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<p class=MsoAutoSig><b><font size=4 color=maroon face=Arial><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:maroon;font-weight:bold'>Rev.
Oscar Benavides - New Urban Mission Developer for LINC North Texas</span></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:maroon'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><img width=153 height=211
src="cid:image004.jpg@01C7ECCB.AF6708F0" align=right hspace=12><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>LINC DFW has a new name and a new director. The new name is
LINC North Texas. The new Director is Rev. Oscar Benavides. Oscar
announced his acceptance of the call on August, 26<sup>th</sup> and will begin
his ministry with LINC on September 18<sup>th</sup>. Installation will be
in October with date and location to be announced soon. LINC is also
pursuing its 501-C3 status and is applying to be an RSO (Recognized Service
Organization) of the LCMS.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Oscar O. Benavides was born in northern Mexico and came to
Texas when he was five. After a turbulent junior high experience a new friend
in high school invited him to a Christian "Youth Group". It was there
Oscar heard for the first time that Jesus died on the cross and began to trust
Him as his personal Savior, began reading the Bible daily, and changing his
life drastically. </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Oscar graduated from Texas Bible College with a Bachelors
Degree in Biblical Studies with a minor in Youth Ministry and was accepted into
the masters program at Dallas Theological Seminary.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>In October of 1994 Oscar and his wife Jennifer were called
by Prince of Peace in Carrollton Texas to minister to the students. During his
10 years as Minister of youth, the high school ministry grew to its present
size of 175 teens and started a junior high ministry with a present size of 85
teens.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>In 2004 Oscar was ordained as a pastor in the LCMS. He
then served as Pastor of Missions and the Emerging Church at Prince of Peace.
During his 13 years at Prince of Peace he led many mission trips and was
involved in planting mission churches overseas including one in Kisimu,
Kenya. For the past 2 years, Oscar has served as Pastor of Children and
Family Ministry at Prince of Peace. Oscar and his wife Jennifer are proud
parents of daughter, Bailey.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Sunday, September
23, 2007, 7:30 pm will mark the seventh Lutheran Hymn Festival in Dallas since
1993. The hymn festival with the theme "Holy, God, We Praise Your
Name," will be held at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, one of the
world's great concert halls. This festival presents a unique experience
for singing great hymns from the tradition of the Lutheran Church and
Christendom in general.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Glorify
God and to encourage one another in the faith by singing hymns</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>. The
Scriptures bid us to do so: "...sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs
among yourselves, singing and making melody to the lord in your hearts, giving
thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our
Lord Jesus Christ" (Ephesians 5:19 - 20 NRSV). And again, "Let the
word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all
wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual
songs to God. And whatever you do, in word and deed, do everything in the name
of our Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him"
(Colossians 3:16-17 NRSV). </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Proclaim
the Gospel to the Metroplex community and encourage and support the training of
young musicians.</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Residual funds from the festival
have been designated for "Lutheran Summer Music Academy".
Lutheran Hymn Festival 2007 will feature a mass choir from Lutheran Churches in
the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, under the direction of Sam Eatherton, Minister
of Music at Zion Lutheran Church in Dallas. The Children's Chorus of
Greater Dallas will also participate in their second Lutheran Hymn Festival
under the direction of Cynthia Nott.</span></font></p>
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face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Mr. Robert Hobby, a
nationally recognized composer, conductor, church organist and clinician will
serve as guest organist for the festival. He will play The Herman W. and
Amelia H. Lay Family Concert Organ which is the focal point of the Eugene McDermontt
Concert Hall at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. The organ and the Meyerson
Symphony Center are acoustical and architectural benchmarks and are a proud
legacy to generations of music lovers in the Dallas area.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>RESOURCES:
Bulletin inserts, publicity materials and a poster may be downloaded from <a
href="www.lutheranhymnfestival.org">www.lutheranhymnfestival.org</a> . You can
also listen to </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>songs from the 2004
Lutheran Hymn Festival.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><b><font size=4 color=maroon face=Arial><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:maroon;font-weight:bold'>The
Facilitator Letter Merges With Weekly E-Letter</span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoAutoSig><u><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>The Facilitator Letter</span></font></u><font
size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'> has been published quarterly since 1995. We made a decision
this summer to discontinue publication for several reasons. With the
continuing growth of electronic publishing, we can accomplish getting the same
kind of information, news and resource sharing without the cost of paper,
printing and postage. So, in the future this publication will become a
weekly one with information which we hope will be useful, practical and timely.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=4 color=maroon face=Arial><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:maroon;font-weight:bold'>Austin
City Church 1<sup>st</sup> Anniversary - "How Beautiful Are the Feet -
Shoes for the Homeless Service Event"</span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>New Mission Starts continually seek ways to connect
with their communities. Here is a creative and loving way that Austin
city Church is reaching out to its neighborhood and the homeless of Austin on
their first anniversary.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>To all my Friends @
Austin City Church from Pastor Jim Mueller</span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>"I am so thankful for all the people we have met
over the past year here at ACC, and since my family moved to Austin. The
enthusiasm you share for mission is magnetic and inspiring. We recently
received a huge gift of shoes from a great group of ladies at San Marcos, TX.
Our leaders have met and have decided to use that gift as our emphasis for our
1<sup>st</sup> Anniversary Celebration here at Austin City Church. And
most importantly you are invited to join us!</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>We will have a special flyering and prayer party here
at ACC on Sept. 6th at 6pm so we can invite our neighbors in 78704. Our
goal is to get out 1,000 direct invitations that night and to have everyone in
ACC to invite friends and family to join us. Come for that event and then
join us on Sept. 9th for the celebration. Here's the info below...forward
it on to anyone you'd like to invite.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Where: </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Austin City
Church</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>When: </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Sunday,<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> </span></b>Sept. 9th</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Time: </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>5:30pm</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Address:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> 1700 S.
Lamar #338, Austin, TX 78704</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Map:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <a
href="http://www.austincitychurch.com/"><font color=purple><span
style='color:purple'>www.AustinCityChurch.com</span></font></a></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>What to Bring:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Pair of
shoes for the shoe altar</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Who will be
invited:</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> The neighborhoods around 78704</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Special on tap:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> A keg of
the 1<sup>st</sup> Anniversary Summer Ale brewed by our staff</span></font></p>
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11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>We will be displaying artistic altars of shoes
brought by people from the neighborhoods that will be given to the homeless in
Austin. Our goal is to warm the feet of those living on the street this Fall
and Winter. This special worship event will center around our partnership
with people from around central Texas who care about the people of Austin as a
response to the grace of God. You, your friends and family, and the
neighborhoods around us are invited!"</span></font></p>
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11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Sermon Theme:
"</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>How Beautiful are the Feet of Those Who Bring Good news"</span></font></p>
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11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>God's Peace to you all,</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Rev. Jim Mueller</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>512-351-5983</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><a href="mailto:jim@austincitychurch.com">jim@austincitychurch.com</a></span></font></p>
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