[m-m-online] May 11, 2007

[Minister to Minister online]

MINISTRY CALLS

P A S T O R S

ACCEPTED

Randy Haedge, Associate Pastor, Bethel, Dallas to Sr. Pastor, Bethel, Dallas


UNDECIDED

Brad Heintz, Gloria Dei, Houston, TX to Good Shepherd, Cedar Park, TX


DECLINED

Mitchell W. Gowen, Our Savior, Aiea-Oahu, HI to Memorial, Katy, 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 Menominee Falls, WI to Crown of Life, Colleyville, TX

Jason Manthe, St. Paul Lutheran, Garden Grove, CA to Redeemer, Austin, TX

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**PROFESSIONAL CHURCH WORKERS, WE NEED YOUR INPUT!

The Professional Church Workers Conference Planning Committee would like 
your input for Sectionals to be offered at the Conference being held 
Nov. 18-20 in Austin. Please click on the link below to complete a brief 
questionnaire that would provide valuable information. If you have 
questions about completing the questionnaire, please contact Dr. Lou 
Jander at ljander at aol.com. Thanks for taking the time to provide this 
important feedback.

http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB226EESHFYR7

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KANSAS TORNADOES

A number of congregations have contacted the Texas District Office, 
wanting to offer support for the tornado victims in Kansas. The Kansas 
District - LCMS website (www.kslcms.org) offers information on the 
storms, casualties, needs and resources.

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The following excerpts are taken from the LCMS e-News bulletin. (Login 
or subscribe to the LCMS e-News bulletin at 
http://www.lcms.org/ca/www/enews/login.asp.)

Members lose 13 homes, church building to tornado

Thirteen member families of Peace Lutheran Church, Greensburg, Kan., 
"lost everything -- their homes, furniture, clothing, all their 
possessions" to the May 4 tornado that all but flattened the town of 
1,500 and killed 10 residents, according to the congregation's pastor.

The tornado also destroyed the LCMS congregation's church building.

In Holyrood, one LCMS family reportedly lost all its farm's outbuildings 
to the tornado, another had extensive roof damage, and a third family 
incurred roof damage as its home sat in floodwater.

The storm also caused water damage -- and possibly structural damage -- 
to the chancel at Zion Lutheran Church, Claflin.

"Peace will hold a worship service on Sunday [May 13] in the midst of 
debris to thank God for His mercy and grace in sustaining the members of 
the congregation," Merritt wrote via e-mail.

LCMS World Relief/Human Care gave a $30,000 emergency grant -- to be 
administered by Our Savior Lutheran Church, Pratt -- to help the members 
of Peace, Greensburg, meet immediate needs. The Synod's mercy arm also 
announced that it would match donations up to a total of $200,000 for 
those affected by tornadoes.

To support LCMS World Relief/Human Care's disaster-response efforts in 
Greensburg and elsewhere, send donations to LCMS World Relief/Human 
Care, P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-9810. Write "Kansas tornadoes" 
in the memo line. To donate via credit card, call (888) 930-4438.

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SUMMER 2007 RETIREMENT PLANNING WORKSHOP
June 11 - 12, 2007
Lutheran High North, Houston, TX

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 - 3, 2007
Canyon of the Eagles Lodge and Nature Park, Burnet, TX

This prayer retreat for Texas District professional church workers and 
spouses will focus on time for prayer, meditation, reading, Bible study, 
etc.

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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PROFESSIONAL CHURCH WORKERS CONFERENCE
November 18-20, 2007
Redeemer, Austin, Texas

Hundreds of church workers from all over the Texas District will meet at 
Redeemer in Austin to discuss what it means to be missional. This 
conference will include dynamic speakers, practical workshops, inspiring 
worship, and a whole lot of fun.

$90 for Early Bird Registration!

Dates to Remember:
July 15: Registration packets mailed; web registration opens
September 15: Early Bird Registration ends (cost increases to $100)
October 15: Final Registration deadline, and Hotel deadline
November 18-20: MP3!!

Save $10 by registering before September 15!

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

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Concordia University at Austin Seeks:

DIRECTOR, CAN DO

Supervises and administers the Can-Do missionary activities. Responsible 
for budget and staff registration for mission trips; coordinates mission 
trips of congregations; prepares newsletter; coordinates conference 
exhibits, develops and produces training materials; recruits trainers; 
develops site specific information, contacts National Church leaders & 
LCMS mission staff; visits potential sites; recruits volunteer personnel 
and participants; coordinates trip logistics to include van rentals; 
airline tickets; disbursement of funds. Prepares congregational manual.

Requires Bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience coordinating events, 
one of which was in a lead or supervisory role. DCE experience 
preferred. Should be familiar and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, 
and Publisher.

Send resume to jobs at concordia.edu or fax to 512-486-1359.

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Have You Mailed Your Campus Ministry Survey Cards?

The greatest challenge for our LCMS campus ministries is getting current 
home addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for students that 
will be going to their campuses in the fall. The best time to reach 
students is BEFORE they leave for summer jobs, etc. As soon as the 
campus ministries have the information, they will contact students 
individually to invite to participate in Bible study and fellowship 
activities that will be available when they arrive on campus in the 
fall. Students have the opportunity not only to establish new 
friendships and increase their spiritual growth, but also to develop 
into the LCMS lay leaders of the future.

Your help is urgently needed to acquire this information. When you 
receive your packet, please give it to the appropriate staff member for 
completion. They are printed on bright yellow card stock with a cover 
memo. As our office receives the completed cards from you, they are 
sorted and mailed to the campus ministries or churches in the cities and 
towns where students will be living and going to school.

An alternative to completing the physical cards is to complete the form 
on line. Just go to the District website at www.txdistlcms.org. Click on 
the Mission & Ministry link and select Campus Ministries from the drop down.

Questions? Call, Carole Stevenson or Keith Howanitz
at (800) 951-3478 for assistance.

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SYNODICAL CONVENTION INFORMATION

As many of you are aware, our Lutheran Church Missouri Synod's 
Convention is in Houston this summer at the George R. Brown Convention 
Center. For the OPENING SERVICE, on Saturday, July 14, at 4:00 p.m., we 
are looking for a MASS CHOIR of 300 voices to lead worship!! We will 
rehearse on the four Thursdays preceding the Convention, June 21, June 
28, July 5, and July 12, from 7:30-9:00 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, 800 Houston Avenue. If you would like to be a part of this 
choir, please email the following information to 
mmountford at trinitydt.org, or call 7l3.224.0684, or 7l3.825.7352.

Name | Address | Home Phone # | Work Phone #
Cell Phone # | Email Address

Voice: (Choose one) S A T B

Prayerfully consider this commitment of rehearsals and worship leading 
at the convention. We will try to help with the transporting of the 
choir to/and back from the convention hall on Saturday, July 14. This 
will eliminate the necessity to park and drive downtown. Come, make some 
wonderful music together!!

Questions? Call Mary Mountford
Trinity Lutheran Church
800 Houston Avenue
Houston, Texas 77007
713.224.0684
713.825.7352

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APPROXIMATELY 150 BLUE LUTHERAN HYMNALS AVAILABLE

If you're interested please call Betty at Mt. Olive, Austin, at (512) 
288-2370.

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MERLIN PHONE SYSTEM AVAILABLE

Includes 10 desktop phones. Up to 4 line, 10 extension capacity. 
Available at no cost. Call Sam Fechenbach, Trinity, Tyler, at (903) 
593-1526 or (903) 526-5020.

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ABLAZE! TEXAS
www.txdistlcms.org/ablaze/...............Check it Out!

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS...

Synodical Convention
July 14-19, 2007 | George Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas

National Youth Gathering
July 28-August 1, 2007 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida

Pastors' Wives Retreat
September 28-30, 2007 | Camp Lone Star, La Grange, Texas

For more information on Texas District events visit the District's 
website at www.txdistlcms.org.

Subscribe to our online calendar in iCAL format at 
www.txdistlcms.org/calendar