First Presbyterian Church
Beeville, Texas
April, 2025
Volume 19, Issue 3Caring and Sharing
Lenten Luncheon
On Tuesday, March 18 our Presbyterian Women hosted the luncheon at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, part of the Margaret Moser Lenten Luncheon held every Tuesday during Lent each year. The menu included Carol Williams’ hot chicken salad and Shirley Calvert’s pineapple cupcakes. Decorations were provided by Mary Jane Stark. Other members of the Women’s Circle helped prepare and transport food, set up the tables and decorations, and clean up after the luncheon. The program was presented by our own Jon Fischer, and Sarah Jaure was the Master of Ceremonies. The luncheon series will continue each Tuesday through April 8.
First Presbyterian Church
908 N. Washington St
Beeville, TX 78102
Phone: 361-358-5759
E-mail: fpc.bee@sbcglobal.net
Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women’s Circle will meet on Thursday, April 10th at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Jane Cowart will lead Lesson 7, “Economic Climate Justice” from this year’s study book, Let Justice Roll Down. Sarah Jaure and Jeannie Kesler will be serving as hostesses. All women are invited to join in on the Bible study and fellowship.
Carol Williams
Our Prayer List
If there is a name that you would like to add to the prayer list, please contact the church office. Names will be removed after a period of one month unless it is requested that they remain on the list.
Albert Leo and Barbara McGuill (Debbie Fulton)
Ashley Hernandez (Debbie Fulton)
Bob Keene (Ellen Walden)
Carol Rahn (Debbie Fulton)
Carolyn Bender (Sarah Jaure)
Cayden Steinhauser (Shirley Calvert)
Charlie & Sharon Neelley (Jeannie Kesler)
Cherry McClintock (Day Lohse)
Cindy Govella (Mary Joy)
Connie Kertzman (Debbie Fulton)
David Rodriguez (Sarah Jaure)
David and Roylene Tiner (Debbie Fulton)
Dawn Hileman (Shirley Calvert)
Debbie Benavides (Jackie Ries)
Don Taylor (Debbie Fulton)
Dorothy Sugarek (Nancy Sugarek)
Elizabeth Del Bosque (Debbie Fulton)
Family of Fred Stark (Debbie Fulton)
Family of John Crouch (Jane Cowart)
Family of Leonard Pawlik (Sarah Jaure)
Family of Lucille Kinkler (Debbie Fulton)
Family of Martha Iris Goodman (Day Lohse)
Family of Pat Workman (Day Lohse)
Family of Paul Jaure (Debbie Fulton)
Family of Pedro Leos (Ashley Hernandez)
Ibysema Fuentes (Ashley Hernandez)
James Pawlik (Sarah Jaure)
Jay Lawson (Gary Williams)
Joan Searcy (Susan Searcy)
Joann Boren (Debbie Fulton)
John Dunn (Nancy Sugarek)
Johnny Leal (Melinda Leal)
Kelly Willis Thomas (Carol Williams)
Kimberly Brenner (Patsy Kinkler)
Leeann Stubbins (Ellen Walden)
Loyce Kolacek & Family (Debbie Fulton)
Margarita Hernandez (Ashley Hernandez)
Martha Stovall (Sarah Jaure)
Mary Joy (Sarah Jaure)
Mary Kay Broughton (Susan Dirks)
Michael Hyer (Debbie Fulton)
Michelle Bond (Sarah Jaure)
Millie Hammond (Lisa Tindol)
Natalie Schendel Crotwell (Sarah Jaure)
Noemi Orocio (Ashley Hernandez)
Patti Malone Turner (Day Lohse)
Phyllis Merrill (Sarah Jaure)
Sarah Jaure (Debbie Fulton)
Susan Heard (Carol Williams)
APRIL, 2026
April 6 - Communion
April 13 - Cherry McClintock
April 20 - Christine Stark
April 27 - Open
If you have any questions, please contact the church
SESSION MEMBERS
Class of 2025
Sarah Jaure (Worship)
Tim Rider (Bldg./Grounds)
Class of 2026
Susan Dirks (Mission/Outreach)
Frank Stewart (Fellowship)
Class of 2027
John Calvert (Bldg./Grounds)
Lana Massengale (Congregational Care, Personnel) Gary Williams (Fellowship)
Louanne LeBourveau Clerk of Session
Cindy Hilliard Church Treasurer
MISSION STATEMENT
The First Presbyterian Church of Beeville is called to honor God through: Christ-centered worship, fellowship, outreach, and service encompassing the whole people of God.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
April 13
Palm Sunday Service 11:00 AM
April 17
Maundy Thursday Service at FPC 6:30 PM
April 18
Good Friday Service Faith Lutheran Church 6:30 PM
April 20
Easter Sunday Service 11:00 AM
Elderations - Louanne LeBourveau
At their March meeting, Session members:
Noted that Mary Joy is working with Presbyterian Women to update/create a new church yearbook
Decided that the church nursery will be staffed by volunteers, for now
Heard that the Maundy Thursday service on April 17 will be held in the Fellowship Hall and led by Pastor Taylor.
CRE David Tiner will conduct the Easter service, which will be at 11:00 on April 20.
The One Great Hour of Sharing special offering will be taken on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday
Heard that Wednesday Night suppers will continue the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays through April and May. Come and help cook if you can. Definitely enjoy a good meal and fellowship
Heard a report about the great things going on at John Knox Ranch
Learned that Rev. Bobby Musengwa has accepted the call to serve as Mission Presbytery’s Transitional General Presbyter
Noted the death of Patricia Workman on Feb.14
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE
April 9
King Ranch Chicken & Salad
(w/CBC Men’s Baseball)
by Rita & Mary Jane
April 23
Open - Cooks Wanted!
Desserts are always needed and appreciated!
Bee County Habitat for Humanity
Bee County Habitat for Humanity has been a part of our community since 2010 and has built 3 homes on N. Berry Street. We have now raised the funds necessary to build our next home for a Bee County family who wants to partner with us. That partnership includes up to 400 hours of “Sweat Equity” prior to and during the build. The selected family will show proof of a need for decent, affordable housing and be able to purchase their home through a zero-interest loan paid back to our organization, normally as a 20-year mortgage. The homes we build will normally be up to a three bedroom, 1 bath of approximately 1200 square feet with no garage or carport. Families must meet the Habitat for Humanity income guidelines ($24,000 to $40,000). A goal of our nonprofit is to give families a “Hand Up” in homeownership.
We are going to have a Home Ownership Workshop on Thursday, April 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, 106 E. Cleveland St., in Beeville. During these workshops we will explain the program in more detail, answer questions, and offer help in filling out applications. To find out more about this program and prequalify for the workshop call 361-239-3432 or stop by the Habitat office on Wednesday or Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:30 pm. That office is located at 908 N. Washington in the First Presbyterian Activities Building.
APRIL CELEBRATIONS
BIRTHDAYS
7 Meagan Jaure
Lance Kesler
14 Dillon Hudson
15 Jodi Rodriguez
16 Brodie Leal
17 Amy Galloway Campos
18 Courtney Caughey
22 Russell Joy
24 Carol Williams
25 Laura Fischer
Lisa Tindol
26 Grant Smith
Gary Williams
27 Mistie Galloway
Aurora Kesler
28 Jaedin Laborde
Debra Rouse
30 Jana Kennelly
ANNIVERSARIES
10 Jane and Clint Cowart (1974)
