-5026

Michelle Blackmon, 979-571-3860

Lynda Leo, 535-4819

The youth group finished up their "Messy" lesson series by learning about Moses

and Peter. They learned about how God is with us in all situations, and will help us

clean up the mess!!! Stay tuned for more information about the October meeting!

October is Pastor Appreciation Month!

Thanks to Terry for his dedication to

St. John’s

“Blessing of the Boots”and was

held on Sunday, September 18th

during the children’s sermon in

preparation of the Burleson

County Fair and Jr. Livestock

Show. Participating in the

Burleson County Livestock

Show were: (Broilers) Morgan

Becka, Coy Becka, Luke Free-

man, Otylia Hicks, Adeline

Hicks; (Turkey and Commercial

Heifers) Brycen Suehs, John

Cameron Suehs, Travis Balcar

and Nathan Balcar; (Steer) Cayden Zboril; (Rabbits) Madyson Muzny; (Commerial

Heifers)Wyatt and Macey Zboril; (Swine and Breeding Heifers) Katie Hartman;

(Goats and Commerial Heifers) Alycen Faust (Swine and Commercial Heifers);

Kate Smith and Rowdy Smith. Jaycee Telschow and Aubrey Melson were

contestants in the Little Miss Contest and Bailen and Marley Kocurek participated

in the Pet Show. Congratulations to each of these participants. Thanks to everyone

who supported the Fair and the youth of Burleson County.

August 22nd began the start of another school year. On Sunday, August 21st “The

Blessing of the Backpacks” was held during the regular worship service to offer

prayers for a safe and blessed school year for the children. Each student received a

tag to remind them that they are in a congregation that loves and supports them and

God is with them at all times.

Third grade is a special year in Children’s Ministry with the children receiving

their very own Bible! Congratulations to the 3rd Graders who were presented

Bibles on Sunday, August 28th.

Thanks to everyone who supported the

Deanville Sons of Hermann “Hospice” Benefit by

buying plates and making donations. An additional

$500 from the Grand Lodge, Sons of Hermann will

be given to Hospice. This is the one of the largest

“Hospice” Donations given by the Deanville Sons

Of Hermann. Thanks to Dwayne Beran for a great

job on the catering and to everyone who had a part

in making this a successful event.

Deanville Son of Hermann Members

Thanks to all who donated to the STUFF THE BUS Project!

On Sunday, August

21st, Cindy Power

and Gene Rek

became a part of the

Deanville St. John’s

Lutheran Church

family. We are

excited to welcome

these new members

into our Church

family and look

forward to fellowship

and worship with

them as we walk to-

gether on our journey

of faith in God.

On Sunday, August 7th, Addilynn Louise Beran, the daughter of Dwayne

(Bubba) and Lenae Beran and sister of Katelynn Beran was welcomed into

the family of God through the

sacrament of

Holy Baptism.

May God richly

bless Addilynn

and her parents as

she begins her

journey of faith.

National Night

Out

Blessing to Justin, Danielle, and Jase Kalisek on their new home.

Their new address is: 1925 Deer Park Drive College Station, Texas 77845

Blessings to Jason, Jessica, Madyson, and Weston Muzny on their new home.

Singing by

Sunday School

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