OPEN HOUSE
Find out about Concordia University Texas’s Masters of Education program for teachers!
Saturday October 2, 2010
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church and School-Downtown
800 Houston Avenue 77007
Saturday October 2, 1010
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Lutheran High North
1130 W. 34th Street 77018
Saturday October 9, 2010
11:30-1:00 p.m.
Lutheran South Academy-Library
12555 Ryewater Drive 77089
*Convenient Locations
*No GRE
*Classes meet one night a week
*Lutheran Educator Grant available
Contact an admissions counselor for more information:
Sarah Dooley 832-314-7302 or Sharon Thiede 713-962-4025
Blessings,
Sarah Guillerman Dooley
Houston Graduate Admissions Counselor
Concordia University Texas
832-314-7302
sarah.dooley@concordia.edu
You may also contact:
Sharon Thiede
Houston Graduate Admissions Counselor
713-962-4025
sharon.thiede@concordia.edu
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Lutheran Hispanic Ministry Institute 2010-2011 Classes
Join these live and online classes for level one training as a Spanish speaking worker in the LCMS. Time listed are in the Mountain time zone.
Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institute Classes
SCHEDULE FOR 2010/2011
Fall Semester - Session 1 (August 23 - October 15)
• PRA 120 Worship and Song - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:00 n (MT)
• PRA 104 Church Planting - Mondays 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
• PRA 160 Administration of a New Church - Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
Fall Semester - Session 2 (October 25 - December 17)
• PRA 110 Christian Education - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (MT)
• HIS 101 History of the Church and its Mission - Mondays 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
• PRA 140 Deaconate Ministry - Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
Spring Semester - Session 1 (January 3 - February 25)
• DOC 101 Fundamentals of the Christian Faith - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (MT)
• BIB 101 Mission of God in the Old Testament - Mondays 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
• PRA 103 (Church Planting Seminar) - Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
Spring Intesive 1-week Session (February 28 - March 4)
• PRA 104 Church Planting - Monday through Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
Spring Semester - Session 2 (March 21 - May 20)
• PRA 101 Evangelism - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (MT)
• BIB 102 Mission of God in the New Testament - Mondays 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
• HIS 102 History of the Reformation - Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Questions?
Contact: R Paige Mathews, Director of Development
915.790.2300
pmathews@missionaryinstitute.org
www.missionaryinstitute.org
Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institute Classes
SCHEDULE FOR 2010/2011
Fall Semester - Session 1 (August 23 - October 15)
• PRA 120 Worship and Song - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:00 n (MT)
• PRA 104 Church Planting - Mondays 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
• PRA 160 Administration of a New Church - Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
Fall Semester - Session 2 (October 25 - December 17)
• PRA 110 Christian Education - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (MT)
• HIS 101 History of the Church and its Mission - Mondays 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
• PRA 140 Deaconate Ministry - Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
Spring Semester - Session 1 (January 3 - February 25)
• DOC 101 Fundamentals of the Christian Faith - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (MT)
• BIB 101 Mission of God in the Old Testament - Mondays 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
• PRA 103 (Church Planting Seminar) - Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
Spring Intesive 1-week Session (February 28 - March 4)
• PRA 104 Church Planting - Monday through Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
Spring Semester - Session 2 (March 21 - May 20)
• PRA 101 Evangelism - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (MT)
• BIB 102 Mission of God in the New Testament - Mondays 6:00 - 9:00 pm (MT)
• HIS 102 History of the Reformation - Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Questions?
Contact: R Paige Mathews, Director of Development
915.790.2300
pmathews@missionaryinstitute.org
www.missionaryinstitute.org
Texas District Conferences and Retreats
UPCOMING TEXAS DISTRICT RETREAT & CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
(Program and Registration Information is available at www.txdistlcms.org.)
September 19-21 Texas District BOD Retreat
September 24-26 Pastors Wives Retreat ("Response" facilitated by Rev. Randy & Connie Bard.)
September 27-29 Circuit Counselors Conference
October 4-6 Retreat on Prayer and Spirituality (Early bird rate extended through August 31!)
November 21-23 Professional Workers Conference (Shepherd of the Hills, San Antonio)
(Program and Registration Information is available at www.txdistlcms.org.)
September 19-21 Texas District BOD Retreat
September 24-26 Pastors Wives Retreat ("Response" facilitated by Rev. Randy & Connie Bard.)
September 27-29 Circuit Counselors Conference
October 4-6 Retreat on Prayer and Spirituality (Early bird rate extended through August 31!)
November 21-23 Professional Workers Conference (Shepherd of the Hills, San Antonio)
Silver Ring Thing Event at Concordia, San Antonio
The Silver Ring Thing event is coming to Concordia Lutheran Church, San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, Sept. 12th from 6-8 pm. This event is geared for youth ages 13-19 and uses music, skits, comedy and drama to illustrate the importance of remaining sexually abstinent until marriage.
A separate parents' session happens that same evening. It lasts about 45 minutes and gives parents some ideas about how to talk to their children about relationships and sex.
For information, registration, and videos of past events, go to www.silverringthing.com. Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door.
If you have questions or need free posters, DVD’s, and flyers that help promote the event, call (412) 424-2419 or email JC at jc@silverringthing.com.
A separate parents' session happens that same evening. It lasts about 45 minutes and gives parents some ideas about how to talk to their children about relationships and sex.
For information, registration, and videos of past events, go to www.silverringthing.com. Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door.
If you have questions or need free posters, DVD’s, and flyers that help promote the event, call (412) 424-2419 or email JC at jc@silverringthing.com.
Pre-Retirement Workshop
A Pre-Retirement Workshop for Church Workers is going to be held September 27 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Texas District Office. This 1-day workshop is being presented by Concordia Plan Services and the Texas District for professional church workers and their spouses to help them understand the process of planning for retirement. The registration will be limited to 20 people so don't delay in registering. The deadline for registering is Monday, Sept. 13. If you have any questions in this regard, please contact Lois Wolf at nswolf@txdistlcms.org or by phone at (512) 926-4272 X 231 or (800) 951-3478.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Mission Outreach Opportunities
BikeWalkRun-a-Thon for Campus Ministry
Help raise awareness and funds for Campus Ministry! Check out the LCMS Campus Ministry Bike-Walk-Run-a-thon page: at www.LCMSCampusMinistry.org
DEAF MINISTRY SUPPORT
Did you know that the deaf population is one of the most unchurched populations in the United States with less than 1% of deaf people attending church? Missionary Mark Seeger is working to share the Gospel with hundreds of deaf young people and their families. Partner with Pastor Seeger and join in the excitement of ministry at Jesus Lutheran Church of the Deaf in Austin. Check out their website at: http://www.deafaustin.com/jlcd/
Contact Pastor Seeger to give your commitment of support and prayer at: JesusDeaf@AOL.com
Send your donation to: Jesus Lutheran Church of the Deaf, 1307 Newton Street, Austin, Texas 78704
NEED PLANET ZOOM VBS ITEMS?
Contact Pastor Mark Barz at Crown of Life Lutheran Church in San Antonio: pastor@crownoflifesa.org.
Help raise awareness and funds for Campus Ministry! Check out the LCMS Campus Ministry Bike-Walk-Run-a-thon page: at www.LCMSCampusMinistry.org
DEAF MINISTRY SUPPORT
Did you know that the deaf population is one of the most unchurched populations in the United States with less than 1% of deaf people attending church? Missionary Mark Seeger is working to share the Gospel with hundreds of deaf young people and their families. Partner with Pastor Seeger and join in the excitement of ministry at Jesus Lutheran Church of the Deaf in Austin. Check out their website at: http://www.deafaustin.com/jlcd/
Contact Pastor Seeger to give your commitment of support and prayer at: JesusDeaf@AOL.com
Send your donation to: Jesus Lutheran Church of the Deaf, 1307 Newton Street, Austin, Texas 78704
NEED PLANET ZOOM VBS ITEMS?
Contact Pastor Mark Barz at Crown of Life Lutheran Church in San Antonio: pastor@crownoflifesa.org.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Mission, Outreach, and More!
KAZAKHSTAN MISSION PRESENTATION
You are invited to a special mission presentation led by Pastor Gennadij Khonin of Almaty Kazakhstan, at 3:30pm on Sunday July 18th, in the fellowship hall of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings.
Pastor Khonin is pastor of the German Lutheran Church in Almaty and head of Lutheran theological education there. He will speak about his life, his work in Kazakhstan, and the state of the Christian Church in Central Asia. He will also take your questions.
Pastor Khonin has appeared on television in Kazakhstan several times and is often called upon by government officials to speak regarding the state of religion in the country and to give his opinion on religious legislation. Pastor Khonin has a doctorate in physics, and received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne. He has been active in HAM radio for years and received several awards during Soviet times for his radio work.
Please join us for refreshments beginning at 3:30 with the presentation to follow. The opportunity to meet a Lutheran pastor from Central Asia doesn't happen very often! Any questions can be directed to Rev. Philip Schielke, phisch2@mac.com, 979-773-4807.
LW HYMNALS AVAILABLE
Lutheran Worship Hymnals Available, great condition, 238 available from Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Flower Mound. Contact Altar Guild Chair, Charlotte Hughes at 940-241-2521.
CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES
It's time to register for the 2010 Professional Church Workers' Conference! The theme is "As You Love Yourself." You can register today at the the conference website.
Area A of the Texas District is opening up its Mission Summit (August 13-14) to all! Take a look at the excellent speakers and registration information by clicking on the 2010 Mission Summit Brochure link on the Area A website.
The Texas District Prayer and Spirituality Retreat is October 4-6, 2010. For information and registration, click on the retreat link under "News and Events" at the Texas District Website.
RIO GRANDE VALLEY DAYSTAR YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Presented by Camp Lone Star
Day Star Youth Leadership Retreat
When: Saturday, July 31, 4pm – Monday, August 2, 10 a.m.
Leadership skills will be practiced during Daystar Camp Aug. 2 - 6
Where: La Quinta Inn and Suites, South Padre Island
Who: High School Youth (recent freshman to 2010 graduates)
interested in Christian Leadership, Ages 14 – 18
What: Leadership training will include
1. How to lead a Bible Study
2. How to minister to various age groups
3. How to lead large/small group games/challenges
4. How to share your faith
5. How to maintain accountability
6. Child Protection Certification
Day Star Camp – Leadership Training Continued Aug. 2-6
Youth attending the Leadership retreat are encouraged to participate in the
Day Star Camp Event to be held in Brownsville August 2 – 6. Youth leadership
participants will meet with LOMT Counselors daily at 3:30p.m. in preparation
for the Camp Event from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Interested? Please contact: Sandra Morfitt (El Calvario- Brownsville)
email: sandmorf@aol.com
phone: 956-455-2037
MISSION TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS
It all happens from November 10-14, 2010.
(Wed. and Sun.—Travel; Thurs., Fri., Sat.—Work)
Help rebuild Trinity Lutheran Church in the Lower 9th Ward on Claiborne Ave.
under the supervision of The Rev. David Buss, LC-MS, Exec. Director of RAI Ministries.
The Rev. Dr. Robert C. Preece, Area B-VP, and The Rev. Ralph Hobratschk, Area D-VP, have led or participated in 10 work trips to the Gulf Coast and plan to return with yet another Texanic Work Crew. Yes, Katrina recovery continues 5 years later.
What’s involved? Construction work. Skilled, semi-skilled, and helpers needed,
using one’s own marked tools if preferred, but on-site tools will be available.
Cost: Your transportation to and from New Orleans, plus $35/day for 2 hot meals, a sack lunch, a shower, and a bunk bed at LCMS Camp Restore, 9301 Chef Menteur Hwy.
A detailed mailing to all Big State parishes will come at the end of July.
All four Texas District VPs, including VP-A Snyder and VP-C Schroder, are encouraging
participation with the blessing of our President, The Rev. Kenneth Hennings
of Austin, to recruit from the entire Texas District.
Interest/Questions? Call Pastor Preece at 214-477-9057.
You are invited to a special mission presentation led by Pastor Gennadij Khonin of Almaty Kazakhstan, at 3:30pm on Sunday July 18th, in the fellowship hall of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings.
Pastor Khonin is pastor of the German Lutheran Church in Almaty and head of Lutheran theological education there. He will speak about his life, his work in Kazakhstan, and the state of the Christian Church in Central Asia. He will also take your questions.
Pastor Khonin has appeared on television in Kazakhstan several times and is often called upon by government officials to speak regarding the state of religion in the country and to give his opinion on religious legislation. Pastor Khonin has a doctorate in physics, and received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne. He has been active in HAM radio for years and received several awards during Soviet times for his radio work.
Please join us for refreshments beginning at 3:30 with the presentation to follow. The opportunity to meet a Lutheran pastor from Central Asia doesn't happen very often! Any questions can be directed to Rev. Philip Schielke, phisch2@mac.com, 979-773-4807.
LW HYMNALS AVAILABLE
Lutheran Worship Hymnals Available, great condition, 238 available from Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Flower Mound. Contact Altar Guild Chair, Charlotte Hughes at 940-241-2521.
CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES
It's time to register for the 2010 Professional Church Workers' Conference! The theme is "As You Love Yourself." You can register today at the the conference website.
Area A of the Texas District is opening up its Mission Summit (August 13-14) to all! Take a look at the excellent speakers and registration information by clicking on the 2010 Mission Summit Brochure link on the Area A website.
The Texas District Prayer and Spirituality Retreat is October 4-6, 2010. For information and registration, click on the retreat link under "News and Events" at the Texas District Website.
RIO GRANDE VALLEY DAYSTAR YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Presented by Camp Lone Star
Day Star Youth Leadership Retreat
When: Saturday, July 31, 4pm – Monday, August 2, 10 a.m.
Leadership skills will be practiced during Daystar Camp Aug. 2 - 6
Where: La Quinta Inn and Suites, South Padre Island
Who: High School Youth (recent freshman to 2010 graduates)
interested in Christian Leadership, Ages 14 – 18
What: Leadership training will include
1. How to lead a Bible Study
2. How to minister to various age groups
3. How to lead large/small group games/challenges
4. How to share your faith
5. How to maintain accountability
6. Child Protection Certification
Day Star Camp – Leadership Training Continued Aug. 2-6
Youth attending the Leadership retreat are encouraged to participate in the
Day Star Camp Event to be held in Brownsville August 2 – 6. Youth leadership
participants will meet with LOMT Counselors daily at 3:30p.m. in preparation
for the Camp Event from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Interested? Please contact: Sandra Morfitt (El Calvario- Brownsville)
email: sandmorf@aol.com
phone: 956-455-2037
MISSION TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS
It all happens from November 10-14, 2010.
(Wed. and Sun.—Travel; Thurs., Fri., Sat.—Work)
Help rebuild Trinity Lutheran Church in the Lower 9th Ward on Claiborne Ave.
under the supervision of The Rev. David Buss, LC-MS, Exec. Director of RAI Ministries.
The Rev. Dr. Robert C. Preece, Area B-VP, and The Rev. Ralph Hobratschk, Area D-VP, have led or participated in 10 work trips to the Gulf Coast and plan to return with yet another Texanic Work Crew. Yes, Katrina recovery continues 5 years later.
What’s involved? Construction work. Skilled, semi-skilled, and helpers needed,
using one’s own marked tools if preferred, but on-site tools will be available.
Cost: Your transportation to and from New Orleans, plus $35/day for 2 hot meals, a sack lunch, a shower, and a bunk bed at LCMS Camp Restore, 9301 Chef Menteur Hwy.
A detailed mailing to all Big State parishes will come at the end of July.
All four Texas District VPs, including VP-A Snyder and VP-C Schroder, are encouraging
participation with the blessing of our President, The Rev. Kenneth Hennings
of Austin, to recruit from the entire Texas District.
Interest/Questions? Call Pastor Preece at 214-477-9057.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)