[m-m-online] December 22, 2006

[Minister to Minister online]

CONGRATULATIONS TO...

THE FAMILY OF JAMES STURGIS, JR. (Faith, Buena Vista, CO) and his wife 
Karen who celebrated the birth of their daughter, Sarah Margaret, last 
Friday, December 15. Their baby girl entered this world at 8 lb. 4 oz. 
and 20 inches. Mother and daughter are doing well. Sarah Margaret's 
baptism will be held December 31 at Faith, Buena Vista, CO.

Congratulations to Sarah Margaret's proud grandparents, JAMES EDWARD 
STURGIS, SR. and his wife, Margaret (Faith, Aransas Pass, and Trinity, 
West Sinton) and R.H. WUENSCHE and his wife, Patricia (Faith, 
Huntsville) as they celebrate Sarah's birth and baptism during this 
Christmas season.

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MINISTRY CALLS

PASTORS

Accepted

Brady Blasdel, Christ Our Savior, Norwalk, IA to Faith, Grand Prairie

Undecided

Kent Heimbigner, Charity, Burleson, TX to Trinity, Creston IA and 
Redeemer, Corning, IA

Jeffrey Schubert, LCMS Corporate, St. Louis, MO to Memorial, Katy, TX

Brad Beckman, Grace, Arlington, TX to Faith Lutheran Church & School, 
Lincoln, NE

Declined

James Sturgis, Jr., Faith, Buena Vista, CO, TX to First, Lufkin, TX

M. Alan Taylor, St. John, Galveston, TX to Concordia, Houston, TX

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Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM)
Holiday Specials Airing this Christmas Season

Tell your congregations and your friends and family...television 
stations from coast-to-coast are airing Lutheran Hour Ministries' 
animated Christmas specials through Dec. 25 to help people remember the 
reason for the season. Favorites Little Shepherd and Red Boots for 
Christmas are airing on stations with a potential of reaching more than 
55 percent of U.S. households. Select cities are also broadcasting other 
LHM TV classics, The City That Forgot Christmas, Christmas Is and The 
Stableboy's Christmas.

For more information on these and future specials, visit LHM's website.

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Listen Dec. 24, The Lutheran Hour Christmas Sermon

Are you struggling with feelings of loneliness and desolation this 
holiday season? Pastor Ken Klaus, Speaker of The Lutheran Hour, offers a 
Christmas message of encouragement and hope in the sermon entitled 
“Loneliness”. The message was recorded on location at the Greek island 
of Patmos, where the Apostle John spent several years in exile.

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Tune into The Lutheran Hour on Sunday, Dec. 24 to hear about how Jesus 
can be born in your heart, and, by the Grace of God, you can have 
eternal life.

Click here to find what station airs The Lutheran Hour in your area, or 
call 1-800-442-0324.

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Discernment for Intentional Interim Ministry Event

"Do I have the experience, the leadership gifts, and the calling to 
Intentional Interim Ministry?"

To assist in answering this question, the Texas District will sponsor a 
24 hour meeting for interested pastors to be held in Waco, TX in 
February, 2007. The gathering will begin at 1:00 pm on Monday, February 
12 and end at Noon on Tuesday, February 13.

This Discernment Event is specifically designed to identify personal and 
pastoral gifts needed for this rewarding ministry, and to help a pastor 
become aware of the professional and lifestyle challenges involved. In 
the process a pastor will also work with District staff to discern 
whether they can affirm and use his gifts for Intentional Interim Ministry.

The registration cost is $125.00 and may be completed online. Go to the 
Texas District home page (txdistlcms.org) and click Interim Ministry 
Discernment Event. This event will be held at the Fairfield Inn and 
Suites, 4257 North I-35 in Waco, TX. Reservations for accommodations at 
the hotel will be done by each participant by phoning 254-412-2535. Cost 
per person per room is $84/night plus tax.

Questions? Call John Hirsch at 1-800-951-3478 or (cell) 512-769-6736 or 
send e-mail to jhirsch at txdistlcms.org.

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Seeking Director of Campus Ministry

The Board of Directors of Lutheran Campus Ministry of Lubbock, Texas is 
seeking a Campus Ministry Director. This is a full time position and 
responsibilities will begin as soon as possible at a date to be agreed 
upon by both parties. It may be either a Call with Limited Tenure or a 
contractual arrangement renewable annually. Pay is commensurate with 
education and experience, according to the Texas District Salary Scale.

The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and some 
experience in professional church work. He or she will need to be a 
member of a Lutheran congregation. Those applying should be flexible in 
their work hours and able to work evenings and weekends, when necessary. 
The successful candidate will work closely with college students, the 
Board of Directors, area Lutheran pastors and the appropriate University 
administrative staff people.

For a complete job description, write, call or e-mail Bruce E. Wurdeman 
(806-938-1381 or 3511 76th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79423 or 
Wurdeman at TXDistLCMS.org) . To apply, send a professional resume’ to 
Bruce Wurdeman at the same address.

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Zion Lutheran Church and School (Walburg) Celebrates 125 Years

The Zion 125th Anniversary Committee invites you to celebrate 125 years 
of God's grace to their congregation. Special events will be held 
throughout 2007 to commemorate Zion's descent into Williamson County in 
the late 1870's, with settlement in Walburg, TX.

2007 will be marked with special dates for celebrating Zion's 
anniversary. Events will include special guests for worship services, a 
festival, a dedication service and luncheon gatherings. Commemorative 
anniversary items are available including pewter crosses, decorative 
plates, t-shirts, history and record books. Starting tomorrow, you can 
visit their website at www.zionwalburg.org for more details, 
reservations and order forms. Questions may be addressed to Weldon 
Mersiovsky at 512-863-6418 or to the Zion ministry office at 512/863-3065.

Zion Anniversary Committee invites you to share this information 
whenever possible;
newsletters and bulletins, etc.


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Wishing each of you a blessed and joy filled Christmas!

The Texas District Staff

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(The Texas District Office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, 
December 25 - 26, in celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior!)