[m-m-online] April 27, 2007

[Minister to Minister online]

IN OUR PRAYERS...

Rev. John Davenport's (Zion, Walburg) sister-in-law (sister to his wife, 
Lynn), Chris (Elbrecht) White.  Chris was diagnosed earlier this week 
with severe brain cancer.

Lorene Jander, mother to Dr. Lou Jander (Texas District Office - Mission 
and Ministry Facilitator).  Lorene is in the hospital dealing with 
issues related to fractured vertebrae and severe Osteoporosis.

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MINISTRY CALLS

P A S T O R S

Undecided

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

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


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

Undecided

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

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SEMINARY PLACEMENTS

Eric Hiner (St. Louis), St. Paul, Denton (Associate)

Rick Mittelstadt (Ft. Wayne), Trinity, Eden

Wichieng Wetnyangran (St. Louis) Peace, Hurst (Pastor of African 
Immigrant Ministries)   

Daniel Hauser (St. Louis), CrossPoint, Katy (Associate)

Brian West (St. Louis), Christ the King, Kingwood (Associate)

Brian Dupre (St. Louis), Hope, Lubbock (Director of Campus Ministry)

Michael Monterastelli (Ft. Wayne), First, Lufkin

David Bass (St. Louis), Holy Cross, Nederland (Associate)   

Jacob Sutton (Ft. Wayne), Faith, Plano (Associate)

David Vandercook (St. Louis), Mt. Calvary, Raymondville

Greg Truwe (St. Louis), Mt. Calvary, San Antonio (Associate)

Jeff Ware (Ft. Wayne), Living Word, The Woodlands (Associate)

Jeffrey King (St. Louis), Bethlehem, William Penn, Brenham

Arturo Pena (Center for Hispanic Studies - St. Louis), Shepherd of the 
Hills, San Antonio (Mission Pastor)   

VICARAGE ASSIGNMENTS

Evelio Cruz (Center for Hispanic Studies - ST. Louis)  to Redeemer, Austin

Mike Kimmel (Ft. Wayne) to St. Paul, Waco

Clifton Loman (ST. Louis) to  St. John, Hamilton

Richard Mittwede (ST. Louis) to King of Kings, Round Rock

Karl Schuler (St. Louis) to CrossPoint, Katy

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SUMMER 2007 RETIREMENT PLANNING WORKSHOP
June 11 and 12

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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2007 RETREAT FOR PRAYER AND SPIRITUALITY
October 1 through October 3
Canyon of the Eagles Lodge and Nature Park
Burnet, Texas

This prayer retreat for Texas District professional church workers and 
spouses will focus on time for prayer, meditation, reading, Bible study, 
etc. Walt Waiser will facilitate the "101" and Randy Haedge and Steve 
Stutz will facilitate the "Alumni".

For more information or to register online visit the Texas District 
website at  www.txdistlcms.org.

Questions?  Call Lois Wolf at the Texas District office, 1-800-951-3478,
or email nswolf at txdistlcms.org.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS...

63rd SYNODICAL CONVENTION

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

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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/
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. (A new video has been posted!)

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/.