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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=82 BGCOLOR="#660000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <B>Church Groups</B></div> <div> <B>Genesis Lutheran Church</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=160 BGCOLOR="#DDDDDD" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <IMG SRC="04864800.png" border=0 width="100" height="128" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="15" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Genesis Lutheran Church Missouri Synod"><U><B>Home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="home.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us "><U><B>About Us</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mission/Vision/Goals"><U><B>Mission/Vision/Goals</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="home1a.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News Letter"><U><B>News Letter</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U><B>Links to Friends in Christ</B></U></A></div> <div> <A 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HREF="#genesis_travel_group" TITLE="Church Groups"><U><B>Travel Group</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#vacation_bible_school" TITLE="Church Groups"><U><B>Vacation Bible School</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#youth_programs" TITLE="Church Groups"><U><B>Youth Programs</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#grief_support_group" TITLE="Church Groups"><U><B>Grief Support Group</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#prayer_ministry" TITLE="Church Groups"><U><B>Prayer Ministry</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#genesis_piecemakers" TITLE="Church Groups"><U><B>Genesis Piecemakers</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#skill_buddies__vbs" TITLE="Church Groups"><U><B>Skill Buddies  VBS</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="gfb"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Genesis Fellowship Groups (GFG)</B> </div> <bR> <div> At present we have 2 GFG Groups that meet.  The Art Williams </div> <div> home the first Thursday of the month at 9:30am is where the first</div> <div> group meets.  An afternoon group meets in various homes the second </div> <div> Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30pm.  The encouragement is for everyone </div> <div> to join a GFG meeting closest to their home, and most harmonious to </div> <div> their time schedule.  Each group chooses their individual study material, </div> <div> meeting times, and format.  Please consider joining this learning experience.   </div> <div> We pray new groups will be added in the near future. </div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="chior"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="home15_m.htm" TITLE="Church Groups"><U>Back to Top</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Choir </B></div> <bR> <div> We have an excellent choir, which over the years is comprised </div> <div> of approximately 10% of the congregation's membership.   Our Music </div> <div> Director, Mrs. Karen Hobbs, is an accomplished musician as well as </div> <div> "director"...and provides the congregation with a music program which </div> <div> adds significantly to our ministry...especially to include the Festive </div> <div> Seasons of the Year (Easter and Christmas.)</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="men_s_bible_study"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="home15_m.htm" TITLE="Church Groups"><U>Back to Top</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Men's Bible Breakfast  (M&M)</B></div> <bR> <div> Currently inactive.</div> <div> This Group meets at 8:00 the 2d and 4th Tuesday morning each month.  </div> <div> The men "cook and serve" the breakfast, having agreed in pairs,  to serve </div> <div> those attending.   (This gets "interesting" at times..but always delicious!) </div> <div> Bibles are opened, read, and discussed in an informal, non-judgmental way</div> <div> to the edification and strengthening of all.  The session closes with </div> <div> intercessory prayer for all needs identified. </div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="ladies_bible_study"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="home15_m.htm" TITLE="Church Groups"><U>Back to Top</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Ladies Bible Study Group(s)  (WINGS)</B></div> <bR> <div> WINGS stands for Women in God's Service.</div> <div> We have combined our Ladies Bible Study Groups and now meet as </div> <div> one Group at 1:00pm twice a month, the first and third Tuesdays.  </div> <div> Our Group uses prepared lesson plans obtained from a variety of sources, </div> <div> on topics of special interest to the ladies.  Prayer concerns are an </div> <div> important part of our meetings.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="youth_programs"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="home15_m.htm" TITLE="Church Groups"><U>Back to Top</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Youth Programs </B></div> <bR> <div> These are in the "beginning" stages, with our adults conducting a concerted </div> <div> effort to develop and expand this ministry.   Current programs involve our </div> <div> Youth in their specially adapted Sunday Morning Bible Class as well as</div> <div> "outings" when they can be scheduled.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="youth_confirmation"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="home15_m.htm" TITLE="Church Groups"><U>Back to Top</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="confirmation"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Confirmation</B></div> <bR> <div> Confirmation cirriculum is taught on an as needed basis, to coincide </div> <div> with the schedules and distances required for travel of those who </div> <div> partcipate.  At-home study is provided (with monthly supervision/consultation </div> <div> with the Pastor) as is a program that utilizes time during the Sunday morning </div> <div> Sunday School program. Families with children needing to complete their </div> <div> Confirmation education are encourged to contact the Pastor in order to </div> <div> develop a plan that will meet their needs in responding to this important part </div> <div> of our Christian education.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="vacation_bible_school"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="home15_m.htm" TITLE="Church Groups"><U>Back to Top</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Vacation Bible School</B></div> <bR> <div> As is traditional in the Lutheran Church, we conduct an annual VBS, usually </div> <div> in the month of June, in the evenings, and designed for the entire family to </div> <div> attend.  They have been well-received over the years, with attendance and </div> <div> participation usually in the "50s"...  Concordia Publishing House materials </div> <div> are used, and all teaching and application is focused on the Lord Jesus </div> <div> Christ, His Cross, and our Salvation!</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="sunday_evening_family_sharing"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="home15_m.htm" TITLE="Church Groups"><U>Back to Top</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="prayer_ministry"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Prayer Ministry</B></div> <bR> <div> The Lord has provided several Scripture Readings that encourage us to pray </div> <div> for others.  "Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything, tell God </div> <div> your needs and don't forget to thank Him for His answers." (Philippians 4:6)  </div> <div> And again, "The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects." </div> <div> (James 5:16b)  To this end, we at Genesis have organized a Prayer Ministry </div> <div> to enable us to pray for those in need as well as to give thanks for the Lord's </div> <div> many blessings.  All prayer petitions  should be initiated by contacting the </div> <div> Prayer Ministry Facilitator:  Peggy Marlow at 830-637-9467 or e-mail her at:</div> <div> plmarlow@verizon.com.  All church members who have provided their e-mail</div> <div> address are sent the Prayer Requests.  If you wish to be added to the list </div> <div> please contact the church office, 512-793-6800</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="home15_m.htm" TITLE="Church Groups"><U>Back to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="alter_guild"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Altar Guild</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Genesis Altar Guild currently has 10 members. Since we all are gone from time </div> <div> to time, we are blessed by this number. We meet once a month on the first Tuesday</div> <div> of each month at 9:30 a.m. Our purpose is to assist Pastor in anything he needs </div> <div> for preparation of Sunday and special services; i.e., Advent and Lenten seasons. </div> <div> We are responsible for maintaining the sanctuary, providing flowers for the altar </div> <div> area and the care of all linens, preparing Holy Communion, and any other service </div> <div> involving the sanctuary. Our officers are elected for a one-year term. The officers </div> <div> for 2011 are: Pat Williams - President (325-388-2919)  Bessie Swindle - </div> <div> Vice-President (325-379-2631) Barbara Gersch- Secretary(325-247-3345) and </div> <div> Treasurer Barbara Senzig (325-388-5304). </div> <div> You may contact any one of the officers or members if you are interested in becoming </div> <div> a part of the Altar Guild.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="home15_m.htm" TITLE="Church Groups"><U>Back to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="arts___crafts"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Arts & Crafts</B></FONT></div> <div> Peggy Marlow and Joyce Weaver will be hosting Arts & Crafts</div> <div> at the church the first & third Monday of each month.  Bring your </div> <div> own supplies.  They will break for lunch at Tamale King from 11:30</div> <div> to 12:30 or you may bring your own sack lunch. </div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> <A HREF="home15_m.htm" TITLE="Church Groups"><U>Back to Top</U></A> </div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="genesis_travel_group"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Genesis Travel Group</B></div> <bR> <div> We currently have a loosely organized group of about 15 families that  are</div> <div> interested in traveling as a group instead of by themselves.  Most of the </div> <div> members have a RV or Travel Trailer but a few get hotels/motels close to</div> <div> the others.  So far, the traveling has consisted of 2-5 day trips but we have </div> <div> been discussing making 1-2-3 week trips to places farther away.  Day trips</div> <div> are on the agenda too.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="home15_m.htm" TITLE="Church Groups"><U>Back to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="game_fellowship"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Senior Games Fellowship</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> If you are a "gamer" you want to get with this group!! They meet on the </div> <div> 2nd Wednesday at 12:00 noon (everyone brings their lunch and goodies) </div> <div> and the 4th Sunday after Church services (brown bag lunches to share or not).  </div> <div> Hand and Foot is the game of choice but the group is open to new games. </div> <div> Bring your game of choice and join us.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="home15_m.htm" TITLE="Church Groups"><U>Back to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="grief_support_group"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>Grief Support Group</B></div> <bR> <div> This group has disbanded for the time being.</div> <div> The Grief Support Group meets the second Tuesday each month.  This group </div> <div> is for widows, widowerers, divorcees, and they will also welcome those that</div> <div> are married and having a hard time with their spouses.  Anyone who needs</div> <div> to have others to hear and share their problems are welcomed.  Please call </div> <div> Jeri at 830-598-8140 for directions to the meeting place.</div> <div>  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> Ba<A HREF="home15_m.htm" TITLE="Church Groups"><U>ck to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="genesis_piecemakers"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Genesis Piecemakers</B></div> <bR> <div> The Genesis Piecemakers began in January of 2005.  We make quilts primarily </div> <div> for Lutheran World Relief, sending them in the spring every year to their warehouse </div> <div> via an area designated church.  We have about 15 to 18 ladies who participate and</div> <div> we meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 9:30 till 3:00.  Some ladies bring</div> <div> sewing machines; some cut squares, backing, linings, etc; and some pin quilts </div> <div> together to be sewn.  We have given quilts to victims of Katrina as well as New Life</div> <div> Center in New Braunfels.  Our main focus is to Lutheran World Relief, and we have</div> <div> sent over 100 quilts to them for the past two years.  We have been blessed with </div> <div> donations of fabric, thread, etc.  It's a wonderful time of fellowship and service, and</div> <div> is open to anyone in our church, as well as our community.  Please come for any hours </div> <div> that you can, and if you plan to stay all day, bring your lunch!</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="home15_m.htm" TITLE="Church Groups"><U><B>Back to Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="skill_buddies__vbs"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Skill Buddies / VBS</B></div> <bR> <div> Skill Buddies is a unique children's ministry opportunity for those people who are </div> <div> interested in sharing the love of Christ with local kids. Currently we are reaching </div> <div> out to the Kingsland area only, but hope to expand to neighboring towns in the future. </div> <div> Skill Buddies uses practical life skills to reach out to those who participate. We have </div> <div> small stations to teach about things such as gardening, tool use, leather stamping, </div> <div> gift wrapping, snack making, crafts and, of course, JESUS. Children are free to </div> <div> explore each station and perform each skill as volunteers explain and share how </div> <div> God relates to the activity being done. We also include songs and skits performed </div> <div> by our youth using puppets. There are multiple ways to be involved in this ministry </div> <div> from behind the scenes work to actively sharing with the children.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>