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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
May 19, 2025
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Congratulations
to Bishop-Elect Tracey Breashears Schultz
On
Saturday, May 17, at the Synod Assembly, Bishop’s Associate Tracey
Breashears Schultz was elected as the 4th bishop of the Gulf Coast
Synod. On the first ballot for bishop, 26 pastors were nominated.
Pastor Tracey Breashears Schultz, Bishop’s Associate for
Leadership, received 127 votes, a majority, but not the 75%
required. Following that vote, nominees have the right to withdraw.
All did with the exception of nine. Those nine appeared on the
second ballot. Tracey received 159 votes, but did not achieve the
75% required. After speeches, Pastor Tracey was elected on the
third ballot. Bishop Michael Rinehart is grateful for all who
carefully discerned this call, whether they withdrew or continued
on through the process.
This summer, Bishop-elect Tracey Breashears Schultz will attend New
Bishop Formation and the ELCA Churchwide Assembly. She and Bishop
Michael Rinehart will begin the gradual process of handing over the
duties of the office, and she will officially begin as Bishop on
September 1. Sunday, September 7, at 4:00 pm,
Bishop Tracey Breashears Schultz will be installed at Living Word
Lutheran Church in Katy, Texas, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
presiding. A reception on Saturday may take place in conjunction
with the Lutherhill Gala (details below).
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Lutherhill
Ministries 19th Annual S'mores & Champagne Gala
Please
join us for a night of celebration at Lutherhill’s 19th Annual
S’mores & Champagne Gala! Gather with friends, family, and
alumni to raise funds that make it possible for Lutherhill to
continue providing quality outdoor ministry for all ages at our La
Grange and Galveston locations.
Prepare for an unforgettable evening – featuring silent & live
auctions, memorable photo booth moments, a thrilling raffle, and of
course, great food, wonderful company, and plenty of dancing!
- Saturday, September
6th, 2025
- The Woodlands
Waterway Marriott Hotel
- 6:00 PM
Mark your
calendars…Ticket sales open in June! Be sure to secure your place
early for what is destined to be the BEST.NIGHT.EVER.!
We have a variety of exciting Underwriting & Sponsorship
opportunities available now so please consider joining Lutherhill
Ministries in this way to make an impact not only for Lutherhill
today, but also the future campers and guests that will gather.
Visit www.lutherhill.org/gala for more
information! Questions? Email Kristi Jastram at kristi@lutherhill.org.
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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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