First Presbyterian Church
Beeville, Texas
August, 2026
Volume 19, Issue 7Caring and Sharing
August Devotional for Busy Bee Congregations
Theme: Faith in Motion Scripture Focus: “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9
Reflection:
Like bees in a thriving hive, our days can be filled with constant movement — meetings, ministries, family, and community com-mitments. Yet, just as bees never lose sight of their purpose to serve the hive, we are called to keep our eyes on the One who gives our work meaning.
God doesn’t just see the big moments of our faith; He treasures the small, consistent acts of love — a kind word, a helping hand, a prayer whispered in the middle of a busy day. In August, as the summer heat lingers and schedules feel full, remember that your labor in the Lord is never in vain. Prayer:
Lord, in the busyness of life, help us to pause and remember why we serve. Give us strength to keep going, joy in the small tasks, and faith to trust that You are working through every effort. Amen. Challenge for the Month:
One-Minute Pause: Take 60 seconds each day to breathe deeply, thank God for His presence, and ask Him to guide your next step.
Small Acts, Big Impact: Choose one intentional act of kindness each week — a note, a call, or a prayer for some-one in need.
Elderations - Louanne LeBourveau
Elderations - Louanne LeBourveau
The Session did not have a Stated meeting in July. However, they did have a called meeting and approved having the lighting in the Sanctuary updated.
If you would like to make a special contribution to this summer’s building projects:
Roofing over the kitchen and Sunday school wing Fellowship Hall ceiling, lights, and speakers Sanctuary lights
Please make your check payable to First Presbyterian Church and note “Building Projects” on the Memo line. Thank you!
Next Meeting: August 18, 5:00 pm
PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE
Please continue to keep the joint First Presbyterian/Faith Lutheran Church Pastor Search Committee in your thoughts and prayers. The committee is currently looking at two candidates. We have been granted the opportunity to hear one of them close by in the near fu-ture. We have not set up a time and place to hear the second one yet. As per the guidelines used by both denomina-tions, the committee is bound to keep identities and contact information confi-dential, as well as physical locations of any meetings. Candidates may be cur-rently employed by a church who does not know they are looking for other em-ployment. The committee appreciates your patience until such time as more information may be shared.
Habitat for Humanity Barbecue Chicken Fundraiser
On September 13, 2026 Bee County Habitat for Humanity will be holding a Barbecue Chicken Fundraiser at 1500 E. FM 351 (Faith Lutheran Church) from 11 -2 with a choice of either Drive Thru or Dine In service. The cost for the meals is $ 12.00 which includes a half chicken and beans and potato salad plus a sweet treat. In partnership with Faith Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church, this cooperative endeavor will help with our organizational costs of providing families with “hands up” help in home ownership. We want to also thank Thrivent Financial Services and a Gulf Coast Conference Grant which is helping with the cost of the materials for the meal. Tickets will be available from our board members in early August. This event is also going to be Faith Lutheran’s cele-bration of “God’s Work Our Hands” Sunday and a Gulf Coast Outreach event. Bee County Habitat is in a construction phase at the current time on our 4th home being built for a selected family, and the framers are due to begin on July 27. New homes are sold to the selected family with a “zero percent” interest loan. We have currently approved a repair (Brush with Kindness) project for a family needing a handicap ramp, and they ask only that the family selected repay us for materials. We will be doing both projects at the same time. Buy a ticket and help us as we help our community. Follow (beecountyhabitat) on Facebook. (If you have questions, please contact Pastor Don Taylor.)
August, 2026
August 2- Communion
August 9- Open
August 16 - Stewart Family
August 23 - Debbie Fulton
August 30 - Open
If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
SESSION MEMBERS
Class of 2025
Sarah Jaure (Worship)
Tim Rider (Bldg/Grnds)
Lisa Tindol (Personnel)
Class of 2026
Susan Dirks (Mission/ Outreach)
Frank Stewart (Fellowship)
Class of 2027
John Calvert (Bldg/Grnds)
Lana Massengale (Cong. 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.
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.
Amy Hoffman (Gary Williams) Annette Haller (Susan Dirks) Barbara Hild (Meagan Jaure) Bob Roberts (Debbie Fulton) Carolyn Bender (Debbie Fulton) Carolyn Shannon (Cherry McClintock) Cindy Govella (Mary Joy) David and Roylene Tiner (Debbie) David Stevenson (Nancy Sugarek) Don Taylor (Debbie Fulton) Dorothy Sugarek (Nancy Sugarek) Elizabeth Del Bosque (Debbie Fulton) Family of Fred Jennings (Susan Dirks) Family of Matt Curbo (Debbie Fulton) Family of Morris Winkle (Day Lohse) Family of Phyllis Hughes (Susan Dirks) Family of Sarah Jaure (Debbie Fulton) Gary Weise (Gary Williams) James Pawlik (Debbie Fulton) Jim Bendele (Sarah Garza))
Joann Boren (Debbie Fulton) Joe Henry Hanus (Day and Carroll) John Stevenson (Nancy Sugarek) Johnny Leal (Melinda Leal) Karen Hogan (Nancy Sugarek) Kelly Willis Thomas (Carol Williams) Kimberly Brenner (Patsy Kinkler) Lillie Ramon (Debbie Fulton) Mark VanDeventer (Susan Dirks) Martha Stovall (Sarah Jaure) Mary Joy (Sarah Jaure) Melinda Hammond (Debbie Fulton) Michael Hyer (Debbie Fulton) Millie Hammond (Lisa Tindol) Patrick Gray (Susan Dirks) Serena Mann (Melinda Leal) Susan Cave (Debbie Fulton) Susan Crumrine (Debbie Fulton) Susan Heard (Carol Williams) Baby Wyatt James Bates (Sarah Jaure)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE
COMING IN SEPTEMBER
Please mark your calendars for the second and fourth Wednesday evenings in the fall. The Fellowship Committee has started making plans for WNL, but we need your help! Please prayerfully consider signing up to cook. If that’s not your thing, there are many other ways you can help. We always need help with desserts, setup, and cleanup. You can even help by just showing up and, better yet, bring a friend. The more, the merrier!
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
The next meeting of the Presbyter-ian Women's Circle will be held at A Box of Chocolates on Thursday, August 13th at 11:30 AM. We will enjoy fel-lowship and a wonderful meal by Debbie Parsons and company. The cost of the meal will be $25.00. All women of the church are invited to attend. The new study books are on the way in both regular ($14.00) and large print ($20.00). If you have any ques-tions, please contact Carol Williams.
BIRTHDAYS
1 Paul Antony Jaure
6 Mary Joy
7 Cheryl Roberts
Everett McAulay
8 Kathleen Hickman
Paul Looney
Russell Brown
Sean Kesler
9 Jennifer LeBourveau
Rowdy Siddon
10 Priscilla Stuart
11 Cathryn Jerkins
19 Ashley Scott Becker
22 Makenzie Galloway
24 Carl Glass
25 Jon Richardson
Margaret Dunn
27 John Rader
29 Madison McGriff
30 Brayden Martorell
ANNIVERSARIES
6 Mary and Russell Joy (1966)
16 Mistie and Allan Galloway (2008)
18 Karen and Reagan Scott (2015)
