[m-m-online] M-M ONLINE UPDATE, June 2, 2006

[Minister to Minister online]

IN OUR PRAYERS . . .

PASTOR JONATHAN MEYER AND MEMBERS OF OUR SHEPHERD, CROSBY - with 8-12 inches
of rain in the northeast Harris County area on Memorial Day, Our Shepherd
had high water in the sanctuary.  Pastor Meyer and others from the church
managed to get most of the pews elevated as well as other office furnishings
up onto desks and tables. Various electronics (copier, etc.) were also
elevated.  

Members have pulled baseboards off in the sanctuary and some other rooms to
allow more air circulation in the walls. The carpets seem to be drying well
and the moldy smell is dissipating.  As Pastor Meyer reports, they are
keeping the electric company very happy, running all 5 AC units full blast,
along with multiple fans, dehumidifiers and vacuum cleaners. They believe
that mold may be their biggest problem. Two members had water in their homes
on Monday.  While there was more rain in the days following the heavy rains
on Monday, no further flooding was reported.  For which, all are thankful.


CONGRATULATIONS TO . . .

MARK (Principal, St. John, Lincoln) and LEANN (Teacher, Immanuel, Giddings)
McCLAIN - who are grandparents again!  MARK ALAN REITZ (named after Grandpa
McClain) was born Saturday, May 27, 2006, in Baltimore, Maryland, and is the
son of their daughter, Christina, and her husband, Steve Reitz.  He is also
welcomed to the family by his big sister, Stephanie.
 
MINISTRY CALLS

PASTORS

ACCEPTED

Todd Stocker, Litchfield Park, AZ to Campus Pastor, Gloria Dei, Houston

Scott Tessin, Oakville, MO to Associate, CrossPoint, Katy

Michael Meissner, Monument, CO to Associate, St. John, Cypress

NO DECISION

Jeff Muchow, Grace, Orange to Associate, Epiphany, Houston

Walter Pohland, Mt. Calvary, Raymondville to Associate, Faith, Georgetown


COMMISSIONED MINISTERS

ACCEPTED

Herb Mock, St. John, Marysville, Ohio to St. Mark Houston, Principal

Jennifer Martin, Round Rock, Texas to Hope, Austin  

DECLINED

Wayne Nelson, St. Paul McAllen to Hope, Austin


UNDECIDED

Bruce Wurdeman, MMF, Texas District to Director of Ministry, Alaska Mission
for Christ

Steve Winkelman, Peace, Shelby Township, Michigan to Our Savior, McKinney

Sara Camporeale, New York to Redeemer, Austin

Richard Cohrs of Bay Port, Michigan to St. Paul, Mc Allen

Rachel Harris, Georgetown to Redeemer, Austin

Jenny Clifton, Austin to Redeemer, Austin

DESIGNATED

Lauren Nietubicz, Concordia, Austin to DCE, Cross of Christ, DeSoto, TX

Joesph Perry, Concordia, Austin to Trinity, Houston

Cheryl Mangels, Colloquy Concordia Austin to Trinity, Houston

Adrienne Troemel, Concordia River Forest to Shepherd of the Hills, San
Antonio

Sarah Ganze, Concordia Austin to Our Savior, Houston


DESIGNATED - ACCEPTED

Joshua Duffy, Concordia, Austin to DCE, Salem, Tomball

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INTRODUCING THE LUTHERAN SERVICE BOOK 

For nearly eight years, the Commission on Worship has given careful
attention to the development of a new hymnal and agenda for congregations
and institutions of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

Now, in cooperation with Concordia Publishing House, the Commission is
pleased to present this new resource for use at the dawn of a new century.

Through the study and research of numerous committees and the testing and
responses of hundreds of pastors, musicians, and congregations, Lutheran
Service Book is uniquely poised to serve congregations of the Synod.

Among its many features, Lutheran Service Book offers:

   fresh expressions of the Gospel 
   services you know 
   favorite hymns restored 

To introduce the LSB, workshops will be held in the following Texas District
locations:

Abilene, Zion Lutheran Church, Sept. 23  

Amarillo, Trinity Lutheran Church, Oct. 28  

Beaumont, St. John Lutheran Church,  Oct. 28  

Bishop, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oct. 7  

Bryan, Bethel Lutheran Church, Sept. 16  

Copperas Cove, Trinity Lutheran Church, Oct. 21  

Dallas, Zion Lutheran Church, Sept. 23  

Denton, St. Paul Lutheran Church,  Nov. 11  

El Paso, Zion Lutheran Church, Oct. 21  

Friendswood, Hope Lutheran Church, Nov. 11  

Giddings, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Oct. 21  

Granbury, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Oct. 7  

Hewitt, Peace Lutheran Church, Sept. 30  

Houston, Trinity Lutheran Church, Oct. 14  

Lubbock, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Nov. 4  

McAllen, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sept. 30   

Midland, Grace Lutheran Church, Oct. 7  

Mount Pleasant, Good Shepherd Lutheran, Oct. 21 

Plano, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Oct. 28  

San Antonio, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Sept. 30 

Spring, Trinity Lutheran Church, Oct. 21  

Weatherford, Trinity Lutheran Church, Sept. 23  

Online registration for these workshops is now open at: http://lsb.cph.org
and we hope that pastors, musicians, lay leadership and all interested
people of the district will plan to attend the workshops to learn more about
the new hymnal.

http://lsb.cph.org/ 

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A MESSAGE FROM LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE SOUTH

Congregations can make difference for foster children

With the incidence of child abuse continuing to rise, more loving, Christian
foster families are needed to care for the growing number of children in
Texas who need safe homes.

Local congregations can help make a difference in the lives of more than
2,800 foster children served by LSS by sharing information on fostering with
its members.  If a congregation is interested in having someone from
Lutheran Social Services' award-winning foster care and adoption program
come speak, or if a church is willing to host information and training
sessions, please call  (866) 700-0014. 

 For more information, visit www.LSSS.org and click on Children.

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CHAPLAIN SEARCH - LUTHERAN CARE MINISTRIES

Chaplain - F/T position for ordained clergy - previous chaplaincy experience
preferred. C.P.E. experience is desired.  Our campus includes 280 skilled
nursing beds, a 62 bed adult home and 139 apartments. Facilitates partnering
relationships with area and member congregations. Lutheran Care Ministries
has a beautiful campus with an excellent working environment.

Sallie Backius, Vice President, Human Resources
(sbackius at lutherancare.org)
Lutheran Care Ministries
108 Utica Road
Clinton, NY  13323
EEO Employer
Fax (315) 853-5237


Visit our website at www.lutherancare.org 

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DECODING DaVINCI 


In an attempt to capture the moment and fulfill the Great Commission of
Jesus, Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio has prepared some materials
to instruct not only their members but anyone who is interested in the
truth.


They have produced a bookmark (Decoding DaVinci Top 10 Truths), a Bible
study (Decoding DaVinci - Discover the Truth) and a witnessing guide (To
Talk About Your Faith).  


All of these materials were prepared by the congregation's Impact Ministry
and copies may be ordered from their website:


www.concordialutheranchurch.com

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CPH Sunday School Materials Available:

The complete series of "Our Life in Christ" Sunday School materials for
Pre-School through Sixth Grade are available for free.  Please contact Sandy
Woelfel at (512) 255-6529.

 
TEXAS DISTRICT CONVENTION

The links for registration may be found at:

http://www.txdistlcms.org/convention/