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December 7, 2007
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IN OUR PRAYERS...

Ann, wife of Rev. Walt Dube, Pilgrim, Houston, continuing treatments for 
cancer.

Rev. Carlos Segovia, hospitalized last weekend with a blood infection.

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MINISTRY CALLS

P A S T O R S

UNDECIDED

Brian Bibler, Immanuel, Temple to Genesis, Buchanan Dam, TX

Philip Bloch, Immanuel, Seymour, IN to Bethel, Bryan TX

John Davis, Immanuel, Giddings to Senior Pastor, Memorial, Katy, TX

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OPPORTUNITY...

During the month of December, LCMS congregations in Texas are asked to 
uplift Lutheran Social Services in your prayers. Below you will find the 
link to the District website for an insert that you can include in your 
worship bulletins some time in December. Thank you for your support of LSS!

http://www.txdistlcms.org/downloads/LSS-Sunday-2007.doc

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CURRENT ISSUE…

The Golden Compass
The movie "The Golden Compass" is opening in theaters across the country 
by December 7 if it hasn't already appeared in your town. This 
controversial movie is based on books written by atheist, Phillip Pullman.

Rev. Dr. Joel Heck, Professor of Religion at Concordia University, 
Austin has written an insightful commentary on this movie. Please go to 
the www.lcms.org and click on the Golden Compass link.

You may want to direct your members (if you are a pastor) or your 
parents (if you are an educator) to this site for insight and guidance.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR...

A local gathering of the Association for Lutheran Older Adults (ALOA) 
will take place at Bethany Lutheran Church, 3701 West Slaughter Lane, 
Austin, on Saturday, February 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The theme of 
the gathering is “Passing On The Faith.” The keynote speaker for the 
event is The Rev. Dr. Roland Martinson, author and Professor of 
Children, Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, 
Minnesota.

A variety of workshops will complement the message of the keynote 
speaker. The devotions for the day will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. 
James Linderman, President Emeritus of the Texas District of the 
Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.

For more information and registration material go to 
http://www.txdistlcms.org/downloads/aloa_reg.pdf
or contact Hubert Beck (hbeck at austin.rr.com or 512-292-3595).

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ABLAZE! TEXAS