[m-m-online] January 5, 2007

[Minister to Minister online]

OUR CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO...

THE FAMILY OF CHARLES JENNINGS (Administrator Emeritus, Killeen, TX). 
Charles passed away today, January 5, 2007, from injuries incurred in an 
automobile accident Wednesday evening, January 3. He was surrounded by 
family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Anna Marie (Ramming) 
Jennings and two sons, Christian and Matthew. He is the brother of Frank 
Jennings (Member, Texas District Board of Directors). Charles and Anna 
Marie are current members of Trinity, Copperas Cove, where Charles 
served as Music Director.

Throughout his career, Charles served many schools as principal or 
teacher including St. Paul, Enid, O.K.; Bethlehem, Houston; Trinity, 
Port Arthur; and Principal, Grace, Killeen. He served 22 years in the 
Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) system, taught in Taiwan 
and Germany and was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to serve three 
years on the Advisory Council on Dependent Education in Washington, DC. 
Memorial services have not yet been announced. Please remember the 
Jennings family in your prayers.


IN OUR PRAYERS...

Rev. Bill Woolsey (CrossPoint, Katy) who underwent back surgery this 
week. The surgery was successful and he will be home recovering for the 
next two weeks.

Steve Kafehn, who fell 24' from scaffolding incurring severe head 
injuries while working on the Lutheran Hour Rose Parade float. He is the 
President of the Genesee Zone of the Eastern District LLL, as well as 
the District's Young Adult Coordinator. Early reports have been 
encouraging.

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MINISTRY CALLS

PASTORS

Accepted

Gerald Nichols (Emeritus) to Living Water Community, Richardson, TX

Undecided

Jeffrey Schubert, LCMS Corporate, St. Louis, MO to Memorial, Katy, TX

Brad Beckman, Grace, Arlington, TX to Faith Lutheran Church & School, 
Lincoln, NE

Declined

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

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DISCERNMENT FOR INTENTIONAL INTERIM MINISTRY EVENT

"Do I have the experience, the leadership gifts, and the calling to 
Intentional Interim Ministry?"

To assist in answering this question, the Texas District will sponsor a 
24 hour meeting for interested pastors to be held in Waco, TX in 
February, 2007. The gathering will begin at 1:00 pm on Monday, February 
12 and end at Noon on Tuesday, February 13.

This Discernment Event is specifically designed to identify personal and 
pastoral gifts needed for this rewarding ministry, and to help a pastor 
become aware of the professional and lifestyle challenges involved. In 
the process a pastor will also work with District staff to discern 
whether they can affirm and use his gifts for Intentional Interim Ministry.

The registration cost is $125.00 and may be completed online. Go to the 
Texas District home page (txdistlcms.org) and click 'Interim Ministry 
Discernment Event'. This event will be held at the Fairfield Inn and 
Suites, 4257 North I-35 in Waco, TX. Reservations for accommodations at 
the hotel will be done by each participant by phoning 254-412-2535. Cost 
per person per room is $84/night plus tax.

Questions? Call John Hirsch at 1-800-951-3478 or (cell) 512-769-6736 or 
send e-mail to jhirsch at txdistlcms.org.

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