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November 9, 2007

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OUR CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO...

The family of Rev. Richard Schinnerer, father of Pastor Craig Schinnerer 
(Good Shepherd, Azle). Craig's father was called to glory in California 
on November 4, the result of critical injuries suffered in an auto 
accident on September 17. Memorial gifts in the name of Pastor Richard 
Schinnerer may be shared with LCMS World Relief.

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IN OUR PRAYERS...

Rev. Eugene E. Heckmann (Emeritus) Gethsemane, Houston, diagnosed with 
pancreatic cancer. Treatment options are still to be determined.

Rev. Virgil Meyer (Emeritus) Messiah, Richardson, recovering from 
successful colon surgery.

Thanksgiving for successful surgery and clear biopsy report given to Lee 
Gaines (TX District Office of School Ministry).

Ann, wife of Rev. Walt Dube, Pilgrim, Houston, receiving treatment for 
cancer.

Rev. Bill Brummett, St. Peter, Bowie; continuing cancer treatment.

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MINISTRY CALLS


P A S T O R S

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

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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CONGRATULATIONS TO...

Rev. Rob and Michelle Sandley, Grace, Seguin, the parents of a new baby 
girl on November 7th at 1:11 pm. Her name is Arianna Marie, 10 lbs. 2 
oz., 21 inches long. She is welcomed by brother, Joseph and sister, 
Aletheia.

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Fan into Flame
Making a Difference in the Texas District
November, 2007

When the plan for Synod's Fan into Flame mission emphasis was developed, 
the leaders wanted to ensure that ministries at every level would 
benefit from the generosity of individuals and congregations. Today, 
congregations, Districts, North American Missions and Synod's World 
Mission are all receiving funds to assist them in furthering the mission 
of the church.

The Texas District has been blessed and continues to be blessed from the 
gifts associated with the Fan into Flame major gift campaign. Over 
$475,000 has been received - all earmarked for new mission work in 
Texas. Two ministries that are currently receiving funds are St. Peter 
in Roanoke and the Korean Ministry in Houston. Some of these funds 
($475,000) will be used for new mission support in 2008. Details will be 
shared with you as they develop.

Thank you for your generosity! Short stories about how congregations and 
mission ministries are using Fan into Flame monies to share the Gospel 
will be printed each month starting in December. We thank God for how He 
is blessing our church through this initiative.

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AVAILABLE…

200 blue "Lutheran Worship" hymnals and the companion altar books 
available for the cost of shipping.Contact Glenda Chandler, Secretary, 
St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 1353 Witte Road, Houston TX 77055; 
(713)468-9565.