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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 11, 2024
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Chrism
Mass - NOLA
Join us on
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 10am
at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2825 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA
70043.
- MASS = WORSHIP
- CHRISM = ANOINTING
WITH OIL
All are
welcome for prayer, reflection, anointing, and eucharist. We will
bless and distribute the oils used for the baptized, the sick, and
the dying. Bring your congregation’s cruet to receive oil. The rite
includes a reaffirmation of vows for pastors, deacons and all the
baptized.
Dessert & beverages immediately
following.
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Chrism
Mass - Houston
Join us on
Tuesday, March 126, 2024, 10:30am
at San Jose Obrero (TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod), 7822 Northline Drive,
Houston, TX 77037-4424.
- MASS = WORSHIP
- CHRISM = ANOINTING
WITH OIL
All are
welcome for prayer, reflection, anointing, and eucharist. We will
bless and distribute the oils used for the baptized, the sick, and
the dying. Bring your congregation’s cruet to receive oil. The rite
includes a reaffirmation of vows for pastors, deacons and all the
baptized.
Open house and light refreshments
immediately following.
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Stewardship
for All Seasons Info Session
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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Disaster
Ministry Team Monthly Meetings
Interested
in disaster preparedness and/or crisis response? You’re invited
(and we could use you)!
For more info, email dorie@gulfcoastsynod.org.
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TLGCS
Youth Ministry Network
The TLGCS
Youth Ministry Network will be moving our April date to April 11 to accommodate those who want to
participate in the retreat offered by Lutherhill Ministries and
LEAD Ministry April 2-4.
During our April 11th meeting, we will have a special speaker,
Tamara Shantz, who will teach us about using the Enneagram in our
ministry settings. This meeting will be 2 hours long (10:30 AM to
12:30 PM) and cost $30 because of our special speaker.
The meeting is at Living Word in Katy, but you can also join via
zoom. If you're interested, please contact Sara Ray.
Our next meeting is May 2, and we will meet at Lutherhill in La
Grange, TX.
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May 17-18, 2024
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
3801 S. Panther Creek Drive
Woodlands, TX 77381
Standard registration is now open!
Standard registration ends April 7.
Registration will close completely on May 9, and there
will be no on-site registration.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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