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A
Network of Christ-Centered, Outwardly-Focused, Faith-Growing
Communities for the Sake of the World
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Weekly
News & Announcements
March 4, 2024
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Standard Registration is Now Open!
May 17-18, 2024
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
3801 S. Panther Creek Drive
Woodlands, TX 77381
Register now!
Standard registration ends April 7.
Registration will close completely on May 9, and there
will be no on-site registration.
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Join
the Synod's Youth Ministry Team
The Youth
Ministry Team has been working diligently on the Youth Ministry
resolution to suggest ways to strengthen youth ministry in our
synod. They have a draft report prepared and are excited to start
working on it, even before assembly starts. One of the first
priorities is to gather youth ministry resources: curriculums,
Bible studies, retreats, fundraisers, leadership, etc.
If you would like to be part of this newly focused team, contact
Pastor Paul Zoch at anormaljoe@hotmail.com.
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Nominate
young musicians for Lutheran Summer Music!
Lutheran
Summer Music Academy & Festival (LSM) is a residential academy
for high school musicians. Students study with nationally
recognized faculty, and are immersed in musical experiences through
large ensembles (Choir, Band and Symphony Orchestra), chamber
music, private lessons, elective classes, ongoing recitals and
concerts. Students also experience a welcoming and joyful community
that worships together daily, offering musical gifts through
Lutheran liturgy and hymnody. LSM 2024 takes place at Valparaiso
University in Indiana from June 30-July 28 and is open to students
who have completed grades 8-12. Spots for LSM 2024 are filling
fast! Nominate a student today at LSMacademy.org/nominate.
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In 2024
the Gulf Coast Synod will expand our impact. With an
increase in Mission Support of $60,000 in 2024, we will sustain
our strong ministry while significantly investing in leaders for
God’s church. Through a lay school, we will raise the preparation
and capacity of leaders in our congregations. We will ensure that
our existing rostered leaders have excellent continuing education
opportunities.
We invite your congregation to return your Mission Support Estimate so we
can immediately implement these priorities.
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TLGCS
Youth Ministry Network meets once a month on the first Thursday
of the month during the school year at 10:30 am both on Zoom and
in person at Living Word Lutheran in Katy, Texas. It is a time
for learning and fellowship between those who work with children
and youth in our synod. Everyone is welcome – paid and volunteer,
lay and clergy! We know we are better together, and we love to
share ideas and lift each other up.
On March 7, 10:30 am
we will be talking about mission trips. Join via Zoom (passcode 442199).
If you have questions, please contact Sara Ray or Deacon Ben Remmert or join
our lively Facebook group for meeting
minutes and great discussion throughout the month.
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Just
think of the lives your congregation could impact if your members
grew their giving by 10%-15% next year! This is exactly the goal
of Stewardship for All Seasons, a two-year, comprehensive
process. SAS congregations embrace an impactful annual appeal and
move into other vital realms of a culture of generosity:
Communications and Story-Telling, Strategic Planning, Endowments,
Special Appeals, Volunteer Recruitment, and Donor Cultivation
The Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod invites you to a virtual
informational session to meet Rev. Pete Reuss, the SAS
facilitator, and learn more about the process on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00pm. Contact synod@gulfcoastsynod.org to
receive the Zoom link or with any questions.
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Hosted
by Godly Play Houston Network with Licensed Trainers Courtney
Webb & Sharolyn Browning, training will occur on: Thursday, June 6, 12:30-8pm; Friday, June
7, 8:30am-5pm; and Saturday, June 8, 8:30am-5pm at
St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 1123 Burney Rd, Sugar Land, TX
77498. Cost is $325 for Early Bird Registration until April 30; $375 after that until
June 1. Partial scholarships may be
available from Houston Network
Register online. Email courtneymartinwebb@gmail.com or godlyplayhouston@gmail.com for
questions or scholarship application link.
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Join
Bishop Michael Rinehart and Pastor David Hansen on a
life-changing, faith-deepening pilgrimage as we travel the world
of the Bible. Exploring Greece and Turkey, the history of the New
Testament comes alive. Retrace the voyages of Paul as you learn about
the early church and the spread of the Gospel. Start your journey
in Athens and Corinth, then into Ephesus, as you make your way to
Patmos. Trip departs from Houston on June 19, 2024 and returns on June 30, 2024. Learn more and book now!
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The
Gathering could not happen without the love and support of our
volunteers. Our volunteer applications
are now open! This cycle, we have five different volunteer
opportunities for which you can apply. For a detailed list of
responsibilities and deadlines, or to apply, visit our website.
Would you like to volunteer at the 2024 ELCA Youth
Gathering AND get the chance to attend the Young Adult
Gathering? Apply as a Servant Companion to get the
best of both worlds in New Orleans. The general deadline is
January 15. Questions? Contact Rev. Andrew C. Patty, Servant
Companion Manager for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering.
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May 17-18, 2024
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
3801 S. Panther Creek Drive
Woodlands, TX 77381
Register now!
Registration will close
completely on May 9, and there will be no on-site
registration.
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LEAD: Living Every Day As
Disciples
LEAD is a Christian leadership
development organization that is nurtured by this synod to be a
gift to the whole church.
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Lutherans Restoring Creation
For more information on LRC, contact the Lisa Brenskelle. The team is
seeking additional members.
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