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

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)

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.

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.

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.