[m-m-online] November 30, 2006

[Minister to Minister online]

OUR CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO...

THE FAMILY OF CARL SCHOESSOW (founding principal and music director of 
Messiah, Houston, TX) for the loss of his wife, Mary Lillian (Stopple) 
Schoessow, age 96. Interment will be led by Pastor Richard Schuller at 
10am, Friday, Dec. 1, at the Lutheran Cemetery in Houston. Mary is 
survived by her daughter, Joann Schossaw Davis, now residing in 
Shreveport. Cards and sympathies may be sent to Joann at 1935 Bayou Dr., 
Shreveport, LA 71105.

THE FAMILY OF SYLVIA SCHMIDT (Member, Board of Mission Administration) 
who received word that her husband's mother, Betty Schmidt, was called 
home to our Lord earlier this month. Betty was a member of Trinity, 
Houston and was a faithful choir servant for over 60 years. Sylvia and 
her husband, Nelson, are current members of Trinity. Betty was much 
loved by her children, grandchildren and friends. You can communicate 
with Sylvia and Nelson at: 1063 Martin Street, Houston, TX 77018, (713) 
688-1631, (713) 416-0534, or email: sylvia at linchouston.org.

THE FAMILY OF DAN WILLIAMS (Emeritus, San Antonio, TX) as he and his 
wife, Aurora, mourn the loss of Pastor Williams' brother, Salvador 
Aranda. Salvador died earlier this month, age 73, after struggling for 
years with Alzheimer's. He is survived by his brother (Pastor Dan 
Williams), two sisters, 7 children, 17 grandchildren and 3 great 
grandchildren, all of which he kept in close contact. Pastor Williams 
performed two services; one at Salvador's home church, St. Mel's 
Catholic Church in Woodland Hills, CA, and the other at Salvador's 
sister's home in Hidden Hills, CA. Many friends and family members came 
from Central America to pay their respects. Please remember Salvador's 
family in your prayers.

THE FAMILY OF CLAYTON CAMPBELL (St. Paul, Magnolia). In our November 17, 
2006 edition of Minister-to-Minister Online, we reported the passing of 
Jeanette Winslow. Mrs. Winslow is the mother of Pastor Campbell's wife, 
Debbie. Our prayers continue for the Campbell family.

IN OUR PRAYERS...

THE FAMILY OF LOU KONZ (Emeritus, Houston, TX) who was recently 
diagnosed with terminal liver cancer and it is progressing rapidly. 
Pastor Konz recently celebrated 62 years in the ministry, of which 46 
were in the Texas District after 16 years in the mission field of 
Nigeria. Please remember Pastor Konz, his wife, Helen, and their 
families in your prayers.

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MINISTRY CALLS

PASTORS

Accepted

- Edward (Ted) Andrada, from Messiah, Boerne, TX to St. Peter, Arlington 
Heights, IL

- Robert Sweet, Emeritus, to Mount Olive, Houston, TX

- Quentin Stewart, Vicar, Crown of Life, San Antonio
Undecided

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



COMMISSIONED MINISTERS

Accepted

- Darius "Bo" Chapman, Trinity, Tyler, TX to DCE, St. Peter, Macomb, MI

- Kevin Kersten, Prince of Peace, Palatine, IL to DCE, Epiphany, 
Pearland, TX


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ZION LUTHERAN, WALBURG, TO CELEBRATE 125 YEARS

Zion Lutheran Church and School of Walburg, TX, will celebrate it's 
125th anniversary in 2007. Several events are scheduled throughout the 
year, beginning on January 21 when Zion welcomes Pastor John Kieschnick, 
who will preach at both the 8:00 am and the 10:45 am services. Pastor 
Martin Doering of Trinity, Taylor, will lead the Bible Class. A noon 
meal will follow the church services. For more information, contact the 
church office at (512) 863-3065.

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CONCORDIA ACADEMY AUSTIN PERFORMANCE

Concordia Academy, made up of missionary high school students, will be 
performing a new Play in Two Acts, by Lorrisa Julianus called "The 
Praetorium". Performances are being held: Thurs. (Nov. 30), Fri. (Dec. 
1) & Sat. (Dec. 2) at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee (Dec. 3) at 2 p.m. 
This Play will be an uplifting spiritual event for all!

Performances will be held at Austin City Church (a LCMS new church 
plant), located at 1700 S. Lamar, Austin, Texas.

All performances are absolutely FREE of charge! Live music by Austin (& 
beyond) artists and original art by Ann-Marie Adonyi are part of the 
multimedia theatrical experience!

Come! And invite family, friends, neighbors, co-workers - especially those
who would benefit from hearing the Gospel (again) through surprising
characters.

For more information visit http://www.localcoloraustin.com/.

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NEW YEAR'S EVE AT CAMP LONE STAR

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Camp Lone Star with First Night! 
Family-oriented activities for all ages, including: fishing, archery, 
games, Bible Study, night hike, devotions, and an optional bed-time for 
younger children (with indoor programming so other family members can 
still participate).

Accommodations and meeting space in the Johnson Retreat Center, with 
motel-style housing. Retreat lasts from 3:00 Dec. 31 until noon on the 
1st. Cost is $50.00 per adult, $35.00 for ages 5 - 17, free for 4 and 
under. Call 1-800-362-2078 or visit 
www.lomt.com/documents/FirstNightflyer2007.pdf for more info or to register.

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MARCH FOR LIFE OFFERS FREE HOUSING

If you don't live in the Washington, D.C., area but would like to take 
part in the 34th national "March for Life" on Monday, Jan. 22, all you 
have to do is get there -- members of the Lutherans For Life (LFL) 
delegation will arrange up to two nights of free lodging for you and 
your travel companions.

Visitors stay in the homes of area Lutherans and march with LFL and tens 
of thousands of others to protest the 1973 Supreme Court decision that 
legalized abortion.

On the day of the march, the LFL group plans to:

* meet for a 9 a.m. worship service at Immanuel Lutheran Church in 
Alexandria, Va.
* take the Metro rail system to downtown Washington for the rally and 
noon march from 7th Street, down Constitution Avenue, to the Supreme 
Court building.
* return to Immanuel, Alexandria, for a pizza dinner.

For more information about the 2007 March for Life, or to arrange for 
free lodging in the Washington, D.C., area, contact Di Mauro at (703) 
359-3650 or dennisdimauro at yahoo.com.

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LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE SOUTH

Serving the Texas District Since 1926

Thank you for prayers and support allowing LSS

to serve more than 35,000 people in 2006!


Since Aug. 30, 2005, as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, 
disaster response has been at the forefront of the ministry that is 
Lutheran Social Services (LSS). LSS has – so far – helped more than:

* 3,900 families rebuild their lives and homes.
* 4,200 individuals through long-term recovery case management.
* 1,400 children, traumatized by disaster, with spiritual and emotional 
needs through 34 Camp Noah programs.

LSS

* Cares for 180 children each day and more than 500 every year who have 
severe emotional and behavioral problems – a result of past abuse and 
neglect.
* Provides emergency shelter and care for children from Central and 
South America who have been caught up in the sex and human trafficking 
trade.
* Serves more than 1,500 children each day through its award-winning 
foster care program.
* Placed more than 6,500 children with loving families through its 
adoption program since the 1940s.
* Helps more than 1,300 poor and low-income individuals each month with 
basics such as food, clothing and personal hygiene items.
* Offers seniors retirement and health care communities guided by 
Christian values.

(800) 938-5777 www.lsss.org