[m-m-online] May 18, 2007

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IN OUR PRAYERS...

Naomi Brunette (13), daughter of Rev. Mark Brunette and his wife, 
Michelle, Lamb of God, Humble, TX.  Naomi was diagnosed with kidney 
disease.  Both kidneys are failing.  Labwork yesterday showed Naomi's 
levels to be stabilized which means all the meds she's taking are doing 
their job.

Josiah Ramey (17), son of Rev. Mike Ramey and his wife, Laura Lee, 
Family of Faith, Houston, TX.  Returning home from school yesterday, 
Josiah was attacked by a group of kids resulting in his jaw being broken 
in two places.  Josiah will undergo surgery this afternoon to insert 
plates needed to help with the healing process.  They are uncertain at 
this time how much damage was done.

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MINISTRY CALLS

P A S T O R S

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


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

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

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

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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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63rd SYNODICAL CONVENTION
July 14 - 19, 2007 | George Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas

In an effort to proclaim worldwide the One Message - Christ! Rev. Dr. 
Gerald Kieschnick is inviting congregations and individuals to 
participate in the gathering of gifts through a special National 
Offering.  This offering is dedicated to Preparing Pastors Worldwide to 
proclaim boldly that Jesus Christ alone is Savior of the World!

These gifts are used for students attending our seminaries in the US and 
for support for seminary students overseas.  Please encourage your 
congregation to participate in the National Offering.  More information 
can be found at www.lcms.org/PastoralEducation.  Should you have any 
questions please contact Cindy Simpson at 314-996-1675.

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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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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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ABLAZE! TEXAS

Share your story at www.txdistlcms.org/ablaze/

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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