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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
November 11,
2024
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Giving Tuesday is December 3
Join us now or on December 3 in a
dedicated donation to Tree 4 Hope, a non-profit organization
committed to providing a bright future of long-term hope for
children, elders, and their families in Guatemala and around the
world through educational, health, and mental wellness outreach
programs.
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Augustana's
Festive Fall
Join
Augustana Lutheran on November 25, 2025 from 8am to 12pm
for a fall festival and blood drive, featuring DJ Zo
music, munchies, and more!
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Sunday
School in Worship & Beyond
Sunday School brings back fond memories for me from
the picturesque white church on the prairie in North Dakota. Adults
drinking coffee while volunteers curtained off tables for make
shift Sunday School “rooms” in the basement of the church will
always remind me of the faithful love and care this church of
farmers gave to me. I long for children to feel the grace of God as
deeply as I was fortunate to experience. And yet, we live in
different times. Challenges face young families that even I didn’t
face when my kids were little. We long to offer meaningful
experiences such as the one I had but we aren’t sure what to do.
The two congregations I serve in the western part of
the synod have struggled with various models of Sunday School for
several years. People are tired. The effort is sometimes rewarded
with the presence of a kid or two. Sometimes nobody comes at all.
In the spirit of experimentation, we are trying something that the
whole congregation can benefit from – Sunday School as part of
worship! During the Zoom event sponsored by the Youth Ministry Task
Force on November 21 at 6:30pm,
I will share what led to this experiment, what we have learned, and
brainstorm with folks how this may work for other congregations and
I hope to learn a few things from you as well. If nothing else,
check out this format and see what the Holy Spirit stirs up for
you!
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Western North Carolina - Lutheridge &
Lutherock –
NovusWay will offer mission weeks based out of Lutheridge and
Lutherock to serve needs in Western North Carolina through
Lutheran Disaster Response North Carolina. To register, please contact Registration or Pastor Drew Yoos. Florida and Georgia – Luther Springs –
We will offer weeks in Florida and Georgia and will provide
housing, food, tools, and programming. Spring Break weeks will be
offered in March and April, except Holy Week. Summer weeks will
be offered in June and July. For
more information and/or to register, contact Deacon Sue Mendenhall or
727-415-9887.
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Interested
in disaster preparedness and/or crisis response? You're invited
(and we could use you)!
- 2nd Tuesday of
every month, 1:30p-2:30p CT
- This month, we
meet November 12
- Zoom (Meeting ID: 821
4800 7467; Passcode: 501257)
For more
info, email dorie@gulfcoastsynod.org.
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Understanding Who “Guadalupe” Is: The
Virgen of Guadalupe and Lutherans -Latine Perspective
Latine Ministry Training
- Date: December 12, 13,
& 14, 2024
- Time: 5pm-8pm
(Thursday & Friday) & 9am-12pm (Saturday)
- Location: Zoom – in
English.
- Flyer
(pdf)
- Register
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Christ
the King Church is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood
Center for a vital community event: a blood drive on Sunday, November 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
in the church’s basement classroom. All donors will receive a
special "Saving Lives" blanket as a thank you, and
there is no cost for participants. Appointments are encouraged but
walk-ins are welcome. Donors can make an appointment by scanning
the QR code on the event flyer or visiting the Gulf Coast
Regional Blood Center’s website (Sponsor
Code: CTKC). For more details, visit the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center website
and complete your health history interview before arriving. Save
lives with ease through the CFL Express Pass.
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You are
invited to join HouMin on Sunday, November
17, 2024 from 5-7pm at St. Francis of the City
Lutheran Church for our Second Annual "Friendsgiving"
Potluck!! This will be an opportunity to connect with fellow
campus ministry students, alumni, university employees within our
Synod, and folks who care about campus ministry. We will have a
potluck “Friendsgiving Meal” to enjoy after a simple time of
worship. Let us know below if you'll be joining us and what you
might like to bring to share at our table! RSVP by emailing Pr. Morgan or registering online. If you can't join us, but would still like to support
HouMin you can donate via Tithe.ly.
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Hosanna
will be hosting a Free Thanksgiving lunch on Thursday, November 28 from 11am-1pm. Partners
include Hearts of Rescue, New Beginnings Church and Thrivent
Financial. Lunch will be held at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 16526
Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090.
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A
gathering for 1st-6th grade youth to explore the joy of advent at
Lutherhill December 6-8 (or
one-night option available!). At this mini-retreat, campers
gather for an action-packed 24 hours at the Hill. We’ll get ready
for Christmas as we explore the story of Jesus’ birth and prepare
space in our lives and our hearts for Jesus to come. Adults can
join in the fun too! Adults and Youth Leaders that bring a group
attend for free for every 5 youth registered. If less than 5 are
in your group, 20% off for every youth participant registered.
Regular registration fee for adults/youth leaders is $50 for 1
night and $75 for 2 nights. Register now.
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Early
bird registration for 2025 Synod Assembly is now open!
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Hurricane Relief
Gulf Coast Synod Disaster Ministry
is responding to damage by Hurricanes Beryl, Francine, Helene, and
Milton. Help us support individuals, congregations, camps, and
synods who have been impacted by devastating flooding, mudslides,
and wind: https://tinyurl.com/TLGCS-Disaster-Fund
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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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