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Friday, January 23, 2009
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OUR CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO...

Family and Friends of Mrs. Jaqueline Bewley, sister-in-law of Rev. 
Robert Preece (Zion, Dallas) who was taken to her heavenly home on 
January 14. She was buried from First United Methodist Church, Sachse, 
TX on Saturday, January 17.

The family of Mr. Harold Kieschnick (Emeritus, Southern District, 
Executive Assistant for Parish Services), brother of Rev. John 
Kieschnick (Emeritus, Houston) who entered the Kingdom of Heaven on 
Monday, January 12th. A Memorial Service was held at Trinity Lutheran 
Church – Baton Rouge, LA, on Thursday, January 15.
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IN OUR PRAYERS...

Mrs. Peggy Fickenscher, mother of Rev. Michael Fickenscher, (Zion, 
Kermit) home from the hospital and awaiting test results

Deacon Martin Herzog (Prince of Peace, Bastrop) receiving treatments 
through February. His headaches have almost disappeared and his vision 
in the affected eye continues to improve very slowly.

Lorene Jander, mother of Dr. Lou Jander (MMF, Area D), being moved to a 
skilled nursing and medical care facility today.

Mildred Lieders, mother of Rev. Larry Lieders, (Holy 3 in 1, Houston) 
hospitalized after experiencing a mild stroke.

JoAnn Nielson, wife of Vicar David Nielson (Grace, Del Rio) receiving 
treatment at Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ.

Planning and preparations for the 2009 Texas District Convention, June 
25-28 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Addison

Please include the following Texas District missionaries in your worship 
service prayers seeking God's blessings on their ministry.

Mr. Abjar Bakhou, POBLO Church of All Nations, Dallas
Mr. Kbrab Issak, LINC Houston, Eritrean Evangelical Lutheran Church, Houston
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MINISTRY CALLS

P A S T O R S

UNDECIDED

Rev. John Cordrey, St. Peter, Roanoke to Assoc. Pastor, Trinity, Klein

Rev. James Craver to serve as Executive Pastor, Zion, Walburg

Rev. John DeYoung, Cross of Christ, DeSoto to Atonement, Glendale, AZ

Rev. Ruben Dominguez, Melrose Park, IL to El Buen Pastor, McAllen, TX

Rev. Peter Mueller, St. John Ellisville, MO to Crossbridge, Lakeway

Rev. John Raddatz, Christ the Redeemer, Tulsa, OK to Joy Lutheran 
Church, Houston

Rev. Keith Reich, St. Paul's, Holtville, CA to St. John, Hamilton, TX

Rev. Luke Timm, St. John, Rochester, MI to Christ, Ft. Worth, TX


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

UNDECIDED

Keith Goedecke, teacher, Trinity, Spring to serve as principal, Trinity, 
Spring

DESIGNATED

Kristen Salamone to serve as teacher, Trinity, Spring
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INSTALLATION
Rev. Eloy Gonzalez, Our Redeemer, Irving, this Sunday, January 25, at 
4:00 p.m.
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ORDINATION
Timothy Boerger, son of Rev. Carlos and Sharon Boerger (St. Paul, San 
Antonio) will be ordained at St. Paul on Sunday, February 8, at 4:00 
p.m. All are invited to join us for this joyful service of ordination. 
Clergy are invited to participate in the "laying on of hands". Bring 
your red stoles.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod seeks nominations for the position of 
Executive Director, Board for District and Congregational Services. The 
ministry description and qualifications are posted at txdistlcms.org. 
Nominations should be submitted by March 20, 2009, to Mr. David Fiedler, 
Interim Director of Human Resources via regular mail to 1333 S. Kirkwood 
Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63122; via email to david.fiedler at lcms.org or 
by fax to 314/996-1121.
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ABLAZE! TEXAS
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