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2011


JANUARY 2011 DPC

22
Fayetteville Brethren Christian Sisters' Retreat "Soul Care" , 9 AM to 4 PM at Fayetteville Brethren Church fellowship hall; Guest speaker:   Reverend Lillian Ferrell;
Contact person:  Martha Dove, 979-249-5591, walhalla71@gmail.com

 









FEBRUARY 2011 DPC

7
Men's Night Out, Snook Brethren Church, Snook Brethren Christian Sisters, Contact: Lydia Faust (lfaust1@peoplepc.com)
11
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR WINTER BYF RETREAT & CHILDREN'S RALLY
* Children's Rally Participants whose forms are not postmarked by Febraury 11 will not be able to receive a t-shirt as they are ordered in advance!!!

19-20
Winter Youth Retreat, Contact our Unity Youth Coordinator , more info at http://www.unityofthebrethrenyouth.com




MARCH 2011 DPC

5
State Children's Rally, Contact our Unity Youth Coordinator , more info at http://www.unityofthebrethrenyouth.com




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




APRIL 2011 DPC


**** NEW CAMP DEADLINES & FEE STRUCTURE, etc. ****
8
Registration Deadline for Fishing Retreat, Contact our Unity Youth Coordinator , more info at http://www.unityofthebrethrenyouth.com

9
Meeting of the Synodical Committee, Hus Encampment, Agenda includes Proposed By Law Revisions (PDF) and Proposed Policy & Procedure Manual (PDF),  Contact: Claren Kotrla or Kathy Harrison (kathy53087@yahoo.com), meeting will begin at 9:00AM

15-16
Camp Planning Retreat, Camp Planning Day on the 16th, Contact:  Kimberly Stewart kcstew@austin.rr.com


23
Bake Sale, Slovacek's store, Snook Brethren Christian Sisters, Contact: Lydia Faust (lfaust1@peoplepc.com)

26
Ladies' Night Out, Snook Brethren Church, Snook Brethren Christian Sisters, Contact: Lydia Faust (lfaust1@peoplepc.com)

29-1
State Youth Fishing Retreat, Contact our Unity Youth Coordinator , more info at http://www.unityofthebrethrenyouth.com



MAY 2011 DPC

1
22nd Annual Church Fundraiser for Industry Brethren Church at Industry Fireman's Hall (On State Highway 159 after the Industry Bank but prior to the Four County Auction), 11:00am - 1:00pm, freewill offering for Fried Chicken Dinner meal that can be eaten there or taken out, raffle, auction at noon, desserts, country store, contact: Liz Treybig (liztreybig@yahoo.com)
22
The Ordination of Pastor Vanessa Mitchell, Bryan/College Station Brethren Church, 3:00pm










JUNE 2011 DPC

12-14
Alpha Camp 2011 (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), Camp Information, Hus Encampment, Director(s): John Paul & Jennifer Chervenka, Mike & Danna Dowling, Brett & Becky Norris
19-24
Pioneer Conference 2011 (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), Camp Information, Hus Encampment, Director(s): Don and Laurie Bagby, Arnold Motl, Jennifer Chervenka

26
13th Annual Celebration, Fayetteville Brethren Church, Flyer, Contact: Joe Ripple 979/378-2239 (lizripple@hotmail.com) or Tom Kubena 512/771-3827

26-1
Discovery Conference 2011 (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), Camp Information, Hus Encampment, Director(s): Todd & Amy Snelgrove, Mark Olsen, Steve Gleinser




 
JULY 2011 DPC

7-9
64th Convention of the Unity of the Brethren, New Tabor Brethren Church, 2011 UNITY QUESTIONAIRE, REVISED New Tabor Invitation Letter, 2011Convention Agenda, Synodical Committee,   2009 Constitution & By-Laws thru 63rd Convention,  Contact: Claren Kotrla or Kathy Harrison (kathy53087@yahoo.com)
10-15
Challenger Conference (15 & 16), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LETTER paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Camp Information, Hus Encampment, Directors: Rev. Whitney Amos; Jennifer Chervenka

16
Ice Cream/Sandwich Supper, Snook Brethren Church, Snook Brethren Christian Sisters, Contact: Lydia Faust (lfaust1@peoplepc.com)

22-24
Summer Retreat, Convention, Volleyball Tournament, Contact our Unity Youth Coordinator , more info at http://www.unityofthebrethrenyouth.com




AUGUST 2011 DPC

6
50th Anniversary of the Pasadena Brethren Church, at Pasadena Brethren Church, 2:00pm, Contact: Becky Lively (281) 984-7311 (rebecca.lively1@comcast.net), Everyone is invited - especially former ministers and members!












 
SEPTEMBER 2011
DPC
 

**64th Church Convention Results - Information and Items to be acted on by Congregations: H
    2011 Convention Minutes (doc)
    2011 Minute Attachments (pdf)
    2011 Roll Call & Visitors (pdf)
    2011 Convention Bulletins (pdf)
    2011 Referendum Letter Motions Form (doc) - MUST BE RETURNED by September 26, 2011 5:00pm
26
DEADLINE: Referendum Results Form to be returned by each Congregation's governing body.

29
Meeting of the Executive Synodical Committee, Agenda... will include results of the Referendum, Taylor Brethren Church, Contact: Claren Kotrla or Kathy Harrison (kathy53087@yahoo.com), meeting will begin at 6:30PM







 
OCTOBER 2011
DPC

7-9
Primetimers' Retreat XVII for Adults Age 50 and Above, Hus Encampment, Flyer/Registration Form (print on legal paper), Deadline: 9/30/2011, Contact Persons: Marvin & Alice Chlapek; P.O. Box 1163; Caldwell, TX  77836 (979) 272-9102
22
Turkey/Dressing & Ham Supper, Snook Brethren Church, Snook Brethren Christian Sisters, Contact: Lydia Faust (lfaust1@peoplepc.com)

 22 Meeting of the Synodical Committee, Hus Encampment, Agenda, Contact: James Marek (James@cnbt.com) or Liz Ripple (lizripple@hotmail.com), meeting will begin at 9:00AM
Minutes of this Meeting







NOVEMBER 2011
DPC
 
  Daylight Saving  Time ends for most of the United States at 2:00 am on the 1st Sunday of November
 6 "Honor our Vets" service, Industry Brethren Church, 9:00am, flyer, contact: Liz Treybig,  liztreybig@yahoo.com

22 Community Thanksgiving ServiceFayetteville Brethren Church, Soup supper served at 5:30pm, worship service at 6:30pm, Speaker: Rev. Marcia Kifer, contact Rev. Kay Polasek or Joe Ripple at 979-378-2239

23
Pre-order Bake Sale, Snook Brethren Church, Snook Brethren Christian Sisters, Contact: Lydia Faust (lfaust1@peoplepc.com)




 
DECEMBER 2011
DPC


4
Installation of  Rev. Kay Polasek by Synodical Committee president James Marek, 9:00am at Industry Brethren Church and 10:30am at Fayetteville Brethren Church with noon meal to follow at Fayetteville Brethren Church.  Everyone is invited to come welcome her and her family to our congregations.










 
2012


JANUARY 2012 DPC


 

  









FEBRUARY 2012 DPC


Approaching DEADLINE: Hus Encampment Staff Application packet (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LETTER paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions); QUESTIONS / COMMENTS TO: Megan Stauffer, Camp Programmer; (979) 255-9713; Megan_Stauffer@baylor.edu
4
Four Church Fellowship-Industry Brethren, Fayetteville Brethren, Nelsonville Brethren, Wesley Brethren; at Nelsonville Brethren; 3:00pm ; worship with praise and prayer; BYF will serve meal after worship 

11
Fayetteville Brethren Christian Sisters' Fundraiser on the Square; breakfast taco sales begin at 7:30am, raffle tickets available

22
Lent Service, at Industry Brethren Church, 6:30pm, with light meal to follow


26
Ordination of Pastor Denise Mikeska, Seaton Brethren Church, 3:00pm, Invitation

29
Lent Service, at Industry Brethren Church, 6:30pm, with light meal to follow



MARCH 2012 DPC

7
Lent Service, at Industry Brethren Church, 6:30pm, with light meal to follow
11
Ordination of Pastor Larry Zabcik, Temple Brethren Church, 3:00pm, Invitation

14
Lent Service, at Industry Brethren Church, 6:30pm, with light meal to follow

16
DEADLINE: Hus Encampment Staff Application packet (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LETTER paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions); QUESTIONS / COMMENTS TO: Megan Stauffer, Camp Programmer; (979) 255-9713; Megan_Stauffer@baylor.edu

31
Camp Planning Day



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



APRIL 2012 DPC

6
Seder Meal, at Fayetteville Brethren Church, 7:00pm, flyer, what the Passover Meal might have looked like on the night Christ was arrested. RSVP to Joe Ripple 979/378-2239
8
Easter Sunrise Service, at Fayetteville Brethren Church, 7:00am, flyer, contact: Joe Ripple 979/378-2239

14
Meeting of the Synodical Committee, Hus Encampment, Agenda, Contact: James Marek (James@cnbt.com) or Liz Ripple (lizripple@hotmail.com), 8:00am refreshments, meeting will begin at 9:00am.  A light lunch will be provided at noon or immediately following the meeting.

22
Ordination of Pastor Mark Sebek at the Bryan/College Station Brethren Church, 3:00pm, Reception to follow. RSVP to Dawn Marie Baletka 979/777-9940 or email BaletkaD@navasotaisd.org , Invitation


28
Christian Sisters Convention, Snook Brethren Church





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



MAY 2012 DPC

6
23rd Fried Chicken Fund Raiser for Industry Brethren Church, at the Industry Firemen's Hall (16632 Fordtran Blvd • Industry, TX), eat there or plates to go starting at 11:00 AM  Auction, Desserts, Country Store, and Raffle












JUNE 2012 DPC

7-9
Encounter 2012 (ages 7 - 8), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LETTER paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Camp Information, Hus Encampment, Director(s):  
10-14
Alpha Camp 2012 (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), Camp Information, Hus Encampment, Director(s):  

17-22
Pioneer Conference 2012 (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), Camp Information, Hus Encampment, Director(s):  

24
14th Annual Celebration for Fayetteville Brethren Church at the Ellinger Community Center  (104 W Colorado Sky St., Ellinger, TX) turkey, ham & dressing - eat there or plates to go - $8 - 11 AM to 1 PM, bake sale, country store, live auction, Christian Sisters silent auction, vintage apron show, antique radio display. For more information contact Joe Ripple 979-378-2239 


24-29
Discovery Conference 2012 (ages 13 - 15), Form (PLEASE fill-in as much as possible ONLINE, print on LETTER paper, complete filling in the rest, sign and mail as per instructions), Camp Information, Hus Encampment, Director(s):



JULY 2012 DPC
 
14
Mutual Aid Convention, Dime Box Brethren Church
22-29
Hus School 2012 (ages 16+), 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):  










  
AUGUST 2012 DPC















 
SEPTEMBER 2012  DPC
 














OCTOBER 2012  DPC

12-14
Primetimers' Retreat XVIII for Adults Age 50 and Above, Hus Encampment, Flyer/Registration Form on letter paper, Deadline: 10/05/2012, Contact Persons: Rev. Lawrence & Barbara Junek; 3316 Lyle Ave.; Waco, TX  76708
20
Meeting of the Synodical Committee, Hus Encampment, Agenda, Meeting minutes / attachments Contact: James Marek (James@cnbt.com) or Liz Ripple (lizripple@hotmail.com), 8:00am refreshments, meeting will begin at 9:00am.  A light lunch will be provided at noon or immediately following the meeting.

 










NOVEMBER 2012  DPC
 
  Daylight Saving  Time ends for most of the United States at 2:00 am on the 1st Sunday of November
11  "Honor our Vets" service, Industry Brethren Church, 9:00am, flyer, contact: Liz Treybig,  liztreybig@yahoo.com

 







DECEMBER 2012  DPC 

16
"A Night of Hope", A Christmas Worship Celebration presented by Brighter Vision (Tammy Pechal, Christi  & Rev. Joe Emerson and their children), Hus Encampment, 3:00 pm, Contact: Marvin & Alice Chlapek 979/272-9102 or mjcarc@airplexus.com
23
"His Name is Jesus" Cantata, Fayetteville Brethren Church,  during 10:45am morning service

"His Name is Jesus" Cantata, Industry Brethren Church, 3:00pm with Holy Communion and stew meal to follow.  


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


 
2013


JANUARY 2013 DPC
 
1
DEADLINE for Winter Youth Retreat (ages 12-21), Unity of the Brethren Youth
19-20
Winter Youth Retreat: Man vs. Wild (ages 12-21), Unity of the Brethren Youth









FEBRUARY 2013 DPC
  
1
DEADLINE for State Children's Rally (ages 3-11), Unity of the Brethren Youth
9
Fayetteville Brethren Christian Sisters' Fundraiser on the Square; flyer; breakfast taco sales begin at 7:30am, raffle tickets available
















MARCH 2013 DPC
 
2
State Children's Rally: Grow with God (ages 3-11), Unity of the Brethren Youth
15-17
Hus Encampment Work Day, If you are interested in attending, please contact Rick Weise or Todd
Snelgrove by March 3rd for sign‐up and final details. Rick Weise: (Cell) 325‐656‐2620 or rick.weise@sanangelotexas.us, Todd Snelgrove: (Cell) 979‐229‐7524) or rtsnelgrove@gmail.com












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



APRIL 2013 DPC
 
1
DEADLINE for Youth Fishing Retreat (ages 12-21), Unity of the Brethren Youth
13
Meeting of the Synodical Committee, Hus Encampment, Agenda, 2013 Constitution and By-Laws-proposed, 2013 Constitution and By-Laws-strikethrough, Meeting minutes / attachments Contact: James Marek (James@cnbt.com) or Liz Ripple (lizripple@hotmail.com), 8:00am refreshments, meeting will begin at 9:00am.  A light lunch will be provided at noon or immediately following the meeting.















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



MAY 2013 DPC
 
3-5
Youth Fishing Retreat in Port O'Connor (ages 12-21), Unity of the Brethren Youth
5
24th Fried Chicken Fund Raiser for Industry Brethren Church, at the Industry Firemen's Hall (16632 Fordtran Blvd • Industry, TX), eat there or plates to go serving at 11:00am to 1:00pm,  Auction at noon, Desserts available, Country Store, and Raffle items










JUNE 2013 DPC
 
6-8
Encounter Camp 2013 (ages 7 - 8), Thursday 3 PM to Saturday 3 PM, Deadline/Registration Fee: By 4/15 - $200; By 5/1 - $250; By 5/15 - $275 More Info and Registration Forms, Hus Encampment, Director(s): Vernelle Labaj and Peggy Hejl  
9-13
Alpha Camp 2013 (ages 9-10), Sunday 4 PM to Thursday 3 PM, Deadline/Registration Fee: By 4/15 - $300; By 5/1 - $350; By 5/15 - $375 More Info and Registration Forms, Hus Encampment, Director(s): John Paul & Jennifer Chervenka, Robert & Kelly Stephens   

16-21
Pioneer Conference 2013 (ages 11-12), Sunday 4 PM to Friday 3 PM, Deadline/Registration Fee: By 4/15 - $300; By 5/1 - $350; By 5/15 - $375 More Info and Registration Forms, Hus Encampment, Director(s): Don & Laurie Bagby, Jon & Gayle Farrow

23-28
Discovery Conference 2013 (ages 13-15), Sunday 4 PM to Friday 3 PM, Deadline/Registration Fee: By 4/15 - $300; By 5/1 - $350; By 5/15 - $375 More Info and Registration Forms, Hus Encampment, Director(s): Amy Snelgrove, Mark Olsen, Rebecca Gibbs, Steve Gleinser


23
15th Annual Celebration for Fayetteville Brethren Church at the Ellinger Community Center (104 W Colorado Sky St., Ellinger TX). Turkey, ham & dressing - eat there or plates to go - $9 - 10:30 AM to 1 PM, bake sale, country store, live auction, Christian Sisters silent auction. Worship services at the church - 10:45 a.m. For more information contact Joe Ripple 979-378-2239



JULY 2013 DPC
   
1-6
Youth Mission Trip, Unity of the Brethren Youth
7-12
Challenger Conference 2013 (ages 16-High School Senior), Sunday 4 PM to Thursday 3 PM, Deadline/Registration Fee: By 4/15 - $300; By 5/1 - $350; By 5/15 - $375 More Info and Registration Forms, Hus Encampment, Director(s): Jennifer Chervenka & Tammie Riethmayer  

12-14
Summer Youth Retreat (ages 12-21), Unity of the Brethren Youth

18-20
65th Convention of the Unity of the Brethren, Taylor Brethren Church, 2012 Unity Questionaire, 2011 Unity Questionaire, Invitation Letter, Secretary's Letter, Credential Forms, 2013 Convention Agenda, Synodical Committee,   Constitution & By-Laws, Contact: James Marek (James@cnbt.com) or Liz Ripple (lizripple@hotmail.com)




  
AUGUST 2013 DPC
 














 
SEPTEMBER 2013  DPC
 














  OCTOBER 2013  DPC
 





 










NOVEMBER 2013  DPC

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



 







DECEMBER 2013  DPC 
 












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