Volume 4 No.5, May, 2016

News and Announcements
Volume 4 No.5, May 2016
Please accept this as a personal
invitation to all men who will join us. We
meet on Monday Mornings at ABC at 6:45
AM and are through by 7:30 AM. Join us if
you can, it’s
an uplifting way to start the work week.
June 4
Details Upcoming
Catfish Parlour
June 12
Coffee & Donuts at 8:00
Work Begins at 9:00
David Jenkins 512-258-2670
May 3, 17 & 31
June 14 & 28
MEN’S GOLF
GROUP
WEDNESDAY
MORNINGS
11:30AM
Catfish Parlour
AT VARIOUS COURSES
IN NORTH AUSTIN
Larry Miller
512-497-5870
11910 Research Blvd
Men’s Fellowship
No Reservation Needed!
David Jenkins
512-258-2670
In Remembrance of These...
Major William Thomas McAuley II
August 9, 1938
~
April 1, 2016
Father of Lori Root
Elise (Lee) Johanna Stephenson
April 16, 1930
~
April 6, 2016
Mother of Cheryl Haley
Ken Bingham joins by profession of faith. He was invited
by ABC member, Charlie Meeks and began worshiping with us
this spring. He was a business partner with Charlie’s brother,
Stan Meeks (who passed away in October 2015). Ken is from
Kankakee, Illinois. He served our country in the U.S. Air Force,
and moved to Austin n 1980. Je served in the Austin Fire Department for 32 years, retiring with the rank of Captain. He
lives in Point Venture with his oldest son, Kris Bingham,
who also joins by profession of faith. Kris served two tours of
duty as a U.S. Air Force pilot in Iraq. Two other sons, Ryan and
Travis, live in Austin. This father and son joined our church
Joe and Barbara Miles joined in the Traditional Service on April 17.
They transfer
their membership from Hyde Park Baptist Church. Joe and Barbara live in Buckner
Villas and began worshiping with us in March. Both of them grew up in Austin and have
known each other since they were 5 years old!
Their families were good friends and members of Congress Avenue. They attended the
same schools growing up. Joe had attended Baylor for two years when he was called up
to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Drill Instructor during the Korean Conflict. He
returned to complete his degree in Physical/Education Health at Baylor and enjoyed his
career as Basketball Coach and Health Instructor at Crockett High School in Austin.
Barbara earned her degree in Business Administration from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. They began dating
when Joe was in the Marines and she was a Senior in college. They married in 1952 and raised their three children in
Austin.
Later, Barbara was the Secretary for the Pastor at Congress Avenue for 10 years; for the next 17 years, she was the Administrative Assistant for the Director of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. Joe led music for several churches in
Austin (his father had served as music director in their home church, Congress Avenue). Barbara taught Sunday School
for 50 years. Currently, they assist the Chaplain with worship services at Buckner Villas.
Joe and Barbara have eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren (and one on the way)!
Clifteen Samuelson
completes six years on the staff of
ABC on May 1, 2016.
In her position as Staff
Coordinator, she assists with
weddings, funerals, banquets, and
receptions.
She and husband Phil are Charter Members of
ABC and coordinate the team that provides our
wonderful meals on Wednesday nights.
Barbara Hunley, a charter member of ABC
joined the support staff on November 14, 2013.
Barbara is deeply involved in our church in many
ways. She serves in our prayer ministry, in the
Sanctuary Choir, and as piano and organist accompanist, and attends the Lamplighter Bible
Fellowship Group. Barbara has also served as a member of the
Trustee Committee. She submitted her resignation as office Administrative Assistant, effective April 29, 2016. Barbara and I
have been friends and coworkers at Hyde Park Baptist Church
and at Austin Baptist Church. We are thankful for her loyal service to our church from its
earliest days, and look forward to fellowship
and ministry together in the years to come.
—David Procter
What’s For Lunch?!
Every 3rd Sunday of the Month you can enjoy lunch with your classmates!
Listed below are the names and addresses we’ve scheduled for our outings.
We’ll circulate a sign up sheet and your contacts will be Latrell & Jean Bellard.
On the appointed Sunday, we’ll meet at the piano in the Great Room.
We hope you’ll join us for food, fun, and fellowship!
Latrell Bellard
latrellbellard.2@juno.com
512-698-1748
Jean Bellard
jeanbellard@hotmail.com
512-576-0515
Napa Flats Wood Fired Kitchen
May 15
8300 N. FM 620,
Bldg M Ste 100
The Sunday after class monthly luncheons serve to make us better Christians. Not only do they help
in establishing closer friendships among us, but our activities will be noticed by others who might be
interested in the Austin Baptist Church. If not missionaries are we apostles?
—Latrell Bellard
2016
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
15
12
17
21
18
16
20
18
Napa Flats
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
River Place Country Club
Jack Allen’s Kitchen
The Cheesecake Factory
Rudy’s BBQ
Roaring Fork Restaurant
County Line on The Lake
January
February
15
19
Mimi’s Café
Luby’s
8300 N. FM 620, Bldg. M. Ste. 100
5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd.
4207 River Place Blvd.
3600 N. Capital of TX Hwy. Bldg. B
1000 Research Blvd. Ste. 256
7709 N. FM620
10850 Stonelake
5204 RR 2222
2017
10515 N. Mopac Expy. Ste.O
8176 N. Mopac Expy
Lamplighter’s Box Lunch ~ April 3, 2016
featuring Corey Devivo (Chalk Artist) & Katrina Hogue (Soloist)
An evening with Zack & Jana Dawes
Aka, the Fun Bunch!
As Zack and Jana continue having our class members come together for dessert and
coffee, we have the opportunity of getting to know one another and we’re finding
the world is a smaller place. Thursday, this week, was such an evening and we found
several of those in attendance were familiar with folks we knew as well.
Zack & Jana with Ron Mullen
Jeannie & Tom Weigl
Don & Jill Burnet
Bob & Peggy Gerrie
Frances & Armen Stephanian
Linda & Mike VanDeWalle
Ron & Rhonda Smith
April 27, 2016
Last to go, here I am
with our Hosts.
Nicholus S. Huntzis
September 4, 1937
~
March 7, 2016
Nicholus S. Huntzis, "Nicky," loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away Monday
morning March 7, 2016 in Austin, Texas at the age of 78. A true Austinite, born and raised in Austin, Texas, Nicholus was born on September 4, 1937 to Marty Huntzis and Ethel Jones. Nick was raised on East 1st St. close to
Govalle. In his younger years, Nick attended Palm Elementary School, Allen Jr. High, and Stephen F. Austin High
School. He played football for both Allen Jr. High and Austin High Schools.
In 1957 Nick met Connie Jacobson while attending The University of Texas at Austin and Connie was in high school.
After four years of dating they were married in 1961. Nick worked two jobs for 40 plus years, which includes The
University of Texas at Austin, Texas Instruments, and the Texas Association of Sports Officials.
Nick is survived by his wife Connie, two daughters Audrey Templeton and husband Charles; Stephanie Achebe and
husband Cyprian, four grandchildren Courtney, Hannah, Mikah and Nathaniel.
Nick was a humble man who loved Jesus Christ his Lord, his wife, children, and friends. As an ordained minister and
deacon, he was very involved in his church, he was ever willing to help, give of his time, and teach God's Word.
A short preface to the following story, Connie was gracious enough to send me the story of how she and Nick met. At a time
when a spouse is grieving over the loss of their sweetheart, this is a sweet story with a bit of humor...Kay Newman
Down memory lane:
In 1957, on a balmy Sunday evening, Nicholus had attended a youth fellowship at Hillcrest Baptist Church. As he and a friend (Bill Lively) were leaving, they noticed one of
the girls from the fellowship, Connie Jacobson “standing on the street corner” underneath the church lighted sign. They stopped to see if she needed a ride. Connie said
she thought her parents were supposed to come pick her up but Connie forgot she was
supposed to call them so they would know the fellowship was over. This was the first
time Nick and Connie met. The boys gave her a ride home. Over the next year Nick
dated Connie's friend Bonnie. Soon Bonnie had to move to California, but she asked
Connie to “take care” of her boyfriend. (heehee) As you might guess, Nick did call Connie and asked her
out. Unfortunately, Nick had “Bonnie on the brain” and talked of her often. As you might guess, Connie
was getting “a little fed up” with this and said if he didn't stop they would need to stop dating. Well Nick
thought this over and came up with a plan. The next Friday, Nick picked her up and drove to Pease Park.
Connie was curious about why and Nick told her he brought the letters from Bonnie to “burn” in a bar-bque pit. It was then their courtship really began and on Christmas Eve, 1960, Nick proposed on a walk
bridge over looking a creek in Eastwoods Park. She said yes and they were married in September 1961,
at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
During the following 54 years of marriage, they had 2 daughters, Audrey and Stephanie. Nick and Connie
worked supporting their family. During those years, Nick worked two jobs for 40 plus years, which included The University of Texas at Austin, Texas Instruments, and the Texas Association of Sports Officials
and driving cars for Enterprise Rent Cars. Nick loved his Lord, work, his church and his family. The next
years would bring them 5 grandchildren and eventually 2 great-grandchildren.
In 2016, after many years of suffering from a blood clot, diabetes, and the many things that diabetes
harm in a persons body, Nick left this world and went to be with his lord and savior. —Connie Huntzis
Nick Huntzis
May 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Men’s Prayer Group Meets on Mondays at 6:45 AM
Catfish Parlour Meets Every Other Tuesday at 11:30 AM
Men’s Golf Meets at Various Times Each Wednesday
Dinner and Bible Study Begin at 5:00 PM on Wednesday
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
National Prayer Day
Gene Merchant
Amy Strickland
8
9
Lemar & Sheila
Porter
20 Years
10
Chuck Denman
15
Don May
Ron Smith
11
Jim Lozier
16
17
18
Brad & Susan Boyett
15 Years
James & Grace Lee
21 Years
Clyde Danks
Peggy Heiseman
Phil McCrady
12
Sherry Davis
Terry Parks
Linda Swayze
Earl & Joan
Tucker
59 Years
Ken Peacock
Sonya Pence
13
14
20
21
John & Virginia
Kreimeyer
15 Years
19
Napa Flats
Buddy & Shirley
McGee
34 Years
22
Clyde & Mary Louise
Hooker
71 Years
Mary Esquell
23
Bob Kriegel
24
Jack Sharp
25
Gary &
Teena
Dyer
43
Years
Dan Jacobson
Jean McCoy
29
Brian Nicholls
30
Margie Anderson
31
Terry & Terri-Lynn
Clodfelter
36 Years
Bill Cassady
26
Clyde & Mary Lee
44 Years
27
28
Max & Betty
Arrell
57 Years
Ruth Brady
Libby Cardenas
Mike VandeWalle
Rob Hewlett
Nancy Loflin
Richard Helmer
Flo Pope
Karon Teague
Upcoming Events:
1-Super Sunday Spectacular Spaghetti Supper, 11:11 & 12:30
3-National Teacher Day
4-Outreach & Evangelism Team
5-National Prayer Day
9-Adults on Missions Meeting
15-Mission Committee Meeting ~ Finance Committee Meeting
LL Lunch at Napa Flats
22-Graduate Recognition Sunday ~ ABC Trustee Meeting
23-Deacons Meeting
24-National Brother Day
25-Business Meeting
30-ABC Offices Closed
June 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Men’s Prayer Group Meets on Mondays at 6:45 AM
Catfish Parlour Meets Every Other Tuesday at 11:30 AM
Men’s Golf Meets at Various Times Each Wednesday
Dinner and Bible Study Begin at 5:00 PM on Wednesday
Upcoming Events:
1-Outreach Evangelism Meeting
4-ABC Adopt-a-Highway
8– National Best Friend Day ~ World Oceans Day
12-Missions Committee Meeting~ Lunch @ Steiner Ranch
Steakhouse ~ Annual Fish Fry-Catfish Parlour
13-Adults on Missions Meeting
14-Flag Day
19-Finance Committee Meeting ~ Juneteenth
26-Trustee Meeting
5
Harry & Nancy Loflin
64 Years
Bill & Diane Love
45 Years
Candy Johnson
12
6
7
Zack & Jana Dawes
1
2
37 Years
3
4
Oren & Sue Connaway
36 Years
Dan & Linda Jacobson
42 Years
David Procter
James Lee
8
Mike & Linda
VanDeWalle
43 Years
Sandy Beard
Boyd Onderdonk
9
Ron & Jan McClarty
49 Years
Mark Barnett
10
Carol Bowman
11
Doug & Doris Burris
52 Years
John & Ethel Ellison
46 Years
Chip & Cindy Graves
29 Years
13
Kenneth Gage
14
Chuck & Carlene
Denman
53 Years!
15
Wells & Karon Teague
44 Years
Mary Louise McDonald
Sue Perryman
16
Jerre Frazier
17
18
Glen & Jaci Pierce
41 Years
Catfish Parlour
Joe Miles
19
20
Bob Antilley
Mary Ann Lind
Joe Musselli
Tom Stacy
21
Neil & Lou Moore
65 Years
Jackie Partlow
22
Paul & Amy
Strickland
9 Years
Phil Gore
26
27
23
28
29
30
Bill & Brenda
Bandiga
29 Years
Phyllis McPhail
Parker & Margie
Blevins
45 Years
Debbie Caldwell
Della Lozier
Echo Martin
Bruce Oliver
Gil Kuykendall
Clara Stockton
Bill Bandiga
Andy Stockton
24
Alan Cunningham
Melinda Stacy
Cindy Wappler
Phil & Clifteen
Samuelson
60 Years
25
Gary Guy