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November 2, 2007 

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OUR CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO...

James Autry (Deacon, Trinity Lutheran, West Sinton) and family upon the 
death of his sister, Mary on October 26.   

The family of Rev. Don Bendewald (Emeritus) who died on Monday, October 
29, 2007.

Rev. Thomas Winter (St Peter, Pearsall) whose father, Ernest A. Winter,  
died on September 26, 2007, and received Christian burial on September 
29 from Christ Lutheran Church in Stevensville, Michigan.


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IN OUR PRAYERS...

Ann, wife of Rev. Walt Dube (Pilgrim, Houston) undergoing a delicate 
procedure to fight cancer in her liver.

Linda Haupt, wife of Rev. Ken Haupt (Holy Cross, Dallas), recovering 
from surgery and undergoing chemotherapy.

Rev. Bill Brummett (St. Peter, Bowie) continuing treatment for cancer.


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MINISTRY CALLS

P A S T O R S

ACCEPTED

Bob Mueller, Cross Bridge Community Church, Austin to St. Paul, 
Flemington, NJ


UNDECIDED

Rev. Leonard Busch III of Good Shepherd, Tulsa, OK to Senior Pastor of 
Memorial, Katy, TX

Kent A Heimbigner, Charity Lutheran Church, Burleson to Holy Cross 
Lutheran Church, Kerrville, TX

Russell Hildebrandt, Interim Pastor, Good Shepherd, Chattanooga, TN to 
Grace, Arlington, TX

Mark Koch, Ascension, Madison, TN to Grace, Orange, TX

Loren Zell of Emmanuel, Littlefield to Trinity, Dime Box, TX 


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Fire Update
Pacific Southwest District, LCMS
The Rev. Dr. Larry Stoterau, President

In the midst of the devastation of the fires these past days, God has 
been at work in some wonderful ways. Our congregations in Fallbrook and 
Valley Center became home to over 100 fire fighters and National Guard 
personnel with a wonderful opportunity to serve those who serve us. 
While no congregations suffered damage, many members and friends lost 
their homes and congregations are reaching out with assistance and care. 
Our thanks goes out to all who have responded with prayers and financial 
support. The fire fund established at the district office is receiving 
checks every day and all funds earmarked for the fire will be 
distributed  through the congregations affected. We are also grateful to 
President Gerald Kieschnick, LCMS World Relief and Human Care and our 
brothers and sisters throughout the LCMS for their prayers and support.   

Fire Disaster Funds from LCMS World Relief and Human Care office have 
been sent to the Pacific Southwest District Office to assist our members 
who have lost property and/or have been displaced.  Additionally many 
churches and individuals have already sent funds to the District Office 
earmarked for the Fire Disaster Fund.  The money that has been received 
is being used for immediate needs of the displaced and those who were 
evacuated.   

Our assistance focus will be changing to help those who need assistance 
while their homes are being repaired. Even though the fires are close to 
full containment, the need for the fires victims will continue for a 
long time. 

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