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November 30, 2007
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CURRENT ISSUES…

The Golden Compass
The movie "The Golden Compass" is opening in theaters across the country 
by December 7 if it hasn't already appeared in your town. This 
controversial movie is based on books written by atheist, Phillip Pullman.

Dr. Joel Heck, Professor of Religion at Concordia University, Austin has 
written an insightful commentary on this movie. Please go to the 
www.lcms.org and click on the Golden Compass link.

You may want to direct your members (if you are a pastor) or your 
parents (if you are an educator) to this site for insight and guidance.
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OUR CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO...

The family of Rev. Bill Brummett, St. Peter, Bowie called to his 
heavenly home Thursday, November 29, 2007. Plans are pending.

The family of Rev. Dr. Erwin A. Gerken, brother of Mrs. Gigi Klepper 
(Rev. Harry Klepper), TX District Archivist, Austin.

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IN OUR PRAYERS...

Rev. Eugene E. Heckmann (Emeritus) Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Houston, 
diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

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

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MINISTRY CALLS

P A S T O R S

UNDECIDED

Brian Bibler, Immanuel, Temple to Genesis, Buchanan Dam, TX

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

John Davis, Immanuel, Giddings to Senior Pastor of Memorial, Katy, TX


DECLINED

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

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SUPPORT FOR LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE SOUTH

“During the month of December, we are asking LCMS congregations in Texas 
to uplift Lutheran Social Services in your prayers. Below you will find 
the link to the District website for an insert that you can include in 
your worship bulletins some time in December. Thank you for your support 
of LSS!” http://www.txdistlcms.org/downloads/LSS-Sunday-2007.doc

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UPCOMING GATHERING

A local gathering of the Association for Lutheran Older Adults (ALOA) 
will take place at Bethany Lutheran Church, 3701 West Slaughter Lane, 
Austin, on Saturday, February 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme of the 
gathering is “Passing On The Faith.” The keynote speaker for the event 
is The Rev. Dr. Roland Martinson, author and Professor of Children, 
Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota.

A variety of workshops will complement the message of the keynote 
speaker. The devotions for the day will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. 
James Linderman, President Emeritus of the Texas District of the 
Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. For more information and registration 
material go to http://www.txdistlcms.org/downloads/aloa_reg.pdf
or contact Hubert Beck (hbeck at austin.rr.com or 512-292-3595).

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ABLAZE! TEXAS