REGISTER FOR THE THEOLOGICAL CONVOCATION, April 12-14!
Join the exciting and stimulating gathering at Concordia University, Texas. Click here for information and registration.
MINISTERIAL YOUTH RETREAT NOMINATIONS
You see them--young people who seem just right for ministry. Where can they find out more about church work vocations? How can they connect with friends and leaders who can support them as they discern the Lord's leading? The answer is a Ministerial Youth Retreat! You can nominate young people now for these June 2010 gatherings. Click here for online nomination information.
CAMP LONE STAR REGISTRATION
Registration is now underway for Summer Camp sponsored by Lutheran Outdoors Ministry of Texas (LOMT). Both weekly and weekend sessions are offered for youngsters age 5-18 from June 6 through August 13 at Camp Lone Star in La Grange. All campers will benefit from the sharing of Christian values by a Christ-centered staff. A discount is available for those who register by March 15. For more information, go to www.LOMT.com. You may also contact LOMT at 1-800-362-2078 or lomt@lomt.com.
LOGOS MINISTRY TRAINING
Corpus Christi area pastors! Rev. Mark Porterfield of First United Methodist Church in Portland invites you to experience a Logos Ministries training event on May 14-16 at FUMC Portland. The 2 & 1/2 day training will help you begin a LOGOS ministry in your church. Contact the church for more information at 503/228-3195. Find out more about the LOGOS ministry at www.thelogosministry.org.
LUTHERAN SUMMER MUSIC ACADEMY
It's always a wonderful experience for young people who love the arts! Find out more by going to www.lutheransummermusic.org.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
A History of the Wends
SHORES OF HOPE
Concordia's own press announces the publication of Trudla Malinkowa's Shores of Hope, a 300 page study of the Wends' immigration to Australia, the U.S., Canada, South America and South Africa. Containing moving stories about many Wends whose descendents now live in Texas, the book is replete with pictures and passenger lists from the Ben Nevis. Appropriate for church libraries as well as Texans interested in their Lutheran history, this book promises to be a best seller.
Concordia was founded in 1926 by a group of 13 congregations, largely of Wendish ancestry. Books cost $20 with $5 shipping charge and may be ordered by emailing the Press at CUP@concordia.edu.
Concordia's own press announces the publication of Trudla Malinkowa's Shores of Hope, a 300 page study of the Wends' immigration to Australia, the U.S., Canada, South America and South Africa. Containing moving stories about many Wends whose descendents now live in Texas, the book is replete with pictures and passenger lists from the Ben Nevis. Appropriate for church libraries as well as Texans interested in their Lutheran history, this book promises to be a best seller.
Concordia was founded in 1926 by a group of 13 congregations, largely of Wendish ancestry. Books cost $20 with $5 shipping charge and may be ordered by emailing the Press at CUP@concordia.edu.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Lenten Devotions Are Available!
If you'd like some excellent Lenten Devotion resources, check out these possibilities:
Lutheran Hour Ministries
Go to www.lentendevotions.org to find a variety of Lenten Devotional books from Lutheran Hour Ministries.
Shepherd of the Hills, San Antonio
Shepherd of the Hills offers Lenten Devotional booklets in both English and Spanish. You can order hard copies or electronic copies for your own printing. Contact the church to receive information: church@shlutheran.org; 210-614-3742.
Lutheran Hour Ministries
Go to www.lentendevotions.org to find a variety of Lenten Devotional books from Lutheran Hour Ministries.
Shepherd of the Hills, San Antonio
Shepherd of the Hills offers Lenten Devotional booklets in both English and Spanish. You can order hard copies or electronic copies for your own printing. Contact the church to receive information: church@shlutheran.org; 210-614-3742.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Haiti Relief
LCMS World Relief and Human Care updates and donation link: http://www.lcms.org/ca/worldrelief/
Lutheran World Relief Updates and donation link: www.lwr.org
LCMS Donation Page: www.lcms.org
Thrivent Matching Fund Giving: www.thrivent.com
Lutheran World Relief Updates and donation link: www.lwr.org
LCMS Donation Page: www.lcms.org
Thrivent Matching Fund Giving: www.thrivent.com
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Opportunities for Ministry Growth
FILLED WITH HOPE - Inspiring Authentic Ministry in a Homosexual Culture
Point of Grace Lutheran Church in Pflugerville, TX is sponsoring this relevant and powerful conference for servants in ministry on January 30, 2010. Register at www.pointofgracechurch.org.
PRE-LENTEN WORKSHOP
Be part of the Pre-Lenten workshop sponsored by Circuit 18 on January 18-19, 2010. Click here for info.
SENIOR FEST 2010
You are invited to the Senior Fest, January 30th, 2010 to be hosted by Triumphant Love Lutheran Church, 9508 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759. Registration begins at 8:45-9:15 a.m. Cost will be $25 until Jan. 18th, thereafter the cost will be $30.
The main speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Peter Marty, pastor of a 3200 member congregation in Davenport, IA. He is a nationally known speaker, published author, also recognized from the national radio broadcast, Grace Matters. Pastor Marty's presentation will be "Finding Purpose in Our Later Years without Manipulating the Will of God."
The eight workshops will be: 1. Financial Update by George Tivera 2. Simple Living/Downsizing by Merle Franke 3. Finishing Strong by Darrel Gilbertson 4. Late in Life Challenges by Nancy Wessum 5. Senior Resources by Kathy Johanns 6. Prayer by Barbara Schutz 7. Senior Nutrition by Hilary Ross 8. Bible Study by Hugh Beck
To register and see further information, click here.
STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOP
Messiah, Plano will be hosting a Stewardship Workshop on January 23, 2010. Check out the details here.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ST. JOHN, WINFIELD ALUMNI
If you're an alumni of St. John's, Winfield, there are scholarships available for your family! Take a look at www.stjohnsalumni.org.
Point of Grace Lutheran Church in Pflugerville, TX is sponsoring this relevant and powerful conference for servants in ministry on January 30, 2010. Register at www.pointofgracechurch.org.
PRE-LENTEN WORKSHOP
Be part of the Pre-Lenten workshop sponsored by Circuit 18 on January 18-19, 2010. Click here for info.
SENIOR FEST 2010
You are invited to the Senior Fest, January 30th, 2010 to be hosted by Triumphant Love Lutheran Church, 9508 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759. Registration begins at 8:45-9:15 a.m. Cost will be $25 until Jan. 18th, thereafter the cost will be $30.
The main speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Peter Marty, pastor of a 3200 member congregation in Davenport, IA. He is a nationally known speaker, published author, also recognized from the national radio broadcast, Grace Matters. Pastor Marty's presentation will be "Finding Purpose in Our Later Years without Manipulating the Will of God."
The eight workshops will be: 1. Financial Update by George Tivera 2. Simple Living/Downsizing by Merle Franke 3. Finishing Strong by Darrel Gilbertson 4. Late in Life Challenges by Nancy Wessum 5. Senior Resources by Kathy Johanns 6. Prayer by Barbara Schutz 7. Senior Nutrition by Hilary Ross 8. Bible Study by Hugh Beck
To register and see further information, click here.
STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOP
Messiah, Plano will be hosting a Stewardship Workshop on January 23, 2010. Check out the details here.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ST. JOHN, WINFIELD ALUMNI
If you're an alumni of St. John's, Winfield, there are scholarships available for your family! Take a look at www.stjohnsalumni.org.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The Latest Events and Opportunities
ORGAN RECITAL
The Rev. Christopher S. Ahlman, Assistant Pastor at King of Kings Lutheran Church of Round Rock, TX, will present an organ recital at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church of Austin, TX (at the intersection of 15th and Rio Grande) on Fri., Dec. 4 at 7:00 pm. Works by Araújo, Sweelinck, Froberger, Tunder, Bach, Franck, and Reger will be performed. The recital is in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The University of Texas at Austin, where Rev. Ahlman is pursuing doctoral studies in organ performance. Admission is free.
PRE-LENTEN WORKSHOP
Be part of the Pre-Lenten workshop sponsored by Circuit 18 on January 18-19, 2010. Click here for info.
SENIOR FEST 2010
You are invited to the Senior Fest, January 30th, 2010 to be hosted by Triumphant Love Lutheran Church, 9508 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759. Registration begins at 8:45-9:15 a.m. Cost will be $25 until Jan. 18th, thereafter the cost will be $30.
The main speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Peter Marty, pastor of a 3200 member congregation in Davenport, IA. He is a nationally known speaker, published author, also recognized from the national radio broadcast, Grace Matters. Pastor Marty's presentation will be "Finding Purpose in Our Later Years without Manipulating the Will of God."
The eight workshops will be: 1. Financial Update by George Tivera 2. Simple Living/Downsizing by Merle Franke 3. Finishing Strong by Darrel Gilbertson 4. Late in Life Challenges by Nancy Wessum 5. Senior Resources by Kathy Johanns 6. Prayer by Barbara Schutz 7. Senior Nutrition by Hilary Ross 8. Bible Study by Hugh Beck
To register and see further information, click here.
MULTI-ETHNIC SYMPOSIUM
The Multi-Ethnic Symposium is being held February 1-2, 2010, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. Registration forms may be duplicated or downloaded from www.csl.edu.
LUTHERAN SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010
LSM 2010 DATES ARE JUNE 20 to JULY 18, 2010. Visit http://www.lutheransummermusic.org/ for more information.
PASTORAL RECRUITMENT RESOURCES
Check out resources for pastoral recruitment at the www.WhataWay.org Website.
SKI TRIP RETREAT
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church of Ruidoso, N.M. located 15 miles from Ski Apache, invites your retreat group to stay at the Church for your ski retreat to the Ruidoso area.
Sleeping accommodations are available, together with kitchen and shower facilities. Cost per person per night, depending on the size of the group. Discount rental rates for ski's/snowboards, boots, and poles are available upon request, as well as discount lift tickets. Inner-tubing and snowmobile tours also make a great retreat at nearby Cloudcroft, N.M.
If staying till Sunday, join us for worship at 10:30a.m. Additional information will be posted on our website www.shlcruidoso,org. For more information contact Pastor Kevin Krohn @ 575-258-4191 or shlc@windstream.net.
LUTHERANS FOR LIFE SUNDAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
An excellent teaching tool-–Teaching for Life-—looks like great material. Take a look at www.lutheransforlife.org.
MISSIONAL DEVOTIONS
Grow through Witness empowering devotions – Ablaze Fuel daily devotions at
http://ablazefuel.com/
The Rev. Christopher S. Ahlman, Assistant Pastor at King of Kings Lutheran Church of Round Rock, TX, will present an organ recital at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church of Austin, TX (at the intersection of 15th and Rio Grande) on Fri., Dec. 4 at 7:00 pm. Works by Araújo, Sweelinck, Froberger, Tunder, Bach, Franck, and Reger will be performed. The recital is in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The University of Texas at Austin, where Rev. Ahlman is pursuing doctoral studies in organ performance. Admission is free.
PRE-LENTEN WORKSHOP
Be part of the Pre-Lenten workshop sponsored by Circuit 18 on January 18-19, 2010. Click here for info.
SENIOR FEST 2010
You are invited to the Senior Fest, January 30th, 2010 to be hosted by Triumphant Love Lutheran Church, 9508 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759. Registration begins at 8:45-9:15 a.m. Cost will be $25 until Jan. 18th, thereafter the cost will be $30.
The main speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Peter Marty, pastor of a 3200 member congregation in Davenport, IA. He is a nationally known speaker, published author, also recognized from the national radio broadcast, Grace Matters. Pastor Marty's presentation will be "Finding Purpose in Our Later Years without Manipulating the Will of God."
The eight workshops will be: 1. Financial Update by George Tivera 2. Simple Living/Downsizing by Merle Franke 3. Finishing Strong by Darrel Gilbertson 4. Late in Life Challenges by Nancy Wessum 5. Senior Resources by Kathy Johanns 6. Prayer by Barbara Schutz 7. Senior Nutrition by Hilary Ross 8. Bible Study by Hugh Beck
To register and see further information, click here.
MULTI-ETHNIC SYMPOSIUM
The Multi-Ethnic Symposium is being held February 1-2, 2010, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. Registration forms may be duplicated or downloaded from www.csl.edu.
LUTHERAN SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010
LSM 2010 DATES ARE JUNE 20 to JULY 18, 2010. Visit http://www.lutheransummermusic.org/ for more information.
PASTORAL RECRUITMENT RESOURCES
Check out resources for pastoral recruitment at the www.WhataWay.org Website.
SKI TRIP RETREAT
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church of Ruidoso, N.M. located 15 miles from Ski Apache, invites your retreat group to stay at the Church for your ski retreat to the Ruidoso area.
Sleeping accommodations are available, together with kitchen and shower facilities. Cost per person per night, depending on the size of the group. Discount rental rates for ski's/snowboards, boots, and poles are available upon request, as well as discount lift tickets. Inner-tubing and snowmobile tours also make a great retreat at nearby Cloudcroft, N.M.
If staying till Sunday, join us for worship at 10:30a.m. Additional information will be posted on our website www.shlcruidoso,org. For more information contact Pastor Kevin Krohn @ 575-258-4191 or shlc@windstream.net.
LUTHERANS FOR LIFE SUNDAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
An excellent teaching tool-–Teaching for Life-—looks like great material. Take a look at www.lutheransforlife.org.
MISSIONAL DEVOTIONS
Grow through Witness empowering devotions – Ablaze Fuel daily devotions at
http://ablazefuel.com/
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
November is National Adoption Month
Why Wait? November is National Adoption Month. Have you been waiting for someone to give you a child? Does your heart ache to hear the words, “Mom” or “Dad”? This November, stop waiting! It’s time to take action during National Adoption Month. Nationally, more than one third of Americans have considered adoption. Sadly, fewer than 2 percent have actually opened their hearts and homes to a precious child.
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has contracted with LSS to find loving homes for more than 6,375 waiting children in TDFPS conservatorship. These children are waiting for you to love them, to raise them, to be their forever family. If God is stirring your heart to welcome these children and youth into your home, please visit http://www.lsss.org, and click on Children, to view the children in Texas who are available for adoption.
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has contracted with LSS to find loving homes for more than 6,375 waiting children in TDFPS conservatorship. These children are waiting for you to love them, to raise them, to be their forever family. If God is stirring your heart to welcome these children and youth into your home, please visit http://www.lsss.org, and click on Children, to view the children in Texas who are available for adoption.
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