[m-m-online] April 20, 2007

[Minister to Minister online]

CONGRATULATIONS TO...

THE HOTOPP FAMILY as they celebrate the birth of Colton Maurice Moore. 
Colton was born on Dec. 18, 2006 to Doyle and Kristen (Hotopp) Moore in 
San Antonio, TX. Grandparents are Rev. Roger and Cindy Hotopp 
(Elmendorf, TX).


IN OUR PRAYERS...

Rev. Bill Brummett (St. Peter, Bowie) who has undergone his second week 
(of seven) of radiation and chemo in Wichita Falls. Please remember 
Pastor Brummett and his wife, Wanda, in your prayers.


**A Special Note...

To all who have offered support for me and my family during our grief 
and mourning over the death of our son, Josh Keistman:

Thank you all for your prayers, both public and personal, cards, phone 
calls, hugs, and personal condolences. We have been humbled by the wide 
range of support, particularly by so many of you giving so much of your 
time and traveling so far to comfort us at Josh's funeral service. Our 
deep and heartfelt thanks to absolutely every one of you! --
In Christ, Rev. Herb Keistman

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MINISTRY CALLS

P A S T O R S

ACCEPTED

Morgan Hamilton, Candidate, to Faith, Corsicana, TX

Matthew Brackman, Redeemer, Cisco, TX to Peace, Texas City, TX

Russell Etzel, Our Savior, Centerville, TX to Concordia, Houston, TX

UNDECIDED

Mitchell W. Gowen, Our Savior, Aiea-Oahu, HI to Memorial, Katy, TX

Greg Finke, Messiah, Bullock Creek, MI to Gloria Dei, Houston, TX

DECLINED

Mark Cattau, Our Redeemer, Dallas, TX to Christ, Albuquerque, NM



C O M M I S S I O N E D M I N I S T E R S

ACCEPTED

Elizabeth Wallis, Concordia University, River Forest to St. Paul 
Lutheran School, McAllen, TX

Carol Mueller, Abundant Life, Omaha, NE to Redeemer, Austin, TX

Tom Geyer, St. Paul, Ft. Worth, TX to Cross of Christ, Anthem, AZ

Paul Mieger, Cross of Christ, DeSoto, TX to Faith, Derby, KS

Jess Thatcher, Leavenworth, KS to Memorial, Houston, TX

DECLINED

Christian Boehlke, Trinity Lutheran in Cheyenne, WY to Our Savior, Houston

UNDECIDED

Leta Brown, Grace, Menomonee Falls, WI to Crown of Life, Colleyville, TX

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63rd SYNODICAL CONVENTION

July 14 - 19, 2007 | George Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas
Click here to go to the LCMS Convention website.

Texas Delegates, if you have not yet received information from the Texas 
District and from Synod, please contact the Texas District President's 
office immediately at 1-800-951-3478. Hotel reservations are due today, 
April 20, 2007.

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Summer 2007 Retirement Planning Workshop
June 11 & 12, 2007

Location:
Lutheran High North
1130 W. 34th Street
Houston, TX 77018

Professional Church Workers and spouses, please join us for this two day 
workshop to help you plan for retirement. This workshop includes 
sessions on budgeting and finance, retirement income, envisioning your 
retirement lifestyle, health concerns, where to live, and what to do 
with your time in retirement. Upon registration, you'll receive a 
pre-workshop financial planning worksheet that needs to be completed 
prior to the workshop.

Church worker and spouse are strongly encouraged to attend. The fee is 
$20 per person, $40.00 for a couple. To register go to the Texas 
District website at www.txdistlcms.org. For more information contact 
Rev. Dr. John Hirsch or Lois Wolf at 800-951-3478.

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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY AT AUSTIN SUNDAY is April 22nd

This Sunday was designated by the Texas Board of Directors for churches 
to share information about Concordia with their congregation. With so 
many exciting things happening at Concordia University, this is a great 
time to learn more about the programs and opportunities available to you.

Check out the new campus! Photos and relocation updates are available at 
www.concordia.edu/relocation.

If you know someone interested in attending Concordia, or if you would 
like to support the University’s mission of developing Christian 
leaders, call 512-486-2000 or visit the website at www.concordia.edu.

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SUBSCRIBE TO OUR ONLINE CALENDAR...

in iCAL format at www.txdistlcms.org/calendar
or visit the Texas District Website for information and events - 
www.txdistlcms.org.

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ABLAZE! TEXAS

www.txdistlcms.org/ablaze/

“Oh, where is that burning passion for souls which ought to be ablaze 
within the heart of every member of our Synod?"
Quote by President John Behnken at Synod's 1941 convention.


Ablaze! goals for the Texas District by 2017:

* share the Gospel with 2.5 million uncommitted or unchurched people;
* start 200 new ministries; and
* experience an annual 2% growth in membership.

Daily thoughts, videos, faith sharing and more can be accessed on the 
Ablaze! website.

What can you do?

* Keep updated on Ablaze! Texas
* Share the site with others
* Share your faith sharing stories

For more information visit the Ablaze! website at 
www.txdistlcms.org/ablaze/.