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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 15, 2024
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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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Exciting
News - LEAD's Camp Hope Curriculum NOW in Spanish!
The Gulf
Coast Synod has a long history of congregations invested in the
lives of young people in their congregations and their
neighborhoods. One way some of our congregations do this
important work is through Camp Hope Day Camp, a
ministry of LEAD. Camp Hope is a great way to
engage the gifts of the high schoolers and college students in
a congregation or neighborhood, involve the congregation (as
mentors, providing supplies and prayer), and support the needs of
families in the area around the church with quality, low-cost
day camp. We are excited to share that, through a
generous grant from the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, we
have been able to translate this summer's curriculum - On the Open
Sea/En el Mar Abierto - into
Spanish. The curriculum can be purchased for 1 week, 2 weeks,
or all 3 weeks. You can see a curriculum overview in English and Spanish. You can
purchase the curriculum at this link. Let us know if you
have any questions, by contacting LEAD's Camp Hope Director, Jinny Sutherland Breedlove.
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Navigating
the Compassionate Crossroads: Palliative Care vs. Hospice
Presented
by Rory Farrand, MA, MS, MSN, APRN-BC, Vice President of Palliative
and Advanced Care for the National Hospice and Palliative Care
Association.
Please consider joining us for this event on May 9 at 6pm CT.
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Adult
leaders that are going to the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering are
strongly encouraged to join us for an adult leader training on April 20 at Christ the King Lutheran
Church, 2353 Rice Blvd, at 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. We will discuss
about the Gathering and the latest updates about the Gathering.
This meeting will be hybrid so if you are not able to join us
in-person, please let Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org know and
the zoom link will be emailed to you. RSVPs are strongly
encouraged to help with preparations.
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Kinsmen
Lutheran Church is pleased to welcome two new Associate Pastors
to their ministry team. The Rev. Jay Shailer is the new Pastor of
Discipleship, while Pastor Adriana Johnson-Rivas serves as Pastor
of Latino Ministries. The Rev. Jay Shailer
will oversee high school, middle school, and young adult ministry
as well as discipleship for all ages. Upcoming plans include
providing adult leadership for Camp Hope, a summer day camp at
Kinsmen; leading the youth mission trip to a Youth Gathering in
New Orleans; and “Theology on Tap,” gatherings for young adults
at local restaurants and micro-breweries. Pastor Adriana Johnson-Rivas will
continue to grow the Spanish-speaking ministry at Kinsmen, known
as Sagrada Familia, as well as reaching out to the Latino
community through ESL classes, citizenship classes, health fairs,
and other ministry opportunities.
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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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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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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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