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Friday, February 8, 2008
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OUR CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO...

The family and friends of Carl Scheer, grandfather of Professor Jon 
Eifert, Director of Choral Music at Concordia University - Texas. Mr. 
Scheer's funeral will be held out of state, and the family rejoices in 
his long life and the assurance of life eternal to him and all those who 
die in the Lord.

The family of Rev. Matt Williams who passed away in his sleep in 
Cleveland, OH this week. Pastor Williams will be taken by his family 
after the Friday funeral service to be buried in Texas. Pastor Matt's 
urban church could not pay him full "scale" and provided only a minimum 
amount of burial insurance. With the four children (ages 8 - 2) Stacey 
will have more than she can handle alone. Prayers for the entire family 
are coveted. If anyone cares to send condolences or financial 
assistance: Mrs. Stacey Williams, 17204 Sedalia Avenue, Cleveland OH 44135

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IN OUR PRAYERS...

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

Rev. Roy Kieschnick at Triumph Hospital in Tomball, TX

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MINISTRY CALLS

P A S T O R S

UNDECIDED

Rev. Thomas Brouwer, Vacancy Pastor, Immanuel Houston to Pastor, 
Immanuel, Houston

Rev. Dr. David Kluth, Vice President - University Services Concordia 
University Texas, Austin, TX to Director of News & Information Services, 
LCMS St. Louis, MO

Rev. Jeffery Schubert, Congregational Services, LCMS St. Louis, MO to 
Bethel Lutheran Church, Bryan, TX

Rev. Alan Taylor, St. John, Galveston, TX to Zion, Watauga, TX


DECLINED

Rev. John Drosendahl, Peace, Goldsboro, NC & Our Redeemer, Wilson, NC to 
Holy Cross, Kerrville, TX


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

UNDECIDED

Joe Werner, DCE, Lord of Life, Plano toTrinity, Baton Rouge.

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CONGRATULATIONS...

On the birth of Anna Grace Bass (3 lbs. 2 oz.) to Rev. Dave & Katy Bass 
(Holy Cross, Nederland) on Tuesday, February 5.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS...

March 31-April 2, Texas Pastors' Theological Convocation
"My Preaching: A Wall or a Window for the Holy Spirit" Presented by Rev. 
Dr. Lawrence Rast of Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, 
and Rev. Dr. David Schmitt of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. 
This conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Austin and 
will be preceded by a golf tournament for those who indulge in such 
activities. Go to the Texas District website http://www.txdistlcms.org 
and click on 2008 Theological Convocation or to 
http://www.texasmmf.org/08theocon to register.

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Celebrate Concordia!
President Gerald Kieschnick has declared the colleges and universities 
of the Concordia University System to be “crown jewels” of The Lutheran 
Church—Missouri Synod. “Having personally visited each of their 
campuses, I'm happy to report that they are indeed wonderful gifts of 
God to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The importance of Christian 
higher education from a Lutheran perspective cannot be overemphasized.”

Join with other congregations celebrating Concordia Sunday on April 20 
(or another Sunday of your choice)! Concordia Sunday provides a special 
opportunity to celebrate the gift of colleges and universities that 
prepare individuals for service to the Church and world. This 
celebration highlights the importance of Christian higher education in a 
Lutheran context. It is also an opportunity to encourage both youth and 
adults in the congregation to consider serving in positions that benefit 
both the LCMS and society through preparation at a Concordia. Make this 
a special occasion!

To order materials to help celebration of Concordia Sunday, go to 
http://www.lcms.org/universities or call 1.800.248.1930 X 1252.

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