From:                                         Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod <synod@gulfcoastsynod.org>

Sent:                                           Monday, May 12, 2025 5:45 PM

To:                                               Warren and Penny Schick

Subject:                                     News from Around the Synod for the week of May 12, 2025

 

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Weekly News & Announcements

May 12, 2025

 

 

2025 Synod Assembly's New Song Fund

At this month’s Synod Assembly we will elect a new bishop. Through the assembly offering and the New Song Fund, you can get them off to a great start. 

I am excited about the New Song Fund, because it will give the new bishop some resources to launch this next season of ministry. ~ Bishop Mike Rinehart

The New Song Fund will give our new bishop and synod staff a strong start and firm foundation for launching this next season of ministry. This will free time from financial concerns, so that their time might be spent building relationships in congregations and ministries. 

This will provide resources critical to the transition, including:

  • Travel expenses for new bishop and staff to be present for congregations and ministries
  • A meaningful installation service
  • Relocation costs for a new bishop and/or new staff
  • Resources for the hiring/calling of new staff
  • Funds to ensure the immediate impact of their ministry

However you choose to take part, I invite you to join so many others. Our goal is $50,000, and we have a challenge goal of $70,000. 

Gifts of all sizes will help us reach our goal. Learn more or give a gift before the assembly begins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

 

May 15-17, 2025
Synod Assembly

May 31, 2025
Lutherhill Open Camp Day

 

 

Synod Partners

 

 



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.



Lutheran Men In Mission Opportunities
For more information on LMM, contact Randy Bratsven. Ambassador-Grams (right side)

 



Lutherans Restoring Creation

For more information on LRC, contact the Lisa Brenskelle. The team is seeking additional members.



Creation Care

For more information on Creation Care, contact Lisa Brenskelle.
 

 



Lutherhill Ministries

Lutherhill Ministries is a Summer Camp and year-round Retreat Center at two locations – Lutherhill in La Grange, TX and Lutherhill in Galveston, TX.



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.

 

 

ELCA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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