Genesis Fellowship Groups (GFG)
At present we have 1 GFG Group that meets at the Art Williams
home.
The encouragement is for everyone to join a GFG meeting closest
to their home, and most harmonious to their time schedule. We are
choosing our individual groups study material, our meeting times,
and our groups format. Please consider joining this learning experience.
We pray new groups will be added in the near future.
Choir
We have an excellent choir, which over the years is comprised
of approximately 10% of the congregation's membership. Our Music
Director, Mrs. Karen Hobbs, is an accomplished musician as well as
"director"...and provides the congregation with a music Program which
adds significantly to our ministry...especially to include the Festive
Seasons of the Year (Easter and Christmas.)
Men's Bible Breakfast (M&M)
Currently inactive.
This Group meets at 8:00 the 2d and 4th Tuesday morning each month.
The men "cook and serve" the breakfast, having agreed in pairs, to serve
those attending. (This gets "interesting" at times..but always delicious!)
Bibles are opened, read, and discussed in an informal, non-judgmental way
to the edification and strengthening of all. The session closes with
intercessory prayer for all needs identified.
Ladies Bible Study Group(s) (WINGS)
We have combined our Ladies Bible Study Groups and now meet as
one Group at 10:30am twice a month, the first and third Mondays.
Our Group uses prepared lesson plans obtained from a variety of sources,
on topics of special interest to the ladies. Prayer concerns are an
important part of our meetings.
Youth Programs
These are in the "beginning" stages, with our adults conducting a concerted
effort to develop and expand this ministry. Current programs involve our
Youth in their specially adapted Sunday Morning Bible Class as well as
"outings" when they can be scheduled.
Confirmation
Confirmation cirriculum is taught on an as needed basis, to coincide
with the schedules and distances required for travel of those who
partcipate. At-home study is provided (with monthly supervision/consultation
with the Pastor) as is a program that utilizes time during the Sunday morning
Sunday School program. Families with children needing to complete their
Confirmation education are encourged to contact the Pastor in order to
develop a plan that will meet their needs in responding to this important part
of our Christian education.
Vacation Bible School
As is traditional in the Lutheran Church, we conduct an annual VBS, usually
in the month of June, in the evenings, and designed for the entire family to
attend. They have been well-received over the years, with attendance and
participation usually in the "50s"... Concordia Publishing House materials
are used, and all teaching and application is focused on the Lord Jesus
Christ, His Cross, and our Salvation!
Prayer Ministry
The Lord has provided several Scripture Readings that encourage us to pray
for others. "Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything, tell God
your needs and don't forget to thank Him for His answers." (Philippians 4:6)
And again, "The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects."
(James 5:16b) To this end, we at Genesis have organized a Prayer Ministry
to enable us to pray for those in need as well as to give thanks for the Lord's
many blessings. All prayer petitions should be initiated by contacting the
Prayer Ministry Facilitator: Sylvia Baisden (325) 388-0984. Sylvia is also
the person to contact if your are interested in joining the group.
Altar Guild
Genesis Altar Guild currently has 13 members. Since we all are gone from time
to time, we are blessed by this number. We meet once a month on the first Monday
of each month at 9:00 a.m. Our purpose is to assist Pastor in anything he needs
for preparation of Sunday and special services; i.e., Advent and Lenten seasons.
We are responsible for maintaining the sanctuary, providing flowers for the altar
area and the care of all linens, preparing Holy Communion, and any other service
involving the sanctuary. Our officers are elected for a two-year term. The officers
for 2007-2008 are: Carleanne Tognetty - President (512-793-2746) Dixie Mobley -
Vice-President (830-693-6266) Myrna Choitz - Secretary/Treasurer (830-798-0610)
You may contact any one of the officers or members if you are interested in becoming
a part of the Altar Guild.
Arts & Crafts
The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month everybody interested in A & C (public invited)
get together at the Church from 10am to 3pm to do their thing. They take a 1 hour lunch
break around 11:30, some go to Tamale King and some bring their own and stay at the Church.
If you are interested in help, Peggy Marlow will assist you with free instruction on the art side
in drawing or painting in oils, acrylic, watercolor and pastel. Other projects that people have
worked on are scrapbooking and needle work, or just come join a fun group for lots of laughs.
They meet in the Education portion of the Church with entry through the double doors on both
sides of the Church, toward the back. Bring your own supplies!! This is a great time of
fellowship with other members of GLC and several others from the area. Call Peggy Marlow
with your questions - she has some of the answers. 325-388-2415 or 512-755-0661
Genesis Travel Group
We currently have a loosely organized group of about 15 families that are
interested in traveling as a group instead of by themselves. Most of the
members have a RV or Travel Trailer but a few get hotels/motels close to
the others. So far, the traveling has consisted of 2-5 day trips but we have
been discussing making 1-2-3 week trips to places farther away. Day trips
are on the agenda too.
Senior Games Fellowship
If you are a "gamer" you want to get with this group!! They meet on the
2nd Wednesday at 2:00 pm (snacks are shared) and the 4th Sunday
after Church services (brown bag lunches are shared). Games indulged
in include "real" dominos, Mexican Train, 42, Hand and Foot, and various
card games. No time limits - they just play till they get tired. Call Barbara
Senzig for more information. 325-388-5304
Grief Support Group
The Grief Support Group meets the second Tuesday each month. This group
is for widows, widowerers, divorcees, and they will also welcome those that
are married and having a hard time with their spouses. Anyone who needs
to have others to hear and share their problems are welcomed. Please call
Jeri at 830-598-8140 for directions to the meeting place.
Genesis Piecemakers
The Genesis Piecemakers began in January of 2005. We make quilts primarily
for Lutheran World Relief, sending them in the spring every year to their warehouse
via an area designated church. We have about 15 to 18 ladies who participate and
we meet on the 4th Monday of each month from 9:30 till 3:00. Some ladies bring
sewing machines; some cut squares, backing, linings, etc; and some pin quilts
together to be sewn. We have given quilts to victims of Katrina as well as New Life
Center in New Braunfels. Our main focus is to Lutheran World Relief, and we have
sent over 100 quilts to them for the past two years. We have been blessed with
donations of fabric, thread, etc. It's a wonderful time of fellowship and service, and
is open to anyone in our church, as well as our community. Please come for any hours
that you can, and if you plan to stay all day, bring your lunch!