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Friday, January 11, 2008
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OUR CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO...

The family and friends of Rev. Chuck Born (emeritus) who died Friday 
morning, January 11. Visitation will be at Beck Funeral Home (15709 N. 
FM 620) Monday, January 14, 6-8:00 p.m. His funeral will be held on 
Tuesday, January 15, 2:00 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church (6414 N. Hampton) 
Austin.

The family and friends of Steven Erickson, 43 year old son of Bob and 
Marlys Erickson (Texas District Treasurer). When he did not show up at 
work, co-workers found him in his apartment. The autopsy indicates 
Steven died between 11:00-12:00 Sunday evening of heart failure. A 
memorial service will be held Friday, January 18 at Faith Lutheran 
Church, Georgetown, TX at 4:00 pm. Memorials may be sent to the Forward 
in Faith facility expansion at Faith Lutheran Church, 4010 Williams 
Drive, Georgetown, TX 78628.
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IN OUR PRAYERS...

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

Ann Edge, mother of Rev. Jim Edge (Immanuel, Mercedes) hospitalized at 
Baylor Hospital, Irving, admitted with pneunomia and has since suffered 
a heart attack

Rev. Matt Jacobs (Grace, Brenham) undergoing hip replacement surgery on 
Monday, January 14 in Bryan, TX

Rev. David Jeske (Grace, Mart) recovering from a stroke.

Rev. Roy Kieschnick very weak and recovering at Triumph Hospital in 
Tomball, TX

Becky Krentz (DCE, Faith, Georgetown), wife of Paul (MMF, TX District), 
recovering from a broken right foot and surgery repairing her left 
broken ankle. Both were the result of a fall.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO...

Rev. Mark and Connie Barz (Crown of Life, San Antonio) upon the birth of 
a granddaughter, Addison Noelle Beatón on Tuesday, 1 January to their 
daughter Liesl and her husband 2nd Lt Jose Beatón, USMC. Addison was the 
first baby born there in 2008…for that she received a Navy blanket!
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MINISTRY CALLS

P A S T O R S

ACCEPTED

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

Barry Kolb, Sr. Pastor, Lord of Life, Elburn, IL to Pastor, First 
Lutheran, Texarkana, TX


UNDECIDED

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

Duane Jalas, Trinity Lutheran Church, Prentice, Wisconsin to Trinity, 
Dime Box


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

UNDECIDED

Paul Mark Angell, Principal, Elm Grove Lutheran School, Elm Grove, WI to 
Principal, St. Paul Lutheran School, Austin, TX

Mr. N.J. Malenke, Trinity, Lisle, IL to serve as worship director at St. 
John, Cypress, TX.

Bruce Wurdeman, Mission and Ministry Facilitator, Texas District to 
Director of U.S. Ministries, Lutheran Hour Ministries, St. Louis, MO
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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. Check online at www.txdistlcms.org where you will soon be 
able to register by clicking on "2008 Theological Convocation"


Saturday, February 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Seniorfest
Senior adults are invited by the Association for Lutheran Older Adults 
(ALOA) to attend SENIORFEST at Bethany Lutheran Church, 3701 West 
Slaughter Lane, Austin. The theme of the gathering is “Passing On The 
Faith.” 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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