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Church news articles in the on-line edition of the Courier:

National Day of Prayer May 1	Published April 24, 2008
'Celebrate Fabulous Friends' April 29	Published April 24, 2008
Community Good Friday Service	Published March 17, 2008
Community Sunrise Easter services	Published March 17, 2008
Easter and Holy Week services scheduled at local churches	Published March 17, 2008
Dunn appointed to First Baptist Church	Published Feb. 14, 2008
New pastor, music director at Lakehills Baptist Church	Published Jan. 10, 2008
Christian Fellowship to meet Wednesday in Pipe Creek	Published Jan. 3, 2008
Christmas dinner at Little Rock Church	Published Dec. 20, 2007
Christian Fellowship meets Dec. 12	Published Dec. 6, 2007
Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day	Published Dec. 6, 2007
Revival scheduled this weekend at Living Springs	Published Nov. 29, 2007
Vet visit at Noah's Ark	Published Nov. 15, 2007
Methodist kitchen made by Weber	Published Oct. 11, 2007
Bible study course started	Published Oct. 4, 2007
‘Women of Worth’ tea at First Baptist Church	Published Aug. 16, 2007
Voice of Martyrs’ Mitchell guest at Flying L Chapel	Published Aug. 9, 2007
Community church’s longtime prayers answered	Published July 26, 2007
DeMotte appointed interim pastor	Published July 26, 2007
Sailing seven seas set for HC Chapel VBS	Published June 21, 2007
Lakehills Methodist to host VBS	Published June 21, 2007
Pipe Creek Community Church welcomes new pastor	Published June 14, 2007
Good Friday service set	Published April 5, 2007
United Methodist Church hosts financial planning classes	Published March 29, 2007
Rev. Ennis leads music at Lakehills Baptist	Published March 15, 2007
David Huff performs at Faith Tabernacle's dedication	Published March 15, 2007
Vicentian Spirit of Friendship	Published March 15, 2007
Gospel concert at HC Chapel	Published March 15, 2007
Church news and profiles articles from 2006 and 2005

Community Good Friday Service Published March 20, 2008    The Bandera County Christian Fellowship will conduct a community service at Grace Lutheran Church, 451 Highway 173 North, beginning at noon, Friday, March 21. The theme is “The Seven Last Words.”     Soup and sandwiches will be available after the service. For more information, call Grace Lutheran at 830-796-3091.

Community Sunrise Easter services Published March 20, 2008    Community sunrise Easter services will be held in Bandera, Medina and Lakehills March 23.     Bandera     On Easter Sunday, March 23, a traditional sunrise service in Bandera, sponsored by the Bandera County Christian Fellowship, will be held on the Bandera County Courthouse lawn, beginning at 7 am.     The music will be led by the Bandera United Methodist Church Praise and Worship Team. Hymns sung by the congregation will include “This is the Day,” “He has made me Glad,” “Above All,” “Let the Redeemed,” “Alleluia He is Coming,” Celebrate Jesus” and “There is Power in the Blood.”     Dr. Jim Dunn of the First Baptist Church will give the message, “Proclaiming the Resurrection,” after which the Flying L Chapel Singing Choir will offer “Then Came the Morning.” David Busby will lead the closing prayer.     Participants are asked to bring lawn chairs. Immediately following the service, a continental breakfast will be served at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. In case of bad weather, the service will be held at First Baptist Church.     • Living Springs Assembly of God, 151 Purple Sage Road and Highway 16 South, will hold a sunrise service, beginning at 7:30 am, with a free breakfast to follow.     Lakehills     The Lakehills United Methodist Church will conduct a sunrise service, beginning at 6:30 am at the Lakehills Civic Center, Park Road 37.     Medina     The Medina sunrise service will begin at 7 am at Deer Creek Camp, 494 Elm Creek Road. The Medina United Methodist Church will provide the music and congregants of the First Baptist Church of Medina will deliver the message. A continental breakfast reception will follow. For more information, call 830-589-7123.

Easter and Holy Week services scheduled at local churches Published March 20, 2008    Easter and Holy Week services are scheduled at local churches.     Bandera     • St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 607 Seventh Street, in Bandera     Thursday, March 20 - 7 pm Mass, washing of the feet     Friday, March 21 - 7 pm Mass     Saturday, March 22, - 7 pm, Easter Vigil Mass     Easter Sunday, March 23 - 8:30 am; 10 am; and Spanish, 11 am • St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 403 Highway 173 North     Wednesday, March 19 - 9 am, The Way of the Cross     Thursday, March 20 - 7 pm, Maundy Thursday services     Friday, March 21 - 7 pm, Good Friday services     Saturday, March 22 - 8 pm, The Great Vigil, a joint service with Grace Lutheran Church     Sunday, March 23 - 8:30 am and 11 am, Easter services with the Holy Eucharist with an Easter egg hunt beginning at 9:45 am. A brunch immediately follows the 11 am service.     • Bandera United Methodist, 1103 Cedar     Thursday, March 20 – 7 pm, Holy Communion     Friday, March 21 - 7 pm service     Easter Sunday, March 23 - 8:30 am and 10:45 am, regular services     • Living Springs Assembly of God, 151 Purple Sage Road and Highway 16 South - Sunday, March 23 -10:30 am, a special illustrated sermon, “The Whip, the Crown and the Cross.”     Medina     • Medina United Methodist Church, Reed Avenue in Medina     Thursday, March 20 - 7 pm, Holy Thursday service, sanctuary and Passion of the Last Supper.     Easter Sunday, March 23 - 7 am, Sonrise service at Deer Creek Camp     Easter Sunday, March 23 – 11 am, Service with Flower Cross at the church. Congregants are reminded to bring flowers.     Pipe Creek     • Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church, 8589 Highway 16 South, Pipe Creek Maundy Thursday, March 20 – 7 pm, Communion service commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.     Sunday Easter services will be held at 8:30 am and 11 am     • To celebrate Easter, congregants of the WHCC Cowboy Church, 7146 FM 1283, will conduct their first service in the new red barn. The exterior of the new sanctuary is complete, but the inside remains under construction. The service begins at 10:30 with an egg hunt afterwards for toddlers through fifth grade. A Bible study precedes the service at 9:15 am and a breakfast will be served at 9:45 am.     Lakehills     • Lakehills United Methodist Church, 8th and Avenue J, in Lakehills     Maundy Thursday, March 20 - 7 pm, with Clown Communion     Good Friday, March 21 - Readings of the Gospel by the United Methodist Women in the sanctuary, 9 am to 5 pm     Easter Sunday, March 23 – 8 am and 10:30 am, services in the sanctuary, with reception to follow.

Dunn appointed to First Baptist Church Published Feb. 14, 2008    Dr. Jim Dunn has been appointed senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bandera, replacing the newly retired former senior pastor Dr. Louis Vannatter.     Dunn and his wife, Pam, and the couple’s three children, Amber, Marcie and Aaron, recently relocated to Bandera. Dunn has a bachelor of arts degree from East Texas Baptist University in Marshall. He earned his doctorate of divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. In addition, he holds a doctorate of ministry from Lake Charles Bible College and Seminary in Lake Charles, Louisiana.     Dunn served as pastor of numerous churches in Texas, Northern California and Arizona. He is looking forward to a wonderful ministry to the members of the First Baptist Church, as well as the Bandera community.

New pastor, music director at Lakehills Baptist Church Published Jan. 10, 2008 Music Director Jacki Ennis and Pastor James Ennis    Husband and wife team Pastor James Ennis and Music Director Jacki Ennis bring their Spirit-filled ministry to the Lakehills Baptist Church on FM 1283, across from the Lakehills Medical Center.     Pastor Ennis, founder of the Flying L Chapel and recently serving at the First Baptist Church in Ingram, has served in churches in Arkansas, Colorado and Texas.     Jacki grew up singing and playing piano in her dad's church and recently traveled across the United States doing concerts with her "On the Road For Christ Ministry."     Pastor Ennis and Jacki invite everyone to come hear the inspired, anointed, inerrant word of God and enjoy some good old-time Gospel singing.

Christian Fellowship to meet Wednesday in Pipe Creek Published Jan. 3, 2008    The first meeting of the new year for the Bandera County Christian Fellowship will be Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 10:30 am at the First Baptist Church in Pipe Creek.  Doug Johnson is pastor of the Pipe Creek Baptist church.  "Everyone is welcome to attend," said spokesperson Marcia Bower.

Christmas dinner at Little Rock Church Published Dec. 20, 2007    The Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church invites the community to their annual Christmas dinner Dec. 25 from 2 pm to 4 pm.     “There is no charge and all are welcome who are seeking fellowship,” said spokesperson Patricia Small. “Members of the congregation will be delivering dinners to law enforcement personnel and convenience store workers.”     The church is located at 8589 Highway 16 South. “Look for the little rock church,” she said.

Revival scheduled this weekend at Living Springs Published Nov. 29, 2007    Revival Services will be held at Living Springs Assembly of God, 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, featuring Pastor Phil Corbit of Corriagon. Living Springs is located at 151 Purple Sage Rd at the entrance to Lost Valley Ranch.

Vet visit at Noah's Ark Published Nov. 15, 2007    Retired Lt. Col. Joe Reeves talked to the 3- and 4-year-old classes at Grace Lutheran Church's Noah's Ark Day Care Center Monday, Nov. 12.     The children learned about the United States Flag, including flag courtesy; how to stand at attention during the National Anthem and how to salute or place a hand over the heart during the Pledge of Allegiance. Noah's Ark kicks off its capital campaign to raise money for a new facility with a quilt auction from 2 pm to 5 pm Saturday, Nov. 17.     The Christian day care and after school center currently has 94 children enrolled in its program.

Methodist kitchen made by Weber Published Oct. 11, 2007 Rev. Bill Stegemueller presented a plaque to Francis Weber for her years of special contributions to the church's kitchen fund ­ in addition to her regular giving. Photos by Clare Barnett Francis Weber cut the ribbon at the new kitchen at the Medina United Methodist Church, Sunday, Sept. 23, along with the church's pastor, Rev. Bill Stegemueller. The kitchen was dedicated in her honor with the first potluck meal from the kitchen.    "I'm convinced that some things have to be believed in order to be seen," said Stegemueller. "Ms. Weber had faith to see a new kitchen when a lot of people didn't ­ it's therefore fitting to name it in her honor."

Bible study course started Published Oct. 4, 2007    A six-weeks course, "If God is in Control, Why Do I Have a Headache?" started Tuesday, Oct. 2, by the Women of Worth Bible Study group at the First Baptist Church in Bandera. The course continues for five more Tuesdays beginning at 10 am. Workbook cost is $15.25.

‘Women of Worth’ tea at First Baptist Church Published Aug. 16, 2007    The First Baptist Church Women’s Ministry will host Patty Crick, certified life coach, at their Women of Worth tea, at 3 pm, Saturday, August 25, in the Fellowship Hall.     “Crick’s passion is to assist women become all God created them to be through personal experience. She believes God has allowed the pain in her own life to be used to portray a picture of hope for others who are hurting,” said a church spokesman. “Her personal relationship with Jesus is what inspires Patty and she loves to share that inspiration with others.”     Along with her husband, Rick, Crick has served many years in diverse ministries. As Church Planters, the couple became a part of the Purpose Driven Pilot Program in the church they started in their hometown. In addition, Patty Crick developed a Christian Women’s Job Corps Ministry that helped women in need acquire job and life skills.     The couple also served on the staff of Westwood Ministries, a non-profit ministry that ministered to pastors and their families in need of healing and guidance.     “Patty has a heart for all women, but especially for those who are seeking purpose in their life and a desire to know God intimately,” the spokesman continued. “We encourage women of all ages to join us at the Women of Worth tea and enjoy food, fun, fellowship and encouragement.”

Voice of Martyrs’ Mitchell guest at Flying L Chapel Published Aug. 9, 2007    Vic Mitchell, a minister with The Voice of the Martyrs, will be a special guest at the Flying L Chapel during the 10 am services this Sunday, August 11.     An ordained elder with more than a decade of ministerial work, Mitchell has a Bachelor’s Degree in "Pastoral Ministry" from Oklahoma Wesleyan University. In addition, he has served the Lord in Christian professional theatre, as a master of ceremonies, with the Chaplain division of the USAF, on Christian Radio, in rescue ministry and as a songwriter and vocal performer. Through his varied Christian background work, Mitchell has come full circle to serve the “Persecuted Church.”     Over 30 years ago, God planted a seed for the “Persecuted Church” in Mitchell’s heart. After many years of preparation, the Lord directed him to the ministry of Voice of the Martyrs where he has served on staff for the past year and a half.     Mitchell and his wife, Ellie, reside in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The couple has three grown children and one grandchild.     For more information, call the Flying L Chapel at 830-796-7154.

Community church’s longtime prayers answered By Hana Manal BCC Staff Writer Published July 26, 2007 The new sanctuary and the fellowship building. Photo by Clare Barnett The fellowship building. The old sanctuary building. The building was sold and moved away. The new altar has cross symbols representing the 12 apostles. Staff Photos by Hana Manal During the building of the new church, John Hills helped move the grotto without taking apart the wood. St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Vanderpool celebrates the one-year anniversary of their new sanctuary. The front of the new sanctuary building. The new sanctuary was built by Nathan Griggs of Castroville, with the use of many local businesses.    Over 30 years after the founding of Vanderpool’s St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a new worship hall has been constructed, comprised of a newly carved altar and stained glass as well as a historical crucifix and décor.     St. Mary’s original building, which was moved from Knippa, had been a functioning church since 1913. “The old building was deteriorating quickly,” said Francis Bunk, treasurer of the St. Mary’s Society.     Although the new, year-old building has modern stained glass made by Lois Farmer and an altar carved by Kenneth Rochat, St. Mary’s has a history dating back to Roman Catholic influence. The Bell family, who donated land to the founders of the church, are also responsible for bringing historical statues and decorative items from overseas.     The crucifix above the altar was carried from Rome by Mary Helen Bell in the mid-1900s. After moving to Galveston and Bryan, a century-old grotto came to Vanderpool from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. The grotto has resided at St. Mary’s since 1984. A painting of Jesus Christ, which hangs over the main entry to the church, was painted by Bell’s nephew, who also donated land to the cause.     “We tried to salvage as much as we could from the old building,” said St. Mary’s Society President Ginger Canion.     After dedication of the new building, St. Mary’s was served by a talented new priest, Reverend Antonio, a native of Venezuela. The church is a mission of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Sabinal, and Hernandez also serves the churches of Sabinal, Vanderpool and Knippa. Currently, the priest is only in Vanderpool on Sundays, and travels to surrounding areas during the week.     Due to the tourism at Lost Maples and other areas surrounding Vanderpool and Utopia, the size of St. Mary’s Catholic Church’s congregation varies. Although many church regulars are in the area only on certain weekends, St. Mary’s works well with the community, assisting people through donations for the food bank and during various Christmas drives.     After more than three decades in an antiquated building, St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Vanderpool now has a prayer hall for which to be thankful.

DeMotte appointed interim pastor Published July 26, 2007 Pastor Paul DeMotte’s first week with the Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church was during the Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School. Contributed    The new interim pastor at Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church is the Rev. Paul DeMotte, a church spokesman announced recently.      After graduating from Westminster College and Princeton Seminary, DeMotte and his wife, Liz, sold all their belongings three years ago and traveled to Guatemala. Liz DeMotte worked with mission teams installing water purification projects and also supported various co-ops of Mayan women producing native textiles.     In Guatemala, DeMotte trained Mayan Presbyterian and Pentecostal pastors in biblical Greek, as well as teaching German, English and Spanish grammar in a Christian school.     Eleven months ago his wife entered a clinic for a routine procedure, but picked up a septic infection and died three days later. A month ago, DeMotte returned to the Hill Country Paul where he hopes to serve the Presbyterian Church and spoil his six grandchildren.     Describing his faith, DeMotte said, “My greatest blessing has been a continual awareness of God working in my life. While others have mountain-top experiences interspersed with dark nights of the soul, my experience of the triune God has been a steady, calming presence at the core of my life.” Equating his faith to the preflight announcement, “Put on your oxygen mask, before attempting to help others,” he continued, “My experience of the Holy Spirit has been something akin to oxygen. It’s a quiet, subtle, life-giving flow that is always there when I am smart enough to access it and to use it in the service of others.”

Sailing seven seas set for HC Chapel VBS Published June 21, 2007    Are you looking for fathoms of fun for your kids this summer? The Hill Country Chapel’s Vacation Bible School, Great Bible Reef, promises a net filled with adventures beginning Monday, July 16, and ending Friday, July 20.     Geared for children ages four years through those entering fifth grade, the session runs from 9 am until 12:15 pm daily at the church, 886 Mountain View Lane in Pipe Creek.     Programs at the Great Bible Reef will include stories about Jesus, making cool crafts, learning catchy reef tunes, participating in fun games and getting an opportunity to make lots of new friends. Each day, the children will explore a new Bible story with fun activities.     In addition, pool time, under the auspices of a certified lifeguard, will be available everyday from 11:30 am until 12:15 pm for those students with appropriate liability releases signed by their parents or legal guardians.     For more information on the Great Bible Reef VBS or to register, call the Hill County Chapel office at 830-510-4731.

Lakehills Methodist to host VBS Published June 21, 2007    The Lakehills United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School will be held Monday through Friday, July 9-13, from 9 am until noon.     The theme is "Take the Plunge! Make a Splash with Jesus!"     "We will study Bible stories about Jesus and water with our storyteller, make fun crafts, have recreation time and great snacks, and have a terrific time together," said VBS Director Lissie Schneider.     Call the church office at 830-751-2404 for more information or call Schneider at 830-510-4222, especially if you'd like to help. "Helpers are always needed," she said.

Pipe Creek Community Church welcomes new pastor Published June 14, 2007 David Lee Busby, new senior pastor of Pipe Creek Community Church    David Lee Busby has been appointed senior pastor of the Pipe Creek Community Church. He replaced Richard Cobler, who had served as interim pastor from the inception of the church in March 2006. Busby begins his tenure Sunday, June 17.     A graduate of DeSoto High School, DeSoto, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of North Texas in Denton. After working as a private investigator for two years, Busby completed training at the United States Border Patrol Academy in Charleston, South Carolina. From 1997 until 2003, he served as a US Border Patrol agent in Del Rio. He also served as a Border Patrol Chaplin between 2001-2003, providing spiritual assistance to agents and their families.     Realizing a call from God to ministry, Busby resigned from the Border Patrol in 2003 and attended Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, earning a Master of Theology in Pastoral Ministry.     He and his wife, Abia, have three children, Cassidy, Clair and Cloe.     Pipe Creek Community Church formed a pastor search committee in September, 2006, and reviewed resumes from 30 candidates before selecting Busby. The church welcomes the Busby family and is excited about him filling the role as senior pastor.

Good Friday service set Published April 5, 2007    A Good Friday Service sponsored by the Bandera County Christian Fellowship will be conducted at noon Friday, April 6, at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church.     Church members are asked to bring soup and sandwiches to eat after the service.

United Methodist Church hosts financial planning classes Published March 29, 2007    Financial Peace University classes will begin at 7 pm, Thursday, April 12, in the Bandera United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 406 11th Street.     Taught by Dave Ramsey, the 13-week program has helped more than 200,000 families positively change their financial future. This life-changing program teaches individuals and families how to handle their money through common-sense principles and small group accountability.     Classes run two hours. During the first hour, Ramsey teaches a financial principal via a video, then participants break out into small groups to discuss its application. Class topics include the importance of saving money, cash flow planning, budgeting, the fine art of negotiation, getting out of debt, understanding investments and insurance and retirement and college planning, among others.     A free 30-minute orientation meeting will be held at noon Sunday, April 1, in the fellowship hall.     For more information or to register for classes, contact Wayne or Sharon Cameron, 830-460-7445 or visit, wacsfc2@aol.com.

Rev. Ennis leads music at Lakehills Baptist Published March 15, 2007    Lakehills Baptist Church welcomes Reverend James Ennis, shown here with his wife Jacki, as the church's new Minister of Music.     The retired pastor of the Flying L Chapel has been a leader in music and education programs in the Baptist Church since graduating from the Southwestern Theological Seminary in 1958.     He has preached or led music in ten states over the years and Jacki is an accomplished soloist and keyboardist in her own right.     The Reverend and Mrs. Ennis will lead the Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. Lakehills Baptist is located at 155 Laurel Vista Drive on FM 1283 across from the Lakehills Medical Center.

David Huff performs at Faith Tabernacle's dedication Published March 15, 2007    National recording artist David Huff performed during Faith Tabernacle's new sanctuary dedication, March 2-4. Faith Tabernacle is a spirit-filled, nondenominational church located at 7789 FM 1283 in Lakehills and pastored by Rev. Tim Lovelace. For more information call 830-612-2010.

Vicentian Spirit of Friendship Published March 15, 2007 Pictured in the presentation is Bob Lutton, President of St. Vincent De Paul Society, and Nancy MacMillan. Present but not pictured was Lila Ward, Mary Lutton and Bill and Peggy Araiza.    Cousins Abbey MacMillan, 7, Luke Tschirhart, 6 and Mikaela Tschirhart, 9, all have birthdays in January. This year, rather than have birthday parties, decorated cakes and birthday presents, they decided to use all the monies it would take to celebrate their birthdays and buy food to donate to the St. Vincent De Paul food pantry of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and St. Victor's Chapel.     What a generous food supply it was! May their generous, unselfish gifts and admirable gestures by these young children to our community, be an example of Vicentian spirit of giving.     The St. Vincent De Paul Society, the community and the recipients of your gifts thank you very much.

Gospel concert at HC Chapel Published March 15, 2007    "Ransomed" will present a gospel concert beginning at 6 pm, Sunday, March 18, at Hill Country Chapel, 886 Mountain View Lane, off Highway 46 at Mt. Zion Mission, according to Pastor "Skip" Marks.     Made up of three brothers, the group's harmonic vocals has earned "Ransomed" a nomination for the Gospel Music Artist's Association Group of the Year.     The free concert is open to the public. For more information or directions to the church, call 830-510-4731.