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2008


JANUARY 2008 DPC














FEBRUARY 2008 DPC
2 3rd Anniversary of Faith Brethren Church, 3:00pm, Rev. Joe Emerson will be our guest minister and his wife, Christie, will bless us with music, food and fellowship following the service, please rsvp by January 30th if possible 979/260-2700, 979/846-6561 or email Pastor Kay Polasek fbcpastorkay@yahoo.com
16-17 Scrappin' & Stampin' Retreat, Hus Encampment, contact Kimberly Stewart
23 Spiritual End-of-Life Training, flyer, 8:45am - 3:15pm, Hus Encampment, sponsored by Sunday School Union, H.I.L.L. and Hospice Brazos Valley, please RSVP by February 18, contact Pastor Kay Polasek at 979/821-2266






MARCH 2008 DPC
1 Children’s Rally – Kingdom Kids’ Celebration, Flyer, Registration Form (Registration Deadline 2/15/08, Fee $10.00), 9:00am-4:30pm, Hus Encampment, contact Kimberly Stewart
8  Ladies Retreat Flyer/Registration Form, Ocker Brethren Church, 9am-4pm, Speaker: Barbara O'Chester from Great Hills Ladies' Retreat Ministry in Austin, Texas, Fee $25, Registration Deadline Feb. 28, Contact (psencik@farm-market.net)

Daylight Saving Time begins for most of the United States at 2:00 am on the 2nd Sunday of March
29 Due to the funeral plans for Barbie Fojtasek whose service tentatively will be held at the Faith Bible Church (map) 936-321-5505 in the Woodlands on March 29 at 11:00AM, the Synodical Committee Meeting has been rescheduled to April 12.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fojtasek family in their time of need.






APRIL 2008 DPC
12 Meeting of the Synodical Committee, New Tabor Brethren Church, contact: Claren Kotrla or Kathy Harrison (kathy@pearson-lawfirm.com), meeting will begin at 9:00AM in the main Sanctuary. A light lunch will be provided.
18-19 Counselor Training for new counselors only, ?pm, Hus Encampment, contact Kimberly Stewart
19 Camp Planning, ?am, Hus Encampment, contact Kimberly Stewart
26 44th Convention of Christian Sisters Union, Bryan/College Station Brethren Church, Registration at 8:30am, Morning Worship 9:00am with guest speaker Rev. Milton Maly, Convention will convene after worship service, lunch will be provided at $8.00 each.




Happy Resurrection Sunday!
...Why do you look for the living among the dead?  He is not here; he has risen!



MAY 2008 DPC
1 Registration Deadline for Summer Youth Camps in 2008:  Alpha Camp, Discovery Conference, Hus School
2-4 Fishing Retreat, Flyer, Registration, Deadline: April 11, Port O'Connor, contact Kimberly Stewart









JUNE 2008 DPC
7-9 Alpha Camp 2008 (ages 9 & 10), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LEGAL paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Hus Encampment, Director(s): Rick & Carolyn Weise, Randy & Janet Koslovsky, John Paul & Jennifer Chervenka
15-20 Pioneer Camp 2008 (ages 11 & 12), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LEGAL paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Hus Encampment, Director(s): Denise and Arnold Motl, Laurie and Don Bagby 
22-27 Discovery Conference 2008 (ages 13 & 14), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LEGAL paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Hus Encampment, Director(s): Todd & Amy Snelgrove, Mark & Stacy Olsen 
28 H.I.L.L. is Sponsoring "Brethren History and Doctrine", Houston Brethren Church, 9:00am-3:00pm, Registration Fee $20.00 includes materials and lunch, Presenter: Dr. Mark Labaj, Contact: Rev. Jim Heckman or Mrs. Dorothy Hinson 281/620-0480

29-7/18 Hus School 2008 (ages 15 & above), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LETTER paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Hus Encampment, Director(s): Kimberly Stewart



JULY 2008 DPC
12 Mutual Aid Society's 60th Biennial Convention, Ocker Brethren Church
26 Sunday School Union Convention, Rosenberg Brethren Church, Program, 9:00am worship followed by workshop/convention, Convention Theme: Feed My Sheep, contact: Pat Mynar (PatMynar@yahoo.com), 979/779-5546
26-27 Summer BYF Retreat, Hus Encampment, check-in ?am, 1st Session ?am, Convention starts ?am, Volleyball Tournament approx. ?pm, registration due by ?, contact Kimberly Stewart






AUGUST 2008 DPC
27 Meeting of the Synodical's Executive Committee, Taylor Brethren Church, contact: Claren Kotrla or Kathy Harrison (kathy@pearson-lawfirm.com), meeting will begin at 6:00PM












SEPTEMBER 2008 DPC
13 50th Annual Bazaar, Rosenberg Brethren Church, 9am to 2pm,   contact: Claren Kotrla or Kathy Harrison (kathy@pearson-lawfirm.com), meeting will begin at 6:00PM












OCTOBER 2008 DPC
4 Annual Church BBQ, Snook Brethren Church, 5:30 pm, contact:
4 Meeting of the Synodical Committee, Hus Encampment, contact: Claren Kotrla or Kathy Harrison (kathy@pearson-lawfirm.com), meeting will begin at 9:00AM
 10-12 Primetimers' Retreat XIV for Adults Age 50 and Above, Hus Encampment, Flyer, Registration Form (can be filled online by pressing tab key, printed and mailed as per instructions), Guest Speaker : Mary Frances Chupick Bennet - author of "Invitation to Cat Spring: From the European Tyranny to Freedom to Civil War", Deadline to register: October 3, 2008, Contact: Delores Kubala d_kubala@yahoo.com 512/352-3823 or Anne Mehevec at jlmehevec@aol.com






NOVEMBER 2008 DPC
  Daylight Saving  Time ends for most of the United States at 2:00 am on the 1st Sunday of November
 8-9 Fall BYF Retreat (Flyer, Registration Form, BYF Event Code of Conduct, Challenge Coarse Release), contact Kimberly Stewart; Theme:  No Fear; Registration Fee: $25; Registration Deadline: October 31; Mail to:  Robert Schlechte, 3635 CR 225, Caldwell, TX 77836
 







DECEMBER 2008 DPC











12/25 Merry Christmas!
...Celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He is the "reason for the season!"
 
2009


JANUARY 2009 DPC














FEBRUARY 2009 DPC














MARCH 2009 DPC
7 Children's Rally (ages Pre-K-3rd grade), Flyer, Registration Form (should be filled online, printed, signed and mailed as per instructions), Hus Encampment, check-in 9:00am, $15 registration due by February 15th includes a t-shirt, contact: Jennifer Chervenka
28 Meeting of the Synodical Committee, Hus Encampment, Agenda, contact: Claren Kotrla or Kathy Harrison (kathy@pearson-lawfirm.com), meeting will begin at 9:00AM

Daylight Saving Time begins for most of the United States at 2:00 am on the 2nd Sunday of March









APRIL 2009 DPC















Happy Resurrection Sunday!
...Why do you look for the living among the dead?  He is not here; he has risen!



MAY 2009 DPC
1-3 State BYF Fishing Retreat, Port O'Connor, Flyer, Registration Form (should be filled online, printed, signed and mailed as per instructions), Medical Release, Rules & Guidelines, Deadline: April 10, contact: Jennifer Chervenka
3 Industry Brethren Church's 20th Annual Fundraiser, at Industry Fireman's Hall, 11:00am-1:00pm, barbecue chicken dinner with trimmings, desserts available, auction at noon, Country Store, contact: Rev. Milton Maly
9 Annual Ladies Luncheon, Seaton Brethren Church, sponsored by the Christian Sisters, 11:00am - 1:00pm, speaker: Elizabeth Steger, Theme: Legacies, contact Rev. Joe Emerson
15 "In God's Hands" Building Dedication, 680 Lakeview, Cade Lake, Burleson County, 2:00 p.m. All are invited to join in this celebration. Contact: Rev. Jim Heckman

18 DEADLINE: 2008 Questionnaire due (also 2007 if not sent in)

18 DEADLINE: 2009 Convention Credential form w/$200 (per delegate)



JUNE 2009 DPC
1 DEADLINE: ALL Reports from Officers & Organizations to be printed for Convention handout (should you miss deadline be prepared to bring your copies to be handed out separately)
6 Annual BBQ Fundraiser, Westheimer Community Church, 11:00am - 3:00pm, contact Ben Kruse (krusedadb@yahoo.com)
7-9 Alpha Camp 2009 (ages 9 & 10), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LEGAL paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Hus Encampment, Director(s): John & Jennifer Chervenka, Mike & Danna Dowling
11 Meeting of the Synodical's Executive Committee, Austin Brethren Church, contact: Claren Kotrla or Kathy Harrison (kathy@pearson-lawfirm.com), meeting will begin at 6:30PM.

14-19 Pioneer Camp 2009 (ages 11 & 12), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LEGAL paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Hus Encampment, Director(s): Don & Laurie Bagby (Don_Bagby@baylor.edu), Denise Motl (admotl@att.net), Mike Emery (xluddite@earthlink.net)

21 Father's Day Fundraiser for Ocker Brethren, Flag Hall, 11:00am- , Plates will be $8:00 each and will include: BBQ brisket, sausage, beans, coleslaw, potato salad, trimmings, dessert and tea.  To-go plates are available. silent auction, quilt raffle, contact: Ryan Sebek 718-5696

21-26 Discovery Conference 2009 (ages 13 & 14), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LEGAL paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Hus Encampment, Director(s): Todd & Amy Snelgrove, Mark & Stacy Olsen

25 RSVP: By Executive Committee & Ministers & Spouses for Noon Luncheon preceding 2009 Convention on 7/9/2009 coordinated by Temple Brethren Church

28 11th Annual Celebration at Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall, 11:00am-3:00pm, serving turkey, ham & dressing dinner with trimmings, bake sale, country store, auction at 1pm, Christian Sister’s quilt show, silent auction, Building Fundraiser for Fayetteville Brethren Church, contact: Rev. Milton Maly

28-7/3 CANCELLED...Senior High 2009 (ages 15-Sr.), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LEGAL paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Hus Encampment, Director(s):



JULY 2009 DPC
5-17 Hus School 2009 (ages 15 & above), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LETTER paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Hus Encampment, Director(s): Rev. James D. Hejl, Rev. Bill Rinderknecht, Kimberly Stewart (kcstew@austin.rr.com)
9-11 63rd Convention of the Unity of the Brethren, Temple Brethren Church, Secretary's Convention Letter-Packet Ministers mailedSecretary's Reminder Letter, Invitation Letter from Host Church including Hotel Listing, Registration: 7/9 4:30pm, CONVENTION_AGENDA-FINAL, contact: Claren Kotrla or Kathy Harrison (kathy@pearson-lawfirm.com)
25-26 Summer BYF Convention, Retreat, Tourney, Word file, flyer, Hus Encampment, contact: Jennifer Chervenka
SATURDAY:
9-10:00-Announcements & Opening
10:00- Convention Meeting
12:00- Lunch
1:00- Volleyball Begins
 SUNDAY:
8-9am- Come & Go Breakfast
9:00- Worship
10:00- Dismissal







AUGUST 2009 DPC
8 HIS CLASS: Biblical Preaching, DEADLINE: Students should prepare an original sermon based on their choice of scripture in manuscript form.  Sermon manuscripts should be sent to Rev. Michael Groseclose via his e-mail address no later than August 8, 2009.
15 HIS CLASS: Biblical Preaching, INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Michael Groseclose, LOCATION: Seaton Brethren Church, START TIME: 9:30am, TEXT: Please refer to August 8 deadline.
14-16 POSTPONED...State Youth Rally, flyer, Wall Brethren Church, contact:  Jennifer Chervenka






SEPTEMBER 2009 DPC
6 DEADLINE: Referendum Letter, Information Items available: 2009 Convention Minutes.doc (77KB), 2009 Convention Bylaws Motion Exhibits.pdf (634KB), 2009 Convention Roll Call & Visitors.pdf (1762KB), 2009 Convention Add'l Reports to Booklet.pdf (1175KB), 2009 Convention Committee Reports.pdf (1233KB)
10 Meeting of the Synodical's Executive Committee, Austin Brethren Church, contact: Claren Kotrla or Kathy Harrison (kathy@pearson-lawfirm.com), meeting will begin at 6:30PM
12 Annual Christian Sisters Bazaar, Rosenberg Brethren Church, from ? to ?, contact: Pastor Larry Butcher or Mary Jane Kocurek (mjkoc1000@aol.com)
19 HIS CLASS: Study of the Torah (1st 5 books of The Bible), INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Linda Chandler, LOCATION: Austin Brethren Church, START TIME: 9:30am, TEXT: The Bible
Be ready to show and discuss your answers to these questions:
1.  People are always saying the God of the Old Testament is different from the God of the New Testament. What would you say to a person making this statement. Back up your explanation with scripture. (1-2 pages)
2. Give an overview of each of the first five books, what you think they are about, highlights, etc. These are YOUR thoughts not a commentary.
3. How are we to understand the concept of "Israel" today? Where are we (as Gentiles/Christians) in the Old Testament?




OCTOBER 2009 DPC
3 Meeting of the Synodical Committee, Hus Encampment, contact: Claren Kotrla or Kathy Harrison (kathy@pearson-lawfirm.com), meeting will begin at 9:00AM
3 DEADLINE: Primetimers' Retreat XV (See Oct. 9-11 entry below for more details.)
 9-11 Primetimers' Retreat XV for Adults Age 50 and Above, Hus Encampment, Flyer, Registration Form, A program will be presented by Diane Volek who works with the Taylor Czech Chorus (1:30 Saturday).  She will present a slide presentation of the trip to the Czech Republic.  Deadline to register: October 3, 2009, Contact: Delores Kubala d_kubala@yahoo.com 512/352-3823 or Anne Mehevec at jlmehevec@aol.com
17 DEADLINE: Fall BYF Retreat (See Nov. 14-15 entry below for more details.)
DEADLINE: Order State BYF T-shirt at www.unityofthebrethrenyouth.com/youthactivities.html


17 HIS CLASS: Study of the Torah (1st 5 books of The Bible), INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Linda Chandler, LOCATION: Austin Brethren Church, START TIME: 9:30am, TEXT: The Bible



NOVEMBER 2009 DPC
  Daylight Saving  Time ends for most of the United States at 2:00 am on the 1st Sunday of November
 14-15 Fall BYF Retreat, Flyer, Registration, Hus Encampment, contact: Jennifer Chervenka
 21 HIS CLASS: Study of the Torah (1st 5 books of The Bible), INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Linda Chandler, LOCATION: Austin Brethren Church, START TIME: 9:30am, TEXT: The Bible
21 Fall Bake Sale & Crafts, Temple Brethren Church, 9:00am-4:00pm, Contact: Barbara Poulter (254/773-3176) 



DECEMBER 2009 DPC
6 The Ordination of Pastor Kay Polasek, New Tabor Brethren Church, 3:00pm, Refreshments afterwards, Pictures A, B, C









12/25 Merry Christmas!
...Celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He is the "reason for the season!"

 
 
2010


JANUARY 2010 DPC
16-17 Winter BYF Retreat, 
23  Director's Planning Day 
23 Demonstration of VBS Kits at Lifeway Christian Store in Temple,TX to be given by Rev. Joe Emerson






FEBRUARY 2010 DPC
6 DEADLINE: State Children's Rally (Flyer, Registration)
12 DEADLINE: Registration for Sunday School Rally and Workshop
27 CANCELLED: Sunday School Rally and Workshop, Hus Encampment, Flyer, Registration Form, Check-in: 8:30am, Closing at 4:00pm, Contact: Rev. Kay Polasek or Jennifer Chervenka






MARCH 2010 DPC
6 State Children's Rally (Flyer, Registration)
21 Hus Encampment Board of Trustees, Hus Encampment, 1:00pm

Daylight Saving Time begins for most of the United States at 2:00 am on the 2nd Sunday of March
27 2009 UNITY QUESTIONAIRE...Meeting of the Synodical Committee, Hus Encampment, contact: Claren Kotrla or Kathy Harrison (kathy@pearson-lawfirm.com), meeting will begin at 9:00AM






APRIL 2010 DPC
9 DEADLINE: Fishing Retreat at Port O'Connor
15 DEADLINE: Registration for Alpha, Pioneer and Discovery - Form go to June 2010 for more details.
23-24 Camp Planning Retreat
24 45th Convention of Christian Sisters Union, Taylor Brethren Church, Registration at ?am, Morning Worship ?am with guest speaker ?, Convention will convene after worship service, lunch will be provided at $? each.

30-5/2 State BYF Fishing Retreat, Port O'Connor, Flyer, Registration Form(should be filled online, printed, signed and mailed as per instructions), Medical Release, Rules & Guidelines, Deadline: April 10, contact: Jennifer Chervenka

Happy Resurrection Sunday!
...Why do you look for the living among the dead?  He is not here; he has risen!



MAY 2010 DPC
8 DEADLINE: rightnow - Church Leadership Development Conference on 5/21-22/2010



21-22 rightnow - Church Leadership Development Conference, flyer, Seaton Brethren Church, contact:  Rev. Joe Emerson












JUNE 2010 DPC


13-15 Alpha Camp 2010 (ages 9 & 10), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LETTER paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Hus Encampment, Director(s): John Paul & Jennifer Chervenka, Mike & Danna Dowling, Brett & Becky Norris
20-25 Pioneer Camp 2010 (ages 11 & 12), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LETTER paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Hus Encampment, Director(s): Don and Laurie Bagby, Mike Emery, Steve and Denise Davis
27-7/2 Discovery Conference 2010 (ages 13 & 14), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LETTER paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Hus Encampment, Director(s): Todd & Amy Snelgrove, Mark Olsen, Ray & Laurie Griggs

27 12th Annual Celebration of the Fayetteville Brethren Church - Worship at 10:30 AM at the church. At the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall starting at 11:00 A.M. - turkey, ham and dressing, bake sale, country store, Kovanda's Czech Band, silent auction, quilt show, antique sewing machine display, live auction at 1:00. For more info, contact Joe Ripple at 979-378-2239. www.fayettevillebrethrenchurch.org 


















JULY 2010 DPC
5-23 Hus School 2010 (ages 15 & above), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LETTER paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Hus Encampment, Director(s): Rev. Joe Emerson, Rev. Bill Rinderknecht
10 Mutual Aid Society's 61th Biennial Convention, Nelsonville Brethren Church, Registration 8:30am, Worship 9:00am
24-25 Summer Retreat & Convention






AUGUST 2010 DPC














SEPTEMBER 2010  DPC















OCTOBER 2010
8-10 Primetimers' Retreat XVI for Adults Age 50 and Above, Hus Encampment, Flyer, Registration Form, Contact Persons: Marvin & Alice Chlapek; P.O. Box 1163; Caldwell, TX  77836 (979) 272-9102.



 










NOVEMBER 2010
  Daylight Saving  Time ends for most of the United States at 2:00 am on the 1st Sunday of November
 

 







DECEMBER 2010











12/25 Merry Christmas!
...Celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He is the "reason for the season!"