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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
April 1, 2024
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Dr.
Norm Beck Last Lecture
After
dedicating 49 remarkable years to teaching, mentoring, and
inspiring students and colleagues alike, Dr. Norm Beck is preparing
to deliver his final lecture before entering a well-earned
retirement. This event marks not just the end of an era but also a
celebration of the amazing impact Dr. Beck has had on our community
and the countless lives he has touched.
The lecture will be followed by a reception, providing an
opportunity for friends, colleagues, and former students to share
stories, express gratitude, and bid farewell to a beloved member of
our community. It will be a time for reflection, celebration, and
looking forward to the future, standing on the foundation laid by
Dr. Beck’s contributions.
For those who cannot join us in person, we will be offering a live
stream of the lecture. Details on how to connect to the live stream
will be shared closer to the event date.
Your presence would greatly honor Dr. Beck and serve as a testament
to the impact of his work on the TLU community.
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Installation of the Reverend Jay Shailer and the
Reverend Adriana Johnson-Rivas
You are invited to worship and
celebrate with Kinsmen Lutheran Church as
Jay Shailer
is installed as Pastor of Discipleship
and
Adriana Johnson-Rivas
is installed as Pastor of Latino Ministries
Sunday, April 14, 2024
at 3:00 p.m.
Kinsmen Lutheran Church
12100 Champion Forest Dr., Houston Texas 77066
Rostered leaders are invited to
process. The color of the day is white.
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Join
the 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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Campus
Ministry March Madness
Go Coogs
and Gig 'Em Ags!
LuMin (Lutheran Campus Ministry Network for the ELCA) is jumping in
on the March Madness fun and hosting a little competition between
ELCA campus ministry sites! HouMin and Treehouse are both
participating in this fundraiser alongside our campus ministry
colleagues around the country and we need your help! Each ministry
site gets "points" for every donation made to their
specific ministry/school/site, and we get bonus points for
first-time givers and gifts over $100! We'd love for you to give to
both of our ministries, yet giving to any of the participating
ministries is a great thing!
To make a donation you can visit this website and choose the school you
wish to donate to.
When the fundraiser ends on April 8, the total
funds raised will be split equitably among the participating sites
and the site that accrued the highest number of "points"
will win bragging rights and the coveted LuMin Madness trophy for
the next year!
Don't delay, donate to the ministry site highest on your bracket or
closest to your heart today!
Peace and Love,
Prs. Morgan Gates and Jerry Wirtley
Below is a brief description of the
fundraiser to include in your congregational bulletins,
newsletters, and website!
Cougars and Spartans and Aggies, Oh
My! This year during NCAA March Madness, Treehouse (Blinn and Texas
A&M) and HouMin (UH, TSU, Lone Star, etc) are participating in
Campus Ministry Madness, a fundraising challenge between Lutheran
Campus Ministry sites across the country. Did you know that 89% of
students who participated in campus ministry planned to continue
being active in a faith community? Your support of Campus Ministry
allows students to have a space to explore and grow in their faith
and prepare themselves for a deep faith life after they graduate.
Help HouMin and Treehouse reign supreme or give to your alma mater
to support the transformational work happening at our Campuses
nationwide! Give today at https://campusministrymadness.org.
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Are you
attending the ELCA Youth Gathering this summer? As we have done
at all our Youth Gatherings in the past, we ask that all
participants wear one of these shirts for our Synod Day at the
ELCA Youth Gathering. Order your Our Synod Day shirts for the
ELCA Youth Gathering from Old Lutheran.
Shirts cost $15.00. You can order your shirt by April 19 and once the order window
closes, you can expect your shirts by May 10. For those not attending the Youth Gathering, you are
welcome to purchase a shirt. For more questions, please contact Deacon Ben Remmert.
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Save the
date for St. James's Silent Auction on April 20, 2024. The annual silent
auction will take place from 6-9pm and will be Hawaiian-themed!
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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.
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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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Live On
Live On is the endowment fund
of the Gulf Coast Synod. Together with the synod, we are
developing Lutheran leadership through a culture of generosity.
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