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.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
An App, a Pew, a Getaway, and a Gathering
NEW PRAYER MINISTRY APP
A new prayer ministry app has been developed by LCMS member, John Kreiner, of Safe-t-Technologies. It's called PrayerSteward (or Promise2Pray), and will help believers remember and track prayer commitments. Check it out at http://www.prayersteward.com/.
AN HISTORIC PEW AVAILABLE
One refinished, church pew from the original Birkman Chapel formerly located on the old Concordia University Texas campus is for sale for your best offer! This pew is 53" long and has the Luther coat-of-arms carved into each end. It was one of the pews removed during the mid-to-late 1990's when the chapel was remodeled. If interested, please contact Ruth Gastler at (512) 929-3391.
GRACE PLACE RETREATS
A retreat for single church workers is happening September 1-5, 2010. To find out more info, go to: www.graceplaceretreats.org or call Grace Place at (314)842-3077.
WORSHIP CONFERENCE
"Rejoice, Give Thanks, And Sing: God’s Gift of Sacred Music to the Church" is happening at Lord of Life, Plano, October 11-12, 2010. Find out more at http://www.lol-plano.org/worshipconference.htm.
A new prayer ministry app has been developed by LCMS member, John Kreiner, of Safe-t-Technologies. It's called PrayerSteward (or Promise2Pray), and will help believers remember and track prayer commitments. Check it out at http://www.prayersteward.com/.
AN HISTORIC PEW AVAILABLE
One refinished, church pew from the original Birkman Chapel formerly located on the old Concordia University Texas campus is for sale for your best offer! This pew is 53" long and has the Luther coat-of-arms carved into each end. It was one of the pews removed during the mid-to-late 1990's when the chapel was remodeled. If interested, please contact Ruth Gastler at (512) 929-3391.
GRACE PLACE RETREATS
A retreat for single church workers is happening September 1-5, 2010. To find out more info, go to: www.graceplaceretreats.org or call Grace Place at (314)842-3077.
WORSHIP CONFERENCE
"Rejoice, Give Thanks, And Sing: God’s Gift of Sacred Music to the Church" is happening at Lord of Life, Plano, October 11-12, 2010. Find out more at http://www.lol-plano.org/worshipconference.htm.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Summer Theological Workshop
You're invited! From August 3-5 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, there will be an outstanding opportunity for personal and theological enrichment for you, your church musician(s), and members of your congregations. Professor Richard Resch of Concordia Theological Seminary will be here to present a workshop on Theology and Church Music.
As a special added feature, the Evening Prayer service on Wednesday, August 4 will feature a hymn festival led by the collaborative efforts of Kantor Resch and other outstanding Lutheran church musicians—including Dr. Jon Eifert of Mt. Calvary, San Antonio and Kathy Achterberg of St. Paul, Austin—to be held in the visually and acoustically beautiful St Paul nave.
Registration will be handled directly by the seminary. You can register online at the Continuing Education Website link.
Contact Rev. Sherman Stenson for more details and information:
512-472-8301, ext. 108; sherman.stenson@stpaulaustin.org
As a special added feature, the Evening Prayer service on Wednesday, August 4 will feature a hymn festival led by the collaborative efforts of Kantor Resch and other outstanding Lutheran church musicians—including Dr. Jon Eifert of Mt. Calvary, San Antonio and Kathy Achterberg of St. Paul, Austin—to be held in the visually and acoustically beautiful St Paul nave.
Registration will be handled directly by the seminary. You can register online at the Continuing Education Website link.
Contact Rev. Sherman Stenson for more details and information:
512-472-8301, ext. 108; sherman.stenson@stpaulaustin.org
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Lots o' Good Stuff
CAMPUS MINISTRY MONTH
It's time to remember our mission fields on college campuses! Texas A&M is offering a downloadable bulletin insert to help you recognize their outreach ministry. Check it out HERE.
PARISH NURSE GATHERING
Parish Nurse/Faith Community Nurse/Health Ministry
TX District (LCMS) Retreat
Health Ministry, His Presence & Our Lutheran Healing Traditions
July 25 & 26, 2010
Springhill Retreat Center
3991 Renner Road Richardson, TX 75082
Registration & Fees
(includes room (1 night), meals (3) & supplies)
Early Registration: by July 3, 2010 - $ 105.00
Late Registration: after July 4 - $ 125.00
Please make check to: “Ministries of Health”
For: 2010 Health Ministry Retreat
Mail to P.O. Box 50142 Amarillo TX 79159
Please register early to secure a room in the Conference Center.
Two people will be assigned to each (conference center) room, unless you choose or come with a roommate. (Please see details on the Registration Form).
NEW COURSES BEGIN MAY 10 AT THE LUTHERAN HISPANIC MINISTRY INSTITUTE
See the LHMI home page for the latest schedule and available classes.
LCMS CONVENTION PRAYER VIGIL AND WORKBOOK
24/7 Synod Convention Prayer Vigil
A national 24-hour, seven-day prayer vigil will be held on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod during the week of the Synod convention. The vigil will begin on Sunday, July 11, at 8 a.m and will last until Saturday, July 17, at 11 a.m., when the convention is scheduled to adjourn.
To sign up as a prayer-vigil participant, go to the vigil Web site at http://www.lcms.org/prayervigil and follow the sign-up instructions.
Convention Workbook
The 2010 LCMS Convention Workbook will be mailed in May, but you can go to www.lcms.org and download it and other documents in preparation for the July convention.
REFORMATION TOUR
Join Pastor Chris Kennedy, Mr. Bruce Dicey, and Ms. Vanessa Seifert from Shepherd of the Hills in San Antonio on a Reformation Tour to Germany in May 2011.
Start your planning today! For more information click Here
It's time to remember our mission fields on college campuses! Texas A&M is offering a downloadable bulletin insert to help you recognize their outreach ministry. Check it out HERE.
PARISH NURSE GATHERING
Parish Nurse/Faith Community Nurse/Health Ministry
TX District (LCMS) Retreat
Health Ministry, His Presence & Our Lutheran Healing Traditions
July 25 & 26, 2010
Springhill Retreat Center
3991 Renner Road Richardson, TX 75082
Registration & Fees
(includes room (1 night), meals (3) & supplies)
Early Registration: by July 3, 2010 - $ 105.00
Late Registration: after July 4 - $ 125.00
Please make check to: “Ministries of Health”
For: 2010 Health Ministry Retreat
Mail to P.O. Box 50142 Amarillo TX 79159
Please register early to secure a room in the Conference Center.
Two people will be assigned to each (conference center) room, unless you choose or come with a roommate. (Please see details on the Registration Form).
NEW COURSES BEGIN MAY 10 AT THE LUTHERAN HISPANIC MINISTRY INSTITUTE
See the LHMI home page for the latest schedule and available classes.
LCMS CONVENTION PRAYER VIGIL AND WORKBOOK
24/7 Synod Convention Prayer Vigil
A national 24-hour, seven-day prayer vigil will be held on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod during the week of the Synod convention. The vigil will begin on Sunday, July 11, at 8 a.m and will last until Saturday, July 17, at 11 a.m., when the convention is scheduled to adjourn.
To sign up as a prayer-vigil participant, go to the vigil Web site at http://www.lcms.org/prayervigil and follow the sign-up instructions.
Convention Workbook
The 2010 LCMS Convention Workbook will be mailed in May, but you can go to www.lcms.org and download it and other documents in preparation for the July convention.
REFORMATION TOUR
Join Pastor Chris Kennedy, Mr. Bruce Dicey, and Ms. Vanessa Seifert from Shepherd of the Hills in San Antonio on a Reformation Tour to Germany in May 2011.
Start your planning today! For more information click Here
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Big News Items
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.
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.
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.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Texas Partners Sunday
TEXAS PARTNERS IN MISSION SUNDAY...
Choose your date to celebrate mission work in Texas! LCMS congregations in Texas are combining efforts through generous mission offerings to reach out with the Good News of Jesus Christ. To check out resources, a five-week video-based Bible study, and new mission information go to http://www.txdistlcms.org/tpim/resources.html
To read stories of our missionaries and watch our new mission DVD: http://tpimstories.blogspot.com/
To request information from Michael Fuchs, TPIM director call or e-mail:
1-800-951-3478 District Office
1-817-368-4438 Personal cell phone
MichaelFuchs@txdistlcms.org
Choose your date to celebrate mission work in Texas! LCMS congregations in Texas are combining efforts through generous mission offerings to reach out with the Good News of Jesus Christ. To check out resources, a five-week video-based Bible study, and new mission information go to http://www.txdistlcms.org/tpim/resources.html
To read stories of our missionaries and watch our new mission DVD: http://tpimstories.blogspot.com/
To request information from Michael Fuchs, TPIM director call or e-mail:
1-800-951-3478 District Office
1-817-368-4438 Personal cell phone
MichaelFuchs@txdistlcms.org
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Explore Ministry
COLLEGE STUDENT OPPORTUNITY
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO is hosting Green and Gold Days, and event for college students thinking about becoming pastors or deaconesses. The one-day free event will take place on October 16, 2009, January 8, 2010, and March 19, 2010. For details and registration e-mail admissions@csl.edu or call 800-822-9545.
AN EXTENDED VISIT EXPERIENCE
If you would like to learn more about life in the Concordia Seminary community and the preparation that leads to service as a pastor, missionary, chaplain, or deaconess in the LCMS, check out "Contemplate," an extended visit experience at the seminary. Conferences will be held October 8-10, 2009 and March 11-13, 2010. For more information and registration deadlines, e-mail admissions@csl.edu or call 800-822-9545.
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO is hosting Green and Gold Days, and event for college students thinking about becoming pastors or deaconesses. The one-day free event will take place on October 16, 2009, January 8, 2010, and March 19, 2010. For details and registration e-mail admissions@csl.edu or call 800-822-9545.
AN EXTENDED VISIT EXPERIENCE
If you would like to learn more about life in the Concordia Seminary community and the preparation that leads to service as a pastor, missionary, chaplain, or deaconess in the LCMS, check out "Contemplate," an extended visit experience at the seminary. Conferences will be held October 8-10, 2009 and March 11-13, 2010. For more information and registration deadlines, e-mail admissions@csl.edu or call 800-822-9545.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
New Men's Network Bible Study
Men's Network News
The latest Bible study offering from the Men's Network, "How We Got the Bible," featuring Dr. Paul L. Maier, will be available the week of August 24. The first sessions can be previewed at the Men's NetWork Web site. Click here.
The latest Bible study offering from the Men's Network, "How We Got the Bible," featuring Dr. Paul L. Maier, will be available the week of August 24. The first sessions can be previewed at the Men's NetWork Web site. Click here.
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